October 13, 2021

Obituaries

BACKUS, CHARLES ALLAN

age 82, beloved husband of the late Virginia Backus (nee Hepp). Dear son of the late Charles Augustus Backus and Anne J. Backus (nee .....

Belt, Gwendolyn

(nee Moore), age 95, born November 27, 1925, passed away October 6, 2021. Gwen was preceded in death by her husband Edward N. Belt .....

Bernazzoli, Jeanie

beloved wife of the late Ernest Bernazzoli, passed away on October 6, 2021 at age 103; mother of Janet Dunham (John), Raymond Bernazzoli and .....

BETORI, AMERICO

BETORI AMERICO BETORI August 13, 1935 - October 19, 2013 May the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much .....

Bierbusse, Beverly Ann

Beverly Ann Bierbusse, (Ritz), of Hudson, passed away peacefully September 1, 2021, at Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson. She was the daughter of .....

BIGELOW, KENNETH E.

age 82. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Dovin); dear brother-in-law of Rita Miller, Robert Dovin, and Alex Dovin; caring uncle of four. U.S. Army .....

BOGER, ALBERTA T.

aged 94 years, beloved daughter of the late Albert and Shafica (nee Sadd), dearest sister of Joseph (wife Marge), John (wife Rhenola – deceased) .....

BOLL, KATHLEEN M.

(nee Zima) age 67. Beloved wife of Richard J. Jr. for 27 years. Loving daughter of the late Edward and Patricia Zima (nee Zakrzewski). .....

Bota, Caroline

(nee Sczypta), age 83. Beloved wife to the late Albert F. Loving mother to Albert (Christine) and Kathleen Solomon (Jerome). Gaga to Natalie, Erin .....

BREWER, FRANCES CARMEN

(nee Tozzi), age 60. Beloved wife of William Austin Brewer "Brother" and the late Dennis M. Ignat; dearest mother of William V. Brewer (Dayo), .....

BROWNE, DAVID RICHARD

Age 83, of Chardon, died October 11, 2021 at Governor's Pointe in Mentor, Ohio. Born in Cleveland on March 7, 1938 to John and .....

BRYAN, ANNE FIERY

Anne Fiery Bryan died peacefully on October 8, 2021 in Charlottesville, Virginia at the age of 94. Anne was born in Cleveland, Ohio on .....

BURRIS, JIMMY RAY

loving husband of the late Olivia (nee Warnick).Beloved father of Happy Burris, Lynn Toth (deceased), and Judy Burris. Grandfather of Tonya, Dustin, Kevin, Samatha, ........

Cain, Tamar Evangeline

Cain Tamar Evangeline Cain Oct 5, 1950 - Aug 19, 2021 Tamar Evangeline Cain died August 19, 2021, at the home of her daughter .....

Cawley Sr., Francis J.

90, of Willoughby, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021 at Lake West Medical Center. He was born October 2, 1931 in Cleveland to the .....

Clarico, Donald

age 85, died on Sunday, October 10, 2021, beloved husband of Margot Clarico, loving father of Robert (Tracy) Clarico, Kristen Clarico, and the late .....

CRANDALL, Carol Jean

(nee Fortune) passed away peacefully on October 9, 2021. Beloved wife for 64 years of James; loving mother of Scott (Kim), Laura (deceased), Shari .....

Crawford, William Henry

July 13, 1943- October 8, 2021 William aka "Billy C" passed away peacefully at his home on October 8th, 2021 at the age of .....

CUSHION, FRANCINE

Francine Cushion (nee Girard), age 88, passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Born September 22, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved wife of 59 years .....

Evans, David George

David George Evans, age 90, passed away October 10, 2021 at his home in Bay Village, Ohio. Born October 19, 1930 to the late .....

FATICA, ALEXANDER D.

ALEX" age 94, beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Zana); loving father of Domenic (Chris, deceased), Victoria Latessa (Don, deceased) and Susan; devoted .....

Fegen Jr., J. Peter

J. Peter Fegen, Jr. MD ("Pete"), a doctor to hundreds and mentor to many, passed away October 8, 2021 at his home in Westlake. .....

FINLEY, ROBERT B.

age 83, went home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 9, 2021. Loving husband of Barbara (nee Humbel) for 61 years, .....

Fitzgerald, Cathleen C. "Kit-C"

(nee Clyne), beloved wife of 61 years to William A. Fitzgerald; cherished mother of Katie (Bryan) Corrigan of Framingham, MA., Colleen (Jim) Visconti of .....

Fleischner , Rose

(nee Myers), age 102, born May 30, 1919, passed away October 7, 2021. Rose Marie Myers Fleischner died on October 7, 2021, in Wooster, .....

Flowers Sr., Melvin P.

Nov. 26, 1949 - Oct. 5, 2021 survived by his beloved wife Beverley; children, Melvin P. Flowers, Jr., Brian A. Flowers, and Branda T. .....

FRONTCZAK, THOMAS A.

age 93, Beloved husband of Jacqueline B. (nee Hurst) (deceased); loving father of Ted (Lynn), Thomas Jr. (Catherine), Teri Pierce (Michael), and Toni Shirilla .....

Fuduric, Margaret Lynch

Fuduric Margaret Lynch Fuduric Beloved wife, mother and nana. It's been a year since we lost you. You remain on our hearts and minds. .....

GALLAGHER, WILLIAM F.

age 85, of Parma. Passed away peacefully at home. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Berestin). Loving father of Maureen Aughinbaugh (Steve), William F. Gallagher .....

Gentille, Jamie

age 47, born Oct 28. 1974, passed away Oct 9, 2021. Jamie Charles Gentille of Munster, IN passed away on Saturday October 9, 2021. .....

GILLIAM, ESTHER A.

(Nee Desson), age 98. Beloved mother of the late Thomas E. Gilliam, Jr.; Beloved daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (nee Amersbach) Desson; .....

Goldbach, Phyllis Jean

Our family and friends are saddened to share news of the unexpected death of Phyllis Jean Goldbach, who passed away in her home in .....

GROPPE Jr., M.D., CARL W.

Carl W. Groppe, Jr., MD The beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee McKee) of Cleveland, OH; the dear father of Carl W. Groppe, III .....

HARPER

HARPER See MIOZZI notice .....

Hicks Sr., George

Hicks George Hicks, Sr. 11/15/1901 - 8/24/2000. Your Navy Shipyard will no longer be deployed! Chall follow our Lord, Jesus Christ, our Savior forever. .....

HOCH, THOMAS M.

age 68; beloved husband of 46 years to Sandi (nee Kocinski); loving father of Jennifer Alexander (Nick) and Samantha Hoch (Kevin Scheid); proud "Papa" .....

Hoffman, Janet R.

(nee Piazza), age 71. Beloved wife of 49 years to Ronald. Loving mother of Laura. Dearest daughter of the late Anthony and Evelyn Piazza. .....

HUNTSBERGER, CAROLYN C.

(nee Krabill) age 89, beloved wife for nearly 67 years of the late Jack Huntsberger; loving mother of Jeff (wife Sally) and Heidi Watson .....

IANNI

IANNI See MIOZZI notice .....

Johnson, John A.

On Sunday, October 10th, 2021, John A. Johnson (87) of Parma Hts. OH and born in Newport, TN passed away peacefully at home. Beloved .....

JOHNSON, KATHRYN LUCETTE

(nee Belcher), age 78. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Mark, Christopher (Julie), Kenneth and Michelle; grandmother of Jacob and Benjamin; .....

Knight, Deborah Marion

(nee Thompson) also known as Debbie, passed away peacefully at The Hospice of Western Reserve on October 3, 2021. Debbie is survived by her .....

LANDAU , CAROL

(nee Newman), age 87, was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 16, 1934 and passed away on October 10, 2021. Beloved wife of the .....

Larsen, Richard K.

Richard K. ("Rick") Larsen was born on July 29, 1949 in Cleveland, OH to Alex & Lorene (Tellman) Larsen. After attending Cleveland public schools .....

LEKAN, DAVID T.

LEKAN DAVID T. LEKAN Jan. 8, 1939- Oct. 31, 2013 Husband, Dad and Papa. God saw him being tired and a cure was not .....

LETIZIO, DANIEL R.

age 86. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Miller) and Sylvia Wohl. Loving father of Susan Miller (Ron), Mary Kristensen (Pete) and Daniel .....

LEWIS, PETER

age 63, born Oct. 18,1957, passed away Feb. 9,2021. PETER, son of Alice and Robert Lewis, passed away Feb. 9,2021 the result of an .....

LIPTENSKY, MATTHEW JOSEPH

LIPTENSKY MATTHEW JOSEPH LIPTENSKY 10/8/1973-7/31/2019 BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS Happy Birthday to our precious precious Matthew. We love you so much and miss you more than .......

Long, Karla

Karla Long, age 79, passed away on September 30, 2021 after a long illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio to the late Robert .....

LYNCH

LYNCH See MIOZZI notice .....

Maher, William F.

age 89 of Brook Park, passed away peacefully October 09, 2021. William is preceded in death by Barbara, his beloved wife of 66 years. .....

MAJSTOROVIC, ELSBETH "JELKA"

(nee Grabner), age 89, passed away October 10, 2021. Beloved wife of Ranko for over 70 years. Dear mother of Milica, Petar and Stevo. .....

Martin, John William

75, beloved husband of the late Nannie (nee Day), loving father of JoAnn Roso, Terry, Billy (deceased), Freddie (deceased), James and Roger Eden, Johnny .....

Maxie, Edward

72. Passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021. Viewing Thursday, October 14 from 12 Noon - 7 PM at H. M. Martin Funeral Home, 3856 .....

MILLER, LOUIS W.

Louis W. Miller born July 4th, 1920 passed away peacefully September 22, 2021 at the age of 101. Beloved husband of 63 years to .....

MIOZZI, NORMAN R.

age 88, beloved husband for 64 years of Constance "Connie" (nee Flowers); loving father of Christine Ianni (Mark), Norman (Karen), Frank (Katy), Ken (Tami), .....

MISCH

MISCH See MIOZZI notice .....

Noon, Richard Dennis

of Swartz Creek, MI, age 76, passed away Sunday, October 10, 2021. Cremation has taken place. A Private Memorial Service will be held. In .....

OWENS, ROGER K.

age 89, beloved husband of the late Shirley A. (Nee Busse); loving father of Nancy Glinka (Raymond), Robert (deceased) (Margaret) and Richard (Sandy); dear .....

PANKIW, LYDIA

(nee Haecker), age 91, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021. Beloved wife of Michael; beloved mother of Helene Gelety (Michael), Linda Schroder (Paul, deceased) .....

PAOLETTA, SYLVIA (PAULOZZI)

(nee PAULOZZI), age 94. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of Valerie Stein (James), Jan Troy, Denise Saridakis (deceased) (Dr. George) and .....

PETRUCCELLI, NORMAN R.

age 95; beloved husband of the late Dolores (nee Biasiotta) for 67 years; loving father of Marilyn Good (James), Anthony (Kim), Phillip (Margaret), Paul .....

PISKURA, REV. FR. JOSEPH H.

age 90, senior priest-retired for the Diocese of Cleveland and Col. United States Army, Ret., passed away Nov. 26, 2020. Due to Covid concerns, .....

Primm Sr., Edwin

age 91, On Monday morning, October 4, 2021 Edwin (Joe) Madison Primm received a peaceful "call" to a heavenly home at the age of .....

PUGEL

PUGEL See MIOZZI notice .....

Radke, Kristen M.

age 37, was welcomed into heaven on October 7, 2021. She will be unspeakably missed by her parents, Mark and Cindy Radke, and sisters, .....

Roca, Jodi Edelman-Agapito

passed away peacefully October 5th 2021 with her husband Juan by her side. Juan noted their last conversation which showed Jodi's true character as .....

SALCER, GERTRUDE IRENE (MCCRONE)

SALCER GERTRUDE IRENE SALCER (MCCRONE) It has been 41 years and you're always in my heart. Happy All Saints Day! I love you. Your .....

SELLERS, KENNETH

age 82. Beloved husband of the late Connie for 48 years; loving father of Scott Sellers (deceased), Craig Sellers, Barbie Sellers; and bonus dad .....

SILVERSTEIN, GARY

60, of Cleveland Ohio, beloved son of Bernice Silverstein and the late Carl Silverstein, dear brother of Michelle Brown (Evan), and the late Jill .....

Smith, Raymond J.

Raymond J. Smith of Westlake, OH, age 94, passed away peacefully in his sleep on October 9th. He was preceded in death by his .....

SMOLEK, MARK A.

age 66 died peacefully at his home on Friday, October, 8, 2021 after enduring a 2 year illness. Beloved husband of 36 years of .....

Solomon

Solomon See Bota notice .....

Stanton, Michael

Michael F. Stanton, age 83 of Painesville, Ohio, passed away October 9th, 2021. Michael was born on February 3rd, 1938 in Akron, Ohio to .....

STAZZONE, PETER ANTONIO

age 90; beloved husband of the late Rosemary (nee Kenski); loving father of Michael (Denise Medeiros); dearest grandfather of Michelle; son of the late .....

STINZIANO, ANTHONY "TONY"

age 66. Beloved husband of 32 years to the late Maryanna Stinziano (nee Pence); son of the late Theresa (nee Pompignano) and Peter Stinziano; .....

STRIZZI

STRIZZI See WAGNER notice .....

SUNYAK, DANIEL N.

age 38; (City of Cleveland, Division of Fire Lieutenant) husband of Jennifer (nee Urban); much loved dad of Lena, Mac and Charlie; stepfather of .....

Talbert, Robert L. (Bob)

Sunrise 3/25/1940 Sunset 10/5/2021 Robert was preceded in death by his wife the late Thelma Talbert. He leaves to mourn two daughters Lavonda Talbert .....

Tanski, Joseph J.

loving son and brother, passed away this October at the age of 42. Joseph was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a .....

THIELMAN, MARIE R.

(nee Petrovic), age 97, passed away peacefully Oct. 11, 2021. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Clayton C.; loving mother of Thomas .....

Trowbridge, Sara

On Monday, October 4th, 2021, Sara Lou (Volz) Trowbridge of Olmsted Falls, OH beloved wife and mother of five children, peacefully passed away surrounded .....

WAGNER, LORNA LEE C.

(nee Strizzi), age 79. Beloved wife of 59 years to Frank. Loving mother of Gregory, Craig (Melissa) and Scott. Cherished grandmother of Michael, Tessa .....

WALSH, JAMES B.

WALSH JAMES B. WALSH October 14, 1942 - June 28, 2010 Happy 79th Birthday. Flowers, balloons but no pineapple upside down cake. We miss .....

WATSON

WATSON See HUNTSBERGER notice .....

Whitman, Mary

Whitman Mary Whitman 11-08-1932 - 10-21-2020 It's been a long year since we last hugged but we think of you everyday. You were a .....

WIECH, GERALD

WIECH GERALD WIECH It has been a year since you left us with broken hearts but a lifetime of memories as a husband, father .....

WILTSHIRE, MILDRED "MILLIE" (Phillips)

(nee Phillips), age 84, beloved wife of the late Robert of Wickliffe; loving mother of Daniel (Beverly) and Robert Jr. (Toni Marie) Wiltshire; beloved .....

Wyville, Glenn

age 86, born July 1, 1935, passed away Oct 7, 2021. Age 86, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Born in Bedford Ohio to the late .....

Zahrte , Delores Ann

age 90, passed away on Sunday, October 10th, 2021. Beloved wife of Rev. Carl Zahrte for 63 years; loving mother of Ruth Miller (Steve), .....

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