May 14, 2023

Obituaries

Afsarifard, Siefollah

"Sy" from Willoughby Hills, Ohio passed away in his sleep on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at the age of 97. He was born in .....

Aleck, Barbara C.

(nee Kubiak), age 90. Beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Jimmy (Sunni), Linda Stefan (deceased) and Catherine; dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister...

Anderson, Edward

Edward Anderson died on May 5, 2023, in Aurora, Ohio at the age of 96. Edward was born on December 17, 1926, in Mt. .....

Andrich, Rita M.

(nee Bernardy), age 80, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Laura Fisher (Thomas), Joseph Christofer (Theresa), Lisa Beedlow (Jason), David (Gladys), .....

Bakos, Eleanor Rita

age 97. Beloved daughter of the late James and Catherine Bakos. Most loving sister of the following deceased: Helen, William, Stephen, Ann Bobby. Aunt, .....

Balewski Jr., Chester "Chet"

age 90, passed into his eternal reward on May 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Kaczmarek). Dear father of Mark Balewski (Margaret), Matthew .....

Barnard, Mildred K. "Mickey"

a longtime Cleveland Heights resident and Cleveland State University administrator, died May 11 of complications of a stroke. She was 85. Mickey retired from .....

Barnes, Marguerite Crowden Smith

BARNES MARGUERITE CROWDEN SMITH BARNES March 18, 1921 - February 1, 2020 LOVINGLY, YOUR FAMILY .....

Bauman, Mark

Mark D. Bauman, age 61; beloved husband of Michelle (nee Peterre); loving father of Libby and Natalie; dearest son of Kenneth Bauman (deceased) (Shirley) .....

Benson, Charlotte

Benson Charlotte Benson In loving memory of our mother. We miss your shining smile and comforting clasp. We cherish the Irish blessings you have .....

Bohlmann, Elaine "Penny"

79, of North Olmsted Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2023 surrounded by her family. Penny is predeceased by her son Thomas Bohlmann and .....

DeForest, Charles

age 96, passed away January 22, 2023 at St. Augustine Holy Family Hospice. Mr. De Forest a lifelong Cleveland, OH resident was a WW .....

DeRoia, Donald Edward

Loving husband of Rosetta (nee. Testaquatra). Dear brother of Dale (Dawn). Devoted father of Don (Marielaine), Dino (Erin), and Dan (Gigi). Adored "Pepa" of .....

DiFranco

DiFranco See Gordon notice .....

Donato

DONATO See QUINLAN notice .....

Federico, Jane

(nee Cicero) passed away on May 8, 2023, at the age of 87. Jane was born to John and Elizabeth Cicero in Clymer, Pennsylvania .....

Finley Slivka , Maureen C. Rees

Born November 12, 1941. Died April 11, 2023. Celtic Service June 19, 2023; 11:00 am at All Saints Cemetery Northfield, Oh .....

Flanik, Carl G.

age 93, passed away on May 10, 2023. Beloved son of Michael and Barbara (nee Tayha) (both deceased); loving brother of Frank (deceased) and .....

Gnatowski

GNATOWSKI See BALEWSKI notice .....

Gocsik, Daisy Vrotsos

91, formerly of Broadview Heights, died peacefully May 3. Mourned by daughters Karen Gocsik and Janet Gocsik Gilmore, son-in-law Jerry Gilmore. grand- children and .....

Gordon, Maria

MARIA GORDON (nee DiFranco) age 88, beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of Daniel Gordon (Kate Wright), Diana Gordon and Monica Severino .....

Gustafson, Mary

born July 23, 1960, went home November 24, 2022, at age 62. Daughter of Gordon Gustafson (deceased), and Barbara Gustafson of Hudson, OH. Dear .....

Hackman

HACKMAN See QUINLAN notice .....

Hammerhofer, Nancy M.

(nee Holzheimer) age 83, beloved wife of Gerald Hammerhofer; loving mother of Katherine (Brian) Jereb and James (Anne Marie) Hammerhofer; dear grandmother of Elaine; .......

Hazinakis, Linda S.

(nee Ward), 77, of Avon; beloved wife of Chris for 17 years; loving stepmother of Candice Soster (Brian), Gina Boyd (David), Stefan Hazinakis (Kristin), .....

Isaac, Vernice Leona

(nee Hallom) Isaac passed away, peacefully on May 7, 2023 in Decatur, GA at the age of 95 years old. She was a beloved .....

Kapcar, Linda Lee

(nee TOMLINSON), age 80, beloved wife of 59 years to George R.; loving mother of Elaine Coffey, Brad Kapcar, and Greg Kapcar (Sally); dearest .....

Klominek, Laura J.

(Shattuck) age 80, formerly of Brecksville, OH, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023. Loving mother of David Klominek (Stephanie), Amy Levak (Tom) and Jeff .....

Koch, Elizabeth Rusch

passed away May 10, 2023 at Regina Health Center. Beloved wife of the late Charles Koch; loving mother of Charles "Bud" Koch (Kathleen) and .....

Koenig, Robert Ernst

age 62, passed away May 9, 2023. Dearest father of Miranda Zak; beloved son of August and the late Olga; dear brother of Kurt .....

Korsgaard, Gloria June

95, of Hudson, OH., passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 11, 2023. Gloria was born on September 19, 1927 .....

Kotowski, David James

David James Kotowski, age 51, of Solon, OH, passed away peacefully at home on May 2, 2023 after a brave fight with cancer. David .....

Krueger, Beverle May

It is with great sorrow that we announce that the one and only Beverle May Krueger left this world on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. .....

Laboda, Marilyn J.

LABODA MARILYN J. LABODA Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Marilyn. I miss you every day. LOVE, GENE .....

LaBoda, Marilyn J.

LaBoda Marilyn J. LaBoda Thinking of you on the 4th, Happy 4th of July, Gene .....

Leary, Dorothy Lee

(nee Ussery), age 97, born 5/11/1925, passed away 5/7/2023. Dorothy Lee Ussery Leary was born May 11, 1925, in Cleveland, the daughter of Bessie .....

Loveman, Marc

Marc Loveman died on May 8, a month short of his 85th birthday. His positivity in the face of many recent health challenges was .....

Macdonald, John C.

age 32. Cherished son of William and Anne (nee Sharp); devoted brother of Robert Sharp-MacDonald and Laura MacDonald; loving uncle of Andrea, Robert Jr., .....

Mack, Jean J.

MACK JEAN J. MACK July 25, 1918-March 8, 2013 Mom, Happy Mother's Day! It's been 10 years since Carol and I have heard your .....

Marcus, Joan L.

Joan L. Marcus, 86, passed away on May 6, 2023, surrounded by her family and under loving care from HPH Hospice in Homosassa, FL. .....

Marhefka, Michaeline "Mickey"

age 72 passed away Tuesday May 9th, 2023, in Medina, Ohio. She was born to the late Leona (Slusarski) and Alfred Kamczyc in Cleveland, .....

Mathias, Wilda Marie

Wilda Marie Mathias (nee Frick), age 96, of Sebring, Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Trevor Mathias; loving .....

McDowell, Bobby

age 83, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023. Public Viewing from 9 AM to 5 PM & Family Visitation from 5-7 PM & The .....

McWeeny

McWEENY See QUINLAN notice .....

Medley, Leslie F.

MEDLEY LESLIE F. MEDLEY Your memory makes me thankful... My dear mother, you've been gone so long, and I think of you always - .....

Melega, Anna H.

(nee Nehez), age 92; passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Beloved daughter of the late Steve and Mary Nehez; loving sister of Julia .....

Melton Sr., Thomas F.

age 68, Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Tallon). Loving father of Thomas F. Melton, Jr. "Tommy" (Jen Jacobs) and Laura Melton (Matthew Marx). Dear .....

Milosovic, Elizabeth A. "Betty"

Elizabeth A. "Betty" Milosovic, age 86 of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, Beloved wife of 65 years to the .....

Moser, David

DAVID M. MOSER age 61, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023. Beloved father of Desirae Parmelee (Chris) and Rebecca Bridges (Glenn); loving grandfather of .....

Ozanne, Betty Jean

Betty Jean Ozanne, born in Chicago, Illinois on May 16, 1928. Died peacefully in faith on May 4, 2023, at Westminster in Scottsdale, AZ. .....

Passafiume, Carmella (Millie)

Passafiume Carmella (Millie) Passafiume Happy Mother's Day Mom! I miss your smile, your delicious Italian cooking and talking to you on the phone. I .....

Perry, Doyle

age 87, born 11/25/1935, passed away 5/5/2023. DOYLE PERRY, Doyle D. Perry, 87, of Akron, Ohio died peacefully in his sleep at home on .....

Pokorny

POKORNY See QUINLAN notice .....

Puletti, Gino

age 82, Beloved husband of Philomena (nee Patete). Loving father of Vince (Kelly), Carla Reda (Vince) and Tom (Julie). Devoted Nono of Angelo and .....

Quinlan, Catherine L.

(nee MacDonald), age 96. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Quinlan; loving mother of Timothy (Beth Anne), M. Catherine Hackman (John), Colleen Pokorny .....

Redinger, Jane A.

Jane A. (Irwin) Redinger born June 8, 1933 and passed away February 12, 2023. Jane was born and raised in Bay Village, Ohio, the .....

Reifschneider, Linda M.

(nee Holub), Age 72; Beloved Wife of Russell for 50 years; loving mother of Lori King (Sean) and Scott Reifschneider; dearest grandmother of Deshaun, .....

Reitinger, Henry Jude

Reitinger Henry Jude Reitinger May 15, 1962 - January 11, 2021 We know that you are in the arms of Jesus and always in .....

Roginsky, Richard T.

ROGINSKY RICHARD T. ROGINSKY 5/13/1940. Happy Birthday! Love and miss you, your family .....

Rondo, Darla Michelle Ritchie

RITCHIE RONDO DARLA MICHELLE RITCHIE RONDO 1963-2019. There is no better day to celebrate the life and light of Miss Darla than Mother's Day. .....

Rooy

ROOY See QUINLAN notice .....

Rosewater, Frederick

age 84, born Sept. 26, 1939, We are sad to announce the passing of Frederick H. Rosewater, 84. Fred passed away surrounded by family .....

Sarconi, Kathleen Ann

Sarconi Kathleen Ann Sarconi Happy Mother's Day Mom. Love, Nick and kids .....

Saunders, Marjorie Ellen

MARGIE SAUNDERS, age 71, devoted daughter of the late Marjorie (McGlynn) and Thomas Saunders. Passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Much loved sister .....

Schuster, Elsie Lee

SCHUSTER ELSIE LEE SCHUSTER 10/7/1931-4/20/2015 It's the ninth Mother's Day that I'm writing you a poem. This is all that I can do since .....

Schutte, Otto W.

age 86, Otto is leaving his companion of over 50 years, Elaine Houseman. He worked for May Company for over 30 years. Otto also .....

Severino

Severino See Gordon notice .....

Smith, Patricia "Patty"

(nee Jarrells), age 77. Beloved mother to Robert "Bobby" Jarrells (dec), Tammy Kostura (Don), Daniel Mickey, Deanna Jones (Tom), and Charles Mitchell (Karen). Loving .......

Spence, Mary M.

(nee Scott), age 91, passed away at home on May 7, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Edward H.; loving mother of Cheryl Kawecki .....

Speziale, James G.

Speziale James G. Speziale How I wish Heaven had visiting hours - An Eternal Memory… …Until We Meet Again Those special memories of you .....

Speziale, Wilma C.

Speziale Wilma C. Speziale How I wish Heaven had visiting hours - An Eternal Memory… …Until We Meet Again Those special memories of you .....

Stefanek, Augustine A.

age 96, born Apr 13,1927, passed away May 9,2023. AUGUSTINE A. STEFANEK, Augustine "Gus" Stefanek passed away peacefully on May 9th, with his wife .....

Stephenson, Mary Patricia "Trish"

(nee Ganster), age 68, passed away on May 6, 2023. Beloved wife of 37 years to the late George W. Stephenson; dearest mother of .....

Teates, Shirley Ann (Schmotzer)

age 86, of Medina, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Shirley was born in Cleveland, OH. Daughter of James and Bernice (nee .....

Tiroly, Arthur

age 84, born June 13, 1938, passed away May 5, 2023. He is survived by his children, Kevin (Jennifer) Tiroly, and Marissa Tiroly; and .....

Tusek, Jessica Lynn

Tusek Jessica Lynn Tusek 01/27/90 – 05/14/2013 - 10 years - If daisies grow in Heaven, Lord, please pick a bunch and place them .....

Visnicky, Michael Steven

MICHAEL STEVEN VISNICKY, of Garfield Hts. June 28, 1957 - May 4, 2023. Beloved son of Violet Marie (nee Gaspar) and the late Ernest .....

Warzlow, William

age 84, born 08/11/1938, passed away 05/6/2023. The ultimate self-made man! After he had a rough childhood in the foster system, he paid his .....

Wolfe, Robert W.

age 86, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023. Loving husband of the late Ann Marie (nee Flint) and Sue (nee Bentley); beloved father of .....

Wozniak, Basil

BASIL WALTER WOZNIAK "Geeka", age 77, passed away peacefully May 11, 2023. Beloved husband of Sandra Wozniak (deceased) for 52 years; loving father of .....

Zickes, Patricia Alice "Pat"

Pat Zickes (nee Lorek), age 80, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2023. Devoted wife of John and dear mother to Tony (deceased), Michael .....

Zubal, John T.

age 83, born November 5, 1939, passed away May 1, 2023. John T. Zubal, Antiquarian Bookseller John T. Zubal entered the world on November .....

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