Robert J. Schwartz
Apr 14, 2026
ROBERT “BOB” JOSEPH SCHWARTZ, age 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 14th, 2026, at Holy Family Hospice with his wife by his side. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Compola) of 45 years; loving father of Stefanie Schwartz, Robert Schwartz, Jr. (Jennifer),and Krista Schwartz; cherished “Papa” of Joseph, Alexander, Maggie, and Robert III; son of Robert James Schwartz (deceased) (Sandy),...
Maria Lovano
Apr 18, 2026
MARIA LOVANO (nee Vasi), age 85 of Parma, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 18, 2026. Born in San Fratello, Messina Sicily. Beloved wife of the late Alfio; loving and devoted mother of Sal, Joe (deceased) and Grace; daughter of the late Giuseppe and Teresa (nee Iraci) Vasi; sister of the late Antonio Vasi, Angela Bongiorno, Salvatore Vasi, Teresa Vasi...
KRISTINE K. LaPLACA
Apr 16, 2026
KRISTINE K. LaPLACA (nee Kuderna), age 57; of Brunswick, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026. Beloved wife of Donald; loving and devoted mother of Heather Bogucki; stepmother of Gabriel LaPlaca (Ryan Massey) and Tanya McCoy (Greg); step-grandmother of Adelina Popovich and Carter LaPlaca; dearest daughter of the late Raymond and Janice Kuderna; dear sister of Kimberly Kuderna (Darrell Mullins);...
RITA ELLEN PENCE
Apr 12, 2026
RITA ELLEN PENCE, age 87, passed away April 12, 2026. Loving mother of Timothy Pence (Anna); cherished grandmother of Erica Pence (Jacquelyn) and Jason Pence; great-grandmother of Rue Helen; daughter of the late Rudolph and Stella Nebesar; sister of Lois Mehalic (George). U.S. Navy Veteran. Rita retired from First Energy after 20 years. Her love for animals led her to...
Takla Tobia
Apr 22, 2026
TAKLA TOBIA (nee Samaan), age 92 of Cleveland, born in Bakto, Syria. Beloved wife of the late Youseff; loving mother of Martha White (James, deceased), Charles Tobia (Maureen), Anthony Tobia (Sandy) and Joanne Runyon (William); dearest grandmother of Katie Tobia, C.J. Tobia, Brittny Heller (James), Jacob Tobia, Danielle White, Jessica Runyon and Joey Runyon; great-grandmother of Victoria Noar, Edward Noar,...
Christine Utlak
Apr 21, 2026
CHRISTINE UTLAK (nee Siedlecki), age 60 of Parma, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. Beloved wife of Michael Utlak; loving and devoted mother of Nicole Utlak (Bobby Fernandez) and Megan Utlak Brown (Jacob); dearest daughter of Henry (deceased) and Carol Siedlecki; dear sister of Lynette Shirley (Mark), Dawn Speaks (deceased) and Darlene Feghali; beloved aunt and dear friend...
Deborah L. Lunato
Apr 17, 2026
DEBORAH L. LUNATO, age 74; beloved daughter of the late Nick and Lena Lunato; loving sister of Robert R. Lunato (deceased) and Nick Lunato (Shige); dearest aunt of Anthony Lunato (Kim), Scott Lunato (Kelly), Mika Owens (Michael) and Nicole Lunato; great-aunt of Jansing, Jaelin, Dominique, Nicolas, Ethan, Joshua, Samantha and Madison; great-great aunt of Lena and Brynlee. Deborah was a...
MARY C. ONEY
Apr 1, 2026
MARY C. ONEY, Age 65, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026. Loving wife of Don Oney, Jr.; beloved mother of Anthony Augusta (Tara); cherished grandmother of Sophia; daughter of the late Ralph and Margaret Tyrrell; sister of Ray Tyrrell, Brother John, Robert (deceased) and Richard (deceased); best friend of Kim and Mike; aunt, cousin and dear friend of many....
BARBARA A. MARTINSON
Apr 19, 2026
BARBARA A. MARTINSON (nee Weber), age 73, of Brunswick; passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026. Beloved wife of Donald Martinson (deceased); loving mother of Paul Roman (Jeanene), Cory Martinson (Natalie), Donald Martinson (deceased) and Angela Tribuzi (Ryan); dearest grandmother of Kaitlyn, Hayley, Stephanie, Lindsey, Gryffin, Orion, Beckett and Stella; great-grandmother of TJ and Everleigh; daughter of Henry (deceased) and Angela...
James George Menszyk
Apr 13, 2026
James G. Menszyk, age 76, of Parma Heights, passed away on April 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, service, and love.
James was a proud United States Navy veteran who carried his sense of duty and dedication throughout his life. Known for his outgoing personality, he never met a stranger—only friends he hadn’t made yet. He had a natural...
David Paul Miklus
Apr 13, 2026
DAVID PAUL MIKLUS, age 68, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his brothers and sister, on Monday April 13, 2026. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Rose Marie Miklus; loving brother of Joseph Miklus, James Miklus (Melody) and Barbara Malone (Todd); devoted uncle of Melissa, Jennifer, Nicole, Ashley, Casey, Taylor, Ryan and Alex; great-uncle of Primrose, Remington and River; cousin...
MICHAEL NEUBAUER
Jan 1, 2026
MICHAEL NEUBAUER, age 49; beloved husband of Laura (nee Caruso) for 19 years; loving son of Lucy and Thomas Neubauer (deceased); dear brother of Theresa Sutton (Mark) and Robert Neubauer (Lisa); dearest uncle of Julie Sutton, Ryan Neubauer and Allison Chaudrue (Lucas); loving nephew and dear friend of many. Mike loved his dogs Apollo and Demo, good food, good wine,...
Vera L. Wright
Mar 17, 2026
Vera L. Wright, age 103 passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026. She was born on January 31, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the daughter of George and Olive Bunyan (both deceased) and the wife of Charles W. Wright (deceased).
She is survived by her niece Elizabeth Limberg (Tom, deceased), nephew Arthur Hayes (Tammy), niece Barbara Natterer (Richard, deceased), and...
Billie "Bill" Day
Apr 21, 2026
BILLIE “BILL” DAY, age 90; beloved husband of Lou Bernice (nee Combs) for 71 years; son of the late William and Susie Day (nee Brandenburg); brother of the late Raymond Day, Helen Lundie and Brenda Phillips, step-brothers and step-sisters; uncle and friend of many; loving neighbor of Tony and Gina Maddaluno and loved by many fur babies (cats). Services will...
THOMAS S. MESSINA
Apr 17, 2026
THOMAS S. MESSINA, age 83; beloved son of the late Sam and Anna Messina (nee Losecco); dearest brother of Catherine Messina; father of Lana Sas (James) and Robert Brewer; grandfather of Joseph Sas, Matthew Sas and Jordan Brewer. Thomas was a U.S. Army Reserve Veteran and a member of the Baker’s Union Local 19. Prayer Service at the funeral home,...
Janet Marie Hungerman
Apr 15, 2026
JANET MARIE HUNGERMAN, age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 15, 2026 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Elvis Wiggins; loving mother of Sarah Rivera and Nathan Wiggins; Nana of Jaela and Remy; sister of Joyce Holden (deceased) (Gary); aunt of Keith Holden (Denise); great-aunt of Kayla, Nikki and JT Holden. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI...
MICHEL GHOLAM
Apr 14, 2026
MICHEL GHOLAM, age 91; of Cleveland Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Beloved husband of his life partner of 56 years, Jacqueline Hanna. Loving father of Pascale Abighosn (Alain) of Beirut, Lebanon and Pierre (Devon) of Cleveland Heights. Adoring grandfather of Sara, Rita and Michael. He was preceded in death by his father Salim Gholam and his...
Jessie Lemasters-Clark
Apr 14, 2026
JESSIE LEMASTERS-CLARK passed away April 14, 2026 surrounded by those she called her tribe. She was preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Joy, as well as her first love Tiger. She leaves behind her last love and husband, Kevin and her cherished children, Michael (Shelly) and Amanda (Rick). She was the best Mawmaw to Jessalynn and Christina and...
Sharon C. Perdue
Apr 12, 2026
SHARON C. PERDUE (née Lynsky), age 71, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted and loving mother to Larry Perdue, Eddy Perdue (Julie), Michael Perdue (Mary), and Lora Kugler. Sharon was a proud and cherished grandmother to Samantha Perdue (Alona), Ally Kugler, Nick Kugler, Jacob Sladewski (Kayla), Janel Perdue, Eddie Perdue, Morgan Perdue, and...
Ana Maria Muniz
Apr 12, 2026
ANA MARIA MUNIZ, age 92, passed away on Sunday April 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Enrique; loving mother of Ana Sudetic (Albert), Enrique “Ricky” Muniz (deceased), Maribel “Mari” Muniz-Brosky (Scott) and David “Dave” Muniz (Sherri); devoted grandmother of David Sudetic (Mari), Zachary Brosky, Ryan Muniz (Alli), Anthony Sudetic and Joshua Brosky; daughter of the late Ramon and Maria...
