SEMAAN JERIES
Jan 17, 2026
SEMAAN JERIES, Age 72, of Avon, born in Beirut, Lebanon, passed away on Saturday January 17, 2026. Beloved husband of Afaf Shakkour for 46 years; loving father of Miriam Rizk (Wisam), George Jeries (Diana) and Fadi Jeries (Gabie); dearest grandfather of Jad, Simon, Marc, Nicholas, Rita and Matthew; son of Jeries and Jalileh (both deceased); brother of Zarifeh Jarjour (deceased),...
KATHLEEN SUE FAIR
Jan 16, 2026
KATHLEEN SUE FAIR (nee Draxler), age 78, of Olmsted Township. Passed away January 16, 2026 at the Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio. Kathleen was born on September 30, 1947 in Cleveland. Beloved wife of Joe Fair for 57 years; loving mother of Lisa Pallante (Giovanni) and Jonathan Fair; grandmother of Tyler Weaver (Kristen), Bianca Pallante, Ava Pallante, Mia Pallante,...
KENNETH LYNN JOHNSON
Jan 14, 2026
Kenneth Lynn Johnson, 81, passed away January 14, 2026. He was born December 26, 1944. Survived by his wife of 60 years, Linda Johnson; devoted father to Kenneth (Tiffinie) and Sean (Deborah); grandfather to Jaimie, Kaila, David and Douglas; brother to Robyn and Keith. Ken was preceded in death by his parents Mary and Walter. Veteran of the U.S. Navy....
LADISLAW "DUTCH" L. SKUBE
Jan 14, 2026
LADISLAW L. SKUBE “Dutch”, age 86; retired firefighter, Cleveland Division of Fire, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Beloved husband of Marilyn (nee McClurg) for 55 years; loving father of Donna Jo Zenda (deceased), Jodi Conti (Gino) and Randy Skube (Kristine Schneider); dearest grandfather of Stacie Novotny (Joel), Jimmy Conti (Elaina), Jessica Bellante (Patrick), Anthony Zenda (McKinzi Segura) and Jacey...
GIUSEPPA PALAZZOLO
Jan 14, 2026
GIUSEPPA PALAZZOLO (nee Calabro), age 78; of Parma, born in Castellammare del Golfo, Sicily. Beloved wife of Gaspare Palazzolo (deceased) for 58 years; loving mother of Onofrio Palazzolo (Victoria) and Joseph Palazzolo (Molly); dearest grandmother of Nicholas, Christian and Adrian Palazzolo; daughter of Giuseppe and Paola (nee Carollo) Calabro (both deceased); dear sister of Enzo Calabro (deceased) (Vincenza), Sara Ianiro...
ELIZABETH M. OROSZ
Jan 12, 2026
ELIZABETH M. OROSZ, age 61; of Parma Heights. Passed away Monday, January 12, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Julius Orosz and Rose Innocenti; sister of Rose Kluth (Jim); aunt of Felicia Baird (Michael) and Lauren O’Brien (Liam); great aunt of Michael Baird, Logan Baird, Lincoln O’Brien and Teddy O’Brien; longtime friend of Lisa Julio and her children Ashley Josefczyk,...
YOUMNA DEBS
Jan 12, 2026
YOUMNA DEBS, Age 103, of North Olmsted, born in Tartous, Syria; Beloved wife of Georges Sarkis(deceased), loving mother of Hana Sarkis (Linda) (both deceased), Nadia Sarkis (deceased), Alber Sarkis (Hala) (both deceased), Atifeh George (deceased) Radah Afram (Tarik), Dad Awad (Osama) and Bahaa Sarkis (deceased) (Nawal) Dearest grandmother of 15, great grandmother and great great of many; Daughter of the...
LEWIS L. TANZEY, JR
Jan 12, 2026
LEWIS L. TANZEY, Jr., Age 86; beloved husband of the late Sharon (nee Hones) for 54 years; loving father of Lesley Pavelka (Mickey) AND Elizabeth Artrip (Brian); devoted grandpa of Vincent, Benjamin, and Megan. Lewis was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was an avid gardener, loved animals and nature. All Services Private.
HELENA MAJ
Jan 12, 2026
HELENA MAJ (nee Klasa), Age 98, of Cleveland; passed away peacefully on Monday January 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Stanislaw Maj; loving mother of Christine Svoboda (Daniel) and the late Longin Maj; dearest grandmother of Steven Sierzputowski (Laura), Jennifer Maj (deceased) and David Maj; great grandmother of Nathan Maj; step-grandmother of three; step-great grandmother of seven; sister of...
MOYA CARMELLA CONNELL- McDOWELL
Jan 10, 2026
MOYA CARMELLA CONNELL-MCDOWELL, Age 89; passed away peacefully on Saturday January 10, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Lieutenant Colonel Basil Edward Arnott and Ruth Gertrude Connell-McDowell (nee Tilden); loving sister of Brigid Peters, Seona Ritchie, Teresa Davies and the late Blaise, Christopher, Ann, Sean, Kevin, Michael and Patrick Connell-McDowell; aunt of many across the world; cherished dog mother of...
DAVID J. WASHINGTON
Jan 10, 2026
DAVID J. WASHINGTON, age 87; beloved husband of Maureen (nee Healey) for 44 years; determined father of David Washington; grandfather of Mia Washington; brother of Tom Washington; brother-in-law, uncle and dear friend of many. David was a USMC Veteran. He enjoyed bluthering at the bakery, fixing odds and ends and sitting in the sun. In lieu of flowers contributions may...
Dennis J. DeLuca
Jan 9, 2026
Dennis J. DeLuca, age 84, Parma Police Officer, retired, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Lucas) for 61 years; loving father of John Dennis DeLuca (Anduena) and Amy Kuehn (Mark); dearest grandfather of Noah and Adriana; son of the late John Michael and Julia (nee Mancini); dearest brother of the late Bonnie DeLuca and Mary...
CAROL L. FULTON
Jan 9, 2026
Carol Fulton, age 73, loving mother of Michael (Kathryn); beloved grandmother of Riley and Eliza Fulton; devoted daughter of Harry and Ann Fulton, dear sister of Terry (Johnny) Dunmire, aunt of Jeff Dunmire (Kathy) and Shawn Dunmire (Launa), great aunt of Ben and Justin Dunmire.
Carol was a retired pediatric nurse. Carol will be remembered for her kindness, her devotion to...
MARIE E. KIRCHHOFF
Jan 9, 2026
MARIE E. KIRCHHOFF (nee Harry), age 95; passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of Rose Wallace (Dennis, deceased) and David Kirchhoff (Rhonda); dearest grandmother of Christopher Goers (Beth), Carrie Dalin (Jim), Dennis Wallace II (Gina), Alexandra Maier (Bill), Miranda Rypiak (Brian), Sabrina Parris (Kyle) and David Kirchhoff; great-grandmother of 13;...
DANIEL "JOHN" KOBALLA
Jan 8, 2026
DANIEL J. KOBALLA “JOHN”, age 72; beloved husband and friend of Loretta (nee Geraci); loving father of Palmina Piscitello, Andrew Kornes, Daniel Koballa, Jr., Diana Ziesler (Bourgault), Bradley Koballa and John Koballa O’Grady; grandfather of Cody Koballa, Nicole Koballa, Dyana Koballa, Dominic Adkins, Frank Kornes, Ryann Greene, Miranda Leigh and Darian Lyman; great-grandfather of many; brother of Thomas Koballa (deceased),...
ANTONIO PASQUALE CUGLIARI
Jan 6, 2026
ANTONIO PASQUALE CUGLIARI, age 88 of North Royalton, born in Maierato Calabria, Italy. Beloved husband of Rosina (nee Lazzaro) for 57 years; loving father of Antonio “Tony” Cugliari, Jr. (Traci), Lisa Cugliari Hefti (Jim) and Giuseppe “Joe” Cugliari; dearest “Nonno” of Caroline, Jameson and Alexandra Hefti; son of the late Pasquale and Lisa (nee Labate) Cugliari; brother of Palma and...
DORETTA F. NOLAND
Jan 4, 2026
DORETTA F. NOLAND, age 88; beloved wife of the late Donald Reece; loving mother of Julius Fildes, Rebecca Klingbeil and Alma Haring; dearest grandmother of Pippin, Sierra, Todd and Benjamin Ross; sister of Ruth Benfield and the late Louise Pennington. Service at the funeral home, Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 12 noon. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends received...
STONIE DEAN ADAMS
Jan 4, 2026
STONIE DEAN ADAMS, age 63; passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Loving father of Jeremy Bouldin and Danielle Adams; beloved grandfather of seven; cherished life partner of Barbara Adams for 19 years; son of the late Anthony and Rachel Crossling; brother of Barbara Yates; brother-in-law of Carole and John Casale; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. Stonie...
JAMES P. COWLEY
Jan 4, 2026
JAMES P. COWLEY, age 83; of Strongsville. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026. Beloved husband of Mary Frances (nee Botta) for 61 years; loving father of Jim Cowley, Joe Cowley (Molle) and Jeannine Verde; dearest grandfather of Jacob, Aidan, Annabella, Vittoria, Giancarlo, Liam, Gianna and Zoe; son of Joseph and Agnes (nee Brice) (both deceased); brother of Joseph...
ERDINE BAJBUS
Jan 2, 2026
ERDINE BAJBUS (nee Kotapish), age 75, passed away Friday January 2, 2026; beloved wife of Jerry; loving mother of Greg (Traci), Carolyn, and Lauren; adored Nana of Colin and Morgan; daughter of the late George and Ernestine Kotapish; aunt, cousin, friend and teacher of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Providence House, www.provhouse.org/donate-online. Funeral Mass at...
