Arthur J. Defazio
Apr 30, 2025
ARTHUR J. DeFAZIO, age 84; passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 surrounded by his family. Loving husband of JoAnn (nee Compola) for 59 years; beloved father of Nick DeFazio (Vicki); cherished grandfather of Mia and Dominic DeFazio; brother of Ethel Tatrault, Joseph DeFazio (deceased), Kathryn Labar, Joann Deihl (deceased), Bruce Peabody, James Carbone (deceased), Tracy Korner (deceased),...
Joseph H. Dachtyl
Apr 28, 2025
JOSEPH H. DACHTYL, age 75; beloved husband of Colleen (nee Takach) for 28 years; loving father of Shane Dachtyl (Laura), Angie Pope (Jason), Brandon Dachtyl (Laina), Sarah Murray and Joseph F. Dachtyl (Madison); cherished grandfather of Jason Matthew Pope, Autumn Lily Pope, Marigold Colleen Murray and Nathan Lee Dachtyl; son of the late Joe and Veronica Dachtyl; son-in-law of...
Annetta Mcneely
Apr 26, 2025
ANNETTA McNEELY (nee Cahl), age 84; Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Wilbur Adams (Leah), Keith McNeely (deceased) and Karen Staniszewski (Michael); grandmother of 13; great-grandmother and great great-grandmother of many; sister of the late Phyllis Calabro, Fred Lewis and twin Frank Lewis; loving aunt and friend of many. Service at the funeral home, Thursday, May...
Barbara J. Skory
Apr 26, 2025
BARBARA J. SKORY, Age 85 of Strongsville, passed away Saturday April 26, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of John Skory (Cortney); dearest grandmother of Jimmy Skory, Alex Randall and Hannah Randall; mother-in-law of the late Meriann. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the Altenheim Foundation, 15653 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH 44136. Services...
Peter Valentine Hager
Apr 26, 2025
PETER VALENTINE HAGER, age 70; loving husband of Patricia (nee Gansert); dear father of Lindsey Hager and Tiffany Deal (James); grandfather of Parker and Sullivan Deal; brother of Dana Hager, Greg Hager (Stacy), Keith Hager (Cynthia), Ivy Krabbe (Michael), Wendy Coda (Bob) and Holly Hager (Nick); brother-in-law of Ken Gansert (Mary). Pete loved his God, church and music, was...
Thomas George Biacsi
Apr 25, 2025
THOMAS GEORGE BIACSI, Age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday April 25, 2025. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Jeffery) for 57 years; beloved father of Tina Tereschenko (Walter), Thomas Biacsi and Theresa Biacsi (Brian Klein, deceased); Cherished grandfather of Alexandra Davis, Tia Tereschenko, Sonya Boggess and Hailey Biacsi; great grandfather of Olivia, Stella, Silas, Michael, Amelia and Alina; son...
Bruce Edward Vanderschrier
Apr 25, 2025
BRUCE EDWARD VANDERSCHRIER (age 73) loving husband of Christina (nee Mastropietro); dear father of Stephanie Lynn Carrell (Tom) and Andrea Vanderschrier; grandfather of Madison and Eric Oiler; cherished brother of Dawn Schrier; uncle of Brian Kish, Amity Angel (John) and Tracey Raver (Jim). Bruce is loved and will be missed by many. All services are private
Johnnie F. Dempsey
Apr 25, 2025
JOHNNIE F. DEMPSEY, age 83; beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Fisher) for 54 years; loving father of John F. Dempsey, Jr. (Christine), Robert Dempsey (Kimberly) and Kim Dusek (Damian); devoted Paw Paw of Jared and Jacob; dear brother of Patty Wilson (James, deceased), Helen Smith (Stirl) (both deceased), Ethel Smith (Foster) (both deceased) and Robert Dempsey (Betty)...
Lena O'Connell
Apr 24, 2025
LENA O’CONNELL (nee Bruno), age 83; beloved wife of the late Daniel; loving mother of David (Christina); cherished grandma of Austyn, Zachary, Madison and Evan; daughter of the late Guiseppe and Palma (nee Rossana) Bruno; sister of Peter Bruno (Carol); aunt of Peter, Lauren, Charlene, Cherie and Tammy. Service at the funeral home, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 10...
Dolores Deroia
Apr 24, 2025
DOLORES DeROIA (nee Lucas), age 94; passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Armand for 67 years; loving mother of Deidre; daughter of the late Louis Lucas and Rose Testa (nee Kuzma); dearest sister-in-law of the late Lucille Lang (Leonard); dear aunt of Michael Lang (Tracy), Christopher Lang (Janet) and Betsy Mason (Niel); great-aunt of...
Bianca Chiuchiarelli
Apr 24, 2025
BIANCA CHIUCHIARELLI (nee D’Onofrio), age 90; of Middleburg Heights. Born in Ovindoli, Italy on April 30, 1934. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 24, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo for 51 years; loving mother of Connie, Carlo (Kathy) and Rick (Julie); cherished grandmother of Stephanie, Robert, Dana, Vincenzo (Jessica) and Kara; great-grandmother of...
David Ronald Caravona
Apr 24, 2025
DAVID RONALD CARAVONA, Age 82 of Strongsville, passed away Thursday April 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Jacqueline (nee Gill); loving father of the late Brandon; son of the late Angelo and Frances (nee Ungarsky); dearest brother of Donald (deceased) (Annette) and Dale (Debbie) (both deceased); step-father of James, Mark and Jeffrey Jones; dear uncle of Megan Kuosman (Dan), Courtney...
Ramon N. Oquendo
Apr 23, 2025
RAMON N. OQUENDO, age 93; passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Former husband of Rosa Lydia Vicens Rodriguez (deceased); loving father of Rosario Sternik (Douglas), Rosaura Oquendo-Hernandez (Ramon), Ruben Vidal “Benny” Oquendo (deceased) and Marta Garcia; dearest grandfather of Heather Hutchins (Chris), Kayla Davis (Taylor), Bryan Sternik, Lydia Sternik, Yamil Garcia,...
Young Ja Kong
Apr 22, 2025
YOUNG JA KONG, age 89; beloved wife of the late Byung Ki; loving mother of Soon Duk, Chang Bae, Yeon Bae and Soon Bok; dearest grandmother of Kuhyuk, Joonhyuk, Yelin and Woohyuk. All services at Cleveland Korean Presbyterian Church, 4839 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. Family and friends received...
Bernhard Fischer. Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
Bernhard “Bernie” Fischer, Jr.
November 24, 1955 – April 22, 2025
Bernhard “Bernie” Fischer, Jr., of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and close friends. He was 69.
Born to Bernhard Fischer, Sr. and Vija Fischer (née Elglitis), both of whom...
Michael G. Pitts
Apr 21, 2025
MICHAEL G. PITTS, age 79, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025. Loving husband of Karen (nee Dennis) for 59 years; beloved father of Margaret Staverman (Michael), Kristine Pitts (fiancé Bryon Ellis) and Michael G. Pitts, Jr. (Christine); cherished grandfather of Michael Wagner, Steven Wagner, Amanda Stemm (Chris), Jacob Pitts, Michaela Oyola and Keegan Pitts; great-grandfather of Miley Stemm...
Richard H. Miske
Apr 20, 2025
RICHARD H. MISKE "Slim", age 65, passed away peacefully at home on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 with his loving wife by his side. Beloved husband of Rozina (nee Alischer) for 44 years; loving father of Richard E. Miske (Nicole Smerek); son of the late Harry and Adalinda (nee Sonnenberg) Miske; dearest brother of Cindy Indoe (Craig) and Monika...
James J. Wilson, Jr.
Apr 19, 2025
JAMES J. WILSON, JR., age 69, was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Beloved husband to his devoted wife of 33 years, Denise (nee Janos), and was a loving father to his daughter, Kristina Wilson.
Jim was the son of the late James J. Wilson Sr. and Betty M. Wilson. He was a brother to...
Joan L. Alexander
Apr 19, 2025
JOAN L. ALEXANDER (nee Currutt) age 82, Loving wife of Jerald Alexander; Mother of Scott Alexander (Rita) and Keith Alexander (Kristie); grandmother of Leah, Keith Jr., Sean and Lily Alexander; Sister of Richard Currutt (Sharon, deceased) and Donald Currutt (Cheryl). A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.)...
August Cantavenera
Apr 19, 2025
AUGUST CANTAVENERA, age 69, passed away peacefully, with family by his side, on Holy Saturday, April 19, 2025. Beloved son of Vincent and the late Anna Cantavenera (nee LaGreca); loving brother of Angelo (Theresa) and Dominic; nephew of the late Michael LaGreca (Elaine), Theresa Comella (William), and Dominic LaGreca (Angela); devoted cousin and friend of many.
August...
