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Thomas Casarona
Dec 21, 2019
THOMAS CASARONA, age 71; beloved father of Lisa M. Casarona (Carly) and Thomas Posanti (Collin); dearest son of the late Frank and Dorothy Casarona (nee Harvot); dear brother of Salvatore Casarona (Gaynelle), Frank Casarona (Laurie), Dennis Casarona, Michael Casarona, Francine Casarona-Prem (Andre); also survived by sister Judy Lewis and brothers Charles Lewis (Susan) and Donovan Lewis (Cindy); uncle of...
Rene J. Fuentes
Dec 21, 2019
RENE J. FUENTES, age 55; beloved husband of Deysi (nee Pineda); loving father of Oscar Armando Zamora (Nidia), Claudia Buruca (Everth), Rene Fuentes, Jr. and Seydi Fuentes; devoted son of the late Ines Benitez and Teresa Fuentes; devoted brother of Maria Benitez (Victor Barrantes), Jose Humberto Fuentes (Elsy Fuentes), Rosa Irma Fuentes (Abel Contreras), Romelia Fuentes, Angela Fuentes and...
Nita Rinaldi
Dec 20, 2019
NITA RINALDI, age 77; beloved daughter of the late Anthony and Antoinette (nee Ventura); loving sister of Elizabeth Mendicino (Frank); dear aunt of Frank Mendicino, Jr., Michael Mendicino (Laura) and Maria Aaron (Wayne); great-aunt of Madelaine and Morgan Mendicino; Christina, Ashley and Michael Aaron. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 5891 Ridge...
Carl P. Demio
Dec 19, 2019
CARL P. DEMIO, age 67; beloved husband of Sandra; loving step-father of Thomas Scanlon (Amy) and Colleen Coburn (Bennett); dearest grandfather of Chloe Scanlon and Bentley Coburn; son of the late Charles and Rose (nee Armaro); brother of the late Charles, Phillip, Sara Boros, Teresa, Peppy Caso and Rose Ann Zielinski; beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Mass...
Dolores Stefanik
Dec 19, 2019
DOLORES STEFANIK (nee Laule), age 89; beloved wife of the late Andrew for 67 years; loving mother of Kathleen Dranuski (George), Robert Stefanik (Janice), David Stefanik and Diane Schuster (Douglas); devoted grandmother of Laurie Devore, Debbie Missick, Michael Dranuski, Andrew Stefanik, Brian Stefanik, Christina Stefanik, Kevin Dranuski, Nicholas Stefanik, Douglas Schuster and Megan Schuster; great-grandmother of 10; dear daughter...
Blanche L. Rabbitts
Dec 19, 2019
BLANCHE L. RABBITTS (nee Daringer), age 96; beloved wife of the late Clifford; loving mother of Jerry Rabbitts (Peggy), Penny Doyle and Dennis Rabbitts (Carol, deceased); devoted grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of 16; great-great grandmother of three. Blanche retired from Trommer and Associates at the age of 85. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a charity...
Jean L. Zaro
Dec 19, 2019
JEAN L. ZARO (nee Humes), age 89; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Sharen Stevens, Chuck Zaro (Maryann) and Sandra Sistek (Eric); cherished grandmother of Shannon Hoban, Kenith Armstrong, Kristi Stokes (David), Charles Zaro, Jr., Anthony Zaro (Kristen), Scott Sistek, Nicole Monney (Chris) and Nowell Sistek (Becca Harden); great-grandmother of 11; sister of Lois Yafanaro. Friends...
David Pogozelski
Dec 19, 2019
DAVID POGOZELSKI, a longtime resident of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on December 19, 2019 at the age of 74. David was preceded in death by his dear parents, Sigmund and Kathryn Pogozelski; brother of Donald (deceased) and Dennis (Janice); uncle of Steven (Stephanie), Diana, Michelle (Bruce, Jr.), Michael and Stephen (Emily); great-uncle of Ashlyn (Jerry), Gabrielle, Nathan, Nathaniel, Elaina,...
Dennis Devincentis
Dec 18, 2019
DENNIS DEVINCENTIS, age 76; beloved father of Dante DeVincentis and Dina Baca; grandfather of Andrew Baca and Jenna Baca; dear son of the late Renato and Constance; brother of Tommy, Dean (Carole) and Peter (Tanja); uncle and neighborhood friend of many; dog dad of Shep, Cocoa and Cee-Cee. Prayer service at the funeral home Saturday, January 4, 2020 at...
Leonard Fleisher
Dec 17, 2019
LEONARD “POPEYE” FLEISHER, age 87; beloved husband of Saundra; beloved son of the late Harry and Sarah; dearest brother of Naomi (deceased) and Allan (Jean); step-father of Tim Thomas (Sharon) and Keith Thomas; grandfather of Lindsey Stevens (Brandon); great-grandfather of Brayden and Grace Stevens. Leonard was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Local 407. Services at...
Ramona J. Salupo
Dec 15, 2019
RAMONA J. SALUPO (nee Vocaire), Age 81; beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Salvatore and Anthony; devoted grandmother of Michael and Vincent; dear daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Vocaire; dearest sister of Mary Salvatore and the late Mario Coletta, Rose Shary, Rina Beck, Elizabeth Ciulli, Gertrude Sordi, Nick, Joe, Jim, Tom and Frank Vocaire;...
Carol J. Christy
Dec 15, 2019
CAROL J. CHRISTY (nee Muerollo), Age 67, passed away peacefully Sunday December 15, 2019 surrounded by her family; beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of Cory (Danielle), Lonny, Lee (Kelly) and Stephanie Records (Adam); dearest grandmother of Ethan, Ronnie, Dean, Nathan, Skylar and Jordan. Carol was a loving mother and grandmother, an avid gardener and enjoyed bowling....
Anna M. Ficker
Dec 15, 2019
ANNA M. FICKER (nee Kosto), age 84; loving mother of Donald, Dennis and the late Patrica Chandler and Dale; dearest grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 15; great great-grandmother of 2; daughter of the late John and Mabel Kosto; sister of Betty Rezabek and the late Donald Kosto. Interment Sunset Memorial Park, Friday December 20, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Please...
Linda J. Nelson
Dec 15, 2019
LINDA J. NELSON (nee Rice), age 78; loving mother of Lauren Motrunecs (Samuel), Lisa McCoy, Leslie Pfaff (Fred) and Dave Rice (Stacey); beloved grandmother of Bethany, Zachary, Steven (deceased), Kristin, Amelia, Alex and Kelsey; great-grandmother of Frankie, Gianni, Vinnie and Samuel; sister of Judy (deceased) and Larry. Prayer service at the funeral home Thursday, December 19, 2019 at 4...
Catherine M. Kovar
Dec 14, 2019
Catherine M. Kovar (44) Passed peacefully, surrounded with love and family. Catherine was born in Cleveland Ohio, on a cold, snowy day. Her essence inspired love from her family and her caregivers, especially Laura Woods in her short but meaningful life. Her infectious laugh brought joy to everyone’s heart. Daughter of the late Terry Gregory Kovarbasich and the late...
Ann J. Medzi
Dec 14, 2019
ANN J. MEDZI (nee Ference), age 91; beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Scott (Doreen), Beth Seidel (Jack), Kurt (deceased), Denise Slavik (William) and Michelle McFadden; dearest grandmother of 11; great grandmother of six. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 12700 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, Tuesday December 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross...
Joshua Tyler Hughes
Dec 14, 2019
JOSHUA TYLER HUGHES, age 21; beloved son of Jacqueline Shokes (Alan) and Joshua Hughes (Sarah); devoted brother of Ethan Hughes and Jenna Hughes; grandson of Jack and Shaaron Sanders (both deceased), Dennis Hughes (deceased) and Vicki Davis; loving fiancé of Savannah Thompson; dear nephew, cousin and friend to many. All services will be held in South Carolina.
Rebecca Marie Vitantonio
Dec 13, 2019
REBECCA MARIE VITANTONIO, life partner of Kolin; mother of Rebecca Hernandez (Luis), Elizabeth Rami (Ivan), Matthew Rami and the late Anthony Rami; grandmother of Ayrton, Enzo, Nico, Hanna, and Maia; sister of Sharon (deceased), Karen (deceased), Leatrice, and Fred. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.
Stephen G. Rypiak
Dec 12, 2019
STEPHEN G. RYPIAK, age 57; loving brother of Theodore (Linda) (both deceased), Maria, Sonia Litwinko (Walter), Lydia Radford (Chris), John and Dana Rypiak; son of the late Tedor and Maria; beloved uncle of Michael, Theodore, Krystifer, Jennifer, Brian Rypiak and Brandon Radford; great-uncle and dear friend of many. Stephen was a Lincoln West graduate where he played basketball for...
Nina C. Fuerst
Dec 12, 2019
NINA C. FUERST (nee Shalala), Age 58; loving wife of Mitchell for 35 years; Caring mother of Ryan and Eric (Katherine); dear sister of Charles, Andrew (Cindy), Christopher, Aaron (deceased), Lisa Shalala and Amy D’Amico (John). Nina was a selfless, loving caregiver and wonderful mother who will be missed. Friends will be received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762...
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