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Fred Deanna

Fred Deanna

Dec 20, 2024

FRED DeANNA, age 91; left this world peacefully on December 20, 2024.

Fred was born March 28, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio. From a young age, he dedicated himself to hard work and service. He is a proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.  After his military service, Fred became a skilled bricklayer for over 50 years. He...

Mary C. Shuman

Mary C. Shuman

Dec 20, 2024

MARY C. SHUMAN (nee Mullen), age 80; beloved wife of the late Martin C. Jr.; loving mother of Ed Shuman (Pam), Theresa Kolker (Ray) and Debbie Bonadio (Frank); devoted grandmother of Matthew, Amber, Warren, Austin, Brandon, Anthony, Sam, Danielle, Nicholas, Jake and Tara; great-grandmother of Aydan, Nicholas, Emily, Elizabeth and Benjamin; dear sister of Sue Abrams (Les); loving aunt...

Alontae L. Smith

Alontae L. Smith

Dec 19, 2024

ALONTAE L. SMITH; age 19; passed away on December 19, 2024 surrounded by family. Loving son of Latonya Ervin (Lashawn Heard) and Delontae Smith; cherished brother of Deontae Smith, Raeonna Eddy, Devin Wright and Lerray Eddy, Jr.; beloved grandson of the late Elaine Ervin; nephew, cousin and dear friend of many. Alontae was a smart, intelligent, hands-on person. He...

Richard Edward Malik

Richard Edward Malik

Dec 19, 2024

RICHARD EDWARD MALIK “Woody”, age 79; beloved husband of Nora (nee Winer); loving father of Richard (Tina), Andrew (Sara), Jonathan (Jodi), Vicki Kellums (Patrick) and Joanna Bunn (Daniel); grandfather of Ryan, Nicholas, Andrew Jr., Max, Grayson, Lucy and Sienna; son of the late Francis and Catherine; brother of Kathleen Lash (Michael) of Colorado. Loving uncle and friend. Woody was...

David S. Zomok

David S. Zomok

Dec 16, 2024

DAVID S. ZOMOK, age 80; beloved husband of Paulette (nee Kempinski); loving son of the late Samuel and Gerda Zomok; devoted brother of Gloria Brown; uncle of Christopher Brown (Linda) and Gregory Brown; great-uncle of David Brown (fiancée, Megan); beloved rescuer of his pets Winnie, Wylie and York. David was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from General Motors. ...

John A. Verdone

John A. Verdone

Dec 16, 2024

JOHN A. VERDONE, age 92; beloved husband of the late Patricia “Pat” (nee Stankus) for 62 years; loving father of Joseph (Mimi), Janette Murray (Peter), and Christine Wadden (Robert); dear grandfather of Michael and Julianne Verdone, Patrick, Kevin and Annie Murray, Megan and Jack Wadden; son of the late Angelo and Mary (nee Coreno); brother of Patrick (deceased) and...

Angelo Joseph Messina

Angelo Joseph Messina

Dec 16, 2024

ANGELO MESSINA, age 53; passed away peacefully and comfortably on Monday, December 16, 2024. Loving husband of Dina Lee (nee Pirozzoli); devoted father of Isabella and Dinella; beloved son of Angela (nee Faraci) and the late Sam; dearest brother of Sam Messina (Jennifer) and Connie Hill (Ron); grandson of the late Angelo and Clara Faraci, Salvatore and Rose Messina;...

Cheryl Bock

Cheryl Bock

Dec 15, 2024

CHERYL BOCK (nee Gorski), age 75; of North Ridgeville. Passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Richard for 46 years; loving mother of Jason and Elliott; dearest daughter of the late Eugene and Marilyn (nee Kordic) Gorski. Cheryl was a longtime employee at Cleveland Hopkins Airport. She was loved and will be missed. Graveside Service...

Saundra R. Fleisher

Saundra R. Fleisher

Dec 15, 2024

SAUNDRA FLEISHER (nee Golko), age 85, of North Royalton, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Leonard; loving mother of Timothy Thomas (Sharon) and Keith Thomas; dearest grandmother of Lindsey Stevens (Brandon); great-grandmother of Brayden and Gracie; sister of Pat Farrar and the late Richard Sczerowski and Dolores Perosek. Service at the funeral home, Thursday,...

John A. Russo Iii

John A. Russo Iii

Dec 14, 2024

JOHN A. RUSSO III, age 69, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Reyne Russo; loving son of the late John A. Russo II and Joan Nancy Russo. Dearest brother of Michael (Mary Jane), Gina (deceased) and Annette Russo; loving uncle of Suzanne Greenlee (Dan) and Theresa Russo (Ryan); great-uncle of Olive May Greenlee;...

Douglas Pavell, Sr.

Douglas Pavell, Sr.

Dec 13, 2024

DOUGLAS PAVELL, SR., age 60; loving father of Douglas, Jr. and Delaney; devoted son of Sadieann and the late Joseph Pavell; dear brother of Lynn Ondo (Joe).  A celebration of his life will take place at THE RIPEPI COMMUNITY CENTER, 5784 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY, JANUARY 11, 2025 FROM 3-5 P.M.

Frank J. Crocco

Frank J. Crocco

Dec 10, 2024

DR. FRANK J. CROCCO, age 82, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 10, 2024.  Beloved husband of the late Geneen (nee Testa) for 55 years; loving father of Doreen Tusick (Timothy) and Beth Baishnab (Dr. Raman); proud Poppy of Frank Tusick (Grace), Natalie Tusick, Angelina Baishnab, Timothy Tusick (Hayleigh), David Baishnab, Michael Tusick, Paul Baishnab and Danny...

William J. Davies

William J. Davies

Dec 10, 2024

WILLIAM J. DAVIES, age 89; beloved husband of Nancy (nee Flagner) for 67 years; loving father of Cynthia Davies; devoted grandfather of Joshua Elcock and Jayden Sopko; great-grandfather of five; son of the late William and Lillian Davies; brother of Jack Krenek (deceased) (Anne), Chuck Davies (deceased) and Linda Richards (Gary).  Services, with Military Honors, will take place at...

Rose Marie Ripepi

Rose Marie Ripepi

Dec 8, 2024

ROSE MARIE RIPEPI (nee D’Anniballe), age 92, born on Christmas Eve, 1931, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 8, 2024, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, after a wonderful and blessed life. Beloved and devoted wife of the late Louis D. Ripepi, Sr.; loving mother of Louis D. Ripepi, Jr., Maryellen Adamich (John), Linda Shudy (Kevin) and...

Martha Semaan Sarrouh

Martha Semaan Sarrouh

Dec 7, 2024

In loving Memory of Martha Semaan Sarrouh

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of our beloved mother, Martha, who peacefully left us on December 7, 2024, at home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Martha was the cherished wife of the late Elias Said Sarrouh, loving mother of Rachid (deceased),...

Samuel Ronald Fretch

Samuel Ronald Fretch

Dec 6, 2024

SAMUEL FRETCH, age 86; beloved husband of the late Constance (nee Sponza) for 56 years; loving father of Ronald (Shelly), Gregg (deceased), Deneen Koppa (James) and Kimberly Sposit (Robert, deceased); dearest grandfather of Rachel Fretch, Joshua Koppa (Shana), Brandon Sposit (Crystal), Katie Kincaid (Keith), Brian Sposit, Mitchell Fretch and Bradley Sposit; great-grandfather of Logan, Adeline, Aymaline, Maverick, Myles, Brooklyn...

Norman J Szylakowski

Norman J Szylakowski

Dec 5, 2024

NORMAN J. SZYLAKOWSKI, age 77 of Cleveland Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 5, 2024. Beloved son the late Stanley and Clara; dearest brother of Raymond (Patricia) and Daniel (Christine); dearest uncle and great uncle of many; best friend of Robert Heffner. Proud US Army Vietnam Veteran. Funeral service at St. Elias Church, 8023 Memphis Ave., Tuesday December...

Bert Lee Greenoe, Jr.

Bert Lee Greenoe, Jr.

Dec 4, 2024

BERT LEE GREENOE, JR. "Bud", age 90, passed away on December 4, 2024. On March 23, 1934, he was born to the late Mary Rose (Ross) and Bert Lee, Sr., US Army, preceded in death by his sisters: Marie Kubitz (Edward, deceased), Evelyn Cipolla (Tony, deceased), Dolores Scarano (Frank, deceased), Alice Voight (Fred), Betty Leavey (Albert), Elsie Erigo (Pete),...

Diane S. Francek

Diane S. Francek

Dec 4, 2024

DIANE S. FRANCEK, age 64, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 4, 2024. Loving daughter of the late William Francek and Marilyn Francek (nee Nagorka); beloved sister of Edward Francek and Cherie Gill (nee Francek); cherished aunt of Madeleine Gill and Liliana Gill; beloved sister of Michael Nagorka (deceased) and Carol Nagorka (nee LaCoste), Fred Nagorka (deceased), James Francek (deceased),...

Salvatore J. Laponza

Salvatore J. Laponza

Dec 3, 2024

SALVATORE J. LaPONZA "Sam", age 73; passed away quickly and quietly on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Beloved husband of Jan (nee Bayer) for 44 years; proud father of Sam (Ashley), Matt (Deena), Jason (Nikki), Jackie (Steven) and Mike (Melissa); loving grandfather of Sienna, Aiden, Peyton, Gianna, Christian, Jordan, Liv, James and Steven Jr.; son of the late Fred and...

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