Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2016

ALICE KLACZA, age 96; loving wife of the late Adolph; loving mother of Nancy Deevers (deceased) and Janice Forthofer; devoted grandmother of Lance Deevers (Kristen), Emily Forthofer and Gwen Forthofer; loving sister, aunt and friend of many. All services private.

Sep 18, 2016

LEONARD P. SAMERDYK, Age 98; beloved husband of the late Rose (nee Laucher); loving father of Sherry A. Stineman (Donald); devoted grandfather of Nichole and Darrell (Amy); great-grandfather of Dylan and Lilly; brother of the late Dorothy and Mildred; step-brother of Lois Walkowiak (Roy); special friend of Janice McMurty; employee for Alcoa for 30 years;...

Sep 18, 2016

ROBERT JAMES BOBEL, age 86; beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Berry).  Service at the Funeral Home, Monday, September 26 at 1 p.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.  Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), MONDAY 11 A.M. - 1 P.M.

Sep 18, 2016

JAMES M. DENAVICH, age 51, of Brook Park, passed away suddenly Sunday, September 18, 2016. Loving father of Jami Denavich and Ryan LaRocco; dearest son of the late Joseph and Judy; dearest brother of Thomas and Pattie; beloved uncle of Gina, Natalie, Holly and Justin; great-uncle of four; dear friend of many. Family and friends...

Sep 17, 2016

PAUL SMITH, age 81; beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Jarrell) for 57 years; loving father of Jason Smith and Paula Beatrez (Hilary); devoted grandfather of Sarah Beatrez, Bryan Beatrez, Jason Jose Smith, Alejandro Smith, William Beatrez and Patrick Beatrez; loving brother, uncle and friend of many; U.S. Army Veteran and member of Laborers Union...

Sep 15, 2016

MARY LOU MEISTER (nee Fasolino), age 83; beloved wife of Edward A. for 62 years; loving mother of Cheryl Meister (Don Armstrong), Cliff Meister and Louise Vavrus (Don); devoted grandmother of Shauna Kearns (John) and Hallie Vavrus; great-grandmother of Aaron Kearns; loving sister of the late Joan; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mass of...

Sep 13, 2016

DAVID R. WARREN, age 82; beloved husband of the late Elaine (nee Thomas); loving father of Douglas, Daniel (Debbi) and Richard; dearest grandfather of Jennifer Warren, Melissa Lacap (John), Jessica Groening (Neil), Jamie, Cory, David and Nathan Warren; dear great-grandfather of Jordan Gilbert, Ethan Gilbert, Jack Donnelly, Otto Groening and Isaac Gilbert; son of the...

Sep 12, 2016

ANTHONY EUGENE SANTOSUOSSO, age 29; beloved son of Anthony “Bo” and Sheila “Punkie”; loving brother of Leah and Lauren; dearest grandson of Michael and Sheila (nee McAndrew) Mino and the late Eugene and Frances (nee Laudi) Santosuosso; beloved nephew, cousin and dear friend of many. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Stella...

Sep 10, 2016

ELIAS MTANYOUS NASR, age 71; beloved husband of Juria Issa; loving father of Raymond, Simon, Edmond, Edward and Yvonne; dearest grandfather of 14. Funeral Mass at St. Maron Church, 1245 Carnegie Ave., Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received in the church, Wednesday from 10 – 11 a.m. Arrangements...

Sep 10, 2016

ELENA BARILLAS DE SOLIS, Age 81. Beloved wife of the late Ricardo Solis for 45 years. Loving mother of Jose Barillas and Oscar Barillas. Grandmother of Kevin Barillas, Kayla Barillas, and Oscar Barillas Jr.. Sister of Carlos Barillas. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Wednesday September 14, 2016 at 10 a.m....

Sep 9, 2016

MARIE J. COLLOVA, Age 87. Passed away Friday, September 9, 2016. Beloved sister of Rose Marie Maisano and the late Fay Rosinski, Thomas, Joseph, and Anthony Collova. Beloved aunt and great aunt of many. Private family services. Entombment All Saints Mausoleum.

Sep 8, 2016

STANLEY “STAS” GORA age 80, loving husband of Joan Gora, dear father of Linda and Terrie Gora, step-father of Donna Palmer (Dallas), Bonnie Turney, William Turney Jr.(deceased)(Kathy), and Tammy Turney (deceased), grandfather of Gilbert Natal Jr., Justin Natal and Jarrett Turney, great grandfather of Leyla and Aleena Natal, brother of Jean Rospotynski, and Lillian Galaszewski,...

Sep 7, 2016

THOMAS M. EMMETT, age 55, of Richfield. Beloved husband of Liz (nee Becerra) for 32 years; loving father of Ashley Linnert (Bill); dearest grandfather of Camden and Declan Linnert; dear son of Daniel and Alice; brother-in-law of Laura Becerra (Rob Park), Lisa Piar (Jim) and Leslie Ricci (Nick); beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many....

Sep 7, 2016

FRANK S. GAGLIARDI, age 83; loving father of Gino, Toni Turchi (Ray), Terry, Frank (Marie) and Laurie Sovich (Tom); dearest grandfather of Phillip, Shelly, Salvatore, Nick, Mary, Halle, Daniel, Jack and Anthony; great-grandfather of two; son of the late Salvatore and Beatrice (nee Miragliotta); brother of Rose Pivonka, Phyllis Nelson, Phillip, Bill and the late...

Sep 7, 2016

SOUMIA KANAB-AIDA; beloved wife of Ramzi Azar; loving mother of Dr. Nabih Azar, Dr. Nouha Azar and Dr. Nami Azar; dearest grandmother of Dr. Nour, Dr. Nabih, Ramzi, Nelly and Remi; sister of Sami, Dr. Daad, Aida, Samira and the late Rezk Allah Kanab-Aida; beloved aunt of many. Services at the Funeral Home, Saturday, September...

Sep 6, 2016

PATRICIA A. HELMAN (nee Peabody). Beloved wife of Curtis for 46 years. Loving mother of Greag Helman and Sandi Johnson. Dearest grandmother of five. Daughter of the late Thomas and Edna Peabody. Sister of Thomas, Dennis, and Danny Peabody. Member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 1974. Services at the Funeral Home Tuesday September 13, 2016...

Sep 6, 2016

In loving memory of AUGUST CLAUDE VOIGHT, age 71; beloved husband of Patricia Voight; loving father of Brian Voight and step-father of Natalia Smith; dearest grandfather of Agatha Clare Smith; son of the late August Thomas Voight and Helen Luetta Cheyney; dear brother of Thomas Voight; uncle of Kerry Voight Finles and family and Sandra...

Sep 6, 2016

SHIRLEY A. GIERA (nee Osowiecki), Age 73. Beloved wife of David for 52 years. Loving mother of Cindy Novak (Rick) and Scott Giera (Meg). Dearest grandmother of Tyler, Joshua, and Jacob Novak; Ben and Ryan Giera. Daughter of the late Bernie and Ann Osowiecki. Dear sister of Carol Bohatka (Ken). Dear aunt of many. The...

Sep 5, 2016

Tito Vergilii, age 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 5, 2016, at Northwestern Healthcare Center. He was born on Oct. 2, 1927 in Cervaro, Italy, to Domenica (nee Ridolfi) and Agostino Vergilii. He was the second of four brothers: Patrick (deceased)( Virginia), Franklin (Anita) and August (deceased)(Donna)

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Sep 5, 2016

VIRGINIA J. BIRK, Age 91. Survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Richard G. Birk. Loving mother of Richard J. Birk (Victoria). She mourned for her son Patrick E. Birk, her sister Jeanette Siminski, her brother Edward Becker, and her grandson Michael Birk. She was born in Toledo, Ohio, the daughter of John and...