Margaret J. Willis
Feb 14, 2026
MARGARET J. WILLIS (nee Gierlach), age 66, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Emily (Thomas), Abigail, Jonathan, Christopher, Isaiah and Jacob; loving nana of Ezri, Shayla, Liam and Sienna; great-nana of Malakai and Austin; daughter of the late Chester and Faye Gierlach; sister of...
Keith E. Snyder
Feb 14, 2026
KEITH E. SNYDER, age 75; loving father of Lyn Strollo (Rob); beloved grandfather of Jillian Hope, Tiffany, Anthony and Serenity; great-grandfather of three; son of the late Thomas and Dorothy (nee Werstler) Snyder; brother of Janice Skinner (Vernon, deceased); significant other of Bonnie Cooper; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many; U.S. Navy Veteran. Keith was very active at Common...
DIANE SYBIL WELFLEY
Feb 12, 2026
DIANE SYBIL WELFLEY (nee Dusenbury), age 61; a faithful servant of God, went home to the Lord on Thursday, February 12th , 2026. Beloved wife of John Welfley; dear mother of Ashley Dusenbury, John Paul Welfley, Jeffrey Welfley and Alivia Welfley; grandmother of Peighton and Londyn; sister of Marjorie Hildebrandt (William, deceased), Larry Dusenbury (deceased) and Don Dusenbury (Joanne) (both...
RUTH PURIS
Feb 12, 2026
RUTH PURIS; loving wife of Arnold; devoted mother of Linda Niermeyer (Russ, deceased); cherished grandmother of Russ Niermeyer (Jackie); step-grandmother of Carter Williamson and Devan Williamson. All Services Private.
KATHLEEN "KITTY" HASTINGS
Feb 12, 2026
KATHLEEN “KITTY” HASTINGS (nee Heym), age 76; of Rocky River, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026. Loving mother of Matthew Daley; daughter of the late William and Lois (nee Daley) Heym; dearest sister of William Heym (Theresa); dear aunt of Cory Heym and Casey Heym (Morgan); great aunt of Eleanore, William and Charlie Heym. Private Graveside Service at Calvary Cemetery.
JAMILEH SAMAAN
Feb 11, 2026
JAMILEH SAMAAN, age 62; of Fairview Park, passed away on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 after a battle with breast cancer. Wife of Samir Elias for 39 years; loving mother of Roula Tekautz (John), Mari Elias and Sara Elias; dearest grandmother of Noah and a granddaughter on the way; daughter of the late Wehbi and Katiba Samaan; dear sister of Naaem,...
DEBORAH A. McKENNA
Feb 10, 2026
DEBORAH A. McKENNA (Walker), age 69; of Brook Park, passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2026. Loving mother of Danielle Walker (Shawn Blevins) and Nicole Walker; dearest grandmother of Alexander Manuk, Nicholas Walker, Dylan Blevins and Logan Blevins; daughter of the late William and Mary Ann McKenna; dear sister of Denise McKenna (Scott Rock) and Diane Lynch (Scott); aunt of Megan...
DENNIS C. HALENAR
Feb 10, 2026
DENNIS C. HALENAR, age 74; of Medina, passed away peacefully at the home he built and loved. Beloved husband of Mary Jo (nee Deka); loving father of Dawn Kilbane (Brian), Tracey Hughes (Roger) and Amy Deka (Vince); dearest grandfather of Brian Allen Kilbane, Jordan Hughes, Emma Kilbane, Connor Deka, Payten Hughes, Carson Deka and Braden Kilbane; great-grandfather of Brynn Kilbane;...
RICHARD M. OCHOCKI
Feb 9, 2026
RICHARD OCHOCKI, age 85; passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026. Beloved and devoted husband of Kathleen “Kitty” Ochocki for 63 years; loving father of Scott Ochocki, Mary Marconi (Rick), Tammy Licht and Richard Ochocki (Heather); dearest grandfather of Allison Ochocki (Josh), Holly Crookshanks (Dan), Carrie Earnhart (Josh), Matt Ochocki (Keri), Kate Warshaw (Bob), Emily Olson (Tyler), Cody Mormile, Ryan...
DIANE MARIE BORDER
Feb 8, 2026
DIANE MARIE BORDER (nee Dodus), age 64; passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026 surrounded be her family. Beloved wife of the late Vaughn “Butch” Border; loving mother of Vaughn Border (Amanda) and Thomas Border (Rachel); grandma of Isabelle Border; daughter of the late Alice Sullivan (Harry) and Donald Dodus; sister of Donna, Dana and Donnie; lifelong friend of...
IVAN LAVRISIUK
Feb 8, 2026
IVAN LAVRISIUK, age 92; beloved husband of Elisabeth (nee Kessler) for 66 years; loving father of Tina Martin (Michael); son of the late Vasili and Galina; brother of William Landin (Susan), Nick Lane (Val) (both deceased) and Peter Lavrisiuk (deceased) (Maya); U.S. Army Veteran. Ivan enjoyed fixing all things, building homes and traveling. Funeral Service at Holy Trinity Orthodox Church,...
EDWARD GRDIC
Feb 7, 2026
EDWARD GRDIC, age 75; father of Lisa Diaz (Elias); loving grandfather of Elias Diaz, Elisa Diaz and Loida Diaz; son of the late Eduard Grdic and Franka Rampini; brother of Zvonimir Grdic and Lili Osborne. All services private.
Sally F. Dixon
Feb 6, 2026
SALLY F. DIXON (nee Fox), age 74; beloved wife of the late Shawn; loving mother of Max (Mandee) and Ryan; devoted grandmother of Alex; daughter of the late Phyllis and Jerome Fox; sister of Jerry Fox (Lenore), Mike Fox (Sue) and Tom Fox (Alaina); In-law to Maureen, Patricia and Bob, Diane and Michael, and Jan; Dear aunt and friend of...
KATHERINE JEAN VISNOSKY
Feb 6, 2026
KATHERINE JEAN VISNOSKY, age 65; beloved mother of Jennifer Lynn (deceased); daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Howard) Visnosky; sister of John Visnosky (Sandi), Paul Visnosky, Barbara Sweeney (deceased) and Donna Visnosky (deceased); aunt, great-aunt and great great-aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Mary Queen of Peace Church,...
TONY LAMONT REED
Feb 6, 2026
TONY LAMONT REED, age 50.
All Services at the RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) THURSDAY, February 12, 2026 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Interment Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
ELVIRA ROSSET
Feb 6, 2026
ELVIRA ROSSET (nee Petitti), age 75; passed away Friday, February 6, 2026; beloved wife of John; loving mother of Ezio (deceased) (Caroline); dearest grandmother of Sebastian and Trent; daughter of the late Prospero and Filomena (nee Ricchetti) Petitti; dear sister of Giovanna “Joanne” Rosset (Emilio), Vince Petitti, Dominic Petitti (Patricia) and Danny Petitti (Ann Marie); loving aunt and great aunt...
KATHLEEN M. COLE
Feb 6, 2026
KATHLEEN MARIE COLE (nee Tonti), age 66; beloved wife of Tom for 38 years; loving mother of T.J. (Amanda); proud grandmother of Hudson; dear daughter of the late Gene and Margaret Tonti; sister of Maria Bryant (Kevin); aunt of Brittany, Bethany and Brianna. Kathleen was author of a children’s book and enjoyed her time teaching Pre-K. Mass of Christian Burial...
FRANK JOHN GRASBERGER
Feb 5, 2026
Frank John Grasberger, 99, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, February 5, 2026, with his wife and daughter by his side.
Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Frank spent the majority of his career serving as a Cuyahoga County Engineer until his retirement.
He was a World War II Veteran, fought in the 106th Infantry Division of the Battle of...
VINCENT JOSEPH WOJTONEK
Feb 5, 2026
VINCENT J. WOJTONEK, age 60; passed away February 5, 2026. Beloved son of Vincent L. (deceased) and Josephine Wojtonek (nee Mandela); loving brother of Daniel Wojtonek (Janine), Karen Welch (Charles) and Alan Wojtonek; cherished uncle to Jared Welch, Lindsey Downie (Jon) and Vincent, Jesse, Kristen, Carly and Zachary; great uncle to Viktor and Ian Downie. Contributions may be made to...
