Obituary Listing

Sep 19, 2024

LEON J. SIMS (SZYMCZAK), age 94; beloved husband of the late June (nee Coleman) for 71 years; loving father of Gail Meltzer, Bob Sims (Terry), Mark Sims (Linda) and Kim Giaimo (Bill); devoted grandfather and great-grandfather of many; son of the late Leo and Nora Szymczak; brother of the late Eleanor Kopowski. Leon was a longtime pressman for the...

Sep 17, 2024

ARTHUR T. LETTIERI, age 76, of Strongsville.  Cleveland Police Officer, retired; loving father of Tammy (Christopher Lanaghan); beloved son of the late Arthur and Mildred; dear brother of the late Bernadette.  Also survived by his canine companion Cody.  Contributions may be made to the Tri-State Collie Rescue www.tristatecollierescue.org or the Northeast Ohio SPCA www.northeastohiospca.org. Services at the funeral home...

Sep 17, 2024

PAUL V. BUSCIGLIO, age 77.  Devoted husband of Debra (nee Adkins); beloved father of Cynthia DeSota (John), Lisa Geschke (Carl) and Vincent Busciglio (Kim); cherished grandfather of Michael DeSota (Chrissy), Jessica DeSota (deceased), Brianna Geschke, Joseph, Tyler and Kaylee Busciglio; loved great-grandfather of Cordelia DeSota; son of the late Dominic and Josephine Busciglio; dear brother, uncle and friend.  All...

Sep 16, 2024

RALPH J. KABAY, age 81; beloved husband of Cindy (nee Francis); loving father of John Kabay, Justine Withrow (deceased) and Jason Kabay (Lisa); grandfather of David, Melissa, Nicole, Simone, Nina, Herbie, Ashley, Jacob and Ronni; brother of Charlotte Solarz (Larry, deceased) and Patricia Darnell (George) (both deceased); U.S. Army Veteran. A Celebration of Ralph’s Life will be held at...

Sep 16, 2024

FADY JOAUHARI KADI, age 45; of Lebanon. Beloved husband of Donna Nader Ghosn; loving father of Andrew, Leya and Chloe; dearest son of Oussama Joauhari and Iman Kadi; brother of Shahnaz Dakdouk (Sleiman) and Wissam Joauhari; uncle of Rami, Reem and Randy Dakdouk. Friend of many in Lebanon, Abu Dhabi and the United States. Services at the funeral home,...

Sep 16, 2024

BRET AARON KANCHES, age 60, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024. Beloved husband of Debbie Kanches; loving stepfather of Jeremy Clink (Heather), Christopher Clink (Jill), Bryan Clink (Samira) and the late Kellie Clink; dearest grandfather of 12; son of Paul and the late Rosalyn Kanches; brother of Christopher Kanches (Kristy); dear friend of many. He was loved...

Sep 15, 2024

CHARLES “CHUCK” BASILE, age 77, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 with his family by his side.  He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gail (nee Mellinger); his children, Carmen Basile (Jennifer), Nancy Harris (Wes) and Lea Proffitt (Heath); his six grandchildren, Kayleigh, Kimberly and Joey Basile, Dana and Jamie Harris and Jackson Proffitt; dear siblings...

Sep 14, 2024

MICHAEL J. HUSTAK, age 75, passed away, surrounded by his family, Saturday, September 14, 2024.  Beloved husband of Linda (nee McConnell) for 55 years; loving father of Michelle Kuntz (David), Joy Ebenger (John) and Krista Browning (Michael); cherished Papa of Hannah, Lilly, Jack, Emily, Natalie, Austin, Carter and Shelby; son of the late Edward and Priscilla Hustak; brother of...

Sep 12, 2024

ROBERT C. SAVARINO, age 75; of Aurora. Passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Loving father of Regina Gleisser (Christopher), Robert Savarino and Anthony Savarino; dearest grandfather of Emily and Christopher Gleisser, Jr.; son of Anthony and Virginia (nee Curtaccio) Savarino (both deceased); dear brother of Susan Osicki (Dennis) (both deceased), Anthony Savarino (Gayle), twin Ronald Savarino (Vicki), Lorraine...

Sep 10, 2024

Robin Amber Zingales (née Ruff), age 61, of Parma Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024, at Hospice Services of Southwest General in Strongsville, Ohio, after a short battle with cancer. She was born on October 24, 1962, in Massillon, Ohio.

Robin was a beloved partner to Thomas Holmes and is survived by her brothers,...

Sep 9, 2024

CLEVE MICHAEL KAUFMAN, age 53; loving father of Melissa Peddle (Mark); beloved grandfather of Lincoln and Lydia Peddle; cherished son of Cleve and Linda Kaufman; devoted brother of Geoff Kaufman and Grace Kaufman; uncle of Cameron, Madelyn, Jacqueline, Joseph and Ava Kaufman; nephew, cousin and dear friend of many. Cleve was a long-time Iron Worker with Local 17. He...

Sep 9, 2024

FILOUR ALRASHID, age 80; of Syria. Beloved wife of the late Jarjoura Daura; loving mother of Ghada Daura (Elias Slaibi), Kameel Doura, Diana Daura (Betrous Shahhoud) of Syria, Jumana Daura (Waled Moussa) of Syria, Anwar Daura (Lamis Khouri) of Syria and Nouri Daura (Nouha Sassin) of Syria; dearest grandmother and friend of many in the United States and Syria....

Sep 9, 2024

CRISTETO L. FIDER (age 72); passed away on September 9, 2024. Son of the late Gregorio and Agapita (nee Lawas) Fider; brother of Josefina Buniel (Agape), Renato Fider (deceased), Lamberto Fider (deceased) (Editha), Davis Gregory Fider (Allein) and Diane Fider (Ariel Villanueva); cherished uncle, cousin and friend of many. Cristeto attended Dr. Alejandro Albert Elementary School, the University of...

Sep 8, 2024

CHERYL D. HAKAL (nee Dutton), age 70; passed away on September 8, 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer. Beloved wife of Albert Hakal for 39 years; loving mother of Matthew Hakal and Allison Hakal; daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy Dutton; sister of Debra Nash (deceased) (Tom), Phyllis Alvarez (Miguel), Janet Howard (Carl, deceased) and Laura Golobic...

Sep 7, 2024

JOSEPH “JOEY” KELLEY, age 43, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 7, 2024 from complications of pneumonia.  Beloved husband of Jessica (nee Casciano) for 11 years; loving father of Toni “Baby Toni” Kelley and Dominic Casciano; papa of Olivia Drago; loving son of Ken and Ally Kelley; dearest brother of Pam Kelley; dear uncle of Cory...

Sep 6, 2024

MICHAEL D. CHERNEK, Age 62; beloved son of the late John and Edith; loving brother of Ron (Marie) and Michelle Budzik (Gary); dearest uncle of Lauren Wunderle (Brian), Ryan Budzik and Jonathan Chernek (Courtney); great uncle of Kennedy. Family and Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 from 4-7...

Sep 5, 2024

JAMILE HABIB SHAKKOUR, age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Beloved daughter of the late Habib and Mariam (nee Rizk); loving sister of Samira Rizk (Rizk, deceased), Naame, George (deceased) (Georgette), Mona, Afaf Jeris (Simaan) and Sami (Odette); loving aunt, great-aunt and dear friend of many.  Jamile was a dedicated member of St. Elias Church where...

Sep 2, 2024

THOMAS J. THOMAS, age 95, US Army Veteran, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 2, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  Beloved husband of Theresa for 64 years; loving father of Theresa (Edward), Ann Marie (Thomas), Linda, Thomas, Karen (Steve), Sharon (Jeff) and Lisa; dearest grandfather, great-grandfather, beloved uncle and lifelong friend to many; son of the...

Sep 1, 2024

HENRY P. MARZENSKI, JR., age 74; beloved husband of Sylvia (nee Sprague) for 43 years; loving father of Matt (Michele), Brad (Tom), Henry III (Heather), Valerie Rowland (Joe) and Sarah Jecubic; devoted grandpa/ papa of Jacob (Jennifer), Justin, Kortney, Shawn, Tyler, Dexter, Brielle, Henry IV and Mallory; brother of Diana Kramer (Rick); loving uncle.  In lieu of flowers, contributions...

Aug 31, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Bruce Bullington Jr., age 53; passed away on August 31, 2024, devoted husband of Michelle; loving father of Jeremiah (Nicole) and Sarah Bullington; step-father of D.J. and Jacob; cherished Pappy of Jeremiah Jr. and Sawyer; preceded in death by his father Gerald Bruce Bullington Sr. (deceased 1972), and loving mother Betty Peline Bullington; dear brother of Sharon...