Obituary Listing

Sep 24, 2024

BETTY SNITCH (nee Siek), age 95; beloved wife of Harold (deceased); loving mother of Thomas (Mary), Kathleen Zacharias, David (deceased) and Nancy Peters (Ken); devoted grandmother of Michelle Zacharias (Rob), Mark Zacharias (Kara) and Brighton Peters; soon-to-be great-gramma; dearest daughter of Max and Anastasia Siek (both deceased); dear sister of Norbert Siek (deceased) and sister-in-law of Fern Siek (deceased);...

Sep 24, 2024

WILBUR G. BARATH, Age 87; beloved son of the late Frank and Florence Barath; loving brother of Darlene Falkowski (Frank, deceased); devoted uncle of Lisa Marie Falkowski, John Wilbur Falkowski and the late Steven Falkowski. Friends will be received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 FROM 2-4 P.M.

Sep 23, 2024

WILLIAM J. BERNARD, age 91, of Brook Park, passed away peacefully Monday, September 23, 2024.  Beloved husband of Jeannette (nee Gautreau) for almost 70 years; loving father of Dorine Minnehan (Randall, deceased), Ernie Bernard (deceased) (Kathy), David Bernard (Yumiko Tatara), Donna Ryant (Doug), Theresa Bost (Brian) and Denise Tolliver (Lee, deceased); dearest grandfather of Drew, Caitlin, Matthew, Christopher, Alex,...

Sep 22, 2024

GERALDINE “GERRY” JACKSON (nee Gill), 87, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024. Beloved by her family and many friends. Loving mother of Jim (Linda), Jennifer Kalac (Russell Senato) and Colleen Forster (Jack); dearest grandmother of Patrick Monnolly, Kelli Thiel (Austin), Joshua (Kayla) and Brianna Jackson (Corbyn Muir), and Brendan and Dylan Forster; great grandmother of Kollin, Reagan, Zooey, Ainsley...

Sep 20, 2024

Michael Zaderecky died peacefully at the age of 106 on September 20, 2024. Mike was born on April 22, 1918, to Nicholas and Stella (Shamrock) Zaderecky in Hamtramck, Michigan. He was a preschooler when his family moved to Northeast Ohio. A 1937 graduate of the now closed South High School in Slavic Village, Mike attended Kent State University before...

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...