Obituary Listing

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...

Aug 25, 2024

H. NORA THOMAS (nee McKenna), age 64, passed away Sunday August 25, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late James Thomas; loving mother of Brianne Nisius and Megan Lance; step-mother of James Thomas (Erika), Kimberly Imbrigiotta (James), Timothy Thomas and Karen Meketa; devoted grandmother of Rhylan Lance-Bazdar, Dustin, Riley and Keegan Nisius, Julia Imbrigiotta, Alisa, Joshua and John Thomas; daughter...

Aug 25, 2024

JEANNIE C. KAISER (nee Knerem), age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Sunday August 25, 2024.  Loving mom and mom-in-law of Diane Downie (Bryan), David Kaiser (deceased) (Julie), Valerie Rzeszotarski (Ernie) and Jeff Kaiser (Meg); loving grandma of Jason (Mary), Amanda (Jimmy), Brittany (Olafur), Courtney (Kyle), Cole, Kimberly (Jeff), Jonathan (Lindsey), Shannon, Kevin (Katie) and Kelly...

Aug 25, 2024

PAUL WARNER, age 88; of Strongsville, Ohio; born in Hunting Ground, West Virginia. Passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024.  Beloved husband of Pauline (nee Arbogast) for 67 years; loving father of Paul M. Warner (deceased) and Paula Jean “P.J.” Warner; dearest grandfather of Cooper Schimpff and Charlotte Schimpff; brother of Priscilla Mullenax (Brooks, deceased) and the late Mabel Bennett...

Aug 24, 2024

JOSEPHINE L. SOMRAK (nee Privitera); beloved and devoted wife of the late Joseph for 40 years; loving mother of Anthony (Janice), Christine, Victoria, Stephanie Sowinski (James) and Danielle Skoczen (Michael); dearest grandmother of Jenna-Rae, Gabriella, Victoria, Gianna, Augustine, Aniela, Francesca and Joseph; daughter of the late Antonino and Maria (nee Lazzara) Privitera; dear sister of Nancy Cosentino (deceased) (Leonard),...

Aug 23, 2024

DORIS M. KACZMAREK (nee Kowalski), age 98, passed away August 23, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Waldemer for 36 years; loving mother of Donna, Timothy and Janice Kaczmarek; sister of the late Angeline Bacho; grandma to her granddogs Lucy, Harper, Crosby and Mickey.  Doris retired from American Greetings after 25 years.  She volunteered at Deaconess Hospital and MetroHealth...

Aug 21, 2024

JOHN J. ZAJACZ, age 63, passed away on Wednesday August 21, 2024. Beloved son of the late John and Anna Zajacz (nee Hornyak); loving brother of Anne Zajacz and the late Michael Zajacz.

John was born on September 8, 1960. He graduated from Cardinal Stritch High School in 1978. He received a degree in Electronic Technology from...

Aug 21, 2024

YVONNE K. RIDDLE (nee Miluch), Age 72 of Parma passed away Wednesday August 21, 2024; beloved wife of the late Christian; Loving mother of Christian (Lori), Daniel (Sarah) and Matthew (Tressa); grandmother of Gavin, Elliott and Taylor; daughter of the late Steven and Adele (nee Boukhair) Miluch; dear sister of Nell Higgins (Tom), Steve Miluch, Denise Basic (Michael) and...

Aug 21, 2024

THOMAS HORAN, age 28, passed away August 21, 2024. Beloved husband of Megan Killip; loving son of Antoinette and the late John (Jack) Horan; dearest brother of John Horan (Amanda); dear uncle of Camille Horan; grandson of Mouhib (deceased) and Nadia Wehbe and Thomas and Kathleen Horan (both deceased); Godson of Noreen McCafferty and Nemtallah Daher; Nephew to Mona...

Aug 20, 2024

CARLOS M. COLON, age 77, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. Loving husband of Maria for 45 years; beloved father of Javier E. Colon and Diana Lakatos (deceased) (Mario); cherished grandfather of Olivia and Emily Lakatos; great-grandfather of Milas; son of Carlos and Felicita Colon; brother of Ida Colon and Louie Colon (deceased); uncle, cousin and dear friend...

Aug 20, 2024

CATHERINE J. STITT, (nee Hocevar), age 61. Beloved wife of 44 years to Douglas; daughter of the late Joseph and Luann Kruegar; sister of Debra Hocevar and the late Russell Hocevar; daughter-in-law of Rick Stitt, Jr. (Terri, deceased) and Crystle.  Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW ROAD), Monday from 4-7 p.m....

Aug 20, 2024

TERESA GERACI (nee Bossi), age 86; beloved wife of the late Samuel for 62 years; loving mother of Sal Geraci (Kathleen), Rosetta Geraci Rowbottom (James) and Victor Geraci (Camilla); proud grandmother of Michael Geraci (Kristi), Nina Saunders (Ryan), Jim Rowbottom, Catherine Rowbottom, Daniel Rowbottom (Mallory), Mark Geraci, Kristen Sustar (Tommy) and Matthew Geraci; dearest great-grandmother of Emmett, Connor, Mia,...

Aug 19, 2024

MICHAEL R. SCHMELHAUS, age 53, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on August 19, 2024.  Beloved son of Richard E. and Judith M. (both deceased); dearly loved brother of Gail A. Motley (Wayne C.) and Laurie L. Eadelis (David A.); cherished uncle of Meghan M. and Connor E. Eadelis; dear friend of many. He had a heart of...

Aug 18, 2024

SAMAR SAAH, Age 53, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on August 18, 2024. Loving wife of the late Ghasson Saah; cherished mother of Peter, Sandra and Jamal Saah; beloved daughter of Fouad (deceased) and Alice Haddad; sister of Issa, Alla, Randa, Jakleen, Marleen, Magdoulin, Sahar and Rania; aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Funeral Service at...

Aug 17, 2024

MICHAEL J. SILEY, Age 88; beloved husband of Arlene (nee Vallar) for 62 years; loving father of Amy Lindsey and Michael John Siley II; dearest grandfather of Madison and Olivia Lindsey; son of Michael and Ann (nee Pukach) (both deceased); brother of Robert (deceased) (Bonnie) and Elaine Fugate (Ron) (both deceased); uncle and friend of many. Mike was a...

Aug 17, 2024

ARCHBISHOP YOUSSEF MASSOUD MASSOUD, Age 84; beloved son of the late Israel and Saada; loving brother of Adel (deceased), Dalal (deceased), Amin (deceased), Youssef, Bahia (deceased), Harb (deceased), Amira, Martha (deceased), Halim and Naim (deceased); dearest uncle and great uncle of many.

Born in Kafroun, Syria, on April 28, 1940. His parents are Israel and Saada Massoud....