James S. Kacsmarik
Jul 9, 2025
JAMES S. KACSMARIK, age 82, of Parma, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Beloved husband of Antoinette (nee Chippy) for 60 years; loving father of Antoinette DiNardo (Anthony) and Greg S. Kacsmarik, Sr. (Shelly); dearest grandfather of Greg S. Kacsmarik, Jr. (Kassidy), Dominique DiNardo, Jacque Kacsmarik, Vanessa DiNardo and Nikolette Kacsmarik; great-grandfather of Greg S. Kacsmarik, III and...
William A. Thiel
Jul 8, 2025
WILLIAM A. THIEL, age 47; passed away July 8, 2025. Loving father of Heaven Thiel (fiancé, Kevin Treece), Willow Faith Thiel, Billy Thiel and Gracie Thiel; son of the late Karol and Patricia Thiel; brother of Kellie Dos Santos, Michael Thiel and Lauren Thiel; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. Will loved Yankee baseball, fishing and was an...
Philomena F. Poslet
Jul 7, 2025
PHILOMENA F. POSLET (nee Medaglia), age 98; beloved wife of the late Michael “Russian Mike”; loving mother of Michael Jr. (Kathleen) and Allen (Maureen); dearest grandmother of Amy Pavlas, Michael (Debbie), Christopher, Michelle Perc (Nathan), Joseph and Daniel (Nikki); great-grandmother of Ryan, Samantha, Deklyn, Brooklyn, Mikey, Lainey and Remy; daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Medaglia (nee Rocco);...
Sheila Ann Carney
Jul 7, 2025
SHEILA ANN CARNEY, age 65; of Brook Park. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025. Loving mother of Chris Crawford (Kristen) and Amanda Carney; dearest grandmother of Christopher Crawford and Xavier Carney; daughter of the late James and Margaret Mary Carney; dearest sister of James P. Carney, Jr., Jaqueline DiDonato (Thomas) and Mary Gerrick; loving aunt of Gabrielle...
Carol J. Pla
Jul 6, 2025
CAROL J. PLA (nee Console), age 75; beloved wife of the late Jorge; loving mother of Mike McCandless (Melissa) and Mark Welch (Linda); dearest grandmother of Aidan McCandless, Evan McCandless and Calvin Welch; daughter of the late Rocco and Jeanette Console; sister of the late Angela Console. Prayer service at the funeral home, Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30...
Dorothy Ellen Jira
Jul 5, 2025
Dorothy Ellen Jira, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Born Dorothy Ellen Thorpe on August 29, 1929, she was the loving daughter of William E. and Mary K. (Morris) Thorpe. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Clarence F. Jira, a proud U.S. Army WWII Veteran (passed 2011). She was also...
Michael Anthony Heryak
Jul 5, 2025
MICHAEL ANTHONY HERYAK, age 63; beloved husband of Janet for 37 years; loving father of Lillian (Viet An Tran), Rosa (Matthew Orehek) and Edwin (fiancée, Jessica DiSalvatore); cherished grandfather of Theodore, Alexander (deceased), Xavier (deceased), Benjamin, and Magdalena Tran; son of Michael and Marlette Heryak (deceased); brother of Marlette Christe (Charles); son-in-law of Edgar F. (deceased) and Ursula Wyrwas;...
Lena Marie English
Jul 4, 2025
LENA MARIE ENGLISH (nee Barnes), Age 64 of Lorain, passed away on Friday July 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late George English, Jr.; loving mother of Timothy Raba (Mellissa), Adam Raba (Hannah) and Dolores Fuller (Charles, deceased); dearest grandmother of Julia Walker (Elias), Andrew Raba, Jessica Raba and Violet Fuller; great grandmother of Marrie Anne and Abel Walker;...
Grace M. Gamellia
Jul 4, 2025
Grace Gamellia, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, as well as her two daughters, Marsha and Mary Louise. Grace is survived by her son and daughter in law, James and Kimberly, and her beloved grandchildren, James Albert (Amy Galloway), Nathan William (Kaila Handler), Nicholas Dominic,...
Robert William Bates
Jun 30, 2025
ROBERT WILLIAM BATES, age 76, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, sadly passed away on June 30, 2025 while battling cancer. Born October 14, 1948, in Berea, Ohio. Bob was known for his gifted athleticism, contagious laughter, and deep love for his family and friends. Bob played several sports, attended Kent State University and helped win several club championships at Medina...
William E. Swallow, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
WILLIAM E. SWALLOW, JR., age 84; of Brunswick. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Toni (nee Mion) for 40 years; cherished and devoted father of Denise Bucci (Joseph), William Swallow (Angela), Angela Wohlgemuth (Michael) and Brian Hunt; dearest papa of Joseph Bucci (deceased), Anthony Bucci (Erin), Donnamarie Ironwing (Dalton), Natalie Swallow, William Swallow,...
Duane F. Kreilach, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
DUANE F. KREILACH, JR., age 54; beloved son of Duane F. Kreilach, Sr. (Martha) and the late Debbie Kreilach; devoted significant other of Cynthia Miller; beloved father of Dayna Kreilach and Dalton Kreilach; grandfather of Liliana, Julianne and Kylan; dear brother of Dawn Vargas, Darin Kreilach (Michelle) and Dan Kreilach (Angie); loving uncle and dear friend. Prayer Service at...
Richard R. Matuska
Jun 27, 2025
RICHARD R. MATUSKA, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. Beloved son of the late William and Bertha (nee Bartkowski); brother of the late William. Friend of many. A celebration of Rich’s life will be held at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 from 5-7 p.m.
Lyn Jacko
Jun 26, 2025
LINDA DIANE JACKO “Lyn” (nee Haurin), age 71, passed away June 26, 2025. Daughter of the late Ralph and Eleanore Haurin; sister of the late Randy Haurin; dear friend of Patty and Lyn. She loved photography and traveling. Lyn worked as a Medical Secretary at Fairview Hospital for 20 years. She will be missed by her many friends at...
John P. Russo
Jun 25, 2025
JOHN P. RUSSO, age 72; of Broadview Heights. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Margaret “Meg” (nee Petrich) for 49 years; loving father of Jessie Lobaza (Mike) and Tim Russo (Katy); dearest Nonno of Dominic and Emily Lobaza “Domilys”, George and Henry Russo; son of the late Giovanni and Antonia Russo; brother of...
Richard L. Ball, Jr.
Jun 24, 2025
RICHARD L. BALL, JR., age 63; loving father of Amanda Ball and Jetta Ball; grandfather of two; son of the late Richrd L. Ball, Sr. and Phyllis Pyle (nee Stapleton); cherished brother of Cathy Ball (deceased), Sarah Hughes (Thomas, deceased), David Ball (deceased) (Tonya); uncle of four; great uncle of six; cousin and dear friend of many. U.S. Army...
Michael Charlillo
Jun 23, 2025
MICHAEL CHARLILLO, age 97; beloved husband of 64 years to the late Dorothy (nee Sage); cherished son of the late Frank and Jennie Charlillo (nee LaRiccia); loving father of Cynthia Maynard (Charles), Kim Michael (Maureen), Claude Michael (Judi) and Laura Bastulli (Peter); grandfather of Michael (Terra), Colleen (Ryan), Matthew, Kelley (Matt), Neil, Stephanie, Christopher, Scott (Hannah), Julie, Eric, Lea...
Patrick A. Carney
Jun 23, 2025
PATRICK A. CARNEY, JR., age 68; of Seven Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Jean Marie Carney (nee Borchert); loving father of Patrick A. Carney III (Jaclyn) and Ryan Miocic (Stipe); dearest papa of Meelah Claire Miocic, Adelyn Colleen Carney and Mateo Cruz Miocic; son of Patrick, Sr. and Mary Ellen Carney; brother...
James Clifford Childs
Jun 22, 2025
JAMES CLIFFORD CHILDS, Age 82, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Loving husband of the late Connie for 23 years; beloved father of James M. Childs, Jeffrey M. Childs and Angela M. Kress (Daniel); cherished grandfather of Derek J. and Nathan D. Kress; son of the late Clifford Raymond and Ann Bynum Childs (nee McCarley); brother of Dee...
Sylvester Thomas Orges
Jun 21, 2025
SYLVESTER THOMAS ORGES, age 91 of Cleveland (Parma), Ohio died Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Parma Community Hospital.
Sylvester was born on December 9, 1933 to Jacob and Agnes (Krysiak) Orges in Madera, PA. He relocated after marriage to Parma, Ohio and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church at the time of his passing. Sylvester...
