Obituary Listing

Dec 17, 2023

MARGARET YONEY, beloved mother of Rebecca Almodovar (deceased) (Billy), Elizabeth Yoney and William Joseph Yoney; grandmother of Kyle, Aaron, Angelo, Gabriel and Lexi; great-grandmother of William, Solomon, Jubilee and Michael.  All services private.

Dec 16, 2023

Maria Posanti, age 76: beloved mother of Lisa M. Casarona (Carly) and Tommy Posanti (Collin)(Matt); cherished sister of Phil Posanti (Patty); loving aunt to Erin and Phillip (Dani) Posanti; dear cousin to many. Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Wilma Posanti (nee Basile).

Maria will be remembered as an avid sports fan. She...

Dec 15, 2023

MICHAEL M. SAHLICA, age 82; beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Zolmerchik) for 57 years; loving father of Jeffrey (Michelle), Michael and Michelle (Michael Wasil); grandfather of five; son of the late Michael and Alice (nee Drabik); brother of the late Rose Marie Mezera; uncle and dear friend of many.  “Iron Mike” was a U.S. Air Force Veteran,...

Dec 15, 2023

CHARLOTTE B. WOLF (nee Edel), age 92; beloved mother of Don Wolf (Karen), Sandra Scott, Nick Wolf (deceased), Sharon Dial, Brian Simon (Ellen) and Anthony Wolf; loving grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother; daughter of the late Erwin and Clara Edel; sister of Bernice (deceased), Laverne (deceased), Blanche (deceased), Edward (deceased), Erwin (deceased), Leona (deceased), Arthur (deceased), Eleanor (deceased), Carol...

Dec 14, 2023

JAMES “BUZZ” YOUNG, age 75; Devoted and loving Husband of Jean Young (nee Palazzo), passed away December 14, 2023. Born in Cleveland and raised in Sandusky to loving parents Judge James and Evangeline Young (both deceased). Buzz was a hands-on and extremely devoted Father to Jake Young (Carmen). Loving brother to Mary Lee Bradley (John) and brother-in-law to John...

Dec 13, 2023

ARGENTINA ROCCO (nee Parente), Age 88; beloved wife of the late Raimondo; loving mother of John (Jennifer); devoted nonna of Samantha, Raimondo, and Salvatore; daughter of the late Raffaele and Francesca Parente; sister of Giuseppa Tieri (Angelo) (both deceased), Giuseppe Parente (Anna Margherita) (both deceased), Maria DiRuggiero (Italo) (both deceased), Emilio Parente (Rosina) (both deceased), Alex Parente (deceased) (Patricia)...

Dec 12, 2023

LESTER K. POWERS, age 73; beloved husband of Carol “Sue” (nee Workman) for 48 years; loving father of Kenneth and Anthony (Marianne); devoted grandfather of Kaylee; son of the late Arlen and Theora; brother of Denver (deceased) (Dottie), Juanita Tomblin (Leslie, deceased), Cora Hager (Fred, deceased), Dora Roberts (Ronnie, deceased), Leota Farley (Elwood) (both deceased), Della Powers (Robert Adams,...

Dec 12, 2023

ROGER SHREVE, age 70; beloved husband of Karyn (nee Ignath); loving father of Steven (Janet); cherished grandfather of Lilliana; son of the late Arvel and Shirley; brother of the late Branson and Joyce; U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran.  All services private.

Dec 12, 2023

SALVATORE A. GENTILE, age 89, passed away at home, peacefully and comfortably, surrounded by his family.  Beloved husband of the late Beverly Ann (nee Kurz); loving and devoted father of Glenn Gentile (Carol), Nicholas Gentile (Kathy), Janis Laufman (Myron), Joyce Rieth (Kevin) and Gail Wojnicz (Nick); dearest grandpa of Jennifer Layton (J.R.), Ryan Rieth (Laura), Kacey Gentile, Kyle Laufman,...

Dec 11, 2023

Anthony “Butchie” LaPerna

Anthony LaPerna, age 92, of Seven Hills, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2023.  He was a devoted father, a loving, loyal husband, a cherished grandfather and a member of IBEW local 38 for 72 years.

Anthony found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life, particularly his passion for golf,...

Dec 9, 2023

ARTHUR J. SONEGO, age 87; beloved husband of the late Antonette “Toni” (nee Gargano); loving father of Arthur, Jr. (Debra), Steven (Marsha, deceased), Paul (deceased) (Susan), Mark and Kimberly (Pete, deceased); dearest grandfather of Yvonne, Steven, Jr., Arthur III, Anthony, Michael, Amy and Torio; great-grandfather of 11; son of the late John and Eva (nee Mion). Member of the...

Dec 9, 2023

VICTORIA “VICKIE” REID, age 48; loving mother of Michael (Natalie) and Nathan; daughter of Linda and the late Louis Reid; sister of Matthew (Kayla); wife of Floyd.  Vicki loved roller skating and her dogs.  Mass of Christian Burial at Mary Queen of the Apostles Church, 6455 Engle Rd., Brook Park, Friday, December 15, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy...

Dec 8, 2023

SCOTT ANDREW ROSENBERRY, SR., Age 39; Passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2023. Loving father of Alexis Wells, Alyssa, Alizabeth, Alayna and Scott Rosenberry, Jr.; beloved son of the late Alvin and Jeannie (nee Scott) Rosenberry; Special friend of Daniel Bundus, Danielle Bundus and Jamie Wells; cherished cousin and dear friend of many. All Services Private.

Dec 7, 2023

AMY CHRISTINE ALLEN (nee Baldwin), age 44; devoted mother of Shane Holloway (fiancé, Madison), Ethan Holloway (fiancé, Silver) and Parker Holloway; step-mother of Sherry Holloway (Avie), Jacquelyn Niermeyer (Russell); former wife of Richard Holloway; cherished daughter of Medra Jaeger (Michael) and the late Richard Baldwin; grandmother of Carter and Devan Williamson; sister of Richard Alan Baldwin (Lisa); step-sister of...

Dec 7, 2023

RITA TOKARSKY (nee Buzaleski), age 93; beloved wife of the late John; daughter of the late Frank and Hermine Buzaleski; loving sister of the late Dolores Shega (Joe); devoted aunt of Joe Shega (Connie), Dave Shega (Karen), Bob Shega and John Shega (JoAnn). In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 29850...

Dec 7, 2023

MARY M. ASSAD, age 96; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Sylvia (nee Shibley); loving sister of the late Josephine Nemer (Doy), Tom (Jaqueline), Ernie and Laurice; dearest aunt of many. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Rd.,...

Dec 6, 2023

SIMON ZARIFE, age 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023.  Beloved husband of Amal (nee Karim) for 45 years; loving father of Houda Crable (Dan), Christine Green (Ray), Nicole Gove (Chris), Simon Zarife, Jr. and Sarah Paolino (Gabe); dearest grandfather of Dominic, Lucas, Olivia, Vince, Reid, Jacob, Amalia, Gabriel, Victoria, Julia, Giovanni and Simon; son of the...

Dec 6, 2023

MARICA DJILAS (nee Bogavac), lovingly known as Baba, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 80, surrounded by her family.  Loving mother of Nikola (Slavica) and Milovan “Miles” (Suzy); cherished grandmother of Bianca Mar (Parker), Dragan Djilas, Shannon Djilas (Brett Lilek), Marko Meier and Andrija Djilas; proud great-grandmother of Presten Mar; dear aunt of Lidija...

Dec 6, 2023

WARDI FRANCIS (nee Owen), age 100; beloved wife of the late Faouzi Francis; loving mother of David Francis (deceased) (Patricia), Dolly Francis, Susan Gerrick (Christopher), George Francis (Maryalice), Joanne Manikas (Christopher) and Margo Francis; dear grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of 15; survived by sisters Antionette, of Canada and Violet, of Boston.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions...

Dec 4, 2023

DORIS I. PACHECO, age 77; beloved wife of Antonio, Sr.; loving mother of Antonio, Jr. (Linette) and Jose (Anthia); devoted grandmother of Antonio “Gabe” and Juliana; daughter of the late Ignacio and Isabel; dear sister of Lola Oliveras; loving aunt and friend of many. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael the Archangel Church, 3114 Scranton Rd., Cleveland, Monday,...