Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2023

PATRICIA ANN PACIOTTI (nee Barnhart) of Strongsville passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Beloved Wife of Frank for 64 years. Loving Mother of Judy Semple, Jo-Anne Paciotti (Blaine Dickerson), David Paciotti (Kim), Jill Paciotti, and Nanci Huffman (Denny). Dearest Grandmother of Ryan Semple, Matthew Paciotti (Abbey) and Jennifer Paciotti. Great Grandmother of Gemma and Ava. Private family...

Sep 15, 2023

GAIL M. ZVER (nee Romano); beloved wife of Joe Sr.; dear mother of Sherry Jakubiec (nee Zver) (Joe Salerno), Joe Zver Jr. (Michele Prezenkowski), Melissa Zver (mother of Joseph III and Amber), and Chris Zver (Kelly Kramp); loving grandmother of Joseph III, David III, Amber, Matthew, Shooter and Bella; sister of Dolores Downey (Bill), David Romano (Margaret), John Romano...

Sep 13, 2023

DONNA M. BUTKIEWICZ (nee Hyvarinen), age 88, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, with her loving family at her side. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Linda Moorehead, Barbara Sloan, Joseph Butkiewicz, Jr. and Ruth Kremer (Eric); grandmother of Sarah Krovontka (Matt), Jessica Shupe (Michael), Jim Carlton III, Tom Carlton and Katie Junker...

Sep 13, 2023

MICHAEL J. YAKUBICS, age 70; beloved husband and best friend of Teri (nee Snowberger) for 46 years; loving father of Michael A. (Julie) and Rachael Lowe (Bryant); dearest grandpa of Jack, Michael, Evelyn, Frances and Audrey; son of Eileen and the late Michael; brother of William (Stacy), Eileen (Walter) and Karen (Jeff); uncle and dear friend of many. U.S....

Sep 13, 2023

JOSEPH LEON, age 61; of Westlake, Ohio; raised in Kafroun, Syria. Beloved husband of Nahla (nee Khouri) for 37 years; loving father of Louie Leon (deceased), Zaina Leon (Matthew D’Amico), Layla Leon and Elias Leon; son of Monef and Tarez (nee Jaroush) Leon (both deceased); brother of Najeeb Leon (deceased) (Daad), Mary Leon (Daas Makdissi), Haikal Leon (Noel) and...

Sep 12, 2023

GAIL A. D’AMICO (nee Trende), age 77; loving mother of Paul Bene and Nicole D’Amico; dearest grandmother of Eileena Jones, Adam, Mazzen Mario and Liliana Abouhashem; dear daughter of the late Charles and Eileen Trende; sister of Gary Trende (Patricia); aunt and dear friend of many; lifelong companion, and former wife, of Mario D’Amico. Gail was a retired longtime...

Sep 12, 2023

JEANNETTE PAPSON (nee Puflea), age 80; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of David (Debbie), Daniel, Scott (Linda) and Michelle (Joseph Gilreath); dearest grandmother of Kristina Cox (James), Daniel, Brennan Singleton (Dimitra Cesaratto), David (Megan Miller), Michael (Chelsea Derbin), Mya, Caden, and Joseph Gilreath; great-grandmother of Aria, Peyton and...

Sep 11, 2023

JAMES P. PRESLEY, age 65; beloved husband of Angela Rossi for 36 years; loving father of James A. (Michaela), Matthew (Selena) and Peter; dearest grandfather of Mackenzie, Anthony, James` Jr., Giovanni and Mateo; brother of Michael, Ricky (deceased), Bruce and Karen; uncle, great-uncle and dear friend of many.  Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT...

Sep 11, 2023

JOANN ROSE NEMES (nee Bash), age 88; beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of David (Tricia) and the late James; dearest grandmother of James, Michael, Johnathan and Timothy; great-grandmother of James; daughter of the late Carl and Emma Bash; sister of the late Eileen Mincik and Jean Sabo; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Joann was a retired...

Sep 11, 2023

LINDA E. PANACCIONE (nee Schwelgin), age 67; beloved wife of the late Benjamin; loving mother of Michael (Sharon) and Gregory (Jennifer); devoted grandmother of Xavier, Gabriel, Alexis, Miriam, Nevaeh, Gregory II and Benjamin; daughter of the late Harry Schwelgin and Helen Irion; sister of Patricia Schwelgin, Eric Schwelgin and Mark Schwelgin; devoted sister-in-law of Frances Panaccione and seven others;...

Sep 10, 2023

WILLIAM J. MAYVILLE, JR., age 48; beloved husband of Jessica (nee Finzer) for 20 years; loving father of Hunter; cherished son of William J., Sr. and Dianne Mayville; dear brother of Mark (Samantha), Daniel (Ann) and Mike (Nicole); son-in-law of Cathy Farnung and Jerry Finzer (deceased); uncle of Grayson, Lucas, Danny, Jr., Jayden, Mason, Olivia, Riley, Elleana and Michael....

Sep 9, 2023

NADEZHDA MENGELIS, age 66; beloved wife of Ivan for 43 years; loving mother of Aleksey (Olga) and Liyene Russell (Mike); devoted grandmother of Emily, Maxim, Evelina, Elena and Timothy; daughter of the late Fyedor and Ekaterina Murashov; sister of Nina, Lyubov, Valentina, Vera, Valeriy, Yuriy, Vladimir and Sergey.  Services at Parma Park Church of God, 12000 Huffman Rd., Friday,...

Sep 7, 2023

Shawna Louise Carpenter-Scheall

Born April 26, 1972 - September 7, 2023

Beloved daughter of the late Gerald Carpenter and Judy Malamud. Graduated from Westlake Highschool Class of 1990. She received her EMT-P, R.N. and a BSBM from University of Pheonix. Shawna belonged to Sound Motion Dance Academy. The best dance studio ever. She fought courageously...

Sep 5, 2023

MATHEW W. VONDERAU, SR., age 65; loving father of Mathew, Jr., Justin (Shawn), Danny (Natalie) and Amber; devoted grandpa of Mackenzie, Noah, June, Daniel (deceased), Emma (deceased), Olivia, Rylan, Jack, Landon, Henley and Eli; great-grandfather of Isabella; son of the late Peter and Marie; brother of Peter (Anna), Dale (Cindy), Dennis, Jeff (Sara) and Jason (Christina); uncle and friend...

Sep 5, 2023

CHRISTY LYNN COLE (Gurd), age 56. Christy was born August 3rd,1967 and passed September 5th, 2023. Raised by loving parents, mother Judy (predeceased) and step-father Michael Kissel. Christy had three sisters; Jennifer Cole, Lynette Yackly (Brian) and Marissa Kissel. Husband of many years Calvin Gurd and Christy had four children; Christopher, Steven (Emily), Megan and Stephanie. She was a...

Sep 4, 2023

JAMES PERRY, age 64; on, Monday, September 4, 2023, the Perry family lost James to a years-long health battle. James could be described by those who loved him as a fun-loving and interesting man. Born August 6, 1959, in Fresno, CA, to William (deceased) and Sadie Perry. He leaves behind a devoted and loving wife, Linda (nee Haught), and...

Sep 3, 2023

WILLIAM T. SCHRADER, PhD., LCDR U.S. Navy retired, age 75 of Tabernacle Township, New Jersey, formerly of Cleveland. Beloved Husband of Margaret Mary “Peg” and the late Linda (nee White); Loving Father of Scott Schrader (Wendy) and Pamela Smith-Schrader. Stepfather to Mari Margaret Fisher, Leonard Nucero III, Anthony Nucero, Michael Nucero. Dearest Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Son of the...

Sep 2, 2023

Thomas J. Wachowicz, AKA "The Breeze”, age 66, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023. Loving son of the late Robert and Delores (nee Melago); beloved brother of the late Mark; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. Thomas was a 1979 graduate of Kent State University and a huge Cleveland Sports fanatic. In memory of Thomas, please toast...

Sep 2, 2023

DAVID A. DANIELS, Age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 2, 2023. Loving father of Dezerae Daniels (Anthony Timpson); son of the late Chester and Eleanor; cousin and dear friend of many. Dave enjoyed going to the islands, fishing and golfing, especially at Ridgewood Golf Course. The family will receive friends to celebrate the life of David at...

Sep 1, 2023

THE REVEREND ROBERT E. CLANCY, Senior Priest-Retired, died Friday, 1 September 2023, after having received the prayerful support and consolation of the Sacraments.

Robert E. Clancy was born on 19 July 1948.  His parents were the late John and Anna Mae (Schmalzel).  He was educated at Borromeo High School, Wickliffe, Borromeo College, Wickliffe and St. Mary Seminary,...