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Rita Tokarsky
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...
Mary M. Assad
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.,...
Simon Zarife
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...
Marica Djilas
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...
Wardi Francis
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...
Doris I. Pacheco
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,...
William J. Check, Jr.
Dec 4, 2023
WILLIAM J. CHECK, JR., age 43; of Fairview Park, Ohio. Passed away on December 4, 2023. Born on June 4, 1980, in Westlake, Ohio, William was a beloved son of William J. Check, Sr. and Frances E. Check (maiden name Coles). He was also the loving stepson of Cynthia Pordon. William was a devoted brother to Ellen M. Musarra...
Gloria C. Defrancesco
Dec 4, 2023
GLORIA C. DEFRANCESCO, age 83; loving mother of the late Laurence M. Laurenzi; beloved daughter of the late Michael and Maria "Mary" Defrancesco. Gloria was a longtime local realtor in the Cleveland area. All services are private.
George Gerald Fink
Dec 2, 2023
GEORGE GERALD FINK, age 90; passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 2, 2023 with his family at his side. Loving father of George Fink, Jr. (Karen), Susan Voigt (Ken) and John Fink (Erica); dearest grandfather of Megan Soeder, Monica Griffin (DP), Tommy Lynch (Kristie), Marcie Boudro (Paul) and Ryan Fink (Meghan); great-grandfather of 10; great great-grandfather of one; son...
Theresa Snyder
Dec 1, 2023
THERESA SNYDER, age 62; beloved mother of Mathew Vonderau, Justin Vonderau (Shawn) and Daniel Vonderau (Natalie); loving grandmother of Mackenzie, Noah, June, Daniel, Emma, Rylan, Olivia, Jack, Landon, Henley and Eli; dear great-grandmother of Isabella; daughter of the late John Snyder and Alice Rain; sister of Jacqueline (deceased), John (deceased), Janet, Thomas and Terrence; aunt, great-aunt and dear friend...
Rose Marie Gaudio
Dec 1, 2023
ROSE MARIE GAUDIO (nee Shorf), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Louis; loving mother of Cindy Smolik (John), Tina Zoldak (Bob), Kathy Nottingham (Ron Izold), Louis, Jr. (Jill), Angela Edwards (Ron) and Jo Ann Byrne (Jeff); dearest grandmother of 16; great-grandmother of 23; daughter of the late James and Josephine...
William G. Dare
Dec 1, 2023
WILLIAM G. DARE, age 87, passed away Friday, December 1, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Mary Jane (nee Sowinski); loving father of David (Jim Lorenczi) and Mario (Monica); dearest grandfather of Brandon and Stephen; son of the late Victor and Florence; brother of the late Eleanor Bostaph, Leo and Lody. Bill was a U.S. Army Veteran, member of...
Daniel J Sgro
Nov 30, 2023
DANIEL J. SGRO, age 59; Loving Father of Angela (Brandon Ferenc), Daniel and Cory; Beloved Son of Florence and the late James; Dearest Brother of James, Anthony, and Guy; Uncle of Brian, Kevin, Taylor Spooner, and Amy Kirry; Great Uncle of Seven. Mass of Christian Burial at St. John Bosco Church, 6480 Pearl Rd., Parma Heights, Thursday, December 7,...
Geraldine "Gerry" Spehar
Nov 30, 2023
GERALDINE "GERRY" SPEHAR (nee Monachino), age 79; passed away peacefully, Thursday, November 30, 2023, surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Joe for 59 years; loving mother of Cindy Bozza (Brian), Sam Spehar (Valerie) and Rosie Demos (Greg); dearest grandmother of Sammy Bozza, Dominic Bozza, Andre Bozza, Gabriella Spehar, JoJo Spehar, Anna Marie Velasco (Adam) and Sophia Demos; daughter...
Tim Kirsch
Nov 30, 2023
TIM KIRSCH, age 63; beloved husband of Jo Anne for 30 years; loving father of Clarence “Boo”; loving brother of Gary (Jeannie) and Lynda (Lee); devoted grandfather of Rowan; beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews. Tim was an avid woodworker who loved making gifts for people. He loved his motorcycle and his fur babies. Service at the funeral...
Rose Horodynski
Nov 28, 2023
ROSE HORODYNSKI (nee Dudenhoffer), age 95; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Maryann Zehnal (deceased), Peter Horodynski and Lisa Ann Horodynski (deceased); dearest grandmother of Billy Zehnal, Andy Zehnal and Peter S. Horodynski (Carlie); step-grandmother of Richard Kappeman, Theresa Sypen and Sheila Gladish (deceased); great-grandmother of Nick, Ruby, Samantha, Audrey, Maxton, Josephine and Francesca. Mass of...
John W. Wilson, Sr.
Nov 28, 2023
JOHN W. WILSON, SR., age 66; beloved father of John W. Wilson, Jr. (Kacee); loving grandfather to a host of grandchildren; dear great-grandfather of one; cherished companion of Betty Phillips for 39 and a half years; brother, uncle and dear friend of many. John was a retired laborer from Premier Manufacturing. He loved hunting and fishing and was a...
Jessie James Brown
Nov 28, 2023
Jessie James Brown, Age 26, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday November 28, 2023; loving son of Deanna Leo and Charles Brown Jr (deceased); stepson of Anna Brown; loving partner of Erika Cruz, dearest grandson of Louis and Carmella (deceased) Leo, Charles and Joyce Brown (both deceased); dearest nephew of Danica Leo, Michelle Leo, Robin McArdle, Missy Williams, and Kenneth...
Lena A. Viscomi
Nov 27, 2023
LENA A. VISCOMI (nee Monachino), age 80; passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at home on Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved wife of Louis Viscomi for 60 years; loving mother of Christopher Viscomi (Lisa) and Dr. Jeff Viscomi (Jennifer Black); dearest grandmother of Nicholas, Danielle Stanley (David), Giulianna, Joseph, Anthony (Cara) and Marissa; great-grandmother of six; daughter of the late...
Joseph Mikoletic
Nov 27, 2023
JOSEPH MIKOLETIC, age 67; passed away Monday, November 27, 2023. Beloved son of the late Joseph S. and Marie (nee Zuk); loving brother of Christopher, Thomas (Tammie) and Richard (Cheryl); father of Dan (Danyaile); grandfather of Landon; uncle and cousin. Funeral Service at the funeral home, Friday, December 15, 2023 at 12 noon. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received...
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