Obituary Listing

Jun 28, 2023

ELAINE E. CLORAN (nee Baker), age 97; beloved wife of the late Gordon; loving mother of Michael K. Ferrar (Carol) and William K. Cloran (Charleen); devoted grandmother of Kenneth Malone and Sherry Snider (Mark); grandmother-in-law and good friend of Pauline Malone.  Graveside service at Lutheran Cemetery, 4566 Pearl Rd., Cleveland, Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at 11 a.m.

Jun 24, 2023

Joel H. Hockey, age 54; beloved son of Harold (deceased) and Joan (nee Pintner); loving brother of Deborah Arzuaga (Steven); dearest uncle of Jaime Pece (Anthony); great uncle of Mateo and Emelia Pece; devoted nephew and godson of Norma Klein (Allen, deceased); dear cousin and friend of many. Services at the funeral home Friday, July 7th, 2023 at 10:30...

Jun 23, 2023

NABIL YOUSSEF HAIKAL, age 61; passed away suddenly on June 23, 2023. Beloved husband of Lidvine (nee Succar) for 29 years, devoted father of Lydine, Firas and Tony. Cherished brother of Tony (Mirelle), John (Hiam), Samir (Kim), Pierre (Nadine), Michel and Paul (Zaneta). Nabil was born in Kfarabida, Lebanon and enjoyed many beautiful years with his family, watching his...

Jun 22, 2023

BARBARA J. WALKER BENO, age 84; beloved wife of the late Bill Walker; loving mother of Mark Walker; grandmother of Mariah and Sierra Walker; great-grandmother of Josiah and Emauri; daughter of the late Michael and Agnes Kravec; sister of Rosemarie Viscomi (Bill) and Dorothy Lynch.  Prayer service at the funeral home Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 3 p.m. Friends...

Jun 22, 2023

CLARENCE C. WITHROW, age 78; Beloved Son of the late Charles and Reba Withrow; brother of Ruth, Janet, Donald, Ronald, Daryl, and the following deceased Charles, Harold, Larry, Lawrence, Roger and Jerry. Loving Uncle of many. Service at the funeral home Monday, June 26 at 1:30 p.m. Interment Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762...

Jun 21, 2023

ROBERT A. CUNNINGHAM, age 76 of Strongsville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 with his family at his side. Beloved Husband of Rosa Ragone; loving father of Rodney and Ryan. Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. Brother of six sisters. Dearest Brother in law, Uncle, Great Uncle, and friend of many. Robert was a quiet gentleman who was loved and...

Jun 20, 2023

MARY “JOYCE” GOLOBIC (nee Kling), Age 85; beloved wife of the late Mathias; loving mother of Matt (Kathie) and Steve (Laura); cherished grandmother of Daniel (Megan) and Kevin; great grandmother of Otto; sister of Doris Abraham (deceased), Ruth Bakonyi (Vince, deceased), Elizabeth Kling and Raymond Kling (deceased) (Barbara). In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Kemper...

Jun 18, 2023

CLIFFORD A. MEISTER, age 66; beloved son of the late Edward and Mary Lou Meister (nee Fasolino); loving brother of Cheryl Meister (Don Armstrong) and Louise Vavrus (deceased) (Donald); devoted uncle of Shauna Kearns (John) and Hallie Vavrus; great-uncle of Aaron Kearns.  The Meister family would like to recognize Shelia Duffey, Sonya Benjamin and family.  At Cliff’s request all...

Jun 18, 2023

ENRIQUE “RICKY” MUNIZ, JR., age 63; beloved son of Enrique (deceased) and Ana M. Muniz (nee Ramos); loving brother of Ana Sudetic (Al), Mari Brosky (Scott) and Dave Muniz (Sheri); cherished uncle of David (Mari), Ryan, Zack, Anthony (Ashley) and Josh; friend of many and special friend of Miriam Caraballo.  Ricky enjoyed traveling and dancing prior to opening his...

Jun 17, 2023

DONALD P. SHURY, age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 17, 2023; loving father of Lisa Shury Carter (Robert Berni) and the late Donald P. Shury II; loving companion of Carolyn Dennis; son of the late James and Helen (nee Gasper) Shury; brother of the late James, Helen Zaitz, Eleanore Bessel, Robert and Deanna Shury; beloved uncle of...

Jun 17, 2023

JOHN J. COSTA, age 84; beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Gindlesperger) for 60 years; loving father of John Costa, Jr. (deceased), Sharon Ratica (Robert), Karen Rundo (Kenneth) and Michael Costa; devoted grandfather of Jason Ratica, Daniel Ratica and Kenny Rundo (Lindsay); dear brother of Angelina Kondash (Steve, deceased), Nancy Kowallek (James) (both deceased) and Robert “Butch” Costa...

Jun 17, 2023

ROBERT S. LUCAS, age 84, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 17, 2023.  Beloved husband of Carolyn (nee Dottore) for 62 years; loving father of Bob Lucas (Sandy Novak) and Nick Lucas (Kim); dearest grandfather of Melissa Graham (Dave), Dana Salasek (Steve) and Nicholas Lucas; great-grandfather of Emma Salasek and Vince Salasek; son of the late Stephen and Helen...

Jun 15, 2023

Gaytana (Tannie) Cosiano, age 86, formerly of Seven Hills, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2023. Tannie was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 22,1936 to Giovanni and Angelina Iacano. She graduated from John Adams High School and received a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University. Tannie married her high school sweetheart, Ralph V. Cosiano, on April...

Jun 14, 2023

VALERIE JOYCE PATE (nee Kasperek), age 82; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Laurie Giaco (Michael) and Shelly Lavelle (Thomas); dearest grandmother of Nicole Frey (Randall), Erika Marvin (Jeremy), Shannon Lavelle (deceased), Brian Giaco (fiancée, Skye Brewer) and Thomas Lavelle (Nicole); dear great-grandmother of Avery Frey, Ashton Frey, Addison Frey, Raelynn Marvin and Kaden Lavelle; daughter...

Jun 14, 2023

With great sadness Mr. and Mrs. Freeman would like to announce the death of their son Kyle.

KYLE DeFORREST FREEMAN, age 31; passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Beloved son of Kevin and Teresa Freeman; dearest brother of Klaire Elise and Krista Gabrielle. Kyle was a beautiful soul who suffered life greatly. He was loved and will...

Jun 14, 2023

ROBIN GESCHKE (nee Stofan), age 64; best wife in the world of Paul for 42 years; deeply devoted and fiercely loving mother of Kaela Geschke (Jimbo Razzante) and Leonard Geschke (Kelly Gasper); proud and fun-loving grandma of Leyna Geschke. They had the distinct privilege of having been the center of Robin’s universe. Robin was a dedicated daughter of Shirley...

Jun 13, 2023

ROSEMARY GALIZIO, age 72; beloved daughter of the late Anna (nee Daugenti) and Luigi Galizio; dear sister of Anthony, Nick (Roberta), Louis (Isabelle), Frank, Sylvia (Tom, deceased) and Ron (Evangeline); loving aunt of several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews; special cousin and godmother of many. Contributions are suggested in her memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St....

Jun 12, 2023

It is with great sadness in our hearts that we announce the sudden passing of the beloved Linda Manzione.

LINDA K. MANZIONE, age 67, of Astoria, NY passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 12, 2023. Loving mother of Joseph Manzione (Tiffany); dearest grandma of Joey, Sonny, and Shaylee; daughter of the late Irene McKenna; dearest sister of Karen...

Jun 12, 2023

RONALD J. COLOSIMO, age 64; beloved husband of Angela (nee Bona) for 42 years; loving father of Katherine Scherer (Matthew); cherished papa of Christian and Gianna Scherer; son of the late Emil and Mary Colosimo; brother of Emil Colosimo (deceased) (Terry), Robert Colosimo (deceased) (Bettie), Margaret Watkins (deceased) (Garth), Cindy Nackowiz (Gary) and Mary Colosimo; loving uncle and friend...

Jun 12, 2023

WENDY LEE BAMBAM, age 72; passed away peacefully on June 12, 2023, surrounded by her family. Loving daughter of the late Floyd and Eileen Bambam; dear sister of Gail McCain, Holly Fox and Gary Bambam (Patti); beloved aunt of Lindsay Kwiatkowski (Keith), Tim McCain (Michelle), Brandon Fox (Shannon), Ashley Shepherd (Dylan) and Chris Bambam (Heather); adoring great- aunt of...