James E Farley
May 30, 2022
JAMES E. FARLEY, age 82 passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, 2022. Beloved husband of Cynthia (nee Williams); loving father of Kimberley Haxton (Jeffrey) and the late Jeffrey Farley; son of the late Irene (nee Girardi) and James Farley; brother of Louise Sustar; brother in law of Ron Williams (Debbie), Bob Williams (Annie), Karen Kay (Kelly Fitzgerald), Eddie Williams...
Agnes M. Piazza
May 30, 2022
AGNES “AGGIE” PIAZZA (nee Shaw), age 97; passed away on Monday, May 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Dominic for 65 years; loving mother of Marlene Ferus (deceased) (Bradley); devoted grandmother of Brian Ferus and Jason Ferus; sister of the late Larry Dusek and Joseph Shaw; loving aunt of many. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions...
Kenneth J. Simecek
May 29, 2022
Kenneth (Ken) J. Simecek, 83, of Elyria passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2022, after a lengthy illness that he bravely battled and never gave up fighting.
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Manikchand Persaud
May 28, 2022
MANIKCHAND PERSAUD, age 55; Passed away Saturday, May 28, 2022. Loving Father of Yogindra (Nashley), Ravidatt (Darshanie), and Narendra Persaud; beloved grandfather of five; son of Nagoor (deceased) and Elvie (nee Ramsammy); brother of Mahesh Persaud, Nalini “Sadna” Persaud and Radicka “Babita” Persaud; uncle, great uncle, and dear friend of many. Hindu service at the funeral home Sunday, June...
Eleanor T. Verdile
May 27, 2022
ELEANOR T. VERDILE, Age 90; beloved daughter of the late Nicholas and Sue (nee Caporaso); loving sister of Robert (deceased) (Mary Ann); dearest aunt of Michael (Jacqueline) and John (Jenifer); great aunt of Samantha and Michael. Eleanor earned her Master of Education Degree from Kent State University and went on to have a long career as a teacher for...
Karen L. Zitzman
May 27, 2022
KAREN L. ZITZMAN (nee Taraskewicz) age 62, loving wife of Gary Zitzman; beloved mother of Caitlin Zitzman and Samantha McElwee; sister of Charles Taraskewicz (deceased) and Sally Legan (Kenny); dear aunt and friend, who was loved by many; Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2022 from 11-2 p.m. with...
Joseph James Portale
May 27, 2022
Joseph James Portale was born March 16, 1958 in Lakewood, Ohio. He was the son of the late Ross and Dorothy Portale. Joe attended St. Edward's High School and quickly became one of the "greats" of their athletic program, receiving Ohio All-American honors in football and baseball. After graduating in 1976 he continued playing football at the University of...
Luis "Louie" Rodriguez
May 27, 2022
LUIS “LOUIE” RODRIGUEZ, age 85 of Brook Park; passed away Friday, May 27, 2022. Beloved Husband of the late Pauline (nee Kish) for 59 years; loving father of Louis Rodriguez (Nancy), Kim Naderer (Jerry), and Rini Rodriguez (Marco); dearest grandfather of Sam (Meredy), Alyssa, Max, Craig, Ryan, Sean, Mark, Ashley (Kyle), Ariel (Matt) and Alexia; great grandfather of Mason...
Audrey A. Dobrinic
May 27, 2022
AUDREY A. DOBRINIC (nee Hering), age 69; Beloved Wife of Robert Dobrinic; daughter of the late Bruno and Laura Hering; sister of Donna Dubs (Blaine); dear aunt of Michael, Nicole, and Sarah. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Associates of the Incarnate Word https://incarnatewordorder.org Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, 14865 E. Bagley Rd.,...
Michael J. Trainer
May 23, 2022
MICHAEL J. TRAINER, age 64; of Columbia Station. Passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 in the loving arms of his significant other Julie Snyder. Father of Aaron Trainer; beloved son of the late Daniel and Mae (nee Murray); dearest brother of Michelle Browning (John), Renee Dunn (deceased), Annette Hovan and Daniel (Carly); loving uncle and great-uncle. Mike was a...
Diana Lynn Moore
May 22, 2022
DIANA LYNN MOORE, age 61; beloved fiancée of Donald Jakimyszyn; loving mother of Louis Rivers and the late Michelle Rivers; sister of Clyde Sparks, Thelma Roberts and the late Debbie Sparks, Jerry Sparks, Larry Sparks, Connie Cameron and Brenda Honaker. All services private.
Millicent J. Litten
May 22, 2022
MILLICENT J. LITTEN (nee Schodder), age 94; beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Robert J. (deceased) (Josephine) and William J. (Lia); dearest grandmother of John (Carrie), Dominic (Beth), Meghan (Neil Brodin), Millicent, William, Emmett (Brittany), Charles (Katy) and Joseph; great-grandmother of Joshua, Brendan, Amelia, Isabella, Grace, Elizabeth and Emma; sister of the late William Schodder (Ann);...
Harley S. Nighswander
May 22, 2022
HARLEY S. NIGHSWANDER, age 92; passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022 with family. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Susi); loving father of Mark (Mary), Robert (Cheri) and Tom; dearest grandfather of Tom, Ciara, Larissa Campbell, Brielle, Shauna and Alex; great-grandfather of five; brother of the late Patricia Ashforth; uncle of many. Harley was a proud U.S....
Mona Baaklini
May 22, 2022
MONA BAAKLINI (nee Sirghani), age 88; passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 22, 2022 with family. Beloved wife of the late Youssef; loving mother of George (Denise), Georgette Elhaj (deceased) (Roukos), Elie (Samia), Laure Wehbe (Antoine) and Marcelle Deunk (Paul, deceased); dearest “Tata” of 11; great-grandmother of seven; sister of Emily Kadamani and Badia Haddad; also survived by family...
Roger Michalak
May 21, 2022
ROGER MICHALAK, age 81; passed away peacefully at home with family. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee Mashnick) for 60 years; loving father of Michele Perruchon (Ron), Renée Baka (Rob), Michael (Nancy) (both deceased) and John Paul (Holly); dearest grandfather of Elyse Perruchon (Laura), Aron Perruchon (Emily), Nicole Baka, Sarah Clipner (James), Natalie Baka (deceased), Brent, Emily, Jake and Justin...
Arvel J. Shreve
May 19, 2022
ARVEL J. SHREVE, age 87; beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Thorne) for 63 years; loving father of Roger (Karyn), Branson (deceased) (Carol) and Joyce (deceased); cherished grandfather of Jacklyn (Maurice), Jon, Steven (Janet) and Bob; great-grandfather of Jada, Maurice, Jr., Brandon and Lilliana; great-great grandfather of Avalyn; dear son of the late Arvel H. and Clara; brother...
Joseph A. Zenda
May 18, 2022
JOSEPH A. ZENDA, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Beloved husband of Eleanor (nee Buttignol) for 61 ½ years; loving father of Joseph (Sheri), Laura Conroy (Owen) and David (Betsie); dearest grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of nine and one on the way; son of the late Joseph and Regina (nee Raszkiewicz); brother of Mary Ann Parks...
Donald E. Reece
May 18, 2022
DONALD E. REECE, age 87; beloved husband of Doretta Noland; father of John; step-father of Julius Fildes (Barbara Burwell), Rebecca Klingbeil (Dave) and Alma Haring (Brad); grandfather of Anastasia, Sierra, Todd and Benjamin Ross. Service at the funeral home Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 12 noon. Interment with Military Honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends received at...
Wendy Faulk
May 18, 2022
WENDY FAULK, age 57; passed away suddenly on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Beloved mother of Matthew Shaw (Kara Frair), Chelsea Rinaldi, Tyler Stage and Kendra Stage; dearest grandmother of Luciano Shaw; daughter of the late Robert and Barbara Faulk; loving best friend of Tammi Glenn. Wendy was an amazing mom who loved spending time with her children, grandchild and...
Mary F. Trotta
May 17, 2022
MARY F. TROTTA (nee Brooks), age 92; beloved wife of John A. Trotta for 65 years; loving mother of John Trotta, Jr. (Josephine) and Diane Trotta (George Schaefer, deceased); dearest grandmother of Patrick Schaefer and Christian Schaefer (Brianna Russ). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve www.hospicewr.org . Mass of Christian Burial...
