Obituary Listing

Jul 23, 2025

SHAUNNA ZARLINGA (nee Swift), age 54, of Brecksville, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Loving mother of Alec (Jessica Eldridge), Alli (Johnny Grogan) and Avery (Victoria McIver); dearest daughter of Judge Kenneth Spanagel and the late Kathleen Kalinowski; granddaughter and best friend of Georgine and the late Edward Kalinowski, Judge George and the late Rhea Spanagel; sister of David...

Jul 23, 2025

ALAN C. FOLLIETT, age 75; of Fairview Park. Passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Paulette “Trudy” (nee Dickens) for 53 years; loving father of Danielle Folliett-Munk (Roy), Kimberly Folliett-Vranic (Ray) and Allison Collins; dearest grandfather of Haven Munk, Reef Munk, Kane Collins, Keegan Vranic and Colton Vranic; son of the late Emily (nee Zavotka) and...

Jul 20, 2025

JOAN L. PURPURA (nee Thomson), age 94; of Strongsville. Passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Patricia, Chuck, Susan Hoag (William) and Phil (Daneen); dearest grandmother of Chuck (Brandie), Ryan (Melissa), Jerry Reichwein, Danielle Shamblen (Mike), Patrick Reichwein, Eric Collins (Radhika Rastogi) and Jessica Reichwein (Mason); great-grandmother of 10; daughter...

Jul 19, 2025

ANTHONY COSTELLO; age 89; of Strongsville. Passed away peacefully Saturday, July 19, 2025.  Beloved husband of Rita (nee Mazur) (deceased) for 54 years; loving father of Tony Joe (deceased), Mark (Laura), Rick (Marney) and Dean (Gianna); dearest grandfather of Michael, Joey (Lindsay), Emma, Ava, Dominic, Faith, Mya and Malina; great-grandfather of Sophia; son of Salvatore and Lena (nee Marcellino)...

Jul 17, 2025

LEONARD R. KOLMAN, age 72; beloved son of the late Edward and Catherine Kolman; loving brother of Edward R. Kolman (deceased) and Donnita Falzarano (John, deceased). A private family service will be held.

Jul 17, 2025

JAMES G. BERISH, age 63; passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2025. Loving father of Nicole Berish (Skyler Force) and Julianne Berish-Mullen (Jack Mullen); cherished grandfather of Jacob, Jett and Jonathan Mullen; devoted son of James S. (deceased) and Arlene Berish; brother of Mark (Norine) and Dan (Leah); uncle of Skylar; dear friend of many.  Jimmy retired from PPG...

Jul 17, 2025

SYLVIA MAE KELLER (nee Galat), age 88; former wife of the late Edward Anthony Keller; loving mother of William Peterson, Sherry Lucas, Jody Peterson (deceased) and Cynthia Hurry; dear grandmother of Erika, Bridgett and Megan Peterson, Nicole Richards and Trevor Saunders; great-grandmother of many. Memorial Service at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) SATURDAY, July...

Jul 16, 2025

KATHLEEN M. GIRARDI (nee Scullin), age 79; of Independence. Passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Beloved wife of Armond for 60 years; loving mother of Loren and Clayton; dearest grandmother of Erika (deceased), Samantha and Shauna; dear sister of Karen Scullin, Kristine Callahan, Leonard Scullin, Jr. and Kay Scullin; aunt and friend of many. Kathy enjoyed going to dinner...

Jul 15, 2025

THOMAS K. PRICE, JR., beloved partner of Laurel Martinson for 40 years; dear father of Jacob and Zachary Price; son of Thomas Price and the late Sherry Frederick; loving brother of Patty Mann (Terry, deceased), Christine Price, Tracey Seamon (Kenneth), and Mark Price (Mariela). Tom cherished his dog Ranger, loved the outdoors, camping, fishing and biking the Metro parks....

Jul 14, 2025

CHARLOTTE ROSE BURNS (nee Toth), Age 94 of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. She was a caring and loving person who always put others ahead of herself. She loved God and her family and will be greatly missed. Beloved wife of the late John Burns; cherished mother of Diane Norman (Dave), Bill Burns (Lisa), Nancy Potenga...

Jul 10, 2025

GAIL ANN KEATING (née Fleming), age 72, passed away peacefully, surrounded by love. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Ohio, Gail was a devoted Catholic and homemaker who found joy in faith, family, and the quiet strength of enduring love. Her life was marked by resilience, compassion, and a deep spiritual devotion.

She is survived by her husband...

Jul 9, 2025

Mike was born on March 26,1957 in Fairbanks, Alaska to Robert and Wanda Jean Brown.  Mike is survived by his close friend Cheryl Joseph, his mother Wanda Jean Brown, daughters Elise Rochelle Brown and Morgana Willow Brown, sisters Nicolle Thielman (Matt) and Theresa Cardillo (Greg) and nieces and nephews Peyton Sierra Thielman, Christopher Cardillo, Katlin Cardillo-McKeon and Mia Cardillo....

Jul 9, 2025

JAMES S. KACSMARIK, age 82, of Parma, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 9, 2025.  Beloved husband of Antoinette (nee Chippy) for 60 years; loving father of Antoinette DiNardo (Anthony) and Greg S. Kacsmarik, Sr. (Shelly); dearest grandfather of Greg S. Kacsmarik, Jr. (Kassidy), Dominique DiNardo, Jacque Kacsmarik, Vanessa DiNardo and Nikolette Kacsmarik; great-grandfather of Greg S. Kacsmarik, III and...

Jul 8, 2025

WILLIAM A. THIEL, age 47; passed away July 8, 2025. Loving father of Heaven Thiel (fiancé, Kevin Treece), Willow Faith Thiel, Billy Thiel and Gracie Thiel; son of the late Karol and Patricia Thiel; brother of Kellie Dos Santos, Michael Thiel and Lauren Thiel; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. Will loved Yankee baseball, fishing and was an...

Jul 7, 2025

PHILOMENA F. POSLET (nee Medaglia), age 98; beloved wife of the late Michael “Russian Mike”; loving mother of Michael Jr. (Kathleen) and Allen (Maureen); dearest grandmother of Amy Pavlas, Michael (Debbie), Christopher, Michelle Perc (Nathan), Joseph and Daniel (Nikki); great-grandmother of  Ryan, Samantha, Deklyn, Brooklyn, Mikey, Lainey and Remy; daughter of the late Alfred and Mary Medaglia (nee Rocco);...

Jul 7, 2025

SHEILA ANN CARNEY, age 65; of Brook Park. Passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 7, 2025. Loving mother of Chris Crawford (Kristen) and Amanda Carney; dearest grandmother of Christopher Crawford and Xavier Carney; daughter of the late James and Margaret Mary Carney; dearest sister of James P. Carney, Jr., Jaqueline DiDonato (Thomas) and Mary Gerrick; loving aunt of Gabrielle...

Jul 6, 2025

CAROL J. PLA (nee Console), age 75; beloved wife of the late Jorge; loving mother of Mike McCandless (Melissa) and Mark Welch (Linda); dearest grandmother of Aidan McCandless, Evan McCandless and Calvin Welch; daughter of the late Rocco and Jeanette Console; sister of the late Angela Console. Prayer service at the funeral home, Friday, July 11, 2025 at 11:30...

Jul 5, 2025

Dorothy Ellen Jira, age 95, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025. Born Dorothy Ellen Thorpe on August 29, 1929, she was the loving daughter of William E. and Mary K. (Morris) Thorpe. Dorothy was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 61 years, Clarence F. Jira, a proud U.S. Army WWII Veteran (passed 2011). She was also...

Jul 5, 2025

MICHAEL ANTHONY HERYAK, age 63; beloved husband of Janet for 37 years; loving father of Lillian (Viet An Tran), Rosa (Matthew Orehek) and Edwin (fiancée, Jessica DiSalvatore); cherished grandfather of Theodore, Alexander (deceased), Xavier (deceased), Benjamin, and Magdalena Tran; son of Michael and Marlette Heryak (deceased); brother of Marlette Christe (Charles); son-in-law of Edgar F. (deceased) and Ursula Wyrwas;...

Jul 4, 2025

LENA MARIE ENGLISH (nee Barnes), Age 64 of Lorain, passed away on Friday July 4, 2025. Beloved wife of the late George English, Jr.; loving mother of Timothy Raba (Mellissa), Adam Raba (Hannah) and Dolores Fuller (Charles, deceased); dearest grandmother of Julia Walker (Elias), Andrew Raba, Jessica Raba and Violet Fuller; great grandmother of Marrie Anne and Abel Walker;...