Grace M. Gamellia
Jul 4, 2025
Grace Gamellia, age 98, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James, as well as her two daughters, Marsha and Mary Louise. Grace is survived by her son and daughter in law, James and Kimberly, and her beloved grandchildren, James Albert (Amy Galloway), Nathan William (Kaila Handler), Nicholas Dominic,...
Robert William Bates
Jun 30, 2025
ROBERT WILLIAM BATES, age 76, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, sadly passed away on June 30, 2025 while battling cancer. Born October 14, 1948, in Berea, Ohio. Bob was known for his gifted athleticism, contagious laughter, and deep love for his family and friends. Bob played several sports, attended Kent State University and helped win several club championships at Medina...
William E. Swallow, Jr.
Jun 30, 2025
WILLIAM E. SWALLOW, JR., age 84; of Brunswick. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Loving husband of Toni (nee Mion) for 40 years; cherished and devoted father of Denise Bucci (Joseph), William Swallow (Angela), Angela Wohlgemuth (Michael) and Brian Hunt; dearest papa of Joseph Bucci (deceased), Anthony Bucci (Erin), Donnamarie Ironwing (Dalton), Natalie Swallow, William Swallow,...
Duane F. Kreilach, Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
DUANE F. KREILACH, JR., age 54; beloved son of Duane F. Kreilach, Sr. (Martha) and the late Debbie Kreilach; devoted significant other of Cynthia Miller; beloved father of Dayna Kreilach and Dalton Kreilach; grandfather of Liliana, Julianne and Kylan; dear brother of Dawn Vargas, Darin Kreilach (Michelle) and Dan Kreilach (Angie); loving uncle and dear friend. Prayer Service at...
Richard R. Matuska
Jun 27, 2025
RICHARD R. MATUSKA, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025. Beloved son of the late William and Bertha (nee Bartkowski); brother of the late William. Friend of many. A celebration of Rich’s life will be held at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY, JULY 9, 2025 from 5-7 p.m.
Lyn Jacko
Jun 26, 2025
LINDA DIANE JACKO “Lyn” (nee Haurin), age 71, passed away June 26, 2025. Daughter of the late Ralph and Eleanore Haurin; sister of the late Randy Haurin; dear friend of Patty and Lyn. She loved photography and traveling. Lyn worked as a Medical Secretary at Fairview Hospital for 20 years. She will be missed by her many friends at...
John P. Russo
Jun 25, 2025
JOHN P. RUSSO, age 72; of Broadview Heights. Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family. Beloved husband of Margaret “Meg” (nee Petrich) for 49 years; loving father of Jessie Lobaza (Mike) and Tim Russo (Katy); dearest Nonno of Dominic and Emily Lobaza “Domilys”, George and Henry Russo; son of the late Giovanni and Antonia Russo; brother of...
Richard L. Ball, Jr.
Jun 24, 2025
RICHARD L. BALL, JR., age 63; loving father of Amanda Ball and Jetta Ball; grandfather of two; son of the late Richrd L. Ball, Sr. and Phyllis Pyle (nee Stapleton); cherished brother of Cathy Ball (deceased), Sarah Hughes (Thomas, deceased), David Ball (deceased) (Tonya); uncle of four; great uncle of six; cousin and dear friend of many. U.S. Army...
Michael Charlillo
Jun 23, 2025
MICHAEL CHARLILLO, age 97; beloved husband of 64 years to the late Dorothy (nee Sage); cherished son of the late Frank and Jennie Charlillo (nee LaRiccia); loving father of Cynthia Maynard (Charles), Kim Michael (Maureen), Claude Michael (Judi) and Laura Bastulli (Peter); grandfather of Michael (Terra), Colleen (Ryan), Matthew, Kelley (Matt), Neil, Stephanie, Christopher, Scott (Hannah), Julie, Eric, Lea...
Patrick A. Carney
Jun 23, 2025
PATRICK A. CARNEY, JR., age 68; of Seven Hills, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Jean Marie Carney (nee Borchert); loving father of Patrick A. Carney III (Jaclyn) and Ryan Miocic (Stipe); dearest papa of Meelah Claire Miocic, Adelyn Colleen Carney and Mateo Cruz Miocic; son of Patrick, Sr. and Mary Ellen Carney; brother...
James Clifford Childs
Jun 22, 2025
JAMES CLIFFORD CHILDS, Age 82, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Loving husband of the late Connie for 23 years; beloved father of James M. Childs, Jeffrey M. Childs and Angela M. Kress (Daniel); cherished grandfather of Derek J. and Nathan D. Kress; son of the late Clifford Raymond and Ann Bynum Childs (nee McCarley); brother of Dee...
Sylvester Thomas Orges
Jun 21, 2025
SYLVESTER THOMAS ORGES, age 91 of Cleveland (Parma), Ohio died Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Parma Community Hospital.
Sylvester was born on December 9, 1933 to Jacob and Agnes (Krysiak) Orges in Madera, PA. He relocated after marriage to Parma, Ohio and was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church at the time of his passing. Sylvester...
Cynthia L. Mercier
Jun 20, 2025
CYNTHIA L. MERCIER (nee Edmonds), age 70, passed away peacefully on Friday June 20, 2025, surrounded by her family. Loving wife of the late Ronald Mercier; beloved mother of Melanie Eder (Partner, Mark Streidl); cherished grandmother of Chelsea, Madalyn, Gregory, Ehren and Samantha Eder; daughter of the late Melvin, Sr. and Mary Lou Edmonds; sister of Melvin Edmonds, Jr....
Issa Zaboura
Jun 20, 2025
ISSA ZABOURA, age 43 of Middleburg Heights, passed away Friday June 20, 2025. Beloved son of the late Roudi and Randa (nee Warra); brother of Lena Awad, Jessica Gibson and the late Lisa Zaboura; former husband of Katerina; loving uncle and dear friend of many. Funeral Service at St. Matthew the Evangelist Antiochian Orthodox Church, 10383 Albion Rd., North...
Jennifer A. Haag
Jun 19, 2025
JENNIFER A. HAAG (nee McGregor), age 45; passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025 with her family at her side. Beloved wife of Chris for 22 years; loving mother of Natalie and Julianna; dearest daughter of Susan (nee DiFino) and William E. McGregor, Jr.; sister of Matthew McGregor (Christina); daughter-in-law of Tim and Mary Ann Haag; sister-in-law of...
Thomas J. Unik, Jr.
Jun 19, 2025
THOMAS J. UNIK, JR., age 83; of Cleveland. Passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Beloved husband of Kathryn (nee Nails) for 65 years; loving father of Steven Unik (Michelle), Thomas J. Unik, III (Christin), Shelly Volpe, Connie Rossi (Peter) and Kimberly Milano; dearest grandfather of Kathryn Osborne (Bill), Clint Williams, A.J. Volpe (Liz), Gary Caso,...
Nadia Badlissi
Jun 18, 2025
NADIA BADLISSI; age 69; beloved wife of Jack Badlissi; cherished mother of Maya Ghosn (Mario) and Christine Maalouf (Henry); devoted grandmother of John, Mario, Rita and George; loving daughter of John Asmar and Souad Ghantous; dearest sister of Jamile Bou-Eneck, Tony Asmar and Joe Asmar. Nadia will be remembered for her warmth, kindness and generous spirit. She had a...
Emily Maria Giacomazzo
Jun 18, 2025
Emily M. Giacomazzo (née Thomas), age 97, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of her Family passed away peacefully at the age of 97. She was the beloved wife of the late Frank J. Giacomazzo, with whom she shared 51 beautiful years of marriage — a union built on enduring love, faith, and family.
Emily...
Clotilde Colabianchi
Jun 17, 2025
CLOTILDE COLABIANCHI (nee DiVitto), age 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 with family by her side. Beloved wife of the late Aurelio for 60 years; loving mother of Nicholas (deceased) and Michael (Karen); dearest grandma of Michael, Katie, Nicholas, Vince (Lindsay), Karrie, and Tia (Geoff); great-grandma of Bella; daughter of the late Pacifico and Esther (nee...
Kathleen L. Tapp
Jun 17, 2025
KATHLEEN L. TAPP (nee Peck), age 77; daughter of the late John and Wilma Peck; beloved wife of the late Marvin Ray, Sr.; loving mother of Marvin Ray, Jr. (dec.) and Samuel (Colleen); dearest grandmother of Alesha (Steven), Nicole, Jason (Laura), Kaelee (Dan), Paige and Payton (Guy); great-grandmother of Jaiden, Lincoln, Kelsey, Mason, Julian, Amelia, Raylynn, Annaleigha, Ian, Penelope...
