Obituary Listing

Sep 7, 2025

JOSEPH SALONIA, age 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Guzzo) for 64 years; loving father of Grace Salonia, Anthony Salonia (Jennifer) and Rosanna Salonia; dearest grandfather of Victoria Ciciora (Mike), Monica, Joseph and Luca; son of the late Antonio and Maria Grazia Salonia; brother of Giovanna Marletta and the late...

Aug 31, 2025

CHRISTOPHER STEVEN CHIRACU, age 33; Beloved son of Pamela Chiracu and Cornel Chiracu; loving brother of Michael Chiracu (Char) and Katherine Chiracu; uncle of Mariana Chiracu and Scarlet Chiracu; grandson of Jean Hajdu (Steve, deceased) and Maria Johnson (Paul); nephew of Larry Chiracu (Liliana); Service at the funeral home Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM. Entombment Sunset Memorial Park....

Sep 10, 2025

The death is announced of the late Liloutie Prashad (Bahu and Data), aged 75 years of 4517 Kenmore Ave., Parma, Ohio, U.S.A and formerly of Helena NO2 Mahaica and Lot 118 Shieldstown W/B/BCE.

She was the daughter of the late Seonarine Singh and Binmattie Singh of Helena Mahaica; wife of Harold Prashad (Hairday and Ball Head); mother of Omesh (Padduck) Artie,...

Aug 28, 2025

JOSEPH G. STRONSICK, age 81, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025. Beloved husband of Annette (nee Rosbough) for 58 years; loving father of Mona Jablonski (David), Joseph, Edward and Gregory Stronsick (Rebecca); dearest grandfather of Nastasja, Brielle, Kaley Jablonski, David Jablonski, Gregory, Sophie and Cole Stronsick. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St....

Sep 10, 2025

MARY ELIZABETH FRITZ (nee Childs), age 80. Beloved wife of the late Alan G. Fritz, Sr. Loving mother of Juanita Mencke,(deceased), Veronica Rutledge (Michael), Alan G. Fritz, Jr. (Yolanda), and Tina Stanek (Frank, deceased); Devoted grandmother of Derrick (Jessica), Amanda, L.W. (Satonya), Harmony, Alesha (William), Wendi (Mark), Alan G. III (Amanda), Nicole (Ricardo), Kayla (Blake), and Chase; great grandmother of...

Sep 10, 2025

FRANCIS E. BYRNE, age 83; loving husband of Karen (nee Kaminski); former husband of Hildegard (deceased); dear father of Francis (Alecia), Christopher Byrne (Bridget); grandfather of Thomas, Kevin and Christopher, Jr.; brother of Carol Pinjuh (Joseph, deceased); uncle of Joey Pinjuh (Lori) and Lucija Radujkovic (Dragan), Kelly and Brady; great-uncle of Angelina, Daniela, Joey Jr. and Katie; Brother-in-law of Tom...

Sep 6, 2025

CHARLES DENVER “DENNY” RUNYON, age 84; beloved husband of Lola (nee Dalton) for 58 years; loving father of Sherry Runyon and David Runyon; cherished Pa of Thomas Foley (Lauren), Theodore Beharry (Bri), Summer Hundt (fiancé Steven Zimmer) and Dalton Hundt (partner Molly O’Boyle); Great Pa of Noah, Sadie and Theo; son of the late Charles Lee and Icie Myrtle Runyon;...

Sep 2, 2025

LOLA FARMER (nee Watts), age 100; loving mom of Ronald Farmer (deceased), Melvin Farmer (deceased), Theron Farmer, Jr. “Jack” (Cathy), Dottie Workman, Larry Farmer (Brenda), Diane Hodge (Jerry, deceased) and Sharon Shamblin (Steve). She leaves behind a beautiful legacy carried on by her 18 grandchildren, countless great-grandchildren and even great-great grandchildren. Daughter of the late Lula and Frank Watts; sister...

Aug 31, 2025

PAMELA CELESTE HASLEY (nee Mattern), Age 68, passed away peacefully on Sunday August 31, 2025, surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Leigh Gould (Scott); beloved grandmother of Andrew Little, Jam Gould, Jaiden Gould and Jaxsin Gould; daughter of the late Robert and Betty Mattern; sister of Bobby Mattern (deceased)(Julie) and Clifford Mattern; niece of Laura Rose; former spouse...

Aug 30, 2025

EDWARD JOHN HAKOS, JR., age 69, of Strongsville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Buttitta); loving step-father of Angela Williamson; dearest grandfather of Elisa Galindo; dear son of Carol and the late Edward Hakos, Sr.; brother of Linda Hakos O’Neill, Patrick Hakos, Sr. (Charlene) and Cynthia Hakos Buckholz (Steven, Sr.); dearest brother-in-law...

Aug 29, 2025

Michael L. Climaco (April 30, 1946 – August 29, 2025), devoted husband, father, grandfather, attorney, and public servant, passed away at the age of 79 in Lafayette, Colorado. A near-lifelong Clevelander, Michael’s life was deeply intertwined with the city he loved and helped shape.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised on the city’s near west side, Michael...

Aug 28, 2025

DANIEL E. TRAVERS, age 88; passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 28, 2025 surrounded by his family. Devoted husband of the late Frances (nee Pishkula); loving father of Daniel F. Travers; son of the late Melvin Sr. and Mary (nee Goszka) Travers; brother of Melvin J. Travers (Gail, deceased), Dolores Merkle (Thomas), Barbara Pilny and Tom Travers; uncle of...

Aug 27, 2025

ANWAR SAMAAN, age 73; of Fairview Park, born in Bakto, Syria. Beloved husband of Aida Samaan (nee Alakran) for 34 years; loving father of Numan Samaan (Samantha, nee Gue) and Hiba Samaan; dearest Judo of Ellie; son of the late Nauman and Mariam (nee Deeb); dearest brother of Anies (Nidal, nee El-Sayah), Malaka (Milad Saada), Samira (Ebrahim, nee Dauod),...

Aug 27, 2025

KENNETH J. DONATO, age 62; of Broadview Heights. Beloved son of the late Andrew and Dolores; loving brother of Paul (Kimberly); dearest uncle of Tony and Vincent (Maria); great-uncle of Gianni and Mia. Family and friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) SATURDAY, September 6, 2025 from 1-2 p.m. Prayer Service at 2...

Aug 26, 2025

DENISE MARIE KANDRIN, age 67; passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Beloved daughter of Howard and Shirley (nee Hossfeld) Kandrin (both deceased); loving sister of Kirk Kandrin, Kim Joseph and twin Dawn Stancato (deceased); dearest aunt of Peter Stancato, Hunter Joseph and Kramer Konopa; great-aunt of Graciana Stancato, Austin Kandrin Konopa, Luca Stancato and Mateo Stancato; dear friend of many....

Aug 26, 2025

ANTONINO SUDANO, age 74; beloved husband of Lilly (nee Salvo); loving father of Nick Sudano (Heather), Sylvia Sudano, Carmela Bryk (Matt) and Antonino Sudano, Jr. (Heather); dear Nonnu of Alexis, Savannah, Sydney, Matthew, Jacob, Joey and James; brother of Calogero, Giuseppe, Vito, Angelo and Mario Sudano; son of the late Nicol ó and Saveria Sudano; survived by Angela Sudano....

Aug 26, 2025

ROSA CHIERICI (nee Egizii), age 85; of Broadview Heights. Passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 26, 2025. Beloved wife of Albano Chierici; loving mother of Claudio Chierici; dearest grandmother of Olivia Chierici; daughter of the late Donato and Luisa (nee Salvaggio) Egizii; dear sister of the late John Egizii. Rosa was a member of the North Italian Club and the...

Aug 24, 2025

ALBERTA T. MILLER, age 99, beloved wife of the late Theodore for 56 years; loving mother of Nancy Wanyerka (Phil), Robert (Dawn) and Richard; dearest grandmother of Halle, Caitlyn, Natalie (Jackson Hintz), Hayden and the late Angel Grace; daughter of the late Andrew and Alberta Friedel; sister of the late Richard Friedel; dear aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.  ...

Aug 23, 2025

ABDULLAH “ABBY” MINA, age 89; passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2025. Beloved husband of Mona Mina (nee Haddad) for 61 years; loving father of Michael Mina (Nadine Abraham) and Dorothy Mina; dearest grandfather of Annemarie Miller (James), Michael Mina and Amanda Solanics (Joe); great-grandfather of Leo, Henry and Nathan; son of the late Michael and Labibi (nee...

Aug 23, 2025

JOSEPHINE HADDAD (nee Khoury), age 87, passed away on her birthday, August 23, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Farid Haddad; loving mother of George, Elias, Nada, Aida, Khalil, Hoda and Bassem; dearest grandmother of 12; also survived by family and friends in the United States and Lebanon.  Maronite service at the funeral home, Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at...