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John L. Novish

John L. Novish

Mar 25, 2024

JOHN LESLIE NOVISH age 67, son of the late John C. and Sophia (nee Mudrak); brother of Alan (Diane), Janice (Brad) Bestgen, and Christopher (Debbie); uncle of Adam, Brett (Ashley), and Chris (Michelle). John was born on May 9, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio and remained a lifelong resident of the area. He proudly worked for the South Euclid United States Post...

Charles J. Horne

Charles J. Horne

Mar 20, 2024

Charles J. Horne age 89, beloved husband for more than 68 years of Barbara Jean (nee Ajax); loving father of Pam, Mark, Scott, Brad, Jeff, and Lee; devoted grandfather of 13 grandchildren who he cherished dearly; cherished son of the late Raymond and Ola (nee Jackson); dearest brother of Margie Henry and Dorothy Skingle; dear uncle and great-uncle of many....

Peggy Murray

Peggy Murray

Mar 20, 2024

MARGARET J. “PEGGY” MURRAY  (nee Hamilton) age 65; died peacefully and suddenly the morning of March 20, 2024; beloved wife for 30 years of the late Dennis P.; devoted mother of Lia Murray (James Puckett) and Ian Murray; cherished daughter of the late Margaret (nee Sullivan) and William Hamilton; loving sister of William Hamilton (wife Jeanette); dearest aunt  of Michael...

Virginia Buettner

Virginia Buettner

Mar 20, 2024

VIRGINIA M. "GINNY" BUETTNER (nee Landi), aged 86 years, beloved wife of John J., dear mother of Beth Forst (Michael), Joseph (Megan), David, Joyce Tamerlano (John) and Kevin (Karla), loving grandmother of Tiree, Jadzia, Xander, Christopher, Lauren, Madilyn, Riley, Isabella, Katherine, Isabella, Owen, Rafaela and Caden, devoted daughter of the late Tomas and Rose (nee Lanci) Landi, cherished sister of...

Anthony F. Mlakar

Anthony F. Mlakar

Mar 19, 2024

Anthony F. Mlakar, age 89, beloved husband for over 66 years of Rita  (nee Pucel); loving father of Judith Hayman (Frank Shattuck), Bob Mlakar (Theresa Battaglia), Kathleen Mlakar-Cook (Robert), Ann Marie Mlakar-Petroff (James), and the late Anthony F. Mlakar Jr.; devoted grandfather of Eric (Laurie) and Michael (Lauren) Madsen, David Mlakar (Alicia) and Nicole Mlakar, Samantha Rubino (Miguel), and Jeanette...

Eileen Adornetti Kobunski

Eileen Adornetti Kobunski

Mar 18, 2024

EILEEN KOBUNSKI (nee Adornetti) age 75, beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving step-mother of John (wife Diane), June D’Amico and Jodie Khas; devoted grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of two; cherished daughter of the late William and Clara (nee Pucci) Adornetti; dearest sister of Donna Luidhardt (husband Donald); dear aunt of Laurie and Dan Zinn, Julie and Todd Hines...

Edgar A. Saenz

Edgar A. Saenz

Mar 18, 2024

EDGAR ANTONIO SAENZ, JR. age 52, beloved husband of Anita (nee Draksic) for 21 years; loving father of Evan; cherished son of Edgar Sr. and Gretchen (nee Paiz) and son-in-law of Verica and the late Martin Draksic; dearest brother of Gretchen (Rob) Gash and Eileen (Diego) Martinez; dear uncle of Anthony and Gabby Gash, and Mateo Martinez; nephew and cousin...

James R. Henry

James R. Henry

Mar 18, 2024

JAMES ROBERT HENRY age 72, beloved husband of Anita (nee Mills) for 15 years; loving father of Jim, William, Scott (Kathryn) Dillen, and the late Meghan Dillen; devoted grandfather of Paige, Chase, and Zoe and great-grandfather of Phoenix; cherished son of the late Arthur and Eileen (nee Fought); dearest brother of Jack (Mary Ellen), Bill (Linda), and the late Jeffrey;...

Dr. Jalal Afnan

Dr. Jalal Afnan

Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Jalal Afnan lived for his loved ones until his last breath. He passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of March 18, 2024, at age 89. He was surrounded by the love of his extended family, including his wife of over 60 years, Maureen (nee Whalen); siblings Parvaneh, Naysan (Nosrat), and Mehran; children Tara (Jobie), Kevin (Danielle),...

Jocelyn M. Hondlik

Jocelyn M. Hondlik

Mar 17, 2024

JOCELYN M. HONDLIK (nee Julien) age 57, died unexpectedly on March 17, 2024; beloved wife for 24 years of Christopher J.; devoted mother of Ryan and Lauren; cherished daughter of the late Therese (nee Ryan) and William Julien; dearest sister of Jennifer Julien, George Julien, Jr., and her twin Don Julien; dear aunt of Courtney Julien; loving daughter-in-law of the...

Joseph N. Banister

Joseph N. Banister

Mar 17, 2024

JOSEPH N. BANISTER, born on February 25, 1928, in Pittsburgh, PA, and passed away on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2024 at the age of 96. Joe was the beloved husband of Patricia (nee Tirabassi), loving father of Ellen, Nancy, Mary Jo, Susan, Patricia, Jay and Karen, step-father to Michael, Elizabeth and Marc, cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of...

Jane W. Gesaman

Jane W. Gesaman

Mar 17, 2024

Jane Wilkens Gesaman (nee Wilkens) age 79, beloved wife for over 52 years of Bruce; loving mother of Amanda Lukacsko (Aaron); devoted grandmother of Stuart Lukacsko; cherished daughter of the late William and Eleanor (nee Vlcek) Wilkens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Jane to the American Lung Association or the Audubon Society of Greater...

Ivan Brdar

Ivan Brdar

Mar 16, 2024

Ivan Brdar age 84, beloved husband for 22 years of Slavica “Louise” (nee Sef); loving father of Leo Dejak (Tamara) and Irene Dejak-Hollingsworth (Chuck Hollingsworth); devoted grandfather of Sierra Heather, Caitlyn Mauck, Eva and Elle Hollingsworth; cherished son of the late Stipan and Marija (nee Gelo) Brdar; dearest brother of the late Jozo, Andja, Milka, Mio, and Slavka; dear uncle of many. In lieu...

Jearldean Arnett

Jearldean Arnett

Mar 15, 2024

JEARLDEAN ARNETT (nee Lee), aged 77 years, loving mother of Sherrie Tinsley and Sheila Alford, dear grandmother of Deonte Arnett, Jordan Alford and great-grandmother, devoted daughter of Elizabeth (nee Johnson) and the late John Lee, fond sister of the late Adam Lee, survived by a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services Saturday, March 23, 2024, at the funeral home...

Paula Sieminski

Paula Sieminski

Mar 13, 2024

PAULA SIEMINSKI (nee Buzdon) age 62, beloved wife of Anthony for 39 years; loving mother of Andrew and Nathan; cherished daughter of Maria and the late Milan Buzdon; dearest sister of Bridget Davis (husband Jeff) and Robert Buzdon (wife Laurene) and sister-in-law of Alice Holt (husband Eric); dear aunt of Nicole, Jeffrey, Spencer, Stewart, Krystyna, Nicholas, and Jonathan (fiancé Hayley...

Kristina Vugrinec

Kristina Vugrinec

Mar 13, 2024

KRISTINA VUGRINEC (nee Horvat) age 84, beloved wife of the late Matt; loving mother of Irene McGarvey (husband Timothy); devoted grandmother of Ethan McGarvey; cherished daughter of the late Veronika (nee Hozjan) Horvat and Josef Horvat; dear cousin of many. Kristina was born on July 14, 1939, in Mala Polana Slovenia. After immigrating to the United States with her mother at...

Frank J. Farinacci

Frank J. Farinacci

Mar 11, 2024

FRANK J. FARINACCI age 64, beloved husband of Stephanie (nee Silver) for 31 years; loving father of Katelynn (Sean Dunn) and Mickie (Jake Favela) Farinacci; devoted grandfather of Evelyn Dunn; cherished son of the late James (Doris) and Mary Farinacci (nee Dogoda); brother of Michele (Doug) Sorensen, Pat (Greg Stahl) Lombardi, Jude Farinacci, Martha (Michael) Byrne, and Amy (Kevin) Alexander;...

Frank H. Blotnick III

Frank H. Blotnick III

Mar 9, 2024

Frank H. Blotnick III, age 70, beloved husband for 50 years of Virginia “Ginny” (nee Rychlik); loving father of Brian (Deborah) and Matthew (Elizabeth) Blotnick; devoted grandfather of Jason; cherished son of Anna (nee Yauneridge) and the late Frank H. Blotnick Jr.; dearest brother of John and James (Lisa) Blotnick and Cheryl (Jim) Gaidelis; dear uncle and great-uncle of many. Frank...

Richard J. Kerek

Richard J. Kerek

Mar 8, 2024

RICHARD J. KEREK age 84, beloved husband of Margaret  (nee Russell) for 62 years; loving father of Traci Craver (husband Ed), Cheryl Kerek, Lisa Simone (husband Lee), John (wife Gina), and Michael (wife Morane); devoted papa of Taylor Pellegrini (husband Adam), Maddie Kummerl (husband Joe), Austin and Grace Craver, Connor, Tyler, Hannah and Alex Bump, Jolee and Sofie Simone, and...

Peggy Kawa

Peggy Kawa

Mar 8, 2024

PEGGY MARIE KAWA (nee Hoenigman), aged 79 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, dearest mother of Nancy Farragher (Tom), Susanne Ciuprinskas (Ron - deceased), Darlene Puljic (Mike), Francine, Frank, Kelly Newberry (Matt), Kerry Morosko (Chris), Tammy Blue (Kevin) and Kenny, loving grandmother of Kevin, Brian (deceased), Krystal, Shannon, Sara, Karly (deceased), Ronnie Sue, Charlie, Nicole, Tyler, Logan, Jonathan, Madeline,...

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