MICHAEL M. KUNZ age 73, of Chardon passed away December 23, 2019 at Tri-Point Medical Center surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born October 27, 1946 in Cleveland. Mike retired from the City of Mentor after 30 years of service. He was an avid classic car and hot rod enthusiast. He also enjoyed hunting and the outdoors. He was the loving husband of Mary Jane (nee Bobak) for almost 52 years; loving father of Alfred and Michael; and loving grandfather to Michael and Continue reading
Archives for December 2019
Cynthia Lou Johns
CYNTHIA LOU JOHNS (nee Coverdale), aged 69 years, beloved mother of Michael Gardner (wife Diane) and the late Brian Johns, cherished sister of Deborah Jackson and the late David and Thomas Coverdale, fond aunt, grand-aunt and friend to many. Prayers of Christian Burial Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 at the funeral home at 4 PM. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to the life of Cynthia at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON RD. (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) Continue reading
Drago Milovan
DRAGO MILOVAN, age 76, passed away on Dec. 21, 2019. Drago was born in Croatia and came to Cleveland in 1966. He lived most of his life in the area. Drago was a compassionate and friendly man and had a great sense of humor. He loved nature and enjoyed photography, reading, walking in the parks, fishing and traveling with his lovely wife, Ana, during their married life. He is survived by brother Mons. Ivan and sister Ljubica in Croatia; his mother-in-law, Dragica Mahovlic; brother-in-laws, Continue reading
Branko F. Pogacnik
BRANKO F. POGACNIK age 90, beloved husband for 61 years of Marusa (nee Hren); loving father of Maruska Coffelt (husband Frank), Tatjana McKinley (husband James) and Matthew; devoted grandfather of Matthew (wife Nadine), Andrew and Luke Coffelt, Alex (wife Alicia), Domenic (wife Samantha), Claudia and Nicholas McKinley and Kane Pogacnik and great-grandfather of Maja, Andrew, Matthew, Valentina, Emily and Layla; cherished son of the late Feliks and Marija (nee Percic); dearest brother of John Continue reading
Josef Lah
Josef Lah, age 79, entered into eternal life on December 20, 2019 in Chardon, Ohio surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Josef was born January 15, 1940 in Mala Vas, Slovenia to the late Joseph and Ana (nee Zupancic ) Lah. Josef immigrated to the United States in 1958 and lived in Cleveland and Willoughby Hills before moving to Chardon 18 years ago. Josef was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Cleveland. He was the owner/operator of Josef hair Design in Richmond Continue reading
J. Ross Haffey
J. ROSS HAFFEY, JR. age 81, beloved husband for 43 years of Marcia (nee Swiger); loving father of Brian (wife Debra), Timothy, Dennis, Christian and the late James R., III (wife Susan); devoted grandfather of Ashley Fox, Connor, Maggie, Jaime, Olivia, Spencer, Anson, and Ella and great-grandfather of 3; cherished son of the late James Ross, Sr. and Mary Edith (nee Anson); dearest brother of Sam A. and the late Timothy Haffey; treasured brother-in-law of Marlene Simonetta; dear uncle, great-uncle Continue reading
Susan Novak
SUSAN NOVAK (nee Kopcak) age 98, beloved wife for 47 years of the late William; loving mother of Donald (wife Evelyn) and Joyce Sabula (husband Timothy); devoted grandmother of Mark (wife Dianne), Christopher (wife Kristi), David (wife Barbie), and Loree Gambatesa (husband Darren) and great-grandmother of Jonathon, Adam, Connor, Caden, Matthew, Bryan, Nicholas, and Madison; cherished daughter of the late Andrej and Anna (nee Liscizin) Kopcak; dearest sister of the late Anna, Kate, Helen, and Continue reading
Joan L. Karnosh
Joan L. Karnosh, a long-time resident of Shaker Heights, passed away December 12, 2019. She was 93. Joanie grew up on Parnell Road with her two sisters, Pat and Inky. They reveled in the neighborhood as children, climbing trees, exploring the local woods and fields before neighboring houses were built. She attended Shaker Schools and Laurel Upper School. She excelled in writing composition and poetry, accepting awards for her creativity. Upon graduation from Laurel, Joan attended Pine Manor Continue reading
Fredric Walter Johnson
FREDRIC WALTER JOHNSON, aged 94 years, beloved husband for 63 years to Rose (nee Albert), dear father of Mark, James and the late Douglas, loving grandfather of Madison and Ian, cherished brother of Gordon (deceased) and Dorothy Broz, fond uncle and great-uncle. The Long Ranger rides again. But these days he’s riding on the ground delivering Meals On Wheels. During World War II, Lieutenant Fred Johnson served his country as the Pilot of a “B-24 Liberator” with the 307th Bomb Group of the Continue reading
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