EDWARD J. GALLAGHER age 75, beloved husband of Maria (nee Toldy) and the late Kathleen (nee Agan); loving father of Patrick (wife Julianna) and Katherine Quinn (husband Ronny); devoted grandfather of RJ and Rory Quinn, Guinevere and Penelope Gallagher and the late Reagan Quinn; cherished son of the late Edward F. and Catherine (nee McCormick); dearest brother of Patricia Martinez (husband Miguel); treasured son-in-law of Maria and the late George Toldy, dearest brother-in-law of George and Agnes Continue reading
Archives for January 2023
Mahi “May” Paparizos
MAHI “MAY” PAPARIZOS (nee Dufopoulos), aged 89 years, beloved wife of the late Alex, dearest mother of Peter (wife Kimberly–deceased) (companion Denise) and Nikki Stathopoulos (husband George), loving grandmother of Peter (wife Renee), Brittany Paparizos, Andrea Mahi Stathopoulos (husband Mark Basista) and Antony Stathopoulos, great-grandmother of Peter Alexander Paparizos, devoted daughter of the late Paschalis and Lukia (nee Giurukis) Dufopoulos, cherished sister of Vasiliki Liamos and the Continue reading
Herminio Banaag Ballado
HERMINIO BANAAG BALLADO, aged 81 years, of Cleveland Heights, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at his home. Beloved husband of Norma (nee Makilan), dear father of Sheila (husband Reuben Pinkson III) and Herman, loving grandfather of Reuben IV and Isabella Pinkson, Aubrey Cornwell and Cora Sparks-Ballado, cherished brother of Aurelio (Mercy), Adelida Bo, Yolanda Salviejo, Violetta Thach (Kinh) and a host of nieces and nephews. Herminio was born on April 7, 1941, to Continue reading
Marianne L. Monger
MARIANNE L. MONGER (nee Kozinski) age 70, beloved wife for 48 years of Jeffrey; loving mother of Jonathan and Melinda; cherished daughter of the late Casimer A. and Ann (nee Pintarich) Kozinski; dearest sister of Chester Kozinski (wife Helaine); dear aunt and cousin of many.\ Marianne was born on February 9, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a graduate of Villa Angela Academy. After graduation, she received an Associates Degree in Library Science. With this, she was able to devote 36 years to Continue reading
Dr. Frank J. Karfes, DDS
Dr. Frank J. Karfes, DDS, 88, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023, at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio with his loving children, Irene and Jim, by his side. Beloved husband of the late Steliane (nee Parthemos), cherished son of the late James and Mary Karfes, and dearest brother of the late Theodora. Dear friend of Renee Rogers and treasured brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and colleague of many. Born March 29, 1934, Dr. Karfes was the son of Greek immigrants and grew up Continue reading
Bruce T. Finke
BRUCE T. FINKE, age 84, beloved husband for 58 years of the late Helene; loving father of Beverly Barich (husband Nick), Lisa Rafferty (husband Glen) and the late Beth McCarty (husband David); devoted grandfather of Jill and Kyle Rafferty, Miriam and Emma McCarty; cherished son of the late Theodore and Lenoris; dearest brother of the late Joan Pappas (husband Vic). Bruce was born in Cleveland on March 18, 1938 and passed away on January 14, 2023. Bruce was a Euclid High School graduate and Continue reading
Mladen L. Selar
MLADEN L. SELAR age 49, beloved husband of Angela (nee Hornyak); loving father of Nicholas and Luka; cherished son of Milan and Dora (nee Jelenkovic); devoted brother of Janet, Anthony “Tony” (wife Laurie), and Michael; dearest uncle of Alyssa; dear nephew, cousin, godfather, and friend of many. Mladen Selar was born on February 27, 1973, to Milan and Dora. He grew up in Willoughby Hills and has resided in Chardon for the past 10 years. He graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1991 Continue reading
James M. Hanson
JAMES M. HANSON age 79; beloved husband of 54 years of Eileen; loving mother of Tim and John (wife Melissa); devoted grandmother of Mara, Audon, Madison, Brenden, Maisie and Adeline; cherished son of the late Roy and Frances (nee Poorman); dearest brother of the late John Roy Hanson and Shirley Cutler. James (Papa) was born on November 17, 1943 and passed away January 12, 2023. He was a graduate of Collinwood High School and Case Institute of Technology with a Bachelors in Metallurgy and an Continue reading
Patricia Maura Pendry
PATRICIA MAURA PENDRY (nee Nolan), aged 79 years, beloved wife for 32 years to Michael A., dearest mother of Kelley Vercauteren (Gary), Patrick Kuras (Mary), Christine Walanka (Marc), Michael Pendry (Gina), Sheri “Beth” Hibbitts and Lisa Swearengin (Marc), loving grandmother of 15, cherished sister of John Nolan (deceased) (Joy). Pat was a talented calligrapher (34 years at American Greetings), jewelry maker, artist and gardener. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and a confidante and Continue reading
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