Mary Jane Reed (nee, DiGiovanni) was born in 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away peacefully after a long battle with Alzheimer's on November 23, 2023 (Thanksgiving Day morning) in Palm Desert, California. Mary Jane grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio, the daughter of Italian immigrant parents (Mary and Leo) and sister to Ben, the eventual owner of Big Bouquet Florist Shop. She attended Shaker Heights High School, a source of great pride throughout her life and accelerated academically and as Continue reading

GEORGE A. BATES age 86, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2023; beloved husband of Mary (Coyne) (nee Wirsing) and the late Mary Roberta (nee Koenig); loving father of Christine (deceased), Bridgette Skaff (David), George (Jennifer), Robert (Elisabeth), and stepfather of Patricia Lannan, John Coyne (Anne-Marie), Julie Ford (James) and Daniel Coyne; devoted grandfather of 15 grandchildren; cherished son of the late Frank and Ella (nee Miller); dearest brother of Ann Kittle (Michael Kelly) and Continue reading

WILLIAM J. FLECKENSTEIN age 82, beloved husband for 62 years of Elsie (nee Belaska); loving father of Christine Fleckenstein-Adams (husband Michael) and Patrice; cherished son of the late William L. and Regina (nee Eppich); dearest brother of the late Rita Peters (husband Charles deceased) and Regina Gerber (husband Frank deceased); treasured brother-in-law of Eileen Sprague (Elsie’s twin sister); dear uncle and great-uncle and friend of many. Bill was born in Cleveland on June 24, 1941, and Continue reading

Colors faded and the sun’s light dimmed as Lynn Zeit, devoted wife, mother, and nana, departed this world the morning of November 24th. She leaves behind a heartbroken family but also a legacy of strength, artistry, and steadfast commitment to creating a world filled with love and hope. Born in the blue-collar Cleveland suburbs in 1952, she graduated Euclid High School (1970) and went on to become a certified X-Ray technician through Saint Luke’s Hospital. In addition to working at various Continue reading

Mike Fording, 46 of Concord Township, passed away at home, on November 26, 2023, surrounded by his wife and daughters. Mike showed incredible courage facing life challenges with a smile, a few choice words, and his usual goofy jokes. Despite the pain, Mike stayed strong and positive until the end. Mike was born to Thomas and Donna Fording on September 19, 1977, and had a great young life with his older brother, Tom and younger brother, Mark. After graduating from Euclid High School in 1995, Continue reading

ROBERT A. WASHELL age 78, beloved husband for 47 years of Judy (nee Krasicki); loving father of Robert “Bobby” (wife Michelle) and Jenny Schultz (husband Joshua); devoted grandfather of Nick, Hannah, Nathan, Emma, Jakob and step-grandfather of Alec and Leah; cherished son of the late Andrew and Pauline (nee Prementine); dearest brother of John (wife Betty, deceased), Bill (wife Elaine), Janet Havener (husband Paul), and the late Eileen Syktich (husband Sam, deceased), Andrew Jr. (wife Betty, Continue reading

MARK GUALTIERE age 72, beloved husband for 51 years of Cynthia (nee Palas); loving father of Anthony and the late Jennifer Rowland (Adam); devoted grandfather of Katie and Nathan; cherished son of the late Paul Sr. and Marcella (nee Silvestri); dearest brother of Paul Jr. (Shirley) and Donna; dear uncle of  Brian, David (Laura), Heather (Greg) Hite, and Kristi (Bill) Merryman, Paula Collabro (Derrick), Melissa, and Jessica Marich and great-uncle to Brittany, Bill, Lucas, Alexander, Connor, Continue reading

KATHERINE MARIE MATHIS age 69, daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (nee Necessary) Mathis; sister of Arthur, Karol (Al) Jacobson, Helen, and the late Karl; companion of her beloved dogs Charlie, Xmas, Langley, and Colby; dear friend of many. Contributions may be made in memory of Kat to either, the Cleveland Clinic NICU by clicking HERE or to Rescue Village by clicking HERE. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Visitation will take place Monday, November 20, 2023, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM at THE Continue reading

LYNN SARALLI (nee Clark) age 67, died November 11, 2023 with her family by her side after a brief and unexpected illness; beloved wife for 35 years of Luciano; loving mother of Nicholas (wife Megan) and Taylor Saralli; devoted daughter of Ann Clark (nee Smallwood) and the late Donald Clark; cherished sister of David Clark (wife Susan), Jeffrey Clark (wife Sheila), and the late Amy Moore (husband Jim). Lynn was born January 9, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Continue reading