REV. FR. JOSEPH H. PISKURA, age 90, senior priest-retired for the Diocese of Cleveland and Col., United States Army, Ret., passed away Nov. 26, 2020. Beloved son of the late John and Katherine (nee Kitko), dear brother of Henry J. (Mary) and Mary Stincic (George) (all deceased); loving uncle of Catherine Corrigan (Gerald, deceased), George J. Stincic, Jr. (Kathleen, deceased) and Thomas J. Stincic (Theresa) (of New York); cherished great-uncle of Kevin F. Corrigan (of Columbus), The Rev. Allen Continue reading

JOHN PATRICK EUSTACE, aged 91 years, beloved husband for 57 years to Helen E. (nee Olszewski), dear father of John G. (wife Patricia), Patrick (wife Denise), Mary Anne Eustace-Klein (husband Joseph) and Colleen Eustace, loving grandfather of Andrew, Sean, Brian, Danielle, Kathleen, Rory, Ruthie, Rachel, Justin, Halli and Cristen, great-grandfather of Addison, Emma Grace and twins Charlotte and Paige, devoted brother of Michael and Thomas Eustace, and the late James Eustace, Mary Thomasine Continue reading

LOUISE A. GALLITO, age 89, cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Martha (nee Galewski); dearest sister of Daniel and the late Beatrice and  Martin (wife Kay); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.Louise was born May 13, 1931 and died peacefully November 25, 2020. She was born in Cleveland and lived in Richmond Heights for the last fifty years. She was devoted to her family, especially her mother. She loved her nieces, grandnephews and grandnieces. She graduated from John Adams High School Continue reading

DORIS EVELYN BRANDT (nee Kinsler), age 92, beloved wife of the late Earl W. “Bill”, passed away to a better place on Nov. 18, 2020, a resident of Aurora, OH. Loving mother of James A. (Georgeanna) of New Orleans, Lucinda “Cindy” Newton of Hudson, OH, and David W. (Lori Garver) of Washington, D.C. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan C. Brandt, Allison Samons (Dwayne), Jon W. Newton, Wesley G. Brandt, and Mitchell G. Brandt. Great-grandmother to Beau Samons, Rhett Samons, and Rosalie Brandt. Loving Continue reading

ALEXANDER H. SOMERS, aged 60 years, beloved husband for 38 years to Nancy (nee Homoly), dear father of Alex Jr. (wife Marilyn), Bill and Ashley (Blaine Westropp), loving grandfather of Alex III “Tripp”, Charlie and Lillian, cherished son of the late Walter “Deke” and Lillian (nee Brendel), fond brother of Walter Jr. and the late Scott and Christopher. We love you.Private family services were held with burial in Lake View Cemetery. Continue reading

ROBERT J. KNOTEK age 93, beloved husband for 64 years of Marian J.   (nee Klasson); loving father of Robert A., David A. (wife Lana deceased), and Joan Hinkle (husband Robert); devoted grandfather of Mary Kristen Morelli (husband Brian), Daniel (deceased), and April Lagman (husband Curtis) and great-grandfather of Matthew, Jenna, Ava, and Lucy Rain; cherished son of the late Robert T. and Julia (nee Poremba); dearest brother of the late Florence Farrar; dear uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Continue reading

Joie de Vivre!Always a lady…infectious laughter…ever a Maumee girl…faithful daughter of Angela…well pressed and sharply turned out…compassionately supportive…phrases that all spring to mind immediately when we recall Sister Marie Michelle whose life spanned nine decades in northern Ohio.  An Ursuline sister for 70 years, Sister Marie Michelle loved her family, her community and her varied ministries that introduced her to beloved friends and colleagues, students of life together in countless Continue reading

ALBERT J. JURCISEK, “Big Al” “33”, aged 82 years, beloved husband for 59 years to Nancy Lynne (nee Cala), dear father of Anne Marie Grapo (John), Debi Hunt (James – deceased), Joseph (Sandra), Peggy Clarke (Chuck), Christine Johnson (Ron) and John (Jennifer), loving grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 5, cherished brother of Jan Fudurich, treasured uncle and great-uncle to many, and friend to all.United States Army Veteran.Contributions in memory of Al suggested to the Amyloidosis Continue reading

JOHN N. JOURILES, age 95, beloved husband of Ellen (Stamulis) for sixty-seven years, father of Nick, Tim (d. 1959), Joan and Greg, grandfather of Philip Jouriles, Josh Lory, Jennifer Jouriles and Asa Lory, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2020. A great mentor and friend, John was loved by those who knew him for his warmth, generosity, and humor.A lifelong Clevelander, he served his country with the 86th Blackhawk Infantry division during WWII. John was awarded a Bronze Star and a Continue reading