PAULA (Arnez) HAUPTMAN, age 88, passed away April 1, 2020 at Slovenian Home for the Aged in Cleveland, OH where she had been a resident since October 2013 with Alzheimer’s. Born October 15, 1931, an identical twin to Helena, in Jesenice, Slovenia.  Her favorite childhood memory was helping her mother decorate cookies at the family bakery in Jesenice for the holiday feast of St. Nicholas. She fled her homeland in 1945 after losing her father and oldest brother. Paula spent 4 years in a refugee Continue reading

JOHN L. DICKARD, 92, of Euclid, Ohio, passed away peacefully Wednesday,  April 1, 2020 with his loving wife at his side. Born September 21, 1927 in Cleveland,  Mr. Dickard was a proud alum of Cathedral Latin School and an army veteran. In 1962, he earned the highest score in Ohio on the CPA exam.   He retired from Ferro Corporation as General Manager International.  Jack was known for his bright smile, spirit and warmth.  His travels took him all over the world, from pyramids to rainforests, Continue reading

ROBERT W. SOVEY age 87, beloved husband for 26 years of Leona (nee Bugeda) and the late Mary Lou (nee Kloss); loving father of Christine Golias, Donna Tropp, and the late Karen Sovey; devoted grandfather of Jason Golias, Matthew Golias (wife, Kari), Caryn Szczepinski (husband, Allan), Peter Tropp, and Jessica Tropp, and great-grandfather of Leila and Maci; cherished son of the late Edward and Viola (nee Zmarzly); dearest brother of the late Edward, and Patricia Bailes (husband, John); dear uncle Continue reading

CHARLES PRATT, age 95, of Euclid, Ohio. Passed away April 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Jane. Devoted father of Gary (wife Carolyn) and Craig (wife Joan). Loving grandfather of Anna Allender, Andrew Pratt, Kristin Retallick, Ashley Pesata and Kelly Pratt; great-grandfather of Taylor, Olivia, William, Ava, Alden, Riley, Allison, Eliza, Graham, Ruby, Amelia, Archer and Theo. Born in Cleveland on April 29, 1924, Chuck was the youngest of eight children born to Horace and Annie Pratt, who Continue reading

LUCILLE “RUTH” SECHRIST (nee FRYREAR) age 97; Beloved mother of Ruth Ann Quinn, Florence Petrecca (husband Nick) and the late Delaine Siebert (husband Richard, deceased); devoted grandmother of Steven Quinn (Gina), Anna Snively (husband Richard), Laura Quinn, Dawn Wieder (husband Benny), Rick Siebert (Linda), Leslie Quinn (Jim), Suzonna Zak (husband Ken), Nicole Grzybowski (husband Brian) and Nicholas Petrecca;  great grandmother of 16 and great-great grandmother of 3; cherished daughter of the Continue reading

ELIZABETH “BETTY” J. SCOTT (nee Jute) age 91, beloved wife for 62 years of the late Albert; loving mother of Jeff, Randy (wife Karen) and Roger (wife Maureen); devoted grandmother of Brad, Natalie, and Eric; cherished daughter of the late Emerick and Elizabeth (nee Chismar) Jute; dearest sister of  Caroline Morris, Marilyn Strubbe, and the late Stanley. Elizabeth was born on December 24, 1928 in Ashtabula, Ohio and passed away on March 30, 2020. She was a graduate of Ashtabula High School, Continue reading

MARY ZAGAR (nee Hribar), age 95, passed away March 29, 2020 at Hospice of Western Reserve. Born October 24, 1924 in Cleveland and resident of Highland Heights for the last 56 years. A devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed cooking, baking, yardwork, and dancing.  She was a member of SNPJ Lodge #5 and Holmes Ave. She was preceded in death by husband Frank Zagar, Jr., infant daughter, Karen Marie, and brother Stan Hribar. Survived by sons Continue reading

MARGARET M. “DOLLY” VOGT (nee D’Ambrosia) age 94, passed peacefully on March 24, 2020, beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Sandra Giacomin, Janet Pitchler and Debby Bombik; devoted grandmother of Joey Giacomin (deceased), Frank Pitchler, Kimberly Wallace and Kevin Bombik and great-grandmother of Addison, Max, Gabriella, Myles and Olivia; dearest sister of Molly Guenther, Carl D’Ambrosia and the late Vincent D’Ambrosia, Mae Kinkaid, Joan Hayes and Grace Jacklitz; dear aunt and Continue reading

Hilda Bauer, age 91; beloved wife of Ernest; loving mother of Herbert (Paula), William Sr. (Dorothy), and Mary Ann Hibjan (Bryan); devoted Oma of Valerie Siringer (Jason), William Jr. (Jessica), Jason (Amanda), Michael (Janet), Justin, Heather Marcus (Zachary), Nicole (deceased) and Melanie (Patrick) and great Oma of Alyssa, Avery, Austin, Nathan, Natalie, Sophie, Evelyn, William III, Madelyn, Matthew, Henry and Riley; dearest sister of the following deceased: Marie Kobe (Albert, deceased), John Continue reading