EDWARD J. BELLE passed away at home February 25, 2023, from congestive heart failure. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 19, 1942, to Louis Belle and Anne Butkovic.  Ed was the founder and longtime owner of Surface Engineering, a pavement maintenance company in Cleveland. Surviving are his sons Louis (Lisa) Belle of Callicoon, New York, Steve "Eddie" Belle of Westlake, and sister Sonia (Dan) Rankin of Willoughby Hills. Ed was preceded in death by his previous wives, Joanne Belle (nee Continue reading

RUDOLPH GORICAN age 89; loving father of Brigit Karabec (husband John), Daniel, Margaret Schroeck (husband John), and Michael; dearest grandfather of Samantha and Melissa Karabec and David and Rachel Schroeck; cherished son of the late Michael and Marija; devoted brother to 8 siblings. Rudolph was born April 16, 1933 and passed away on March 2, 2023. He was a faithful member of St. Mary Collinwood for over 60 years and a member of the Slovenska Pristava club. Rudolph was a carpenter and Continue reading

ADELLE E. SCHWARBER (nee Wills) age 104, beloved wife of Joseph; loving mother of Donald (wife Pat), Lynn Martin (husband Edward), Thomas (wife Carol), William (wife Gail) and Lee (wife Sara); devoted grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 15; cherished daughter of the late George and Estelle Wills (nee Gaeke); dearest sister of the late George Wills Jr. (wife Mary Ellen deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Adelle was born on January 14, 1919 and passed away on February 26, 2023 at Continue reading

STEPHEN J. GERICH, age 66; companion of Paulette Muttillo; father of Jessica Gerich and Samantha Swan (husband Nicholas); grandfather of Margot Swan; son of the late Joseph and Veronica (nee Kolaric) Gerich; brother of Stanley, Mathew (wife ElpieRose), and the late Joseph Jr. (wife Andrea); and uncle of many. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stephen attended St. Joseph High School and was a member of the class of 1975. He served in the United States Navy following graduation. Stephen worked with the Continue reading

WILLIAM D. AMBROGIO, age 73, beloved husband for 45 years of Patricia (nee Stofira); loving father of Lisa Andreani (husband John), Erin Lennon, and Michael, Ph.D. (fiancée Dr. Jennifer Luxenburg) and father-in-law of Timothy Lennon; devoted grandfather of Timothy and Nathan Lennon, Ania and Gianni Andreani, and Lillian Parker; cherished son of the late William and Eldina (nee DiFranco); dearest brother of Thomas (wife Michele) and Ronald (wife Josie); dear brother-in-law of Bruce and Becky Continue reading

Eugene F. Papp, age 85, beloved husband for 59 years of Diane (nee Cervenka); cherished son of the late Alex C. and Sophie (nee Kemeny); dearest brother of the late Elmer and Ernest; dear uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Airforce Veteran. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Eugene attended John Adams High School and Case Western Reserve University. He served in the Air Force and spent his career working as an architect. Eugene donated his time volunteering at the Church of the Covenant and Meals on Continue reading

MICHELLE LYNN BENCHEK (nee Columbo) age 43, loving mother of Jessica and Hailey and forever companion of Michael Benchek; cherished daughter of Cindy (nee Smith) and Fred DiTomaso and the late Michael Columbo; adored daughter-in-law of Joan Benchek; dear granddaughter of Barbara Wercion; dearest sister of Kim Columbo, Natalie Lafferty (husband Patrick), Anthony DiTomaso (wife Rachel) and Frank DiTomaso (wife Leeann); treasured friend of Cindy Moyle; dear niece, aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Continue reading