Willoughby, Ohio - Sharon Marie Knotek, 71, died unexpectedly at her home. She was born July 12, 1952, in Seven Hills, Ohio, the daughter of Donald and Stella Diajean (nee Lyzwa) Knotek. Sharon graduated from Nazareth Academy High School, Class of 1959. She then attended John Carroll University (JCU), earning Bachelor of Arts, a Master of Education degree, and a License in Social Work (LSW) there before beginning a life in service to others, working quietly and steadfastly her entire life for Continue reading
Artis Rae Scott
ARTIS RAE SCOTT, age 94, cherished daughter of the late Jefferson Grant “JG” and Helen (nee Morison); dearest sister of Fawn Scott Crowley (husband John), Roy Scott, Grant Lee Scott (wife Jane), and Clyde Vincent Scott (wife Lucille). Aunt of the late Sally (Richard) Phillips, Denise Ann Scott, and Daryl Lee Scott; Great Aunt of John (April) Phillips, the late Rick Phillips, Karan (Charles) Barton, Michael (wife Boyce) Phillips, and Sheryl Phillips (husband Les) Faust. Aunt and Great Aunt of Continue reading
Edward M. Corcoran
EDWARD M. CORCORAN, born October 26, 1937, passed away May 20, 2023. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 2, 2023, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church at 10 AM. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Edward at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.) Thursday, JNune 1, 2023, 2-4 AND 6-8 PM. Continue reading
Ralph Sibert
On November 4, 2022, this loving, kind, and gentle soul passed away after a long illness, leaving a grieving family missing him beyond measure. Ralph and his wife Ann have been residents of Willoughby Hills for the past 27 years. Ralph was an educator first and foremost. After completing his machinist apprenticeship at Warner & Swasey, he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, and ultimately a Doctorate in Philosophy from Walden’s Institute for Advanced Studies. All of this after Continue reading
Douglas A. Kimble
DOUGLAS A. KIMBLE age 65, beloved husband for 14 years of Alma (nee Ingaran) and the late Mary Ellen; dearest brother of Robert Jr. and Randy. Preceded in death by his canine companions Molly and Koko. Douglas A. Kimble was born on July 27, 1957, in Alliance, Ohio to the late Robert Kimble Sr. and Greta Joan Cramer and passed away on September 29, 2022. Douglas resided in Richmond heights for the past 14 years. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1975 and later attended Kent State Continue reading
Stanley Grk
STANLEY GRK, age 89, beloved husband of the late Emma (nee Poles); devoted and loving father of John Grk and Emma Dillon; cherished grandfather of Jesse Dillon (deceased), Jonas Dillon (fiancé Nikki Dozier), Veronica and Angela Grk and dearest great-grandfather of Jesse Dillon; cherished son of the late Jože and Antonija (nee Segulin); beloved brother of Frank (wife Marija, deceased), Marija Petrac (husband Louis) and the late Milan (wife Vida, deceased) and brother-in-law of Silva and Frank Continue reading
Molly Paschke Jones
MOLLY ANN JONES (nee Paschke), age 36, was called to the Lord on July 2, 2022; She passed away suddenly of an acute illness surrounded by her loving family. Molly is the cherished daughter of Heidi (nee Haserodt) and Jay O’Neill; loving mother of Blake Jones (age 6), dearest sister of Kelly Paschke (Stuart Saunders), step-sister of Michael O’Neill (Wesley Kloss), Catherine Urban (Eli), and Leanne O’Neill; dear aunt, niece, cousin and friend of many. She was proceeded in death by her father Continue reading
Piotr “Pete” Szlamas
Piotr “Pete” Szlamas age 65, beloved husband for 36 years of Brenda (nee Sementa); loving father of Lauren (husband Michael), Alyson, and Piotr (wife Stephanie); devoted grandfather of Aaron, Aislin, and Donovan; cherished son of the late Leonard and Halina (nee Sawicka). Pete was born on February 11, 1957, in Cleveland and passed away on May 20, 2022. He lived in Chesterland for 37 years and worked as a truck driver since the mid-nineties. Pete had a lifelong passion for cars and was proud Continue reading
James A. “Jim” Ours
JAMES A. “JIM” OURS age 83, beloved husband for 62 years of Carol (nee Markusic); loving father of James A. Jr. (wife Jodi) and Nicholas (wife Vicki); devoted grandfather of Ashley Baragry (husband Rob), Michael, James and Robert and great-grandfather of Jordan and Mercy. James A. “Jim” Ours was born on January 1, 1939 in Moorefield, West Virginia to the late Amby and Julia (nee Jenkins) Ours and passed away on Saturday, May 21, 2022 surrounded by his family. He lived in Willoughby Hills for Continue reading
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