Obituaries
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Donald F. Johnson
Mar 22, 2025
Donald F. Johnson, born July 21, 1929, in Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and unwavering strength.
Donald honorably served his country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Upon his return, he met the love of his life, Helen Mukavetz. They were married on October 2,...
Betty West
Oct 1, 2025
BETTY L. WEST (nee King) age 95, beloved wife for 40 years of Woodrow; loving mother of Mark Todd (Nancy) and Teresa Zoda (John); devoted grandmother of Christopher Todd, Elizabeth Todd Gallagher (Mark) and Adam Zoda (Cassandra); cherished daughter of the late Jack and Lola (nee Perkins) King; dearest sister of the late Jack King Jr., Lavada Malcolm, and Virginia...
Cathy O. White
Sep 25, 2025
CATHY O. WHITE (nee Olszewski) age 78, beloved wife of David for 52 years; loving mother of Elizabeth (Bill) Difucci, Daniel (Julie) White, Allison (Vince) Domenico, and Abigail (Brad) Arbuckle; devoted Nana of Morgan (Garrett), Josh, Dominic, Mia, Jordyn, Remington, Max, Leo, Winnie, Ruby, Sunny, and Haze and great-grandmother of Della; cherished daughter of the late Theodore and Dorothy (nee...
Bernice M. Barris
Sep 24, 2025
BERNICE M. BARRIS (nee Sebek) age 104 1/2, beloved wife of the late Robert L. Barris; loving mother of Susan Chiari (husband Rodolfo deceased), Robert J. (wife Deborah deceased) and Charles B. (wife Christine); devoted grandmother of Adam B. (wife Kelley), Ashley B. Kanlic (husband Elvis), Jonathan F., Christopher B., Matthew B. and the late Roberto A. Chiari; cherished daughter...
Joyce Hoon
Sep 23, 2025
JOYCE A. HOON (nee Hausrath) age 88, beloved wife for 65 years of James; loving mother of Beth Dennis (husband Dale) and Joy Kump (husband Dan); devoted grandmother of Jennifer Dennis (Brian Hylkema), Kristen Heiss (husband Eric), Sarah Dennis (Michael Grande), and Caitlin Alexander (husband Devin), and great-grandmother of Alexis, Grace, Brian, Ethan, Molly, Madelyn, and Nicholas; cherished daughter of...
John J. Shadley
Sep 22, 2025
JOHN J. SHADLEY age 92, beloved husband for 67 years of Lorrene (nee Ladd); loving father of Mark (wife Kathy) and Dale (Lisa Gregory); devoted grandfather of Andrew (wife Nicole), Sara (fiancé Matt Rodriguez), James and Evan (Julie Reese); cherished son of the late John J. and Stella (nee Barwick); dearest brother of Virginia Cognati (husband Nick deceased) and the...
Steven Kelly Rose
Sep 22, 2025
Steven Rose, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, godfather, and public servant, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication. He was married to the love of his life, Therese (Reardon) for 28 years, often reminding others that "marriage is a marathon!"-a sentiment he lived by with grace and humor.
Steve was proud to be a loving...
Milica Gumsey
Sep 21, 2025
Milica Gumsey (nee Lorbek) age 102, beloved wife of the late Karl; loving mother of Brigita Gumsey (Allan Ficci) and Karl R. Gumsey (Bernadette); devoted grandmother of Kyla DiLalla (Charlie) and Zachary Gumsey, and great grandmother of Lillian Clark and Milli DiLalla; cherished daughter of the late Terezija and Rudi Lorbek; treasured sister of the late Marija Vrecl and Rudi...
Vincent D. Tondy
Sep 20, 2025
VINCENT DALE TONDY, SR. age 92, beloved husband of the late Serepta "Kay" (nee Beckwith) Tondy; loving father of Dulce Bayer (Frank), Nancy (Donna Mazzola), the late Vincent (Juanita), and the late Emil (Lisa, deceased) Tondy; devoted grandfather of Joshua, Sarah, Sam (Kasey Montgomery), and Leah Bayer (Luke Goodman); Kimberly (John Kalosky) and Kristia Tondy; Sherry Winkler (Paul Weeks), Justine...
Harry W. Varcelli
Sep 20, 2025
Harry W. Varcelli, age 63, beloved father, papa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away surrounded by his three children on September 20, 2025, following a courageous 11-month battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Harry was the proud and loving father of Ashley New (Bradley), Alicia Pollice (Nicholas), and Matthew Varcelli. His greatest joy in life was being "Papa" to his seven grandchildren-Bradley,...
Concetta Di Fini
Sep 18, 2025
(nee Milaro) age 79, beloved wife the late Giuseppe; loving mother of Anna Marie Gardner (husband Ronald); Rita Danhoffer Di Fini, Gaetano (wife Lisa Marie) Di Fini, Phillip Di Fini; devoted grandmother of Dana and Timothy Danhoffer, Joseph Gardner (Raquel Solinski), Lillianna Di Fini (fiancé Joseph Romeo), Alyssa Marie Gardner (Thomas Elliott), Gaetano Anthony and Dominic Di Fini and great-grandmother...
Blase Pietrafese
Sep 14, 2025
Blase M. Pietrafese, 81, of Mayfield Village, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born August 28, 1944, he was the son of Judge Joseph S. Pietrafese and Rosemary (Lerro) Pietrafese. Proud of his Italian heritage, Blase lived a life defined by energy, generosity, and steadfast devotion to family and community.
A 1962 graduate of...
Carlene Amoroso
Sep 13, 2025
CARLENE GAYLE AMOROSO (nee Schweitzer), age 89, of Cumming, GA, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. A long-time resident of Euclid and Highland Heights, Carlene was the devoted wife of the late Lucien L., loving mother of Mark (BettyAnn) and Greg (Janine), beloved grandmother of Erica, Elisa, Jennifer and Andrew, dear daughter of the late Carl and Violet Schweitzer,...
Steve Galosi
Sep 13, 2025
STEVE GALOSI age 79, was born on November 10, 1945, in Zagreb, Croatia and passed away on September 13, 2025.
He was, and remains, the beloved husband of Anna (nee Starcevic) for 60 years; loving father of Edward (wife Lisa) and Robert (wife Bonita); devoted Deda of Claire, Camryn, and Matthew; cherished son of the late Stjepan and Ana (nee Kosec)...
Myung Gene Lee
Sep 12, 2025
MYUNG GENE LEE, Ph.D. (이명진) age 82, beloved husband for 52 years of Joanne Lee (nee. Yoon); loving father of June Whittaker (Matthew) and Yune Lee (Jordan Welty); devoted grandfather of Bobby, Lily, and Charlie Whittaker and Eleanor Lee Welty; cherished son of the late Sam Joo and Myung Soo (nee Suh); dear uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many. In lieu of flowers,...
Mark Joseph Cipollo
Sep 6, 2025
Mark Joseph Cipollo, “Marko”, age 41, cherished son of Nicholas and Jenny Cipollo (née Sega), beloved brother of Nikko and Dominic (deceased), precious grandson of the late Frank and Antonia Sega and the late Peggy and Arthur Cipollo, devoted nephew of Antonia (Eric) Snyder, the late Frank Sega, Jr, and Mary Ann (Rob) Krueger. loving cousin of Robert Snyder, Carl...
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Hovley
Sep 4, 2025
Gerald "Jerry" Lee Hovley, born August 27, 1932, died peacefully from cancer on September 4, 2025. He was 93.
Jerry was born in Brawley, California. He graduated from Brawley Union High in 1950. In 1952 he joined the US Air Force and went on to earn his wings, proudly flying the F-86 Sabre. He continued to fly in the Air National...
James J. Vojtek
Sep 3, 2025
JAMES J. VOJTEK, age 87; beloved husband for 67 years of Marilyn (nee Minadeo); loving father of Pamela Crane (Roderick) and James M. Vojtek (Laura); devoted grandfather of Nicholas and Matthew (Josie) Vojtek; caring great-grandfather of Amelia; cherished son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Kardamis) Vojtek; dearest brother of Joseph and the late Richard and William.
James was born...
Donna Balogh Harvey
Sep 3, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Donna Balogh Harvey, who entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 3, 2025, at the age of 63. She faced her illness with courage and grace, and in her final moments was surrounded by the love of her devoted family. Donna was the beloved mother...
