Obituaries
Join Us in Honoring the Lives of Those Who Have
Passed, Celebrating the Impact They Had on Us All
Sophie Kosem
Jan 20, 2026
SOPHIE KOSEM age 97; cherished daughter of the late Alojzij and Frances (nee Majdic) Kosem; dearest sister of Mary Celestina (husband Miro deceased), Rev. Fr. Frank Kosem and the late Lojze Kosem, Ursula Stepec (husband Ciril deceased) and Marjan Kosem (wife Mira); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Sophie was born in Dol Pri Ljubljana, Slovenia on April 23, 1928. In...
Dale W. Mitchell
Jan 17, 2026
DALE W. MITCHELL, aged 67 years, of South Euclid, Ohio, passed away at his home on January 17, 2026, after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
Beloved husband for 39 years to Donna (nee Haywood), dear father of Christopher (Aisling), Jenifer Malone (Brian) and Shannon Esquivel (Eric), loving grandfather of Annie, Lorelei and Max, devoted son of the late Fred...
Minnie Lee Williams
Jan 16, 2026
MINNIE LEE WILLIAMS (nee Watkins), passed away Jan. 16, 2026, aged 83 years, retired Finance Director for City of East Cleveland, beloved wife of the late George, dearest mother of Melanie Stewart (husband Gerald), loving NANA to Bryce and Savannah Stewart, cherished daughter of the late Willie and Mary Ellen (nee Russell) Watkins, devoted sister of Caroline Coleman, Rebecca Watkins...
Michael "Miha" Dolinar
Jan 16, 2026
MICHAEL F. "MIHA" DOLINAR age 66, beloved husband for 38 years of Christine (nee Kucmanic); loving father of Katarina Kulbis (husband Matthew) and Marina Dolinar; devoted grandfather "Ata" of Emily "Emmy", Eleanor "Ellie", Abigail "Abby", and Nicholas "Nicky" Kulbis; cherished son of Pauline (nee Adamic) and the late Frank; dearest brother of Edward , Lydia Gadd (John Gorshe) and brother-in-law of John and Majda Kucmanic, Joseph...
Rose L. (Lariccia) Fuduric
Jan 14, 2026
ROSE L. (LARICCIA) FUDURIC (nee Perich) age 92, former wife of the late Pete Lariccia; loving mother of Peter Lariccia (wife Nada), Maria Briganti (husband Frank), Rosanne Martin (husband Jim), Theresa Damel (husband Scott) and Linda Mercadante (husband Joe); devoted grandmother of Joseph Mercadante (Dawn Malaney), Andrew Lariccia, Anita Negrelli (husband Mark), Eric Lariccia (wife Claudia), Frank Briganti (Mandy Aldhizer),...
Louis W. Measor
Jan 13, 2026
LOUIS W. MEASOR age 69, loving brother of George (Gabby), the late Karyn, Jimmie (Pam), Kathie Betley (Buck deceased), Sharyn Measor (Nick), and Robbie (dear friend Linda Rattini); devoted uncle of Mario Measor, Samantha & Chloe Fielding, and the late Karyn Spanulo; caring great uncle of Alexis Spanulo; cherished son of the late George and Marion (nee Takacs); doting dad...
George Scharlott
Jan 12, 2026
George Fredric Scharlott, age 86, of Wickliffe, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.
Beloved son of the late Raymond W. and Mary LaVerne (nee Sahle) Scharlott. He was born and raised in East Cleveland before moving to Cleveland Heights, where he and his family made their home for 64 years. More recently, George and...
Kathleen Diane Broer
Jan 12, 2026
KATHLEEN DIANE BROER (nee King) age 80, beloved wife for 40 years of the late Paul; loving mother of John Broer (wife Heather, nee Hissett), and caring step-mother of Janet Keeler (nee Broer, Husband David) David Broer, Jeff Broer (wife Elyse), and Jennifer Drozdowski (nee Broer) ; devoted grandmother of Gavin and Chloe and doting step grandmother of Milo, Nolan,...
Nancy E. Williamson
Jan 9, 2026
NANCY E. WILLIAMSON (nee Takacs) age 69, beloved wife for 25 years of David B. Williamson; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Ethel (nee Kovach) Takacs; dearest sister of Robert (Chris) Takacs, Patty (Frank, Dec.) Faron, and Jay (Andrea) Takacs; dear aunt of many.
Arrangements have been entrusted to DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory.
Josephine Caruso
Jan 9, 2026
JOSEPHINE CARUSO (nee DiNovo), age 88, beloved wife of the late Vinzenzo "Jimmy" Caruso; loving mother of Anthony, Patrick (Sharlene Simerale), Rosemary (husband, Greg), and the late James Caruso; devoted grandmother, "Nonna" of Olivia and Sophia Caruso; cherished daughter of the late Pasquale and Rosalia (nee Sineri) DiNovo; dearest sister of Mariella Soria (husband Nick), Eugene DiNovo (wife Martha, deceased), Susan Balsamo (husband Gino), and...
James H. Burghart
Jan 8, 2026
JAMES H. BURGHART, born July 18, 1938 in Erie, PA., and passed away Jan. 8, 2026 in Cleveland, Oh., aged 87 years, beloved husband for 64 years to Judith (nee Hoff), dear father of Jill Lemke (husband Douglas) and Mark (wife Tiffany), loving grandfather of Hans (Billy) and Grace Lemke, and Ryan (Abigail), Jason, Kevin and Nathan (Karstyn) Burghart, devoted...
Beatrice Frances Pestotnik
Jan 7, 2026
Beatrice F. Pestotnik (née Jakomin) of Madison Ohio, passed peacefully in the presence of loved ones on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born March 26, 1926 to Ludwig Jakomin and Frances Grilc Jakomin in Cleveland, Ohio, Bea lived a life rich in song, artistry, family, and love.
Bea is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John...
Raymond W. Koren
Jan 6, 2026
RAYMOND W. KOREN age 93, beloved husband for 26 years of Sandra (nee Mancini) and for 45 years of the late Dorothy (Mesojedec); loving father of Patricia Fairman (husband James), Susan Foley (husband Richard deceased), Raymond (wife Julie), Thomas deceased (wife Rhonda), Christopher, and David (wife Courtney); devoted grandfather “Gramps” of Jessica Jacobus (husband Donald), James “JR” Fairman (wife Erin),...
Richard Selman
Jan 6, 2026
RICHARD M. SELMAN age 46; beloved father of Sunni Michele; cherished son of Harriet (nee Polster) and the late Loren; dearest brother of Marla Saunders (husband Todd); dearest friend of Lindzy Gadd (mother of Sunni Michele) and many other dear friends.
Rich was born March 18, 1979 in Cleveland, OH and grew up in Highland Heights. He attended Mayfield High School...
Donald Lee Smrdel
Jan 5, 2026
DONALD LEE SMRDEL SR., age 85, beloved husband for 44 years of Mary Louise (nee Sustar); loving father of Donnie Jr. (Julianne), Diane Quintero (Forest Wilson), and Anthony (Donna); devoted grandfather of Vince (Halle), Jay, Allana, Mar, Quinn, Jay, Melanie (Todd), Matthew, and Ally; cherished son of the late Ludwig and Ann (nee Pugel) Smrdel; dearest brother of Jan Zalar...
John Folkman
Jan 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John L. Folkman, aged 74 years, the beloved husband for 52 years to Melanie (nee Wittekind), dear father of Nathan (Minna), Brenna (Thomas Danis), Callie, and Maggie (Christopher Seeds), loving grandfather of Theodore, Emma, Noah, Phoenix and Arlo, devoted son of the late Robert and Sylvia (nee Lawson), cherished...
Margaret Eileen Warner
Jan 3, 2026
MARGARET EILEEN WARNER (nee Bigley) age 99, beloved wife for nearly 70 years of the late Anthony; loving mother of Toni Perkins (husband William) and Felix (wife Marilisa); devoted grandmother of Shawna Simpson (husband David), Todd Perkins (wife Racheal), Britni Eisler (husband Jerad), Chelsey Warner, and Anthony Warner, and great-grandmother of Madeline Simpson, Grace Simpson, Dorian Eisler, Lennon Eisler, Lucien...
Edward M. Gebura
Jan 1, 2026
EDWARD M. GEBURA age 69, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and quiet strength. For 15 beautiful years, Ed was the deeply loving and devoted husband of Patricia (nee Oswald). Their marriage was a true partnership, filled with faith, laughter, shared adventures, and a profound love that grew stronger with time. Patricia cherished every...
Jack J. Grdina
Jan 1, 2026
JACK J. GRDINA, age 78, beloved husband of 52 years to Sandra (née Simmons); loving father of Sarah Grdina Gilmore (fiancé Jason Wolfe), Jack John Grdina, Jr. (wife Autumn), and Nicholas Grdina (wife Gillian); devoted grandfather of Jackson and Liam Gilmore and Arianne, Jack John "JJ," and Thomas Grdina; cherished son of the late Jack John and Frances (née Zillis); dearest...
Donna P. Spencer
Dec 31, 2025
Donna P. Spencer (78), lovingly known as Dee-Dee, passed away on December 31, 2025, in her Euclid home, surrounded by family. She is survived by her devoted husband of fifty-five years, Kevin Paul Spencer; her three children: Natasha (Dann Witczak), Samantha, and Zachary; her grandson, Ollie Witczak; her brother, Gregory Potulski (Beth Telich); her goddaughter and niece, Tara Knisely (Evan);...
