Obituaries
Join Us in Honoring the Lives of Those Who Have
Passed, Celebrating the Impact They Had on Us All
Louis W. Measor
Jan 13, 2026
LOUIS W. MEASOR age 69, loving brother of George (Gabby), Jimmie, Kathie Betley (Buck), Sharyn Measor (Nick); devoted uncle of Mario Measor, Samantha & Chloe Fielding, and the late Karyn Measor; caring great uncle of Alexis Spanulo; cherished son of the late George and Marion (nee Takacs); dear friend of Linda Rattini; doting dad to his late feline friends Paradise, Diamond, 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...
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);...
John Prexta
Dec 30, 2025
JOHN R. PREXTA, age 57, beloved husband for 29 years of Krista (nee Leech); loving father of Grace, Amelia, Andrew, and Charlie; cherished son of the late Richard Prexta and the late Victoria (nee Bechkowiak) Kelsey; loved former stepson of Fred Kelsey; dearest brother of Doug (wife Sharon), Nick (wife Jane), Julie Grossnickle (husband Eric); loved step-brother of Chrissy (husband Alex Errecalde), Michelle (husband...
Virginia "Ginny" Godfrey
Dec 30, 2025
VIRGINIA “GINNY” GODFREY (nee Siegel) age 82, beloved wife for 9 years of Robert; loving mother of Julie Gjinplaku (Gentian), Lori Gogolin (Ryan), and Patrick Rivera (Camille); devoted grandmother of Luke and Tommy Gogolin, and Francesco and Marcello Gjinplaku; cherished daughter of the late Charles and Elizabeth (nee Jones) Siegel; dearest sister of Beth Tahari, Charles Siegel (Ginger), and George...
James Pallock
Dec 30, 2025
JAMES F. PALLOCK age 85, cherished son of the late Stephen J. and Gladys Marie (nee Griffin) Pallock; dearest brother of the late Stephen Jr., Patty Ann, and Francis; beloved Cousin of Carol and Ollie Smiley; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of James at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY...
Kathleen "Kitty" Severino
Dec 29, 2025
KATHLEEN “KITTY” SEVERINO (nee DiSalvo) age 90, beloved wife for 66 years of the late Louis; loving mother of Richard (wife Renee), Donald (Debbie Myers), David (wife Monica), Louis Jr. (wife Karen), and Thomas (wife Amy) ; devoted grandmother of Lisa Crissman (husband Steele), Tyler Strohecker (husband Tyler), Mia Severino, Kristi Severino, Dominik Severino (wife Keara), Anthony Severino (fiancé Leslie...
Marilyn "Mimi" Dynys
Dec 26, 2025
MARILYN “MIMI” DYNYS (nee Farmer) age 64, beloved wife of the late Frederick for 38 years; loving mother of Christopher (Danielle Gordon) Dynys, Anne (Scott) Salzgeber, and Kim (Chad) Slater; devoted grandmother of Shain Gordon, William Salzgeber, Andrew Salzgeber, and Dominic Slater; cherished daughter of the late Harry (Ann) Farmer and Delores Farmer (nee Gintert) and daughter-in-law of the late...
Angelo SantaMaria
Dec 26, 2025
ANGELO SANTAMARIA, age 68, beloved fiancé of Susan Myers; loving step-father of Jason (wife Holly); devoted grandfather of Mercedes, Angelina, Gabrielle, and J.J.; cherished son of Angelo John and the late Julia Mary (nee Gyetko) SantaMaria; dearest brother of Carmen (fiancé Samantha) and Chuck (wife Shannon); Loving dog dad to Nicholas; dear uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Angelo was born...
Jessie L. Gagliano
Dec 25, 2025
JESSIE L. GAGLIANO (nee Trinca), aged 92 years, beloved wife for 60 years to the late Joseph A. Sr., dear mother of Nancy Farmer (deceased) (Roger), Gina Pumphrey (Roger), Joseph Jr. (Sue), Therese Dragga (Mike), Patrick, Gregory (Keith Slater) and John (Millie), loving grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 10, dearest daughter of the late Pasquale and Nancy (nee Castiglione)...
