Obituaries
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Samuel G. Barr
Feb 1, 2026
SAMUEL G. BARR passed away peacefully at his home in Willoughby Hills on February 1, 2026.
Born May 12, 1934, in Beaverdale PA, to the late Alexander and Carmella (née Nastase). Sam was one of four siblings.
Samuel briefly attended Penn State University majoring in accounting.
He relocated to Cleveland and then settled in Willoughby Hills. There he raised his family of seven...
Sean Derek Sutcliffe
May 15, 2026
SEAN DEREK SUTCLIFFE age 15, beloved son of Derek and Jennifer (neé Hocevar); loving brother of Dylan; cherished grandson of Dennis and Mary Sutcliffe; John Hocevar and Barbara Hocevar; dearest nephew, cherished cousin, and "fierce" friend to many.
Sean was born on September 13, 2010, wearing a smile on his face. His smile never seemed to fade and embodied a kindness...
David E. Burke
May 13, 2026
David E. Burke age 88, beloved husband for 58 years of the late Theresa (née Cerrito); loving father of Carrie and Matthew (wife Anthea) Burke; beloved GPa of Francesca, Alexandra, and Madeleine; cherished son of the late Edwin and Adele (née Egan); dearest brother of the late Robert (wife Jane); dear brother-in-law of Anthony Cerrito. U.S. Army Veteran. In lieu...
Esther D. Janosy
May 11, 2026
ESTHER JANOSY (née Demeny), 93, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at her home with her sons and family by her side. Beloved wife of 46 years to the late Frank Janosy. Devoted mother of Mark (wife Trisha "Cuddles"), Sandor "Sonny" (wife Jill), Robert (wife Stephanie), and Joseph (Partner Brian Chewing); loving grandmother of Luke, Benjamin, Alexandra, Lauren, Jonah,...
John J. Amato
May 11, 2026
JOHN J. AMATO, JR., age 78; cherished son of the late John J., Sr. and Gladys Amato (nee Lawler); dearest brother of Kathy Catalano (husband Vince deceased) and the late David Amato (wife Judy); dear uncle of David, Jr. and Daniel Amato, Paul and Michael Catalano; great uncle and great-great uncle of many.
John was born on March 2, 1948 in...
Joseph Celestine Cermak
May 10, 2026
JOSEPH C. CERMAK age 96, beloved husband for 69 years of Sally Ann (nee Stucker); loving father of Dr. James DDS (wife Pamela), Dr. John DDS (deceased) (wife Pamela), Kathleen Bitto (husband Stephen), Thomas (wife Allyson), and Suzanne Valentine (husband Brian); devoted grandfather of Joseph, John (fiancé Darby Stipe), Timothy, Matthew (wife Kayla), Mark, Megan Scarff (husband Nelson), Michelle, Stephen...
Edward Daniel Fitzpatrick
May 8, 2026
Edward Daniel Fitzpatrick Jr., age 65, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Ed was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose strength, kindness, and unwavering loyalty left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. He dedicated much of his life to working in the...
Richard Harry Melkerson
May 6, 2026
RICHARD H. MELKERSON age 90, beloved husband of the late Colleen (nee Kerry); cherished son of the late Harry and Edith (nee Lauer); dearest brother of the late Ray Melkerson (wife Lisa deceased); dear uncle of Linda and Stu Shaw, Thomas and Kathy Nist and Eric Melkerson and great-uncle of many.
Richard was born in Cleveland and grew up in South...
Patricia Kuhen
May 6, 2026
Heaven just got a little rowdier- and a lot more Irish. Patricia J. Kuhen died peacefully on May 6, 2026, at the age of 80.
She was a homemaker who was a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and had many nieces and nephews. She is survived by her children Laurie Kuhen (Lesley), Scott Kuhen & Theresa Kuhen and grandchildren Joshua Brown,...
Michael Thomas Caputo
May 5, 2026
MICHAEL THOMAS CAPUTO, born Feb. 13, 1953, passed away May 5, 2026, aged 73 years. Beloved son of the late Anthony and Rosella (nee Sapienza), dearest brother of Charles A. (deceased) (wife Marie), John (wife Anne), Anthony, and Mary Heisler (husband Kent), fond uncle, great and great-great uncle. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Michael suggested to the...
Every Mae Wilson
May 3, 2026
EVERY MAE WILSON (nee Smith) age 73, beloved wife for 40 years of Elder Michael L. Wilson, Sr.; loving mother of Natalie Nicole Sharp (deceased), Deborah Wilson, Michael L. Wilson, Jr., and Anna Wilson; devoted grandmother of Kiera Nicole Wilson; cherished daughter of the late James and Katherine (nee Cunningham) Smith; survived by sisters Mae Katherine Smith, Lela Smith, and...
Anna Marie Turk
May 3, 2026
Anna Marie Turk, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with her loving family by her side.
She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband Frank, with whom she shared 58 beautiful years of marriage. She is also preceded in death by her parents, Helen and Leo DiSanto, and her brother, Michael DiSanto.
Anna Marie is...
Terrance Michael Sullivan
May 2, 2026
Terrance Michael Sullivan, 76, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 24, 1949, to John and Delia Sullivan (nee Hanlon).
A beloved and adoring father who strived to instill Christian values in family, Terry is survived by his wife Chris Sullivan (nee Belovich); children, Mary...
Sharon Lee Sivillo
May 2, 2026
Sharon Lee Sivillo Stewart, passed at age 79, with her caring niece by her side.
Sharon graduated from Wickliffe High in 1964. She left and lived a wonderful life all around the world. She was very generous to her family, extended family and friends throughout all of those years. Her wit, kindness, and great stories will be missed by all.
Sharon was...
Howard Kast
Apr 30, 2026
It's with deep sadness that the family of Howard Kast announce his peaceful passing on April 30, 2026, at the age of 89, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Robert and Adele Kast, Howard developed a lifelong love of music and craftsmanship. A graduate of Collinwood High School, he proudly participated in the marching band...
Nancy N. Joicey
Apr 30, 2026
NANCY JOICEY (nee Chiofilo), age 104, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Pamela Sarli (Joseph), Diane Greene (Michael), Mary Johnston (Donald Fabec), and the late Debra Joicey; devoted grandmother of Brooke Chambers, Kendelyn Rohn (Michael), Brian Sarli, Tara Amor (Nathan), Danielle Greene, Christopher Sivillo (Danyelle), and Gregory Johnston (Marissa) and great-grandmother of Jade, Aubrey, Peyton, Stella, Camden,...
Raymond C. Sadd
Apr 29, 2026
RAYMOND C. SADD, age 75, beloved husband of Donna (neé McGraw) for 53 years; loving father of Ryan (Carley), Erin Lewis (Ian), and Allison Jehling (Christian); devoted grandfather of Logan, Blake, Kate, Luke, Drew, Cole, Adelyn, Riley, Connor, Wesley, and Felicity; cherished son of the late John and Rose (neé Shaheen); son-in-law of the late Chauncey and Mimi (neé Murphy)...
Ann M. McHugh
Apr 29, 2026
ANN M. McHUGH, age 80, beloved wife for 41 years of Edward Mallinak; cherished daughter of the late Andrew J. and Catherine (nee Kohl) McHugh; dearest sister of Patricia M. Kluk (husband David, deceased) and the late Mary Kay Fox (husband John, deceased) and sister-in-law of Mary Ann and the late Dan Morell, Gerri and the late Dan Downing, and Richard and Mary...
James D'Alessandro
Apr 28, 2026
JAMES J. D'ALESSANDRO age 67, beloved husband for 45 years of Christine (nee DeJohn); loving father of James M., and twins Thomas (wife Amanda) and Michael (wife Paige); devoted "PAPA" of Leo, Zoey, Matthew and Thomas; cherished son of Jacqueline (nee Fasciano) and the late Michael D'Alessandro; dearest brother of Gary (wife Carol), Lynn Kostura (husband Gary), Robert (wife Annie),...
Sister Mary Bryan Gabel
Apr 26, 2026
Professed August 11, 1959
Born Margaret Anne on June 2, 1938, in Fremont, OH, she lived a rich and dedicated life of 87 years. Embracing her spiritual calling, she professed her vows with the Sisters of Notre Dame on August 11, 1959, embarking on a lifelong journey of faith and service.
Her ministry in education spanned more than half a century, during...
