Obituaries
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Thornton Burns
May 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thornton Burns Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, at the age of 63. Thornton was a man of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and deep dedication - to his country, his family, and his community. He served honorably...
Slavko Lorkovic
May 27, 2025
Slavko Lorkovic, age 86, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025. He was born in Jarce Polje, Croatia on November 1, 1938.
Beloved husband of Barbara; dear father of Albin (Kerry) and Robert; grandfather of Charlie, Sam, Emma and Jacob; brother of Biserka Gornik and the deceased: Vinko and Josip Lorkovic and Barbara Lesic.
Family will receive friends to pay tribute and...
Suzanne Clare Driscoll
May 26, 2025
SUZANNE CLARE DRISCOLL age 87, beloved wife of the late Andrew Jr.; loving mother of Daniel (wife Karen), Paul (wife Debbie), Kelly, and the late Brian (wife Ann) and Patricia Chittock (husband Christopher); devoted grandmother of Hannah, Leah, Sam (wife Kailen), Zachary (wife Sophia Rosales) and Olivia Driscoll, and Carson (fiancé Annie) and Andrew Chittock and soon to be great...
Helen Giesler Mooney
May 25, 2025
HELEN GIESLER MOONEY (nee Knight) age 97, beloved wife of the late Paul W. Giesler and Bill Mooney; loving mother of David Giesler (wife Nancy), Laura Kessler (husband Randy), and Myra Lipps; devoted grandmother of Sara DiFranco (husband Gino), August Giesler, Matthew Giesler (wife Amanda), Emily Cline (husband Johnny), Andrew Kessler (wife Kelly), Amy McGhee (husband Bryan), Kayleigh Wigglesworth (husband...
Josephine Peschke
May 23, 2025
Josephine “Pepi” Peschke (nee Koenig), age 96, was born and raised in Altlag, Gottschee, Austria. Beloved wife of the late Friedrich “Fritz” Peschke. She was the loving mother of Fred (wife Kathleen), Kurt (wife Laura) and Erika Zebrowski (husband Kelly); dearest Oma of Ashley (fiancé John Fioritto), Monika Marcotte (Tyler Rendlesham), Kyle, Kristen Valentino (husband Michael), Fred (wife Sophia), Nikolas,...
Donald Solar
May 22, 2025
Donald Nicholas Solar, age 86, passed away on May 22, 2025. He was born on May 12, 1939, in Youngstown, Ohio. Don is survived by wife Joan (nee Reinwald), daughter Jennifer (Christopher), grandson Julian, granddaughters Alexandra and Avalina, sisters Georgia Mikola, Janet Wilhelms (Alan) and many nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by wife Linda (nee Rosander), parents...
Sonja Mary Stergar
May 20, 2025
SONJA MARY STERGAR (nee Zupan) age 87, beloved wife of the late Frank Jr. for 60 years; loving mother of Tim, Jeff (wife Carole), Greg (wife Laura), Chris (wife Petra) and Cindy Adkins (husband Chris); devoted grandmother of 10; cherished daughter of the late Ferdinand and Maria (nee Blazir) Zupan; dearest sister of Erika Mundey (husband Mann, deceased) and Rudy...
Rozann Korb
May 19, 2025
Rozann Korb (née Serago), age 71, beloved wife of Ken for 45 wonderful years, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025.
Rozann was the loving mother of Christopher (wife Kylie) and Valerie Danford (husband Kevin); devoted Yiayia to Charlotte and Eloise Danford and Mackenzie Korb. She was the cherished daughter of the late John and Thespina (née Perris) Serago, and the...
Donna Cordaro
May 18, 2025
DONNA J CORDARO (nee Dipierro) age 79, beloved wife for 59 years of Joe; loving mother of twins Donna Marie Iosue (husband Michael) & Anna Marie Cordaro, and Carla Benvenuto (husband Denny), and Joseph Edward Cordaro; devoted grandmother of Matthew and Andrew Bailey, and Avery and Brody Benvenuto; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Crossen) and treasured...
Humbert "Bert" A. Fazzone
May 16, 2025
Humbert "Bert" A. Fazzone, 82, of Willoughby Hills, passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2025, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Debbie. Bert was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas P. Fazzone and Rose Fazzone (née Minice). A beloved brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and cherished friend, Bert was known for...
Wilma Haydu
May 16, 2025
WILMA M. HAYDU (nee Johnson) age 94, beloved wife of the late Steven J.; loving mother of Kathy Campbell (husband Frank), Steven (wife Lori Ann deceased), Sue Bernhard (husband Bill deceased), Nancy DiVincenzo (husband Marc), Judy MacDonald (husband John) and John (wife Allison); devoted grandmother of Colleen Bills (husband Jon), Stephanie Allen (husband Caleb), Steven Haydu, Bill (wife Betsy), Andrew...
James P. Farmer
May 14, 2025
JAMES P. FARMER, JR. age 74, beloved husband for 50 years of Nancy (nee Pfeiffer); loving father of Jim, Rob (Ashley), and Justin (Danielle); devoted grandfather of Lane, Gavin, Noah, and Wyatt; cherished son of the late James and Serene (nee Harrell); dearest brother of Serene, Beth Amer (Ham), Tom (Cindy), and Sharon Schoneman (Steve); treasured brother-in-law of Mary and...
Thomas Latsko
May 14, 2025
THOMAS E. LATSKO age 75, beloved husband for 51 years of Denise (nee Nero); cherished son of the late John and Viola (nee Urbanik) and son-in-law of the late Anthony and Florence Nero; dearest brother of John and brother-in-law of Janis Evans, Anthony, David, Christopher, and Elizabeth Nero; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.
Tom was born July 6, 1949, in...
John Rex III
May 14, 2025
John Rex III, 84, died peacefully on May 14, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He had recently relocated from Buffalo, New York, where he was a long-time resident and active member of the Unitarian Universalist community.
John was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in Mt. Kisco. He graduated as valedictorian from Fox Lane School in...
Erica Dearth
May 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Erica Lee Dearth, aged 38 on May 13, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with cervical cancer. A beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, she was adored by all who met her.
Erica was born in Euclid Ohio on March 4, 1987. An avid sports fan and softball player,...
Linda M. Brately
May 11, 2025
LINDA M. BRATELY age 76, cherished daughter of the late John and Maysell (nee Huffman) Brately; dearest sister of Marcella Dove (husband Neal deceased), John (wife Betsy), Thomas (wife Monica) and Michael (wife Teresa); loving aunt of Melissa, Rebecca, Stephanie, Joseph, Adam, Brian, Bridget and the late John: treasured great aunt of 12, plus one more expected in August.
Born in...
Josef Kotar
May 8, 2025
JOSEF "JOE" KOTAR age 94, beloved husband for 65 years of the late Louisa (nee Zidar); loving father of Josef Jr. (Charmaine), Mary (John) Owens, Toni (Mike) Hrnyak, and Kate (Jim Truskolaski) Kotar; devoted grandfather of Krista Kotar, Erika Kotar, Morgan Owens, Molly (Jack) McDermott, Nicolette (Jim) Weber, and Michael (Krystina) Hrnyak and great-grandfather of Kaytlynn, Andrew, Grace, Joshua, Blakely,...
Laurie Casarona
May 7, 2025
Laurie Casarona (nee Geer) age 74, of Mayfield Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2025. Beloved wife of 48 years to Frank Casarona. Devoted stepmother to Joseph Casarona, and Jennifer Ezerosky (Joe). Proud and loving Nonnie to Jessica and Jordan Ezerosky. She was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene and Marlene Geer (nee Koeth)...
Randolph Svec
May 7, 2025
RANDOLPH SVEC, age 80, beloved husband for 57 years of Elizabeth (nee Ellis); loving father of Susan and Jessica Svec; devoted grandfather of Kai, Kane, and Kirk Stevens; cherished son of the late Emil and Mary Frances (nee Scarce). U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.
Randy was born on July 22, 1944 in East Cleveland, OH. He was a 1963 graduate of East...
Rosemary M. Phillips
May 6, 2025
ROSEMARY M. PHILLIPS (nee Molinaro) age 92, beloved wife of the late Kenneth for 67 years; loving mother of Kenneth, MD (wife Lee), Bruce (wife Sharon), Kathleen Indiano Schmidt (husband Norman Schmidt and the late Vincent Indiano), and the late Michael (wife Mary); devoted grandmother of Jonathan, Elisabeth Scheaf (husband Dan), Carrie, Ryan, Micaela Patterson (husband Blake), Marissa, Jessica Levy...
