Obituaries
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Robert Simpson
Dec 9, 2025
Robert J. Simpson, 82, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2025. He was born on April 16, 1943, at the French Hospital in New York City.
Bob was the beloved husband of 57 years to Sheila Simpson. He is survived by his daughter Chapin and her partner Skeet, his son Scott, grandson Benjamin, six brothers and sisters,...
Linda Anne Leonard
Nov 21, 2025
Linda A. Leonard (née Hrusch), 63, passed away on November 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, leaving behind a life full of creativity, faith, and unforgettable stories -- all of them entirely Linda.
Born March 15, 1962, in Cleveland, Linda graduated from West Geauga High School and later earned her degree in Marketing and Graphic Design from Cleveland State University. She headed...
Cynthia A. Thomas-Kelly
Nov 26, 2025
Cynthia Thomas-Kelly was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 11, 1957, to Frank and Ola Ree Thomas (both deceased).
Cynthia was educated through the Cleveland Public School district where she graduated high school at John Adams High. She went on to earn her Bachelors in Business Administration at Ursuline College.
In 1983, Cynthia met the love of her life, Dr. Edwin Thomas,...
Gloria D. Scott
Dec 12, 2025
GLORIA D. SCOTT 86 was born in Atlanta, Georgia on June 7, 1939, to the late Shelton and Pauline (nee Jewell) Scott.
Gloria was a cherished member of the L'Arche Cleveland community for the past 35 years and became somewhat of the Matriarch of the community. Her genuine, caring, and welcoming spirit was a light to those around her. She had...
Vittorio Brunetti
Dec 10, 2025
VITTORIO "VICTOR" BRUNETTI, aged 58 years, loving life-partner of Mary Armstrong, beloved father of Tracy (Joe), Jennifer (Claudio), Lisa (Brian) and Nicole Brunetti, step- father of Jerry (deceased) and Jeff (Emily) Armstrong, devoted Nonno to Matteo, Sabrina, Giuliana and Giada, and grandpa to Lorelei and Landon, cherished son of Angela (nee Pinto) and the late Giuseppe, treasured brother of Lina...
Susanne "Sue" M. Beatrice
Dec 10, 2025
SUSANNE "SUE" MARIE BEATRICE (nee Mahoney) age 89, beloved wife for 53 years of the late Joseph; loving mother of Suzanne "Suzy" M., Joseph V. Jr. (Donatella), James J., and John P. Beatrice; devoted grandmother of Giavanna and Massimo; cherished daughter of the late James A. and Dorothy I. (nee Tennis) Mahoney; dearest sister of the late James A. Jr. (Ginny), Thomas...
Mary Rose DiFranco
Dec 10, 2025
Mary Rose DiFranco (nee Leanza) age 81, beloved wife for 56 years of the late Rocco DiFranco Sr.; loving mother of Christine DiFranco, Rosemary Carver, Rocco DiFranco Jr. (Felicia), Mario DiFranco (Stephanie), and Anthony DiFranco (Kimberly); devoted grandmother of Brittany Glogouski (Chuck), Kevin Carver, Jacob DiFranco, Nicholas DiFranco, Mariana DiFranco, Makenzie DiFranco, and Delayne DiFranco; and great-grandmother of Adalynn Grace...
Richard W. "Dick" Deacon
Dec 10, 2025
Richard W. “Dick” Deacon age 97, beloved husband for over 43 years of Carol (nee Newman); loving father of Dawn Ross (husband Terry), James (wife Laurie) and the late Richard W. Jr. Dick was the devoted “Gramps” of Stacie Conway (husband Steve), Daniel Kalifoot (wife Ali), Todd Pierson (wife Barb), James “JP” (wife Chloe), Jeffrey (wife Paige), and Shelby (fiancé...
James A. Videtic
Dec 10, 2025
JAMES A. VIDETIC, age 83; beloved husband for 54 years of Wendy (nee Olsieski); loving father of James J., Jeannine Videtic (fiancé John Sandy, Jr.) and the late Jill Videtic (Anthony DeBaltzo); devoted Papa of Julia Janik, Tristan Negrelli and Aria Negrelli; cherished son of the late Edward and Lillian (nee Bone); dearest brother of Edward and Robert (wife Karen);...
Brigitte Averill
Dec 9, 2025
BRIGITTE AVERILL (nee Hoppe) age 81, beloved wife for 65 years of Miles; loving mother of Monique, Stephanie Arnett (husband Dana), and Steven (Theresa Zagore); devoted grandmother “Oma” of Paul and Joseph Averill, Alexa Ellwood, and Alma Arnett; cherished daughter of the late Franz and Anna (nee Rudolf) Hoppe; dearest sister of the late Christel Hofmann (husband Peter) and sister-in-law...
Katie T. Petersheim
Dec 8, 2025
KATIE T. PETERSHEIM (nee Miller) age 79 (nee Miller), beloved wife for 59 years of Toby; loving mother of Kristine Nietzel (husband Mark), Sandra Colavecchio (husband Edward, Sr., deceased) (husband Dan Escandon), and Shirley Renee Veness (husband Mered); devoted grandmother of Eddie (wife Noel), Dominic, Mario and Gino (wife Jazmynn) Colavecchio, and Rob Nietzel (wife Mackenzie) and great-grandmother of Theodore...
Annamay Hershey
Dec 8, 2025
ANNAMAY HERSHEY (nee Lanese) age 93, beloved wife of the late William C. Hershey and longtime companion to the late Donald Walker. Loving mother of William L. (Judy) Hershey, Patricia (Thomas) Dowd, and Susan (Christopher) Gillespie. Devoted grandmother of Megan (Shawn) McGinty, Tom P. (Catherine) Dowd, Dan (Kayla) Dowd, Mike Dowd, Patrick (Kylie) Dowd, Jeremy and Kara Gillespie. Great-grandmother of...
Laura N. DiMarco
Dec 7, 2025
LAURA N. DIMARCO (nee Vitullo) age 77, beloved wife for 55 years of Frank; loving mother of Benjamin (wife Danielle), Frank Jr., and Tara Baran (husband Scott); devoted Nana of Julianna Ives (husband Andrew), Frankie, Benjamin Jr., Gianna, Lucia and Sofia DiMarco, Aiden, Brady, and Carter Baran; cherished daughter of the late Michael and Clara (nee DiLalla) Vitullo; dearest sister of Michelle Olszko (husband Tony),...
Wilbur R. Messenger
Dec 6, 2025
WILBUR RAY MESSENGER, aged 94 years, beloved husband for 49 years to the late Josephine (nee Mongelluzzi), dear father of David E. Messenger and Debra L. Passerallo; loving grandfather of Ryan and Rachel Passerallo and Zachary Messenger (Natalia); devoted son of the late Earl C. and Gertrude (nee Platz) Messenger; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. United States Air...
Ge Jin
Dec 6, 2025
DR. GE JIN of Solon, Ohio passed away suddenly in the early hours of December 6th, 2025, at the young age of 68.
Dr. Jin was the son of Jin Zhen and Qian Qi Can, he was born in Nanjing China. From an early age, Dr. Jin was drawn to understanding the world around him. His unwavering curiosity led him down...
Brenda L. Kaye
Dec 4, 2025
BRENDA LOUISE KAYE (nee Meyer) age 68, beloved wife for 48 years of George; loving mother of Joshua (wife Jennifer) and Brian Kaye, Tiffany Doan (husband Ryan) and the late Matthew Kaye, and Loving Mother in Law of Megan; devoted grandmother of Juliette, Jacquelyn, Jillian, and Sarah; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (nee Pinch) Meyer; dearest sister...
Robert B. Gunn
Dec 1, 2025
ROBERT B. GUNN age 85, beloved husband for 15 years of Christine (nee Antenucci); loving father of Susan and David and step-father of twins Christopher and Jonathan Antenucci; devoted grandfather of Brittany; cherished son of the late Robert and Mary (nee Graham); dearest brother of Dana Schultz and the late Nancy Simon.
Bob was born in Cleveland, OH on July 31,...
Douglas Joseph Sheliga
Dec 1, 2025
With deep love and gratitude, the family of Douglas Joseph Sheliga share his passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of a man whose curiosity, joyfulness, and steady dedication shaped every chapter of his journey.
Born in Cleveland to Joseph E. and Emilia Sheliga (nee Paules), Doug grew up alongside his sister Penny and brother Joe, forming bonds and memories that stayed...
Joann C. Simiele
Dec 1, 2025
JOANN C. SIMIELE (nee Ciarlillo), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Anthony (deceased), Robert (deceased) (Danielle), Dina Simiele and Michelle DeSciscio, dearest grandmother of Olivia, Gabriella, Hanna, Alexandra and Angelo, devoted daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Fiorta) Ciarlillo, treasured sister of Patricia Morgano (Salvatore – deceased), Frank Ciarlillo and Domenic Ciarlillo...
Doris Jackson
Nov 30, 2025
DORIS ANN JACKSON (nee Blevins) age 74, beloved wife of John A. Jackson; loving mother of Daniel Grant Zundel (wife Jody), Angela Lynn Mangelo, Gabriel Zundel (wife Dawn), and the late Patricia Ann Stewart (husband John David); cherished daughter of the late Albert and Maxine (nee Clarke) Blevins; dearest sister of Albert Blevins (wife Lisa) and the late Mary Lou...
