Obituaries
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Dennis Patterson
Feb 6, 2025
Dennis Lee Patterson
January 25, 1950 - February 6, 2025
Dennis Lee Patterson entered into eternal life on February 6, 2025, in the loving embrace of his wife of fifty-one years and his three children. Dennis was determined, hardworking, generous, kind, and a whole lot of fun. Family and friends often loved to get him laughing just to hear his out-of-control, contagious...
Elaine Dorothy Mezic
Feb 6, 2025
Elaine Dorothy Mezic, nee Grum born April 22, 1944, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025.
Beloved wife of the late Stan F Mezic. She is survived by her daughters Nikki Mezic and Tommy Riggle (husband), Kelly Mezic Atkinson and Robert Atkinson (husband),grand daughters, Rudee & Brynn, siblings Carole Giacomazzo, John and Iris Grum, Betty and Larry Bean and Laura Dalton...
Neda Iskra
Feb 6, 2025
NEDA ISKRA (nee Bjelopera) age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was beloved by many, but especially by her late husband Frank Iskra, her siblings Anica (deceased), Ivan (deceased), Spasoje "Sam", Luca, and Marko (Vida). A Chesterland Resident, she was a devoted aunt, godmother, and cousin to many.
Family was deeply important to Neda. She was...
Archie Tunnell
Feb 6, 2025
ARCHIE E. "ARCH" TUNNELL age 84, beloved husband for 62 years to Marlyn (nee Gelo); loving father of David (deceased) (Laura), Danielle Thombs (husband Todd), and Gina Desmarais (deceased) (husband Todd); devoted grandfather of Hannah Contello (husband Giovanni), Brandon (fiancé Rachel Rudolph), Johnny Thombs (wife Amanda), Emma White (husband Corey), Lea Tunnell, Lydia Thombs, and Shaelyn Desmarais; and great-grandfather of...
Hayward L. Sims, Sr.
Feb 5, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hayward L. Sims, a devoted husband, father, and cherished friend to many, who was born on Jan. 21, 1943, and left us on February 5, 2025. Born with a spirit for adventure and a quest for knowledge, Hayward served as Superintendent for the East Cleveland Schools and dedicated his life to his...
Merle Lee Maxwell
Feb 4, 2025
DR. M. LEE MAXWELL, passed away Feb. 4, 2025, aged 83 years. The loving partner for 36 years and devoted husband for 10 years to Michael M. Prunty, beloved son of the late Merle E. and Ruth (nee Bates), dear brother of Dale (deceased) (wife Janette), treasured uncle and great-uncle.
Dr. Maxwell was a psychologist who in 1971, along with Rico...
Patrick M. Walsh
Feb 4, 2025
Patrick M. Walsh, born January 14, 1958, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.
Patrick was the beloved son of Daniel J. and Marianne C. Walsh of Chardon, OH, both deceased.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Walsh.
He is survived by his sister, Marie Jones and husband James Jones, Chardon, OH; brother,...
Ethel Reda Pikus
Feb 4, 2025
ETHEL REDA PIKUS (nee Horvat) age 90, was called home on February 4, 2025. Ethel was born on October 7, 1934, in Sagamore, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Mary (Kovalchick) Horvat. Her parents were Slovak immigrants, and she was truly proud to be a coalminer's daughter. While attending Holy Name High School, Ethel met the love of her life,...
Beatrice Gund
Feb 2, 2025
BEATRICE GUND, aged 93 years, beloved daughter of the late Joseph G. II and Adaline B. (nee Simak) Gund, cherished sister of the late Bernita Quinn-Wiegand (husband Michael Gerard Quinn, deceased) (husband Clifford Wiegand, deceased) and Rita T. Gund; devoted aunt to Bernita Kavulich (husband James), Beth Opalich (husband Bill), Maureen Rawley (husband Michael), Eileen Sraj (husband Michael, deceased) and...
Doloris "Dolly" A. Olbrysh
Feb 1, 2025
DOLORIS "DOLLY" A. OLBRYSH (nee Stiver) age 75, beloved loving mother of Jill Olbrysh-Sustar (Tom) and Rob Olbrysh (Nicole); devoted grandmother of Zoie, Kyndra, and Desmond; cherished daughter of Arnold Ray Stiver and Alvera Stiver (nee Brady); dearest sister of the eldest Patricia Trebec (Darrell) and Elaine Goshorn (Greg); and best friend of Doreen Sklodowski.
Doloris was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...
Rose Zschuppe
Feb 1, 2025
Rose Zschuppe (nee Gross), age 81. Beloved wife of Hans (deceased); dear mother of Hans Jr. (Lucy), Heidi Cooke (Dermott), Monica Insana (Dino), Barbara Uskokovic (Ivan) and Kathie; loving grandmother of Anna and Erika Zschuppe; Adelaide, Audrey, Aidan and AvaMarie Cooke; Dino Jr. and Angelina Insana; Aleksondra and Gabrijela Uskokovic; sister of Joseph Gross (Judy), Mary Poturica (deceased), and Anna...
Kevin M. Anthony
Feb 1, 2025
KEVIN M. ANTHONY age 73, beloved husband for 50 years of Mary K. (nee Gross); loving father of Kyle (David) Stimpert and Bryan (Jessica) Anthony; devoted grandfather of Ryan and Nell Stimpert and Elliot and Owen Anthony; cherished son of the late Frank M. and Margaret M. (nee Laposky) Anthony; dearest brother of Andrea (Rick, deceased) Holden, Brian (Liz) Anthony,...
Nancy Ann Moore
Jan 31, 2025
After a four-plus-year cancer battle, Nancy Ann Moore, of University Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2025, with her family at her side. Born on April 15, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana, Nancy is survived by her loving husband Scott and daughters Katie and Kelly, both of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by her brother...
Daniel R. Gawry
Jan 31, 2025
DANIEL R. GAWRY, "The Magic Man", age 79, beloved husband of Susan (nee Dulzer); loving father of Alicia Schaefer (husband Christopher) and the late John Liptak; devoted grandfather of Kylie and Lilliana; cherished son of the late Daniel and Eleanor Marie (nee Gorman); dearest brother of Ken, Kathy Shaw (husband Michael), Robert, Paul (wife Deborah), and Timothy (wife Tracy); dear...
Sophie M. Matuch
Jan 28, 2025
SOPHIE M. MATUCH (nee Kapel) age 100, beloved wife of the late Michael for 44 years; loving mother of Dina (Steve) Haynosch, Cindy (Kenny, deceased) (Joe Horay) Smith, Rain (Tom McHenry, deceased) Matuch, and Jeanne Matuch; devoted grandmother of Nicole (Steve), Danielle (Mike), Mike (Christina), Matt (Cat), and Michael (Coley) and great-grandmother of Norah, Leland, Emma, Leo, Hattie, and Brooke;...
Elissa M. Cuva
Jan 28, 2025
ELISSA M. CUVA (nee Faroni), passed away Jan. 28, 2025, aged 81 years, beloved wife for 63 years to Louis M., dearest mother of Jeannine Libava (Joel), Michael (Joanie), Anthony and John (Despina), loving grandmother of Michael, Grace, Anthony, Emily, Julia, Carrie, Sophia, Johnny, Michaela and the late Lauren, devoted daughter of the late Charles J. Sr. and Florence (nee...
Brian J. Verdi
Jan 25, 2025
BRIAN JOSEPH VERDI, age 37, died unexpectedly on January 25, 2025. Brian was the beloved son of Margaret (nee O’Hare) and the late Thomas; loving brother of Katie Impullitti (Nick), Danny (Jenny), and Jane Lihani (Jonathan); a most special “Uncle B” to Joey, Jack, Quinn, and Colton; cherished grandson of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Kozel) Verdi and Robert...
Josephine R. Wutchiett
Jan 25, 2025
JOSEPHINE R. WUTCHIETT (nee Homar) age 97, beloved wife of the late Joseph J.; loving mother of Cynthia (Robin Smith) Wutchiett, Ron (Susan), and Thomas; devoted grandmother of David (Sandra), Katie, and Tommy and great-grandmother of Rowan; cherished daughter of the late Frank Homar and Katerina (nee Vidmar) Homar; dearest sister of Frances Kaifez (Matt, deceased), Alice Signorelli (Tony), and...
Joseph John Rihtar
Jan 24, 2025
It is with a deep sadness that we announce the death of Joseph John Rihtar. Born on March 17, 1945 in Slovenia, Joe passed way on January 24, 2025 at UH Lake Medical Center in Willoughby at the age of 79.
Joe was the beloved husband for 51 years to his wife Connie (nee Hutson), cherished father of his son Brian...
Robert "Bob" A. Elek
Jan 24, 2025
Robert "Bob" A. Elek age 80, of Chardon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Abraham). Devoted father of Christopher (Megan), and Andrea Ruscin (Kevin). Loving grandfather of Christopher (Rachelle), Niklas, Grayson, and Parker. Great-grandfather of Samuel. Brother-in-law of Charlotte Mirabile (Frank), and Susan Sabetta (Charles). The family will receive friends...
