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Rose Zschuppe

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Ivana Kosir

Ivana Kosir

Jan 24, 2025

IVANA KOSIR (nee Urbancic) age 93, beloved wife for forty years of the late Janez; loving mother of Apolonia Zakelj (Joe, deceased), John (Mimi), Nicholas (Lisa), Ann Stipkovich (Mark), Anthony (Rita), Benjamin (Mindy), Cecilia Smith (Scott) and Joseph; devoted grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of thirteen; cherished daughter of the late Franc and Marija (nee Skof) Urbancic; dearest sister of...

Theodore C. Lomac

Theodore C. Lomac

Jan 23, 2025

Theodore C. Lomac age 94; predeceased by Mary (nee Moses) his wife of 59 years; father of Tanya and Lara (Laura McElroy); son of the late Charles and Helen (nee Rishaw) Lomac.

Ted was born in Cleveland, Ohio and studied at Case Western Reserve on the GI bill after fulfilling his draft service during the Korean conflict. Following graduation, he began...

Stanley V. Stanison

Stanley V. Stanison

Jan 22, 2025

STANLEY VICTOR STANISON age 79, beloved husband of the late Karen L. Stanison (nee Hall) for 38 years; loving father of Chris Stanison and Erik Stanison; father-in-law of Michelle Stanison (nee Clibsy); devoted grandfather of Victor Stanison; cherished son of the late Eleanor Stanison (nee Lewis); nephew of the late Bud Lewis; dearest brother of Sharon (Red, deceased) Weimer, and...

Marilyn A. Martines

Marilyn A. Martines

Jan 21, 2025

MARILYN A. MARTINES (nee Ramaciatti) age 93, beloved wife for 73 years of the late James; loving mother of Salvatore (wife Della), Joyce Moss (husband Joe) and Diane Jeunnette (husband Jeff); devoted grandmother of Jimmy, Sal and Nick Martines, Gina Mersonia, Alex Moss and Lauren Jeunnette and great-grandmother of nine; cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Eleanor (nee Adamczewski)...

Martin J. Norsic, III

Martin J. Norsic, III

Jan 21, 2025

MARTIN J. NORSIC, III age 79, beloved husband for 53 years of Margaret “Peggy” (nee Mosall); loving father of Michael (Anna Genovese), Rebecca and Daniel (Amy Tolley); devoted grandfather of Cody, Josephina and Madison; cherished son of the late Martin Jr. and Irene (nee Bonazza); dearest brother of Michael (wife Connie) and the late Nanette; treasured brother-in-law of Patricia &...

Charles Ward Burton

Charles Ward Burton

Jan 20, 2025

Charles Ward Burton died peacefully on January 20, 2025.

Charles was born on November 26, 1936, and grew up on his family's dairy farm, Lone Ash Farm, in Patterson, New York. Some of his Fondest Memories came from those times on the farm. He was known as Ward within the small town, however once he went on to attend the University...

Shirley S. MacKinney

Shirley S. MacKinney

Jan 20, 2025

Heaven rings with shouts of joy receiving Shirley May Schaefer MacKinney into its realm. Shirley passed peacefully into the loving hands of her Savior on January 20, 2025, at the age of 94, maintaining her sense of humor and enduring faith in Christ to the end. 

She was born and raised in Mentor, Ohio, but lived most of her life in...

Samuel Ferrar

Samuel Ferrar

Jan 20, 2025

SAMUEL L. FERRAR, JR., passed away Jan. 20, 2025, aged 93 years, beloved husband for 68 years to Patricia (nee Golko), dear father of Christine and David (wife Patrizia), loving grandfather of 5 granddaughters, cherished brother of the late Robert L. Ferrar. Mr. Ferrar was a Veteran of the United States Army, and the United States Postal Service. Private family...

Julia Vranjes

Julia Vranjes

Jan 20, 2025

JULIA VRANJES (nee Koronic), age 88, beloved wife of the late Steven; loving mother of Ana Vranjes and Maria Koogler; devoted grandmother of Ashley Garrett (husband Curt) and Michael Koogler and great-grandmother of James, William and Grace Julia; cherished daughter of the late Josip and Julia (nee Vuckic) Koronic. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. 

Julia was born...

Lailany Machaela Slay

Lailany Machaela Slay

Jan 18, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Baby Lailany Machaela Slay, the cherished and precious daughter of Lincoln Slay IV and Tiffany Jones, loved sister of Elijah Jones, Ezra Jones, Lincoln Slay V, Mya Wise, Ja’Mirra Slay, Destany Jones, Lina Slay, Laine Slay and Lainden Slay, treasured granddaughter of Alberta Jones, Lincoln Slay III, and Delois Slay,...