Obituaries
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David Elliott Valentine
Dec 1, 2024
DAVID ELLIOTT VALENTINE age 71, beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee MacGregor); loving father of Heather (Jared) Valentine-Gold and Julia (Christopher) Valentine Muller; devoted grandfather of Everett Gold, Jaxson Muller, Laurel Muller, and Quinn Muller; cherished son of the late Richard E. and Lois (nee Petersen) Valentine; dearest brother of Alice Valentine, Nancy (Robert) Valentine-Adams, and the late Richard...
Eugene Ruscher
Dec 1, 2024
EUGENE J. RUSCHER age 77, beloved husband of Donna (nee Wirsing) for 56 years; loving father of Chris (Carrie) Ruscher, Kelly (Geoff) Thompson, and Kevin Ruscher; devoted grandfather of Ryley Thompson, Tyler Thompson, and Phineas Ruscher; cherished son of the late Eugene Francis and Helen (nee Lampert) Ruscher; dearest brother of Harry (Joan) Meyer, Edward Meyer, Patrick (Anne) Meyer, and...
Bruce Alan Schriefer
2024
Bruce Alan Schriefer passed away at home, November 28, 2024, "Thanksgiving Morning", he was 63 years old. Gratefully, final goodbyes were able to be said. During his last days, he was surrounded by the people who truly loved him, in the comfort of his own home, as that was his wish.
He will be greatly missed in so many ways. Anyone...
Kenneth R. Fetheroff
Nov 27, 2024
KENNETH R. FETHEROFF, age 64, cherished son of the late Kenneth H. and Catherine (nee Foley); dearest brother of Michael (Judie Segan), Deborah Beranek, Maureen Foldesi (husband Frank), Kevin and the late Eileen and Timothy; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Ken was born on January 27, 1960, and passed away on November 27, 2024. He was born in...
Catherine Pam Caine
Nov 26, 2024
Catherine Pam Caine, age 74, died peacefully in her sleep Nov. 25,2024. Pam was the wife of William Caine (deceased) and mother of Ashleigh Caine (Ash). Pam loved all of her extended family as well as being "Mom" to puppy Jack. Pam especially enjoyed Daytona Beach vacations with Bill. She loved spending family vacations on Lake Erie and at Hocking...
Charlene Engel
Nov 26, 2024
Charlene Stant Engel, Ph.D., a polymath and passionate advocate for the arts, passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 78. A daughter of Vernon Earl Stant and Mary Rawles Stant of Norfolk, Virginia, she was a celebrated artist, museum director, scholar, educator, writer, and a devoted mother and grandmother.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Charlene's creative journey began in...
Mary Pat Peklar
Nov 25, 2024
MARY PAT PEKLAR (née Deveney) age 68, beloved wife of Konrad for 43 years; loving mother of Amelia, Maureen (Max) Crow, and Kevin; devoted grandmother of Caroline and Carson; cherished daughter of Vincent and the late Joan (née Byrne) Deveney; dearest sister of Laureen Deveney, Joanie Deveney, Brigid Deveney, and the late Kathie Biliani, and Chuck Deveney; dear sister-in-law, cousin,...
Jeffrey R. Forsberg Sr.
Nov 25, 2024
"I can see death, it’s a beautiful thing." These were among the final words of Jeffrey Richard Forsberg Sr., a testament to his grace and unyielding compassion and care letting his family know that he was at peace. Jeff embarked on his next journey on November 25, 2024, at the age of 66, surrounded by the love and comfort of...
Thomas S. Verdi
Nov 23, 2024
THOMAS S. VERDI age 70, died unexpectedly while surrounded by family on November 23, 2024. For 45 years, Tom was the beloved husband of Margaret “Margy” (nee O’Hare); loving father of Kathleen “Katie” Impullitti (Nick), Danny (Jenny), Brian, and Jane Lihani (Jonathan); devoted grandfather of Joey, Jack, Quinn, and Colton; cherished son of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Kozel);...
Peter C. Lutjen
Nov 22, 2024
Peter Christian Lutjen passed away Nov. 22, 2024, aged 82 years. Beloved husband for 59 years to Maryanne (nee Grande), loving father of Maryanne Hiti (husband Anthony), Peter (wife Jennifer) and Susan Lutjen O'Connor (husband Barry), devoted Poppa of Nicholas, Martin and Mariana Hiti, and Luca and Nico Lutjen, cherished son of the late George and Julie (nee Kjems), dear...
Patricia L. Smolik
Nov 22, 2024
PATRICIA L. SMOLIK (nee JAROSZ), loving mother of Michele (Michael) Somrak, Mark (Linda) Smolik, Greg (Lorrie) Smolik, Danene (William) Beal, and the late James (Christine) Smolik; devoted grandmother of Katy (Brian) Soeder, Lauren (Kyle) Duke, Jim (Alex) Smolik, Matthew (Madeline) Smolik, Emily Beal, Patrick (Alexis) Beal, Brian (fiancé Katherine) Beal, Ashley Beal, and Faith Smolik and great-grandmother of Jacob and...
Andrew Finamore
Nov 21, 2024
ANDREW FINAMORE, age 63, died peacefully after battling cancer for several years; retired co-owner of Finamore’s Restaurant in Richmond Heights; devoted son of the late Antonietta (nee Vespa) and Andrea; beloved brother of Vincenza Caniglia (husband Gregory), Angelo (wife Rosie), and Julie Liptak (husband Dan), loving uncle of Gregory Caniglia (wife Kelly), Tricia Carlos (husband Anthony), Maria Finamore (Matt Kelly),...
James J. "Jimmy the Greek" Galatis
Nov 20, 2024
JAMES J. "JIMMY THE GREEK" GALATIS age 71, beloved father of Nicole Galatis-Gerome (husband Matthew) and the late Jason; devoted grandfather of Aiden, Isabella and Dominic; cherished son of the late John and Mary (nee Missirlis); dearest brother of Michael (wife Vicky); dear uncle of Jon and Kristy, and Jenna Galatis and great-uncle of Dominic, Gabrielle, Ethan and Justin; former...
Amanda S. Impullitti
Nov 20, 2024
AMANDA S. IMPULLITTI, age 37, beloved daughter of Clifford Jr. and Paula (nee Martin); dearest sister of Nicholas “Big Bro” (wife Katie “Katie Watie”); treasured granddaughter of Elvira and the late Clifford Impullitti, Sr. “Big Guy” and the late Harry and Sarah (nee Bereczky) Martin; devoted aunt of Joey “JoJo”, Jackson “Attack Jack” and Quinn “Sweetie Pie”; admired niece of...
Nasr Karam
Nov 17, 2024
NASR KARAM, age 97, beloved husband for 71 years of Selvi (nee Abounader); loving father of George (wife Mary Ann), John (wife Rania), Jack (wife Barbara), and Marina Lapurga (husband John); devoted grandfather of Samantha Karam (fiancé David Genualdi), Stacey Lapurga (husband Owen Miller), Grace Karam, Nicholas Karam, Gabriella Lapurga, Rachel Karam, Jenna Lapurga, Madeline Karam, Christopher Karam, Michael Lapurga,...
Alfred J. Gendek, Jr.
Nov 16, 2024
Alfred J. Gendek, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. A proud resident of Olmsted Township, Ohio for the past 25 years, Al lived 80 years filled with family, friends, love, and laughter.
Born on July 14, 1944, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Al’s life was marked by hard work and devotion to...
Gene A. Jordan
Nov 15, 2024
GENE JORDAN, passed away Nov. 15, 2024, aged 64 years, The beloved son of David A. and the late Rosalie S. (nee Grzych), dear brother of Mary King (Frank), Patrick, James and Dawn, loving uncle and great-uncle.
Gene was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on November 15, 2024. He is reunited with his loving mother, Rosalie, and the choirs of...
Diane L. Greer
Nov 14, 2024
DIANE L. GREER (nee Kollmorgen) age 83, beloved wife for 62 years of Perry; loving mother of Julie Ford (husband Stephen Marshall), Ken (wife Karen) and Allison (deceased); devoted grandmother of Marlie Ford, Kyle Greer, Perry Ford (fiancé Hannah Anderson) and Kristi Greer; cherished daughter of the late Edwin and Rosa (Meier) Kollmorgen; dearest sister of the late June Mortensen...
Elmer C. Nemeth
Nov 13, 2024
ELMER C. NEMETH age 89, former husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Seech); loving father of Melissa Ann Seidowski (husband Steve); cherished son of the late Elmer P. and Anne H. (nee Konecny).
A thoughtful, reserved, and intelligent man, Elmer was born April 6, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in the Buckeye Road Hungarian Neighborhood. Elmer graduated in...
William Martin
Nov 11, 2024
WILLIAM M. MARTIN, III passed away Nov. 11, 2024, aged 60 years. The beloved father of Alexander, Eric (wife Merrill) and Nicholas, loving grandfather of Archie and Stella, dear son of the late William M. Jr. and Rosemarie (nee Zoldak), cherished brother of Gregory Martin and Beth Andorka (husband Frank), fond uncle and friend to many.
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