Obituaries
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Richard James DeBacco
Sep 25, 2024
RICHARD JAMES DeBACCO age 83, beloved husband of Terry (nee Fleaka) for 49 years; loving father of Maureen DeBacco-Kirksey (husband Randy), Mark (wife Donna), Michelle Chiacchiari (husband Mark), Richard “Rick” Jr., and Daniel “Dan” (wife Katrina); devoted grandfather of Josh, Jordan, Ashton, Aurelia, Olivia and Armand, cherished son of the late Armand and Genevieve DeBacco-Mangan (nee Choppa) (husband Michael, deceased);...
Darcy Mitchell Roediger
Sep 24, 2024
Darcy M. Roediger suddenly passed on September 24th, 2024. Born in New Jersey to Edward (Ted) and Patricia Mitchell, she attended Morris Knolls High School where she excelled academically and as a varsity cheerleader. She was proud to represent her school for Girl State and be a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite childhood memories were trips with...
Leah Mae Kluk
Sep 24, 2024
LEAH MAE KLUK (nee Single) age 83, beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Michelle Nowak (husband Ronald), Lesley Somrak (fiancé Stephen Harrigan), and Elizabeth “Libby” Young (husband Bradley); devoted grandmother of Jordan Nowak (wife Emma), James and John Paul Nowak, Kristen Hensel (husband Ryan), Michael Somrak (wife Alexija), Cooper, Caitlyn and Ella Young and great-grandmother of Lincoln...
Sandra Grisez
Sep 23, 2024
Sandra Ann Grisez, 73, passed away on September 23, 2024 at peace and with her husband of 52 years by her side. Sandy was a devoted daughter, loving wife, tireless mom, doting grandma, generous friend, and force of nature. And like any force of nature, she made her mark. Those who knew her will never forget her.
Born on June 5,...
Hilda L. Horvath
Sep 22, 2024
HILDA L. HORVATH, 95, of Willoughby, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.
HILDA L. HORVATH (nee Felton), 95, of Willoughby, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.
Born in 1929, in Flemington, West Virginia to the late Uriel and Pauline Felton; she lived a life of devotion to her faith and family. She is survived by her sons Jim...
Frank J. Diorio
Sep 21, 2024
FRANK JOHN DIORIO, age 90, beloved husband for 41 years of Dale “Dee Dee” (nee Schaefer); dear step-father of Laura Legan (Frank); loving grandfather of Reese Legan; cherished son of the late Camilla (nee Lascaro) and Frank Diorio; loving brother of his twin, the late Mark Diorio. United States Army Veteran.
Frank died peacefully surrounded by family on September 21, 2024,...
Warren Curtis Sterrett
Sep 21, 2024
Husband, brother, uncle, friend, Warren Sterrett was a man of broad experiences and varied talents. Born in the chaos of the devastating 1938 New England hurricane, Warren spent much of his adult life seeking to establish order in the world he inhabited. A native Long Islander, he grew up fascinated with cars and at sixteen, bought his first, a 1940...
Larry Betlejewski
Sep 18, 2024
Lawrence Michael “Larry” Betlejewski, age 69, beloved husband of 19 blessed years to Kathleen (nee Maxim), loving father of Larry Betlejewski Jr. (Kelly), Heather Pyle (Casey), Kristen Klepper (Seth), Kerry Smith (Ed), Matthew Betlejewski (Erin), Hailey Betlejewski (Carina), the late David Betlejewski; loving stepdad of Robert Weikart and Michelle Weikart; grandfather of 14 precious grandchildren, including Gavin Weikart whom he...
Suzanne Ruth Sacerich
Sep 18, 2024
SUZANNE RUTH SACERICH, born on Jan. 23, 1973 and passed away Sept. 18, 2024 with her parents by her side. The beloved daughter of Robert and Linda Sacerich and sister of Robert H. Sacerich, survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland,...
William A. Patrick
Sep 16, 2024
WILLIAM A. PATRICK, 71, passed away suddenly on September 10, 2024.
He was the beloved son of Virginia and Francis "Pat" Patrick. Loving brother of Tom (Rose-deceased) and Mary Kay (Kevin Snyder). Devoted uncle of Clare Sims (Brad), Natasha Holtpatrick (Sam), and Katy Etelman (Brian). Bill attended St. Margaret Mary and Griswold Institute.
He was an employee of the Cleveland Clinic for...
Gordon "Mac" McElhatten
Sep 16, 2024
Gordon Joseph McElhatten, 78, passed away Monday, September 16, 2024 from complications related to pneumonia.
Gordon, or “Mac” to all who knew him, was born in Kenton, Ohio on May 28, 1946. He was adopted at an early age by Herman and Mary McElhatten of Eastlake, Ohio.
Mac was an industrious and hard-working young man who would go on to join the...
Joyce Cummings
Sep 16, 2024
JOYCE ANN CUMMINGS (nee Cesa) age 78, beloved wife of the late Bruce: loving mother of Heather Haberman (husband Mark); Mark, Paul and Thomas (wife Brittani); devoted grandmother of Alex, John and Rachel Haberman and Kennedy and Lincoln Cummings; cherished daughter of the late Armand and Victoria (nee Papaleo) Cesa; dearest sister of Carmen Cesa (wife Kay), Mary Kay Jones...
Donald J. "Don" Testa
Sep 16, 2024
DONALD J. “DON” TESTA, age 88, beloved husband for 42 years of the late Agnes (nee Raycher); loving father of David (wife Rita), Donald, and Michael; devoted grandfather of Steven Testa (wife Jillian), Lauren Lorber (husband Nicholas), Brian, Jennifer Lino, and Stephanie Testa; and great-grandfather of twelve; cherished son of the late Daniel J. and Julia (nee Novak); dearest brother...
Alice Bewie
Sep 15, 2024
ALICE J. BEWIE (nee Wygal) age 80, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Richard (wife Susan Silverberg) and David (wife Margaret) Bewie; devoted grandmother of Gabrielle and Olivia; cherished daughter of the late Berl and Jocelyn (nee Watson) Wygal; dearest sister-in-law of Paul (wife Lyn) Bewie; beloved aunt of Elizabeth Bewie; dear friend of many.
Alice was born...
James Kinnaird
Sep 14, 2024
JAMES JOSEPH KINNAIRD age 65, loving father of James (wife Meghan), Danielle Jocek (husband Mark) and Amber Valek; devoted grandfather of Ashley, Jillian, Abigail, Colin, James, Mackenzie and Mya (both deceased), Weston, Jackson, Joseph and Madelyn and great-grandfather of Levi and Theodore; cherished son of the late Wilhelm and Joan (nee Klouda); dearest brother of the late William (wife Peg...
Cynthia S. Bezdek
Sep 13, 2024
CYNTHIA S. BEZDEK (nee Shadwick) age 78, beloved wife for 56 years of Jim; loving mother of Mark (wife Heather) and Laura Horvath (husband Steve); devoted grandmother of Zach, Alyssa, Andrew, Evan, Alexis, Brooke, Elizabeth and Mackenzie; cherished daughter of the late Orin and Betty (nee Gardner) Shadwick; dearest sister of Marilyn Kring (husband John deceased) and Steve Shadwick; treasured...
Nancy Wyona Stanley
Sep 12, 2024
NANCY WYONA STANLEY age 80, daughter of the late Mark and stepmother Betty Stanley; sister of Peggy (the late John) Wehrle and Sue (Jim) Connell; dear aunt of Joshua (Deana) Wehrle, Ashleigh Wehrle, JC (Kirsten) Connell, Rylee (Michael) Bryant, and Taylor (Rachel) Connell and great-aunt of Jaden and Sophie Wehrle, Bryce Smith, and Hadlee and Haislee Bryant.
Nancy was born on...
Daniel Zehe
Sep 11, 2024
DANIEL J. ZEHE age 38, beloved husband of Katherine Szeto; survived by his canine companions Winston and Finnian; cherished son of Robert (wife Mary) and Catherine (nee Levand) Quick (husband Robert); dearest brother of Christina Heintel (husband Christopher), Jeanne Wiemer (husband Michael), Robert (wife Jessica), and Mary Simon (husband Matthew); dear uncle of Calvin, Jillian, Cora, Audrey, Kailey, Brock, Lincoln,...
Annette "Tilly" Bojack
Sep 11, 2024
ANNETTE "TILLY" BOJACK (nee Vandetti) age 76, beloved wife for 54 years of Russell; loving mother of Michelle Hribar (husband Mark) and the late Melanie; devoted grandmother of Mark Jr, Melanie, and Matt; cherished daughter of the late Margaret (nee Papula) Vandetti and Frank Vandetti.
Annette was born on March 27, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. Tilly loved her family and would...
David Crawford
Sep 10, 2024
DAVID WILLIAM CRAWFORD age 81, beloved husband of the late Mary A. Kowalski for 20 years; loving father of Tami R. Pritchard (nee Crawford) of New York, David W. Crawford Jr. of Kentucky, Tracy L. Crawford of Georgia, Stacey A. Taylor (nee Crawford) of Florida, Richard L. (Ashley) Brockway of New York, and James A. Brockway of New York; devoted...
