Obituaries
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Geraldine M. Nagel
Aug 20, 2024
GERALDINE NAGEL (nee Artino), 83, of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away on August 20th, 2024, after a lifetime struggle with Crohn’s Disease.
Geri was born on September 12th, 1940, to Sam and Madeline Artino in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Brush High School in 1958, she studied English at Miami University where she also played drums in the band. Post graduation, she...
Charles Carter
Aug 18, 2024
Charles Edward Carter passed away at age 77 peacefully in his sleep on August 18th, 2024. He was the loving husband of Lucille Patricia Carter (Worley) with whom he shared 57 blessed years of marriage. Charles was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Andrew Lee Carter Sr. and Sarah Ruth Carter (Clardy) on April 4th, 1947, the youngest of seven children.
Charles...
Heinrich Hess
Aug 17, 2024
HEINRICH "HENRY" HESS age 86, beloved husband of Ursula; cherished son of the late Heinrich and Emma (nee Gaeng) Hess; dearest brother of the late Ursula Brocone; dear uncle of Petra (Scott) Cline and their two daughters Rachael (Michael) Toby and Danielle (Jason) Peterson, and Gene (Anna) Brocone and their son Anthony; great, great uncle of 10 nieces and nephews.
Henry...
Francis T. Cullen
Aug 17, 2024
FRANCIS T. CULLEN, passed away Aug. 17, 2024, aged 76 years. The beloved husband of Carole (nee Blitz), dear father of Brendan P. (wife Jeannette) and Bridget A., loving grandfather of Teagan and Caitlin, devoted son of the late Frank and Mary Rita (nee McNeela), cherished brother of Mary Doepker, Marge Chmura and Liz Moro. Mr. Cullen was a United...
Arlene Jean Burger
Aug 15, 2024
ARLENE JEAN BURGER (nee Jacobs) age 86, beloved wife of the late Benedict for 56 years; loving mother of Kim and Steve (Karin); devoted grandmother of Alex Elchesen, Adam Elchesen, Eric (Shelby) Elchesen, Amber Burger, Mitch McCready, Shane Burger, Cody Burger, Justin Burger, and Ethan Burger and great-grandmother of Cole Elchesen; cherished daughter of the late Edmund and Victoria (nee...
Salvatore "Sam" Cira, Jr.
Aug 14, 2024
Salvatore Paul (“Sam”) Cira, Jr., age 92, of Highland Heights passed away peacefully in the presence of his family August 14, 2024. He was the son of the late Salvatore and Vincenza “Jennie” (nee Zuccaro) Cira. Beloved husband of 65 years to Carmela (nee Bonfiglio). Devoted father of Gregory (Jennifer), Tammy Feinberg (Ken), and Christopher (Debbie). Loving grandfather of twelve...
William Schuemann
Aug 13, 2024
WILLIAM E. SCHUEMANN "BILL", of South Euclid, passed away Aug. 13, 2024. Aged 81 years. The devoted husband of Nancy Loyan Schuemann, beloved uncle and great-uncle, "pet-daddy" to GSP Paisley, preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Dorothy (nee Williamson) and sister Beverly Wirth. Bill was born in Cleveland in 1943, and spent his childhood in Shaker Heights, where...
Fred F. Birk
Aug 12, 2024
Fred F. Birk, DVM, of Mayfield Village died suddenly on August 12, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born on May 19, 1940, Fred grew up in Euclid, graduating from St. Joseph’s High School in 1958. He went on to study at John Carroll University, join the United States Marine Corps, and graduate from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine...
Irene Brashear
Aug 11, 2024
IRENE M. BRASHEAR (nee Bajczer), passed away Aug. 11, 2024, aged 98 years. The beloved wife of the late Earl W., loving mother of Wayne (wife Lonnie), Jean Robidoux (husband Richard) and the late E. William, devoted grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 14.
Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of Sacred...
Ann Naiman
Aug 9, 2024
Ann Naiman (nee Hegrat) passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1931, in Cleveland to Henry and Bessie (Kupec) Hegrat. Beloved wife of Jack (deceased). Ann was deeply loved and will be very much missed by children Deborah Naiman, Lauren Gross (Michael), David (Crystal), Kimberly Dobeck (Tommy), grandson Christopher Dobeck (Makali), granddaughter Jessica Fazzio...
William "Bill" Toth
Aug 9, 2024
WILLIAM "BILL" TOTH age 83, beloved husband of Judith (nee Kapudja); loving father of Bill (wife Kris), Denise Sciaulino (husband Frank); Michael (wife Beth), and Thomas (wife Nicol); devoted grandfather of Brady, Skylar, Taylor, Tommy, Kara Russo (husband Mario), Frank Sciaulino (wife Abbey), and Kelsea Cathcart (husband Steve) and great-grandfather of Delilah, Sonny, Henry, and Frankie; cherished son of the...
Marjorie Lamprecht
Aug 7, 2024
Marjorie Catherine Lamprecht (nee Stiles) was born in Kansas City, Mo. on January 29, 1925, to Harold E. Stiles and Elizabeth Green Stiles. When she was five, her family moved to Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. After high school, Marjorie attended Purdue University where she quickly met the love of her life, John W. Lamprecht (Jack), who was in...
Sr. Ruth Behrend
Aug 6, 2024
"Above all else, O Master of my soul, make me one intensely yours." These are the final words of the song Valiant Woman, chosen by Sister Ruth Marie Behrend to open her funeral liturgy. What a powerful way to remember our beloved sister in our hearts in the years ahead!
Ruth was born in Cleveland in 1931 to Earl and Dorothy,...
James "Jimmy" Russell
Aug 5, 2024
JAMES “JIMMY” G. RUSSELL, age 76, loving father of James Russell Jr (wife Sonya) and Greg Russell; devoted grandfather of Oliver, Casey and Jamie Russell; cherished son of the late Paul Russell and Jean Semple; dearest brother of Linda Davis (husband Elmer), Don Russell (wife Nancy) and the late Paul Russell; treasured long-time friend of Jacquelyn “Sunny” Mize; dear uncle,...
Denise Marie Belfiore
Aug 5, 2024
DENISE MARIE BELFIORE (nee Spishock) age 70, beloved wife for 44 years of James “Jim”; loving mother of Julie and the late James “Jimmy”; cherished daughter of Margaret (nee Petrigash) Darco and the late Thomas Spishock; dearest sister of Thomas (wife Natalie) and Maryann Myers (husband Alan); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Denise was born on January 7, 1954 in...
Patricia Ann Little
Aug 5, 2024
**Celebrating the Life of a Resilient Woman**
**Sunrise:** March 13, 1966
**Sunset:** August 5, 2024
Patricia Ann Bryant Little, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, was a beacon of love, strength, and resilience. Her journey in life was marked by her service to our country in the United States Army, where she served with honor and distinction. The values she upheld during her service...
Denise Marie Marzano
Aug 3, 2024
Denise Marie Marzano, age 57, passed away on August 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her sister, Darlene, and her brother, Thomas (wife, Marzena). She was a cherished aunt to Justin (wife, Sammie), Cara (husband, Jeremiah), Danny, Robert, and Mia, and a beloved cousin and friend to many. Denise was preceded in death by her father,...
Linda Palko
Aug 2, 2024
Linda M. Palko, of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Patricia Palko.
She was a graduate of Charles F. Brush High School, ’73, received her Bachelor of Education Degree from Cleveland State University, ’77, and also received her Master’s Degree in Education from Cleveland State University.
She was...
Joseph S. Chauby
Aug 1, 2024
JOSEPH S. CHAUBY age 81, beloved husband of the late Magdalena “Lenka” (nee Lah); loving father of Michael (wife Jennifer) and Joseph M.; devoted grandfather of Matthew, Michael (wife Cayley) and Marcus; cherished son of the late Joseph and Isabella (nee Cherney); dearest brother of Betty Griffin (husband Kenny deceased), Clarissa “Clare” Roubos (husband Ernie deceased) and the late Isabella...
Sr. Mary Kathryn, O.C.D.
Jul 28, 2024
Sr. Mary Kathryn, O.C.D., aged 96 years, member of the Carmelite Sisters for 76 years, beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Catherine (nee Kuch), loving sister of John, Michael, Stephen, Marye Stump, Elizabeth and Ann Anastasia (all deceased), dear aunt and great-aunt to many. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Carmel of the Holy Family, 2541 Arlington Rd,...
