Obituaries
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Vida Omahen
Nov 10, 2024
VIDA OMAHEN (nee Spec), age 85. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Ignatius. Loving mother of Sonia, Jim (Stephanie), Susan Giagtzoglou (Ioannis) and Silvia Sheppard (Dan). Cherished grandmother of Sophia, Grace and Annabel. Dearest daughter of the late Janez and Marie (nee Boldin) Spec. Dear sister of Milan Spec (deceased) (Franci), Ani Omahen (Joze, deceased), Tone (Pepca) (both...
Mary Freer
Nov 10, 2024
Mary A. Freer (nee Macha) (formerly Bilek)
Mary Freer, born December 30, 1947, passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 76. She dedicated her life to her family and was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, wife, and cherished friend to so many.
She was known for her outgoing, vivacious, caring, and generous spirit. As a young adult, she...
Josip Medica
Nov 9, 2024
JOSIP MEDICA age 85, beloved husband of Maria Medica (nee Hrvatin); loving father of Dennis (wife Susan) and Elvis (wife Eda); devoted grandfather of Gianna and Marina; cherished son of the late Josip and Jelena (nee Sverko); dearest brother of the late Ivan, the late Milan, the late Maria Djurdjevic (husband Pavlo), Miro, Nadalina Markon (her late husband Marcelo), Mila...
Theresa E. Iskra
Nov 8, 2024
Theresa E. Iskra (nee Debevec), passed away Nov. 8, 2024, aged 96 years. The beloved wife for 65 years to the late Anton J. "Tony", loving mother of Anton Jr. "Tony", Susan (Charlie) Martin, Donna Nelson, Annette, and David (Betsy), grandmother of 9 Amazing grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, cherished daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Malnar) Debevec, devoted...
Jacqueline Turk
Nov 8, 2024
JACQUELINE MARY TURK age, 85, cherished daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Zaller) Turk; dearest sister of Eleanor Benes (husband Richard, deceased) and Janet Surovec (husband Steve); dear aunt of Stephen (wife Susan), Suzanne, and Thomas (wife Linda); great aunt of Elizabeth (husband Aaron), Steve Jr. (fiancé Michelle), Abigale, Veronica, and Mitchell; great great-aunt of Amelia Rose.
Jacqueline was...
Imre Karetka
Nov 7, 2024
Imre Karetka, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 82.
Born on October 16, 1942 in Petri, Romania. It was in Petri where he met and married his beloved wife Mária of 51 years.
Imre worked as a painter in Romania and was able to bring his family to America in 1988. He enjoyed...
Scarlett Anne Rose
Nov 6, 2024
SCARLETT ANNE ROSE (nee O’Grady), loving mother of Tara Stefanik (Richard), Ruby Smith, and Alex Rose; devoted grandmother of Devonta, Miles, and Hollis and great-grandmother of DJ; cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (nee Starnes) O’Grady; dearest sister of Maureen Reinagle (Damon), Colleen O’Grady-Shearman (Greg), and the late Patricia O’Grady; devoted aunt of Marda, Shannon, Brad, John, Damon,...
Robert Bevis
Nov 5, 2024
Robert "Bob" S. Bevis, age 68, passed away November 5, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on December 10, 1955, Bob was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
Known for his sharp wit, a heart of gold, and a talent for making everyone around him smile, Bob could always be counted on for a...
Linda Kozlowski
Nov 5, 2024
LINDA A. KOZLOWSKI (nee Bennett) age 76, beloved wife for 55 years of Max; loving mother of Max Michael (wife Megan) and Kevin (wife Janine); devoted grandmother of Nicholas, Olivia, Kyle, Kalina and Michael; cherished daughter of the late John and Barbara (nee Loparo) Bennett; dearest sister of the late John Bennett; treasured sister-in-law of Kim & Julie Kozlowski, Faith...
Charles Mark Zarobila
Nov 3, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Mark Zarobila on November 3, 2024, at the age of 74.
Chuck was born on January 6, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Charles and Cecilia. From a young age, Chuck enjoyed learning and academic study. He completed a Bachelor of Arts from John Carroll University in 1972. He went...
Frank M. Purgar
Nov 3, 2024
FRANK M. PURGAR, age 61, born December 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2024, surrounded by his immediate family, after battling several health challenges in recent years.
Frank loved his children, his dogs, his job, and his boat. Frank will be remembered for his dedication to all that he set his mind to accomplish, often in non-traditional...
Carol Story
Nov 3, 2024
CAROL STORY (nee Campana) age 70, beloved wife of James for nearly 28 years; cherished daughter of the late Chester and Helen (nee Lupo) Campana; beloved sister of Barbara D'Amico (husband Frank) and Michael Campana (wife Josephine) and (wife Lori, deceased); loving mother of Nathan Miller and Andrew Miller (wife Kinsey Geddes); proud grandmother of Isaiah Geddes and Lucius Miller;...
Camille Schroeck
Nov 3, 2024
Camille Rose Schroeck (nee Tyczkowski), age 77, passed away on November 3, 2024, from complications of ovarian cancer. She was a successful survivor of Type 1 Diabetes for 55 years.
Camille was born on November 5, 1946, in Erie, PA; the oldest daughter of Raymond and Helen (Jakubowski) Tyczkowski. She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and Mercyhurst University with...
Thean Pelecanos
Nov 2, 2024
Thean Kanakaredes Pelecanos, 90, passed away November 2, 2024, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.
Thean was the beloved wife of Nicholas T. Pelecanos for 52 years, devoted mother of Lydia Sweeney (Timothy) and Eleni Pelecanos-Matts (Joseph), loving Yiayia of Nicholas and Fiona Sweeney and Joe, Sophie and Victor Matts. Cherished daughter of Cornelia (nee Drakos) and Nicholas Kanakaredes, dearest sister...
Norman E. Knebusch, Jr.
Nov 1, 2024
NORMAN E. KNEBUSCH, JR, passed away Nov. 1, 2024, aged 79 years. The beloved husband of the late Rosemary J. (nee Palumbo), dear father of John and Ronald, loving grandfather of Gregory (fiancée Kyndra Sears), devoted son of the late Norman E. Sr. and Dorothy (nee George) Knebusch, fond brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and cousin to many.
Contributions in memory of Norman...
Ken C. Shei
Nov 1, 2024
KEN CHIEN MIN SHEI age 90, beloved husband of the late Lee Shiu Chi Shei; loving father of Johnson (wife Hsiuhung Lin), Cynthia (husband David Cheng), Amy, Linda (husband James Lin) and Darlene (husband Andy Niu); devoted grandfather of Julia Shei, Iteen Cheng (husband Stephano Hong), Lilian Pan, Karin Pan, Aaron Pan, Jonathan Lin, Jubi Lin, Max Lin, Celine Niu...
Donald M. Grande
Nov 1, 2024
DONALD M. GRANDE age 83, beloved companion of the late Diane Shultz; loving father of Michele Shirk (husband John), Kimberly Arndt (husband William), Stephanie Sentle and Domenic Grande; former husband of Helene Grande and former father in law of Chris Sentle; devoted grandfather of Nicole Staley (husband Tim), Johnny Shirk, Domenic Arndt (wife Sara), Emily Arndt, Christopher, Isabel, Olivia and...
Susan Jane Bowerman Payne
Oct 29, 2024
Susan Jane Bowerman Payne passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, in Newbury, OH, at the age of 76. Born on November 28, 1947, to Esther and Edgar Bowerman, Susan's life was marked by her dedication to her family, her faith, her passion for sports and play, and her career as a Physical Therapist.
Susan graduated from Shaker Heights High School...
Daniel W. Rieck
Oct 28, 2024
DANIEL W. RIECK age 62, died unexpectedly at home in his sleep; devoted son of the late Margaret (nee Ledger) and John J. Sr.; loving brother of Bonnie Varanese (husband Tom, deceased), and the late John Jr. and Larry (wife Penny, deceased); cherished uncle of Amy DeBaltzo (husband Nick), Julie DiCillo (husband David), Larry Jr., (wife Kristin), Jacquie Houser (husband...
William "Bill" Burges
Oct 27, 2024
WILLIAM L. BURGES, age 77, died peacefully and unexpectedly on October 27, 2024 while walking with his rescue dog and faithful companion, Maxwell. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife and business partner, Charlene (née Moskal), his sister Ann, and his parents, Yetta and Joseph Burges. He is survived by his son from a previous marriage to Nancy...
