Obituaries
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Mary Lambert
Nov 28, 2025
MARY LAMBERT (nee Linkas) aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Alexander; loving mother of Christina Sweeney (husband Frank) and Lee Lambert; cherished daughter of the late James and Chrisoula (nee Tsironis) Linkas; dearest sister of Nicky Chaldekas (deceased) and Pat (wife Mary, deceased); godmother of Mary Condorodis; dear aunt and great-aunt of many and she loved her 5...
Thespina Holliger
Nov 27, 2025
THESPINA HOLLIGER (nee Antjas) age 89, beloved wife for almost 62 years of the late Edward Henry Holliger III; loving mother of Maria Tomlinson (husband Tracy), Edward "Hank" Henry Holliger IV (wife Magdi), and Sophia Nail (husband Charles Edwin III "Chip"); devoted grandmother of Lauren Elizabeth, Edward "Quinn" Henry V, Lukas John, and the late Anna Sophia Holliger, and Elena...
John W. Florentine, Sr.
Nov 27, 2025
JOHN W. FLORENTINE, Sr., age 86, beloved husband for 57 years of the late Gisela; loving father of John Jr. (wife Kelly) and Jeffrey; devoted grandfather of Beckett; cherished son of the late John W. Florentine and Anna (nee Hollett); loving brother of Kathleen Weikart (husband William deceased); proud uncle of William and Bethany Weikart. US Navy Veteran.
John was born...
Dr. Steven Tsengas
Nov 26, 2025
Dr. STEVEN TSENGAS, age 88, of Mentor, Ohio, passed away on November 26, 2025. Born on May 26, 1937, in Athens, Greece, Steven immigrated to Buffalo, NY when he was 9 years old. He lived a life defined by vision, perseverance, and devotion to family and community.
Beloved husband for 65 years of Evangelina “Linda” (nee Maglara); dear father of Nicholas...
Carolynn E. Holzheimer Linc
Nov 25, 2025
CAROLYNN E. HOLZHEIMER LINC (nee Almas) age 90, beloved wife of the late Alan Linc and former wife of the late Herbert Holzheimer, Jr.; loving mother of Herbert Holzheimer, III, Cynthia Matejcik (husband Bruce), and Scott Holzheimer (wife Benita); devoted grandmother of Jennifer Zuber (deceased), Jason Zuber, Andrew Matejcik, Katie Rentfro (husband Wade), Zack Holzheimer, Amber Tice (husband Chase); and...
Phyllis Marie Sablack
Nov 21, 2025
PHYLLIS MARIE SABLACK (nee Smith), passed away at age 90 on November 21, 2025. Known for her beauty and glamorous style, quick mind, incredible work ethic, kindness, confidence, and love of her family, Phyllis also enjoyed the theatre, the beach, spending time with her grandchildren, laughing, and having fun. She was the loving mother of Melissa Sablack and Michael Sablack...
Donald Conover
Nov 21, 2025
DONALD W. CONOVER age 79; loving father of Janet Blyer (husband Michael) and Matthew (wife Dawn); grandfather to Ryan (fiancé Jaelyn Smith) and Zachary (wife Liberty); cherished son of the late David and Thelma (nee Mack); former husband of Susan Conover (nee Wilford); U.S. Army Veteran.
Don was born on October 7, 1946 to David and Thelma Conover in Cleveland, Ohio...
Hiroko Lasher
Nov 21, 2025
Hiroko Lasher (nee Mori) age 92, beloved wife of Robert J.; loving mother of Bob Jr. (wife Adrienne), Debbie Finomore (husband Victor), Cathy Berthold (husband Larry), Jim (wife Kara), and Terri Lasher-Kaupelis (husband Khym); devoted grandmother "Baba" of Victor Jr. (wife Emily) and Brandon (wife Jacci) Finomore, Marisa Pretorius (husband Anees), and Michael and Brayden Berthold and great-grandmother of Trey,...
George C. Hanna
Nov 18, 2025
GEORGE C. HANNA age 91,of Chagrin Falls, passed away on . beloved husband of Nancy Ruth (nee Warren); loving father of Lauren Hanna, MD (husband Michael DiPree), Kurt W. Hanna, Steven F. Miedema (wife Delma), James W. Miedema (wife Sharon) and the late Judith Ann Miedema (husband Richard Storm(deceased) and Scott C. Hanna (wife Cheryl); devoted grandfather of 12 and...
Margaret "Margie" Boehm
Nov 17, 2025
Margaret Boehm (nee Jenko) age 66, of Aurora, Ohio, passed away at home on November 17, 2025.
Born on January 6, 1959, in Euclid, Ohio to Flora and Joseph Jenko; she attended Kent State, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in interior design. She continued to march to the beat of her own drum, exploring multiple careers in fields where she...
Joann S. Lafferty
Nov 16, 2025
JOANN " BIRDIE” S. LAFFERTY (nee Shurmer), age 95, beloved wife for 72 years of Frederic, MD; loving mother of Scott (wife Susan), Mark, MD (wife Trudy), John (wife NancieMarie), Peter, MD (wife Stephanie); devoted grandmother of Christy, Juliann, Peter, Clint, Matt, Paul, Jake, Victoria, Garrett, Bryn, and Peyton and great-grandmother of 8; cherished daughter of the late Rollin and...
Benjamin F. Cappadora
Nov 16, 2025
BENJAMIN F. CAPPADORA, age 93, beloved husband for 70 years of Phyllis (nee Landi) ; loving father of Anthony Douglas “Doug” and Susan Fazio (husband Mario); devoted grandfather of Matthew and Benjamin; cherished son of the late Anthony and Concetta (nee Marchese); dearest brother of the late Vincenzo “Jimmy” (wife Mae deceased), William (wife Cindy) and Elizabeth Lawlor (husband Jim...
Dick Suttell
Nov 15, 2025
DICK SUTTELL age 84, beloved husband of Dr. Kay (nee Quaintance) McKenzie-Suttell; loving father of Scott Suttell (Robin), Andrew Suttell (Lori), Christine Wingert and Steven Q. McKenzie (Carol Lynn Coughlin); grandfather of Evan, Jake, Zach Allison and Ashley Suttell, Sam Wingert, Taylor Nelson (Izayah), Eleanor "E" Coughlin and Avery Coughlin; great-grandfather of Quinton Nelson; son of the late Edward and Zita (nee O'Day)...
Kathleen M. Krieski
Nov 14, 2025
KATHLEEN M. KRIESKI (nee Schneider) age 97, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of William (wife Jenny), Ann Guzauskas (husband George), Eileen Caskovic (husband Philip deceased), George (wife Diana), Kathleen, and the late Maureen; devoted grandmother of nine and great-grandmother of eight; cherished daughter of the late George and Helen (nee Martin) Schneider; dearest sister of the late...
Colin Lee
Nov 12, 2025
COLIN W. LEE, born May 27, 1952, passed away Nov. 12, 2025, aged 73 years, loving companion to Barbara Lynch, beloved husband of the late Lynn, dear father of Nicole MacPherson (Jordan), grandfather of J.P. and Adalynn MacPherson, fond brother of Gerald (Charlotte - deceased) and Dennis (deceased) (Mary Lou Vickers), uncle of Raymond and Ramona. Colin worked as a...
William R. Weber
Nov 10, 2025
WILLIAM R.WEBER, age 91, beloved husband for 68 years of Joan (nee Herrild); loving father William Jr (wife Patricia), Robert (fiancé Susan), Timothy, Trina Nemastil (husband Paul); proud grandfather of ten and great-grandfather of eleven; cherished son of the late Frank and Katie (nee Stus); dearest brother, brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle and friend of many US Marine Corp veteran.
Bill was...
Allen Toris
Nov 9, 2025
Allen J. Toris, age 81, beloved husband for 47 years of Carol (nee Anderson), father of James M. Toris (deceased), son of the late Daniel Toris and Eileen Toris (nee Stanley). Brother of Vivian Kendzior (nee Toris), uncle of Lisa Smith and Daniel Smith and great uncle of Kennedy Smith.He was brother-in-law, cousin, nephew and friend of many. Allen was...
Jeremiah "Miah" Brown
Nov 9, 2025
JEREMIAH “MIAH” D. BROWN age 51, beloved significant other for 9 years of Kathy Carson; loving father of Haley and Madison Brown; cherished son of Randy and Clara (Geanne Kimak) Brown; dearest brother of Jamie and Kay (Barbosa) Brown; He is also survived by his many aunts, uncles, cousins, and three nephews. Miah also loved his cherished cat, Joey.
A graduate...
James Onorato
Nov 8, 2025
JAMES CONO ONORATO, age 69, beloved husband for 8 years of Karen (nee McDevitt); loving father of Matthew and Megan; step-father of Sarah Nickodem (husband Robert), Megan Vedda (husband Phil); devoted grandfather of Maggie, Josie, Olivia and Grace; cherished son of Cono and the late Jean (nee Lauria); dear brother of Salvatore (wife Sandie), Richard (wife Kathy) and Ronald (Fiancée...
Grant W. Ticknor
Nov 8, 2025
GRANT W. TICKNOR age 93, Grant W Ticknor, (Ike) age 93, long time resident of Kirtland, Ohio, went home to be with the Lord on November 8, 2025.
Grant was preceded in death by his high school sweetheart and wife of 61 years, Maxine. Austinburg H.S. class of '49.
Grant is survived by his daughter Marilyn, son Vernon (Mary Jane) son David...
