Obituaries
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Gladys M. McCauley
May 6, 2024
The world was blessed with the birth of a very wonderful and beautiful soul. On December 9, 1949, Gladys McCauley (nee McCary), aged 74, was born to the late Frank and Elzora (nee Parker) McCary. She was the second daughter of this union and was raised in Cleveland, Ohio.Gladys loved learning and was very academic. She attended Cleveland public schools,...
Calvin Clark
May 6, 2024
CALVIN JAY CLARK; age 15, of Mayfield Heights, passed away after his battle against a high grade glioblastoma on May 6, 2024.
He is survived by his much-loved mother Gretchen Toman-Clark; adored grandmother (Baba) Susan Toman; his father figure Brian Taylor (daughters; Allison and Chelsea); dear nephew of Jay Toman (wife Michele); dearest great-nephew of Arnold Podojil; adored cousin of Anna,...
Martin John Nyari
May 5, 2024
Born on May 27, 1943 in Cleveland, and passed away on May 5, 2024. A loving and caring husband devoted to his wife and soul-mate, Alice (nee Kovalak) for 55 years. They were married on August 10, 1968. Son of the late Martin and Mary Nyari, and beloved son-in-law of the late Samuel and Rosa Kovalak. Brother-in-law of Samuel and...
Marjorie Ann Geho
May 5, 2024
MARJORIE ANN GEHO, age 86, passed on May 5, 2024. Memorial Service Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 11AM at Parkside Church, 7100 Pettibone Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Reception to follow. Services will be livestreamed on the DeJohn Funeral Homes website. Donations can be made in Marjorie's memory to havenofrest.org, parksidechurch.com, samaritanspurse.orgArrangements entrusted to the DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebration Center of Chesterland....
Nancy Fleming Cappelletti
May 2, 2024
Nancy Fleming Cappelletti, born on November 19th, 1937, in Norfolk, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 2nd, 2024, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 86 years old.Nancy was a devoted mother to Sharon Mahoney, Kathy Cappelletti, and Jim Cappelletti Jr., and a loving grandmother to Mikel and Jennifer Mahoney, Matthew Mahoney-White, Mia and Carly Milosevic, grandmother-in-law to Jennifer's wife Rachel Mosbacher,...
Martin J. Laubenthal
May 2, 2024
MARTIN J. LAUBENTHAL age 61, beloved husband of Heidi (nee Weschke); loving father of Hannah (Ryan Miehl) Laubenthal and Emilie (Luke Wypler) Laubenthal; devoted grandfather of Tucker and Finn; cherished son of James and Mary (nee Marrie); dearest brother of Tom (Suzanne), Dan (Teri), Jamie (Shirleen), and Kerri (Paul) Laubenthal-Mollard; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.Martin was born on June...
Carolyn Charlotte Ovark
May 1, 2024
Carolyn Charlotte Ovark, born on December 1, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, and raised in the same city, left us peacefully on May 1. She was married to Kenneth Ovark on June 12, 1965, at St. Rose Church in Cleveland. Carolyn dedicated her professional life to healthcare, serving as a practical nurse at the Cleveland Clinic and other local institutions. It...
Carol A. Mahan
Apr 28, 2024
CAROL ANNA ELIZABETH GASPARI MAHAN, 87, of Willoughby, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2024. Carol was born in Brooklyn, New York on October 2, 1936 and married Charles Richard Mahan, Jr. (deceased) on May 19, 1956. They were married 64 years. They had three daughters: Susan (Roger) Monroe of Hiram, Ohio, Nancy (Andrew) Klembus of Benson, North Carolina...
Richard Paul Bojack
Apr 28, 2024
RICHARD PAUL BOJACK age 81, son of the late Kaye Bojack (nee Zorich); brother of Russell (Annette) and the late Allen; uncle of Michelle (Mark) Hribar, David, and the late Melanie and Elise Bojack; great-uncle of Mark Jr., Melanie, and Matt Hribar.Richard was born on April 27, 1943, and passed away on April 28, 2024. He retired from the Cleveland...
Kenneth Brownlie
Apr 28, 2024
KENNETH R. BROWNLIE, aged 68 years, passed away April 28, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Jeanne (nee Stewart), dear father of Trevor and Rachael, devoted son of the late Raymond and June (nee Meserlin), loving brother of Barry (Lana) and Craig (Suzanne), cherished uncle to Matthew, Maggie and Aaron, fond brother-in-law to Marylee Houston (Robert) and Thom Stewart (Cathy).
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Peter Russo
Apr 26, 2024
PETER ANTHONY RUSSO, passed away April 26, 2024, aged 45 years. Beloved fiancé of Teresa Stahlberg, loving son of Judith (nee Lapka) and the late Anthony, cherished brother of Phil and Mike (Athena), treasured uncle to Christina, fond nephew, cousin and friend to many, and devoted pet-dad to Diamond and Joey.
On September 1, 1978, Judith and Anthony Russo welcomed a...
Bettylouise C. Simpson
Apr 25, 2024
BETTYLOUISE C. SIMPSON (nee Caslin) age 99, of Euclid Ohio, went home to be with the Lord peacefully in Hospice care in her eldest daughter’s home in Jacksonville Florida on April 25, 2024. Born February 16, 1925, to Charles and Bertha Caslin, she was the youngest of five girls: Lenora, Rosa, Frances, and Bertha. Her parents and sisters all preceded...
Joanne "Tootsie" R. Horner
Apr 25, 2024
JOANNE “Tootsie” R. HORNER (nee Hildebrand), age 83. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” for 50 years; devoted mother of Kimberly Horner (Jeffrey Farmer), and Mark Horner (Mary); dear sister of Floyd Hildebrand (Judy), and Shirley Skrodinsky (deceased)(John); caring sister-in-law of Thomas, James, and David Horner, and Bea Barilatz-Horner; also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was a...
Richard G. Henry Sr.
Apr 25, 2024
RICHARD GERALD HENRY, SR., born on September 17, 1933 in Lowville, New York,, and passed away peacefully on April 25, 2024, at his residence at the age of 90 years. The beloved husband for over 60 years to the late Clara Jean Wills – Henry, who passed away December 11, 2023. Dear father of Valerie Henry, Richard G. Henry, Jr....
Frances J. Beukemann
Apr 24, 2024
Frances J. Beukemann, age 75, of Mayfield Heights, passed away on April 24, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. Frances was born on February 16, 1949, in Cleveland, OH, and was one of six children of Jean and Margaret Didona growing up in Collinwood, OH. During the “Summer of Love”, 1969, she met her husband, John Beukemann and they began...
Diane C. Porter
Apr 23, 2024
DIANE C. PORTER (nee Cizkovsky) age 75, beloved wife of Dale for 56 years; loving mother of Victoria (Glenn Barth) Porter and Joseph (Stacy) Porter; devoted grandmother of Sydney (Taron), Jack, Robin, Corrina, and Christopher; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Daisy (nee Daniels) Cizkovsky; dearest sister of Geraldine and the late Robert. Diane was born on May 18,...
Marilyn Mack
Apr 20, 2024
In the heart of Cleveland, Ohio, on November 30, 1958, a beacon of love and positivity, Marilyn Ann Mack, graced this world with her presence. Born to the late Willie H. Mack Sr. and Patricia L. Mack (nee Taylor), Marilyn's life was a testament to unwavering faith, boundless love, and an insatiable zest for living.
At the core of Marilyn's being...
Michael Felix Cavotta
Apr 20, 2024
MICHAEL FELIX CAVOTTA, age 80, beloved husband of Wendy (nee Replogle) for 20 years; loving father of Michael (Hilary), Matthew (Kylie), Haley (Raymond), Stacy (John), and Melissa; proud grandfather of Tristan, Grace, Lola, Greta, Michael, Robert, John, Shayla, Sydney, and Jaxson; devoted great grandfather of Jane and Remi; cherished son of the late Michael and Mary (nee Manzie); dearest brother...
Felicia M. D'Andrea
Apr 19, 2024
FELICIA M. D’ANDREA (nee Sanfilippo) age 81, beloved wife of the late Richard for 54 years; loving mother of Laura Dalessandro (husband Mark) and Lynette Averill; devoted grandmother of Nicholas and Marissa Dalessandro and Paul and Joseph Averill; cherished daughter of the late August and Marian (nee Apidone); dearest sister of the late Marie Preston and Paul Sanfilippo. Felicia was born...
Kim Gerrone
Apr 18, 2024
KIMBERLY A. GERRONE (nee Zernic), age 61; beloved daughter of Jane (nee Kopylec) and the late Joseph Zernic; loving sister of Chrissy Bretz (husband Dennis), Tom Zernic, Patty Sciarabba (husband Anthony), and the late Joseph Zernic; dearest aunt of Clay and Caylie Bretz, and Anthony and Vince Sciarabba.
Kim was born in Punxsutawney, PA and spent most of her entire life...
