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Mario Percic

Mario Percic

Mar 3, 2024

MARIO PERCIC (87), beloved husband for more than 52 years of the late Helena (nee Mihelich); loving father of Thomas, Anthony (wife Susan), Timothy (wife Marilyn), and Majdi Patyk (husband Robert); devoted grandfather of Tyler, Travis, Bret, Kalea, Apollo, Roman, Molly, Jacob, Penelope, and Finnegan; cherished son of the late Franc and Frančiska (nee Bresar); dearest brother of Filip (wife...

Cathleen Louise Dalton

Cathleen Louise Dalton

Mar 2, 2024

CATHLEEN LOUISE DALTON (nee Norris) age 70, beloved wife for 54 years of Richard; loving mother of Glen, Jeremy and the late Christopher; devoted grandmother of Ian, Darrian, Dylan and Alyssa and great-grandmother of Hayden and Ever; cherished daughter of the late Clarence and Muriel (nee Blessing) Norris; dearest sister of Jerry Norris (wife Marja) and Christine Tuttle (husband Mark)....

Ben Bonanno

Ben Bonanno

Mar 2, 2024

BENEDETTO "BEN" BONANNO, born on April 11, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed away on March 2, 2024 at the age of 90. Beloved son of the late Catherine (nee Milicia) and Mike Bonnano, devoted brother of Marie B. Garbo (Sam), treasured uncle to Salvatore Garbo (Beth), Catherina Garbo and Michael Garbo (Suzanne). great uncle to Kelly Overstreet (Mike), Jenny...

Michael Caprara

Michael Caprara

Mar 1, 2024

MICHAEL DOMINIC CAPRARA age 62, beloved father of Maria Caprara and Olga LaCour (husband David); devoted grandfather of Joshua and Paul LaCour; cherished son of the late Dominic Caprara and Patricia Caprara (nee Hughes); dearest brother of Nicole Caprara and the late Jeffrey Caprara; treasured nephew of Donald and Sheila Hughes, Kenneth and Sandy Hughes, Gail and James Straight and...

Frances Podolak

Frances Podolak

Mar 1, 2024

Francesca “Frances” Podolak (nee Franchino) passed away after living a fulfilling 100.5 years. Born to the late Charles and Mary Franchino from Italy, on August 24, 1923 in Cleveland, OH. Frances was the oldest of four children. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, her daughter Denise, and her siblings Lil, Joe and Tom.After raising her siblings, she...

Mark Muzzillo

Mark Muzzillo

Feb 29, 2024

Mark A. Muzzillo age 72, beloved father of Annie (John Lilly); cherished son of the late Norbert and Anna (nee Iannetti); dearest brother of Gregory (wife Vera); loving companion of Christine Barni; former husband of Rita Kasayka; dear uncle and great-uncle and friend of many. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mark to St. Noel Endowment...

Nancy Barnes

Nancy Barnes

Feb 27, 2024

Nancy P. Barnes, 88, passed away in Newbury, Ohio, on February 27, 2024, after a brief illness. She is survived by her daughters Sarah B. Harris (Rem Harris) of Shaker Heights, Ohio, and Rebecca A. Barnes (Clay Middleton) of Atlanta, Georgia, her grandchildren Katie Harris, Allie Butchello (Travis Butchello), Locke Middleton (Ben Smith), Mara Middleton, and William Middleton, and her...

Hazel L. (Cordle) Starnes

Hazel L. (Cordle) Starnes

Feb 27, 2024

Hazel L. (Cordle) Starnes (nee Young) age 91, passed away on February 27, 2024.  Hazel was born October 23, 1932, to the late Bruce and Gladys (nee Jordan) in Smith Creek, Kentucky. She was a 1950 graduate of Minford High School.  Hazel was an active member of the Northeast Independent Baptist Church where she enjoyed bible study and fellowship with...

Mihela Lesica

Mihela Lesica

Feb 27, 2024

MIHELA LESICA (nee Kastelic) age 90, beloved wife of the late Evarist; loving mother of Lucy Colo (husband Joseph), Irene Druzina (husband David) and Debbie Keresztesy (husband Michael) ; devoted grandmother of Tony Colo, Kristina Kaczmarski (husband Kevin), Thomas Druzina (wife Jane), Erika Critell (husband Jonathan), Kati Druzina, Andrew Druzina, Amanda, Alexandra, Audra, Anna, Ava, Matthew and Michael Keresztesy and...

Muriel Harriet Yeagle

Muriel Harriet Yeagle

Feb 26, 2024

MURIEL HARRIET YEAGLE (nee Poole) age 92, a long-time resident of the South Euclid, Ohio area, died on February 26, 2024. 

She was born in Cleveland and was the daughter of Murl and Annetta Poole. After receiving her BA from Cleveland State University, she began her writing career including copy for May Company, Erie Railroad, and Stouffers. She later worked as...

Frank Anton Urankar

Frank Anton Urankar

Feb 26, 2024

FRANK ANTON URANKAR age 96, beloved husband for 65 years of the late Florence (nee Jans); loving father of Diane (Don Gullatta) Dempsey, Yvonne (Frank) Sciarappa, and the late Tom (Char, deceased) Urankar; devoted grandfather of Dana (Rocco), TJ (Liz), Frank (Rachel), Amanda, Tiffany (Shaun), Max, Arisa, Sierra, and Michael and great-grandfather of Desirae, Santino, Tevyn, Hudson, Lincoln, Kayden, Kirra,...

Sandra Jean Winter

Sandra Jean Winter

Feb 25, 2024

SANDRA JEAN WINTER (nee Miller), age 82 years, was born on October 09, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away February 25, 2024. 

She was the beloved wife for 48 years to the late Rudolph; dear mother of Albert, Sarah and the late Laura; daughter of the late Henry and Sara (nee Mojab) Miller; sister of Robert and Paul (wife Sandy)...

Michael Johns

Michael Johns

Feb 23, 2024

MICHAEL J. JOHNS, age 86, died peacefully at home February 23, 2024. Devoted husband for 47 years of the late Nicolette L. “Nikki” (nee Nardolillo); cherished father of Michael N. (Deb), Mark (Shelley), Marianne Parkinson (Steve), Monica VanderLinden (Shane), Marcia, and Michelle Shaw (Jim). Beloved companion of 14 years, fiancé, Carol Keck.

Treasured grandfather of Liz (Ron), Michael, Christina (Steve), Allison,...

Shirley Elizabeth Travaglini

Shirley Elizabeth Travaglini

Feb 22, 2024

On February 22, 2024, Shirley Elizabeth Travaglini passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born at home on Halloween, on the family farm in Harmonsburg, PA. She remembered difficult days and many hardships, but some of her fondest memories were formed during her childhood on a working farm. 

She was the youngest of Joseph and Estella Tovey's twelve children....

John Sabetta

John Sabetta

Feb 20, 2024

JOHN N. SABETTA age 75, beloved husband for 43 years of Ginger (nee Keltner); loving father of William (wife Karen Mastrangelo), John, and Robert; devoted grandfather of Gabriella and Gianna; cherished son of the late Sue (nee Fratantino) and Billy Sabetta; dearest brother of Sandie Benedict (husband Rick, deceased); dear uncle of Alisa O’Brien (husband Jeff) and Ricky Benedict; dear...

Deborah L. Lundeen

Deborah L. Lundeen

Feb 20, 2024

DEBORAH L. LUNDEEN (nee Boduszek), age 70, beloved wife for 47 years to Thomas M. Sr., loving mother of Thomas M. Jr. (wife Megan Malone) and Tara M. Belisle, dear grandmother of Savannah, Olivia and Alexandria Belisle, devoted daughter of the late John and Emily (nee Dloniak) Boduszek, cherished sister of Donna Ceo (partner Jerry Barczyk), John “Jack” Boduszek and...

James Martines

James Martines

Feb 19, 2024

JAMES J. MARTINES (Jim Martino) age 94, beloved husband for 73 years of Marilyn (nee Ramaciatti); loving father of Salvatore (wife Della), Joyce Moss (husband Joe) and Diane Jeunnette (husband Jeff); devoted grandfather of Jimmy, Sal, Nick, Gina Mersonia, Alex Moss, Lauren Jeunnette, and great-grandfather of 9; cherished son of the late Salvatore and Anna (nee Roberto); dearest brother of...

Katarina Urbancic

Katarina Urbancic

Feb 16, 2024

KATARINA URBANCIC (nee Osredkar) age 82, beloved wife for 48 years of the late Stefan; loving mother of Mark (wife Michelle), Valeria Stinson (husband Michael), and Klemen (wife Stephanie); devoted grandmother of Rebecca Hite (husband Nathan), Elizabeth, Gabriella, Milan, Daniel and Thomas; cherished daughter of the late Anton and Marjana (nee Bogataj) Osredkar; dearest sister of Marjanca Vegel (husband Anton,...

Michael John Smolinsky

Michael John Smolinsky

Feb 14, 2024

MICHAEL JOHN SMOLINSKY age 81, beloved husband for 62 years of Laurine (nee Janis); loving father of the late Michael Andrew; cherished son of the late John and Jennie (nee Papesh);  brother of John (wife Ellie), Zeke (husband Thomas) and Susan (husband Huw deceased); brother-in-law of Andrew Janis (wife Mary Ann deceased) and Diane Klug (husband Ken); and uncle, great...

Kaaren Wright Biggin

Kaaren Wright Biggin

Feb 13, 2024

Services will be private.  Final resting place will be at Foxfield Preserve in Wilmot, Ohio.  

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