Obituaries
Join Us in Honoring the Lives of Those Who Have
Passed, Celebrating the Impact They Had on Us All
Katie T. Petersheim
Dec 8, 2025
KATIE T. PETERSHEIM (nee Miller) age 79 (nee Miller), beloved wife for 59 years of Toby; loving mother of Kristine Nietzel (husband Mark), Sandra Colavecchio (husband Edward, Sr., deceased) (husband Dan Escandon), and Shirley Renee Veness (husband Mered); devoted grandmother of Eddie (wife Noel), Dominic, Mario and Gino (wife Jazmynn) Colavecchio, and Rob Nietzel (wife Mackenzie) and great-grandmother of Theodore...
Annamay Hershey
Dec 8, 2025
ANNAMAY HERSHEY (nee Lanese) age 93, beloved wife of the late William C. Hershey and longtime companion to the late Donald Walker. Loving mother of William L. (Judy) Hershey, Patricia (Thomas) Dowd, and Susan (Christopher) Gillespie. Devoted grandmother of Megan (Shawn) McGinty, Tom P. (Catherine) Dowd, Dan (Kayla) Dowd, Mike Dowd, Patrick (Kylie) Dowd, Jeremy and Kara Gillespie. Great-grandmother of...
Laura N. DiMarco
Dec 7, 2025
LAURA N. DIMARCO (nee Vitullo) age 77, beloved wife for 55 years of Frank; loving mother of Benjamin (wife Danielle), Frank Jr., and Tara Baran (husband Scott); devoted Nana of Julianna Ives (husband Andrew), Frankie, Benjamin Jr., Gianna, Lucia and Sofia DiMarco, Aiden, Brady, and Carter Baran; cherished daughter of the late Michael and Clara (nee DiLalla) Vitullo; dearest sister of Michelle Olszko (husband Tony),...
Wilbur R. Messenger
Dec 6, 2025
WILBUR RAY MESSENGER, aged 94 years, beloved husband for 49 years to the late Josephine (nee Mongelluzzi), dear father of David E. Messenger and Debra L. Passerallo; loving grandfather of Ryan and Rachel Passerallo and Zachary Messenger (Natalia); devoted son of the late Earl C. and Gertrude (nee Platz) Messenger; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews. United States Air...
Ge Jin
Dec 6, 2025
DR. GE JIN of Solon, Ohio passed away suddenly in the early hours of December 6th, 2025, at the young age of 68.
Dr. Jin was the son of Jin Zhen and Qian Qi Can, he was born in Nanjing China. From an early age, Dr. Jin was drawn to understanding the world around him. His unwavering curiosity led him down...
Brenda L. Kaye
Dec 4, 2025
BRENDA LOUISE KAYE (nee Meyer) age 68, beloved wife for 48 years of George; loving mother of Joshua (wife Jennifer) and Brian Kaye, Tiffany Doan (husband Ryan) and the late Matthew Kaye, and Loving Mother in Law of Megan; devoted grandmother of Juliette, Jacquelyn, Jillian, and Sarah; cherished daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (nee Pinch) Meyer; dearest sister...
Robert B. Gunn
Dec 1, 2025
ROBERT B. GUNN age 85, beloved husband for 15 years of Christine (nee Antenucci); loving father of Susan and David and step-father of twins Christopher and Jonathan Antenucci; devoted grandfather of Brittany; cherished son of the late Robert and Mary (nee Graham); dearest brother of Dana Schultz and the late Nancy Simon.
Bob was born in Cleveland, OH on July 31,...
Douglas Joseph Sheliga
Dec 1, 2025
With deep love and gratitude, the family of Douglas Joseph Sheliga share his passing and celebrate the extraordinary life of a man whose curiosity, joyfulness, and steady dedication shaped every chapter of his journey.
Born in Cleveland to Joseph E. and Emilia Sheliga (nee Paules), Doug grew up alongside his sister Penny and brother Joe, forming bonds and memories that stayed...
Joann C. Simiele
Dec 1, 2025
JOANN C. SIMIELE (nee Ciarlillo), aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Tony, loving mother of Anthony (deceased), Robert (deceased) (Danielle), Dina Simiele and Michelle DeSciscio, dearest grandmother of Olivia, Gabriella, Hanna, Alexandra and Angelo, devoted daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Fiorta) Ciarlillo, treasured sister of Patricia Morgano (Salvatore – deceased), Frank Ciarlillo and Domenic Ciarlillo...
Doris Jackson
Nov 30, 2025
DORIS ANN JACKSON (nee Blevins) age 74, beloved wife of John A. Jackson; loving mother of Daniel Grant Zundel (wife Jody), Angela Lynn Mangelo, Gabriel Zundel (wife Dawn), and the late Patricia Ann Stewart (husband John David); cherished daughter of the late Albert and Maxine (nee Clarke) Blevins; dearest sister of Albert Blevins (wife Lisa) and the late Mary Lou...
Mayor David H. Roche
Nov 28, 2025
MAYOR DAVID H. ROCHE (former Mayor, President of Council and Councilman of Richmond Hts.), age 77. Resident of Richmond Hts. since 1978. Beloved husband for 50 years of Aire (nee Cavacos); cherished son of the late Harry and Evelyn (nee Hartley) Roche; son-in-law of the late Michael and Caroline (nee Makris) Cavacos. Dearest brother of Susan Crowell (husband Keith Crowell),...
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...
Cynthia A. Thomas-Kelly
Nov 26, 2025
Cynthia Thomas-Kelly was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 11, 1957, to Frank and Ola Ree Thomas (both deceased).
Cynthia was educated through the Cleveland Public School district where she graduated high school at John Adams High. She went on to earn her Bachelors in Business Administration at Ursuline College.
In 1983, Cynthia met the love of her life, Edwin "Kelly", and...
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...
Linda Anne Leonard
Nov 21, 2025
Linda A. Leonard (née Hrusch), 63, passed away on November 21, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, leaving behind a life full of creativity, faith, and unforgettable stories -- all of them entirely Linda.
Born March 15, 1962, in Cleveland, Linda graduated from West Geauga High School and later earned her degree in Marketing and Graphic Design from Cleveland State University. She headed...
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...
