Obituaries

Mar 8, 2025

JANE ZERNIC (nee Kopylec) age 87, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Christine Bretz (husband Dennis), Thomas, Patricia Sciarabba (husband Anthony) and the late Kimberly Gerrone and Joseph, Jr.; devoted grandmother of Clay and Caylie Bretz and Anthony Jr. and Vincent Sciarabba; cherished daughter of the late George and Vernie (nee Brink) Kopylec; dearest sister of the...

Mar 8, 2025

ROBERT L. POLZNER age 71, loving father of Jeffrey, Elisabeth Middleswarth (husband Geoff) and Brian (wife Meghan); devoted grandfather of Aiden, Benjamin, Liliana, Vivian and London; cherished son of the late Robert and Bernice (nee Babas); dearest brother of Barbara (Alice Koporc), Michael and Jimmy (Michael); dear friend of many. 

Following 30 years of service, Robert retired from the Richmond Heights...

Mar 7, 2025

Maria Christina Mannarino (nee DiPaolo) age 87, of Collinwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on March 7, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Pietro. Devoted mother of John (Tracie), Josephine Catania (Phil), Alex (Shelley), and the late Teresa. Loving grandmother of 9. Great-grandmother of 5. Loving sister of Mary Sorriento (Pasquale), and Lucia Covatta (Mike). Beloved aunt of...

Mar 6, 2025

JEWELL GAY KLAUGA, age 82, loving mother of Denise Krulc (Stan Jr.) and Steven Ault; devoted grandmother of Kathryn Zitko (Frank), Stanley Krulc III, Matthew Krulc, Ashley Ault and Nicholas Ault; cherished daughter of the late Peter Sr. and Helen (nee Gouldner); dearest sister of Darlene Winebrenner (Charlie), Carl Klauga, and the late Susan Mancuso Pena and Peter Klauga Jr.;...

Mar 5, 2025

Mar 5, 2025

ELWOOD G. De VAUL, JR age 77, beloved husband for 52 years of Mary Jean; dearest brother of John (wife Ann) and the late David; dear uncle of John; nephew of Sr. Rose Elizabeth, OSU. 

Born under the American flag, Elwood proudly served the US Army in Vietnam and was a member of the VFW Lodge 1863 and American Legion Post...

Mar 4, 2025

EUGENE P. GUTKA, age 91; beloved husband for 36 years of the late Bonnie (nee Beach); loving father of Matt, Christopher (wife Andrea), and Juli Limoli; devoted grandfather of Nicole Limoli, Carley, and John; cherished son of the late Peter and Bernice; dearest brother of the late Bernice; dear brother-in-law, uncle, and great-uncle of many. U.S. Navy Korean Conflict Veteran.

Gene...

Mar 3, 2025

Jane Ludvik (nee Shannon), age 68, passed away on March 3, 2025, at home, surrounded by her family. Jane was the beloved wife for 42 years of Edward; loving mother of Justina Davy (Daniel) and Anton Edward, and stepmother of Gregory; devoted grandmother of Jameson, Tristan and Audyn.

Jane was born to the late Francis and Helen Shannon (nee Petrocy) on...

Mar 3, 2025

ROBERT P. INTORCIO, age 93; husband of Rosalie (nee Carlo); loving father of Ronald (wife Mary deceased), Robert (Judith), Gina Hann (husband Bill) and Dominic (wife Tina); devoted grandfather of Bryan and Avery Hann, Joseph, Isabella and Leena Intorcio, and step-grandfather of Matthew and Ninabella Musarra; cherished son of the late Domenic and Josephine (nee DiVito); dearest brother of the...

Mar 3, 2025

SAMANTHA FAYE BARNI age 18, beloved daughter of Joseph E. Barni and Erica L. Witt; cherished granddaughter of Bobbie Adams (husband John), Michael Krueger (wife Grace), Christine & the late John Barni and great-granddaughter of Robert and the late Faye Witt, and Norma Jean Krueger and the late Donald Krueger; treasured niece of Michael, David & Leslie, Tom, Marie, Sue...

Mar 1, 2025

ROBERT ALAN VARGO age 68, beloved husband of the late Valerie (nee DeLaney); loving father of Peter; cherished son of the late Louis and Jennie (nee Yannella); dearest brother of Dale (wife Judy), Todd (wife Lianne), Alex and Bryan (wife Kimberly); treasured brother-in-law of Kevin & Cynthia DeLaney and Kathleen & Rick Gillespie; dear uncle and great-uncle of many. 

Born on...

Mar 1, 2025

MARY JANE DEPENTI (nee Trivisonno) age 97, beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Diane Costa (Tony) and Roger (Stefani); devoted grandmother of Jen Florentine, Justin Costa (Heather), Jonathan Costa (Anita), Race DePenti, and Siena DePenti; and great-grandmother of Bella, Alex, Leland, Everett, Beckett and Luca; cherished daughter of the late Louis and Frances Trivisonno; sister in law,...

Mar 1, 2025

DOMINIC C. VECCHIO, age 78, beloved husband for 42 years of Leslie (nee Gonsalves); loving father of Dominic Jr. (wife Kara), Douglas and Kenneth; devoted grandfather of Adalyn; cherished son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Vella); dearest brother of Lana Machurey (husband Frank); treasured son-in-law of Marilyn (nee Bolz) and the late Norman Gonsalves; fond brother-in-law of Linda...

Mar 1, 2025

ROBERT "BOB" J. LEBLANG age 81, passed away on March 1, 2025.

Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Crysler) for nearly 61 years. Dearest father of Sallyann Leblang (Michael Gredence) and much-loved grandfather of Cassidy Lynn Leblang. Born April 14, 1943, to the late Mary (nee Prijatel) and Joseph Leblang. Bob grew up in East Cleveland and was a graduate of Shaw...

Feb 28, 2025

JOANNE J. STRAINER (nee Janney), born on June 19, 1936 and passed away Feb. 28, 2025, aged 88 years, beloved mother of Jolie DePace (John), James A., Jr. "Skip" (Jill) and Christopher, loving grandmother of Jeremy (Helaina), Madison and Danielle DePace, and James III, Amelia and Elliott Strainer, devoted daughter of the late J. Elliott and Catherine (nee Klute) Janney,...

Feb 28, 2025

MICHAEL JOSEPH LOCONTI, age 24, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2025 after an automobile accident; cherished son of Lisa (nee Lauric) and Henry Jr.; devoted brother of Jon-Anthony, Henry III, and Carmen; beloved grandson of Carole (nee Massella) and Ted Lauric, and the late Jessie and Henry Sr.; loving nephew, cousin, and loyal friend to many.

Michael was born December...

Feb 27, 2025

LILLIAN J. HOMAR (née Wintar), age 97, beloved wife for 62 years of the late Frank; loving mother of Richard Homar (wife Linda), Marian Ostrander (husband Ed), and Kathi Germovsek (husband Larry); devoted grandmother of Katie Homar, Eddy (Rachel) Ostrander, Brian (Holly) Ostrander, Jeff (Morgan) Ostrander, Danielle (Brian) Brown, Stephanie (César) Ostrander-Cáceres, Lillian (John) Vines, Tracy (Alex) Cooper, Larry Jr....

Feb 27, 2025

GOLDIE M. WEISS (nee Markis) age 98, beloved wife for 72 years of the late Louis J.; cherished daughter of the late George and Anna (nee Kovari) Markis; dearest sister of the late George (wife Betty, deceased), Kornel (wife Irene, deceased), Milan, and Anne Salle (husband Frank, deceased); loving aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. She is survived by her...

Feb 25, 2025

Mauro "Mike" Jurisevic, 90, passed away on February 25, 2025.

Born on February 28, 1934, in Racja Vas, Istra Croatia. Mauro built a life defined by hard work, dedication, and love for family. A proud member of the Teamsters Local 507 for 29 years, he exemplified commitment and perseverance throughout his career.

Mauro was a devoted spouse to his beloved wife of...

Feb 24, 2025

Edward F. Welsh III (83) of Gates Mills, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025. His life was defined by a steadfast commitment to his work, family and his community.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Ed attended University School, Rollins College and Case Western Reserve University before he started his career in computer sales with IBM and later...