Obituaries

HELEN JOHNSON (nee Mukavetz) age 92, beloved wife of Donald; loving mother of Barbara Flood (husband Allen), Judy Dunn (husband Tim), Nancy (husband Robbie Gilmore Jr.); loved grandmother of Kevin Dunn, Bobby Dunn (wife Abbi), Erik Dunn (Sarah), Kayla Dunn (husband Brendan), and Ana Flood; dearest sister of the late Mary Martinac (husband Edward, deceased ), and the late John...

LARRY E. FOWLER age 67, beloved husband for 41 years of Cheryl (nee Thomas); loving father of Daniel (fiance Dana), Ryan (wife Marissa) and Chelsea (husband Dalton); cherished son of the late Lawrence and Mary (nee Markovich); dearest brother of Janet Brown (husband Gary), Annette Blashinskey (husband Mike), Bill and the late Dennis (wife Deb), and Vernon; dear brother-in-law, uncle,...

LINDA DIXON (nee Lallo), age 79, of Port St Lucie, FL passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. Linda was born in Cleveland, Ohio and was the oldest of four siblings. Linda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Richard Dixon; her 4 sons: Jonathan, David, Matthew, and Jeffrey; her 5 grandchildren: Isabelle,...

Dr. Olga Filomena Lombardi, a loving and beautiful human being, passed away at the age of 74 on Saturday, November 12, 2022.  She is survived by her devoted husband of 45 years, Giuliano Lombardi.

Olga was born and grew up near Forlì del Sannio, Italy.  After immigrating to the United States at the age of 13, she pursued a higher...

RICHARD J. JACKSON, age 67, beloved husband for 34 years of Liliane Richa (nee Daher); loving Dad of twins Jad Richa (wife Nikki) and Michele Scavdis (husband Tony); devoted grandfather of Maia, Yasmine and Jolie Scavdis, and Elliana and Henri Richa, cherished son of the late Robert and Margaret (nee Kenny); dearest brother of Timothy (wife Lori), Patty Tatham (husband...

On November 4, 2022, this loving, kind, and gentle soul passed away after a long illness, leaving a grieving family missing him beyond measure. Ralph and his wife Ann have been residents of Willoughby Hills for the past 27 years. Ralph was an educator first and foremost. After completing his machinist apprenticeship at Warner & Swasey, he earned his Bachelor’s...

John Emanuel Bocchieri Senior, longtime resident of Wickliffe, OH, entered into the presence of his Lord on November 10, 2022 at the age of 98 after a brief illness.

John was born in Collinwood (Cleveland), OH, the son of Italian immigrants. As a youth, he came to faith in Jesus Christ and met his future wife Mary Frano as a...

EILEEN H. BEEGLE (nee Hollis), age 83, of Stow, OH, passed away Tuesday Nov. 8, 2022. Eileen was the beloved wife for 62 years to Fred, loving mother of Kevin (Amy), Greg (Carrie), Jack, Angela (Bill Proctor) and Chris (Colleen), devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, dear sister of Fr. Mark Hollis, John (Faye) Hollis (both deceased) and Paul (deceased) (Joan) Hollis,...

HUNTER “CHAUNCEY” EDMOND GEBER age 22; adored son of Lisa (nee ­­­Hillkirk) and Ed; devoted brother of Gillian; cherished grandson of Wayne and Bonnie (nee Lelii) Hillkirk, Agata (nee Telbis) and Steve (deceased) Geber; loving great-grandson of Geoffrey Lelii (wife Carol “Gigi”, deceased) and the late Steve and Anna Geber, Joseph and Maria Telbis and Robert and Louise Hillkirk; beloved...

VINCENT FRANCIS DECRANE, aged 95 years, beloved husband for 69 years to the late Flora E. (nee Friday), dear father of Barb Bumbacco (Ed), Peter, Donna Panzica (Tim), Michael (Sandy), Melinda Capone (Chris), Melissa Gary (Brian), Joan Bova (Joe), and Mary Jean Salinas (Carlos); devoted son of the late Alfred C. & Verona (nee Marquard), cherished brother of Clarice Walsh...

CHARLES ANTHONY CAPUTO, aged 85 years, beloved husband for 59 years to Marie (nee O’Hearn), dearest father of Patricia Carpenter (Daren) and Christine Puchan (Robert), loving grandfather of Lea and Nicole Puchan, cherished son of the late Anthony and Rosella (nee Sapienza), devoted brother of John (Anne), Anthony and Michael Caputo, and Mary Heisler (Kent), fond uncle and great-uncle, treasured...

SAMUEL G. PARDUE age 82, beloved husband for 61 years of Nancy P. (nee Haynes); loving father of Michael (Sue), Diana (Lyle) Mattson, and the late Janet Cooper; devoted grandfather of Benjamin (Shannon), George, Brianna (Micah), Brittney (Nick), Tiffani, Daniel, Samantha, Matthew, and Molly and great-grandfather of Dallas, Eloise, and Penelope; cherished son of the late Raymond and the late...

ANN C. IAMMARINO (nee Cuca), age 92, beloved wife for 70 years of the late Anthony; loving mother of Linda Russ (husband Al), Anthony Jr., Mark (wife Amy), and the late Robert; devoted grandmother of Sarah Skrajner (husband David), Rachel D’Amico (husband Steve), Thomas, Matthew, and Emma and great-grandmother of Luigi and Matteo D’Amico and Luka Skrajner; cherished daughter of...

age 66, beloved husband for 17 years of Aggie Nagy; cherished son of the late William and Jean (nee Seidehamel) Basler; son-in-law of Grace and the late Miklos “Mickey” Nagy; dearest brother of Roni Basler; brother-in-law of Paul Nagy, Susie Peterson (husband Mark), and Peter Nagy; loving uncle of Jason (wife Dawn) and Grace Peterson; dear nephew, cousin, and friend...

Henry Theophilus Olden, Jr., age 78, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, passed away November 4, 2022, after a long illness. He will be remembered and celebrated as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and as an adventurous and humble man. 

Henry or “Hank” Olden was born September 10th, 1944 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and grew up in nearby Fairhaven. He...

ROBERT PETCHE age 76, beloved husband of Ellen (nee Reed); loving father to his two greatest accomplishments Michael (wife Laura) and Matthew (wife Audra); devoted grandfather of August, Ila and Caden; cherished son of the late Mike and Ruth (nee Maler) Petche; dearest brother of William and the late Bruce Petche; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.

Robert lived in...

RICHARD P. SIKTBERG age 89, passed away October 27, 2022. He was happily married for 60 years to the love of his life, Vera (née) Bailes, who preceded him in death on December, 2, 2020. He is also predeceased by his parents, William and Hattie (née Handorf) of Bennetts Switch, IN.

Richard is survived by his two sons, Robert (Robin)...

AUDREY B. PAPPALARDO (nee Bremner) age 95, beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Cathy West (husband Mark, deceased) Anthony M. Pappalardo and the late Patricia Keesler (husband Ernie); devoted grandmother of Audrey Clieves (husband Stefan, deceased), Richard Pappalardo (wife Danielle), Jacqueline and Jazmin Pappalardo and great-grandmother of 11; cherished daughter of the late George and Eva (nee...

MARIAN J. KNOTEK (nee Klasson) age 91, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Robert A., David A. (wife Lana deceased), and Joan Hinkle (husband Robert); devoted grandmother of Mary Kristen Morelli (husband Brian), Daniel (deceased), and April Lagman (husband Curtis) and great-grandmother of Matthew, Jenna, Ava, Lucy Rain and Millie; cherished daughter of the late Anthony J....

WAYNE E. SEAMAN age 73, beloved husband of Sandra (nee Lazar); loving father of Todd Schroeder (wife Nicole), Melynda Amrine (husband Mick), Kristi Jackson (husband Andy) and Kimberly Still (husband Jason, deceased); devoted grandfather of 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; cherished son of the late Charles and Nettie (nee Ingram) Seaman; dearest brother of Cynthia Seaman; dear uncle and...