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Donald F. Johnson
Mar 22, 2025
Donald F. Johnson, born July 21, 1929, in Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and unwavering strength.
Donald honorably served his country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Upon his return, he met the love of his life, Helen Mukavetz. They were married on October 2,...
Marie Piller
Mar 22, 2025
MARIE T. PILLER (nee Santucci), passed away March 22, 2025, aged 87 years, dearest mother of Robert Baugh (Alexa), loving grandmother of Nico, Aidan and Gianna Baugh, and Olivia Tabak, devoted daughter of the late Nick and Concetta (nee Rossi) Santucci, cherished sister of Henry Santucci (deceased) (Marietta), Elaine DiCillo (Michael) and Virginia Walter (David), fond aunt and great-aunt.
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Daniel F. Sazima, D.D.S.
Mar 22, 2025
DANIEL F. SAZIMA, D.D.S., age 92, beloved husband for 37 years of Carol (nee Iorio); loving father of Scott Sazima, D.D.S., Dr. Gregory Sazima (wife Tracy Brown-Sazima, M.D.), Sheryl Sazima, Michael DeFrancesco, and Don DeFrancesco (wife Tina); devoted grandfather of eight; cherished son of the late Frances (nee Masin) and Henry Sazima, D.D.S.; dearest brother of the late Henry Sazima,...
Morris "Gene" Dempsey
Mar 21, 2025
MORRIS EUGENE DEMPSEY, affectionately known by family and friends as Gene, was born on March 15, 1937, in Sunville, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 21, 2025 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio at the age of 88. Gene was the beloved husband for 58 years to the late Rebecca (nee Southall), the loving father of Rick (Fiona), Kathy Peace (Rob), Nena Malone...
Robert E. Bergantino
Mar 20, 2025
ROBERT E. BERGANTINO age 90, beloved husband of the late Laura (nee DePuy) for 49 years; loving father of Bob (Betsy), David, Craig, and Joel (Jodie); devoted grandfather of Eric (Lauren), Adam (Liz), Ross, Jayden, and Ashley, and great grandfather of Noah and Levi; cherished son of the late Anthony Bergantino and the late Ruth Bergantino (nee Madia); dearest brother...
Ruth A. Osucg
Mar 20, 2025
RUTH ALVINA OSUCG (nee Bole) age 97, beloved wife of the late William Osucg; loving cherished daughter of the late Erna and Emil Bole; dearest sister of the late Erna (Al) Dickheiser and (David) Davies (nee Bole), Lisa Bole and Hugo Bole. Loving Aunt to Marilyn (Larry) Richlak (nee Davies), and Great Aunt to Michelle (William) Kuhlman (nee Richlak) and...
Janet Louise Korn
Mar 20, 2025
JANET LOUISE KORN (nee Dray) age 93, beloved wife of the late James Edward Korn, Jr. for 44 years; loving mother of Donna, Bryan (Nicole), Steven (Beckie), Tracy (Tom) Rossoll, and Daniel; devoted grandmother of Griffin, Isabella, Rachel, Hannah, Cassidy, and Erin; cherished daughter of the late Clifford Sr. and Mary (nee Alcox) Dray; dearest sister of the late Marilyn...
William H. Wilson
Mar 19, 2025
WILLIAM H. WILSON, age 70, beloved husband for 30 years of the late Susan Wilson and cherished partner for 5 years of Laura Camp; loving father of the late William H. Wilson Jr.
William was born August 25, 1954 and graduated from Riverside High School. He worked several years as a tile installer for Permanent Floors in Parma before his retirement....
Antonio Vitulich
Mar 19, 2025
ANTONIO VITULICH, age 92, beloved husband for 54 years of the late Maria “Mimi” (nee Trselic); loving father of Maria Dolores (Tom) Bielek and Annie (Steve) Kerch; devoted grandfather of Peter (Autumn), Alex (Mae), Brandon (Hayley), Michael (Marissa), Courtney (Alex), Sarah (Anthony), and great-grandfather of Mariella; survived by brother Romano and predeceased by 11 siblings. He was a dear uncle...
Shelby Jean D'Agostino
Mar 18, 2025
Shelby Jean D'Agostino (nee Stone), age 87, beloved wife of Ralph for 61 years, cherished mother of Lawrence (Gracie) and Michelle, devoted grandmother of Marissa Willner (Ken) and great grandmother of Evelyn. Devoted daughter of the late James L. and Lottie Stone, dear sister of three brothers and three sisters, all deceased, treasured friend and dear aunt, beloved by many.
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Scott D. Kistler
Mar 17, 2025
SCOTT D. KISTLER, age 44, was born April 26, 1980 to John “Jack” and Lynda (nee Nevar) of Novelty Ohio. He spent the majority of his life in Northeast Ohio where he cherished the changing of the seasons and Cleveland sports. Scott was a beloved husband of 17 years to Jamie (nee Godale) and the adoring father of Ava Brooke...
Kathryn Cervelli
Mar 17, 2025
KATHRYN A. CERVELLI (nee Bordonaro) age 90, beloved wife of the late Phillip for 63 years; loving mother of Karyn Stovicek, Margie Hansbury (Peter), Mary Jo Carter (Donald, deceased) and Nicole Pappas (Thomas); devoted grandmother of Christina (Mark) Rubino, Rachel (Michael) Kolecky, Deanna (David) Oliphant, Scott Ladan, and Daniel Carter; caring great-grandmother of Eve Kolecky, Eleanor Oliphant, and Remy Kolecky;...
Mara Daina Flynn
Mar 16, 2025
MARA DAINA FLYNN (nee Amolins) age 80, loving mother of Erika Apelis (husband Markus); devoted grandmother of Karlis, Lilija, and Peteris; cherished daughter of the late Alfreds and Anna (nee Bendiks) Amolins; dearest sister of Ildze Ekmanis (husband Juris, deceased) and Peteris Amolins; beloved sister-in-law of Anna Amolins; dear aunt of Marisa Gudrais, Lija Amolins, Lara Amolins, and Laila Gudrais;...
Marlene A. Powall
Mar 16, 2025
MARLENE A. POWALL (nee Palermo), age 88; beloved wife for 56 years of the late Michael "Sonny"; loving mother of Vince (Maryfran), twins Nick (Debbie) and Rick (Diane), Michael (Connie), Lisa Rosson (Gino), Denise Bortnick (Steve), and Dominic; devoted grandmother of Chase Powall, Chelsea (Matt) Goryance, Sydney, Ryan, and Mitchell Pascarella, Mariah and Julia (fiancé Joe) Powall, Justin and Angelo...
Joseph Pinto
Mar 16, 2025
JOSEPH PINTO age 96, beloved husband for 68 years of the late Maria (nee Pucella); loving father of Rossana Cherubin (husband Carlos) and the late Italo Pinto; devoted grandfather of Annamaria Stankiewicz- Cherubin (husband Dariuz) and Alessandro Cherubin (wife Renee) and great-grandfather of Liliana and Valencia Cherubin; cherished son of the late Nicolangelo and Maria (nee Tarasco); dearest brother of...
Francis McGarry
Mar 14, 2025
Francis McGarry's story begins with his McGarry ancestors' arrival in Warren, PA in 1903 and 1904 from Newton Forbes, County Longford, Ireland after migrating from Roscommon. James McGarry and Margaret Farley, Francis' great-grandparents, immigrated with their twins James and Joseph. Their daughter, Margaret, was born in Warren in 1906, followed by John Francis, Eugene, Mary Elizabeth and Jane Felicita. Eugene...
Michael A. Fortunato
Mar 14, 2025
MICHAEL A. FORTUNATO age 68, beloved husband of Debbie (nee Sieferd); loving father of his greatest accomplishments, Michael (wife Lindsay), Nicholas (girlfriend Ashlee), and Anthony (wife Jena); wonderful Papa to Owen, Vincent, Gianna, and two precious babies coming later this year; son of the late Anthony and Joyce (nee Blood); brother of Cathie Tyrrell (husband Tom); brother-in-law of Vickie Scheider...
Paul E. Posatiere, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
PAUL E. POSATIERE, JR. age 73, beloved father of Laura (Pickering) Gunnoe (husband Jamey) (husband Edward Pickering deceased) and Lana Dawson (husband George); devoted grandfather of Chase “2 Base Chase”, Gabriella “Chipmunk” Gunnoe, Tyler “Sarge” Dawson and Lacey “Lou Lou” Dawson; cherished son of the late Paul Sr. and Rose (nee Calire); dearest brother of Joyce Donato (husband Vince, Sr.);...
Mary Katherine "Kay" Bukovec
Mar 12, 2025
Mary Katherine “Kay” Bukovec (nee Scoville), age 91, beloved wife for 65 years to the late Rudolph Bukovec; loving mother of Richard (deceased), Susan Grubach, Thomas (Colleen) and Mark (Janet); devoted grandmother of nine and great grandmother of 14; cherished daughter of the late Edward and Millie Scoville; dearest sister of Geri Beemiller (Jim deceased) and the late Neal Scoville...
Laura B. Iskra
Mar 11, 2025
Beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother Laura B. Iskra of Circleville and formerly of Wickliffe, Ohio was born to life on February 17, 1938, in Brookville, Pennsylvania and born to eternal life on March 11, 2025 at the age of 87 leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and devotion. She was preceded in death by her loving husband...
