Obituaries

Robert J. Meyer

Feb 9, 2025

ROBERT J. MEYER age 91, beloved husband for 72 years of Benedetta “Betty” (nee Cefaratti); loving father of the late Robert J. Meyer (Jeanie) and Jeffrey A. Meyer (Lenora); devoted grandfather of Kimberly Bednarski (Jason), Robert J. Meyer III (Whitney), Marie Holloway (Matt), Daniel C. Meyer, Catherine Speer (Joshua), Anthony A. Meyer, Mark Meyer (Holly), and Joseph Meyer; caring great...

Anthony Valentine Peto

Feb 8, 2025

ANTHONY VALENTINE PETO passed away suddenly on February 8, 2025, at age 41, beloved husband of Tonya (nee Rose); loving father of Anthony Valentine Jr. “AJ” and Louis Robert “Louie”; cherished son of Robert and Mary (nee David); dearest brother of Angela Valentina Bernholtz (husband Brock); devoted grandson of the late Louis and Carmen (nee Ferritto) Peto and Stanley and...

Richard Stenger

Feb 8, 2025

RICHARD THOMAS STENGER, SR., born Dec. 22, 1942, and passed away Feb. 8, 2025, aged 82 years, beloved husband for 47 years to Joanne (nee Lundeen), dear father of Richard T. Jr. (wife Cassandra), devoted son of the late Harry and Geraldine (nee Morrison) and step-son to the late Mary (nee Walsh), cherished brother of Sr. Mary Geralyn, S.N.D. (deceased),...

Kathy M. Sandon

Feb 7, 2025

Kathy Margaret Sandon (nee Dagley), 80, of Kirtland, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 7 with family by her side. She is survived by her adoring husband of nearly 58 years, Gian Franco L. Sandon, son Gian Paul (Maria) Sandon, daughter Stacy (Jim) Sandon Davis, sister Monica Lewis, sister-in-law Barbara Sandon Norris, her grandchildren whom she considered her greatest gift...

James F. Sweeney

Feb 7, 2025

JAMES F. SWEENEY, age 92, of Highland Heights, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2025; He was the loving husband for 59 years of Pamela (nee Parker) and cherished father of Kathleen Guarente (husband Garry), James F. (wife Shari), Lynn McMahon (husband Louis), Anne Mooney (husband John), Laura Shewalter (husband Frank), and Jacqueline Sweeney (husband Mark Rogozinski); devoted grandfather of...

Elaine Dorothy Mezic

Feb 6, 2025

Elaine Dorothy Mezic, nee Grum born April 22, 1944, passed away on Thursday February 6, 2025. 

Beloved wife of the late Stan F Mezic. She is survived by her daughters Nikki Mezic and Tommy Riggle (husband), Kelly Mezic Atkinson and Robert Atkinson (husband),grand daughters, Rudee & Brynn, siblings Carole Giacomazzo, John and Iris Grum, Betty and Larry Bean and Laura Dalton...

Neda Iskra

Feb 6, 2025

NEDA ISKRA (nee Bjelopera) age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She was beloved by many, but especially by her late husband Frank Iskra, her siblings Anica (deceased), Ivan (deceased), Spasoje "Sam", Luca, and Marko (Vida). A Chesterland Resident, she was a devoted aunt, godmother, and cousin to many.

Family was deeply important to Neda. She was...

Archie Tunnell

Feb 6, 2025

ARCHIE E. "ARCH" TUNNELL age 84, beloved husband for 62 years to Marlyn (nee Gelo); loving father of David (deceased) (Laura), Danielle Thombs (husband Todd), and Gina Desmarais (deceased) (husband Todd); devoted grandfather of Hannah Contello (husband Giovanni), Brandon (fiancé Rachel Rudolph), Johnny Thombs (wife Amanda), Emma White (husband Corey), Lea Tunnell, Lydia Thombs, and Shaelyn Desmarais; and great-grandfather of...

Hayward L. Sims, Sr.

Feb 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Hayward L. Sims, a devoted husband, father, and cherished friend to many, who was born on Jan. 21, 1943, and left us on February 5, 2025. Born with a spirit for adventure and a quest for knowledge, Hayward served as Superintendent for the East Cleveland Schools and dedicated his life to his...

Merle Lee Maxwell

Feb 4, 2025

DR. M. LEE MAXWELL, passed away Feb. 4, 2025, aged 83 years. The loving partner for 36 years and devoted husband for 10 years to Michael M. Prunty, beloved son of the late Merle E. and Ruth (nee Bates), dear brother of Dale (deceased) (wife Janette), treasured uncle and great-uncle. 

Dr. Maxwell was a psychologist who in 1971, along with Rico...

Patrick M. Walsh

Feb 4, 2025

Patrick M. Walsh, born January 14, 1958, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Patrick was the beloved son of Daniel J. and Marianne C. Walsh of Chardon, OH, both deceased.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Gerald Walsh.

He is survived by his sister, Marie Jones and husband James Jones, Chardon, OH; brother,...

Ethel Reda Pikus

Feb 4, 2025

ETHEL REDA PIKUS (nee Horvat) age 90, was called home on February 4, 2025. Ethel was born on October 7, 1934, in Sagamore, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Mary (Kovalchick) Horvat. Her parents were Slovak immigrants, and she was truly proud to be a coalminer's daughter. While attending Holy Name High School, Ethel met the love of her life,...

Beatrice Gund

Feb 2, 2025

BEATRICE GUND, aged 93 years, beloved daughter of the late Joseph G. II and Adaline B. (nee Simak) Gund, cherished sister of the late Bernita Quinn-Wiegand (husband Michael Gerard Quinn, deceased) (husband Clifford Wiegand, deceased) and Rita T. Gund; devoted aunt to Bernita Kavulich (husband James), Beth Opalich (husband Bill), Maureen Rawley (husband Michael), Eileen Sraj (husband Michael, deceased) and...

Doloris "Dolly" A. Olbrysh

Feb 1, 2025

DOLORIS "DOLLY" A. OLBRYSH (nee Stiver) age 75, beloved loving mother of Jill Olbrysh-Sustar (Tom) and Rob Olbrysh (Nicole); devoted grandmother of Zoie, Kyndra, and Desmond; cherished daughter of Arnold Ray Stiver and Alvera Stiver (nee Brady); dearest sister of the eldest Patricia Trebec (Darrell) and Elaine Goshorn (Greg); and best friend of Doreen Sklodowski.

Doloris was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...

Rose Zschuppe

Feb 1, 2025

Rose Zschuppe (nee Gross), age 81. Beloved wife of Hans (deceased); dear mother of Hans Jr. (Lucy), Heidi Cooke (Dermott), Monica Insana (Dino), Barbara Uskokovic (Ivan) and Kathie; loving grandmother of Anna and Erika Zschuppe; Adelaide, Audrey, Aidan and AvaMarie Cooke; Dino Jr. and Angelina Insana; Aleksondra and Gabrijela Uskokovic; sister of Joseph Gross (Judy), Mary Poturica (deceased), and Anna...

Kevin M. Anthony

Feb 1, 2025

KEVIN M. ANTHONY age 73, beloved husband for 50 years of Mary K. (nee Gross); loving father of Kyle (David) Stimpert and Bryan (Jessica) Anthony; devoted grandfather of Ryan and Nell Stimpert and Elliot and Owen Anthony; cherished son of the late Frank M. and Margaret M. (nee Laposky) Anthony; dearest brother of Andrea (Rick, deceased) Holden, Brian (Liz) Anthony,...

Nancy Ann Moore

Jan 31, 2025

After a four-plus-year cancer battle, Nancy Ann Moore, of University Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2025, with her family at her side. Born on April 15, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana, Nancy is survived by her loving husband Scott and daughters Katie and Kelly, both of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by her brother...

Daniel R. Gawry

Jan 31, 2025

DANIEL R. GAWRY, "The Magic Man", age 79, beloved husband of Susan (nee Dulzer); loving father of Alicia Schaefer (husband Christopher) and the late John Liptak; devoted grandfather of Kylie and Lilliana; cherished son of the late Daniel and Eleanor Marie (nee Gorman); dearest brother of Ken, Kathy Shaw (husband Michael), Robert, Paul (wife Deborah), and Timothy (wife Tracy); dear...

Sophie M. Matuch

Jan 28, 2025

SOPHIE M. MATUCH (nee Kapel) age 100, beloved wife of the late Michael for 44 years; loving mother of Dina (Steve) Haynosch, Cindy (Kenny, deceased) (Joe Horay) Smith, Rain (Tom McHenry, deceased) Matuch, and Jeanne Matuch; devoted grandmother of Nicole (Steve), Danielle (Mike), Mike (Christina), Matt (Cat), and Michael (Coley) and great-grandmother of Norah, Leland, Emma, Leo, Hattie, and Brooke;...

Elissa M. Cuva

Jan 28, 2025

ELISSA M. CUVA (nee Faroni), passed away Jan. 28, 2025, aged 81 years, beloved wife for 63 years to Louis M., dearest mother of Jeannine Libava (Joel), Michael (Joanie), Anthony and John (Despina), loving grandmother of Michael, Grace, Anthony, Emily, Julia, Carrie, Sophia, Johnny, Michaela and the late Lauren, devoted daughter of the late Charles J. Sr. and Florence (nee...