Obituaries

JUANA (“JUANITA”) FUSTES GROGAN (nee Amores) aged 83 years, beloved wife 56 years to the late Dennis L. Grogan, dear mother of John, Maria Ule (husband Doug) and Michael (wife Alma), loving grandmother of McKenzie, Cody and Kevie Grogan, Tricia Ule, Casey Roubic (husband Aaron), Heather and Joey Ule, and devoted daughter of the late Tiburcio and Melania (nee Amores)...

MARIO  KUSTURA, aged 26 years, dearly beloved son of Zdravko and Vesna (nee Cecura), cherished brother of Sladjana Smiljic (husband Sasa), devoted grandson of Filip Cecura (wife Janja) and Zora Kustura, loving nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 10, 2022, from 8 – 9 AM at St. Paul Croatian Church (East 40th St.)....

JULIA MILLER (nee Babic) age 94, beloved wife for 48 years of the late Herman; loving mother of Herman (wife Joanne), Julie, Marlene Miller (husband Peter Pronovost), and the late William; devoted grandmother of Scott, Brittany (husband Brian), Matthew, Ethan, and Emma and great-grandmother of Eleanor and Clara; cherished daughter of the late Franc and Julka (nee Mustar) Babic; dearest...

TERRY J. MITCH age 65, cherished son of the late Frank and Alice (nee Heiser); dearest brother of Rose Tanker (husband Michael, deceased), Michael (wife Rita), Marilyn Guenther (husband Ronald), Frank (wife Maureen) and James (wife Lisa); treasured uncle of Michael Tanker, Traci and Jim Flowers, Jennifer Mitch and Daniel Banecker, Steve Mitch, Rob and Alison Guenther, Timothy and Rebecca...

Judge Joseph “Joe” Nahra was born March 20, 1927 and died February 27, 2022 in Judson Park, Cleveland, with his wife of 60 years, Barbara, at his side.

Joe was in many ways the embodiment of the American Dream. His parents, Maflah and Alia (Abood) Nahra, met and married in Cleveland after each immigrated from Aitaneet, Lebanon.  Born in 1927,...

Dale B. Wedge, age 64 of Chardon, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on December 29, 2021.

He was born July 29, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clifford John and Dorothy June (nee Ruple) Wedge. Dale was a lifelong Chardon resident and a graduate of the Chardon High School Class of 1975. Dale served the Geauga County residents in a...

FRANCIS C. “FRANK” FOOTE age 87, beloved husband for 56 blessed years of Jacqueline “Jacquie” (nee Fatur); survived by Sarah (husband Kirk) Kudrna and their children Calvin, Dean, and Will, and Kelly (husband Chris) Whitney and their children Brendan and Grace who were all more like his children and grandchildren than friends; and many beloved pets.

U.S. Air Force Veteran.

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MARGARET A. “MAGGIE” BUKSZAR (nee Wrabecz) age 102, beloved wife for 69 years of the late John E. “Buck”; loving mother of Jack (wife Sharon), Gary, and Laurie Jester (husband Michael); devoted grandmother of Marc Bukszar (wife Cory), Amy Marek (husband Dan), Erin, and Carey Jester and great-grandmother of Trevor, Reese, and Elizabeth; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and...

VICTOR J. SVIGEL age 97, beloved husband of the late Lois S. (nee Christopher); loving father of Michele Ambrogio (husband Thomas) and Laura Telich (husband Michael); devoted grandfather “Papa” of Nicholas (wife Amanda) and Matthew Ambrogio, Michael III (wife Kori) and Colin Telich (wife Maria Mercado) and great-grandfather “Papa” of Domenic and Ava Ambrogio, Carmela, Mary Kate, Michael IV, and...

JAMES BRIAN RINI age 64, loving father of Dina Rini and Andrew Rini; cherished son of the late Charles N. II and Mary V. (nee Colonius) Rini; dearest brother of Charles N. III Rini and Mary Lynn Rini.

James was born on December 28, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on February 27, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial Friday,...

Connie M. Szymanski age 53; Loving mother of Cynthia, Candice Melkerson (Ryan) and James (Brenna); cherished daughter of Mary Ann Szymanski and the late Edward Szymanski; sister to Michele Kormos (Jeff), Katherine Brooks, Scott, and Kristie.

Connie was born on April 6, 1968, and unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 24 2022. Connie grew up in Chesterland, Ohio and graduated...

FRANK EDWARD JANKOWSKI JR. age 52, cherished son of Frank and Rosemary (nee Telisman); dearest brother of Joseph (Jenny Sheaffer) and Julie Marinchick (husband Nathan); dear uncle of Penny, Danny, Matty, Joshua, Sammy, and Libby.

Frankie’s gentle soul touched many lives. He loved everyone. He graduated from Euclid High School and CEVEC.  He was employed for more than 20...

MARY ELIZABETH YOUNG (nee Chyall) age 72, beloved wife of Steven Young; loving mother of Sarah Rock (husband Brian) and Erin Reitz (husband Steven); devoted grandmother of Emma and Ryann; cherished daughter of the late Hubert and Gertrude (nee Ebert) Chyall; and friend of many.

Mary was a lifetime horse enthusiast, dog lover, and exceptional teacher. She was always...

MARGARET “PEGGY” ELIZABETH MacNAUGHTON (nee Hall), age 89.  Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” H. MacNaughton (deceased October 2018) married for 58 years; devoted and loving mother and grandmother to Mark (Jennifer) and their children Gabrielle, Paige and Megan, and Brian (Brenda) and their son Joe and their grandchildren Jacey, Julia and Joelle.  Peggy was preceded in death by her parents...

Emelia C. “Mena” Mastrey (nee Matera) age 92, beloved wife of the late Virgil; loving mother of John, Kathleen Coates (husband Rick), Phyllis Polo (husband Sam), Stephen (wife Rose), Anna Marie (deceased) Susan (Michael Rypinski) and Barbara (Terry Weber); devoted grandmother of Joseph Polo (wife Carita), Danielle Schimmoeller (husband Kevin), Kelly Sargi (husband Gregg), Sammy Polo (wife Nikki), John (wife...

RONALD RICHARD STRONG age 78, beloved husband of the late Carol Strong (nee Coogle); loving father of Kenneth R. Strong (deceased) (wife Tammy) and Barbara A Lustik (husband Gene Jr.); devoted grandfather (Papa) of John II, Tabitha (husband Matthias), Rachel, Anthony, Austin, and Zackary; cherished son of the late Richard and Ella; dearest brother of Sandra G. Feucht (Steve); brother-in-law...

ANTHONY LAWRENCE HALLISY, aged 61 years, loving father of Sarah Marie Berner (husband Stephen) and Joanna Marie Hallisy, beloved son of Ethel (nee Barbano) and the late William, cherished brother of Debra Clarke, Jeff, Ron (deceased), Etsi Shea and Kevin, fond uncle to many.

United States Navy Veteran.

Contributions in memory of Tony suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve,...

RAYMOND EARL ADAMIC age 75, beloved husband for 56 years of Catherine (nee Zanghi); loving father of Raymond, Patrick, and Caterina Petty (husband Dennis); devoted grandfather of Laura Guendert (husband Stephen) and Sarah Adamic,  Abigail and Julia Petty.

Ray lived in Willoughby Hills since 1968. Most recently he and Catherine split time between Florida and Ohio, prior to that they...

RALPH L. PIZMOHT age 90 passed away February 19, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Patricia. Loving father of Lynnette (Andrew) Piech and Michael (Laura) Pizmoht. Devoted grandfather of Kathryn, Ryan, Nathaniel, Frances, and Jane. Cherished son of the late Louis and Rose (nee Hrovat) Pizmoht. Dearest brother of Bernadette (late Harry) Wasserman, Marlene (late Robert) Perdan, Rev. Louis A....

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Thomas at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) Thursday, February 24, 2022 5-8 PM.

Prayers of Christian Burial Friday February, 25, 2022 at 12 Noon at THE FUNERAL HOME.

Burial following with Military Honors at Knollwood Cemetery.

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