Obituaries
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Brian J. Verdi
Jan 25, 2025
BRIAN JOSEPH VERDI, age 37, died unexpectedly on January 25, 2025. Brian was the beloved son of Margaret (nee O’Hare) and the late Thomas; loving brother of Katie Impullitti (Nick), Danny (Jenny), and Jane Lihani (Jonathan); a most special “Uncle B” to Joey, Jack, Quinn, and Colton; cherished grandson of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Kozel) Verdi and Robert...
Josephine R. Wutchiett
Jan 25, 2025
JOSEPHINE R. WUTCHIETT (nee Homar) age 97, beloved wife of the late Joseph J.; loving mother of Cynthia (Robin Smith) Wutchiett, Ron (Susan), and Thomas; devoted grandmother of David (Sandra), Katie, and Tommy and great-grandmother of Rowan; cherished daughter of the late Frank Homar and Katerina (nee Vidmar) Homar; dearest sister of Frances Kaifez (Matt, deceased), Alice Signorelli (Tony), and...
Joseph John Rihtar
Jan 24, 2025
It is with a deep sadness that we announce the death of Joseph John Rihtar. Born on March 17, 1945 in Slovenia, Joe passed way on January 24, 2025 at UH Lake Medical Center in Willoughby at the age of 79.
Joe was the beloved husband for 51 years to his wife Connie (nee Hutson), cherished father of his son Brian...
Robert "Bob" A. Elek
Jan 24, 2025
Robert "Bob" A. Elek age 80, of Chardon, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 24, 2025. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Abraham). Devoted father of Christopher (Megan), and Andrea Ruscin (Kevin). Loving grandfather of Christopher (Rachelle), Niklas, Grayson, and Parker. Great-grandfather of Samuel. Brother-in-law of Charlotte Mirabile (Frank), and Susan Sabetta (Charles). The family will receive friends...
Ivana Kosir
Jan 24, 2025
IVANA KOSIR (nee Urbancic) age 93, beloved wife for forty years of the late Janez; loving mother of Apolonia Zakelj (Joe, deceased), John (Mimi), Nicholas (Lisa), Ann Stipkovich (Mark), Anthony (Rita), Benjamin (Mindy), Cecilia Smith (Scott) and Joseph; devoted grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of thirteen; cherished daughter of the late Franc and Marija (nee Skof) Urbancic; dearest sister of...
Theodore C. Lomac
Jan 23, 2025
Theodore C. Lomac age 94; predeceased by Mary (nee Moses) his wife of 59 years; father of Tanya and Lara (Laura McElroy); son of the late Charles and Helen (nee Rishaw) Lomac.
Ted was born in Cleveland, Ohio and studied at Case Western Reserve on the GI bill after fulfilling his draft service during the Korean conflict. Following graduation, he began...
Stanley V. Stanison
Jan 22, 2025
STANLEY VICTOR STANISON age 79, beloved husband of the late Karen L. Stanison (nee Hall) for 38 years; loving father of Chris Stanison and Erik Stanison; father-in-law of Michelle Stanison (nee Clibsy); devoted grandfather of Victor Stanison; cherished son of the late Eleanor Stanison (nee Lewis); nephew of the late Bud Lewis; dearest brother of Sharon (Red, deceased) Weimer, and...
Marilyn A. Martines
Jan 21, 2025
MARILYN A. MARTINES (nee Ramaciatti) age 93, beloved wife for 73 years of the late James; loving mother of Salvatore (wife Della), Joyce Moss (husband Joe) and Diane Jeunnette (husband Jeff); devoted grandmother of Jimmy, Sal and Nick Martines, Gina Mersonia, Alex Moss and Lauren Jeunnette and great-grandmother of nine; cherished daughter of the late Daniel and Eleanor (nee Adamczewski)...
Martin J. Norsic, III
Jan 21, 2025
MARTIN J. NORSIC, III age 79, beloved husband for 53 years of Margaret “Peggy” (nee Mosall); loving father of Michael (Anna Genovese), Rebecca and Daniel (Amy Tolley); devoted grandfather of Cody, Josephina and Madison; cherished son of the late Martin Jr. and Irene (nee Bonazza); dearest brother of Michael (wife Connie) and the late Nanette; treasured brother-in-law of Patricia &...
Charles Ward Burton
Jan 20, 2025
Charles Ward Burton died peacefully on January 20, 2025.
Charles was born on November 26, 1936, and grew up on his family's dairy farm, Lone Ash Farm, in Patterson, New York. Some of his Fondest Memories came from those times on the farm. He was known as Ward within the small town, however once he went on to attend the University...
Shirley S. MacKinney
Jan 20, 2025
Heaven rings with shouts of joy receiving Shirley May Schaefer MacKinney into its realm. Shirley passed peacefully into the loving hands of her Savior on January 20, 2025, at the age of 94, maintaining her sense of humor and enduring faith in Christ to the end.
She was born and raised in Mentor, Ohio, but lived most of her life in...
Samuel Ferrar
Jan 20, 2025
SAMUEL L. FERRAR, JR., passed away Jan. 20, 2025, aged 93 years, beloved husband for 68 years to Patricia (nee Golko), dear father of Christine and David (wife Patrizia), loving grandfather of 5 granddaughters, cherished brother of the late Robert L. Ferrar. Mr. Ferrar was a Veteran of the United States Army, and the United States Postal Service. Private family...
Julia Vranjes
Jan 20, 2025
JULIA VRANJES (nee Koronic), age 88, beloved wife of the late Steven; loving mother of Ana Vranjes and Maria Koogler; devoted grandmother of Ashley Garrett (husband Curt) and Michael Koogler and great-grandmother of James, William and Grace Julia; cherished daughter of the late Josip and Julia (nee Vuckic) Koronic. Preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Julia was born...
Lailany Machaela Slay
Jan 18, 2025
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Baby Lailany Machaela Slay, the cherished and precious daughter of Lincoln Slay IV and Tiffany Jones, loved sister of Elijah Jones, Ezra Jones, Lincoln Slay V, Mya Wise, Ja’Mirra Slay, Destany Jones, Lina Slay, Laine Slay and Lainden Slay, treasured granddaughter of Alberta Jones, Lincoln Slay III, and Delois Slay,...
Felix Budwell Stump
Jan 18, 2025
FELIX BUDWELL STUMP, JR. age 78, beloved husband for 51 years of Linda (nee Kemp). He was born on June 1, 1946 in Pensacola, Florida to the late Adm. Felix B. Stump and Elizabeth Smith Stump. As part of a prominent Navy family, he was raised all over the country including five childhood years spent in Honolulu, HI, during which...
Helen Costantino
Jan 16, 2025
HELEN A. COSTANTINO (nee Dackiewicz), beloved wife for 67 years of the late Michael; loving mother of Michael (Joan Barker), Ron (wife Debbie), Mark (wife Janet), Karen and Kevin; devoted grandmother of Jennifer, Christopher, Jaime, Jessica, Andrea, Anthony, and AnaMaria and great-grandmother of 9; cherished daughter of the late Andrew and Frances (nee Wolna) Dackiewicz; beloved sister of Stanley Dackiewicz...
Anna Lekan
Jan 16, 2025
ANNA "ANUSKA" LEKAN, age 92, cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Ljudmila "Milka" (nee Bajd); dearest sister of twins Milci Roessmann (husband Uros deceased) and Marija Jenko (husband Bill deceased), and the late Joseph (wife Mili (nee Vidergar) deceased); dear aunt and great aunt of many.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Anna's memory to St. Vitus...
John Vincent Rose Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
JOHN VINCENT ROSE JR., age 79, passed away on January 15, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Deborah Rose (nee Anderson) for 36 years; loving and proud father of Caragh Vasko (husband Ashley) and Rachael Rose; cherished son of the late John Vincent Rose and Helen Rose (nee Taylor); dearest brother of Sandra Rose Moseley (Jimmy, deceased), the late...
Blaine Jacob Bush
Jan 15, 2025
BLAINE JACOB BUSH, age 76, beloved husband for 55 1/2 years of Donna (nee Horton); loving father of Sean (Kelly) and Todd (Andrea); devoted grandfather of Nicholas Judd (Makayla Hart), Isabella, Claire, Brady, and Leah Bush; cherished son of the late Glenn and Elizabeth (nee Gwynn); dearest brother of Gary (Dorothy) Bush and Glenda Sabo; dear brother-in-law of Dianne (Mike)...
Randall L. Bartell
Jan 15, 2025
RANDALL L. BARTELL age 85, beloved husband for 64 years of Edith “Ede” (nee Toth); loving father of Mark; devoted grandfather of Julia Orzen (husband Cameron); cherished son of the late Willis A. and Doris K. (nee Noble); dearest brother of James (wife Karen), Richard (wife Jennifer) and the late William; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Randy was...
