Obituaries
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Passed, Celebrating the Impact They Had on Us All
John Matuska
Mar 27, 2025
JOHN H. MATUSKA, age 82, passed away on March 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband to Martha (nee Brys) for 49 years, loving father of Margaret Mary "Meg," Mark (wife Melissa), and Matthew (wife Caitlyn); devoted grandfather of Michael, Benjamin, Myles, and Mila; cherished son of the late John F. and Margaret (nee Pope); dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle,...
Sarah Parrino
Mar 26, 2025
SARAH A. "SALLY" PARRINO, age 101, cherished aunt of Mary Jane Parrine, Ph.D. (Ed), Thomas Parrino, M.D. (Patricia and Nancy Dec.), Jerry Parrino (Maria), Joanne Cahill (Brian), and the late Stefani & Lisa Parrino; beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica Parrino (nee Maenza) ; dearest sister of the late John (Dorothy), Louis (Molly), Nick, (Norma and Mercedes), Judge...
Catherine M. Rajnicek
Mar 26, 2025
CATHERINE M. RAJNICEK (nee Gerber), age 96, beloved wife of the late Francis for 69 years; loving mother of Christine Posner (husband Stuart), Joan Churchwell (husband Ron), Kathleen Plautz (husband William), Susan Watson (husband Vic), and the late Mark; devoted grandmother of Tamara, Scot, Mark, Trevor, and Taylor and great-grandmother of 2; cherished daughter of the late George and Agnes...
Serena Dorflinger
Mar 24, 2025
Serena Dorflinger passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, survived by her two children, Hailee & Charlie, and so many others who loved and cherished her.
Serena cared for her family deeply and dedicated her life to creating beautiful moments, both large and small. She was incredibly resilient, selfless, thoughtful, tough as hell, and always a little silly.
To celebrate her tremendous...
Anto Curak
Mar 24, 2025
Anto Curak age 89, of Euclid, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, passed away peacefully with his daughter Helen by his side on Monday March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Pauline L. Cherished father of Helen D. Loving brother of the late Andjelka. Anto was preceded in death by his parents Josip Curak and Jelena Matanovic.
Family will receive friends to...
Joseph Edward Balogh
Mar 23, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Joseph Balogh, who was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed away on March 23, 2025, at the age of 86, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by his devoted family.
Joseph is survived by his beloved wife...
Michael Edward Coleman
Mar 23, 2025
MICHAEL EDWARD COLEMAN, born Oct. 3, 1943, and passed away March 23, 2025, aged 81 years, beloved husband for 57 years to "My Honey" Zany (nee Jones), dear father of Kellie Lonsway (husband Chris) and Kevin (wife Nancy), loving grandfather of Amanda Cavano (husband Aaron), Kevin Michael (wife Jess), Quinn VanErt (husband Casey) and Sgt. Lucas Smith, U.S.M.C., great-grandfather of...
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.
Contributions in...
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.
Shelby...
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;...
