Obituaries
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Mary Jane DePenti
Mar 1, 2025
MARY JANE DEPENTI (nee Trivisonno) age 97, beloved wife of the late Kenneth; loving mother of Diane Costa (Tony) and Roger (Stefani); devoted grandmother of Jen Florentine, Justin Costa (Heather), Jonathan Costa (Anita), Race DePenti, and Siena DePenti; and great-grandmother of Bella, Alex, Leland, Everett, Beckett and Luca; cherished daughter of the late Louis and Frances Trivisonno; sister in law,...
Dominic C. Vecchio
Mar 1, 2025
DOMINIC C. VECCHIO, age 78, beloved husband for 42 years of Leslie (nee Gonsalves); loving father of Dominic Jr. (wife Kara), Douglas and Kenneth; devoted grandfather of Adalyn; cherished son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Vella); dearest brother of Lana Machurey (husband Frank); treasured son-in-law of Marilyn (nee Bolz) and the late Norman Gonsalves; fond brother-in-law of Linda...
Robert Joseph Leblang
Mar 1, 2025
ROBERT "BOB" J. LEBLANG age 81, passed away on March 1, 2025.
Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Crysler) for nearly 61 years. Dearest father of Sallyann Leblang (Michael Gredence) and much-loved grandfather of Cassidy Lynn Leblang. Born April 14, 1943, to the late Mary (nee Prijatel) and Joseph Leblang. Bob grew up in East Cleveland and was a graduate of Shaw...
Joanne J. Strainer
Feb 28, 2025
JOANNE J. STRAINER (nee Janney), born on June 19, 1936 and passed away Feb. 28, 2025, aged 88 years, beloved mother of Jolie DePace (John), James A., Jr. "Skip" (Jill) and Christopher, loving grandmother of Jeremy (Helaina), Madison and Danielle DePace, and James III, Amelia and Elliott Strainer, devoted daughter of the late J. Elliott and Catherine (nee Klute) Janney,...
Michael LoConti
Feb 28, 2025
MICHAEL JOSEPH LOCONTI, age 24, passed away suddenly on February 28, 2025 after an automobile accident; cherished son of Lisa (nee Lauric) and Henry Jr.; devoted brother of Jon-Anthony, Henry III, and Carmen; beloved grandson of Carole (nee Massella) and Ted Lauric, and the late Jessie and Henry Sr.; loving nephew, cousin, and loyal friend to many.
Michael was born December...
Lillian Homar
Feb 27, 2025
LILLIAN J. HOMAR (née Wintar), age 97, beloved wife for 62 years of the late Frank; loving mother of Richard Homar (wife Linda), Marian Ostrander (husband Ed), and Kathi Germovsek (husband Larry); devoted grandmother of Katie Homar, Eddy (Rachel) Ostrander, Brian (Holly) Ostrander, Jeff (Morgan) Ostrander, Danielle (Brian) Brown, Stephanie (César) Ostrander-Cáceres, Lillian (John) Vines, Tracy (Alex) Cooper, Larry Jr....
Goldie Weiss
Feb 27, 2025
GOLDIE M. WEISS (nee Markis) age 98, beloved wife for 72 years of the late Louis J.; cherished daughter of the late George and Anna (nee Kovari) Markis; dearest sister of the late George (wife Betty, deceased), Kornel (wife Irene, deceased), Milan, and Anne Salle (husband Frank, deceased); loving aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. She is survived by her...
Mauro Jurisevic
Feb 25, 2025
Mauro "Mike" Jurisevic, 90, passed away on February 25, 2025.
Born on February 28, 1934, in Racja Vas, Istra Croatia. Mauro built a life defined by hard work, dedication, and love for family. A proud member of the Teamsters Local 507 for 29 years, he exemplified commitment and perseverance throughout his career.
Mauro was a devoted spouse to his beloved wife of...
Edward F. Welsh III
Feb 24, 2025
Edward F. Welsh III (83) of Gates Mills, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on February 24, 2025. His life was defined by a steadfast commitment to his work, family and his community.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Ed attended University School, Rollins College and Case Western Reserve University before he started his career in computer sales with IBM and later...
Robert Rogish
Feb 23, 2025
ROBERT J. ROGISH age 75, beloved husband for 51 years of Dolores M. (nee Roth); loving father of Robert Jr. (wife Amy), Christopher (wife Allison) and Jason (wife Kim); devoted grandfather of Neva, Leigh, JJ and Luke; cherished son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Ciechoski); dearest brother of Ronald (wife Charlotte), Elaine Quinlan (husband John deceased) and the...
Sr. Kathleen Cooney
Feb 23, 2025
Sister Kathleen Cooney's influence on countless students across Northeast Ohio is difficult to measure. Sister's teaching career of more than 50 years spanned the high schools of Beaumont, Villa Angela Academy, Ursuline Academy of the Sacred Heart, and Ursuline College.
Sister Kathleen retired from teaching in 2018, and she became a caregiver for a family member. Illness slowed her down a...
David L. Webb
Feb 23, 2025
DAVID L. WEBB, age 87, beloved husband for 43 years of late Katherine “Katie” (nee Berch); loving father of Michael (fiancé Whitney), Michelle Webb (wife Donna Sterrick), and Mark (wife Sonal); devoted grandfather of Jonah, Alli, Maya, and Carter; cherished son of the late Richard and Ethel (nee Harris); dearest brother of the late Raymond and Richard; dear uncle and...
Paul David Kinczel
Feb 22, 2025
PAUL DAVID KINCZEL, age 57, passed away suddenly on February 22, 2025 after an automobile accident; devoted father of Katelyn and Hannah; cherished son of the late Marie (nee Arrigo) and Elmer “Al”; dearest brother of Joseph (Lori), Mary Ann Adams (Dr. Paul), and Marty (Suzi); dear uncle of Alexander, Natasha, Jacob, Lena, and Sarah; loving friend of many; former...
Peggy O. Jakab
Feb 21, 2025
PEGGY O. JAKAB (nee Bayrd), passed away Feb. 21, 2025, aged 86 years, beloved wife of the late Theodore M., dearest mother of Patricia, Christopher, Gregory (Jill) and Theodore, loving grandmother of Melissa (Mike), Kevin (Liz), Megan (Nick), David (Megan), Lauryn (Jamie), Jenna (Casey), Amanda (Shaun), Alivia (Dylan) and Michael, cherished great-grandmother of 14, treasured sister of the late Nella...
Silva Ramsak
Feb 20, 2025
Silva Ramsak, 84, of Richmond Heights, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on February 20, 2025 after a ten-month battle with cancer.
Silva was born on June 1, 1940 in Pregarje, a village of about 100 in the Brkini Hills of southwestern Slovenia, the oldest child of Anton and Milka Zadnik. She lived for a time in Piran, on Slovenia’s...
Kenneth A. Quinn
Feb 20, 2025
KENNETH A. “Papa” QUINN, age 80, beloved husband for 54 years of Loretta (nee Toohig); loving father of Matt (Ann), Shannon, Colleen (Nikki), and Ryan (Emily); devoted grandfather “Papa” of 10 amazing Masterpieces: Nolan, Collin, Alexa, Kayla, Lauren, Jack, Caden, Abbey, Kennedy, and Cooper Quinn; cherished son of the late Ethel (nee Thompson) and Howard Quinn; dearest brother of Ethel...
Matthew Paul Baldwin
Feb 19, 2025
Matthew Paul Baldwin, age 66, of Bryan, passed away on February 19, 2025, at Geauga County Medical Center in Chardon, OH.
Matt was born and raised in Bryan, Ohio and had a wonderful childhood growing up in the area. He enjoyed all sports and had obvious natural talent in the Arts. He graduated from Bryan High School in 1976. As he...
Agnes E. Stephen
Feb 19, 2025
AGNES “BOOTS” E. STEPHEN (nee Carlson) age 95, beloved wife of the late William Stewart Stephen; loving mother of Cheryl Wolenski (Gregory, deceased) and Diane Smith; devoted grandmother of Gregory Wolenski (O’Dea) and Tracy King (Ken); adored great-grandmother of Liam Browne, Isaac King, Nicholas King, Sophia Wolenski, and Sydney Wolenski; cherished daughter of the late Roland Carlson and Mabel Carlson...
Charles Janki Jr.
Feb 18, 2025
CHARLES JANKI Jr. age 84, beloved husband of Margaret (nee Carroll) for 61 years; loving father of Deborah Francis (husband Michael), Dan (wife Terri), and Brian (wife Alison); devoted grandfather of Austin, Julia, Madeline, Caroline, Ryan, Beck, Zella, Wells and great grandfather of Grayson James; cherished son of the late Charles Sr. and Catherine (nee Madeja); dearest brother of Frances...
Dennis Dragomer
Feb 16, 2025
Dennis Dragomer, age 79, passed on February 16, 2025, in the presence of his wife, Kathy Dragomer, who held him through his last dance. Born in Cleveland to Charlie and Rose, he is survived by his wife Kathy, his daughter Krista, son Seth (wife Peggi, grandson Linc), and a vast network of friends who loved him.
Dennis charted his own path...
