Obituaries

BARA VALENTIC, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was born in Croatia on May 22, 1941. Beloved wife of the late, Nikola; dear mother of Mare Raspovic (Dragan), Milka Rossilli (Robert), Mira Bunjevac (Brian), Rozi Abell (Dr. Nicholas); grandmother of Katherine, Rebekka, Nicholas, Gregory, Robert, Anthony, Alexis, Amber, Kailee, Kyle, Luka, Duncan and Garyn; great...

WILLIAM J. SCAMINACE age 98, beloved husband of the late Sadie (nee Loparo); loving father of Joseph (Cindy Maglosky), Charles (wife Laura), Mary Ellen Klingman (Jim Golias), and the late Rose Mary Scaminace; devoted grandfather of Joseph (wife Lisa), Daniel (wife Corynn), Andrew Klingman, Kevin Klingman, Lindsey Ward (husband David), Bonnie Miller (husband Paul) and great-grandfather of 14; cherished son...

Katherine Chehula also known as Katherine Georgakopoulos age 61, passed away on August 16, 2021. Cherished fiancé of Steve Sciortino. Loving daughter of the late William and Margaret Chehula. Survived by her many pets. Dear friend to many.

A Celebration of Life Service for Katherine will be held Friday 10:30 A.M. at the Funeral Home August 20, 2021. Interment Crown...

MARGARITA (MARGE) TRIVISONNO (nee Angie) age 89, former wife of the late Charles John Trivisonno Jr.,beloved mother of Patricia Rollins (husband Troy), Charlene Pietrondi (husband Joseph), Ricky (wife Wendy), Renée Horevay (husband Joseph) and Charles John III (wife Ellen); devoted grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 14 and great-great grandmother of 2; cherished daughter of the late Sam and Anna (nee...

JOHN  HAMPTON INGOLD age 90,  beloved husband for 27 years of Phyllis Donnelly-Ingold (nee Beswick); father of Charles (wife Christine), Oberon (husband Paul) Wonch, Eversminde Ingold, Coeli (husband Lou) Gangale, Thisbe (husband James) Butcher; devoted grandfather of Brandon Ingold, Henry and James Butcher, Christina Gangale; great-grandfather of Saren and Silas Ingold; cherished son of the late Chester and Madge (nee...

VERONIKA F. “VERA” UDOVIC (nee Filipcic) age 87, beloved wife of the late Drago M.; loving mother of Drago (wife Rose); cherished daughter of the late Joze and Franceska (nee Ivancic) Filipcic; dearest sister of the late Joze Filipcic, Marija Vergan, and Pavla Udovic; dear aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Veronika was born on April 9, 1934 in Tatre,...

Stephen J. Blackwell age 59 of Highland Heights. Passed away on August 8, 2021. Beloved husband of Valerie (nee Sierputowski). Devoted father of Corey (Rebekah), Brett (fiancee Robyn Scimone), Lisa, and Dana. Loving son of the late Ronald and Mary (nee Feeney), Son-in-law of Dolores Sierputowski. Dear brother of Mary Kay Pritschau, Patricia Butauski (James), James (Anne), Joseph (deceased), and...

John (Ivan) Kustec was born on October 3, 1925 in Gornja Bistrica, Slovenia and passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021.  He was the son of Ivan and Tereza Kustec.  John had four siblings, Marijcha, Anton “Tonc” and the late Rosa and Tereza.  While growing up, he worked on his family farm, where he developed a true love for animals...

MIRKO KLAMIC age 93, beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Papez); loving father of Stephan (wife Regina) and Joseph (wife Carla); devoted grandfather of Anthony (wife Kate) and Erin Hafner (husband Paul); cherished son of the late Anton and Ema (nee Strasser); dearest brother of Vera, Albina, Mirka and the late Dana and Dora; dear uncle and great-uncle of...

RICHARD A. “MAC” McCORMICK age 76, beloved husband of Kathy E. Jewart McCormick (nee Uncapher); loving father of Korri; devoted grandfather of Nicolas Baraga; cherished son of the late James and Thelma (nee Cunnick); dearest brother of Mary Pishnery; dear uncle of Keith Pishnery (wife Jennifer Wooley), twins Brendan Pishnery (wife Chelsea) and Cameron Pishnery (wife Meghan), Lisa Molder, Shelly...

Anthony J. “Tony” Brazie, age 80, beloved husband for 58 years    of Rita  (nee Ott); loving father of Christopher (wife Dawn, nee DeHosse), Juliette Marijolovic (husband Marinko), twins Justin (wife Stacey, nee Schmidt) and Steve (wife Becky nee, Ardo); devoted grandfather of Max Brazie, twins Kate and Sara Marijolovic, Mia, Ava and Chloe Brazie; cherished son of the late Harold...

RAY V. MELKERSON age 89,  beloved husband of the late Metta “Lisa” (nee Kerry); loving father of Eric R. (wife Laura P.); devoted grandfather of Ashley Schoen (husband Adam), Ryan (wife Candice), Kevin, Brendon USMC, Preston  USAF, and Kyle Melkerson (deceased), Micaela and Timothy Lanning, III and great-grandfather of Beckham and Addison; cherished son of the late Harry (wife Edith,...

Gregory Alan Bakale, 58, of Montville, passed away on July 31, 2021 at University Hospital – Geauga Medical Center. He was born on August 7, 1962 in Euclid.

Greg grew up in Wickliffe where he attended Wickliffe High School, graduating in 1980. He was employed as head grounds keeper for Lakeland Community College. He was a very talented musician, playing...

KATHLEEN JEAN FASCIANO, aged 97 years, beloved daughter of the late Peter and Mary (nee Ranallo), dearest sister of the late Elmer J., Edith Ferrone and Gloria Masters, treasured aunt, grand-aunt, and great-grand aunt.

Kathleen was a retired General Electric (Nela Park) employee, retiring after 40 years of dedicated service.

Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, Aug. 7, 2021 at Holy...

TWILA MAY STUART (nee Bierman) age 94, beloved wife for 63 years of the late Donald; loving mother of Heather (husband John) VanVliet, Holly (husband Paul) Speyer, and Marshall (wife Shannon); devoted grandmother of Melanie (husband Doug), Melissa, Kendall (wife Tracy), Bradley, Wyatt (wife Harley), Dakoda and great-grandmother of Grady and Elise “Ellie”; cherished daughter of the late William and...

JAMES W. MYERS age 90, beloved husband for 60 years of the late Lucille  (nee Pistillo); loving father of James (wife Josie), Joseph (wife Karen), Jeff (wife Janice) and Jon (wife Kimberly); devoted grandfather of Nicholas (wife Alexandra), Zachary (wife Megan), Joshua, Brian (wife Kathy), Kevin, Christopher (wife Melanie), Matthew, Leah (fiancé Michael), Jeffry (Autumn), Justin, Juliana (Brad), Taylor and...

ALAN PHILLIPS age 72, beloved husband for 49 years of Carita (nee Farinacci); loving father of  Nicholas (wife Amber), Carita Ann Livingston-Polo (husband Joseph Polo), and Michelle Patty (husband Joshua); devoted grandfather of Nicholas (wife Mikaela) and Lexi Phillips, Ryan Livingston, Molly, Tommy, and Brady Patty and great-grandfather of Carter Lanzo and Ezra Phillips; dearest brother of Wayne (wife Mitsuyo),...

RANDOLPH G. “RANDY” LOESER, Sr. age 72; died suddenly and peacefully August 2, 2021; beloved husband for 50 years of Linda (nee Stuart); loving father of Randolph, Jr. (wife Cristen), Gregory (wife Erica) and Joanna Innes (husband Brian); devoted grandfather of John Paul Loeser, Jayce Baldwin, Tommy Innes, Max and Carter Loeser, Jack Innes, Grace and Paige Loeser, and Jessica...

ROBERT “BOB” FADE age 58, beloved husband for 33 years of Nancy (nee Krupa); loving father of Carol Falconer, Tina, Kim, and Lori Fade; devoted grandfather of Maverick Falconer and Ashton Mohney; cherished son of the late Robert B. Fade and Jean (nee Griffin); dearest brother of Bill Fade, Frank Holmes, and Joe Griffin; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.

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JEAN S. WOODIE (nee Barnes) age 79; devoted wife of the late Ralph “Butch”; loving mother of Blythe DiCicco (husband Brian) and Kyle (wife Jacqueline); devoted mimi of Caden, Adeline and Colin Woodie and Drew DiCicco; cherished daughter of the late James “Bud” and Jean (nee Rowe) Barnes; dearest sister of Judy Rombouts (husband John), James (wife Karen), Jennifer Dawson...