Obituaries
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James P. Farmer
May 14, 2025
JAMES P. FARMER, JR. age 74, beloved husband for 50 years of Nancy (nee Pfeiffer); loving father of Jim, Rob (Ashley), and Justin (Danielle); devoted grandfather of Lane, Gavin, Noah, and Wyatt; cherished son of the late James and Serene (nee Harrell); dearest brother of Serene, Beth Amer (Ham), Tom (Cindy), and Sharon Schoneman (Steve); treasured brother-in-law of Mary and...
Thomas Latsko
May 14, 2025
THOMAS E. LATSKO age 75, beloved husband for 51 years of Denise (nee Nero); cherished son of the late John and Viola (nee Urbanik) and son-in-law of the late Anthony and Florence Nero; dearest brother of John and brother-in-law of Janis Evans, Anthony, David, Christopher, and Elizabeth Nero; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.
Tom was born July 6, 1949, in...
John Rex III
May 14, 2025
John Rex III, 84, died peacefully on May 14, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He had recently relocated from Buffalo, New York, where he was a long-time resident and active member of the Unitarian Universalist community.
John was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in Mt. Kisco. He graduated as valedictorian from Fox Lane School in...
Erica Dearth
May 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Erica Lee Dearth, aged 38 on May 13, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with cervical cancer. A beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, she was adored by all who met her.
Erica was born in Euclid Ohio on March 4, 1987. An avid sports fan and softball player,...
Linda M. Brately
May 11, 2025
LINDA M. BRATELY age 76, cherished daughter of the late John and Maysell (nee Huffman) Brately; dearest sister of Marcella Dove (husband Neal deceased), John (wife Betsy), Thomas (wife Monica) and Michael (wife Teresa); loving aunt of Melissa, Rebecca, Stephanie, Joseph, Adam, Brian, Bridget and the late John: treasured great aunt of 12, plus one more expected in August.
Born in...
Josef Kotar
May 8, 2025
JOSEF "JOE" KOTAR age 94, beloved husband for 65 years of the late Louisa (nee Zidar); loving father of Josef Jr. (Charmaine), Mary (John) Owens, Toni (Mike) Hrnyak, and Kate (Jim Truskolaski) Kotar; devoted grandfather of Krista Kotar, Erika Kotar, Morgan Owens, Molly (Jack) McDermott, Nicolette (Jim) Weber, and Michael (Krystina) Hrnyak and great-grandfather of Kaytlynn, Andrew, Grace, Joshua, Blakely,...
Thornton Burns
May 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thornton Burns Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, at the age of 63. Thornton was a man of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and deep dedication - to his country, his family, and his community. He served honorably...
Laurie Casarona
May 7, 2025
Laurie Casarona (nee Geer) age 74, of Mayfield Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2025. Beloved wife of 48 years to Frank Casarona. Devoted stepmother to Joseph Casarona, and Jennifer Ezerosky (Joe). Proud and loving Nonnie to Jessica and Jordan Ezerosky. She was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene and Marlene Geer (nee Koeth)...
Randolph Svec
May 7, 2025
RANDOLPH SVEC, age 80, beloved husband for 57 years of Elizabeth (nee Ellis); loving father of Susan and Jessica Svec; devoted grandfather of Kai, Kane, and Kirk Stevens; cherished son of the late Emil and Mary Frances (nee Scarce). U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.
Randy was born on July 22, 1944 in East Cleveland, OH. He was a 1963 graduate of East...
Rosemary Phillips
May 6, 2025
ROSEMARY M. PHILLIPS (nee Molinaro) age 92, beloved wife of the late Kenneth for 67 years; loving mother of Kenneth, MD (wife Lee), Bruce (wife Sharon), Kathleen Indiano Schmidt (husband Norman Schmidt and the late Vincent Indiano), and the late Michael (Wife Mary); devoted grandmother of Jonathan, Elisabeth Scheaf (husband Dan), Carrie, Ryan, Micaela Patterson (husband Blake), Marissa (husband Braden) Leschber, Jessica Levy (husband Rob),...
Alexander Adams
May 6, 2025
ALEXANDER MICHAEL ADAMS age 39, beloved son of Victoria Chmura and the late Andrew Adams; lovingly raised by Paul and Victoria Chmura; dearest brother of Paul and Zachary; Cherished grandson of Rosella Waltz, Shirley Adams, and the late Richard Waltz, Thomas Wohlgemuth and Andrew Adams; treasured step grandson of the late Mitchell and Betty Chmura; Adored great grandson of the...
Wilma W. Buechele
May 6, 2025
Wilma W. Buechele (nee Jent) of Newbury passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025 at the age of 86. Wilma was born in Cleveland Ohio to parents William and Florence Jent (Mahnke.) Wilma grew up in Westlake, attending Westlake High School where she made dear life-long friends. Wilma was married in 1962 to Charles Buechele and eventually moved to Newbury...
Vincent Peric
May 5, 2025
VINCENT PERIC age 84, beloved husband for 52 years of Raffaela (nee Severino); loving father of Franco (wife Anne) and Adrian; devoted grandfather of Kathryn “Wren” and William; cherished son of the late Rudolf and Stefanija (nee Svetlic); dearest brother of Anita Cencic (husband Louis deceased), Gertrude Osi (husband Danilo deceased) and the late Flora Jenko (husband Joseph deceased), Albina...
Janet Hudec
May 4, 2025
JANET HUDEC (nee Fry) age 85, beloved wife for 56 years of Daniel; loving mother of Tanya Wagner (husband Mark) and Brian; devoted grandmother of Katrina and David Wagner; cherished daughter of the late Wilbur and Florence (nee Hoy) Fry; dearest sister of Kenneth Fry (wife Linda); aunt and dear friend of many.
Janet was born November 18, 1939 in Fremont,...
Thomas Sarantos
May 4, 2025
THOMAS SARANTOS age 66, died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home; beloved son of the late Georgia (nee Mersinas) and Sarantos A. “Sam”; loving brother of Ellen Reech (husband Jeff) and Steven (wife Marjorie); devoted uncle of Benjamin and Eric Sarantos; survived by his aunt Katherine (husband Steven) Carlton; cherished friend and companion of Elizabeth “Beth” Lieblich.
Tom was born on...
Phillip Fulgenzi
May 4, 2025
PHILLIP LOUIS FULGENZI age 79, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Woosley); loving father of Phillip Fulgenzi (Amber) and the late Samantha Hochmuth; devoted grandfather of Zoe, Ethan, Harper, and Beckham; cherished son of the late Louis and Lucy (nee Monaco) Fulgenzi; adoringly raised by the late Josephine and Louis Monaco; dearest brother of the late Louis Monaco Jr. (Mary),...
Frances L. Buccilli
May 3, 2025
FRANCES L. BUCCILLI (nee Petroff), beloved wife for 37 years of Dominic; cherished daughter of Marion (nee Biletnikoff) and the late Philip Petroff; dearest sister of Douglas (Paula), Phyllis Petroff (John Vanni), and the late Gregory and Patricia Petroff; treasured daughter-in-law of Nancy (nee Gagliano) and the late Mario Buccilli and sister-in-law of Joseph Buccilli (Carolina), Gail Buccilli Goldfarb (Steve),...
Constance Miozzi
May 3, 2025
CONSTANCE MIOZZI (nee Flowers) age 87, beloved wife for 64 years of the late Norman; loving mother of Christine Ianni (Mark), Norman (Karen), Frank (Katy), Ken (Tami), Jean Misch (Gary), Paul (Jana), Laura Pugel (Rich), Shari Harper (Doug), Bob, Catherine Lynch (Jamie), Joe (Erica) and Tim (Lauren); devoted grandmother of 34 and great-grandmother of 15; cherished daughter of the late...
Divine A. "Dee" Rinella
May 3, 2025
DIVINE A. RINELLA “DEE, LALA” (nee Valente) age 95, beloved wife of the late Michael V.; loving mother of Louis M. (Kathy), Roseann Coso (deceased) (Steve), Gina Marie (deceased), and Michelle Picciano (Lee); dearest grandmother of Steven (Traci), Maria (Joe), and Paul (Allie) Coso, and Pat and Michael Picciano and dearest great-grandmother of Jackson and Anthony Coso; cherished daughter of...
Peggy A. Spino
May 1, 2025
PEGGY SPINO (nee Swartz), age 91, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and loved ones on May 1. Peggy was a beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Barbara Swaney (Ron),Elizabeth Marsey, Diana Keck (Cliff), Mark Spino (Amy), and twins Tina Schreiber and Cherie Godnavec (Kenny); devoted grandmother of 20, great-grandmother of 9, and great-great...
