Obituaries
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Ethel Reda Pikus
Feb 4, 2025
ETHEL REDA PIKUS (nee Horvat) age 90, was called home on February 4, 2025. Ethel was born on October 7, 1934, in Sagamore, Pennsylvania, to the late Charles and Mary (Kovalchick) Horvat. Her parents were Slovak immigrants, and she was truly proud to be a coalminer's daughter. While attending Holy Name High School, Ethel met the love of her life,...
Beatrice Gund
Feb 2, 2025
BEATRICE GUND, aged 93 years, beloved daughter of the late Joseph G. II and Adaline B. (nee Simak) Gund, cherished sister of the late Bernita Quinn-Wiegand (husband Michael Gerard Quinn, deceased) (husband Clifford Wiegand, deceased) and Rita T. Gund; devoted aunt to Bernita Kavulich (husband James), Beth Opalich (husband Bill), Maureen Rawley (husband Michael), Eileen Sraj (husband Michael, deceased) and...
Doloris "Dolly" A. Olbrysh
Feb 1, 2025
DOLORIS "DOLLY" A. OLBRYSH (nee Stiver) age 75, beloved loving mother of Jill Olbrysh-Sustar (Tom) and Rob Olbrysh (Nicole); devoted grandmother of Zoie, Kyndra, and Desmond; cherished daughter of Arnold Ray Stiver and Alvera Stiver (nee Brady); dearest sister of the eldest Patricia Trebec (Darrell) and Elaine Goshorn (Greg); and best friend of Doreen Sklodowski.
Doloris was born in Cleveland, Ohio,...
Rose Zschuppe
Feb 1, 2025
Rose Zschuppe (nee Gross), age 81. Beloved wife of Hans (deceased); dear mother of Hans Jr. (Lucy), Heidi Cooke (Dermott), Monica Insana (Dino), Barbara Uskokovic (Ivan) and Kathie; loving grandmother of Anna and Erika Zschuppe; Adelaide, Audrey, Aidan and AvaMarie Cooke; Dino Jr. and Angelina Insana; Aleksondra and Gabrijela Uskokovic; sister of Joseph Gross (Judy), Mary Poturica (deceased), and Anna...
Kevin M. Anthony
Feb 1, 2025
KEVIN M. ANTHONY age 73, beloved husband for 50 years of Mary K. (nee Gross); loving father of Kyle (David) Stimpert and Bryan (Jessica) Anthony; devoted grandfather of Ryan and Nell Stimpert and Elliot and Owen Anthony; cherished son of the late Frank M. and Margaret M. (nee Laposky) Anthony; dearest brother of Andrea (Rick, deceased) Holden, Brian (Liz) Anthony,...
Nancy Ann Moore
Jan 31, 2025
After a four-plus-year cancer battle, Nancy Ann Moore, of University Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2025, with her family at her side. Born on April 15, 1961 in South Bend, Indiana, Nancy is survived by her loving husband Scott and daughters Katie and Kelly, both of Chicago, Illinois. She is also survived by her brother...
Daniel R. Gawry
Jan 31, 2025
DANIEL R. GAWRY, "The Magic Man", age 79, beloved husband of Susan (nee Dulzer); loving father of Alicia Schaefer (husband Christopher) and the late John Liptak; devoted grandfather of Kylie and Lilliana; cherished son of the late Daniel and Eleanor Marie (nee Gorman); dearest brother of Ken, Kathy Shaw (husband Michael), Robert, Paul (wife Deborah), and Timothy (wife Tracy); dear...
Sophie M. Matuch
Jan 28, 2025
SOPHIE M. MATUCH (nee Kapel) age 100, beloved wife of the late Michael for 44 years; loving mother of Dina (Steve) Haynosch, Cindy (Kenny, deceased) (Joe Horay) Smith, Rain (Tom McHenry, deceased) Matuch, and Jeanne Matuch; devoted grandmother of Nicole (Steve), Danielle (Mike), Mike (Christina), Matt (Cat), and Michael (Coley) and great-grandmother of Norah, Leland, Emma, Leo, Hattie, and Brooke;...
Elissa M. Cuva
Jan 28, 2025
ELISSA M. CUVA (nee Faroni), passed away Jan. 28, 2025, aged 81 years, beloved wife for 63 years to Louis M., dearest mother of Jeannine Libava (Joel), Michael (Joanie), Anthony and John (Despina), loving grandmother of Michael, Grace, Anthony, Emily, Julia, Carrie, Sophia, Johnny, Michaela and the late Lauren, devoted daughter of the late Charles J. Sr. and Florence (nee...
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...
