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Corinne L. Slifka
Jan 3, 2026
CORINNE L. SLIFKA (nee Mueller), age 87, of Walton Hills, Ohio, formerly of Cleveland, OH passed away peacefully at a nursing home in Chagrin Falls on January 3, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Slifka; loving mother of James (Kathy Cruz), Stephen, and David (Mary); dearest grandmother of Jonathan, Robert, Stephanie (Alex) Barto, Elizabeth, and Maxum(Ashley); dear great...
Kari A. Prusha
Jan 3, 2026
KARI ANN PRUSHA, age 58 of Bedford, OH passed away on January 3, 2026. Beloved companion of Chris Mika; cherished daughter of the late Gerald J. Prusha and the late Dorothy L. (nee Dault) Prusha; loving sister of Jerry (Laura) Prusha; dearest aunt of Allie (Dylan) and Sydney Prusha; dear caretaker and housemate to her late dog, Morgan. Kari was...
John C. Vargo
Jan 1, 2026
John Vargo, age 72, of Bainbridge Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on January 1, 2026.
John was born on June 15, 1953, to Joseph and Ida Vargo. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Benedictine High School in 1971. He proudly served in the Ohio Army National Guard and went on to graduate from Cleveland...
Jean C DeZort
Jan 1, 2026
Jean C DeZort (nee Cross) 92, passed away January 1st 2026. Beloved wife of 71 years to Gene DeZort (deceased). Loving mother of Michael DeZort (Diann), Paul DeZort (Lori) and Laura Iannaggi (Joe). Sister of Donald Cross (deceased), grandmother of Heidi, Jennifer, Jeffrey, Michael and Nicholas. Great grandmother of 12. Mom was a lover of all animals, especially her numerous...
June Ann Washko
Dec 28, 2025
June Ann Washko (nee Connors), age 95, of Hudson, OH, preceded in death in 2020 by her beloved husband of 64 years, Frank; loving mother of Jim (Margaret), Mary Kay (Shari), Jeanne (Victor) Fox, Bob (Paulette), Tom (Rita); dearest grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 3; sister of Janet Lennon, Carol Pero (deceased), Patricia Ridel, Daniel Connors; sister-in-law of Jane...
Aldo Gargiulo
Dec 26, 2025
ALDO GARGIULO, age 100, of Aurora passed away on December 26, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Frances (nee DeMarco); loving father of Maryellen (Philip) Kennedy, Mark Gargiulo (Jason Miller), Chris Gargiulo (Brian Smith) and the late Anthony Gargiulo; cherished brother of the late Marie Lubecky; dearest grandfather of Amanda Gargiulo, Stacia Fields, Ryan Kennedy, Elizabeth Baker, Matthew Gargiulo, and...
Gloria V. Modliszewski
Dec 24, 2025
Gloria Victoria Modliszewski, age 83, passed peacefully from this life on the morning of December 24, 2025. Born in Garfield Heights on July 12, 1942, to Stephen and Frances (nee Perka) Cichocki, Gloria graduated from Garfield Heights High School and spent two years at Alliance College before working as a bank teller. In 1967, she married Francis Modliszewski, whom she...
James A. Savarino
Dec 24, 2025
James A. Savarino, age 76, passed away on December 24, 2025. He was a long-time resident of Macedonia, Ohio and worked as an electrician. Jim enjoyed boating, bicycling, going to the gym, and spending time with his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents James and Mayme Savarino; and his brother John Savarino. Jim is survived by his brother...
Jack L. Fleming
Dec 20, 2025
Jack L. Fleming, age 78, passed away on December 20th, 2025. He was a long-time resident of Northfield, Ohio and worked for Ford Motor Company for 40 years. Jack enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Catherine; children Cammy Belbin (Shawn), Jack Fleming Jr. (Eun Hyong), Conni Fleming, Kelly Fleming, Kara Cross...
Father Robert A. Burge
Dec 17, 2025
Father Robert A. Burge, age 79. Priest of the Diocese of Cleveland. Son of Albert and Marcella Burge; dear brother of Barbara Baca (John, deceased) and Mary Jane Wheeler (Donald); uncle of John Baca, Gary Baca, Nancy Baca, and Rebecca Globokar (Johnny); and several great-nieces and nephews. Ordained in 1971. Served at St. Ambrose, Brunswick; St. Mel, Cleveland; Sacred Heart,...
Evelyn B Yoe
Dec 15, 2025
Evelyn B. Yoe, age 90, of Novelty, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 15th 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. A proud Catholic and wife to her loving husband Richard of 68 years who preceded her in death, father to Mary (Jeff) Lykens and Paul (Leanne) Yoe. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Jennifer (Josh), Rebecca, Kimberly (Dillon), Hannah...
Robin L. Pretzlaff
Dec 13, 2025
ROBIN LYN PRETZLAFF (nee Hubman) age 67, of Oakwood Village, Ohio passed away on December 13, 2025. Beloved wife of Samuel for 42 years; loving mother of Julia (Austin Freeman) and Sammy (Annie Madansky); dear sister of the late Cindy Ruvolo. Robin will be missed by her pet cats, Boo, Bear, Bobbie and her dog, Trixie. She loved all animals...
Kenneth J Fogle
Dec 12, 2025
Kenneth J. Fogle, age 74, passed away peacefully in the company of his family on December 12, 2025.
Ken was born on August 23, 1951, to Roberta and Howard Fogle. Ken grew up in Katonah, New York, and graduated from John Jay High School in 1969. Ken and Janet, met in high school and attended both their Junior and Senior Proms...
Gail M Pinter
Dec 11, 2025
GAIL M. PINTER (nee Edwards) age 73, of Bedford, Ohio, formerly of Baltimore, Maryland. Beloved daughter of the late Daniel and Margaret (nee Kornuta) Edwards; loving mother of Sara Pinter and Gail Pinter Hunt; dear grandmother of Joshua Hunt and great-grandmother of Bryden Hunt; dearest sister of Gwen Spicuzza; aunt to the Spicuzza family. Gail enjoyed fun times with good...
Richard A. Janecek
Dec 10, 2025
Richard A. Janecek, age 71, passed away on December 10, 2025. He was born on December 20, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Clarence and Valerie (Kazimir) Janecek. Richard was a long-time resident of Northfield, Ohio and a graduate of Nordonia High School Class of 1972. He worked in construction with his dad for many years and was also a silk...
Brian P Stossel
Dec 10, 2025
Brian Paul Stossel, 59, of Norton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife Cindi; his mother, Sue; siblings Tina (late Tom) Ineman, Jeff (Marsha), Steve, Kevin (Michele), Angie (Jim) Jakoski; and many cherished nieces and nephews. Brian was preceded in death by his father, Daniel.
Brian learned printing as a trade...
Michael A. van der Kuyp
Dec 3, 2025
Dr. Michael A. van der Kuyp, born 1/16/64, passed away 12/3/25. Beloved son of Frits van der Kuyp MD and Betty Faye Treischel (deceased). Stepson of Karen van der Kuyp, brother of Dirk (deceased). Nephew and cousin of many. Operated a dental practice in Bath, OH for over two decades, while residing in Sagamore Hills, OH. All services private. Arrangements...
Victoria M. Michalek
Dec 3, 2025
VICTORIA MICHALEK, age 84, was born on April 5, 1941, to Ansel and Ruth Rosa in Toledo, Ohio. Vickie died peacefully December 3, 2025. She was married to her loving husband, Joseph, for over 62 years. Mother of 5, Joseph, Ruth (Albert) Bremser, Susan (Donald) Wood, Joan (deceased), Mark (Diana). Blessed with 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandson. Sister of the...
Thomas L. Wayne
Dec 1, 2025
THOMAS L. WAYNE, age 85, of Wickliffe, Ohio, formerly of Bedford, Ohio, passed away on December 1, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Lisa (nee Farmer); loving father of Deborah (late Terry) Boutilier and Karen (Jason) Cavadas; dearest grandfather of Desiree Dell, Danielle (Reggie) Hall and Dale Boutilier, and Ashley and Emma Cavadas; dear great grandfather of Braylin Provitt, Noah...
Margie A. Stearns
Dec 1, 2025
Margie A. Stearns Krulich (nee Harris), age 87, born March 22, 1938, passed away December 1, 2025, in Auburn Township, Ohio, after dealing with dementia for the past six years. Margie is survived by her husband, Joseph Krulich; son, Jack Stearns (Diane) and granddaughter, Kaylee. She is preceded in death by her twin sister, Mary Jane Rearick, ex-husband, Charlie Stearns...
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