Obituaries

Sep 20, 2026

Sep 14, 2026

Joseph Edward Usher, age 95, of Punta Gorda, FL., formerly of Middlefield, OH, passed away on September 14, 2026.

Joseph E. “Joe” Usher was born June 12, 1931, in Geneva, Ohio, to Carl F. and Marjorie Usher. A graduate of Middlefield High School, Joe lived a life marked by service to his country, dedication to his community, love of family and...

Sep 12, 2026

Joyce M. Whisenhunt (nee Eddy) age 96, of Bedford, OH, passed away on September 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late David M. Whisenhunt; loving mother of Brenda (late Bob) Lesko, Glenda Herman, Linda (Bob) Collier, David L. (Connie) Whisenhunt, and Gary (Vicki) Whisenhunt; dearest grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 19, great-great grandmother of 14; dear sister of Bobby...

Sep 11, 2026

Philip A. Leuty, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026. He was born on August 5, 1934 and grew up in Mayfield, Ohio. Philip was the son of a farmer and that began his passion for agriculture and being outside on his tractors. He started his nursery in the late 1950’s in Mayfield, Ohio, and it grew into...

Sep 11, 2026

HELEN FRANCIS CHESLOCK (nee Marusiak), age 105 of Bedford passed away on September 11, 2026. Loving wife of the late Bogus “Joe” Cheslock; loving mother of Joseph (Lynn), Carol (Jim) Kolenc, Margaret (Bill) Locktish, and Andrea (Bob) Prosek; cherished sister of Genevieve Murray; dearest grandmother of Adam, Jennifer, Erica, Melissa, Jordan, Jerad, Jonathon, and Sarah; dear great grandmother of Aidan,...

Sep 6, 2026

Suzanne L. Berger (née Linklater), age 83, of Bainbridge Township, passed away on September 6, 2026, peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. Linklater and Dorothy “Ruth” Linklater (née Knapp). She was the loving wife and best friend of William “Bill” Berger, Jr.; devoted mother of Katy (Michael) McGrath,...

Sep 5, 2026

Ronald James Fitchko, age 81, of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of Janet Fitchko; loving father of Jason (Kristyn), Justin (Jennifer), and Joshua (Kristen); dearest brother to Nancy Schuemann and late Bill Schuemann and late brother Frank Fitchko and his surviving spouse Nikki Fitchko; grandfather to Braden, Logan, Madison, Davis, Gavin, Matthew & Nolan, cherished family member to Robert & Janet...

Aug 28, 2026

James Rittwage, age 81 of Bedford, Loving Father of Jamie Marie Rittwage, Grandfather of Ayva & Dream, Confidant & Closest Friend of Annette Nichols & Friend of many. Jim played for the Cleveland Indians in 1970 & was known for his 98 MPH. fast ball as a Pitcher. Then after many years of playing AAA Ball, he owned Paul James...

Aug 26, 2026

Betty J. Stottlemyer (nee Rush) age 64, of Solon, Ohio. Beloved wife of Matthew Stottlemyer; cherished daughter of the late Scott L. and Helen J. Rush; dearest sister of Samuel (Susan) Sun and Jacquelyn (Glenn) Fittante; dear aunt of Samuel Sun Jr., and Fiona and Sabrina Fittante. Friends and family are welcome to St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave,...

Aug 25, 2026

JACK P. NESTER age 91 of Bedford Hts. OH. Born in Hillsville, VA, and passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026. Loving husband to his late wife Maralen R. Nester for 55 plus years; dearest son of the late Sadie Dalton; brother to the late Arlin Dalton (Arlene), Maxie Malcomb (Lonnie), Faye Akers (Dale), Ancel Dalton and the late Freda Dalton;...

Aug 24, 2026

GARY B. HUDSON, age 62 formerly of Lakewood and of Glenwillow, passed away on August 24, 2026. Beloved son of the late Ruth Jean Hudson and Stanford Merril Hudson; loving brother of Renee Marie Hudson; treasured friend of Jacqueline Eizember-Maggard; cherished nephew of Peter (Karen) Troyan and Elmer (Maryanne) Bisler; dear uncle of Jack Hillard; great uncle of Rodger Hillard,...

Aug 23, 2026

Andrew “Butch” Lenart Sr., age 81, passed away on August 23rd, 2026. He was the son of Bill and Elizabeth Doctor and was a long-time resident of Auburn Township, Ohio. Andy worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service and enjoyed working on classic cars and tractors. He also enjoyed small farming, cooking and baking Hungarian dishes,...

Aug 18, 2026

EVA A. PHILLIPS (nee Dixon) of Bainbridge passed away on August 18, 2026. Loving mother of Kenneth E. (Donna Koller) Phillips and late Allen A. (Betty) Phillips; cherished sister of all deceased Peter, Adam, Richard, John, Steve, Nicholas, and Mary; dearest grandmother of Victor (Liz) Phillips and Ryne (Courtney) Phillips; dear aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews....

Aug 11, 2026

THERESA FRANCIS LAMANNA, age 101 of Garfield Heights and formerly of Bedford passed away on August 11, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Anthony LaManna, loving mother of Anthony (Vanessa), Michael, Richard, and Paul LaManna; cherished sister of all deceased Joseph, Frank, Sam, James, Tony, and Jay; dearest grandmother of Heather Spirko, Jillian LaManna, Paul LaManna, Ashlee Thome, and Allison...

Aug 6, 2026

Jerry Paul Tarczy, a beloved family member, peacefully passed away on August 6, 2026. Born in Cleveland on February 16, 1946, Jerry was survived by his cherished wife, Elsie (nee DeSantis), and two sons, Matthew (Michelle) and Jeremy (Rachel). He was also the proud grandfather of Jake and Meredith. Jerry was the cherished son of Mary and Alex Tarczy (both...

Aug 3, 2026

JoAnn Burke Orr, celebrated community altruist and daughter to former U.S. Senator and Mayor of Cleveland Thomas A. Burke, peacefully passed away on August 3, 2026 at the age of 101. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 27, 1925, to then Mayor Burke and his wife Josephine Lyon, JoAnn grew up embracing the arts, literature, and the benefits of education....

Jul 30, 2026

KATHLEEN A. POWERS (nee Irwin) age 86 of Cleveland Heights passed away on July 30, 2026. Loving mother of late Kathy Corley, late Patrick (Kim), Kelli Kral, Maureen (Matthew) O’Connor, Kevin (Aimee) Powers, Michael (Amy) Powers, and Brian Powers; dearest grandmother of 17; dear great grandmother of 9; cherished sister of Joan (George) Ducas and late Larry (Jan) Irwin; treasured...

Jul 25, 2026

Donations can be made in Emma's name to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/

Jul 17, 2026

David Lee Hudec, age 67, of Bedford. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Barth); loving father of Ashley (Kipling) Liptok, Nicole (James) Contini, Courtney (Ken Sublett) Hudec, Melinda (John) Jancsurak, and Samantha Osborn; dearest grandfather of Nadia, Zoe, Natalie, Armani, Giovani, Jay and Sophia; dear brother of Scott (Bev) Hudec, Dale (Laura) Hudec, and Jason (Amy) Scragg; cherished son of the...

Jul 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Douglas L. Williams

We celebrate the life of Douglas L. Williams, who was born and raised in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and was a lifetime resident of Bainbridge Township, Ohio. Douglas passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the devoted son of the late Dan and Helen Williams and...