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John L Davidson
Jan 28, 2026
John L. “Jack” Davidson, 91, passed away unexpectedly at home on January 28, 2026. A resident of Bedford Heights, Ohio, he was born and raised in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Jack was born September 5, 1934, in Prospect, Pennsylvania, the son of John A. Davidson and Emma B. (McBride) Davidson.
He was a 1952 graduate of Slippery Rock High School and started his...
George L Martin
Jan 24, 2026
“As I stumble through life towards God’s loving embrace, I think about how beautiful my entire family is, freckles, imperfections, and all,” were George L. Martin’s last thoughts. Born September 5, 1935, George passed away on January 24, 2026. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas F. and Margaret Rose (nee First), sister, Dolores Lucas, brothers, Rev. Thomas...
Joan L Yaros
Jan 24, 2026
Joan L. Yaros (nee Panovich) age 79 of Auburn Township and formerly of Bedford. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Jayann (Jeff) Wolfe and Joanne Burney (Ted Finan); dearest grandmother of Stephanie Burney and Steven Burney; dear sister of Jack Panovich, Bernie Panovich and the late Carol Ann Morris. Friends and family are welcome to St. John Funeral Home,...
Mary P Juhnke
Jan 23, 2026
Mary P Juhnke (NEE Hovan) age 95, of Walton Hills died Friday, January 23, 2026 at Kensington of Aurora. She was born August 19, 1930, daughter of Joseph and Frances (nee Gioia) Hovan. Mary was very active in her faith and was an active member of the Cleveland Association of the Deaf and a member of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church...
Lois J Lawrence
Jan 22, 2026
Lois J. Lawrence (nee Noetzel) age 96 of Solon, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Richard Lawrence; loving mother of Karen (Ross) Embrescia, Kathy Lawrence and Kristy (Michael) O’Brien; dearest grandmother of Ryan (Kaleigh) Lawrence, Michael and Jeffrey O’Brien; dear great grandmother of Rosalie and Nolan Lawrence; sister of the late Robert P. (late Edith) Raitt. Lois was a Freight...
Elizabeth I. Duris
Jan 22, 2026
ELIZABETH I. “Betty” DURIS (nee Lenkey) age 99 formerly of Bedford. Beloved wife the late John S; loving mother of John D. (Pam), Sharon (David) Harrison and Karen (Gary) Kwasny; dearest grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 6, and great, great, grandmother of 3; dear sister of Mary Kuderna, Joseph Lenkey, and Margaret Allen (all deceased). Friends and family are...
Edmund J Kotowski
Jan 18, 2026
Edmund J. Kotowski, age 85 of Bedford. Beloved husband of Christine (nee Toth) for 45 years; loving father of Linda (Alex) Loychik, Linda (Greg) Vartorella, Laura (Dino) Lanovara, and David Wade; dearest grandfather of Tom (Stephanie) Verh, Steve (Jackie) Verh, and Ashley (Ray) Hornyak; dear great grandfather of Kayla, Ashton, Liberty, and Negan; cherished brother of the late David Kotowski...
Drew M. Mocarski
Jan 16, 2026
DREW MATTHEW MOCARSKI, age 65, passed away on January 16, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Kathy Mocarski (nee Turoso); loving brother of Garry J. Mocarski, late Frank L. Mocarski Jr, and late Robert J. Mocarski. Drew was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Sophie Mocarski. Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, January 31, 206 from 9...
Lynn Lavezzi
Jan 10, 2026
LYNN LAVEZZI (nee CARRIER), age 77, of Bedford, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, neighbor, and friend, passed away at home on January 10.
Lynn was the devoted wife of William; loving mother of Heather (Douglas) Gansler, Noël Lavezzi and Robert (Elizabeth) Lavezzi; adoring grandmother of Drake Gansler, Fox Gansler, Navy Gansler, and Callan Lavezzi; and dear sister of Sheila...
Herman F. Bohinc
Jan 9, 2026
HERMAN F. BOHINC, age 85, of Chagrin Falls, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Beloved husband of 63 years to Eileen (nee Martin); loving father of Michael, Gary (Lara) and Laura (Val Voelker); cherished son of the late Stanley and Christine(nee Striha); dearest brother of John (Joan) (both deceased), Stan (Darlene) (both deceased) and Jean (Larry) Stark; dear uncle...
Kamila Kelley
Jan 9, 2026
Kamila Kelley, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Ohio, was born and raised in the city she loved and peacefully departed this life surrounded by the legacy of faith, family, and community.
Kamila was an only child, born to Lateefah Hakeem (affectionately known as “Dicey Shaw”), who preceded her in death. Grandfather was Abdul Hakeem, and grandmother was Amtul Hafeez (Annie Shaw)....
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...
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