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James Rittwage
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...
Betty J. Stottlemyer
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,...
Gary Bruce Hudson
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,...
Andrew "Butch" Lenart Sr.
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,...
Eva A. Phillips
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....
Theresa F. LaManna
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...
Jerry P Tarczy
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...
JoAnn B. Orr
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....
Kathleen A. Powers
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...
Emma Gutoskey
Jul 25, 2026
Donations can be made in Emma's name to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank https://www.greaterclevelandfoodbank.org/
David Lee Hudec
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...
Douglas L. Williams
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...
Marilyn L. Bamberger
Jul 14, 2026
God called a remarkable woman, Marilyn (“Lynn”) Bamberger of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, to Heaven at age 96, where she was reunited with her beloved husband of 67 years, George A. Bamberger.
Lynn was a loving mother to Gary (Alane) Bamberger, Gale (Jack) Wasson, and Scott Bamberger; a devoted grandmother to Katie (Brian) Manougian, Marc (Stephanie) Bamberger, Rachel (David) Nowicki, Melissa (Andrew)...
Daniel Fink
Jul 12, 2026
DANIEL FINK, Age 79 of Solon, Benedictine High School Class of ’65, wrestler, member of S.E. Harley Davidson, special machine builder andTool and Die maker, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Gombita); devoted father of Brian, Susan Lonczak (Eric), Kevin (Hillary); dearest papa of Caleb, Cody and Cora; dear brother of Ray (Teri), Tom and Bob (Kris); dearest uncle of...
Glenn Vernon Blackburn
Jul 9, 2026
GLENN VERNON BLACKBURN, age 91, of Naples, Florida, formerly of Burton, Ohio, passed away on July 9, 2026. Cherished son of the late Esbond and Eva (nee Gleisinger) Blackburn; beloved husband of 32 years of the late Loretta (nee Arunski) Blackburn; loving stepfather of Daniel (Laura) Frate; dear grandfather of Christina (Andrew) Cribbs and Daniel (Chelsey) Frate; great grandfather of...
Susan T. McIntyre
Jul 9, 2026
Susan T. McIntyre, age 88, of South Russell passed away on July 9, 2026, after living with Alzheimer’s disease for more than 12 years.
Susan was raised in Euclid, then raised her family in both Euclid and Rocky River. She relocated to Redmond, Washington in 1988, where she worked for Protection Mutual Insurance Company as an underwriting manager. After retiring in...
Bruce E Macmillan
Jun 24, 2026
Bruce E. Macmillan, age 74, of Bedford Hts., Ohio passed away peacefully at Reserve Care Hospice in Euclid, Ohio on June 24, 2026. He was born in Canton, Ohio on January 6, 1952, to his parents, the late Warren E. and Ella (nee Dean) Macmillan. Beloved husband of Pamela A. (nee Kowalski) for 28 years (together for 31 years); loving...
Ronald G. McDowell
Jun 23, 2026
Ronald Gary McDowell, age 71, passed away on June 23rd, 2026. He was from Hiram, Ohio and lived and worked in South Florida for the last six years, which he loved. Ron was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and spent many years of commitment to community service as a leader in the Fraternal Order of Eagles...
Hugh Monroe Stanley Jr
Jun 22, 2026
Hugh Monroe Stanley, Jr. was born in Fort Lewis, Washington on October 25, 1944. A loving husband, devoted father, and the silliest of Grandfathers, he passed away peacefully on June 22, the day after Father’s Day.
Hugh was an avid reader and baker, follower of Cleveland sports, part-time landscaper, and interested in anything and everything that caught his eye. He enjoyed...
Joseph J Collura
Jun 18, 2026
JOSEPH J. COLLURA, age 86 of Auburn Township. Beloved husband of Maria (nee Rossy) for 59 years; loving father of Joseph S., Maria E., and Peter F. (Emily); dearest grandfather of Lydia and Adam; dear brother of Donna (Anthony) Laurie. Loving uncle to many. Joseph was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High, John Carroll University, and obtained a Master’s Degree...
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