Obituaries

Aug 12, 2025

James Michael Livengood, age 84, a man of great integrity and kindness, passed peacefully while holding his wife's hand on August 12, 2025. Jim was lucky to live a full and wonderful life with his best friend, Mary June (McDonough) Livengood, whom he married in 1963.

Jim grew up in Burlington, Iowa, where his gift for conversation meant he never met...

Aug 9, 2025

THERESA M. GERMANN, age 55, of Bedford passed away in the company of her family on August 9, 2025. Loving mother of Scot G. Germann; Dearest daughter of the late George J. Germann and late Mary M. Germann; Cherished sister of Mary Skufca, Roseanne (late David Ruple and late Mark Willis) Ruple Willis, John Germann, Michael (Penny) Germann, Tina (Walter)...

Aug 7, 2025

John “Jack” Dinda Jr., age 70, passed away on August 7, 2025. He was a twenty-year resident of Aurora, Ohio and worked for the Bedford City Schools. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors, and loved the Cleveland Browns.

He was preceded in death by his wife of thirty-five years Margaret and his father John Sr.

Jack is survived by his loving mother; his...

Aug 5, 2025

Juanita Paula Weisel entered into eternal rest on August 5, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 26, 1931, she most recently lived in Houston, Texas, Aurora, Ohio and Solon, Ohio. Juanita is survived by her loving daughters Becky (Ed) Black of Millis, Massachusetts, Cindy (Cornell) Turcu of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, and Lisa Brown of Geneva, Ohio; her grandchildren Christopher...

Aug 5, 2025

Nancy H. Krahe (nee Flath), age 94, of Bainbridge Twp., Ohio, beloved wife of the late Jack, dear mother of Tom (Marguerite) Krahe, Shannon (Fred) Arner, David Krahe, Mark (Kathy) Krahe, Kathy (late Gary) Kovach, dearest Grandmother to 14 and Great Grandmother to 22. Nancy was born on July 31, 1931, the only child of the late Howard and Elma...

Aug 3, 2025

Beloved husband of Dolores DiNero (deceased), devoted father of Lisa Sampson (Bill), Toni Donoghue (Pete); beloved grandfather of Andrea Nash (Jeb), Wesley Heginbotham (TJ), Hannah Burck (Shane). Proud great grandfather of Everett, Remi, Owen, Jameson, Avery, and Sophie.

Tony spent many years working with his father-in-law in the family business, Benny Pepe Sewer Construction. He then served as Service Director for...

Jul 29, 2025

HELEN TKAC (nee Kavulic) age 104, of Lyndhurst, OH. Beloved wife of the late Michael L.; loving mother of Rosemarie Pesti and Lawrence (Linda); dearest grandmother of Christopher, Kevin, Catherine (Kalman) Poroszlai, Alice and Emily; dear great grandmother of Victoria, Sophia and Eva; predeceased by 6 brothers and 1 sister. Helen was born in the United States on December 17,...

Jul 27, 2025

DENIS P. IVARS, age 83 of Cuyahoga Falls passed away on July 27, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Muslovski); loving father of Stephen (Kelly); dearest grandfather of Kaitlyn (Mike) Globoke; cherished brother of Rick Ivars and the late Carole Trexler. U.S. Army veteran. Friends and family will be received at St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave,...

Jul 21, 2025

HIRAM JOE DAVIS, age 95, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away on July 21, 2025. Joe dedicated his life’s work to education. He was a principal and administrator in Liberia, West Africa, Kenston, and Orange school systems. After retiring Joe spent much time involved in community service. He was a member of the Lander Circle Kiwanis Club, volunteered delivering books...

Jul 20, 2025

DAVID WILLIS HANKEE age 83 of Chagrin Falls, passed away on July 20, 2025. Beloved husband of Marybeth (nee Buechler) for 53 years; loving father of Andrew and Peter (Cassie); cherished brother of Roy and the late Jimmy; uncle, great uncle, and friend to many. David grew up in Slatington, PA where he established lifelong friendships with childhood friends. He...

Jul 20, 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Janice L. Schnurr, age 50, passed away on July 15, 2025. She was a resident of Sagamore Hills, Ohio and was an avid hockey fan. Jan was a 30-year season ticket holder for the Cleveland Monsters. She also enjoyed train spotting and going to different zoos, her favorite was seeing the tigers. Jan loved thunderstorms, bowling, the ocean (especially the...

Jul 6, 2025

Leona A. Vokas (née Krizman), age 96, of Novelty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Thomas Vokas (Janet), Martin Vokas (Melissa), and Janet Porter (Thomas); grandmother of Todd Vokas (Mandie), Maggie Murray (Ryan), Zack Vokas (Lindsey), Leah Vokas, Eric Vokas (deceased), Madison Jones (Reid), Bernie Porter, Owen Porter...

Jul 5, 2025

BRIAN C. CUNDALL, age 43, of Maple Heights. Cherished son of Debbie (nee Mikolajczyk) and the late Thomas; loving brother of T.J. (Julie); dearest uncle of Jillian; a dear friend of many. Brian enjoyed sports, was an enthusiast, and an avid dog lover. He was a graduate of Maple Heights High School. Friends and family will be received at St....

Jul 4, 2025

Kathleen A. Bodovetz, age 74, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was a resident of Garrettsville, Ohio and worked in retail as an executive assistant. She loved ceramics, cross stitching, scrap booking, going on vacations to the beach with family, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

She was preceded in death by her son Brian Bodovetz and her sister Tina...

Jul 4, 2025

GENEVIEVE CANNELLA (nee Salvia), age 86 of Oakwood Village, born on July 4, 1939, in Cleveland. Beloved wife of the late Frank Cannella and the late Jack Scharf; cherished mother of Mary C. (Mark) Strimple, Frances M. (Todd) Zvaigzne, and Alex (Rose) Cannella; loving grandmother of Amanda (Jesse), David (Becca), Karlie (Nick), Marissa (Dalton), Mitchell (Abby), Samantha (Landon), Natalie, and...

Jun 27, 2025

ROY EUGENE KEIPER, age 66, of Chagrin Falls passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Born on May 6, 1959, in Willowick, Roy grew up in a warm and loving home alongside his parents, Margaret A. (nee Kublin) and Robert J. Keiper, his sister Kimberly, and his brother Fritz. As the eldest of the three children, Roy was thoughtful, dependable...

Jun 24, 2025

RAYMOND S. TELLING, age 88 of Parma passed away on June 24, 2025. Loving father of Richard (Maryan) Telling and Brian (Susie) Telling; dearest grandfather of Jessica (Rob) Cannell and Nadine Simko; dear great-grandfather of Logan and Kasey; cherished son of the late Lafayette and Sophie Telling; treasured brother of the late Truman Telling, David Telling, and Darlene Telling. Ray...

Jun 21, 2025

JAMES G. YUSKO, age 80 of Streetsboro. Beloved husband of the late Edith for 45 years; loving father of Kathy (Benji) Weaver, Richard (Diana) Yusko, Jimmy (Candy) Bradley, Jessica (Vince) Mercurio, and the late Jason Yusko; dearest grandfather of 11; dear great-grandfather of 8; cherished brother of 4. Friends and family will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923...

Jun 19, 2025

Scott Christopher Lanza, age 53, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was a resident of Hollywood, Florida and returned to Bainbridge Township when he was diagnosed. He worked as a body shop manager both in Bainbridge Township and in Florida. Scott enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his children. He was a good friend to many.

He is...