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Carol A Kestranek
May 21, 2024
Carol A. Kestranek, age 83, of Bedford, passed away on May 21, 2024. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 16, 1940, and was the beloved daughter of the late Bernard and Alberta Duncan. Carol graduated from Maple Hts. High School and worked at Pick-n-Pay grocery store where she met and married the late Thomas Kestranek. Carol was preceded...
Henry Miranda
May 20, 2024
HENRY MIRANDA, age 99 of Bedford. Loving brother of Irene (late Ralph) Cook, Rita (late Lou) Duda, and the following deceased Helen Miranda, Florentino Miranda, John Miranda, Manuel Miranda, Carmen (late Buddy) Rose and Richard (Dolores) Miranda; dearest uncle and great uncle of many. He was a spiritual and humble man filled with peace and positivity toward life. His favorite...
Rita A. Flask
May 20, 2024
Rita A. Flask, age 95, passed away peacefully at MetroHealth Medical Center on Monday, May 20, 2024. She was a long-time resident of Bedford, Ohio and retired as a postal clerk from the Bedford Post Office. She was also a former owner of Bedford’s Glendale Sweet Shop and a long-time volunteer for Bedford Public Square events.
Rita was preceded in death...
Deborah M. Balestrieri
May 16, 2024
DEBORAH BALESTRIERI, age 66. Beloved daughter of the late Dolores Balestrieri (Mayzik) and Anthony. Cherished sister of Diane Friedl (Rick). Best friend for always and forever and adored Aunt of Molly Friedl (fiancé Chad McNamee). Not by birth, but “Mom” by choice of Tommy Romeo, who she loved and took in as her own, as well as his children. Very...
Mark A. Shump
May 15, 2024
Mark Alan Shump, age 75, passed away on May 15, 2024. He was a long-time resident of Bedford Heights and a proud Army Vietnam Veteran. Mark was extremely passionate about his wife, his children, his family, his country, and his President Donald J. Trump. Anyone was blessed to know him. He wouldn’t think twice about helping others anyway that he...
Phyllis J. Dobson
May 13, 2024
Phyllis Jean (nee Garvin) Dobson, age 86, of Bedford, passed away peacefully May 13, 2024, at The Dolan Center for Dementia Care at Heather Hill in Chardon, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde T. Garvin and Mildred K. (nee Ware) Garvin, and her daughter, Debra J. Lloyd. She is survived by her ex-husband, William J. Dobson;...
Martin A Tkac Jr.
May 11, 2024
MARTIN A. TKAC JR., age 91 of Parma, formerly of Cleveland. Cherished son of the late Martin A. Sr. and Alice M. (nee Small); loving brother of the late Leo B. and late Christine D. Tkac; dear nephew of Helen and the late Michael L. Tkac; cousin of Rosemarie Pesti and Lawrence J. Tkac; uncle and cousin to many. Veteran,...
Edmund J. Reinart
May 9, 2024
EDMUND J. REINART age 75 of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of Janie (nee Vayo); loving father of Tracy (Jason) Forck, James (Kristy), Katie (B.J.) Blanchette, Joseph (Katie) and Meme (Matt) Wagner “Ed’s Favorite;” dearest grandfather of Katlyn, Gavin, Mason Forck, Jack and Hannah Colwell, Sunny and Oscar Reinart, Chase, Clara and Madeline Blanchette, Joseph Jr., Owen and Nicholas Reinart, and...
Martin F. Toth
May 8, 2024
MARTIN F. TOTH age 87 of Bedford Heights. Beloved husband of Audrey (nee Kukas); loving father of late Martin and Christie and Catherine (Eric) Stoneman, Joseph Mason, Michele (Dwayne) Wimer, and Teresa (late Larry) Mills; dearest grandfather of Cherilyn (Nick) Guidi, Chrystal (Rob) Oravetz, Stephen (Shelby) Stoneman, Cherise (Chaz) Slaby, late Jessica Mason, Breanna (Rodrigo) Contreras, Michael (Claire) Pickett, and...
Magdalen E Babej
May 7, 2024
MAGDALEN E. BABEJ age 91. Beloved wife of the late Bela George for 50 years; loving mother of Thomas (Donna), Andrew and Peter; dearest grandmother of Paul and Mitchell; great grandmother of Nora and Nathan; daughter of the late Gyula and Ilona Tarnoczi. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, May 15 at Church of the Holy Angels, 18205 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin...
Patricia J. DeFranco
May 6, 2024
Patricia J. DeFranco, age 86, passed away on May 6, 2024. She was a long-time Chagrin Falls resident and worked as a registered nurse. Patricia was a devoted grandmother and caregiver and a loyal Cleveland sports fan.
She is survived by her children Mitchell (Lori), Doug (Megan), Matthew (Cheryl), and Michelle (Eric) Lundquist; grandchildren Kevin, Jill (Lexton) Womack, Ben, Jason (Jenna),...
Joan M Kallos
May 4, 2024
JOAN KALLOS (nee Farago) age 85 of Bedford teed off at the golf course in heaven on May 4, 2024. Joan was the beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Deborah (William) Dougherty, David (Maureen), Donna (Sam) Santabarbara, and Diane Kallos; dearest grandmother of Nicole, Christine, and Jennifer Santabarbara; cherished sister of the late Leonard (Dana) Farago; dear...
James J. Barbosky
May 1, 2024
James (Jim) J. Barbosky, age 81, passed away on May 1, 2024. Jim was a resident of Auburn Township, OH, where he lived with and was survived by his wife, Joan M. Barbosky (née Moran). He and Joan have two children: Laura Dyer (née Barbosky), married to Stephen Dyer, and Joseph Barbosky, married to Kim Barbosky (née Piteo). He is...
John L. Hummer
Apr 29, 2024
John was the son of Roman and Mary Hummer (Gallagher) (both deceased). He was born in Delphos, Ohio and moved to Maple Heights, Ohio as a child. He was the husband of Martha Ballash (deceased) for 50 years and father of John, Mark, Christa (Todd Buenting), Andrea (Greg Loppnow) and Jeanie (Steve Bittence). He was very proud of his grandchildren...
Albert F. Onchak
Apr 25, 2024
Albert F. Onchak (April 16, 1933 – April 25, 2024), age 91, of Shalersville, Ohio. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Zitner), his high school sweetheart, for 68 years; loving father of Patti Frost (Mark Koehler), Darlene Reaves (late Scott), Barbi MacDowell (Douglas), Paulina Onchak (Shawn Patrick), Anthony Onchak (Jennifer), and the late Gregory Onchak; dearest grandfather of Colby MacDowell, Ming...
John G. Hruby
Apr 23, 2024
JOHN G. HRUBY age 92 of Solon, formerly of Bedford, and Maple Heights. Loving father of Paula Hruby, Patricia (Ron Boninger) Hruby, Pamela (David Sperling) Hruby, John (Amy) Hruby, and Jeffrey (Yolanda Becerril) Hruby; dearest grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 2; dear brother of Diane Ward and the late Joanne Ronyak. John was a graduate of Benedictine High School...
Hugh J. Morgan Sr.
Apr 23, 2024
From the arms of his loving family to the arms of his loving God, Hugh J. Morgan Sr. (93) entered eternal life on April 23, 2024. Hugh is the beloved husband of Doris Donovan Morgan (deceased), loving father of Patrick (Elaine), Hugh (Suzanne), Sheilah, Sister Gail, OP, Dennis (Eileen), Michael (deceased), and Brian; cherished grandfather of Eric (Renee), Kelly (Alan),...
Richard C. Diedrich
Apr 19, 2024
Richard “Dick” Diedrich, age 90, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024. Born on January 31, 1934, to Frederick and Emily Diedrich, Dick was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois and attended Beloit College. There he would become a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and met his wife, Pat Zelenka. Dick and Pat married on July 20,...
Edith E. Nottage
Apr 18, 2024
EDITH E. NOTTAGE (nee Schiavone) age 88, of Macedonia. Beloved wife of the late William Nottage Jr. for 53 years; loving mother of Laura Hydock and William Nottage; dearest grandmother of Christina and late Michael Hydock; cherished great-grandmother of Bree; treasured sister of the late Alex (Virginia) Schiavone and Leonard Schiavone; a dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friends...
Kenneth A. Dardis
Apr 12, 2024
Kenneth A. Dardis of Newbury Township in Ohio sadly passed away on April 12, 2024 at the age of 72 from respiratory illness. He was born in Cleveland and lived the majority of his life in Ohio. After graduation from Euclid High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and became a sergeant. Ken's career in broadcasting spanned decades....
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