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Michael P. Chizik
Oct 5, 2023
MICHAEL P. CHIZIK, age 60 of Bedford. Loving fiancé of Debra Ramey; beloved son of the late Arthur Chizik Jr., the late Lillian (nee Bissell), and Nellie (nee Taylor); dearest brother of Ken A. Chizik, Douglas (Debbie) Taylor, Robert Taylor, Thomas (Linda) Taylor, Timothy Taylor, and Julie Taylor. Family and friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE,...
William E. "Bill" Hanson III
Oct 4, 2023
William E. “Bill” Hanson III, age 43, of Wilmington, North Carolina, formerly of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Beloved son of William E. Hanson Jr. (Marty) and Sherry Jouannet; dearest brother of Ryan, Kelly, and Brett Hanson; dear grandson of William E. Hanson Sr. (deceased) and Ann Hanson Grimm (Adam Grimm, deceased), and the late Frank Jouannet and Mary Jouannet Fox (Holdstein...
Mary Ann Zayak
Oct 1, 2023
MARY ANN ZAYAK (nee Storozuk), age 73 of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved wife/soulmate of the late William G. Zayak; cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Anne Storozuk; loving mother of William J. Zayak (Janice) and Lisa Zayak (Mike Peronek); dearest sister of Richard (deceased) (Karen) Storozuk, Ronald (Deborah) Storozuk, Suzanne (Thomas) Palicka, Phillip (Diana) Storozuk and Kathleen (late Thomas)...
Bruce Chittock
Sep 29, 2023
David Bruce Chittock, age 89, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, on September 29, 2023. Known as Bruce to most and Bop to his family, he was born on July 25, 1934, and after living in Chagrin Falls, in 1942 moved to the house his parents built in rural Bainbridge, joined by brother Clive and Sister Bonnie.
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Jerry L. Stackpole
Sep 29, 2023
JERRY L. STACKPOLE age 85 of Bainbridge. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Haynes) for 65 years; loving father of Todd (Joyce) Stackpole; dearest grandfather of Sara and Tyler. Jerry was an avid golfer and a State Farm representative for 38 years. He was an art instructor and football coach for Moody Junior High in Bedford. Family and friends will be...
Rosemarie V. Repas
Sep 28, 2023
ROSEMARIE V. REPAS (nee Angyal) age 83 of Northfield Center. Beloved wife of the late Ronald; loving mother of the late Jerry, Darlene (Mark) Grams, and Donna (Patrick) Calvey; dearest grandmother of Shannon (Ed) Greaker, Michael (Jessica) Calvey, Amy (JJ) Kruis, Jessica Grams, and Erin (Patrick) Hoyack; great grandmother of 3; dear sister of Alice Stofko, Alex Angyal, Alan Angyal,...
Leonard J. Cosentino
Sep 25, 2023
With a profound sense of gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Leonard Joseph Cosentino on September 25th, 2023 at the age of 83. Appropriately, he was at home surrounded by his beloved family, which is how he enjoyed living each day.
Lenny (also known as Tano) had an unmatched charisma and an unwavering love for his...
Nicole V. Warner
Sep 22, 2023
Nicole V. Warner age 43 of Maple Heights. Devoted mother of Terry Warner, Terrion Warner, and Coy Cothron; grandmother of Halo Warner; cherished daughter of Terri (nee Williams) Honer and Patrick Honer; dearest sister of Leron Coleman and Rosie Honer. Cremation. Friends received at THE ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT...
Stanley Frank Davis
Sep 22, 2023
STANLEY F. DAVIS, age 76 of Novelty. Beloved husband of Melissa (nee Thayer) for 33 years. Loving father of Jennifer and Patrick Davis; dearest grandfather of Taylor and Colten; cherished brother of Steven Davis and an uncle to many nieces and nephews. Stanley was a dedicated executive and officer at the General Electric Company. Stanley loved fly-fishing, working in his...
Charles E. Higgins
Sep 18, 2023
Charles “Charlie” E. Higgins, age 82, passed away on September 18, 2023. He was a 25 year resident of Aurora and worked in sales and marketing in the heavy equipment industry, working for Caterpillar International, Marion Power Tool, and Joseph Industries. He was a proud Army veteran, serving with the 82nd Airborne from 1961-1964 on staff stateside for General Westmoreland....
David A. Rickelman
Sep 17, 2023
DAVID A. RICKELMAN, age 69 of Auburn Twp. Cherished son of Therese (nee Bernas) and the late Richard R.; dearest brother of Rick (Louise) and the late Caryn; loving companion of the late Marcia Branthoover; dear stepfather of Jeff (Jennifer) and the late Christopher; step-grandfather of Daniel, Matthew, and David; uncle to Mandolyn and William (Amanda); great uncle to Alberta,...
Richard J. Ruscsak
Sep 12, 2023
RICHARD J. RUSCSAK, age 82, entered into rest 9-12-23, born 9-15-1940. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Horvath); loving father of Jodie (Glenn)Cahill, Pamela (Dennis)Tomcik and Patricia (Marty) DeCara; dearest grandfather of Colleen (Josh) Bates and Ryan Cahill, Samantha and Dominic DeCara; dearest great grandfather of Emmett Bates; dear brother of the late Blanche Vasek; uncle of Ken,...
Hubert J. Phelan
Sep 8, 2023
HUBERT J. PHELAN, age 85 of Aurora passed away on September 8, 2023, surrounded by friends and family, following an extended illness with Parkinson’s disease. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Brunton) for 62 years; loving father of Bruce (Anne Marie), and Bryan (Michelle); dearest grandfather of Brendan, Matthew, Caitlin, and Jim; dear brother of Nancy Zavatchen, William (Aimee) Phelan, and...
David Glenn Brockett
Aug 29, 2023
David Glenn Brockett of Twinsburg, Ohio, was born on April 1, 1946, and was born again into eternal life on August 29, 2023, after a 25-year battle with cancer. And yet, cancer found itself outmatched by his relentless hope, courageous spirit, and unwavering sense of humor. With his convincing delivery, Dave managed to sneak in more dad jokes than...
Maureen M. Heraghty
Aug 27, 2023
Maureen Heraghty (nee Green), age 86, passed away on August 27, 2023. She was a resident of Chagrin Falls and enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with her family including her nine grandchildren whom she loved very much.
Maureen was preceded in death by John, her husband of 65 years; sister Gerry Jamieson; brother Bill Green and parents...
Joy L. Oldcorn
Aug 24, 2023
JOY L. OLDCORN (nee Cross) age 84 of Bedford. Beloved wife of Robert H. for 66 years; loving mother of Linda (Greg) Steinmetz, Susan (John) Cummings, Robert (Susan) Oldcorn, and niece Debra (Richard Oldcorn) Cross; dearest grandmother of Robert Rice, Randy Rice, Trisha Rice, Johnny Cummings III, Jason Steinmetz, Eric Steinmetz, Renee Falin, Kyle Oldcorn, and Kaylie Oldcorn; dear great-grandmother...
Virginia G. Vitale
Aug 24, 2023
Virginia G. Vitale, age 84, passed away on August 24, 2023. She was a 51 year resident of Bedford Heights and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs. She also enjoyed baking and was famous for her cookies.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Michael Quattrocchi, Richard Quattrocchi, and Theresa Hegler (John, deceased). Virginia is survived...
Mary M. Germann
Aug 20, 2023
MARY M. GERMANN (nee Laase) age 95, of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late George “Dutch” Germann; loving mother of Mary Skufca, Roseanne (late David Ruple and late Mark Willis) Ruple Willis, John Germann, Michael (Penny) Germann, Tina (Walter) Soeder, Theresa Germann, and the late George J., Kenneth L. and Linda Germann; dearest daughter of the late John A. and...
Helen Catherine Eged
Aug 10, 2023
Helen C. Eged, age 89, passed away on August 10, 2023. She joined the Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford when she was 14 years old and left the order in 1962. She taught in many schools in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, including St. Wendelin, Our Lady of Angels, and St. Ignatius Elementary School. Helen loved teaching, babysitting, and...
John J. Dusek
Jul 24, 2023
JOHN J. DUSEK, age 85, of Sagamore Hills. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Reutener) for 59 years; loving father of Russell (Sharon) and Todd (Dina); dearest grandfather of Hannah, Lauren and Charles; dear brother of Peter (Jean), Pauline “Dolly” Baca, and the late Josephine (Alan) Magyar. Veteran, U.S. Army. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME,...