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James Edward Smith
Apr 6, 2023
JAMES EDWARD SMITH, age 79 of Ohio and Florida. Beloved husband of Sandra Smith (nee Takacs); loving father of Guy Smith, Donnette (Ramon) Landicho, Kristine (Robert) Atwood, and stepfather of Cheryl (Rob) Lewis; dearest grandfather of Anthony, and Chelsea Smith; Shannon, and Hadden Atwood; Justin and Tyler Lewis; dear brother of Sandra (late Doug) Duryea following all deceased Marge Boland,...
Harold William Wimer
Apr 1, 2023
Harold William Wimer, age 69, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was the brother of the late Linda Mendez of Cleveland, OH, Patricia Fyffe of Columbus, OH, and Douglas Wimer of Columbus, OH. William was a career professional ballroom and Latin dance competitor, instructor, and studio partner at Riverfront Ballroom in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Throughout...
Christine M. Willis
Mar 27, 2023
CHRISTINE M. WILLIS, age 60, of Maple Heights. Cherished daughter to Fred and Dolores Cale; loving mother to Ronnie Roberts, Dustin (Liz) Roberts; dearest grandmother to Adelynn, Thomas, and Andrew Roberts; dear sister to Tim Cale, Patty (Larry) Nagy, and Fred Cale; aunt to Michael and Daniele Cale, and Rachel Nagy. CREMATION. FAMILY AND FRIENDS RECEIVED AT ST. JOHN FUNERAL...
James A. Beres
Mar 26, 2023
JAMES A. BERES, age 83 of Bedford. Cherished son of the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Horvath); dear brother of the late Joseph Jr. Veteran, U.S. Army. FRIENDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT LIGHT OF HEARTS VILLA, 283 UNION ST., BEDFORD, from 9 A.M. – 10 A.M., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Burial Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of...
Patricia M. Hagan
Mar 24, 2023
PATRICIA M. HAGAN (nee Clyne), age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. Long time resident of Chagrin Falls, she was preceded in death by her husband James, daughter Margaret, sisters Virginia Liederbach and Barbara Ritt, and her mother and father Marie and John Clyne. Pat is survived by her brother Michael Clyne, children Dan...
Robert J. Porter
Mar 24, 2023
Robert J. Porter, M.D., and Mary Clare Porter entered into eternal life, she on August 10, 2020, and he on March 24, 2023. As they were in life always together, so are they now in the kingdom of their loving Heavenly Father. Robert J. and Mary Clare Porter were married for more than 60 years. They are survived...
Ethel M. Gilbert
Mar 22, 2023
ETHEL M. GILBERT(nee Griffith) age 89, of Northfield, formerly of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Otis Gilbert Jr.; loving mother of Kathy (Joe) Pontious, the late Garland and the late Johnny Gilbert; dearest grandmother of Megan (Adam) Klemens and Jessica (Niklis) Petecca; dear great grandmother of Annalynn and Maxwell Klemens; sister of Betty Gilbert, Myrtle Griffith, Donald Griffith,...
Norman F. Hoprich
Mar 22, 2023
NORMAN F. HOPRICH, age 91 of Garfield Heights. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Ivan) for 65 years; loving father of Ellen Hoprich and Mark (Kathy) Hoprich; dearest grandfather of Anastasia and Alexis; dear brother of John, Karl, Pauline, Ann, Grace, Betty, Edna, George, and Gertie (all deceased). Veteran, U.S. Army, and U.S. Coast Guard. Norman served as a...
Richard "Dick" Paulson
Mar 14, 2023
RICHARD “DICK” PAULSON age 87, of Wadsworth. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn; father of Jill Paulson (Melissa Rajewski) and Scott (Erica) Paulson; grandfather of Giovanna, Jack, Quentin, Kate, Isabella, Connor and Sebastian; brother-in-law of David (Susan) Vaughan; uncle of several nieces and nephews. Following an early career as a teacher, Dick spent several...
Lucy M. Lagaza
Mar 9, 2023
LUCY M. LAGAZA (nee Rajnish), age 89 of Bedford, passed away March 9, 2023. Loving wife of the late Michael Lagaza Jr. and beloved daughter of the late George and Mary Rajnish, she was proceeded in death by her sisters Catherine Rajnish, Martha Rajnish, Margaret Raynish, and Mary (late Stanley) Cerankoski and brothers George Rajnish, Vincent (late Pauline) Rajnish, and...
Bruce W. Thomas
Mar 8, 2023
BRUCE W. THOMAS, age 80, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Katherine “Kitty” (nee Wick) Thomas; dear father of Jody T. (Jonathan W.) Power and Melissa T. (Britton S.) McLoy; affectionate grandfather to Thomas G. Power, Brooks V. Power, Colin T. McLoy and Riley B. McLoy; loving brother of Sandra T. (late...
Kenneth A. Bobik Sr.
Mar 7, 2023
KENNETH A. BOBIK SR. age 80, of Bedford. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Kashuba); loving father of Mary (Jeff) Money, Kenneth Jr., Jill (Shawn) Belles and Nathaniel (Hannah); dearest papa of seven; dear brother of William, Laurel, the late Michael, and Marie Biacsi. Friends received Saturday March 11th at St. Joseph Byzantine Church, 8111 Brecksville Rd. from 11 A.M. until...
Imre Mechler
Feb 24, 2023
Imre Mechler Sr., age 87, of Bainbridge Twp. passed away peacefully in his home with his son and two daughters by his side on February 24, 2023. Imre and his beloved late wife, Terez (nee Dan), are together again after 65 years of marriage. He was the dear father of Lazlo (Teresa), Kathy, Terez (Larry) Jerina and the late...
Dianna G. Jones
Feb 23, 2023
Dianna Jones, age 79, passed away on February 23, 2023. Dianna was the loving mother of Kimmy Jones (Jimmer), Nancy Cornell, and the late William Russell Jones; dearest sister to Brenda Tarvin, Marty Tarvin, and the late Russell Kneeland; grandmother of Jason Santa Maria (Holly), Shaina Barger (Scott), Amanda Adler (Frank), Matthew Cornell, Daniel Cornell, Brian Cornell, Allissa Cardenas, Sarah...
Abbot Christopher R. Schwartz OSB
Feb 17, 2023
REV. ABBOT CHRISTOPHER (Robert) SCHWARTZ, O.S.B., age 76. Retired Abbot of St. Andrew Abbey Benedictine Order of Cleveland and longtime faculty member at Benedictine High School. Beloved son of the late Frank and Gertrude (nee Rolko) Schwartz; loving brother of James (Glenda); dearest uncle of Jennifer (Justin) Milam, Cynthia Ann (Fernando Gomez) Schwartz and Laura Schwartz; dear great uncle...
Mark A. Thomas
Feb 17, 2023
MARK A. THOMAS, age 57 of Maple Hts. Cherished son of Agnes (nee Kane) and the late John L. Thomas; dearest brother of John M. (Patricia) and Paul; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Graduate of Bedford High School. Friends received at THE ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF...
Donna M. Josefovic
Feb 16, 2023
DONNA M. JOSEFOVIC (nee Oris) age 77, of Twinsburg. Beloved wife of James; dearest sister of Richard (Lynn) Oris, Michael (Joane) Oris, Paul (Cynthia) Oris, Jeanette (late Jerry) Naasz, and the late Michaella (Duane) Drotar; lovingly connected to Michele Bessler-Tartell; loving aunt and great-aunt to many. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL WILL BE CELEBRATED ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 AT SS....
Edith L. Yusko
Feb 16, 2023
EDITH L. YUSKO (nee Nelson), age 69 of Streetsboro. Beloved wife of James for 45 years; loving mother of Kathy (Benji) Weaver, Richard (Diana) Yusko, Jimmy (Candy) Bradley, Jessica (Vince) Mercurio, and the late Jason Yusko; dearest grandmother of 16; dear great grandmother of 8; sister of 11. Friends received at THE ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE,...
William D Casmer
Feb 12, 2023
William D. Casmer, age 63 of Westlake. Beloved son of the late Robert Casmer and Carol (nee McMillan); dear brother of Robert Roy, uncle, and great uncle; nephew and surviving cousins. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271) THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 from 11 A.M – 12 P.M. with...
Patrick E. Ryan
Feb 12, 2023
Patrick E. Ryan (October 11, 1936 – February 12, 2023). Son of James C. and Mary Gladys (Staebell) Ryan; beloved husband of 62 years to Mary C. (nee Moore) Ryan; loving father of Patrick E. (Denise) Ryan, Jr., Mary (Joseph) Hugar, Pegeen Ryan, Anne (Brian) Lessley, J. Barry (Betsy) Ryan and Joseph (Brittany) Ryan; grandfather of 15 and...
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