Obituaries

May 5, 2023

IRENE MAY HEIN, age 91, of Auburn Township, passed away May 5, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House, where she was able to say her goodbyes over several good days to her loving family and friends.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Hein Sr. for 67 years; loving mother of Sharon (William) O’Donnell, William Jr. (Linda), Randolph...

May 4, 2023

   

Richard N. Yoe, age 90, of Novelty, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 4th 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with leukemia. A proud Marine and husband to his loving wife Evelyn(Dinda) of 68 years, father to Mary (Jeff) Lykens and Paul (Leanne) Yoe.  He is also survived by sisters, Marjorie Spanulo, Carol (Sam) Buemi, and...

May 1, 2023

KIRSTEN HOLLY BOHLKE (LUFKIN), age 45 of Chagrin Falls OH, passed away on May 1st, 2023. Beloved mother Brenden Bohlke (MaKenna Vitello) and Isabella Douville; loving daughter of Elaine Lufkin: dear sister of Regan Moore (Alan Cefaratti). Private family service.

 

Apr 30, 2023

EILEEN A. SALUPO (nee Stoffko) age 97 of Garfield Heights.  Beloved mother of Jolyn, Michael (Connie), late Dean and late Salvatore; loving grandmother of Stephanie Lewis, Heather (Jason) Hooten, Julia (Thad) Downs, Vanessa, Sara B. and late Reid Gariga; Great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of 2; Dear sister of Blanche, Richard, Norbert and Dennis Stoffko all deceased....

Apr 28, 2023

THOMAS “TOMMY” F. FREEMAL, age 81.  Born in Cleveland, he was the cherished son of the late Andrew and Emily (nee Belus) Freemal; loving father of Candace and Christa; dearest brother of Therese (William) Meehan; grandfather and great grandfather.  CREMATION. Family and friends will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES- BROADWAY...

Apr 24, 2023

Roland George Caldwell, 89, of Venice, Florida passed away on April 24, 2023.

Roland was born on November 10, 1933 in Chicago, IL during the 1933 World’s Fair to Mildred and Clair Caldwell.  When Roland was 11, the family moved to the farm on Snyder Road in Bainbridge, Ohio.  Roland and his siblings Don, Shirley and Warren had typical farm...

Apr 24, 2023

 

MARY ANN TAYLOR (nee Massaro), age 94 of Bedford.  Beloved wife of the late John E.; loving sister of JoAnn (late William) Harwood and David (Patricia) Massaro; dearest aunt of William and Anthony Harwood, Christopher (Katie) Massaro, Stacia (Nick) Wallace, and the late Jonathan Massaro; great aunt of Lauren and Caroline Massaro, Samantha, Coleman, Olivia and Bailey Wallace and...

Apr 23, 2023

ESTHER F. DITURNO age 89, of Bedford Heights.  Beloved wife of the late Frank DiTurno; loving mother of Linda, Russell (Pam), Debra, Diane (Alex) Cannell, and Frank; dearest grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 18, and great great grandmother of 5; dear sister of Rita (late Joe), late Gerald (Carol), Peter (Val), Caroline (late John), and the late James.  Mass...

Apr 23, 2023

Fredrick May, age 51, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Fred was born in Cleveland, Ohio

to Carol and Wally May.

 

Fred is survived by his former wife Donna Rudnay, their children, Dylan and Audrey, his mother

Carol May, his sister Terry Wells (John), his brother Scott Wells, and his nephew Kyle Wells

(Emily).

 

Fred was preceded...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Donald Paul Monda, 79, passed away peacefully on April 22.  Beloved husband of Beth and beloved father to Emily (Lauren) and Don Jr. (Claire).  Don loved being with his five grandchildren: Elizabeth Poe, Eloise Monda, Henry Monda, Beatrice Poe and George Monda.  Don is survived by his sister Kitty (Monda) Coneglio and brother William Brady. Don is preceded in...

Apr 15, 2023

 

Judith P. Franchina (nee Zala) age 66 of Novelty, OH. Beloved wife of Carmelo Sr. for 39 years; loving mother of Carmelo Jr. (Diana) Franchina and Maria (Joseph Walker) Franchina; dearest grandmother of Sebastian, Milo and Eli; dear sister of Marianna Z. (Richard) Gandolfo, the late Laszlo I. (Susan) Zala, Steven F. (Donna) Zala, Eva K. (J. Robert) Horvath...

Apr 13, 2023

 

MOLLY M. BARTL age 36, of Ravenna. Cherished daughter of Scott and Rebecca (nee Vendrick) Bartl; loving mother of Paul, Mackenzie, William, and Carson; dearest grandmother of Kai; dear sister of Ben Bartl and Faith Bartl. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271) THURSDAY, MAY 4 from...

Apr 9, 2023

Apr 7, 2023

 

JOSEPH E. HANZELY, age 95 of Aurora, passed away peacefully April 7, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born in York Run, Pennsylvania and moved to the Cleveland area in the mid-1950’s. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills and retired as superintendent, with over 30 years of service.  He is survived by his beloved...

Apr 6, 2023

ROBERT L. SWYT, age 83 of Chagrin Falls.  Beloved husband of the late Katherine (nee Gregor), loving father of Robert Jr., late Sarah, Deborah (John Tutolo) Swyt – Mueller, Shannon (Jesse) Mikluscak, Tracy (Douglas) Thur, and Britton Gregor; dearest grandfather of Nicholas (Rebecca) Mueller, Christian Mueller, Alexander Mueller, Jordan and Gianna Cosentino,  Nichole (Frank) Thur –Collica, Corey and Morgan Thur;...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...