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Robert J. Porter

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

William R Baker

William R Baker

Feb 10, 2023

William R. Baker, age 94 of Oakwood Village. Beloved husband of the late Lilla A. (nee Loyd); loving father of Cynthia Gainer, Monica (Stephen) Rush and late Veronica Robinson.  Grandfather of ten; great grandfather of fifteen and great-great grandfather of two; dear brother of Juanita Martin, the late Lawrence and late Marcella Earley.  Friends received at THE ST. JOHN FUNERAL...

Joan M Schrantz

Joan M Schrantz

Feb 7, 2023

Joan M. Schrantz, (nee Cowen), age 87, formerly of Bedford.  Beloved wife of the late James A. Loving mother of Bonnie (Michael) Deluca, Becky (Nicholas) Paserk, Beth (Russell) Brikowski, Brenda (Louis) Scicchitano, Brett (Lynn), Brian (Sherry Dennison), and Bambi (Dave Walker); dearest grandmother of ten and great grandmother of thirteen; dear sister of Sharon Kaiser and late Betty Pennington.  Friends...

Audrey E. Holland

Audrey E. Holland

Feb 6, 2023

 

AUDREY E. HOLLAND (nee Templeton), age 93, formerly of Bedford.  Beloved wife of the late Albert; loving mother of Richard D. (deceased), Timothy A. (Candice) and Stephen A. (Karen) (deceased);  dearest grandmother of Michelle, Scott, Craig and Sandra; great-grandmother of Jenna, Kara, Kylie, David, Lexia, Bryce and Viviana; dear sister of Frances, Joy, and Eugene (all deceased).  Family and...

Alan A. Martell

Alan A. Martell

Feb 1, 2023

 

Alan Martell, age 90, of Bainbridge Twp, passed peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 1.  His loving family has no doubt that upon entering heaven, he was welcomed by his beautiful wife of almost 50 years, Margaret Ann Martell (nee Barriball), siblings, Francis Martell Haskins, Fred , Gene, Gary Martell, and his many friends and neighbors. Alan is survived...

William Sylverious McConnell Jr.

William Sylverious McConnell Jr.

Jan 31, 2023

William, "Bill," "Chip", by whatever name you know him, you’d likely know him as a storied man with dark, flickering eyes, excited by the finest wonders in life. Born to the strapping William S. McConnell, Sr. and the beautiful, fire-eyed Audrea Irene Diehl, he came up in the snow laden hills of Bedford, Ohio surrounded by brothers Tim and Terry,...

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