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Shirley Ann Lanza
Jan 31, 2023
SHIRLEY ANN LANZA (nee Magargil), age 81, of Chagrin Falls. Loving mother of Paul, Sandra and the late Michael Lanza; dearest grandmother of Jennifer, David, Matthew, and Brian Lanza; great-grandmother of Aiden, Luca and Leo; dear sister of Doris (Frank) Lanza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at the Church of the Holy...
George H. QUAY III
Jan 31, 2023
GEORGE H. QUAY III, age 82 of Bainbridge Township. Loving father of Jeanine (Matt) Domonkos and George H. IV (Kerri); dear grandfather of Ashton and Braden Hunt, Eva Domonkos, George H. V and Timber Quay; brother of Patricia Lybarger and the late Marjorie Larkins. George Henry Quay III was a Bainbridge community legend, avid fisherman, woodworker, hunter, model railroader,...
Patricia J. Horan
Jan 27, 2023
Patricia J. Horan (nee Lucas), age 85, of Bainbridge Twp., passed away peacefully on January 27. Beloved wife of the late Francis; loving mother of Catherine (late Joseph) Donnelly, Susan (Donald) Simpson and late John F. Horan; dearest grandmother of John M. (Alexis) Horan, Lindsey (Scott) Buchanan, Kevin Simpson, Brandon and Ryan Donnelly, Kristine Roberts, Aaron and Stephanie Savel;...
Ralph H Craig
Jan 26, 2023
Ralph H. Craig, age 94, of Bedford Hts. Beloved husband of the late Alice L.; loving father of Nancy (Bill) Belock, Tim (Sue), Ralph (Sheila), Melissa (Scott) Anderson and the late Alan; dearest grandfather of Christopher and Brandon Belock, Brianna, Benjamin and Sarah Craig and Nickolas and Lillian Anderson; cherished great grandfather of Finn Belock and Mia Craig. CREMATION. Friends...
Charles Edward Campbell
Jan 15, 2023
CHARLES EDWARD CAMPBELL, Charlie to family and Chuck to friends, died on January 15,2023 at The Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, of 19 years, his brother, Robert Campbell (Karen), three nephews: Nathan Campbell (Jen), Matthew Campbell (Joni), and Robert Campbell (Colleen), and eight nieces and nephews. Born June 26,1941...
Lynn B. Brooks
Jan 13, 2023
Lynn Byrnes Brooks, age 63, passed away January 13, 2023 at home surrounded by loved ones and her extraordinary collection of pig figurines (500+!).
Beloved wife of Linden E. Brooks for 36 years; loving Mother of Ryan (Lea) Brooks; cherished sister of Tom (Susan) Byrnes and Anne (Owen) Orzack; loving sister-in-law to Madge and Dorothy Brooks; dear Aunt...
Loretta "Lorrie" A. Worley
Jan 10, 2023
LORETTA “LORRIE” ALEXIS WORLEY, age 73, of Bedford. Cherished daughter of the late Chester and Janet (nee Blankenhorn) Worley; dearest sister of Michael (Pat) of Patterson, CA, Mark (Wendy) of Port Clinton, OH, Michelle (Terry Griffin) of Ontario, Canada, Paul (Mary) of Chardon, OH and Christopher (Linda) of Monroe, MI; loving aunt and great aunt of many. Lorrie graduated...
Meloria N. Comerford
Jan 6, 2023
Meloria N. Comerford, 94 (known as Molly) passed away January 6, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Earl A. Comerford; Loving Mother of Frank, Matt (Nancy), Mary (David) Radford, and Amy (Mickey) Burns; Dearest Grandmother of Sarah (Frank) Zambuto, Tom Radford, Quinn Burns, and Dylan Burns; Dear sister of the late Lee Myhre and Milford Myhre. Molly will...
Elvera "Ellie" Camma
Jan 6, 2023
ELVERA “Ellie” CAMMA (nee Branco), age 89, formerly of Bedford, sadly passed away on January 6. Beloved wife of Raymond; loving mother of Cindy Camma and Raymond (Anita) Camma; dearest grandmother of Raymond (Margaret), Vincent and Dominic Camma; dear sister of Doris (late Bernie) Rickelman, late Arthur (Marilyn) Branco, and Joseph (late Kathy) Branco. Ellie was a wonderful mother...
Steven V. Ciuni
Jan 4, 2023
STEVEN V. CIUNI, age 86, of Shaker Hts., Ohio and Hilton Head, South Carolina, passed away January 4, 2023. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 65 years, JoAnne (nee Weber), his children Chuck (Joanne), Joseph (Mary Jo), Chris Ann Catanese (John) and Steve (Laura), his sister Caroline Gruttadauria (Lou, deceased), his brother Charles (Patricia), his grandchildren...
Dale Matthew Jakab
Jan 3, 2023
Dale Matthew Jakab, 71, of Willoughby Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. Dale was the son of the late Duke and Alice Jakab. He graduated from Benedictine High School in 1968, received his BA at University of Dayton and received his MA in Psychology from The Ohio State University. His professional career...
Marilyn J. Synecky
Jan 2, 2023
MARILYN J. SYNECKY (nee Hummer) age 90, passed away January 2, 2023. Marilyn was married to her high school sweetheart William (deceased) for 72 years. Marilyn was the loving mother of Carol (Ted) Givler, Joanne (Pat) Skelton, Linda (Ron) Jefferson, Barbara (Wes) Richardson, William (late Pam) Synecky, and Ann (Joe) Jacobs. She was the dearest grandmother of 12 and...
Florence M. Ptak
Jan 2, 2023
FLORENCE M. PTAK (nee Hoffman), age 87, of Sagamore Hills. Beloved wife of the late Robert D; loving mother of Mark (Doreen), Laurel (Kevin) Whynott, and Eric (Jane); dearest grandmother of Michael (Caitlin), Rachel (Adam Kohler), Nicholas, Joshua (Emily), Anastasia, and Alexandra; dear great grandmother of Christopher, Jack, Miles, and Vivian. Florence loved to travel and do crafts. Family...
Thomas R. Parisi
Jan 2, 2023
THOMAS R. PARISI age 91, passed away January 2,2023 at Anna Maria of Aurora. He was the cherished son of the late Paul and Rose (nee Massaro) and grew up in Maple Hts. He graduated from Maple Hts. High School, Kent State University and received his Masters Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music with a major in...
Arthur "Archie" Kowalewski
Jan 1, 2023
Arthur “Archie” Kowalewski, age 68, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on January 1, 2023. He was the beloved husband and best friend of Karen (nee Forro); loving father of Kimberly Walter (Tim) and Ryan (Sonia); dearest grandfather of Jack and Joshua Walter; dear son of Stella Slechta and the late Arthur Kowalewski; brother of Eric Kowalewski...
Mark R. Wohlgemuth
Dec 23, 2022
MARK R. WOHLGEMUTH, age 62. Loving father of Matthew and Katherine; cherished son of Richard G. and June A. (nee Stemberger); dear brother of Timothy (Cheryl) and Richard; cousin and friend to many. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE., BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF THE FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271), SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31 FROM 11:00 A.M....
Sarah L. Adorni
Dec 22, 2022
SARAH L. ADORNI (nee Sullivan), age 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Aurora Shores, Thursday, December 22, 2022. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of Sophie (Joe) Engler; dearest grandmother, “Granny”, of Brian David Engler; dear sister of Freddie Ruth (late Reubin) Ball, Charles (Cheryl) Sullivan and the late Jean (Paul) Fowler; and special aunt...
Emery S. Kocsis
Dec 20, 2022
EMERY S. KOCSIS, age 94, of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of June (nee Ratkai); loving father of June-Marie (Jeffrey) Angle, Benjamin (Jody) Kocsis, and the late Robert; grandfather of Stephen Kocsis, Elizabeth Angle, and Erin Angle. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 6, 1928, Emery’s life was grounded in Christian family values. His lifelong special interests in scouting and...
Joseph V. Ignazzitto
Dec 20, 2022
Joseph “Joe” Ignazzitto, aged 93, of North Royalton, Ohio passed away on December 20, 2022. He is survived by his dearest sister, Paula Yorkievitz (late Paul Yorkievitz), his former wife Eunice Cengic, and loving father of their two children Gina Ignazzitto (Vern Balodis) and Joseph V. Ignazzitto, II (Karen Ignazzitto), and grandfather to Oliver Ignazzitto (fiancée – Niko Artley)...
David R. Hale
Dec 17, 2022
DAVID R. HALE, age 68 of Stow, OH passed away December 17. Beloved husband of Anna (nee Koteles); loving father of Jennifer Hale and Laura Hale; cherished son of the late Edwin and Loretta (Maloney) Hale; dearest brother of Richard (Karen) Hale; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. All services are private. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford...