Obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

Jul 15, 2025

Janice L. Schnurr, age 50, passed away on July 15, 2025. She was a resident of Sagamore Hills, Ohio and was an avid hockey fan. Jan was a 30-year season ticket holder for the Cleveland Monsters. She also enjoyed train spotting and going to different zoos, her favorite was seeing the tigers. Jan loved thunderstorms, bowling, the ocean (especially the...

Jul 6, 2025

Leona A. Vokas (née Krizman), age 96, of Novelty, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Thomas Vokas (Janet), Martin Vokas (Melissa), and Janet Porter (Thomas); grandmother of Todd Vokas (Mandie), Maggie Murray (Ryan), Zack Vokas (Lindsey), Leah Vokas, Eric Vokas (deceased), Madison Jones (Reid), Bernie Porter, Owen Porter...

Jul 5, 2025

BRIAN C. CUNDALL, age 43, of Maple Heights. Cherished son of Debbie (nee Mikolajczyk) and the late Thomas; loving brother of T.J. (Julie); dearest uncle of Jillian; a dear friend of many. Brian enjoyed sports, was an enthusiast, and an avid dog lover. He was a graduate of Maple Heights High School. Friends and family will be received at St....

Jul 4, 2025

Kathleen A. Bodovetz, age 74, passed away on July 4, 2025. She was a resident of Garrettsville, Ohio and worked in retail as an executive assistant. She loved ceramics, cross stitching, scrap booking, going on vacations to the beach with family, and attending her grandchildren’s sporting events.

She was preceded in death by her son Brian Bodovetz and her sister Tina...

Jul 4, 2025

GENEVIEVE CANNELLA (nee Salvia), age 86 of Oakwood Village, born on July 4, 1939, in Cleveland. Beloved wife of the late Frank Cannella and the late Jack Scharf; cherished mother of Mary C. (Mark) Strimple, Frances M. (Todd) Zvaigzne, and Alex (Rose) Cannella; loving grandmother of Amanda (Jesse), David (Becca), Karlie (Nick), Marissa (Dalton), Mitchell (Abby), Samantha (Landon), Natalie, and...

Jun 27, 2025

ROY EUGENE KEIPER, age 66, of Chagrin Falls passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025. Born on May 6, 1959, in Willowick, Roy grew up in a warm and loving home alongside his parents, Margaret A. (nee Kublin) and Robert J. Keiper, his sister Kimberly, and his brother Fritz. As the eldest of the three children, Roy was thoughtful, dependable...

Jun 24, 2025

RAYMOND S. TELLING, age 88 of Parma passed away on June 24, 2025. Loving father of Richard (Maryan) Telling and Brian (Susie) Telling; dearest grandfather of Jessica (Rob) Cannell and Nadine Simko; dear great-grandfather of Logan and Kasey; cherished son of the late Lafayette and Sophie Telling; treasured brother of the late Truman Telling, David Telling, and Darlene Telling. Ray...

Jun 21, 2025

JAMES G. YUSKO, age 80 of Streetsboro. Beloved husband of the late Edith for 45 years; loving father of Kathy (Benji) Weaver, Richard (Diana) Yusko, Jimmy (Candy) Bradley, Jessica (Vince) Mercurio, and the late Jason Yusko; dearest grandfather of 11; dear great-grandfather of 8; cherished brother of 4. Friends and family will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923...

Jun 19, 2025

Scott Christopher Lanza, age 53, passed away on June 19, 2025. He was a resident of Hollywood, Florida and returned to Bainbridge Township when he was diagnosed. He worked as a body shop manager both in Bainbridge Township and in Florida. Scott enjoyed spending time with his family and loved his children. He was a good friend to many.

He is...

Jun 16, 2025

WILLIAM E. TAKACS, age 91 of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of Shirley F. (nee Hills) for 69 years; loving father of Jim (Lucia) Takacs, Debbie (Chris) Jeffers, and Denise (Mark) McCalla; and his four-legged child, Shadow. dearest grandfather of Michelle Takacs, Stephen Takacs, Alex Jeffers, Ryan Jeffers, Sarah McCalla, and Nicole McCalla; cherished brother of the late Donald and late...

Jun 14, 2025

ANNA ZATORSKI, Age 84 of Bainbridge Township, born April 3, 1941 and passed away June 14, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Jerzy; devoted mother of Malgorzata Witkowski, Artur, and Norbert; dearest grandmother of Angelina, Gabriella and Robert; sister of the late Krystyna Kuczalska and Irmina Domanska; aunt, cousin and friend to many. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 A.M....

Jun 11, 2025

Rosanne J. Macik (nee Lippart), aged 67, of Twinsburg, Ohio, passed peacefully on June 11, 2025. Born on November 11, 1957, Rosanne was known as a strong woman, a beloved wife, devoted mother, dearest sister, and the world's best grandma of 12, cousin, sister-in law, aunt and friend of many. Her life was a profound portrait of love and dedication,...

Jun 10, 2025

DOLORES V. MELNICK (nee Yurek) age 97 of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Steven (former police chief of Moreland Hills); loving mother of Michele Melnick and Patrick Melnick; dearest grandmother of Stacey, Brandon and Dominic Melnick and great-grandmother. Friends and family will be received at St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH 44146 on Monday, June 16...

Jun 5, 2025

Patricia A. Wasilek, age 67, passed away on June 5, 2025. She was a life-long resident of Garfield Heights and worked as a lab technician. Patricia was a member of and volunteer for Ss Peter and Paul Parish. She enjoyed playing bingo, puzzles, baking, and cross-stitching.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Clara Wasilek. She is survived...

Jun 4, 2025

JAMES R. KVORIAK, age 93 of Middlefield. Beloved husband of Joan (nee Kravec) for 70 years; loving father of James J., Richard A (Beth McKenna) and Robert K. (Marissa Hereso); dearest grandfather of 5; dear brother of the following deceased: Joseph, John, Ann Shaffer and Helen Smolko. Veteran of the U.S Army Korean Conflict. James was a graduate of Benedictine...

Jun 2, 2025

Alfreda Hollis (nee Mills) Magri, age 99, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025. She was the wife of Michael R. Magri (deceased) for 72 years and leaves behind a loving and devoted daughter, Michele Kane; dear grandsons Charles Michael Kane (Deborah, deceased) and Brian P. Kane (Kate); cherished great-grandchildren C. Gavin Kane, Mason A. Kane, M. Harper Kane, Beckham...

Jun 1, 2025

Marilyn Mae (nee Ferry) Collier, age 91, of Chagrin Falls, passed away on June 1, 2025, at Kensington of Anna Maria in Aurora, Ohio. Marilyn was born to the late Lydia E. (nee Potter) and late Nowlin A. Ferry on April 11, 1934, in Solon, Ohio. She graduated from Solon High School in 1952. Marilyn attended Cleveland Academy School of...

May 29, 2025

Sally D. Florkiewicz passed away peacefully at age 81 on May 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of 57 years to Tom; loving mother of TJ (Coleen) and Sally Anne (Scott); grandmother to Tommy, Charlie, and Miranda (Jordan); great grandmother to Cal; sister to Jay Dickinson (Nancy); aunt and great-aunt to many; daughter of the late Virginia...

May 25, 2025

MARIAN L. NOVAK (nee Bartos), age 78 of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Stephen; loving mother of Sharon (Leroy) Vlk and Lori (Wayne) Bailey; dearest grandmother of Anna Vlk and Sarah Bailey; cherished daughter of the late Michael and late Anna Bartos; dear sister of the late Dolores (late Richard) Charnovich, Anna Jane (Andy) Yuhaniak and Mike (Ruth) Bartos;...