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Zigmunt John "Ziggie" Walkiewicz, Jr.
Jun 21, 2020
Funeral Date June 24, 2020Visitation, Tuesday, June 23 from 5 – 7 P.M. and Wednesday,June 24 from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at our Bainbridge Twp location(See full notice below)ZIGMUNT JOHN “ZIGGIE” WALKIEWICZ JR., born on June 4, 1933 and died on June 21, 2020, at the age of 87. Ziggie was born in Natrona, Pennsylvania, where he met and married...
Steven M. Takacs
Jun 20, 2020
Funeral Date June 27, 2020Visitation Thurs., June 25 from 7 – 9 p.m. and Fri., June 26 from 1 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Sat., June 27 at St. Helen Church, Newbury at 10:30 a.m. Because of requirements of social distancing please go to sthelen.com or call 440-564-5805 to register for...
Joseph R. Gongos, Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Funeral Date June 26, 2020Visitation, Thursday, June 25, from 3 – 7 P.M.at our Bainbridge Twp. location(Please see full notice below)JOSEPH R. GONGOS JR., age 75, of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Gallese) for 53 years; loving father of Amy (Alden-deceased) David, Joanne (Jason) Mitalski and Christine (Greg) Pasher; dearest grandfather of Alexis David, A.J. David, Alex Agra,...
Henry B. "Hank" Spilman
Jun 10, 2020
Private family service.(See full notice below)HENRY B. “HANK” SPILMAN, age 84, of Chagrin Falls. Beloved husband of Darci (Hecker) for 35 years; loving father of Thomas (Kristin), Laura (Sean) Tyrrell, Randy (deceased), Lee (Heather), and Jack; dearest grandfather of Will, Delia, Nick and Olivia; dear brother of Landon (Betty Sue) Spilman. Undergraduate of American University and MBA from University of...
Charles J. Morelli
Jun 8, 2020
All services private, with a memorial service planned for later in the year. If you would like to be kept aware of the memorial service, please email the family at mjmorelli2007@gmail.com. If you would like to honor Chuck with a donation to the Chuck and Margaret Morelli Memory Care Endowment Fund please direct it to – Jennings Center for Older...
Robert M. Vozar
Jun 5, 2020
Funeral Date June 12, 2020Mass of Christian Burial Fri., June 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Abbey Church. Family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until time of mass. Internment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of your choice. See full notice for details.ROBERT M. VOZAR, age 94. ...
Ellen K. Lenart (nee Koth)
Jun 5, 2020
All services private.(See full notice below)Ellen K. Lenart (nee Koth), age 73, passed away June 5, 2020. Beloved wife of John for 50 years; loving mother of Joe Lenart and Jaime (Brean) Bark; dearest grandmother of Joe, Maya and JoAnna Lenart and Bianca, Alaina and Liana Bark; cherished daughter of the late Al and Bianca “Blanche” Koth; dear sister of...
Mary Jane Backo (nee Zembiak)
Jun 5, 2020
Funeral Date August 1, 2020Memorial Mass, Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 10 A.M.at St. Martin of Tours Church, Maple Hts.(See full notice below)Mary Jane Backo (nee Zembiak), age 81, of Bedford, entered into the hands of God on Friday, June 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Joseph Jr., Richard (late Chris), Kim (Brian) Navratil, and...
Anneliese H. Long (nee Horn)
Jun 4, 2020
Funeral Date June 6, 2020Visitation, Saturday, June 6 from 10 – 11 A.M.at our Bainbridge Twp. location followedby services beginning at 11 A.M.(Please see full notice below)ANNELIESE H. LONG (nee Horn), age 92, of So. Russell. Beloved wife of Donald E. for 68 years; loving mother of Donald Jr. (Janice) Long, Sue (Joe) Karnitis and Jean (Jim) Mackulin; dearest grandmother...
Ronald P. Kooser
May 29, 2020
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date because of the current pandemic. Final resting place for Ron is at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Zelienople, Pa. Contributions in Ron’s memory are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. See full notice for details.Ronald P. Kooser, 80, of Chagrin Falls (Bainbridge Township) passed away...
James H. "Jack" Frampton III
May 26, 2020
Celebration of Life Service,Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 1 P.M.at Fellowship Bible Church(See full notice below)James H. “Jack” Frampton III July 20, 1971 – May 26, 2020Jack Frampton, 48, went to be with the Lord on May 26, 2020. He was the beloved husband of Brooke (Bjorson) for 20 years;...
Nicholas Rico
May 25, 2020
Funeral Date May 30, 2020Mass of Christian burial Sat., May 30 at Church of the Holy Angels at 10:00 a.m. Cremation to follow. The family suggests donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. See full notice for details.NICHOLAS RICO, age 77, of Chagrin Falls. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Leonard) for 54 years; loving father of Scott (Susan) and...
Joseph A. Vishey DDS "Doc"
May 24, 2020
Visitation, Thursday, May 28, from 4 – 7 P.M.at the Bainbridge Twp. location.Private Mass and burial.(See full notice below)JOSEPH A. VISHEY DDS, “Doc,” 89, passed away from natural causes on May 24, 2020. Born in Kulpmont, PA, Dr. Vishey came to Cleveland in 1942 and attended St. Margaret of Hungary Elementary School and Cathedral Latin High School and was a...
Janice E. Micuch (nee Schneider)
May 23, 2020
All services private for family only. A memorial mass will be held at a later date. The family suggests contributions to St. Thomas More Parish in memory of Janice. See full notice for details.JANICE E. MICUCH (nee Schneider), age 83. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Jayne Ellen (Ron) Faber and Joyce Eileen (Jeff) Stutzman; dearest grandmother...

Scott A. Olsen
May 21, 2020
No services planned at this time.Scott A. Olsen, age 59, of Bainbridge Twp., OH. Born in Fremont, CA. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Cooper); loving father of Kaitlin and Jacob; dear son of John (deceased) and Barbara Olsen; brother of Karen Benson (husband Mark), Greg Olsen (wife Susan) and Michael Olsen (deceased). U.S. Navy Veteran with 4 years of service....
Elvira "Veda" Wagner (nee Boschian)
May 20, 2020
All Services Private(See full notice below)ELVIRA “VEDA” WAGNER (nee Boschian), age 84, formerly of Bedford Hts. Beloved wife of the late Andrew J.; loving mother of Dianne (Ray) Klimko, Andrea Hryb, Teresa Stastny and A.J. (Beth); dearest grandmother of Shawn (Val) Klimko, Paul Klimko, Beth Klimko, Matthew (Heather) and Benjamin Hryb, Megan (Brady) Bonifas, D.J. (Emily) Stastny, Samantha and Drew...
Rita H. Madej (nee Pientowski)
May 19, 2020
All services private.RITA H. MADEJ (nee Pientowski), age 93. Beloved wife of the late Leonard J.; dearest sister of the late Mildred (late Henry) Oryl; loving aunt, great aunt and dear friend to many. All services private. In memory of Rita, the family suggests donations to A Living Tribute https://shop.alivingtribute.org/products/plant-a-tree-in-honor. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford 440-232-1155)

Ronald L. Kaufman
May 15, 2020
Funeral Date May 27, 2020Visitation Tues., May 26 from 5 – 7 p.m. with social distancing and occupancy limits observed. Graveside service, Wed., May 27 at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland at 11 a.m. (Please meet at Cemetery). The family suggests contributions to Vietnam Veterans of America. See full notice for details.RONALD L. KAUFMAN, age 72, of Bainbridge Twp., OH. ...
Barbara Pallai (nee Szabo)
May 12, 2020
Funeral Date May 14, 2020Visitation, Thursday, May 14 from 1 – 2 P.M.with a closing service beginning at 2 P.M.(See full notice below)BARBARA “BORI” PALLAI (nee Szabo), age 86, of Solon. Beloved wife of the late Imre; loving mother of Jimmy (fiancée – Luda) Pallai and Linda (Carl) Schmidt; dearest grandmother of J.C. and Carl Schmidt; dear sister of Gizus...
Theresa A. Cartier Boni
May 12, 2020
All service private.(See full notice below)Theresa A. Cartier Boni, age 55, of Concord Twp. Beloved wife of Brian Boni; cherished daughter of JoAnne (nee Murphy) Cartier and the late Charles E. Cartier; dearest sister of Kevin (Mary) Cartier, Julia Cartier, and Carol (Mark) Pogany. No visitation. All services private. (St. John Funeral Home of Bedford 440-232-1155)