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Michael G. Kerchenski
Dec 11, 2023
Michael G. Kerchenski Sr., age 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on December 11, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1954, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Family was at the center of Mike's life. He is survived by his devoted wife, Linda (nee Klatka), and their cherished children, Mike Jr. (Jenny...
Wanda G. Stec
Dec 9, 2023
WANDA G. STEC (nee Baca) age 96, of Chagrin Falls. Beloved wife of the late John Z. Stec; loving mother of David (Pamela), Maria (Scott) Janda, and the late Monica (late David) Popp; dearest grandmother of Graham (Grace) Stec, Alexandra (Dak Notestine) Stec, Jessica (Robert) Stafford, Alec (Noelle) Janda, Ryan and Jenson Popp; dear sister of the late Lillian...
Alice J. Russell
Dec 9, 2023
ALICE J. RUSSELL (nee Pankratz) age 90 of Stow. Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Linda (John) Poling; dear grandmother of Erik (Christin) Poling and Andrea Poling; great grandmother of Avery, Quentin and Miles. CREMATION. Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271) on Thursday, December...
Joyce A. Moore
Dec 6, 2023
Joyce Ann Moore (nee Mendenhall), peacefully passed away at the age of 85 at home on December 6, 2023. The family extends their gratefulness to the Western Reserve Hospice Team for their compassion, love and care. Joyce was born on January 17, 1938, in Richmond, Indiana to Paul H. and Julia M. Mendenhall. She was predeceased by her parents and...
Mary Marjorie Church
Nov 30, 2023
M. MARJORIE CHURCH (nee Yemec) age 86, of Macedonia. Daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (nee Brodnik) Yemec; sister of the late Jack (Mary Anne) Yemec and the late Edmund (Dolores) Yemec. Aunt, great aunt and great-great aunt. Marge was the VP and Treasurer of the SWUSF; an Associate of the Sisters of St. Joseph, Third Order of Saint...
Christine M. Hughes
Nov 29, 2023
Christine Margaret Hughes (née Charlesworth), age 79, of Bainbridge Township, OH. Loving sister of Richard Charlesworth; wife of the late Henry Hughes; and step-mother of Henry, Philip and Colin Hughes. Chris is survived by her partner Mike Krutilla, also of Bainbridge, and many friends and family, including five grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to a Funeral Mass on Saturday,...
Janet L Fox
Nov 26, 2023
JANET L. FOX (nee Koci) age 87 of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Martin Fox; loving mother of Jeffrey (fiancé Maria), Gary (Martha), and Sharon Fox; dearest grandmother of Brian Sarich; cherished sister of Betty Bucchieri, and the late Marion Tussel. Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF THE...
Barbara Ann Cunnington
Nov 24, 2023
BARBARA ANN CUNNINGTON (nee Taylor) age 96 formerly of Hudson, Aurora, Twinsburg, and Chagrin Falls. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Cunnington for 49 years; loving mother of Arthur (Gillian), Craig (Jill), and Richard Cunnington; dearest sister of the late Franklin (Charlyne) Taylor and late Bernice (James) Wells; cherished daughter of the late Joseph Franklin Taylor and the late Bernice...
John M. Sowers
Nov 18, 2023
The family of John Sowers is truly distraught to announce his sudden passing. He was loved by everyone that knew him. He will forever be remembered for his sense of humor, kind heart, and unparalleled work ethic.
John M. Sowers, age 83, of Bainbridge Township, Ohio. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Pierpoint) for 63 years; loving father of Robin (Eric)...
Marc R. Vernick
Nov 16, 2023
Marc Richard Vernick, age 55, a baptized, cherished child of our Heavenly Father, peacefully passed away after a 4-year battle with cancer on Thursday, November 16th, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the beloved son of Linda (nee Bauer), and the late Reverend Roger Vernick, brother of Kristyn Barbara Prochaska (late John), and Elizabeth Corinne Baroody (Ted); uncle to Samuel...
John E. Schmitt
Nov 15, 2023
JOHN E. SCHMITT, age 87 of Aurora and formally of Pittsburgh. Beloved husband of Judith (nee Whiteshot); loving father of Suzanne (the late Dana) Swain, Kirk (Julia) Schmitt, and Christine (Jason) Schoaf; one of eleven children; cherished grandfather of Mason, Madeline, Morgan, Tatum, and Slater. John was a hard worker who enjoyed gardening and he was a master craftsman specializing...
Margaret "Maggie" L. Hissam
Nov 14, 2023
Margaret “Maggie” Hissam (nee Ashworth) aged 92 of Bainbridge Township crossed over on November 14, 2023. She was born on May 27, 1931, to Thelma (nee Johnson) and Charles Ashworth in Moundsville, WV in her grandparents’ house. She was the eldest grandchild of her Ashworth grandparents. Maggie is preceded in death by her son Tom, her beloved husband Harold “Hadge”...
Charlene Ruszka
Nov 12, 2023
CHARLENE RUSZKA (nee Adkins), age 91 of Bedford. Beloved wife of James Ruszka; dearest sister of Ray Adkins, Frankie Peace, and the following deceased Marie Adkins, Fred Adkins, Chloe Willoughby, Thelma Brader, Bart Adkins, and Wayne Adkins; a loving aunt to many nieces and nephews. Charlene held various careers and spent most of her years at Hyco Plastic Products before...
Sigmund Stephen Peck
Nov 11, 2023
SIGMUND STEPHEN PECK, age 95 of Bainbridge. Beloved husband of Gwendolyn Rae (nee Harmon); dearest brother of Leona (Barney) Veres, Eugene (Doris) Stanger; cherished brother-in-law of Leone, the late Gordon Davis; a dear cousin to several; a loving uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews. Sigmund was a U.S. Army veteran for the 1st Cavalry from 1948 to 1950...
Lily Cameron Shucofsky
Nov 7, 2023
Lily Cameron Shucofsky passed away peacefully in her parents’ arms on November 7, 2023. Lily was born on June 9, 2022, to parents Kyle and Jaklyn Shucofsky. Lily was a beacon of light throughout her 16 months, bringing joy and happiness to everyone she touched. Lily loved dogs – especially the family dog Kona, splashing in the ocean and...
Susan M. DiBiase
Nov 3, 2023
Susan “Sue” M. DiBiase (nee Zlotucha), age 64, of Chardon Ohio went to see her Lord on Friday, November 3, 2023. Sue was the most loving mother of Kaitlyn and Emily DiBiase, and the most devoted and loving wife of husband, Mark DiBiase. Sue was the dearest sister of Joe (Joanne) Zlotucha, John (Sharon) Zlotucha , Mike (Linda) Zlotucha and Tom (Allie)...
Frank W. Fiala Sr
Oct 31, 2023
FRANK W. FIALA SR, age 82 of Walton Hills. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Dlouhy); loving father of Darlene and Frank Jr. (Kelly); dearest grandfather of Hannah, Megan, and Dennis; dear brother of Karen (Don) Hovorka; brother-in-law of Joanie (Gary), Diane, Janet (deceased) (Roger); cherished uncle, great uncle, and a friend to many. Frank met his wife, Rosemarie,...
Donald E. Long
Oct 27, 2023
DONALD E. LONG, age 98, of South Russell, Ohio. Beloved husband of the late Anneliese Long (deceased); loving father of Donald (Janice) Long, Sue Karnitis (Joe), and Jean Mackulin (Jim, deceased); dear grandfather of Claudia Depner (Jason), Robbie Locher (David), Samantha Hermann (Matt), Kate Stefaniuk (Tom), AJ Karnitis (Lindsey), Madelyn McElroy (Andrew), Eamonn O’Shea, and Sean O’Shea; and devoted great-grandfather...
Elena Margiotta (nee Spadafora)
Oct 26, 2023
MARGIOTTA, ELENA (nee Spadafora), age 97 of Chagrin Falls. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Tony; loving sister-in- law of Silvio Margiotta and Jennie Margiotta; dearest aunt of Susan Salem, Loretta Nasca and David Margiotta; dear great aunt of several. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL AT ST. JOAN OF ARC CATHOLIC CHURCH, 496 East Washington St., Chagrin Falls, on Monday,...
Benjamin "Benny" Overlow
Oct 22, 2023
BENJAMIN F. “BENNY” OVERLOW age 80 of Twinsburg. Beloved husband of Lynn (nee Forro) for 32 years; loving father of Mark (Ann) Overlow, Kelly (Bob) Chessar and Lauren LoPresti-Daiger (Josh); dearest grandfather of Nathan, Brenna, and Jae; dear brother of Kathy Lubowicki (Vince), Patrice Podgorny (Rudy deceased), Marianne Penton (J.B.); and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in...
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