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Virginia G. Vitale
Aug 24, 2023
Virginia G. Vitale, age 84, passed away on August 24, 2023. She was a 51 year resident of Bedford Heights and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her dogs. She also enjoyed baking and was famous for her cookies.
She was preceded in death by her siblings Michael Quattrocchi, Richard Quattrocchi, and Theresa Hegler (John, deceased). Virginia is survived...
Mary M. Germann
Aug 20, 2023
MARY M. GERMANN (nee Laase) age 95, of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late George “Dutch” Germann; loving mother of Mary Skufca, Roseanne (late David Ruple and late Mark Willis) Ruple Willis, John Germann, Michael (Penny) Germann, Tina (Walter) Soeder, Theresa Germann, and the late George J., Kenneth L. and Linda Germann; dearest daughter of the late John A. and...
Helen Catherine Eged
Aug 10, 2023
Helen C. Eged, age 89, passed away on August 10, 2023. She joined the Vincentian Sisters of Charity of Bedford when she was 14 years old and left the order in 1962. She taught in many schools in the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, including St. Wendelin, Our Lady of Angels, and St. Ignatius Elementary School. Helen loved teaching, babysitting, and...
John J. Dusek
Jul 24, 2023
JOHN J. DUSEK, age 85, of Sagamore Hills. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Reutener) for 59 years; loving father of Russell (Sharon) and Todd (Dina); dearest grandfather of Hannah, Lauren and Charles; dear brother of Peter (Jean), Pauline “Dolly” Baca, and the late Josephine (Alan) Magyar. Veteran, U.S. Army. FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME,...
Edward J. Bellan
Jul 24, 2023
EDWARD J. BELLAN, age 82 of Novelty. He is survived by his wife Donna (nee Warner) of 50 years, loving father of Greg (Amanda) and Mark (Meagan) Bellan; dearest grandfather to Grayson, Crew, Link, Scarlett, and Everett; brother of the late Mary Ann (Dan) Corazzi and the late Loretta Thomas. He was an uncle to Danny, Melissa, Maura, Jennifer, and...
Lillian "Lori" Mauser
Jul 11, 2023
Lillian “Lori” Mauser, age 88, passed away on July 11, 2023. Lori was a long-time Bedford resident and worked as a secretary for the City of Bedford. She also was the owner of Lori’s Poodle Grooming. Lori enjoyed camping and cooking out and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Streetsboro, Ohio.
She is survived by her...
Joan Howard
Jul 8, 2023
JOAN HOWARD (nee Azzolina), age 86 of Bedford, passed away on July 8, 2023. Joan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 12, 1937. Joan’s family including her two sisters, Mary, and Phyllis (both deceased) moved to Maple Hts. where Joan attended St. Wenceslas and Maple Hts. High School. In 1957, her husband Ed Howard (deceased) moved to Bedford. Joan...
Melvin R. Harris Jr.
Jul 7, 2023
Melvin R. Harris Jr., age 79, passed away on July 7, 2023. He was a supermarket manager and enjoyed garage sales and flea markets. He was a Vietnam Era Navy veteran, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. He also enjoyed cars, pocket watches, jewelry, and war memorabilia.
He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Sr. and Virginia....
William J. Schlessman
Jul 5, 2023
William J. Schlessman, age 77, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was a computer programmer, working for Stouffer’s, National City Bank, and Blue Cross. William was an avid golfer, playing over 7,000 rounds of golf during his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents William and Dorothy. William is survived by his siblings Cathy Pozar, Richard (Cathy),...
John S. Lachowski
Jul 4, 2023
JOHN S. LACHOWSKI aka “CHOWDER,” aged 64, after a fierce and brave 4 yr. battle with leukemia, rode a sky rocket to Heaven on July 4, 2023 - Independence Day – his favorite holiday.
Loving son of John and the late Nancy (nee Gergye); dear brother of Denise (Cindy Klements), Sharon Dewhirst and Mary (John) Pastirik; devoted Godfather...
James S. Malone
Jun 29, 2023
JAMES S. MALONE, age 79 of Macedonia. Cherished son of the late Gustave and Marion (nee Armstrong); dear brother of Robert and Donald “Skip” (both deceased); brother-in-law of Patricia Malone and uncle to many. Special thanks to the caregivers at the Bonnie Road home. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY...
Gloria Ann Lewis
Jun 27, 2023
GLORIA ANN LEWIS, (nee Ganci) age 87, of Bainbridge Township, passed away on June 27. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Ray for 58 years; loving mother of Patti (Mike) Gmitra, David Ray (Cheryl) and Kathi (late Tony) Palazzi; dearest grandmother of Jessica (Jason) Prescott, Jason Davies, Elissa (George) Frasure, David Robert Lewis, Kaitlyn Lewis and...
Paz D. David
Jun 27, 2023
PAZ DIZON DAVID, age 86, born December 13,1936 in Pampanga, Philippines and died June 27, 2023. Daughter of Arsenio and Maria Consolacion; married to Benjamin T. (deceased) for 31 years; beloved Ma to Arnel, (Ivy), Alvin (Joyce), Albert (Linda), Alden (deceased) (Amy), Anson (Ludy), and Aster (Debra); Lola to Alexis, A.J., Andrea, Christopher, Ethan (deceased), Ashley, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Arrow,...
Kimberly A Berry
Jun 19, 2023
KIMBERLY “KIM” A. BERRY, age 61. Cherished daughter of Mary Ann (nee Petron) and the late Gerald Berry; dearest sister of Laura (Dennis) O’Neill, David (Marilyn) Berry, and the late James “Jim” Berry; loving aunt of Caitlin (Micah) Risacher, Meghan (Charles) Gibson, Michael O’Neill, David “Cory” Berry, Evan Berry, and Joshua Darty-Berry; dearest great-aunt of two. Kim was a loving...
James A Hernandez
Jun 17, 2023
JAMES A. HERNANDEZ, age 52, of Maple Hts. Cherished son of Marie (nee Zeller) and Michael Barle; loving brother of Mark, John and the late Edward Hernandez. Jim fought bravely in his battle with cancer and died peacefully. CREMATION. Friends will be received at our Lady of Hope Church, Bedford, on Saturday July 1 from 10 A.M. – 11 A.M....
Patricia A. Sheranko
Jun 14, 2023
PATRICIA A. SHERANKO (nee Podlogar) age 91, of Bedford, and formerly of Uniontown, PA. Beloved wife of the late Samuel; loving mother of Samuel and Gary (Cheryl) Sheranko; dearest grandmother of Michael (Alice), Kate (Bruce) Manson, Elizabeth (Mike) Mazurkiewicz and Kelly Sheranko; great-grandmother of Cole, Elliott and Emory; dear sister of Lucille O’Neal, late Anthony Podlogar and late Mary...
Theresa Giallombardo
Jun 13, 2023
THERESA GIALLOMBARDO (nee Greco), age 94 of Maple Heights. Beloved wife of the late Anthony J.; loving mother of Antoinette “Toni” (late Tom) Zobel, Philip (Jocelyn Kearns) and Anthony; dearest grandmother of Jesse Giallombardo (Billie Howard), Thomas Zobel and Kristen (Keith) Vesely; cherished daughter of the late Domenick and Jennie (nee Ferraro) Greco; dear sister of the late Joe...
Joy W. Wolfe
Jun 7, 2023
JOY W. WOLFE (nee Wengel), age 67 of Novelty, entered into rest June 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Lowell; cherished daughter of the late Richard and Suzanne (nee Cowan) Wengel. Cremation. Friends will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 16381 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT 306), CHAGRIN FALLS, 44023 (2.5 MILES NORTH OF RT. 422), SATURDAY, JUNE 17 FROM 1 –...
Jeannie C. Torrey Sike
Jun 7, 2023
JEANNIE C. TORREY SIKE (nee Benzie) age 89 of Northfield Center. Beloved wife of William H. Sike and the late Robert J. Torrey; loving mother of Jeffery Torrey, Natalie Williams, late Michael Torrey (Cheryl), Craig Torrey, Renee Andrus, Christopher Torrey, and Lynne Sike and the late William B. Sike; dearest grandmother and great-grandmother; dear sister of Irene Fajfar. Friends and...
Barbara F. Dark
Jun 2, 2023
BARBARA F. DARK (nee Kennedy) age 81. Cherished daughter of the late William L. and Frances Kennedy; loving mother of Guy Dark III, Charlene Dark (David Catalano), Buddy Pfundstein, and the late Jason Dark; dearest grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 4; dear sister of Joan Witt and William (Joan) Kennedy. Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL...
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