Obituaries

Apr 23, 2023

ESTHER F. DITURNO age 89, of Bedford Heights.  Beloved wife of the late Frank DiTurno; loving mother of Linda, Russell (Pam), Debra, Diane (Alex) Cannell, and Frank; dearest grandmother of 16, great grandmother of 18, and great great grandmother of 5; dear sister of Rita (late Joe), late Gerald (Carol), Peter (Val), Caroline (late John), and the late James.  Mass...

Apr 23, 2023

Fredrick May, age 51, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Fred was born in Cleveland, Ohio

to Carol and Wally May.

 

Fred is survived by his former wife Donna Rudnay, their children, Dylan and Audrey, his mother

Carol May, his sister Terry Wells (John), his brother Scott Wells, and his nephew Kyle Wells

(Emily).

 

Fred was preceded...

Apr 22, 2023

 

Donald Paul Monda, 79, passed away peacefully on April 22.  Beloved husband of Beth and beloved father to Emily (Lauren) and Don Jr. (Claire).  Don loved being with his five grandchildren: Elizabeth Poe, Eloise Monda, Henry Monda, Beatrice Poe and George Monda.  Don is survived by his sister Kitty (Monda) Coneglio and brother William Brady. Don is preceded in...

Apr 15, 2023

 

Judith P. Franchina (nee Zala) age 66 of Novelty, OH. Beloved wife of Carmelo Sr. for 39 years; loving mother of Carmelo Jr. (Diana) Franchina and Maria (Joseph Walker) Franchina; dearest grandmother of Sebastian, Milo and Eli; dear sister of Marianna Z. (Richard) Gandolfo, the late Laszlo I. (Susan) Zala, Steven F. (Donna) Zala, Eva K. (J. Robert) Horvath...

Apr 13, 2023

 

MOLLY M. BARTL age 36, of Ravenna. Cherished daughter of Scott and Rebecca (nee Vendrick) Bartl; loving mother of Paul, Mackenzie, William, and Carson; dearest grandmother of Kai; dear sister of Ben Bartl and Faith Bartl. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY EXIT OF I-271) THURSDAY, MAY 4 from...

Apr 9, 2023

Apr 7, 2023

 

JOSEPH E. HANZELY, age 95 of Aurora, passed away peacefully April 7, 2023 surrounded by family. He was born in York Run, Pennsylvania and moved to the Cleveland area in the mid-1950’s. He was employed by the Ford Motor Company in Walton Hills and retired as superintendent, with over 30 years of service.  He is survived by his beloved...

Apr 6, 2023

ROBERT L. SWYT, age 83 of Chagrin Falls.  Beloved husband of the late Katherine (nee Gregor), loving father of Robert Jr., late Sarah, Deborah (John Tutolo) Swyt – Mueller, Shannon (Jesse) Mikluscak, Tracy (Douglas) Thur, and Britton Gregor; dearest grandfather of Nicholas (Rebecca) Mueller, Christian Mueller, Alexander Mueller, Jordan and Gianna Cosentino,  Nichole (Frank) Thur –Collica, Corey and Morgan Thur;...

Apr 6, 2023

JAMES EDWARD SMITH, age 79 of Ohio and Florida.  Beloved husband of Sandra Smith (nee Takacs); loving father of Guy Smith, Donnette (Ramon) Landicho, Kristine (Robert) Atwood, and stepfather of Cheryl (Rob) Lewis; dearest grandfather of Anthony, and Chelsea Smith; Shannon, and Hadden Atwood; Justin and Tyler Lewis; dear brother of Sandra (late Doug) Duryea following all deceased Marge Boland,...

Apr 1, 2023

Harold William Wimer, age 69, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He was the brother of the late Linda Mendez of Cleveland, OH, Patricia Fyffe of Columbus, OH, and Douglas Wimer of Columbus, OH. William was a career professional ballroom and Latin dance competitor, instructor, and studio partner at Riverfront Ballroom in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Throughout...

Mar 27, 2023

CHRISTINE M. WILLIS, age 60, of Maple Heights. Cherished daughter to Fred and Dolores Cale; loving mother to Ronnie Roberts, Dustin (Liz) Roberts; dearest grandmother to Adelynn, Thomas, and Andrew Roberts; dear sister to Tim Cale, Patty (Larry) Nagy, and Fred Cale; aunt to Michael and Daniele Cale, and Rachel Nagy.  CREMATION. FAMILY AND FRIENDS RECEIVED AT ST. JOHN FUNERAL...

Mar 26, 2023

 

JAMES A. BERES, age 83 of Bedford. Cherished son of the late Joseph and Caroline (nee Horvath); dear brother of the late Joseph Jr. Veteran, U.S. Army.  FRIENDS WILL BE RECEIVED AT LIGHT OF HEARTS VILLA, 283 UNION ST., BEDFORD, from  9 A.M. – 10 A.M., with Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Burial Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of...

Mar 24, 2023

PATRICIA M. HAGAN (nee Clyne), age 93, passed away peacefully Friday, March 24, 2023 surrounded by her family. Long time resident of Chagrin Falls, she was preceded in death by her husband James, daughter Margaret, sisters Virginia Liederbach and Barbara Ritt, and her mother and father Marie and John Clyne. Pat is survived by her brother Michael Clyne, children Dan...

Mar 24, 2023

 

 

Robert J. Porter, M.D., and Mary Clare Porter entered into eternal life, she on August 10, 2020, and he on March 24, 2023. As they were in life always together, so are they now in the kingdom of their loving Heavenly Father. Robert J. and Mary Clare Porter were married for more than 60 years. They are survived...

Mar 22, 2023

 

ETHEL M. GILBERT(nee Griffith) age 89, of Northfield, formerly of Bedford.  Beloved wife of the late Otis Gilbert Jr.; loving mother of Kathy (Joe) Pontious, the late Garland and the late Johnny Gilbert; dearest grandmother of Megan (Adam) Klemens and Jessica (Niklis) Petecca; dear great grandmother of Annalynn and Maxwell Klemens;  sister of Betty Gilbert, Myrtle Griffith, Donald Griffith,...

Mar 22, 2023

NORMAN F. HOPRICH, age 91 of Garfield Heights. Beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Ivan) for 65 years; loving father of Ellen Hoprich and Mark (Kathy) Hoprich; dearest grandfather of Anastasia and Alexis; dear brother of John, Karl, Pauline, Ann, Grace, Betty, Edna, George, and Gertie (all deceased).  Veteran, U.S. Army, and U.S. Coast Guard. Norman served as a...

Mar 14, 2023

RICHARD “DICK” PAULSON age 87, of Wadsworth. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Marilyn; father of Jill Paulson (Melissa Rajewski) and Scott (Erica) Paulson; grandfather of Giovanna, Jack, Quentin, Kate, Isabella, Connor and Sebastian; brother-in-law of David (Susan) Vaughan; uncle of several nieces and nephews.   Following an early career as a teacher, Dick spent several...

Mar 9, 2023

LUCY M. LAGAZA (nee Rajnish), age 89 of Bedford, passed away March 9, 2023.  Loving wife of the late Michael Lagaza Jr. and beloved daughter of the late George and Mary Rajnish, she was proceeded in death by her sisters Catherine Rajnish, Martha Rajnish, Margaret Raynish, and Mary (late Stanley) Cerankoski and brothers George Rajnish, Vincent (late Pauline) Rajnish, and...

Mar 8, 2023

 

BRUCE W. THOMAS, age 80, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away on March 8, 2023. Beloved husband of Katherine “Kitty” (nee Wick) Thomas; dear father of Jody T. (Jonathan W.) Power and Melissa T. (Britton S.) McLoy; affectionate grandfather to Thomas G. Power, Brooks V. Power, Colin T. McLoy and Riley B. McLoy; loving brother of Sandra T. (late...

Mar 7, 2023

KENNETH A. BOBIK SR. age 80, of Bedford. Beloved husband of Karen (nee Kashuba); loving father of Mary (Jeff) Money, Kenneth Jr., Jill (Shawn) Belles and Nathaniel (Hannah); dearest papa of seven; dear brother of William, Laurel, the late Michael, and Marie Biacsi.  Friends received Saturday March 11th at St. Joseph Byzantine Church, 8111 Brecksville Rd. from 11 A.M. until...