Obituaries
Join Us in Honoring the Lives of Those Who Have
Passed, Celebrating the Impact They Had on Us All
Jeffrey R. Forsberg Sr.
Nov 25, 2024
"I can see death, it’s a beautiful thing." These were among the final words of Jeffrey Richard Forsberg Sr., a testament to his grace and unyielding compassion and care letting his family know that he was at peace. Jeff embarked on his next journey on November 25, 2024, at the age of 66, surrounded by the love and comfort of...
Branko Zovko
Dec 18, 2024
Branko Zovko, age 83, of Highland Heights, passed away December 18, 2024. He was born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, on January 7, 1941.
He was a proud and loving husband, father and grandfather who will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Branko is survived by his dear children: William (Joan), Branimir (Katie Turcoliveri); his grandchildren: Jenna (Dominic Barker) and Maya;...
Robert K. Grisdale
Dec 16, 2024
ROBERT K. GRISDALE age 82, beloved husband of Susan Lanning and the late Patricia (nee Gray); loving father of Marian Grisdale (husband Alan Grandy), Christine Dixon (husband Michael), Robert K. Jr. (wife Laura) and Major John C., USMC (Ret) (wife Mary) and step-father of Tracey Lanning, Frank Lanning (wife Cheryl) and David Lanning (wife Dalanda); devoted grandfather of 16 and...
Lillian Kula
Dec 11, 2024
Lillian A. Kula (nee Femec) gained her angel wings in the early morning hours of December 11, 2024, at the age of 85. She was a native and resident of Huntsburg, Ohio. She was born on July 1, 1939, as the only child of Anton and Jennie Femec. She married the love of her life Rudy Kula on May 9,...
Frank Anthony Valencic, Jr.
Dec 10, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Frank Anthony Valencic, Jr., age 82, of Eastlake, OH after a short illness. He passed away December 10, 2024, peacefully surrounded by his family. He was born on August 14, 1942, to Frank Anthony Valencic Sr. and Elizabeth (nee Sokach), into a family with proud Slovenian and Croatian heritage,...
Stephen Szekely
Dec 9, 2024
Stephen was born on September 21, 1926 on the West side of Cleveland. He regaled us with many a story of his childhood, riding the Trolley all day with his brother Charles, helping his Mom by going to the market pulling his wagon behind him to carry the groceries, helping at his Father's Shoe Repair Shop. Later going to the...
George H. Olic
Dec 9, 2024
GEORGE H. OLIC age 84, passed away on December 9, 2024. George was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 15, 1940, to George and Sarah, and lived in Willowick for 57 years. After graduating from John Adams High School, he served as a Second Class Aviation Electronics Technician in the US Navy. George continued his education at Cleveland State University...
Chi Yong Brown
Dec 7, 2024
Born in Yemi, South Korea, Chi Brown lived a life full of love and dedication. She made her home in Cleveland, Ohio, where she devoted herself to caring for her family as a homemaker. Chi was the proud mother of two sons, Jamall and Michael Brown, and shared a chapter of her life with her ex-husband, James Brown.
Known for her...
Tammy Lynn Gray
Dec 7, 2024
TAMMY LYNN GRAY (nee Bowman) age 62; was born on February 16, 1961, in Warrensville Center, Ohio. She spent the beginning of her childhood in Burton, Ohio before moving to Madison, Ohio with her family at 9 years old. She attended Madison schools before earning her GED. Tammy was proud of the work she and her former husband, Steve, did...
Katie Jeter
Dec 4, 2024
KATIE L. JETER (nee Crowell) age 81, beloved life-long partner for over 40 years of Robert Holmes; loving mother of Angela Bishop; devoted grandmother of Raynard Bishop; cherished daughter of the late Aaron and Olivia Crowell; dearest sister of Mary Love and the late Clinton Crowell, Rosie Hale and Lillie Parker; dear aunt of Vicki McClure, Chinia Coleman, Vanessa Johnson...
Corinne A. Purtill
Dec 2, 2024
CORINNE A. PURTILL (nee Caster) age 78, beloved wife for 50 years of Donald; loving mother of Michael and Carly Purtill (Jonathan Melzer); cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Ann (nee Chervenak) Caster; dearest sister of Jan Caster, Beth Shea, the late Tom Caster (Rose), and the late Bob Caster (Cindy); sister-in-law of the late Kathy; dear aunt of...
David W. Moyar
Dec 2, 2024
David William Moyar, beloved son, brother and uncle, passed away on December 2, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic after a long and valiant battle with chondro sarcoma cancer. David was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 29, 1967 to Bert and Marjorie Moyar. He graduated from Hawken School and went on to Yale University, where he majored in English and...
Gregory D. Belcher
Dec 1, 2024
Gregory D. Belcher age 60, passed away suddenly on December 1, 2024. Loving husband of 31 years to Tammy (nee Tretera). Devoted father Becca Frieszell (Josh), Jessica and Jonathan Belcher. Loving grandpa of Tobias. Dear brother of Andrea (Stephen) Jessoe, Thomas Kidd, and Scott Kidd (Tina), and Melanie (deceased). Cherished son of Jerome (deceased), and Donna Kidd.
Family will receive friends...
David Elliott Valentine
Dec 1, 2024
DAVID ELLIOTT VALENTINE age 71, beloved husband of the late Ellen (nee MacGregor); loving father of Heather (Jared) Valentine-Gold and Julia (Christopher) Valentine Muller; devoted grandfather of Everett Gold, Jaxson Muller, Laurel Muller, and Quinn Muller; cherished son of the late Richard E. and Lois (nee Petersen) Valentine; dearest brother of Alice Valentine, Nancy (Robert) Valentine-Adams, and the late Richard...
Eugene Ruscher
Dec 1, 2024
EUGENE J. RUSCHER age 77, beloved husband of Donna (nee Wirsing) for 56 years; loving father of Chris (Carrie) Ruscher, Kelly (Geoff) Thompson, and Kevin Ruscher; devoted grandfather of Ryley Thompson, Tyler Thompson, and Phineas Ruscher; cherished son of the late Eugene Francis and Helen (nee Lampert) Ruscher; dearest brother of Harry (Joan) Meyer, Edward Meyer, Patrick (Anne) Meyer, and...
Kenneth R. Fetheroff
Nov 27, 2024
KENNETH R. FETHEROFF, age 64, cherished son of the late Kenneth H. and Catherine (nee Foley); dearest brother of Michael (Judie Segan), Deborah Beranek, Maureen Foldesi (husband Frank), Kevin and the late Eileen and Timothy; dear uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Ken was born on January 27, 1960, and passed away on November 27, 2024. He was born in...
Catherine Pam Caine
Nov 26, 2024
Catherine Pam Caine, age 74, died peacefully in her sleep Nov. 25,2024. Pam was the wife of William Caine (deceased) and mother of Ashleigh Caine (Ash). Pam loved all of her extended family as well as being "Mom" to puppy Jack. Pam especially enjoyed Daytona Beach vacations with Bill. She loved spending family vacations on Lake Erie and at Hocking...
Charlene Engel
Nov 26, 2024
Charlene Stant Engel, Ph.D., a polymath and passionate advocate for the arts, passed away on November 26, 2024, at the age of 78. A daughter of Vernon Earl Stant and Mary Rawles Stant of Norfolk, Virginia, she was a celebrated artist, museum director, scholar, educator, writer, and a devoted mother and grandmother.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Charlene's creative journey began in...
Mary Pat Peklar
Nov 25, 2024
MARY PAT PEKLAR (née Deveney) age 68, beloved wife of Konrad for 43 years; loving mother of Amelia, Maureen (Max) Crow, and Kevin; devoted grandmother of Caroline and Carson; cherished daughter of Vincent and the late Joan (née Byrne) Deveney; dearest sister of Laureen Deveney, Joanie Deveney, Brigid Deveney, and the late Kathie Biliani, and Chuck Deveney; dear sister-in-law, cousin,...
Thomas S. Verdi
Nov 23, 2024
THOMAS S. VERDI age 70, died unexpectedly while surrounded by family on November 23, 2024. For 45 years, Tom was the beloved husband of Margaret “Margy” (nee O’Hare); loving father of Kathleen “Katie” Impullitti (Nick), Danny (Jenny), Brian, and Jane Lihani (Jonathan); devoted grandfather of Joey, Jack, Quinn, and Colton; cherished son of the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Kozel);...
Our Homes
South Euclid
DeJohn - Flynn - Mylott
Funeral Home
Willoughby Hills
DeJohn - Flynn - Mylott
Funeral Home
Chardon
DeJohn Funeral Homes &
Crematory
Chesterland
DeJohn Funeral Home &
Celebrations Center
Connect With Us
Direct Access
