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Janet Louise Korn
Mar 20, 2025
JANET LOUISE KORN (nee Dray) age 93, beloved wife of the late James Edward Korn, Jr. for 44 years; loving mother of Donna, Bryan (Nicole), Steven (Beckie), Tracy (Tom) Rossoll, and Daniel; devoted grandmother of Griffin, Isabella, Rachel, Hannah, Cassidy, and Erin; cherished daughter of the late Clifford Sr. and Mary (nee Alcox) Dray; dearest sister of the late Marilyn...
Mary Lou Marchiore
Apr 9, 2025
MARY LOU MARCHIORE (nee Palladino) age 89, beloved wife for 65 years of the late James R.; loving mother of Michelle Perrotti (husband Randy), Mary Lou Geraci (husband Sonny deceased), Deborah Marchiore, Annette Marchiore and Diane Coleman; devoted grandmother of Justin Geraci, Christopher Perrotti (wife Michelle), James Barbarotta (Bryana), Brianne Geraci, Brittany Yavorsky, Vincent Barbarotta, Matthew Geraci, Courtney Yavorsky, Marc...
Sylvia A. Vorasky
Apr 6, 2025
SYLVIA A. (BRETH) VORASKY (nee Martucci) age 89, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Lisa Nero (husband Anthony) and Brian Breth (wife Brandy); devoted grandmother of Megan Weichman (husband Kyle), Taylor Hughey, Kylie Nero, Sebastian and Sophia Breth and great-grandmother of Marlee and Kendall; cherished daughter of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (nee Coccaro) Martucci; dearest sister...
Mary Grace Gentile
Apr 5, 2025
MARY GRACE “Mimi” GENTILE (nee Carmigiano) age 71, beloved wife for 44 years of Sam; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Fanny (nee Gentile) Carmigiano; dearest sister of Sandy (wife Kathleen), Betty Miklausich (husband Frank), Sam (Kathy Hansen) and Sandra “Chick” Speck (husband Carl); loving step-mother of Joey, Lorie and Jimmy and step-grandmother of many; dear aunt, great-aunt, great-great-aunt...
John F. Tilisky
Apr 3, 2025
JOHN F. TILISKY age 79, beloved husband for 32 years of Jan (nee Barbis); loving father of Anna Gabbey (husband Owen); cherished son of the late John Paul and Gladys (nee Baron); dearest brother of Sharon Mills (husband Dale), son-in-law of Bill & Dottie Barbis and brother-in-law of Major & Patrice Barbis; treasured uncle of Jessie & Rob Wagner, Brian...
Brett A. Gulla
Apr 1, 2025
BRETT A. GULLA, age 54, loving long term partner of Jacqueline LeMai; cherished son of Linda (nee Cimino) and the late Dennis; dearest brother of Tanya Puhalj (husband Ed) and the late Tiffiny; devoted uncle of twins Emily and Gracie, and Ava; and loving nephew and cousin of many.
Brett was born on November 24, 1970. Even as a child, his...
Richard P. Pillar
Mar 31, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard P. Pillar, a devoted husband, loving father, adoring grandfather, and cherished companion. Richard left us on March 31, 2025, at the age of 78, after a valiant fight against cancer. He leaves behind a legacy of kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering love.
For 50 years, Richard was the beloved husband of Patricia...
Brian Bukovec
Mar 29, 2025
Brian L. Bukovec, age 66, beloved husband for 38 years of Shari (nee Clucas); loving father of Michael (Amy) Bukovec and Matthew Bukovec; devoted grandfather of Annalise, Clara and Everly; cherished son of the late Albert and Gladys Bukovec (nee Leonardi); dearest brother of Rick (Susan) Bukovec, Susan (Mike Cunningham) Hudec and David (Suzanne) Bukovec; dear brother-in-law and uncle of...
Carol Jean Smith
Mar 27, 2025
CAROL JEAN SMITH (nee Dearth) age 73, beloved significant other of Bob Collier; mother of Bill Smith; grandmother and great-grandmother of many; daughter of the late William and Dorothy "Jean" (nee Trautwein) Dearth; sister of Richard and the late William; companion to her cat Sleepy.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Carol to the American Cancer...
John Matuska
Mar 27, 2025
JOHN H. MATUSKA, age 82, passed away on March 27, 2025. He was the beloved husband to Martha (nee Brys) for 49 years, loving father of Margaret Mary "Meg," Mark (wife Melissa), and Matthew (wife Caitlyn); devoted grandfather of Michael, Benjamin, Myles, and Mila; cherished son of the late John F. and Margaret (nee Pope); dear brother-in-law, uncle, great uncle,...
Sarah Parrino
Mar 26, 2025
SARAH A. "SALLY" PARRINO, age 101, cherished aunt of Mary Jane Parrine, Ph.D. (Ed), Thomas Parrino, M.D. (Patricia and Nancy Dec.), Jerry Parrino (Maria), Joanne Cahill (Brian), and the late Stefani & Lisa Parrino; beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Domenica Parrino (nee Maenza) ; dearest sister of the late John (Dorothy), Louis (Molly), Nick, (Norma and Mercedes), Judge...
Catherine M. Rajnicek
Mar 26, 2025
CATHERINE M. RAJNICEK (nee Gerber), age 96, beloved wife of the late Francis for 69 years; loving mother of Christine Posner (husband Stuart), Joan Churchwell (husband Ron), Kathleen Plautz (husband William), Susan Watson (husband Vic), and the late Mark; devoted grandmother of Tamara, Scot, Mark, Trevor, and Taylor and great-grandmother of 2; cherished daughter of the late George and Agnes...
Serena Dorflinger
Mar 24, 2025
Serena Dorflinger passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, survived by her two children, Hailee & Charlie, and so many others who loved and cherished her.
Serena cared for her family deeply and dedicated her life to creating beautiful moments, both large and small. She was incredibly resilient, selfless, thoughtful, tough as hell, and always a little silly.
To celebrate her tremendous...
Anto Curak
Mar 24, 2025
Anto Curak age 89, of Euclid, born in Sarajevo, Bosnia, passed away peacefully with his daughter Helen by his side on Monday March 24, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Pauline L. Cherished father of Helen D. Loving brother of the late Andjelka. Anto was preceded in death by his parents Josip Curak and Jelena Matanovic.
Family will receive friends to...
Joseph Edward Balogh
Mar 23, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Joseph Balogh, who was welcomed into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He passed away on March 23, 2025, at the age of 86, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by his devoted family.
Joseph is survived by his beloved wife...
Michael Edward Coleman
Mar 23, 2025
MICHAEL EDWARD COLEMAN, born Oct. 3, 1943, and passed away March 23, 2025, aged 81 years, beloved husband for 57 years to "My Honey" Zany (nee Jones), dear father of Kellie Lonsway (husband Chris) and Kevin (wife Nancy), loving grandfather of Amanda Cavano (husband Aaron), Kevin Michael (wife Jess), Quinn VanErt (husband Casey) and Sgt. Lucas Smith, U.S.M.C., great-grandfather of...
Donald F. Johnson
Mar 22, 2025
Donald F. Johnson, born July 21, 1929, in Ashtabula, Ohio, passed away on March 22, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication, service, and unwavering strength.
Donald honorably served his country in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. Upon his return, he met the love of his life, Helen Mukavetz. They were married on October 2,...
Marie Piller
Mar 22, 2025
MARIE T. PILLER (nee Santucci), passed away March 22, 2025, aged 87 years, dearest mother of Robert Baugh (Alexa), loving grandmother of Nico, Aidan and Gianna Baugh, and Olivia Tabak, devoted daughter of the late Nick and Concetta (nee Rossi) Santucci, cherished sister of Henry Santucci (deceased) (Marietta), Elaine DiCillo (Michael) and Virginia Walter (David), fond aunt and great-aunt.
Contributions in...
Daniel F. Sazima, D.D.S.
Mar 22, 2025
DANIEL F. SAZIMA, D.D.S., age 92, beloved husband for 37 years of Carol (nee Iorio); loving father of Scott Sazima, D.D.S., Dr. Gregory Sazima (wife Tracy Brown-Sazima, M.D.), Sheryl Sazima, Michael DeFrancesco, and Don DeFrancesco (wife Tina); devoted grandfather of eight; cherished son of the late Frances (nee Masin) and Henry Sazima, D.D.S.; dearest brother of the late Henry Sazima,...
Morris "Gene" Dempsey
Mar 21, 2025
MORRIS EUGENE DEMPSEY, affectionately known by family and friends as Gene, was born on March 15, 1937, in Sunville, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 21, 2025 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio at the age of 88. Gene was the beloved husband for 58 years to the late Rebecca (nee Southall), the loving father of Rick (Fiona), Kathy Peace (Rob), Nena Malone...
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