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Richard A. Renbarger, Jr.

Richard A. Renbarger, Jr.

Mar 11, 2025

RICHARD A. RENBARGER, JR. age 66, beloved husband for 43 years of Bonnie (nee Bydash); loving father of Renee Brozak (husband Joe) and the late Ryan; devoted grandfather of Aubree, Brantley and Bryce; cherished son of Janet Weltman (nee Probst) and the late Richard Sr. and step-son of the late Reuben Weltman; dearest brother of Thomas; treasured son-in-law of Ruth...

Catherine M. Rajnicek

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

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

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

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

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...

Marie Piller

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.

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Daniel F. Sazima, D.D.S.

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

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...

Janet Louise Korn

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...

William H. Wilson

William H. Wilson

Mar 19, 2025

WILLIAM H. WILSON, age 70, beloved husband for 30 years of the late Susan Wilson and cherished partner for 5 years of Laura Camp; loving father of the late William H. Wilson Jr.

William was born August 25, 1954 and graduated from Riverside High School. He worked several years as a tile installer for Permanent Floors in Parma before his retirement....

Antonio Vitulich

Antonio Vitulich

Mar 19, 2025

ANTONIO VITULICH, age 92, beloved husband for 54 years of the late Maria “Mimi” (nee Trselic); loving father of Maria Dolores (Tom) Bielek and Annie (Steve) Kerch; devoted grandfather of Peter (Autumn), Alex (Mae), Brandon (Hayley), Michael (Marissa), Courtney (Alex), Sarah (Anthony), and great-grandfather of Mariella; survived by brother Romano and predeceased by 11 siblings. He was a dear uncle...

Shelby Jean D'Agostino

Shelby Jean D'Agostino

Mar 18, 2025

Shelby Jean D'Agostino (nee Stone), age 87, beloved wife of Ralph for 61 years, cherished mother of Lawrence (Gracie) and Michelle, devoted grandmother of Marissa Willner (Ken) and great grandmother of Evelyn. Devoted daughter of the late James L. and Lottie Stone, dear sister of three brothers and three sisters, all deceased, treasured friend and dear aunt, beloved by many. 

Shelby...

Scott D. Kistler

Scott D. Kistler

Mar 17, 2025

SCOTT D. KISTLER, age 44, was born April 26, 1980 to John “Jack” and Lynda (nee Nevar) of Novelty Ohio. He spent the majority of his life in Northeast Ohio where he cherished the changing of the seasons and Cleveland sports. Scott was a beloved husband of 17 years to Jamie (nee Godale) and the adoring father of Ava Brooke...

Kathryn Cervelli

Kathryn Cervelli

Mar 17, 2025

KATHRYN A. CERVELLI (nee Bordonaro) age 90, beloved wife of the late Phillip for 63 years; loving mother of Karyn Stovicek, Margie Hansbury (Peter), Mary Jo Carter (Donald, deceased) and Nicole Pappas (Thomas); devoted grandmother of Christina (Mark) Rubino, Rachel (Michael) Kolecky, Deanna (David) Oliphant, Scott Ladan, and Daniel Carter; caring great-grandmother of Eve Kolecky, Eleanor Oliphant, and Remy Kolecky;...

Mara Daina Flynn

Mara Daina Flynn

Mar 16, 2025

MARA DAINA FLYNN (nee Amolins) age 80, loving mother of Erika Apelis (husband Markus); devoted grandmother of Karlis, Lilija, and Peteris; cherished daughter of the late Alfreds and Anna (nee Bendiks) Amolins; dearest sister of Ildze Ekmanis (husband Juris, deceased) and Peteris Amolins; beloved sister-in-law of Anna Amolins; dear aunt of Marisa Gudrais, Lija Amolins, Lara Amolins, and Laila Gudrais;...

Marlene A. Powall

Marlene A. Powall

Mar 16, 2025

MARLENE A. POWALL (nee Palermo), age 88; beloved wife for 56 years of the late Michael "Sonny"; loving mother of Vince (Maryfran), twins Nick (Debbie) and Rick (Diane), Michael (Connie), Lisa Rosson (Gino), Denise Bortnick (Steve), and Dominic; devoted grandmother of Chase Powall, Chelsea (Matt) Goryance, Sydney, Ryan, and Mitchell Pascarella, Mariah and Julia (fiancé Joe) Powall, Justin and Angelo...

Joseph Pinto

Joseph Pinto

Mar 16, 2025

JOSEPH PINTO age 96, beloved husband for 68 years of the late Maria (nee Pucella); loving father of Rossana Cherubin (husband Carlos) and the late Italo Pinto; devoted grandfather of Annamaria Stankiewicz- Cherubin (husband Dariuz) and Alessandro Cherubin (wife Renee) and great-grandfather of Liliana and Valencia Cherubin; cherished son of the late Nicolangelo and Maria (nee Tarasco); dearest brother of...

Michael A. Fortunato

Michael A. Fortunato

Mar 14, 2025

MICHAEL A. FORTUNATO age 68, beloved husband of Debbie (nee Sieferd); loving father of his greatest accomplishments, Michael (wife Lindsay), Nicholas (girlfriend Ashlee), and Anthony (wife Jena); wonderful Papa to Owen, Vincent, Gianna, and two precious babies coming later this year; son of the late Anthony and Joyce (nee Blood); brother of Cathie Tyrrell (husband Tom); brother-in-law of Vickie Scheider...

Paul E. Posatiere, Jr.

Paul E. Posatiere, Jr.

Mar 14, 2025

PAUL E. POSATIERE, JR. age 73, beloved father of Laura (Pickering) Gunnoe (husband Jamey) (husband Edward Pickering deceased) and Lana Dawson (husband George); devoted grandfather of Chase “2 Base Chase”, Gabriella “Chipmunk” Gunnoe, Tyler “Sarge” Dawson and Lacey “Lou Lou” Dawson; cherished son of the late Paul Sr. and Rose (nee Calire); dearest brother of Joyce Donato (husband Vince, Sr.);...

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