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Michael Johns

Michael Johns

Feb 23, 2024

MICHAEL J. JOHNS, age 86, died peacefully at home February 23, 2024. Devoted husband for 47 years of the late Nicolette L. “Nikki” (nee Nardolillo); cherished father of Michael N. (Deb), Mark (Shelley), Marianne Parkinson (Steve), Monica VanderLinden (Shane), Marcia, and Michelle Shaw (Jim). Beloved companion of 14 years, fiancé, Carol Keck.

Treasured grandfather of Liz (Ron), Michael, Christina (Steve), Allison,...

Shirley Elizabeth Travaglini

Shirley Elizabeth Travaglini

Feb 22, 2024

On February 22, 2024, Shirley Elizabeth Travaglini passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born at home on Halloween, on the family farm in Harmonsburg, PA. She remembered difficult days and many hardships, but some of her fondest memories were formed during her childhood on a working farm. 

She was the youngest of Joseph and Estella Tovey's twelve children....

John Sabetta

John Sabetta

Feb 20, 2024

JOHN N. SABETTA age 75, beloved husband for 43 years of Ginger (nee Keltner); loving father of William (wife Karen Mastrangelo), John, and Robert; devoted grandfather of Gabriella and Gianna; cherished son of the late Sue (nee Fratantino) and Billy Sabetta; dearest brother of Sandie Benedict (husband Rick, deceased); dear uncle of Alisa O’Brien (husband Jeff) and Ricky Benedict; dear...

Deborah L. Lundeen

Deborah L. Lundeen

Feb 20, 2024

DEBORAH L. LUNDEEN (nee Boduszek), age 70, beloved wife for 47 years to Thomas M. Sr., loving mother of Thomas M. Jr. (wife Megan Malone) and Tara M. Belisle, dear grandmother of Savannah, Olivia and Alexandria Belisle, devoted daughter of the late John and Emily (nee Dloniak) Boduszek, cherished sister of Donna Ceo (partner Jerry Barczyk), John “Jack” Boduszek and...

James Martines

James Martines

Feb 19, 2024

JAMES J. MARTINES (Jim Martino) age 94, beloved husband for 73 years of Marilyn (nee Ramaciatti); loving father of Salvatore (wife Della), Joyce Moss (husband Joe) and Diane Jeunnette (husband Jeff); devoted grandfather of Jimmy, Sal, Nick, Gina Mersonia, Alex Moss, Lauren Jeunnette, and great-grandfather of 9; cherished son of the late Salvatore and Anna (nee Roberto); dearest brother of...

Katarina Urbancic

Katarina Urbancic

Feb 16, 2024

KATARINA URBANCIC (nee Osredkar) age 82, beloved wife for 48 years of the late Stefan; loving mother of Mark (wife Michelle), Valeria Stinson (husband Michael), and Klemen (wife Stephanie); devoted grandmother of Rebecca Hite (husband Nathan), Elizabeth, Gabriella, Milan, Daniel and Thomas; cherished daughter of the late Anton and Marjana (nee Bogataj) Osredkar; dearest sister of Marjanca Vegel (husband Anton,...

Michael John Smolinsky

Michael John Smolinsky

Feb 14, 2024

MICHAEL JOHN SMOLINSKY age 81, beloved husband for 62 years of Laurine (nee Janis); loving father of the late Michael Andrew; cherished son of the late John and Jennie (nee Papesh);  brother of John (wife Ellie), Zeke (husband Thomas) and Susan (husband Huw deceased); brother-in-law of Andrew Janis (wife Mary Ann deceased) and Diane Klug (husband Ken); and uncle, great...

Kaaren Wright Biggin

Kaaren Wright Biggin

Feb 13, 2024

Services will be private.  Final resting place will be at Foxfield Preserve in Wilmot, Ohio.  

Elizabeth Schall

Elizabeth Schall

Feb 13, 2024

ELIZABETH SCHALL (nee Revay) age 88, beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Debra Schall and Janice Moskin (husband Michael); devoted grandmother of Kelly Lynn Varner (husband Adam), Sarrah Michelle Hannebique (husband Michael) and Amy Lee Moskin (husband Corey Miller) and great grandmother of Zinoviy, Jaxson, Jase and Ronan; cherished daughter of the late Martin and Anna (nee...

William Sites Kiser, MD

William Sites Kiser, MD

Feb 12, 2024

William Sites Kiser, MD, 96, died February 12, 2024, at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. The first son of William Raymond and Mabel Sites Kiser. Bill was born January 27, 1928, in Romney, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Eugenia Crow; and survived by three sons - William II (Kristin) of Athens, Ohio; Jonathan...

Brian J. Jackson

Brian J. Jackson

Feb 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved father, Brian Jackson who departed from this world on February 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving children Bob, Nancy, Jan, and Steve. He leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness and cherished memories that will forever be etched in our hearts. 

Brian was born August 27, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio to...

Marie Fink

Marie Fink

Feb 9, 2024

MARIE FINK (nee Hoge), aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Richard J., dearest mother of Mary Ann Ricciardi (deceased) (husband James), devoted sister of Joseph Hoge (wife Frieda) (both deceased), Alfons Hoge (deceased) (wife Erika), and Gustav Hoge (wife Johanna) (both deceased), treasured aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. 50-year member of E.O.U.V. Ladies Auxiliary.

Originally born in...

David Raymond Jones

David Raymond Jones

Feb 7, 2024

DAVID RAYMOND JONES age 36, cherished son of Robert W. (wife Mary) and Marian Fabec; dearest brother of Jessica Jones; partner in life to Kelley Reed; God Father of Mariya Reed; loving uncle of Athena; dear nephew, cousin, and friend of many, especially Nicolle Gibson.

David was born on December 8, 1987, in Painesville, Ohio and attended Willoughby South High School....

Paul Spencer Smith

Paul Spencer Smith

Feb 6, 2024

PAUL SPENCER SMITH age 68, beloved husband for 25 years of Karen (nee Drexler); cherished son of the late Francis and Gertrude (nee Kapitz); dearest brother of Anne Clausen, Tom Smith (wife Rose) and the late Richard; loving son-in-law of Virginia and the late Raymond Drexler; treasured brother-in-law of Patricia and Tom Ackerman, Steven Drexler and the late Richard and...

Samuel M. Marconi

Samuel M. Marconi

Feb 6, 2024

SAMUEL M. MARCONI, aged 57 years, dearly loved father of Katherine “Katie” (partner Cougar Garey), devoted son of the late Salvatore A. and Maryann (nee Fuchs), cherished brother of Matthew (wife Theresa) and the late Angela, loving uncle of Ryan and Alex, pet-dad to Starla. 

Sam was an amazing dad and a world class body builder. He enjoyed lifting weights in...

Edward T. Donovan

Edward T. Donovan

Feb 4, 2024

Edward Thomas Donovan, 84, entered into eternal rest on February 4, 2024 after battling multiple health issues. Edward grew up in the Collinwood neighborhood of Cleveland before moving to Willowick in 1971. Edward lived in the same house until moving to a retirement community in 2013 and then finally residing at Danbury Assisted Living in Mentor.

Edward, born in 1939, was...

LORRAINE ROSNER

LORRAINE ROSNER

Feb 3, 2024

Bashert and loving hearts cannot be kept apart.  Sam got tired of waiting for his golden girl and she joined him on 2/3/24, two days ahead of when Sam left on 2/5/23.   Lorraine dedicated her life to Sam, her children and family.    Robin and Sam provided care to her in recent years, dealing with the challenges of dementia....

Roger Plants

Roger Plants

Feb 3, 2024

ROGER LEE PLANTS age 63, beloved husband for 40 years of Connie (nee Dudich); loving father of Roger Jr. and Ryan; cherished son of the late William and Hazel (nee Sprowls); dearest brother of the late Samuel (wife Tammy); devoted son-in-law of the late Frank and Delores Dudich; dear uncle of Tyler; treasured brother-in-law and uncle of many. U.S. Navy...

Judith L. Boothe

Judith L. Boothe

Feb 2, 2024

JUDITH L. BOOTHE (nee Hisey) age 85; beloved wife of the late Robert Sr.,loving mother of Laura Verdone (Greg), Pamela Hannold (Jerry, deceased), Jennifer Bistok Reed, and Amy Bistok, devoted grandmother of Timothy, Justine, Harrison, Tristan, Elizabeth, and Noah; cherished daughter of the late Winton and Nina Hisey (nee Allen); dearest sister of Greta "Joan" Licht ( Jerry, deceased) and...

Alyssa Raybuck

Alyssa Raybuck

Feb 2, 2024

Devoted wife, daughter, sister, niece, granddaughter, and friend Alyssa Raybuck (Giannirakis), passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives to the fullest.Alyssa is survived by her loving husband, William Raybuck, her sister Marina Giannirakis (fiancé, Will Singer), her parents Peter...

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