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Frank M. Purgar

Frank M. Purgar

Nov 3, 2024

FRANK M. PURGAR, age 61, born December 30, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on November 3, 2024, surrounded by his immediate family, after battling several health challenges in recent years.

Frank loved his children, his dogs, his job, and his boat. Frank will be remembered for his dedication to all that he set his mind to accomplish, often in non-traditional...

Carol Story

Carol Story

Nov 3, 2024

CAROL STORY (nee Campana) age 70, beloved wife of James for nearly 28 years; cherished daughter of the late Chester and Helen (nee Lupo) Campana; beloved sister of Barbara D'Amico (husband Frank) and Michael Campana (wife Josephine) and (wife Lori, deceased); loving mother of Nathan Miller and Andrew Miller (wife Kinsey Geddes); proud grandmother of Isaiah Geddes and Lucius Miller;...

Camille Schroeck

Camille Schroeck

Nov 3, 2024

Camille Rose Schroeck (nee Tyczkowski), age 77, passed away on November 3, 2024, from complications of ovarian cancer. She was a successful survivor of Type 1 Diabetes for 55 years.

Camille was born on November 5, 1946, in Erie, PA; the oldest daughter of Raymond and Helen (Jakubowski) Tyczkowski. She was a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and Mercyhurst University with...

Norman E. Knebusch, Jr.

Norman E. Knebusch, Jr.

Nov 1, 2024

NORMAN E. KNEBUSCH, JR, passed away Nov. 1, 2024, aged 79 years. The beloved husband of the late Rosemary J. (nee Palumbo), dear father of John and Ronald, loving grandfather of Gregory (fiancée Kyndra Sears), devoted son of the late Norman E. Sr. and Dorothy (nee George) Knebusch, fond brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle and cousin to many. 

Contributions in memory of Norman...

Ken C. Shei

Ken C. Shei

Nov 1, 2024

KEN CHIEN MIN SHEI age 90, beloved husband of the late Lee Shiu Chi Shei; loving father of Johnson (wife Hsiuhung Lin), Cynthia (husband David Cheng), Amy, Linda (husband James Lin) and Darlene (husband Andy Niu); devoted grandfather of Julia Shei, Iteen Cheng (husband Stephano Hong), Lilian Pan, Karin Pan, Aaron Pan, Jonathan Lin, Jubi Lin, Max Lin, Celine Niu...

Donald M. Grande

Donald M. Grande

Nov 1, 2024

DONALD M. GRANDE age 83, beloved companion of the late Diane Shultz; loving father of Michele Shirk (husband John), Kimberly Arndt (husband William), Stephanie Sentle and Domenic Grande; former husband of Helene Grande and former father in law of Chris Sentle; devoted grandfather of Nicole Staley (husband Tim), Johnny Shirk, Domenic Arndt (wife Sara), Emily Arndt, Christopher, Isabel, Olivia and...

Susan Jane Bowerman Payne

Susan Jane Bowerman Payne

Oct 29, 2024

Susan Jane Bowerman Payne passed away peacefully on October 29, 2024, in Newbury, OH, at the age of 76. Born on November 28, 1947, to Esther and Edgar Bowerman, Susan's life was marked by her dedication to her family, her faith, her passion for sports and play, and her career as a Physical Therapist.

Susan graduated from Shaker Heights High School...

Daniel W. Rieck

Daniel W. Rieck

Oct 28, 2024

DANIEL W. RIECK age 62, died unexpectedly at home in his sleep; devoted son of the late Margaret (nee Ledger) and John J. Sr.; loving brother of Bonnie Varanese (husband Tom, deceased), and the late John Jr. and Larry (wife Penny, deceased); cherished uncle of Amy DeBaltzo (husband Nick), Julie DiCillo (husband David), Larry Jr., (wife Kristin), Jacquie Houser (husband...

Mary N. Liuzzo

Mary N. Liuzzo

Oct 27, 2024

MARY N. LIUZZO, age 96; cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Illuminata; dearest sister of the late Joseph (wife Shirlee, deceased), Carmella DeJohn (husband Deacon Ross Sr., deceased), Anthony, Mario (wife JoAnne) and Nancy Mazzone (husband Biagio, deceased); loving aunt of Ross Jr. & Patty DeJohn, Michael DeJohn, Robert & Lori DeJohn, Carla & Michael Prusak, Christine & James...

Ronald Lee Eliason Sr.

Ronald Lee Eliason Sr.

Oct 26, 2024

RONALD LEE ELIASON SR. age 86, former husband of Sue; loving father of Ronald Jr. (wife Kathy), Randy (wife Marie), and the late Richard; devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Tyler (wife Natalie), Danielle, Lindsey (husband Jim), Erica, Matthew (wife Joy), Kevin (wife Katie), Brian, and David and great grandfather of Willow, Lucy, Xander, and Quinn; cherished son of the late Leonard...

Thomas "Tommy" "Led" "Roscoe" Maresco

Thomas "Tommy" "Led" "Roscoe" Maresco

Oct 24, 2024

THOMAS E. MARESCO age 74, beloved husband for 32 years of the late Kathleen (nee Longfield); cherished son of the late Edward and Kathleen (nee Deinhart); dearest brother of Patricia (wife Mary), Kathleen and Kevin Maresco; dear uncle of Sara (husband Chris), Erin, and Shaelin Maresco (husband Anthony Jasany) and great-uncle of Teagan, Quin and Sadie. Survived by his feline...

Stansa Zitnik

Stansa Zitnik

Oct 22, 2024

Stanislava (Stansa/Slavka) Povirk Zitnik passed away on October 22, 2024 at the age of 84 after her 5-year battle with ovarian cancer. Beloved of Dusan Zitnik (deceased), dear Mother of Dusan M. "Duke", Elizabeth Thelen (Brian), Barbara, Margaret Pilon (Thomas), Nicholas, Catherine Mechenbier (Bert) and Christine Foell (Robert); loving Grandmother of Stephanie (Justin), Martha (Alexander), Matthew (Sarah), Rachael, Olivia, Lindsey,...

Edward Thomas Zupan

Edward Thomas Zupan

Oct 22, 2024

EDWARD THOMAS ZUPAN age 62, passed away on October 22, 2024, joining his beloved wife Jacqueline (nee Caresani) and mother Audrey (nee Reinmann) in eternal rest. He leaves behind his partner, Beth Haug; children, Ryan (wife Rachael) and Megan (Charles); grandchildren, Madison and Charlie; father, Cyril; sisters, Donna Cherok (husband Pete) and Marilyn Hahn (husband Erich); and many friends and...

Joseph Anthony Lehman

Joseph Anthony Lehman

Oct 21, 2024

JOSEPH A. Lehman age 73, beloved husband of the late Roseanne (nee Somrack) for 28 years; loving father of Thomas Lehman and Kristin (Vince) Hickman; devoted grandpa and Papa Joe of Dylan (Olga) Hickman, Gavin (Fiancé Briley), Logan, and Molly Roseanne; cherished son of the late Gerald and Victoria (nee Godec) Lehman; dearest brother of Victoria Lehman; dear friend of...

Michael Edward Felver, M.D.

Michael Edward Felver, M.D.

Oct 21, 2024

Born on October 16, 1956, and passed away on October 21, 2024, after a long battle with cancer. He was born to parents, the late Janet and Edward Felver in New York, and spent most of his childhood and early adulthood in Potomac, Maryland. He is survived by his partner Richard Little, sisters Teresa Northrop and Rosemary Bolino, nephews Kristian...

Joanne Lee

Joanne Lee

Oct 19, 2024

Joanne Lee 윤정분 passed away on October 19, 2024 at the age of 78 at her home in Pepper Pike, Ohio. She was born on September 15, 1947 in a small town of SeokJeok in Gyeongsanbukdo, Republic of Korea. She went on to enter and graduate from Ewha Girls MS and HS and then Ewha Women's University with a major...

Mary Niverth

Mary Niverth

Oct 17, 2024

MARY A. NIVERTH (nee Burdett), aged 72 years, beloved wife for 46 years to the late William Joseph, treasured mother of Jaclyn (husband Mike Trivisonno) and Jamie (husband Jake Paulus), loving grandmother of Kaelyn Aust, devoted daughter of the late John and Marceleine (nee Maerz) Burdett, dear sister of Katherine DeViddio and the late Riley Burdett, fond aunt and great-aunt....

Frank Sega

Frank Sega

Oct 16, 2024

FRANK JOSEPH SEGA, age 72, cherished son of the late Frank and Antonia (nee Sepin); beloved brother of Antonia (Eric) Snyder, Jenny (Nick) Cipollo, and Mary Ann (Rob) Krueger; devoted uncle of Robert Snyder, Mark Cipollo, Carl Snyder, Anthony (Valerie) Krueger, Alexa Krueger, Nikko Cipollo, Evan Krueger, and Tyler Krueger; loving cousin of Stella (Darrell) Saylor, late John (Cindy) Janezic,...

Bridget Byrne

Bridget Byrne

Oct 16, 2024

BRIDGET “BEA” BYRNE (nee Dowd), age 95, passed away on October 16, 2024. She was the beloved wife of the late John J. Byrne, Jr.; loving mother of John J. III (wife Raelene), Thomas F. (wife Paula), Mary Bridget Ribinskas (husband Ron), Anne Marie Fiorello (husband Joe) and Coletta Marie Welsh (husband Mike); devoted grandmother of Michelle, Jennifer, Christina Talley...

Violet Rupena

Violet Rupena

Oct 15, 2024

Violet M. Rupena (nee Vogrin), beloved wife for 64 years of the late Edward J. Rupena; loving mother of Marla Rupena and Sharon Currier; cherished daughter of the late Martin and Mary (nee Mahne) Vogrin; aunt, great aunt and friend of many. 

Violet, or Vi as she was often called, was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She spent much of...

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