Obituaries

VINKO “VINCENT” STEFANCIC age 92, beloved husband for 54 years of Maria “Mimi” (nee Zakelj); loving father of Donna Vombergar and Marta Futey (husband Joe); devoted grandfather of Ana, Kati, Lexi, and Vince Vombergar and Joey, Maria and Tommy Futey; cherished son of the late Janez and Marija (nee Merhar) Stefancic; dearest brother of the late Slavka Gril, Joze and...

The family invites you to join them in Celebrating  Dr. John Rosenberger’s Life on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 2PM at THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CELEBRATIONS CENTER OF CHESTERLAND 12811 CHILLICOTHE ROAD (Rt. 306, just south of Mayfield Rd.)

JOHN W. ROSENBERGER, age 88, died peacefully on the evening of January 30, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, “Dutch” Rosenberger...

Mary Lou McMyler was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles G. Sr. and Dorothy (nee Heuslein). She passed away peacefully, on April 12, 2022, at the age of 73, with family by her side. She was the cherished sister of the late Charles G. Jr., James, Patricia Fotheringham and John, fond sister-in-law to Geraldine “Geri” (nee Grenwis), treasured...

ROSEMARY C. GABANIC (nee Toth) age 88, beloved wife for 67 years of George; loving mother of John (wife Cheryl), Julie, George (wife Kathy), Michael, Thomas (wife Colleen), Mary Simko (husband Richard), Robert (wife Susan), Susan Rico (husband Scott), and Lynn Baioni (husband Phillip); devoted grandmother of Dana Perez, Elizabeth Kiel, Angela Orovets, and Paul Orovets, David Gabanic, Katie Gabanic,...

CHERYL ANN BURICH (nee Ebersole) age 76, beloved wife of James A. “Jim” whom she shared 37 years together; loving mother of Robert (wife Brook) Fess and Daniel (wife Jennifer) Fess; devoted grandmother of Samuel, Olivia, Reed and Elle Fess; cherished daughter of the late Horace and June (nee Hinman) Ebersole; beloved sister of Linda Babb (husband Jack, deceased) and...

ROBERT “CARL” LIEDTKE age 81 of Chardon, Ohio passed away April 12, 2022 following a challenging battle with cancer. Carl will be dearly missed by his family that survives him. His dear and loving partner Donna (nee Linnert); cherished children Laura (Dan) Grajzl, Bryan Liedtke, and Michelle (Keith) Gamiere. He was the proud and loving grandfather of Daniel, Vanessa, David,...

FRANCES A. SICHKO (nee Pongonis) age 97, beloved wife for 40 years of the late Michael, Jr.; loving mother of Francesanne Piunno-Brooks (husband Charles), David (wife Deborah), and Judith Schiciano; devoted grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 15, and great great-grandmother of 3; cherished daughter of the late Anthony  and Anna (nee Tulauskas) Pongonis; dearest sister of Lawrence (wife Carole), John...

Kaj Laurence “Larry” Raven passed away on April 12th at age 91. Larry was born in 1931 and was the only child of Kaj and Marie Raven. He went on to serve his country with honor as an Air Force airplane mechanic in Japan during the Korean War, before returning home and meeting Carolyn Salona. The two married in 1961...

JAMES R. (JIM) JENKINS age 74, beloved husband for 49 years of Marie (nee Bykiewicz); loving father of Christopher (wife Kassandra); devoted grandfather of Caleb, McKayla, Morgan and Victoria; cherished son of the late Raymond and Mabel (nee Goden) Jenkins; dear friend of many.

James R. (Jim) Jenkins was born on April 19, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late...

GRACE MALONE (nee Previte) age 90, beloved wife of the late John R.; loving mother of Michael (Elizabeth) and Gina (Ronald) March; devoted grandmother of John and Jason March, and Andrew Malone; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine (nee Petrone) Previte; dearest sister of the late Russell (Theresa, deceased) Previte, Peter (Ann, deceased) Previte, Frank (Frances, deceased) Previte,...

JUANITA M. CLAPP (nee Huston) age 93, born August 27, 1928, went home to be with the LORD on April 7, 2022. She was the beloved wife of the late Frederick Scott Clapp Sr.; loving mother of Pamela Sue Reagan, Paul Scott Clapp (deceased), Frederick Scott Clapp Jr. (wife Mary), and Harry S. Clapp; devoted grandmother of Sarah Reagan, Suzanne...

VALENTIN KAVCIC age 88, beloved husband of Zdenka (nee Maletic); loving father of Tony (wife Natasa) and Tanja (husband Jay); devoted grandfather of Kyle and Carter McAbier and Peter, Andy, and Jake Kavcic; cherished son of the late Ivan and Maria (nee Kranjc) Kavcic; preceded in death by his brother Silvo Golja of Slovenija.  Survived by sister Mira Rutar, brother...

LT. STEPHEN BROWNING WAITE, JR. age 82, cherished son of the late Stephen Sr. and Gladys (nee Ferguson); dearest brother of Ann Masley (husband William, deceased) and Jane Waite; dear uncle and great uncle to 8 nieces and 3 nephews. U.S. Navy Veteran.

Stephen was born on November 16, 1939 and passed away on April 10, 2022. He grew up...

Nancy Kathleen Nagy (AKA Sally), age 77, passed away peacefully at her home April 8, 2022. Nancy was born to Ruth and Clark Brown. Beloved wife of George Nagy of 56 years. George will tell you 25 of them were happy as he left Nancy in Hawaii for their 25th anniversary and picked her up on their 50th. Nancy was...

CORINNE A. WOLENSKI (nee Karwoski) age 76, beloved wife for 53 years of Kenneth; loving mother of Lorinne “Lori” Chatkewitz (husband Alex), Kenneth Jr. (wife Chandra Barnett), Jennifer Wolenski and Kathleen Ayres (husband Marty); devoted grandmother of Jasmine, Jessica, and Kenny Wolenski, Ava Ayres, Dylan Chatkewitz and Adrian Ayres; cherished daughter of the late John and EvaDell (nee Vickroy) Karwoski;...

FRANK P. RUSSO age 72, beloved father of Nadette Russo, Frank, (deceased), Shelly Marous (husband Chip), Vince (wife Shannon) and Tara Hanchar (husband Jeff); devoted grandfather of Arsom and Frankie Nasseri (deceased), Frankie Russo, Dominic Davis, Isabella Marous, twins Vince and Sam Russo, Enzo Marous, Landen and Mariana Hanchar and Charlie Russo; cherished son of the late Anthony J. and...

LISA MARIE MONTELLO age 56, cherished daughter of the late Salvatore “Sal” and Madeline “Madge” (nee Rose) Montello; dearest sister of Josette Merletti (husband Lew) and the late Anthony Montello.

Lisa was born on September 1, 1965 in Cleveland and passed away peacefully March 15, 2022, after a courageous battle with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She graduated from Regina High School in...

WILLIAM T. WALTERMIRE, SR. age 79, beloved husband for 42 years of Sharon (nee Malone); loving father of Joleen Bradley (husband Joseph), Lisa Poloha, Wendy Monastero (husband Mario), William T. Waltermire, Jr. (wife Kelly), Joseph Lavy (wife Zhenya), and Robert Lavy (wife Christina); devoted grandfather of Jacob Poloha (Megan Reed), Joshua Poloha, Kelly Buechner (husband Andy), Erin Natale (husband Brandon),...

Joseph Gresham Turner III, 64, beloved husband, father, brother-in-law, and uncle passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Joe was surrounded by his loving family. Beloved by many and mentor to countless, “JGT,” “Uncle Joanne,” “Uncle Doe,” will be missed by all who met him.

Joe was born May 6, 1957, in Austin, Texas to USAF Col. Joseph Gresham and...