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Fred F. Birk
Aug 12, 2024
Fred F. Birk, DVM, of Mayfield Village died suddenly on August 12, 2024, at Hillcrest Hospital. Born on May 19, 1940, Fred grew up in Euclid, graduating from St. Joseph’s High School in 1958. He went on to study at John Carroll University, join the United States Marine Corps, and graduate from the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine...
Irene Brashear
Aug 11, 2024
IRENE M. BRASHEAR (nee Bajczer), passed away Aug. 11, 2024, aged 98 years. The beloved wife of the late Earl W., loving mother of Wayne (wife Lonnie), Jean Robidoux (husband Richard) and the late E. William, devoted grandmother of 3 and great-grandmother of 14.
Mass of Christian Burial Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church of Sacred...
Ann Naiman
Aug 9, 2024
Ann Naiman (nee Hegrat) passed away peacefully on August 9, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1931, in Cleveland to Henry and Bessie (Kupec) Hegrat. Beloved wife of Jack (deceased). Ann was deeply loved and will be very much missed by children Deborah Naiman, Lauren Gross (Michael), David (Crystal), Kimberly Dobeck (Tommy), grandson Christopher Dobeck (Makali), granddaughter Jessica Fazzio...
William "Bill" Toth
Aug 9, 2024
WILLIAM "BILL" TOTH age 83, beloved husband of Judith (nee Kapudja); loving father of Bill (wife Kris), Denise Sciaulino (husband Frank); Michael (wife Beth), and Thomas (wife Nicol); devoted grandfather of Brady, Skylar, Taylor, Tommy, Kara Russo (husband Mario), Frank Sciaulino (wife Abbey), and Kelsea Cathcart (husband Steve) and great-grandfather of Delilah, Sonny, Henry, and Frankie; cherished son of the...
Marjorie Lamprecht
Aug 7, 2024
Marjorie Catherine Lamprecht (nee Stiles) was born in Kansas City, Mo. on January 29, 1925, to Harold E. Stiles and Elizabeth Green Stiles. When she was five, her family moved to Oak Park, a suburb of Chicago. After high school, Marjorie attended Purdue University where she quickly met the love of her life, John W. Lamprecht (Jack), who was in...
Sr. Ruth Behrend
Aug 6, 2024
"Above all else, O Master of my soul, make me one intensely yours." These are the final words of the song Valiant Woman, chosen by Sister Ruth Marie Behrend to open her funeral liturgy. What a powerful way to remember our beloved sister in our hearts in the years ahead!
Ruth was born in Cleveland in 1931 to Earl and Dorothy,...
James "Jimmy" Russell
Aug 5, 2024
JAMES “JIMMY” G. RUSSELL, age 76, loving father of James Russell Jr (wife Sonya) and Greg Russell; devoted grandfather of Oliver, Casey and Jamie Russell; cherished son of the late Paul Russell and Jean Semple; dearest brother of Linda Davis (husband Elmer), Don Russell (wife Nancy) and the late Paul Russell; treasured long-time friend of Jacquelyn “Sunny” Mize; dear uncle,...
Denise Marie Belfiore
Aug 5, 2024
DENISE MARIE BELFIORE (nee Spishock) age 70, beloved wife for 44 years of James “Jim”; loving mother of Julie and the late James “Jimmy”; cherished daughter of Margaret (nee Petrigash) Darco and the late Thomas Spishock; dearest sister of Thomas (wife Natalie) and Maryann Myers (husband Alan); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.
Denise was born on January 7, 1954 in...
Patricia Ann Little
Aug 5, 2024
**Celebrating the Life of a Resilient Woman**
**Sunrise:** March 13, 1966
**Sunset:** August 5, 2024
Patricia Ann Bryant Little, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, was a beacon of love, strength, and resilience. Her journey in life was marked by her service to our country in the United States Army, where she served with honor and distinction. The values she upheld during her service...
Denise Marie Marzano
Aug 3, 2024
Denise Marie Marzano, age 57, passed away on August 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her sister, Darlene, and her brother, Thomas (wife, Marzena). She was a cherished aunt to Justin (wife, Sammie), Cara (husband, Jeremiah), Danny, Robert, and Mia, and a beloved cousin and friend to many. Denise was preceded in death by her father,...
Linda Palko
Aug 2, 2024
Linda M. Palko, of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2024. She was the loving daughter of the late John and Patricia Palko.
She was a graduate of Charles F. Brush High School, ’73, received her Bachelor of Education Degree from Cleveland State University, ’77, and also received her Master’s Degree in Education from Cleveland State University.
She was...
Joseph S. Chauby
Aug 1, 2024
JOSEPH S. CHAUBY age 81, beloved husband of the late Magdalena “Lenka” (nee Lah); loving father of Michael (wife Jennifer) and Joseph M.; devoted grandfather of Matthew, Michael (wife Cayley) and Marcus; cherished son of the late Joseph and Isabella (nee Cherney); dearest brother of Betty Griffin (husband Kenny deceased), Clarissa “Clare” Roubos (husband Ernie deceased) and the late Isabella...
Sr. Mary Kathryn, O.C.D.
Jul 28, 2024
Sr. Mary Kathryn, O.C.D., aged 96 years, member of the Carmelite Sisters for 76 years, beloved daughter of the late Alfred and Catherine (nee Kuch), loving sister of John, Michael, Stephen, Marye Stump, Elizabeth and Ann Anastasia (all deceased), dear aunt and great-aunt to many. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Carmel of the Holy Family, 2541 Arlington Rd,...
Carolyn Bann
Jul 25, 2024
CAROLYN E. BANN (nee Mosall) age 87, beloved wife for 68 years of Michael; loving mother of Michael E.(wife Cheryl), David (wife Nadine) and Kathleen Augusta (husband Thomas); devoted grandmother of David Bann Jr. (wife Nicole), Jason Bann, Jennifer Bann (husband Marc Loyek), Amanda DeNigris (husband Christopher), Michael Bann (wife Jordan), Megan Landry (husband Matthew), Rachel Tomoletz (husband Austin) and...
Lee Hoang
Jul 23, 2024
Lee Yung Hoang, age 51, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2024, surrounded by family after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 8, 1972, to Quan Du and Xieu Luoc Hoang in Rach Gia, Vietnam and escaped from Vietnam with his family to America in 1979.
Lee was the founder of Small Business Solutions Technology...
Margaret Straight
Jul 23, 2024
MARGARET "PEGGY" L. STRAIGHT (nee Harris) age 74, beloved wife for 38 years of Robert "Bob"; loving mother of Andrew; cherished daughter of the late Ellery and Liz (nee Bassett) Harris; dearest sister of Barbara Akers (husband Bruce), Jo Moser (husband Harry), Susan Harris, Bob Harris (wife Lora), John Harris (wife Sherry), and the late Richard "Buck" Harris (wife Anna,...
Paul Allen Olson
Jul 23, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend, Paul Allen Olson.
Surrounded by his family and friends, Paul passed away on July 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Paul's presence could light up a room and his humor would instantly put you in a better mood.
Though his absence...
Kathryn Chubb
Jul 22, 2024
KATHRYN ANN CHUBB (nee Gabrenya) passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to Edward C. Gabrenya, Jr. and Patricia A. (nee Durbin), both deceased. She is survived by her siblings Edward Gabrenya III, Jean Gabrenya (Lisa Falcone), Paul Gabrenya, Mary Meyers (Duane, deceased) and Nancy Gabrenya (Rick Bumgardner); nieces and...
Patricia Granoff
Jul 22, 2024
PATRICIA A. GRANOFF (nee Philipson) age 92, beloved wife for 68 years of the late Melvin; loving mother of David and Susanne Granoff (wife Diane Loeffert); devoted grandmother of Taryn Isaacs (husband Andrew), Allison Hale (husband Mark), Sam, Aaron and Skyler Granoff and great-grandmother of Eva, Ethan and Trey; cherished daughter of the late Walter and Alice (nee Rasmussen) Philipson;...
Jeanne Marie Hazen
Jul 20, 2024
JEANNE MARIE HAZEN (nee Broomhead) age 87, beloved wife for 33 years of the late William R. Hazen; loving mother of Patricia Janoske (nee Hazen) (husband Thomas – deceased), Cathleen Cannon (nee Hazen) (husband Dave), Diane McFarland (nee Hazen) (husband Kevin) and William J. Hazen; devoted grandmother of Sean McFarland, Shannon Lyons (nee McFarland) (husband Jimmy), Kristi Janoske, Kerri Dempsey...
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