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Joanne Del Balso

Joanne Del Balso

Oct 15, 2024

JOANNE R. DEL BALSO (nee Bartelme), age 77 years. The beloved wife of 44 years to the late Dominic J., loving mother of Denine Del Balso, William Carmigiano and the late Anthony Carmigiano, dear grandmother of Alexandria Carmigiano and great-grandmother of Colton and Wyatt, devoted daughter of the late Joseph and Ann Marie (nee Hanjack) Bartelme, cherished aunt, great-aunt and...

Alba Iris Robles Montes

Alba Iris Robles Montes

Oct 12, 2024

ALBA IRIS ROBLES MONTES, age 75, beloved wife of John Ehrbar; loving mother of Elba Enid Collado (husband Donnie) and Miguel Collado; devoted grandmother of Nehemiah, Nelson and the late Skyler; cherished daughter of Maria Mercedes Melendez and the late Miguel Robles and Maria Montes; dearest sister of Adalberto Robles, Noemi Robles Melendez (husband Ivan), Edwin Robles (husband Kevin), Dolly...

William "Bill" Brochetti

William "Bill" Brochetti

Oct 11, 2024

William “Bill” Brochetti, 91, of Willoughby Hills passed away peacefully on October 11th, 2024. Beloved husband of Virginia “Jean” (nee Cerny) for 68 years, cherished father of Gary and Ron (Vicki). Devoted grandfather of Ashley (Mike), Matthew, Markus, and Lorelei; loving great-grandfather of Evelyn Byrne. Brother of Frank (Roseanne) and Fred (Sandy). Treasured father-in-law of Dawn, brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin...

Barry Gibson

Barry Gibson

Oct 11, 2024

Barry Gibson, age 63, battled a cancer journey and passed on October 11, 2024, in the comforts of his home.

Barry lived a full life! Born to the late John and Shirley (Jones) Gibson and raised in The Village of Bratenahl, where he graduated from Bratenahl High School in 1979. His handyman skills provided a living as a professional painter, contractor,...

Charles Sanguedolce

Charles Sanguedolce

Oct 10, 2024

Charles Sanguedolce, aged 97, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Grace (nee Grassia), his parents, and his siblings. 

Charles is survived by his devoted daughters, Marie Rechner (Steve) Vita Sanguedolce and Debbie Abele (Michael). He was a proud grandfather to Cheryl Evanchick (Tony), Stacey Mills (Corey),...

Joseph Znidarsic

Joseph Znidarsic

Oct 8, 2024

JOSEPH ZNIDARSIC, age 59, cherished son of the late Joseph and Vera (nee Loncar); dearest brother of Helen Vodopivec (husband Frank deceased), Anna Jakoveljevic (husband Tony deceased), John (wife Veronica), Paul "Tom" (wife Margie), Marko (wife Debbie), Vera Foreman (husband Dan), twin Mary Sax (husband Michael) and the late Peter (wife Susan); dear uncle of 19 and great-uncle of 26;...

Margaret "Margie" Sansavera

Margaret "Margie" Sansavera

Oct 8, 2024

MARGARET J. "MARGIE" SANSAVERA (nee Kuskovich) age 83, beloved wife of the late Samual "Chee Chee"; mother of Sam Jr.; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Kovach) Kuskovich; dearest sister of Evelyn Borkowski, Helen Ryan, Sue Perhekiewicz and the late Joseph Kuskovich, Irene Frieden, Dorothy Heist, John Kuskovich, Mildred Iacano, Mary Thomas and George Kuskovich; dear aunt...

Nancy E. Reed

Nancy E. Reed

Sep 30, 2024

NANCY E. REED age 80, wife of the late Jerome; loving mother of Jeffrey T. (Denise); devoted grandmother of Brian and Drake; daughter of the late William and Mary (nee Lanning) Reed; sister of William (Judy), and the late Dillard, Virginia Grube, and James; dear aunt and great-aunt of many; family friend of Shirley Dorsey and Genny Jarrett and her...

Joan Dengel

Joan Dengel

Sep 29, 2024

JOAN AGNES DENGEL (nee Strausbaugh), born Oct. 2, 1942 and passed away Sept. 29, 2024, aged 81 years. The beloved mother of Mary Soos (husband Scott), John Dengel and Laura Stokes (husband James), loving grandmother of Caley Bodjiak (Andrew Strack), Cassandra and Catlin Soos, and Christopher and Andrew Stokes, cherished great-grandmother of Alyssa, Anastasia and Theodore Daniel Strack, devoted daughter...

Wayne LeBlanc

Wayne LeBlanc

Sep 29, 2024

WAYNE J. LeBLANC age 85, beloved husband for 40 years of Maryann (Brockhurst) LeBlanc (nee Royle); loving father of Robert (wife Sue deceased), Peter (wife Erika), Alan Brockhurst, Heather Brockhurst (husband Alan Mait); grandfather of 4; cherished son of the late Hilaire and Delia (nee Hovey); dearest brother of Patricia Hager (husband Deacon James) and Peter (wife Mary Pat); dear...

Carl H. Speck

Carl H. Speck

Sep 27, 2024

CARL H. SPECK, age 99, beloved husband for 71 years of Nancy (nee Norris); loving father of Cherise Simecek (husband Joseph), Carl Norris Speck (wife Chick) and Susan Speck Callahan (husband David); and his American Field Service son, Reinhard Eisen from Germany. Devoted grandfather of Courtney Speck, Jessica Plickert (husband Daniel), Calvin Callahan (Fiancé Jessica Gonzalez), Luke Callahan and Shane...

Richard James DeBacco

Richard James DeBacco

Sep 25, 2024

RICHARD JAMES DeBACCO age 83, beloved husband of Terry (nee Fleaka) for 49 years; loving father of Maureen DeBacco-Kirksey (husband Randy), Mark (wife Donna), Michelle Chiacchiari (husband Mark), Richard “Rick” Jr., and Daniel “Dan” (wife Katrina); devoted grandfather of Josh, Jordan, Ashton, Aurelia, Olivia and Armand, cherished son of the late Armand and Genevieve DeBacco-Mangan (nee Choppa) (husband Michael, deceased);...

Darcy Mitchell Roediger

Darcy Mitchell Roediger

Sep 24, 2024

Darcy M. Roediger suddenly passed on September 24th, 2024. Born in New Jersey to Edward (Ted) and Patricia Mitchell, she attended Morris Knolls High School where she excelled academically and as a varsity cheerleader. She was proud to represent her school for Girl State and be a member of the National Honor Society. Her favorite childhood memories were trips with...

Leah Mae Kluk

Leah Mae Kluk

Sep 24, 2024

LEAH MAE KLUK (nee Single) age 83, beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Michelle Nowak (husband Ronald), Lesley Somrak (fiancé Stephen Harrigan), and Elizabeth “Libby” Young (husband Bradley); devoted grandmother of Jordan Nowak (wife Emma), James and John Paul Nowak, Kristen Hensel (husband Ryan), Michael Somrak (wife Alexija), Cooper, Caitlyn and Ella Young and great-grandmother of Lincoln...

Sandra Grisez

Sandra Grisez

Sep 23, 2024

Sandra Ann Grisez, 73, passed away on September 23, 2024 at peace and with her husband of 52 years by her side. Sandy was a devoted daughter, loving wife, tireless mom, doting grandma, generous friend, and force of nature. And like any force of nature, she made her mark. Those who knew her will never forget her.

Born on June 5,...

Hilda L. Horvath

Hilda L. Horvath

Sep 22, 2024

HILDA L. HORVATH, 95, of Willoughby, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024.

HILDA L. HORVATH (nee Felton), 95, of Willoughby, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024. 

Born in 1929, in Flemington, West Virginia to the late Uriel and Pauline Felton; she lived a life of devotion to her faith and family. She is survived by her sons Jim...

Frank J. Diorio

Frank J. Diorio

Sep 21, 2024

FRANK JOHN DIORIO, age 90, beloved husband for 41 years of Dale “Dee Dee” (nee Schaefer); dear step-father of Laura Legan (Frank); loving grandfather of Reese Legan; cherished son of the late Camilla (nee Lascaro) and Frank Diorio; loving brother of his twin, the late Mark Diorio. United States Army Veteran.

 Frank died peacefully surrounded by family on September 21, 2024,...

Warren Curtis Sterrett

Warren Curtis Sterrett

Sep 21, 2024

Husband, brother, uncle, friend, Warren Sterrett was a man of broad experiences and varied talents. Born in the chaos of the devastating 1938 New England hurricane, Warren spent much of his adult life seeking to establish order in the world he inhabited. A native Long Islander, he grew up fascinated with cars and at sixteen, bought his first, a 1940...

Larry Betlejewski

Larry Betlejewski

Sep 18, 2024

Lawrence Michael “Larry” Betlejewski, age 69, beloved husband of 19 blessed years to Kathleen (nee Maxim), loving father of Larry Betlejewski Jr. (Kelly), Heather Pyle (Casey), Kristen Klepper (Seth), Kerry Smith (Ed), Matthew Betlejewski (Erin), Hailey Betlejewski (Carina), the late David Betlejewski; loving stepdad of Robert Weikart and Michelle Weikart; grandfather of 14 precious grandchildren, including Gavin Weikart whom he...

Suzanne Ruth Sacerich

Suzanne Ruth Sacerich

Sep 18, 2024

SUZANNE RUTH SACERICH, born on Jan. 23, 1973 and passed away Sept. 18, 2024 with her parents by her side. The beloved daughter of Robert and Linda Sacerich and sister of Robert H. Sacerich, survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, PO Box 72101, Cleveland,...

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