Obituaries

RITA B. O’CONNOR (nee Koch), aged 78 years, beloved wife for 52 years to Edward, loving mother of Kimberly Tucker (deceased) (husband Darian – wife Cyndi), cherished grandmother of Joseph, David and Sarah Tucker, cherished sister of Lois Melle and the late Lewis, Margaret and Nelson Koch, fond aunt and grand-aunt to many.

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Our dear Sister Mary Laurette entered into eternal life very peacefully at 1:30 p.m., October 14. Sister reflected, “Mountains, water, silent Presence…these are my ways of getting in touch with God within, yet God all around. I discovered these in a special way during my thirty years in India. They were years of personal, spiritual and emotional growth. They helped...

Mary Eleanor Reilly B.S.N, R.N. of Richmond Heights, Ohio; formerly of Campbell, Ohio (age 84 born Jan. 31, 1936 ).

Eleanor was the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Edward J. Reilly of Campbell, Ohio and the beloved sister of the late Margaret Jane (Connelly) of Phoenix, Arizona, the late Edward Reilly II of Mayfield Heights, Ohio, Elizabeth Rose...

Michael Makarich Jr., 83, of Willoughby Hills, passed away at his home on Oct. 11, 2020, surrounded by his loving children. Born Nov. 8, 1936 in Yugoslavia, Michael was the resident photographer wherever he went, and knew how to work any tool he was given. Michael was fondly known to many as the “Candyman” and “Mr. Mak,” and could always...

PATRICIA ANN GABRENYA (nee Durbin) age 95, beloved wife of the late Edward C., Jr. ; loving mother of Edward C., III, Kathryn A. Chubb, Jean M. Gabrenya, Paul J., Mary T. Meyers (husband Duane, deceased), and Nancy A. Gabrenya (fiancé Rick Bumgartner); devoted grandmother of Jon Paul Gabrenya, Malori Nortz (husband Andrew), Kristyn Meyers, and Kourtney Meyers, and great-grandmother...

MICHAEL W. BITONTI age 59, beloved husband for 31 years of Shelley (nee Lekan); loving father of Vincent (wife Katie, nee Fielding) and Nicholas; cherished son of Albert and Joan (nee Motta); dearest brother of Rozanne Frazee (husband Randy), Suzanne Clark (husband Greg) and Joi Quiles (husband Victor); treasured brother-in-law of Laura Rogant (husband Dave); dear uncle and great-uncle of...

JOAN M. AUGUSTINE (nee Alex) age 90, beloved wife of the late Vincent; loving mother of Christine Sidoti (husband Robert) and the late Rose Salem; devoted grandmother of 6 and great-grandmother of 13; dearest sister of Ted Alex (wife Joyce); dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Joan Augustine was born September 4, 1930 and passed away peacefully October 10, 2020....

JOHN J. ZABLOTNEY age 92, beloved husband for 69 years of Mary (nee Yuchnik); loving father of  David (wife Kathleen), Barbara Zientek and Michael; devoted grandfather of John, Daniel and Joseph Zablotney, Caitlin Cascio, Christopher and the late Kevin Zientek and great-grandfather of five; cherished son of the late Stanley and Ann (nee Percherke); dearest brother of Stanley (wife Betty,...

Our dear Sister Mary Doreen was welcomed into eternal life at 12:10 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, the Feast of the Holy Rosary. Sister grew up on the family farm in Randolph. Living close to nature always provided nourishment for her soul. She was an extraordinary community woman, an outstanding educator and a gifted poet. Her teaching assignments included each...

ANTE “TONY” KNEZEVIC, 90, of Eastlake, passed away October 8, 2020 surrounded by family. He was born March 10, 1930 in Oklaj, Croatia.

He is survived by his daughters: Gordana Kovacevic (Dragan), Mira “Maryann” Rosandic, Ljubica Tomic (Zvonko); his grandchildren: Mira “Nana” Kovacevic, Mickey Cernanec (Bill), Brigitte, Kristian, and Daniel Rosandic, Ivan Tomic (Heather) and Ivana Tomic; great grandfather of...

DIAMOND T. CHARNAS (nee Thomas), aged 97 years, beloved wife of the late Nicholas, dearest mother of Bradford (Paulette Moylan), Douglas (Marianne Chaconas), Elaine Maier (James) and Laurel Charnas Schiller (Todd), loving YiaYia of Ian and Alex Charnas, Christina Busch and Liz Maier-Liu, great-grandmother of Kailie Charnas and Nicholas and Augustine Busch, cherished sister of the late Sultana Lulias and...

PAUL E. FALZONE age 75, loving father of Dina Krakora (husband James), Monica Eve Falzone, Victoria Baker (husband Jeremiah), and step-father of Rita Smith (husband Timothy); devoted grandfather of Isaac, Tommy, Jackson, Nicole, Sophia, and Jacob; cherished son of the late Peter J.  and Evelyn (nee Johnson) Falzone; dearest brother of Peter (wife Elaine), Karen Taylor (husband Lawrence), Lawrence (wife...

KATHLEEN DAVEY, of Lyndhurst, OH, passed way on October 4, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Katherine Ruth “Katie” Nicolli (husband David A. Nicolli, Jr.) (both deceased), dear grandmother of Ella and Avery Nicolli, fond step-mother to Terrance, Brian, Tommy (Vicki), Michael (deceased) and Kevin (Monica) Davey, and step-grandmother to Marissa, Tommi, Maddie, Tommy and Connie...

Rita went to Heaven on October 2, 2020. She was in the arms of her loving husband and daughter when she returned home. Her selfless, generous, caring heart is deeply missed by those who knew her. Rita was a strong Christian woman who always enjoyed Christian music. She was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on September 28, 1957. She joins...

PAOLA KERESTES (nee Fonovic) age 83, beloved wife for 63 years of  Drago; loving mother of Tatiana Jurisevic (husband Walter) and Klaudia Gardner (husband Michael); devoted grandmother of Lauren Calabrese (husband Anthony), Alexander Gardner, Jonathan and Elizabeth Jurisevic; cherished daughter of the late Antonio and Lucia (nee Lupitin) Fonovic; dearest sister of the late Valentine, Anton, Mario, Maria and Albina,...

ROBERTA “ROBYN” STERLE (nee Taylor) age 56, beloved wife of the late Tod; loving mother of Amanda (Nick) Krivacic; devoted grandmother of Cynthia and Colin; cherished daughter of Robert and Gwendolyn Taylor; daughter in-law of the late Kathryn Pirnat and Fred Sterle; dearest sister of Cindy Riggle and Donna Kucaric (husband John), and sister-in-law of Scot (Cheryl) Sterle, the late...

SISTER MARY ROSE ANNE entered into eternal life the evening of September 25. Sister died as she had lived, quietly and unassumingly. Whether as teacher, principal or technology coordinator in elementary schools, her prayerful spirit and unobtrusive, caring ways were offered to all she met. May Sister Mary Rose Anne rest in the presence of our good and gracious God.The...

JEFFERY CHENOWETH age 64, beloved husband for 43years of Loretta (nee Schley); loving father of Christina Christman (husband Benjamin), Joshua (wife Jaclyn), Rachel, Jeffery (wife Heather), and April; treasured uncle of Bonnie Salomone who held a special place in his heart; devoted grandfather of Christian, Gabriella, Arianna, Samuel, Trenton, Benjamin, Jacob, Graysen, Presley, Jocelyn, and Bradley; cherished son of the...