Obituaries

Diane Welsh (77) of Gates Mills, Ohio passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday July 30, 2020. She was the daughter of Frances Ernst Costello (deceased) and Peter Hallaran (deceased), and granddaughter of Alwin C. and Charlotta Ernst (deceased).

Diane was a life-long resident of Gates Mills, Ohio and attended Hathaway Brown. She graduated from Centenary College, where she...

JOAN E. STRANIERO (nee GRIMES), fell asleep in death on July 30, 2020.  Beloved wife for 39 years of the late Arthur Straniero Sr.  She will be deeply missed by daughter Laura Kingsley (husband Larry) and son Arthur Straniero Jr. (wife Carol); devoted grandmother of Daniel Kingsley (wife Mackenzie); Gianni Straniero and the late Larry Kingsley II; treasured great-grandmother of...

MARILYN S. KIDD (nee Smayda), aged 77 years, beloved wife for 45+ years to Thomas J., dearest mother of Matthew J. (wife Amanda) and the late Becky, loving grandmother of Brynley and Harper Kidd, fond step-mother to Rachael Duffner (husband Greg) and Tom Wilson (wife Jen) and family, dear grandma Marilyn to Gabby and Jake Duffner, cherished sister of Skip...

THOMAS J. JARC age 51, beloved husband for 18 years of Tania (nee Hanford); loving father of Sophia, Lilly, and Bella; cherished son of Milena (nee Smolic) and the late Joseph; dearest brother of Milena Matzinger (husband Mark) and the late Josephine “Josie” Pophal (husband Mark); dear nephew, uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Tom was born in Euclid on...

RONALD GEORGE PETERSON, born on January 31, 1945 in Cleveland, and passed away on July 24, 2020 in Brecksville, OH at the age of 75 years. Ron was the devoted partner for 21 years to Daniel J. “Danny” Cech. He was the beloved son of the late George O. and Violet M. (nee Sandberg) Peterson, and the cherished brother of...

Our dear Sister Mary Nancy entered into eternal life very suddenly, quickly and unexpectedly on Tuesday morning, July 28, from cardiac arrest. For over forty years, Sister’s ministry and area of expertise was making history come alive for her high school students at Regina High School, Cleveland Central Catholic High School and, most recently, at Notre Dame Cathedral-Latin School. She...

Our dear Sister Mary Alicemarie went home to God very peacefully on Friday, July 24, at 12:17 p.m. Sister died as she had lived, quietly and gently. Her ministries were ones of service and reaching out to others: as a primary grade teacher, in food service for our sisters in community, as assistant in the Notre Dame India and Global...

RONALD C. GOODMAN age 79, cherished son of Samuel and Dorothy Goodman; dearest brother of Lenore Bershin; dear uncle of Darlene Jarchower, Diane Barnett, Robin Samuel and Barbi Davis; loyal friend of Joanna Ralph and Dennis Skvarca.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Memorial Service Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at 6:45 PM at THE FUNERAL HOME. MASKS REQUIRED. Friends may pay tribute...

Kathryn Golitko White, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away on July 25, 2020 following a long illness. She was born on July 23, 1952 in Cleveland, the daughter of Joseph and Mary Golitko who predeceased her. She graduated from Regina High School in 1970. Kathy spent several years in the Pacific Northwest, where she studied anthropology earning...

ROBERT LOUIS STEPHENSON age 72, beloved husband for 32 years of Deborah L. (nee Tinkler); loving father of Lynn Moyer (husband Chris) and the late Skip Thomas; devoted grandfather of Samantha L., Alexander S. and Nicholas S. Peters and Paige R. Stephenson; cherished son of the late Donald C. and Mildred A. (nee Taylor); dearest brother of the late Don...

JAMES R. “BOB” HENSLEY age 84, beloved husband for 61 years of Fannie M. (nee Keffer); loving father of Susan Hinman (husband Richard), and the late Christopher James; devoted grandfather of Brittany Cox (husband Josh) and great-grandfather of Cassidy Jane Claiborne; cherished son of the late William J. and Rosa Jane (nee Carter); dearest brother of Naaman (wife Cathy), Ernie,...

NICHOLAS JOSEPH CHIRO, age 40; beloved husband of Christina (nee Bonacci); loving father of Grace and Kaylee; dearest son of Joseph Chiro and Peggy Chiro (nee Ianni); dear brother of Katherine Giancola (Mike), Michelle Peterman (Matthew) and Carrie Welich (Steven); son-in-law of Ron Bonacci and Sabrina Bonacci Orth (Don); brother-in-law of Lisa Argie (Jason); dearest uncle of AJ, Nica, Adrianna,...

SALVATORE “SAM” SBERNA age 78, loving father of Carmen D.; cherished son of the late Carmen and Nancy (nee Mottillo); dearest brother of Margaret “Maggie” Collaros (husband Tex, deceased), James and the late Nick (wife Vincie). He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Sam was born on August 30, 1941 in the Murray Hill area of Cleveland and passed away on...

CLARA R. LUCA (nee Paternite) age 96, beloved wife for 60 years of Tony; loving mother of Maryann Cordas (Al), Linda Edelman (Mark), Diane Kaminski (Jerry), and the late Patrick; devoted grandmother of Toni, Kimberly, James, Michael, and Laura and great-grandmother of 6; dearest sister of Antoinette Randazzo and the late Joe, Pauline Camera, Ross, Rose Sirna, Sam, and Frances...

JASON THOMAS STEVENS age 41,  beloved husband of Kelly Ann (nee Fisher); loving father of Emma, Joey, and Jack; son of Rebecca Campbell and the late Marshall Stevens;cherished step-son of Karen and Jim Ciminello and son-in-law of John and Lori Fisher; treasured grandson of Barbara Campbell and Janet Rush; dearest brother of Jason Thornley (Robyn Brigiotta), Jonathan Thornley, John Newman...

Our dear Sister Mary Johnmarie was welcomed into eternal life early Sunday morning, July 19. Sister was born in Washington, DC, and attended the Catholic University Campus School staffed by the Sisters of Notre Dame. It was the friendliness of these sisters, along with their excellent teaching, that drew her to religious life. In all the years of her ministry...

DAVID J. “BIZZ” BIZJAK age 72, loving father of Kelley Golinar, David J. Bizjak Jr. (wife Dawn), Shanna and Cassandra Bizjak; devoted grandfather of Taylor Smith and Taylor and Trevor Golinar; cherished son of the late Frank and Lucille (nee Fox) Bizjak; dearest brother of Connie DeCapite, Frank and Danny Bizjak, and the late Cathy Jankovic; dear uncle, great-uncle, and...

JANET M. HODOUS (nee Miller), aged 80 years, beloved wife for 56 years to the late Ralph, dear mother of Terry, Amy and Pat (wife Melissa), loving grandmother of Matthew, Grace and Meri, cherished sister of Earlene Marsh (husband Ray) and the late Linda Null and Carolyn Miller, fond aunt and grand-aunt. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of...

JENNIFER L. MILLER (nee DeLooze) age 44, beloved wife for 15 years of Brandon; loving mother of Samantha and Ava; cherished daughter of Kathryn Blewett (nee Palermo) (husband Gordon, deceased) and the late Kenneth DeLooze (wife Jeanne); devoted daughter-in-law of Russell and Carole Miller; dearest sister of Dawn Riebe (husband Michael); treasured sister-in-law of Darik and Robin Miller; loving aunt...

THERESA E. LANCHMAN (nee Miklich) age 88, beloved wife for 62 years of the late Bartholomew “Bart”; loving mother of Bart L., Jr. (Debbie), Marian, Gregory J. (Sharon), Robert (Melissa), and Bernadette Sipple (David); devoted grandmother of Anthony, Loghann, Kyle, Troy and Patcia Rose, and great grandmother of Wyatt. Daughter of the late Ignatius and Mary (nee Vidric) Miklich; dearest...