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William "Bill" Burges
Oct 27, 2024
WILLIAM L. BURGES, age 77, died peacefully and unexpectedly on October 27, 2024 while walking with his rescue dog and faithful companion, Maxwell. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife and business partner, Charlene (née Moskal), his sister Ann, and his parents, Yetta and Joseph Burges. He is survived by his son from a previous marriage to Nancy...
Scarlett Anne Rose
Nov 6, 2024
SCARLETT ANNE ROSE (nee O’Grady), loving mother of Tara Stefanik (Richard), Ruby Smith, and Alex Rose; devoted grandmother of Devonta, Miles, and Hollis and great-grandmother of DJ; cherished daughter of the late Thomas and Anna (nee Starnes) O’Grady; dearest sister of Maureen Reinagle (Damon), Colleen O’Grady-Shearman (Greg), and the late Patricia O’Grady; devoted aunt of Marda, Shannon, Brad, John, Damon,...
Patricia L. Smolik
Nov 22, 2024
PATRICIA L. SMOLIK (nee JAROSZ), loving mother of Michele (Michael) Somrak, Mark (Linda) Smolik, Greg (Lorrie) Smolik, Danene (William) Beal, and the late James (Christine) Smolik; devoted grandmother of Katy (Brian) Soeder, Lauren (Kyle) Duke, Jim (Alex) Smolik, Matthew (Madeline) Smolik, Emily Beal, Patrick (Alexis) Beal, Brian (fiancé Katherine) Beal, Ashley Beal, and Faith Smolik and great-grandmother of Jacob and...
Andrew Finamore
Nov 21, 2024
ANDREW FINAMORE, age 63, died peacefully after battling cancer for several years; retired co-owner of Finamore’s Restaurant in Richmond Heights; devoted son of the late Antonietta (nee Vespa) and Andrea; beloved brother of Vincenza Caniglia (husband Gregory), Angelo (wife Rosie), and Julie Liptak (husband Dan), loving uncle of Gregory Caniglia (wife Kelly), Tricia Carlos (husband Anthony), Maria Finamore (Matt Kelly),...
James J. "Jimmy the Greek" Galatis
Nov 20, 2024
JAMES J. "JIMMY THE GREEK" GALATIS age 71, beloved father of Nicole Galatis-Gerome (husband Matthew) and the late Jason; devoted grandfather of Aiden, Isabella and Dominic; cherished son of the late John and Mary (nee Missirlis); dearest brother of Michael (wife Vicky); dear uncle of Jon and Kristy, and Jenna Galatis and great-uncle of Dominic, Gabrielle, Ethan and Justin; former...
Amanda S. Impullitti
Nov 20, 2024
AMANDA S. IMPULLITTI, age 37, beloved daughter of Clifford Jr. and Paula (nee Martin); dearest sister of Nicholas “Big Bro” (wife Katie “Katie Watie”); treasured granddaughter of Elvira and the late Clifford Impullitti, Sr. “Big Guy” and the late Harry and Sarah (nee Bereczky) Martin; devoted aunt of Joey “JoJo”, Jackson “Attack Jack” and Quinn “Sweetie Pie”; admired niece of...
Nasr Karam
Nov 17, 2024
NASR KARAM, age 97, beloved husband for 71 years of Selvi (nee Abounader); loving father of George (wife Mary Ann), John (wife Rania), Jack (wife Barbara), and Marina Lapurga (husband John); devoted grandfather of Samantha Karam (fiancé David Genualdi), Stacey Lapurga (husband Owen Miller), Grace Karam, Nicholas Karam, Gabriella Lapurga, Rachel Karam, Jenna Lapurga, Madeline Karam, Christopher Karam, Michael Lapurga,...
Alfred J. Gendek, Jr.
Nov 16, 2024
Alfred J. Gendek, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on November 16, 2024, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. A proud resident of Olmsted Township, Ohio for the past 25 years, Al lived 80 years filled with family, friends, love, and laughter.
Born on July 14, 1944, in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, Al’s life was marked by hard work and devotion to...
Gene A. Jordan
Nov 15, 2024
GENE JORDAN, passed away Nov. 15, 2024, aged 64 years, The beloved son of David A. and the late Rosalie S. (nee Grzych), dear brother of Mary King (Frank), Patrick, James and Dawn, loving uncle and great-uncle.
Gene was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on November 15, 2024. He is reunited with his loving mother, Rosalie, and the choirs of...
Diane L. Greer
Nov 14, 2024
DIANE L. GREER (nee Kollmorgen) age 83, beloved wife for 62 years of Perry; loving mother of Julie Ford (husband Stephen Marshall), Ken (wife Karen) and Allison (deceased); devoted grandmother of Marlie Ford, Kyle Greer, Perry Ford (fiancé Hannah Anderson) and Kristi Greer; cherished daughter of the late Edwin and Rosa (Meier) Kollmorgen; dearest sister of the late June Mortensen...
Elmer C. Nemeth
Nov 13, 2024
ELMER C. NEMETH age 89, former husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Seech); loving father of Melissa Ann Seidowski (husband Steve); cherished son of the late Elmer P. and Anne H. (nee Konecny).
A thoughtful, reserved, and intelligent man, Elmer was born April 6, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio. He grew up in the Buckeye Road Hungarian Neighborhood. Elmer graduated in...
William Martin
Nov 11, 2024
WILLIAM M. MARTIN, III passed away Nov. 11, 2024, aged 60 years. The beloved father of Alexander, Eric (wife Merrill) and Nicholas, loving grandfather of Archie and Stella, dear son of the late William M. Jr. and Rosemarie (nee Zoldak), cherished brother of Gregory Martin and Beth Andorka (husband Frank), fond uncle and friend to many.
Contributions in memory of Bill...
Kenneth C. Cudnik
Nov 11, 2024
KENNETH C. CUDNIK age 85, beloved husband of Judith (nee Hudson) for 25 years; loving father of Doreen (wife Kate), Kenneth A. (wife Chein, deceased), and Jill Warren (husband Jim); devoted grandfather of Alexandria Warren, Maxine Warren, Bethany Cudnik, and Matthew Warren; cherished son of the late Casimir and Laura (nee Baranowski) Cudnik; dearest brother of Robert Cudnik (wife Joannette)...
Stephen C. Farkas
Nov 10, 2024
STEPHEN C. FARKAS age 78, beloved husband of Claudia (nee Merhar) for 42 years; devoted father of Stephen J.; cherished son of the late Steve and Irene (nee Hoczko); dearest brother of the late Juliann Ott (husband Tom, deceased); loving brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend of many.
Stephen was born on August 29, 1946, in Lorain, Ohio, where he spent most...
Vida Omahen
Nov 10, 2024
VIDA OMAHEN (nee Spec), age 85. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Ignatius. Loving mother of Sonia, Jim (Stephanie), Susan Giagtzoglou (Ioannis) and Silvia Sheppard (Dan). Cherished grandmother of Sophia, Grace and Annabel. Dearest daughter of the late Janez and Marie (nee Boldin) Spec. Dear sister of Milan Spec (deceased) (Franci), Ani Omahen (Joze, deceased), Tone (Pepca) (both...
Mary Freer
Nov 10, 2024
Mary A. Freer (nee Macha) (formerly Bilek)
Mary Freer, born December 30, 1947, passed away on November 10, 2024, at the age of 76. She dedicated her life to her family and was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, aunt, wife, and cherished friend to so many.
She was known for her outgoing, vivacious, caring, and generous spirit. As a young adult, she...
Josip Medica
Nov 9, 2024
JOSIP MEDICA age 85, beloved husband of Maria Medica (nee Hrvatin); loving father of Dennis (wife Susan) and Elvis (wife Eda); devoted grandfather of Gianna and Marina; cherished son of the late Josip and Jelena (nee Sverko); dearest brother of the late Ivan, the late Milan, the late Maria Djurdjevic (husband Pavlo), Miro, Nadalina Markon (her late husband Marcelo), Mila...
Theresa E. Iskra
Nov 8, 2024
Theresa E. Iskra (nee Debevec), passed away Nov. 8, 2024, aged 96 years. The beloved wife for 65 years to the late Anton J. "Tony", loving mother of Anton Jr. "Tony", Susan (Charlie) Martin, Donna Nelson, Annette, and David (Betsy), grandmother of 9 Amazing grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren, cherished daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Malnar) Debevec, devoted...
Jacqueline Turk
Nov 8, 2024
JACQUELINE MARY TURK age, 85, cherished daughter of the late John and Mary (nee Zaller) Turk; dearest sister of Eleanor Benes (husband Richard, deceased) and Janet Surovec (husband Steve); dear aunt of Stephen (wife Susan), Suzanne, and Thomas (wife Linda); great aunt of Elizabeth (husband Aaron), Steve Jr. (fiancé Michelle), Abigale, Veronica, and Mitchell; great great-aunt of Amelia Rose.
Jacqueline was...
Imre Karetka
Nov 7, 2024
Imre Karetka, peacefully passed away on November 7, 2024 surrounded by his family at the age of 82.
Born on October 16, 1942 in Petri, Romania. It was in Petri where he met and married his beloved wife Mária of 51 years.
Imre worked as a painter in Romania and was able to bring his family to America in 1988. He enjoyed...
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