Obituaries
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Passed, Celebrating the Impact They Had on Us All
Jerry Petersen
Apr 24, 2025
It is one thing to hear someone say “I love you.” It is another to just know it, to never question it, to be so absolutely certain of it that you feel it day in, day out -- as certain as there being a sunrise and a sunset -- even if that someone is nowhere around.
Jerry Petersen, 86, passed away...
Frank Cendol
Apr 24, 2025
FRANK CENDOL age 87; loving and caring partner of Ronna Del Torto, loving father of David Cendol (Donna), Robert Cendol (Michelle), Laura Peluso (Micheal), Darci Del Torto (Carl), and Scott Del Torto (Ya); devoted grandfather of Jacob (Kiera), Parker, Ryan, Cameron, Calista, Jillian, Dillon, Andrew, Eric, Evan, and Devin; caring great-grandfather of Lorelai and Finnley; son of Ivan and Rosalia...
Lawrence Patrick O'Malley
Apr 24, 2025
Lawrence Patrick O'Malley, born on October 24, 1947, in Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and joy. Larry was a beloved husband to wife Nancy O'Malley (nee Misciasci) for 53 years and was a devoted father to his son Patrick (wife Beverly) and daughter Michelle O’Malley (husband Matthew Helgeson). He treasured...
Slavko A. "Stan" Teskac
Apr 24, 2025
Slavko A. “Stan” Teskac, age 67, of Chesterland, Ohio, passed away on April 24, 2025. He was the cherished son of the late Terezija (nee Kurbos) and Anton Teskac. Stan leaves behind his loving family, including his sister Annie Sterle, brother Felix, nephew Frank Sterle (wife Dakota), niece Danielle Runco (husband Mark), his aunt and uncle Ancka & Feliks Kurbos,...
Tiffany A. Francis
Apr 22, 2025
TIFFANY A. FRANCIS age 50, cherished daughter of Dana C. and Jacqueline S. (nee Linder) Francis; dearest sister of Troy (wife Mariana) and Timothy (wife Michelle); dearest aunt of Trinity; treasured granddaughter of Helen & the late Herman Linder and the late Crispino “Cheech” & Josephine (nee DiCillo) Francis; admired niece of John & Cecilia Francis, Rosetta & Thomas O’Kelley,...
Judith A. Champion
Apr 20, 2025
JUDITH A. CHAMPION (nee Kanto) age 85, beloved wife and best friend of the late William M. for 40 years; mother of Deborah (Dan) Agricola and David Dudash and step-mother of Kimberly (John) Winters, William (Maria Mercedes) M Champion Jr, and Carol (Tim) Longville; grandmother of Jamie, Jonathan, Sarah, Jessica, Kate, Hannah, Tyler, Cassidy, Michaela, Emma; Great grandmother of several...
Barbara T. Hajes
Apr 19, 2025
BARBARA T. HAJES (nee Trela) age 73, beloved fiancée of Whit Burns; loving mother of Garrett (wife Lori); devoted grandmother of Logan, Anna and Emily; cherished daughter of the late Stanley and Bessie (nee Backwinkle) Trela; dearest sister of the late Mark Trela; dear aunt of Brett Trela and treasured friend of many.
Exactly seven years after her mother’s death, Barbara...
Mary Lou McCahey
Apr 19, 2025
Mary Lou was born in East Orange, New Jersey, but moved to Chicago, IL as a young child. She attended New Tier High School, graduated from mount Vernon College, and opened a nursery school after graduation. During WWII, she worked as a Candy Striper at Evanston Hospital and was active in the USO. Mary Lou married James B. McCahey Jr....
Thomas Demetrius Lloyd
Apr 19, 2025
THOMAS DEMETRIUS LLOYD, born on May 5, 1959 in Cleveland, Ohio, and passed on April 19, 2025 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. Aged 65 years. He is survived his beloved wife Charlene (nee Wallace), 3 daughters, Terriceda of Michigan, Tiffany Murrell (Jason) and Marjah Hunt, 5 sons Dyvale, Shawn Wallace (Tiffany); Demetrius Walker, Krystopher Jenning (Jasmine) and Dionta Mason, 18 grandchildren...
Joseph Kusner, Jr.
Apr 18, 2025
JOSEPH KUSNER, JR., beloved partner for 36 years of Ann Davis; cherished son of the late Joseph Sr and Caroline Kusner. Joseph was dearly admired by Ann’s children Angela Farrow and Archie L. Davis; her grandchildren Claude Drake, Erik Drake, Denzell Davis, Dvon Davis, Jasmine Brown and Demetrius Davis and her great-grandchildren Kaylee Drake, Khalil Traylor, Erik Drake Jr., Kayden...
Mary Raguz
Apr 18, 2025
Mary Raguz, age 94, of Willoughby Hills, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born in Croatia on November 30, 1930. Mary was a member of St. Paul Croatian Church and retired from Cleveland Twist Drill. She enjoyed her life-long passion of crocheting and gardening.
Dearest sister of Luke (deceased) (Victoria) and Sister Anna (deceased) Member of the...
Carmen Tranchito
Apr 17, 2025
CARMEN J. TRANCHITO, age 88, beloved husband of the late Sandy (nee Tonni); cherished son of the late Natale and Josephine (nee Valenti); dear brother of the late Anthony (Viola), Sarah, Nick (Lucille), Leo (Dorothy), Joseph (Barbara), and Natale; devoted uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews; and devoted godfather to many goddaughters and godsons. U.S. Army Veteran.
Carmen was...
August "Gus" Oswald, Jr.
Apr 15, 2025
August "Gus" Oswald Jr., age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Beloved Husband of the late Sally Oswald (Hillenbrand). Devoted Father of Ingrid Zingales (Charles) and August III. Loving Grandfather of Nicholas and Anthony Zingales, and Nicole. Cherished Brother of Erna Futterer (Steve), Maria Straubhaar deceased (Anton), Rose Stevens (Loui), and John Oswald.
Family will receive friends to...
James Polak
Apr 15, 2025
James Charles Polak, age 81, died peacefully on April 15th 2025. Loving husband of Mary (nee Novak), dearest father of David, Rachael Olivieri (Joe), Daniel (Lisa), John (Adriana), beloved son of the late Charles and Hattie Polak, and devoted grandfather to Alessandro, Giovanna, Calvin, Isabella, and Juliana. James was a cousin to many who were like the siblings he never...
Frank Grubelnik
Apr 13, 2025
FRANK A. GRUBELNIK was born 15 September 1947 in East Cleveland. Mr. G graduated from St. Mary's Elementary School in 1960. He attended St. Joseph High School. There, Frank joined the wrestling team for 2 years. Mr. G won a grant to go to Hiram College.
In 1967, there was an Ohio heavyweight championship, where he pinned all 4 opponents and...
Kathleen M. Trivison
Apr 12, 2025
KATHLEEN M. TRIVISON age 90, cherished daughter of the late Anthony J. and Carrie M. (nee Sidano) Trivison; dearest sister of the late Kenneth J. (wife Josephine deceased); dear aunt of Kenneth E. and Joyce Trivison, great-aunt of Rebecca Trivison and Ann Wymer (husband Nick) and great-great-aunt of Carrie and Jack.
A devout Catholic was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October...
Nancy Bourdeau
Apr 11, 2025
NANCY L. BOURDEAU (nee Brelsford), aged 94 years, passed away April 11, 2025, beloved wife of the late Harry, dearest mother of the late Ken (wife Kaye), Cynthia "Cindy" Staycheff (husband Bill) and Mark Bourdeau, loving grandmother of Corrine Welch, Brooke Dowling (husband Ryan), Ashley Durham (husband Gip), Kristy Hockett (husband Kevin), Mark Staycheff (wife Ashley), Nicole Staycheff (husband Francisco)...
Mary Lou Marchiore
Apr 9, 2025
MARY LOU MARCHIORE (nee Palladino) age 89, beloved wife for 65 years of the late James R.; loving mother of Michelle Perrotti (husband Randy), Mary Lou Geraci (husband Sonny deceased), Deborah Marchiore, Annette Marchiore and Diane Coleman; devoted grandmother of Justin Geraci, Christopher Perrotti (wife Michelle), James Barbarotta (Bryana), Brianne Geraci, Brittany Yavorsky, Vincent Barbarotta, Matthew Geraci, Courtney Yavorsky, Marc...
Sylvia A. Vorasky
Apr 6, 2025
SYLVIA A. (BRETH) VORASKY (nee Martucci) age 89, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Lisa Nero (husband Anthony) and Brian Breth (wife Brandy); devoted grandmother of Megan Weichman (husband Kyle), Taylor Hughey, Kylie Nero, Sebastian and Sophia Breth and great-grandmother of Marlee and Kendall; cherished daughter of the late Antonio and Elizabeth (nee Coccaro) Martucci; dearest sister...
Loretta Lorz Bender
Apr 5, 2025
LORETTA LORZ BENDER of Chardon OH, passed at age 88. Married for nearly 65 years, she was predeceased by her devoted husband Ray. Loretta is survived by Lynn (Michael) Klotz and Michael (Kathleen) Bender; grandchildren Maxwell (Jessica Ke) and Samuel Klotz, Emily and Raymond Bender; nephews and nieces David, Carolyn, and James (Diane) Strahl; their children Michael, Heather, Gretchen, Lauren...
