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WILLIAM R. STEARNS

WILLIAM R. STEARNS

Dec 29, 2025

WILLIAM R. STEARNS age 95; beloved husband of Christine (nee Steinmetz), dear father of Debra Tyson (Scott), Linda Jackson (Ken) and Elizabeth Shore (Rod Wolanin-deceased) (Mark Shore-deceased), proud grandpa of Hillary Nestrick Brian), Rory Jackson (Deanna), Andrew Tyson (Amy), Ashley Fornshell (Brian), Cory Wolanin (Maria) and Emily Mahlich (Kris), great grandpa of Aiden and Brianna Nestrick, Lucas and Nora Jackson,...

PATRICIA M. WIRTANEN

PATRICIA M. WIRTANEN

Dec 28, 2025

PATRICIA M. WIRTANEN (nee Jenne) age 87. Beloved wife of 64 years to John; loving mother of the late John Raymond and Robert Andrew; grandmother of Julia Rose and John Allen; daughter of the late Lillian (nee Wood) and Raymond Jenne; sister of Carol Ott (Timothy) and Raymond (Kate); aunt and friend of many.

Patricia loved nature and spending time in...

SHARON L. DUCHÉ

SHARON L. DUCHÉ

Dec 27, 2025

SHARON L. DUCHÉ (nee Wayne) age 74; beloved wife of the late Larry, loving mother of Lori Duché and Kim Carr (Sean), proud "Mama Sharon" to Ashley Ameye, Brett Ameye, Brianna Perusek (David) and Shannon, Keira and Shane Carr, sister of Jeff Wayne (Lisa) and the late Cheryl Prain and Craig Wayne, aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away...

BRIDGET “BRIDGIE NED” CONWAY

BRIDGET “BRIDGIE NED” CONWAY

Dec 26, 2025

BRIDGET "BRIDGIE NED" CONWAY (nee Campbell) was born on January 7, 1939, in Doona East, Ballycroy, Westport, County Mayo, Ireland. She was the devoted daughter of the late Nora (Ginty) and Edward (Ned) Campbell. Bridgie ‘left her native parish when she was just a girl; it was the place she loved best on Earth, her lovely Ballycroy,’ and emigrated to...

PATRICIA A. PETO

PATRICIA A. PETO

Dec 24, 2025

PATRICIA A. PETO (nee Mullen), age 84, passed away peacefully while surrounded by loved ones on December 24, 2025. Loving mother of Jeff (Dave), Jim (Diana), Sharon Caroscio (Joe) and Susan Starkey (Brian).Dear grandmother of Ashley Jude (Andrew), Nathan Foster, Cassidy Simon (Patrick), Justin Rearick, Steven Foster, Michael Caroscio and Alex Starkey. Proud great-grandmother of Aiden, Carlee, Westley, Drew and...

Carol A. Knisely

Carol A. Knisely

Dec 23, 2025

Carol A. Knisely (nee Tovey) age 85. Beloved wife of the late Calvin Knisely; loving mother of Jerry O'Hara (deceased), Michael O'Hara, Kathy Simon (Rich), Carol Bostic (John), Tom Reynolds, and Mark Knisely; proud grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother of many; cherished aunt, cousin, and dear friend of many; daughter of the late Edward Tovey Sr., Ruth and Cliff Sargent;...

JEAN M. GUILE

JEAN M. GUILE

Dec 23, 2025

JEAN M. GUILE, age 79, loving mother of Scott (Tina); beloved grandmother of Kayla Claburn and Justin Guile and great-grandmother of Brycen and Finnley; dear sister of Elaine Carlson and the late Victor, Keith "Rusty" and Tommy Guile; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Jean enjoyed spending time with her family and was an avid sports fan.  Passed away December 23,...

JOAN A. EMERY

JOAN A. EMERY

Dec 21, 2025

JOAN A. EMERY (nee Schweitzer) age 73. Beloved wife of Paul; loving mother of Kimberly Galipo and the late Eric Emery; stepmother of Jennifer Emery; dear grandmother of Vincent Galipo (Taylor) and Jacklyn Ortiz (Anthony); great-grandmother of Hailey Rebar, Dylan Knapp, Anthony Ortiz and Ryker Galipo; daughter of the late Girtha R. (nee Mayne) and John W. Schweiter; sister of...

PAMELA A. BRENNER

PAMELA A. BRENNER

Dec 20, 2025

PAMELA A. BRENNER, age 59, beloved daughter of the late Lauretta (nee Graf) and William Brenner; dear sister of Kristine George (Paul), Sharon Jablonske (Scott) and Jeff Brenner (Kimberly); much-loved aunt of 11 and great-aunt of 5; beloved niece, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away suddenly December 20, 2025.  Funeral Mass Friday, December 26, The Church of St. Clarence...

PAUL P. KERRIGAN

PAUL P. KERRIGAN

Dec 20, 2025

PAUL P. KERRIGAN age 80; beloved husband of Natalie (nee Kobzowicz); loving father of Sean (Chris), Michelle Eborn (Ben), Keith (Shonna) and Paul (Stefanie); much loved grandpa of Amanda, Shannon, Hailey, Sean Michael, Ryan, Andrew, Zachary, Collen, David, Ryane, Josh, Patricia and Leigh, great grandpa of Luke, Blair, Marnie and Parker; son of the late Ruth (nee Kemer) and James...

CLAIRE E. ALLISON

CLAIRE E. ALLISON

Dec 20, 2025

CLAIRE E. ALLISON age 87; beloved husband of the late Phyllis M. (nee Peskie); loving father of Wendy Allison (Bill Stevenson), Mark (Jennifer) and Doreen Allison (Chris Weston) proud "Pap Pap" of Lindsay Balmert (Chris) and great "Pap Pap" of Gavin and Ryann Balmert; brother of the late Paul, Milton, Peg, Ruth and Chuck; beloved uncle of many. Claire was...

SYLVIA K. SZABO

SYLVIA K. SZABO

Dec 19, 2025

SYLVIA K. SZABO age 75; beloved daughter of the late Mary (nee Karaffa) and Stephen Szabo; sister of Gene Szabo-deceased and Beverly Kelley; beloved aunt of Rebecca Barath (Chuckie), Laura Szabo, Karen Vichos (Peter) and Bethann Brown; great aunt of Erica Marling (Evan), Joshua Barath and Ryder Brown; great great aunt of Exton and Easton Marling; cousin of Joe Dailey...

MIHAI LUPU

MIHAI LUPU

Dec 19, 2025

MIHAI LUPU age 69; native of Romania; beloved husband of Leontina Visan; father of Christina, Victor and Matthew; son of Eugeniu and the late Maria (nee Velea); brother of Radu of Cleveland and Traian of Romania. Passed away December 19, 2025. Funeral Service Saturday, December 27 at 1:00 PM at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT...

RICHARD A. THEBERGE

RICHARD A. THEBERGE

Dec 18, 2025

RICHARD A. THEBERGE, age 87, beloved husband of 37 years to Christine (nee Bija); loving father of Richard (Lucy), Michele Noss (John), Bob (Mary), Ray (deceased), Betsy Koval (Todd), Cyndi Pappadakes (Steve), Vanessa Winters and Anthony Williams (Barbara); proud grandfather of Ryan (Brittany), Ashleigh, John II (Kristin), Jacob (Amanda), Allison McGlone (Justin), Daniel, Reece, Jarett, Tessa, Ethan, Maitlinn, Chelsea (Paul),...

RICHARD J. ZUPANCIC, JR.

RICHARD J. ZUPANCIC, JR.

Dec 17, 2025

RICHARD J. ZUPANCIC, JR., born March 6, 1956, passed away on December 17, 2025, following a long battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP). Loving husband of Susan (nee Duffy); proud father of Josh and Beth (Craig) Supan; grandfather of Jakob (Angelina), George, Roger, and Elliot; brother of Karen Boodjeh; dear son of the late Richard Sr. and MaryAnn (nee Grsic);...

LINDA L. HALL

LINDA L. HALL

Dec 17, 2025

Linda Lou (Carl) Hall, 86, passed on December 17, 2025.

Linda was born in Lansing, Michigan on June 11, 1939. As a young person, she enjoyed time in theater and Girl Scouts, but most loved her days spent swimming in pools or Lake Michigan at her parents' cottage. She graduated from East Lansing High School in 1957 before attending Albion College...

RALPH KEEFNER, JR.

RALPH KEEFNER, JR.

Dec 16, 2025

RALPH KEEFNER, JR., age 98, beloved husband of 70 years to Roberta "Bobbi" (nee Shaw); loving father of Jeff (Sharon), Mike (Cami), Gary (Morgen), and Julie Bihn (Ken); proud Grandpa of Tara, April, Jared, Nathan, Rachel, Bailey, and the late Dakota; brother of the late Bertha Gates, Earl, Robert, Harold, and Clarence; uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Army veteran....

MICHAEL J. "MJ" BAUS

MICHAEL J. "MJ" BAUS

Dec 15, 2025

MICHAEL J. "MJ" BAUS, age 60, U.S. Navy Chief (Retired), beloved husband of Lisa M. (nee Delattre); son of Diane (nee Eldridge) and Harold R. Baus; brother of Robert (Gwen), David (Laurie), Kenneth (Carla) and Melissa Baus; beloved uncle, nephew, brother-in-law, cousin, dear friend and mentor of many.

Michael (MJ) was a friend to many and never met a stranger that...

GERTRUDE L. WILMINK

GERTRUDE L. WILMINK

Dec 13, 2025

GERTRUDE L. "TRUDY" WILMINK (nee Perry) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Donald; daughter of the late Gertrude (nee Cummings) and Jess Perry; sister of James Perry and Winifred Smedley; aunt of many. Private inurnment Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

JOANNE M. VEDDA

JOANNE M. VEDDA

Dec 12, 2025

JOANNE M. VEDDA, age 45, loving mother of Valery Yuravak, Nicholas Yuravak, Jada Lehane and Lilly Lehane; beloved daughter of Joyce (nee Porcella) and James Vedda; dear sister of Phillip Vedda (Christina) and Grace Vedda; dearest aunt of Alyssa Vedda, Oakley Vedda and Oona Vedda; niece, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away December 12, 2025.  All Services Private.

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