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JUNE L. SCANLON

JUNE L. SCANLON

Jun 20, 2026

JUNE L. SCANLON (nee Kuzila), age 95. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late John; loving mother of Mary Donna Pickett (Michael), Michael and Charles; proud grandmother of John, David and Abigail Pickett; daughter of the late Mary (nee Logue) and Michael Kuzila; sister of the late Jane Navin Mrs Scanlon was a parishioner of Transfiguration Church in Lakewood....

ILSE KIVES

ILSE KIVES

Jun 19, 2026

ILSE KIVES (nee Rumschussel), age 98, beloved wife of the late Oscar; dear mother of Margaret Krall (Allen), Gilbert (Nancy), Susan Hric (John), David (Sharon), Michael, Marianne, Carol Falcone (Paul), and Joseph (Laurie Ann); proud grandmother of Victoria Wood (Josh), Kimberly Gilson (Matthew), Larissa Krouse (Aaron), Anne Smedley (Jason), Michael Hric (Sara), Matthew Hric (Deniz), Maggie Butler (deceased) (Don), Colin...

WENDIE L. PAUSCHE

WENDIE L. PAUSCHE

Jun 18, 2026

WENDIE L. PAUSCHE (nee Foster), age 74, beloved wife of Karl; loving mother of Brad Pausche (Amy) and Michelle Arney (Joshua); devoted grandmother of Charlie, Callie and Jack Pausche and Jason and Tyler Arney; dearest sister of Linda Chilcher (Gary, deceased) and Wayne Foster; dear aunt and friend of many.  Wendie enjoyed time spent with her family and was also...

CHARLOTTE A. BANASIK

CHARLOTTE A. BANASIK

Jun 17, 2026

CHARLOTTE A. BANASIK (nee Stuart), age 79, beloved wife of 58 years to Edward M.; loving mother of Paul (Kelly) and Cathy Secaur (Jeremy); proud Grandma of Chesney, Severin, Cora and Violet; sister of the late Patricia Campbell. Peacefully passed away June 17, 2026 while holding her husband’s hand.

Charlotte was one of the most giving individuals on earth. Despite her...

ALICE A. MIKESINA

ALICE A. MIKESINA

Jun 16, 2026

ALICE ANN MIKESINA (nee Salem), age 83, beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Nancy Penn (George), Jim (Ann) and the late David; proud Grandmother of Amanda Iosco, Justin Iosco (Crystal), Cory, Lianna Dauberman, Alex Drabczyk, Jessika, Arikka, Michael (Haylee) and Jacob (Emily); great-grandmother of Landon Iosco, Payton Dauberman, Sheperd and Paisley Mikesina, and Dahlia Drabczyk; sister of...

ILSE PALUS

ILSE PALUS

Jun 15, 2026

Ilse Palus, 88, passed away peacefully at home on June 15, 2026, with family by her side.

Ilse was preceded in death by her parents, Viktor and Martha (née Broll) Palus; her brother, Reiner Palus; her nephew, Andreas Palus; and her longtime partner, Walter Schonhardt.

She is survived by her son, Tom Palus, and daughter-in-law, Katie Palus; her brothers, Manfred Palus (Ilse)...

IRENE I. SHAKER

IRENE I. SHAKER

Jun 14, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Irene Ina Shaker, at the age of 91.

Irene was born in Boston, grew up in Magnolia, Massachusetts and Jacksonville, Florida. She graduated from St. Ann's High School in Gloucester. In 1963 she moved to Ohio to help her husband establish a family grocery business, Shaker's Market,...

ROBERT M. PETRIE

ROBERT M. PETRIE

Jun 13, 2026

ROBERT J. PETRIE, age 91, beloved husband of the late Ruth (nee Poremba); loving father of Philip (Sandra); brother of the late Joseph and Michael; dear uncle and friend of many.  Proud U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away June 13, 2026.  Private inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

PAUL KOBE, SR.

PAUL KOBE, SR.

Jun 12, 2026

PAUL KOBE, SR. beloved husband of the late Erna (nee Grauf) and the late Sophie, loving father of Margaret Kobe (Joseph Lach), Paul Kobe, Jr. (Beth), Rosemarie Abughazaleh (Ziad) and Richard Kobe (Renee Leone), proud Grandpa of Joseph Lach, Laura Bajorek (Jim), Christopher Lach, Jessica Kobe Miller (Lance), Monica Kobe (Steve Boensch), Paul Kobe III, Alexandra Kawkabana (Mike), Max Abughazaleh...

DAVID J. PILLIVANT

DAVID J. PILLIVANT

Jun 12, 2026

DAVID J. PILLIVANT, age 65, beloved father of Jonathan; son of the late Mary (nee Mazny) and Vernon Pillivant; brother of Mary Rodriguez, Laura Vassileff (Fred), Peggy Moncure (Bob), Donald (Bonnie) and the late Dale; uncle and great-uncle of many.  U.S. Navy veteran.  Passed away June 12, 2026.  All Services will be private for the family.  Memorial contributions are suggested...

DENNIS M. HALLIGAN

DENNIS M. HALLIGAN

Jun 11, 2026

DENNIS M. HALLIGAN, age 79, U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, peacefully passed away June 11, 2026. Devoted husband of Patricia (deceased) for over 50 years. Proud Father of Jeffrey, Timothy, Daniel, and Matthew (Alexis). Grandfather of his adored Shane. Son of the late Agnes (nee Hovanetz) and George Halligan. Beloved brother of Patrick (Sally). Proud Uncle of Kevin,...

ARTHUR F. SOMMER

ARTHUR F. SOMMER

Jun 11, 2026

ARTHUR F. SOMMER, age 92, beloved husband of 70 years to Mary (nee Greco); loving father of Arthur (Michelle); proud grandfather of Nicholas (Courtney), Bradley, Jeffrey (Vy Doan, fiancée), Natalie Bertrand (Joe), Cassandra Jackson (Sean), Miranda Tipton (Trenton) and Michael Gibel (Kelly, fiancée); great-gandfather of Tamara, Camilla, Jasmine, Isabella, Joseph, Delaney and Kellyn Jackson, Lily, and Alexander Gibel; dear brother...

WILMA JEAN HESS

WILMA JEAN HESS

Jun 9, 2026

WILMA JEAN HESS (nee Damron), age 91, beloved wife of the late Ralph E. Hess, Sr. for 70 years; loving mother of Ralph E. Jr., Christine Mancino (Joe) (Jim Shuttera, deceased), Arleen M. Hess, Patricia J. Jones (Thomas, deceased); dearest grandmother of David, Brandy and Bryan (Amanda) Shuttera, Ralph E. Hess III and Thomas Jones (Ashley); great-grandmother of Kaylani and Jayden...

JULIE A. BUTLER

JULIE A. BUTLER

Jun 9, 2026

JULIE A. BUTLER (nee Kershaw,) age 63, passed away peacefully at her home on June 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was the beloved mother to Jayme (deceased), Cortney and Zachary Gerber. Much-loved grandmother to Alyson Majercak and Karline Schnell. Great- grandmother of Roselyn Majercak. Daughter of the late Margaret Shannon and William Kershaw. Dear friend of many.

Julie...

VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" KILBANE

VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" KILBANE

Jun 8, 2026

VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" KILBANE (nee McKenna), age 67, beloved mother of Marty (Rachel) and Patricia Kilbane; much-loved Grandma of Kayden Yeagle; daughter of the late Janice McDevitt (nee Maszyznski) and John T. McKenna; sister of John J. McKenna (deceased), Mary Lynn McKenna (deceased), Mary Beth Martoccia (Marc), Kelly Lipp (Jeff) and Dan McDevitt; beloved aunt, cousin and dear friend of...

GAYLE GAREAU

GAYLE GAREAU

Jun 6, 2026

Of all things that Gayle Gareau was in her life, she would tell you that she was most importantly a wife and mother. Fiercely loyal. Fully devoted. Humbly selfless. These traits defined her existence. Wife and mother weren’t just titles to her, they were devotions that were the center of her mission in life, every single day for 63 years...

ALAN E. WARD

ALAN E. WARD

Jun 5, 2026

ALAN E. WARD, age 71, beloved husband of Debra (nee Stephany); dear father of Rachel Ward and Alan Ward II; stepfather of Megan Covany, Rachel Palka and Matthew Palka; proud Grandpa of Chloe, Colson, Kira, Cassidy, Lillian and Logan; dear brother of Christie Wasson, Pam Ruda and the late Steven Ward; half-brother of Paul Ward; beloved uncle, cousin and dear...

COLLEEN B. MOORE

COLLEEN B. MOORE

Jun 5, 2026

COLLEEN B. MOORE (nee Joyce), age 48, dearly beloved wife of 22 years of Bryan A.; loving mom of Molly, Thomas and Colin; daughter of the late Rita (nee Cregan) and Patrick J. Joyce; cherished sister of John Joyce (Mary), Jeanie Norman (Eddie), Maggie Flynn (Michael "Lefty"), Joe Joyce, Patrick "Whitey" Joyce, Kathy Reilly (James), Dennis Joyce (Brittany) and Eileen...

Josephine Ann Salvo

Josephine Ann Salvo

Jun 4, 2026

JOSEPHINE ANN SALVO (nee Cassisi), age 94, beloved wife of the late Nicolo; loving mother of Vito (Mary), Lenore Hohman (Timothy), Nick (Kathleen), and John (Patricia); proud grandmother of Gina Kretz (Christopher), Christina Conley (Brian), Nicholas (Rochelle), Victoria Vitale (Sam), and Michael; great-grandmother of six; dear sister of Dr. Nicholas Cassisi (Dr. Elayne Cassisi) and the late Peter Cassisi (Catherine),...

MARGARET M. MURPHY

MARGARET M. MURPHY

Jun 2, 2026

MARGARET M. MURPHY, age 71, loving mother of Sheila Davidson (Ken); proud grandmother of Ian and Alex Prososki; daughter of the late Anne (nee McGowan) and Martin Murphy; dear sister of Martin (deceased), Catherine (deceased), John (deceased), Sheila Crocker (James) and Thomas Murphy; loving aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away June 2, 2026.  Funeral Mass Saturday, June 6, St....

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