JOHN J. "JACK" ELLIS
Jan 16, 2026
JOHN J. "JACK" ELLIS, age 100, native of The Bronx, NY, beloved husband of the late Una M. (nee McCaughey); loving father of Dr. John Ellis (Julie), Brian (deceased) (Eileen) and the late Kathleen; proud grandfather of Elliot, Jennifer, Christine and Tatyana; great-grandfather of four; brother of the late Rita Hron, Ann Toomey, Kathrine McGirl, Margaret Ernst and Mary Gahan;...
REV. THOMAS SOLTIS
Feb 13, 2026
Rev. Thomas Soltis, (retired Pastor, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Parma) age 94; beloved husband of the late Carolyn (nee Trinklein), dear father of Greg Soltis and Gretchen Soltis (Ray Zepernick), much loved grandfather of Walter Buczak (Kristi) nd step grandfather of Cassidy and Jordan Zepernick, great grandfather of Walter, Carter and Asher; brother of the late Helen Heintzelman and Margaret...
HENRY P. HOAGLAND
Feb 13, 2026
HENRY P. HOAGLAND, age 79, beloved husband of 55 years to Molly (nee Redick); loving father of Joshua; much-loved Pop of Brennan; son of the late Dorothy (nee Bradby) and Henry P. Hoagland, Sr.; brother of Barbara Hoagland (deceased) and Elaine Dingle. Henry was a retired millwright for U.S. Steel and a proud U.S. Navy Seabees Vietnam veteran. Passed away...
JOAN A. SKODA
Feb 12, 2026
JOAN ANASTASIA SKODA (née Zelis), a devoted Catholic woman of deep faith and selfless love, passed away unexpectedly on February 12, 2026, in Allen, Texas, at the age of 94.
Born on February 27, 1931, in Cleveland, Ohio, Joan lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering devotion to her family, and an enduring commitment to her faith. She was a...
Carole A. Burke
Feb 12, 2026
CAROLE A. BURKE (nee McDonnell) age 87. Beloved wife of 63 years to the late Robert C.; loving mother of Patricia Otterbacher (Michael), Cathlean Lavelle (David), Robert (Chris) and Martin (the late Kathy); adored grandmother of 15; great-grandmother of 47; great great-grandmother of 4; daughter of the late Elynor (nee Malloy) and Joseph McDonnell; sister of the late Thomas McDonnell...
Roberta L. Rojka
Feb 11, 2026
ROBERTA L. "ROBIN" ROJKA age 75 was taken into the arms of Our Lord on February 11, 2026.
Beloved wife of 58 years to Rudolph B. Rojka; cherished mother of Rebecca Federer (Gary), Rosalin Ulogar (John) and Rudolph E. Rojka (Megan); loving grandmother of Nicole Rojka Sopko (Mark), Brandi Rojka, Dustin Rojka (Kristina), Jacob Federer (Isabella), Elaine Federer and Jason Ulogar...
JOHN F. O'BRIEN
Feb 10, 2026
JOHN F. O'BRIEN, age 92, native of Athlone, Co. Roscommon, Ireland, beloved husband of 65 years to Eileen (nee Maguire); loving father of Noreen Beardmore (deceased) (Mike), Catherine O'Brien (John Lang), Patricia Parente (Phillip) and John F. O'Brien, Jr.; proud Papa of his 17 "eejits" and great-Papa of his 15 "eejits"; brother of Hubert (deceased), Mae Cody (deceased), Ann O'Farrell...
Donald R. Drake
Feb 9, 2026
DONALD R. DRAKE, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Jo Ann; father of Don Drake (Maile), Laurie Sanford (Jim) and Danielle Drake (friend Matt Wreden); grandfather of Alieta Drake, Hulita Drake, Chad Sanford (Theresa) and Zach Sanford (Chelsea); great-grandfather of Austyn, Evelyn and Logan; son of the late Ethel (nee Sage) and William A. Drake; brother of the late...
SEAN G. HOLIAN
Feb 9, 2026
SEAN G. HOLIAN, age 58, beloved son of Michael P. and the late Sylvia (nee Geyer); dear brother of Colleen and Stephen (Kim); much-loved uncle of Kaitlin Britton (Ryan), Shannon McMikle (Adam), Megan, Frank (Jessica), Brittney Torres (Ruben), Brendan, Aaron (Ashten), Devan, Kevin, Ian (Kaylee), Seamus (deceased), Jack, Liam, Aiden and Fiona; great-uncle of many; beloved nephew, cousin and friend...
MICHAEL A. STARESINIC
Feb 8, 2026
The world became a little less bright on February 8, 2026 with the passing of Michael “Mike” Anthony Staresinic.
Mike was born on January 20, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Nadine H. (nee Andes) and Anthony M. Beloved husband of the late Sandra L (nee Seminatore); father of Lisa, Anthony (deceased), Kirk, Gina France (Matthew) and Daniel; grandfather of...
MARIE CANDEA
Feb 8, 2026
MARIE CANDEA (nee Vulk), age 82, beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Elena Kelley (Bob) and Mary Capers (Jeff); proud "Mica" of Aidan, Colin, Georgia, Benjamin and Avery. Passed away February 8, 2026 in Upper Arlington, OH. All Services will be private for the family with interment at Sunset Memorial Park.
JOHN J. "JACK" McNALLY
Feb 7, 2026
JOHN J. "JACK" McNALLY JR., age 91, beloved husband of the late Sheila A. McNally (nee McDonald) ; loving father of Sean (Jacqui), Michael (Amy), Maureen Kelley (Jack), Tim (Kim), and Mary Beth Tirpak (Stephen); devoted grandfather “popper” of Lauren Larkin (Eamon), Kealy Reese (Kevin), Molly Snarr (Nathan) and the late Katie McNally; Meghan McNally; Moira, Conor (Emily Gunn, fiance),...
DANIEL D. LINK
Feb 6, 2026
DANIEL D. LINK, age 73, of Columbia Station, OH.
Danny was the 57+ year love of my (Terry) life that started with a piggy-back ride on West Tech football field when I was in 8th grade and he was a sophomore in high school. Then there was a hayride where he sat me on a fence post, gave me a blue...
GERALD F. KENSICK
Feb 5, 2026
GERALD F. KENSICK, age 84, passed away February 5, 2026 in Shelby Township, Michigan but formerly lived in Chesterfield, MI and Olmsted Falls, OH. He was born in Cleveland, OH to Joseph and Ruth (Spain) Kensick and married his childhood sweetheart, Janet (nee Latimer) (deceased in 2018) in 1964 in St. Colman’s Church, then remarried again in 1997 in New...
PATRICIA M. MANSELL
Feb 5, 2026
PATRICIA M. MANSELL (nee Deere) age 93. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026. She shared a remarkable 74 year marriage with her husband Dick. She leaves behind five children: Jack (Karen), Patty Naglowsky (the late John), Rick (Carol), Tom (Nancy) and Donna Guzman (Ken). Grandmother of Kim, Rich, Kelly, Michael, Kristy, Krissy, Kris, Greg,...
EDWARD L. LAVELLE
Feb 4, 2026
In Loving Memory Edward (Eddie) Lavelle Change of Address Notice
For those who don't know, my family wanted me to inform you that I've moved. I was received by my heavenly Father, who informed me that my new home was ready and that I could move in on February 4, 2026. My new home is a beautiful sight to behold. It...
PATRICIA A. "PATTY" MARTINEZ
Feb 2, 2026
PATRICIA A. "PATTY" MARTINEZ, age 63, beloved daughter of Eleanor (nee Gogolek) and Alex Martinez; dear sister of Joey and Steve (Quinn); aunt of Aidan, Aubrey, Tony (Sophie) and Kayla; great-aunt of Vinny, Denver and Charlie; niece, cousin and friend of many. Passed away unexpectedly February 2, 2026. All services will be private for the family.
EUGENE R. DRAP
Feb 2, 2026
EUGENE R. DRAP, age 90, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on February 2, 2026.
Born on March 12, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, Gene was raised with strong family values and a deep sense of dedication to both faith and work. He attended St. Ignatius High School, later graduating from John Carroll University. After college, Gene enlisted in...
EDWARD S. "EDDIE" MILLER
Feb 2, 2026
EDWARD S. "EDDIE" MILLER, age 54, beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Seiler); loving father of Zachary (Julia); cherished son of Suzanne (nee Marron) and the late Thomas Miller; dear brother of Thomas "T.J." (deceased), Richard, Suzie Mangus (Mark), Jackie Miller, Tricia Kropog (deceased) (James), and John (Angela); much-loved uncle, nephew, cousin, coach, mentor, and dear friend of many. Eddie was...
JEAN C. CRAMER
Feb 1, 2026
JEAN C. CRAMER (nee Stonebrook), age 79, beloved mother of Stephen G., Theresa Dow (Robert) and Robert; grandmother of Emily Dow; daughter of the late Margaret (nee Wyler) and Elmer Stonebrook. Passed away February 1, 2026. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for her Funeral Mass Thursday, February 5, St. Richard Church (26855 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted) at 10...
