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Alex R. Laird
Dec 28, 2020
ALEX R. LAIRD, age 87, beloved husband of 59 years to Judith A. (nee Miller); loving father of Timothy (Roseann), David (Laurie), Scott (Rhonda), Gregory (Kathleen) and Jeanne Scarsipino (Mario); proud grandpa of Jeffrey, Scott, Alex, Elizabeth, Olivia, Matthew, Meredith and Vincent; son of the late Matilda (nee Hansen) and Alexander Laird; brother of Margaret Jane Elish (John), Ralph...
Joanne Barrett
Dec 27, 2020
JoANNE BARRETT (nee Vacha), age 73, beloved wife of Thomas C.; stepmother of Samantha Simpson; grandmother of Jacob; great-grandmother of Delilah and River; daughter of the late Josephine (nee Orzolek) and Norbert Vacha; sister of Norbert Vacha, William Vacha and Mary Zeller; beloved sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt and cousin of many. Passed away December 27, 2020. Funeral Mass Wednesday, December...
David L. Taft
Dec 26, 2020
DAVID L. TAFT, age 69, beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Demaline); loving father of Wendy, Jai and Ronald (Sarah) Taft and Lisa Scott; dear grandfather of Cierra, Tiffany, Bailey and Jammie; great-grandfather of Milo, Piper and Aubrey, dear brother of Jean Mills and Donald Taft; beloved uncle of many; loving companion of Kari Parker. David retired from...
Robert E. Lavelle
Dec 25, 2020
ROBERT ENEAS LAVELLE, age 88, of Fairview Park, passed away December 25, 2020 at The Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Born on July 8, 1932 he was the son of Irish immigrants Celia Lavelle (nee McNulty) and Patrick Lavelle.
Robert "Bob" spent four years serving our country in the United States Air Force during...
Jeffrey C. Kniess
Dec 25, 2020
JEFFREY CHARLES KNIESS, age 67, passed away on December 25, 2020. U.S. Army Veteran, avid cyclist, lover of music and movies. Beloved father of Heather Kniess Manojlovich (Joseph) and Emily Kniess Woodroof (Jay); grandfather of Scarlett Woodroof; son of the late Jean (nee Martin) and Charles Kniess; brother of Linda Vulku (Jim); and beloved uncle. Services will be private....
Margaret M. Mason
Dec 25, 2020
MARGARET M. MASON (nee Mack) age 82. Beloved wife of the late John Zachar and the late Thomas Mason; mother of John Zachar (deceased), Richard Zachar (Kim Fairchild) and Julie Geschke (Rick); Grandmother of John Rinicella (Ashley), Nichole Rinicella (Billy) Leah Barnett (Kelsey), Amanda Herd (Matt), Alaine Zachar, Lee Zachar Lindsey), Melanie Recina (Dan), Brandi Zachar-Johnson (Brandon), Jennifer Cozad...
Christine E. Nielson-Aigner
Dec 25, 2020
CHRISTINE E. NIELSON-AIGNER, age 73, beloved wife of the late Thomas Aigner; step-mother of Linda Collins-deceased, Michelle Aigner (Bob Terry, deceased), Therese Aigner (Danny Link), Laura Koussa (Tony). Mark Aigner (Louise) and Veronica Eskra, devoted grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 8 and a dear friend of many; sister of the late Hazo. Christine worked for many years at...
Shawn R. Osiecki
Dec 25, 2020
SHAWN R. OSIECKI, age 32, of North Royalton, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2020. He left this world far too soon and will be missed deeply by his son, Mason James Osiecki, mother, Doreen Goe, sisters Allison Parsons (Tom) and Candice Himes, and niece Payton Parsons. He was a bright light in the world, with a personality...
Isabel A. Hribar
Dec 24, 2020
ISABEL A. HRIBAR, (nee Nofel), age 88, of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, formerly of Strongsville; beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Patricia Pfunder and the late Carol Gall; beloved grandmother of Jenifer, John Robert and Michael; great grandmother of many; daughter of the late Mary (nee Gabriel) and Joseph Nofel; sister of Victoria Martovitz, Ella Richards, Arlene...
Helen J. Goss
Dec 23, 2020
HELEN J. GOSS, age 92, beloved daughter of the late Sophia (nee Musieck) and Walter Gosciewski; loving sister of Walter Gosky (Regina), Pauline Paulozzi (Joseph), Henry Gosky (Gracie), Martin Gosciewski (Donna) (all deceased), F. William Gosciewski (deceased) (Kathleen), Eleanor Golden (James, deceased) and Edward Guest (Rene); beloved aunt and great-aunt of many. Helen passed away December 23, 2020. Relatives...
Daryl A. Raymond
Dec 23, 2020
DARYL A. RAYMOND, age 72. Beloved husband of Beverly A. (nee Daniels); loving father of Heather Comfort, Lisa Lloyd (Adam), Trisha Kolegar-Reidfer (Roy) and Jim (Stacey); grandfather and great-grandfather; brother of Dale, Arlene Worcester, Susan Marton and the late Dean; uncle, cousin and friend of many. U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Daryl was a retired software engineer. He loved all...
Eleanor L. Vyhnalek
Dec 22, 2020
ELEANOR L. VYHNALEK (nee Zavesky), age 108. Beloved wife of the late George J.; loving mother of Carol Tomsic and Raymond Vyhnalek; dear grandmother of Richard Tomsic, Steve Tomsic, Ellen Tomsic, Amy Vyhnalek and Brian Vyhnalek; great-grandmother of Alexander and Elowyn Vyhnalek; sister of the late Robert Zavesky and Grace Lucas; beloved aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. Eleanor...
Christopher J. Balsat
Dec 22, 2020
CHRISTOPHER J. BALSAT, age 67, beloved husband of Dorrine (nee Mirenda); loving father of Erin Short (Doug) and Ayler; grandfather of Calvin Speicher and Ryan Speicher; son of Gizella "Gay" (nee Tricsko) and the late Gustav Balsat; beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many. Retired Quality Director at NPA Paints and formerly at RPM for many years. Passed away...
Janet I. Gorman
Dec 22, 2020
JANET I. GORMAN, age 92, beloved daughter of the late Isabelle (nee Johnston) and Albert Gorman; dear sister of Jean Clark; and friend of many. Janet was a renowned softball player from 1945-1953 and pitched in the 1947 World Softball Championship. She was a longtime volunteer at Fairview Hospital and for Meals on Wheels. Janet was a member of...
Eugene J. Van Belleghem
Dec 21, 2020
EUGENE J. VAN BELLEGHEM, age 68. U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Retired mail carrier U.S.P.S. Passed away December 21, 2020. Funeral Service Saturday, December 26, at 10:30 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS, where social distancing will be observed and facemasks required and where friends may call SATURDAY 9:30 A.M. UNTIL TIME...
Mattie L. Conroy
Dec 20, 2020
MATTIE L. CONROY (nee Adams) age 84. Beloved wife of the late Steve; loving mother of Brian (Paula); step-mother of Nancy Moore and Steve Conroy (Denise); grandmother of Madeline Conroy, Patrick "Gip" Conroy and Kenny Moore. Passed away Dec. 20, 2020. Due to the current pandemic there will be no services.
Melinda A. "Linda" Valentine
Dec 20, 2020
MELINDA A. "LINDA" VALENTINE (nee Gallagher), age 70, beloved wife of the late Bruce; loving mother of Shawn, Melissa Foldi (George) and Bradley (Susan); grandmother of Joseph, Madeline, Lillian, Jillian and Lincoln; daughter of the late Betty (nee Timm) and William Gallagher; sister of Terry Gallagher (Carolyn) and the late Susan Massey; aunt, cousin and friend of many. Linda...
Robert E. Kane, Sr.
Dec 20, 2020
ROBERT E. KANE, SR. age 89. Beloved husband of the late Rosemarie (nee Nier) and the late Geraldine (nee Mozek); father of Linda Kane (Gary Stewart), Robert, Jr. (Patti), Mary Welles (Timothy), Christopher (Karen), Daniel (Melissa), James (Bridget) and the late Susanna; step-father of Heidi Clark (John) and the late Carl Pfahl; grandfather of 19; great-grandfather of 11; brother...
Thomasina M. "Tomie" Cavallaro
Dec 19, 2020
THOMASINA MARY "TOMIE" CAVALLARO (nee Gliozzo), age 96, passed away on December 19, 2020. Tomie was the beloved wife of the late Joseph "Joe" Cavallaro for 47 years; loving mother of Joseph Cavallaro III, Thomasina Patton (Thomas), and Vera Bartasavich (Gerard); dearest grandmother of Thomasina Houston (Todd); Thera Parks (Jeff) and the late Tiana Patton; cherished great-grandmother of eight;...
Kevin B. Kelly, Sr.
Dec 19, 2020
KEVIN B. KELLY, SR. age 63. Beloved husband of the late Kimberly (nee Geary); father of Kevin II (Chira); grandfather of Kevin III, Charista, Robert and Zoe; great-grandfather of Kingston and Royaltiy; brother of Joan and the late Robert; uncle and friend of many. Passed away suddenly Dec. 19, 2020. Funeral Service Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 11:00 A.M. in...
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