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John A. Gill

John A. Gill

Jul 5, 2019

JOHN A. GILL, age 93, beloved son of the late Anna (nee Golden) and John Gill; brother of James (Judy) (Joan, deceased), Brendan (Joyce) and the late Tom (Joyce), Joseph (Priscilla) and Margaret Kelly (Owen); uncle and great-uncle of many.  John retired from the Secular Franciscan Order (SFO of the Immaculate Heart of Mary).  He was a WWII and...

Josephine A. Hopp

Josephine A. Hopp

Jul 5, 2019

JOSEPHINE HOPP (nee Drillock), age 96. Beloved wife of the late M. Daniel Coulson and Martin Hopp; loving mother of Robert Coulson and the late Dana Coulson; sister of Renee Opheim, Chester Drillock and the late Madeline Russin, Joseph Drillock and William Drillock; aunt and great-aunt of many. Josephine served as a medical technician in the U.S. Army Air...

Joseph R. Schoenig

Joseph R. Schoenig

Jul 4, 2019

JOSEPH R. SCHOENIG, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Justus); father of David (Denise); grandfather of Christopher; brother of Robert (Carol) and the late Rita, Mildred, Dolly, Bernice, Dottie, Irene, Jerry, Albert, Jean and Alma; uncle and friend of many. Retired airplane mechanic for United Airlines for 32 years. Passed away July 4, 2019. Funeral Mass...

Donald Edward Beck

Donald Edward Beck

Jul 3, 2019

DONALD EDWARD BECK, age 91, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2019. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Roberta (nee Winter). Donald leaves a legacy of love through his children: Robert (Debbie), Kenneth (Cheri), and Donna Gronowski (Gary); his grandchildren: Amanda Tactay (Rick), River Beck, Cari Morris (Stephen), Laura Davis (Andrew), and Garrett Gronowski;...

Owen J. Mccafferty

Owen J. Mccafferty

Jul 2, 2019

OWEN JAMES McCAFFERTY, age 95, originally of Cleveland, Ohio, most recently resided in Jacksonville, Florida.  Beloved husband to the late Anne T. (nee Barrett); loving father of Owen E. (Colleen) and the late Kevin A. (Darlene); grandfather of Owen M., Hugh A. (Catherine), Maura, Bridget, Kelly Cassidy, Kathleen Babinszki (Tamas), and Kevin D. (Jennifer); great-grandfather of Hugh J., Owen...

Charlene "Dolly" M. Murray

Charlene "Dolly" M. Murray

Jun 28, 2019

CHARLENE "DOLLY" M.  MURRAY (nee Gates), age 90.  Beloved wife of the late James E. Sr.; loving mother of James E. Jr. (Nancy) of Louisville, KY; grandmother of Megan Frutkin (Luke), James (Molly) and William (Frances); great-grandmother of five; sister of Beverly Chipman (Richard) and Dee Zahn; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away June 28, 2019 in Louisville,...

Kenneth P. Pedley

Kenneth P. Pedley

Jun 27, 2019

KENNETH P. PEDLEY, age 91.  Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Whitehouse); loving father of Kenneth (Bren), Sandra, David (Donna) and Don; grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 11; brother of the late Helen Rahm and Dale.  WWII and Korea U.S.M.C. veteran.  Retired after many years of service at the GM Parma Plant.  Passed away June 27, 2019.  Funeral...

James W. Petrillo

James W. Petrillo

Jun 26, 2019

JAMES W. PETRILLO, age 70, beloved husband of 51 years to Donna (nee Crupper); loving father of Wayne Petrillo and Stacey Petrillo-Rumancik (Jeffery); grandfather of Tyler (Jazmyne), Christopher, Ally Rumancik and Sydney Rumancik; great-grandfather of Vanessa; son of the late Margaret (nee Wiseman) and Albert T.; brother of Thomas (deceased) (Barbara), Sandra LaManna, Michael (Linda) and Dennis (Vicki); uncle...

Allan R. Smith

Allan R. Smith

Jun 25, 2019

ALLAN R. SMITH, age 80, beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Broz); father of David (Holly), Laura West (Karl) and Beth Carey (Chris); grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of six.  Passed away June 25, 2019.  Services for the family will be private.  Interment Eastlawn Memory Gardens (Brunswick, OH).

Martin J. Keough

Martin J. Keough

Jun 25, 2019

MARTIN J. KEOUGH age 57; beloved son of the late Margaret "Peggy" (nee Caine) and John M. "Jack" Keough; loving brother of Michael (Karen), Colleen Madden (Michael) of Fla., John (Sue), Kathleen Keough (Gian de Caris), Christine Cihon (Steve) and Eileen Vargo (Patrick); beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Marty was a longtime Cuyahoga County employee and was...

Ronald A. Mordarski

Ronald A. Mordarski

Jun 25, 2019

RONALD A. MORDARSKI, age 61.  Father of Ronald and Danielle Mordarski and James Leasock; grandfather; brother of Betty Ponziani, Rita Keel, Jean Shredl, Bernadette Hamel, Anne Boone and the late Katharine Fisher, William and Richard; uncle of 13, great-uncle of 17.  Retired from Ford Motor Co.  Passed away June 25, 2019.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 29, 2019,...

Robert L. Fazi

Robert L. Fazi

Jun 24, 2019

ROBERT L. FAZI, age 76, beloved husband of the late Zoetsa (nee Sharkey); loving father of John (Bernadette) and Toni Shobey (Todd); grandfather of Taylor Shobey, Samantha Fagan and Alexa Fazi; brother of Ronald (Annette) and Ricky; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away June 24, 2019.  Funeral Service Friday, June 28, at 11 A.M. in the CHAMBERS...

Mackenzie J. Mergel

Mackenzie J. Mergel

Jun 22, 2019

MACKENZIE J. "MAC" MERGEL, age 27.  Beloved son of Ilona "Penni" (nee Szabados) and Henry J. Mergel "Rick"; dear brother of Dave Mergel and Deanna Culver (Andy) of Columbus; uncle of Collin Mergel and Elka; grandson of the late Margaret (nee Gluvna) and Henry; nephew, cousin and close friend of Steve and many others.  Passed away unexpectedly June 22,...

Marie T. Volk

Marie T. Volk

Jun 22, 2019

MARIE T. VOLK, age 80. Sister of Frank and Eugene. Passed away June 22, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, Nov. 2, St. Anthony of Padua Church (6750 State Rd., Parma) at 9:30 AM.  Inurnment St. Martin of Tours Cemetery.

Martha M. Peta

Martha M. Peta

Jun 21, 2019

MARTHA M. PETA (nee Miller) age 73. Loving mother of Thomas Wentz (Shana McQueen), Rebecca Wentz Wilson and Tyler Wentz (Jennifer Autenrieth); grandmother of Katy and Madelyn; sister of the late Judy O'Brien, Sharon Coughlin and Michael Miller; aunt and friend of many. Passed away June 21, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, June 25, St. Raphael Church (525...

Joan I. Weiskittel

Joan I. Weiskittel

Jun 21, 2019

JOAN I. WEISKITTEL (nee Lavandosky) died peacefully on June 21, 2019, at the age of 85. Her passing will be deeply mourned by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vernon. She was the beloved sister of the late Gerald Lavandosky (Carol), Jane Osborn (Frank) and Lois Norman (Mike); the...

James S. Frederick

James S. Frederick

Jun 20, 2019

JAMES S. FREDERICK, age 70.  Beloved husband of Junietta (nee Cunningham); loving father of Sandy Gaukin (Jim), Connie, Jean Hartman (Christopher), Janet Frederick (David Soto) and Darryl; grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of 2; brother of William Frederick (Pam) and Sharon Walls; dear friend of many.  U.S.M.C. veteran.  Passed away June 20, 2019.  Funeral Service Tuesday, June 25, at 10:30...

Caren S. Pawlowski

Caren S. Pawlowski

Jun 19, 2019

CAREN S. PAWLOWSKI (nee Hassell) age 57. Beloved wife of 38 years to Jeffrey A.; mother of Jeffrey J. (Katie), Ryan and Lauren; grandmother of Elle and Ava; daughter of Eleanor Hassell-Small (the late Anthony) and the late Carl Hassell (the late Carolyn); sister of Carl and Cathleen; step-sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Passed away June...

Alice M. Cantwell

Alice M. Cantwell

Jun 19, 2019

ALICE M. CANTWELL (nee McHugh) age 95. Beloved wife of the late Edward "Ned"; mother of James Mears (Donna) and John Riter; grandmother of Kimberly, Matthew and Corey Mears, John Riter II (Kerry) and Kathryn Perkins (Matt); great-grandmother of Murphy, Bridget, Ava and Carson; sister of the late Mary Middaugh and John McHugh; aunt, cousin and friend of many....

Thomas E. Porubsky

Thomas E. Porubsky

Jun 19, 2019

THOMAS E. PORUBSKY, age 73. Beloved husband of the late Ursula A. (nee Bolger); loving father of Thomas A., Timothy D. and Bridget; brother of Frances Previts (Gary) and Edward (Noreen, deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran. Passed away June 19, 2019. Funeral Mass Tuesday June 25, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at...

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