Obituaries

Feb 26, 2025

JEAN ALDRICH (nee Tracy), age 73. Beloved wife of the late Rodger; loving mother of Ryan Tracy McKenzie, Lauren Aldrich (Sopha Roeung), and Neal Aldrich; cherished Grandmother of Micah Martino, Kannon Roeung, and Ellie Roeung; sister of Kathy Miller (Tom), Pat Musiel (Russ), and April Tracy-Slabaugh (Tary-deceased). Daughter of the late Richard and Norma Tracy. Treasured Aunt and friend...

Feb 23, 2025

KAREN CATHERINE BARRY (nee Lavelle), age 66, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Michael Barry and cherished mother to Heather Harvey (Josh) and Megan. She will forever be missed by her siblings Patrick, her twin sister Colleen Kelly (Jack), Francis (deceased), Tommy, Mary Joy Kuntz (Chris), brother...

Feb 23, 2025

BRIAN LEE ZOLDESY, age 58. Beloved son of the late Anna (nee Furin) and Eugene Zoldesy; brother of the late Jeffrey and Gregory; cousin and friend of many. Proud member of the North Olmsted V.F.W. Post 7647. Passed away suddenly February 23, 2025. Funeral Service Thursday, March 6, at 1:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED,...

Feb 23, 2025

CONNIE LOUISE LUTZ (nee Bateman) age 65. Obit to follow.

Feb 21, 2025

GARY WALLACE ALLEN, 87, of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away February 21, 2025.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Harold and Margaret (Wallace) Allen.

Gary retired from Ford Motor Company after 40 years.  He was a 55-year member of John W. Barkley Lodge #621 (formerly North Olmsted Lodge #741).  Gary's "Happy Place" was on...

Feb 21, 2025

PATRICIA L. VALE (nee Somers), age 93, beloved wife of the late George E.; loving and caring mother of Diane Suhay (Robert); grandmother of Holly Gendics (Scott), Catherine Mehozonek (William), Lisa Blocksom (Damir Ljubanovic) and Robert J. Suhay (Deanna); great-grandmother of Cailee Blocksom (Kyle Way), Brianna Gendics (Hunter Price), Joshua Blocksom, Megan Gendics, Andrea Suhay, Scott Gendics, Jake Daley,...

Feb 21, 2025

JAMES B. CONWAY, SR., age 69, beloved father of Elizabeth Conway (Paul Jarrous) and James B. Conway, Jr. (Ashley); proud "Grandpa Conway" to Madison and James B., III; son of the late Catherine (nee McCue) and John Conway; brother of Thomas (deceased) (Joan), John (deceased), Neil (Theresa), Catherine (deceased) and Marian Soat (John); beloved uncle, great uncle, cousin and...

Feb 20, 2025

CHARLES A. "CHUCK" LANNING, age 81, beloved husband of 56 years to June (nee Fiala); son of the late Marion (nee Pinkstone) and John C. Lanning; brother of Claudia Greiner (Steve), John (Elizabeth) and Judith Lanning; uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Longtime member Elevator Constructors Union Local 17.  U.S. Army veteran and life member North Ridgeville...

Feb 20, 2025

RITA A. GRAVEN (nee Kelly), age 89, beloved wife of the late Thomas V., Sr.; loving mother of Thomas V., Jr., Michael, Kathleen, Kevin and Annmarie; dear Nanny of Kristen, Austin, Sean, Brittany, Emily and Riley; great-Nanny of Taylor, Joseph, Sophia, Mila, Andrew, Ava, Rory, Ronan and Ryan; sister of the late Mary Keller, Roseanne Venca and Edward Kelly;...

Feb 20, 2025

LOUISE H. KIEC, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Louise was the beloved wife of the late Walter Kiec; dear companion of the late Walter Struzak and Walter Moore; much-loved friend and neighbor of many and favorite "Aunt Louise" to the Maver, Lach, Colberg and Joseph families.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, February 25, St. Patrick Church (West...

Feb 20, 2025

ANDREA D. "ANDY" YANCEY, age 54, beloved  mom of Jordan Yancey and Alexandra Johns; grandmother of Lincoln and Alessio; dear daughter of Ethel (nee Adkins) and the late Franklin Yancey; cherished sister of Sue Braun (Keith), Dave (Michelle), Jeff (Vicky), Bob (Angie) and Lisa Novak; beloved aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away unexpectedly...

Feb 19, 2025

LINDA M. CIMO (nee Bohay) age 73. Beloved mother of Adam (Leah) and Aaron; daughter of the late Irene (nee Janovic) and Walter Bohay; sister of Carol Evans; aunt and friend of many. Passed away February 19, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 8, St. Malachi Church (2459 Washington Ave.) at 9:30 AM. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Inurnment...

Feb 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Patrick Reed Curry, who left us on February 19, 2025, at the age of 90.

Patrick was known for his quick wit, infectious laugh, and an uncanny ability to deliver both wise and irreverent remarks—often at just the right (or wrong) moment. His Irish charm and humor will be...

Feb 18, 2025

GIZELLA ELIZABETH BALSAT (nee Tricsko), lovingly called "Gizzie" by her brothers and sisters (and "Auntie Gay" or "Gay" by almost everyone else) passed away peacefully at the Welsh Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1923 in Cleveland to parents, Esther Kiss and Louie Tricsko who immigrated to the United States from Bodrogkeresztur, Hungary....

Feb 16, 2025

BRIAN T. McDONNELL, age 73, beloved husband of 51 years to Anne (nee McGuirk); loving father of Thomas (Rachel), Patrick, Kevin, Colleen McDonnell (Bonnie Alegria), Neil (deceased) and Timothy; dear Grandpa of Brian (Olivia), Brendan, Justin and Rachel Anne; brother of Michelle Crimaldi (Tony) and James (Angela); beloved uncle, great-uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend of many.  Passed away at...

Feb 15, 2025

TERRENCE J. McGOVERN, age 85, of Rocky River, passed away surrounded by family on February 15, 2025. Devoted husband to Bernice (nee Mielcarek); loving father of Michael (Colleen), Julie Poure (Timothy) and Carey Yetka; cherished grandfather of Manon Neu (Jon), Andrew Poure, Jameson McGovern, Paige Miesle (John), Hailey Yetka and Kyle Yetka; great-grandfather of Remi and Bodhi Neu; dear...

Feb 15, 2025

JOAN D. STACKNICK (nee Seretin), age 87, beloved wife of the late Robert S., Sr.; loving mother of Laura Arcieri (Sam) and Robert S., Jr.; beloved Nana of Alexandria (Frank Straight, fiance), Robert J. and Grayson; great-Nana of Lucas, Lennon and Josiah; daughter of the late Estelle (nee Wroblewski) and Jacob Seretin; sister of Allen Seretin (deceased) and Deena...

Feb 15, 2025

SOPHIE TETORAKIS (nee Lentzas), age 92, loving wife of the late Spero, mother to Peter and Angelo (Susan), Yiayia (grandmother) to Bryan (Gina), Cassandra, Katina and Alexis and Great-Yiayia to Hayden and Amari. Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1932 and graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1951....

Feb 15, 2025

ALEXANDRA "ALLIE" LYNN MAYER, age 32. Beloved daughter of James and Tricia Mayer; loving half-sister of Mark Kratzer; granddaughter of Therese Evans and John T. Mayer, Sr., and the late Ben and Delores Naidznski; great-niece to Margaret "Peggy" Cecora; niece to John T. Mayer, Jr. and Linda Carney; cousin to Sarah, Daniel and Dominic Ialacci; dear cousin and friend...

Feb 14, 2025

NANCY LEE UTTERBACK (nee Kummerlen) age 72. Beloved wife of 48 years to Roger; loving mother of Roger Jr. and Stacy Shivley-Wagner (Kiajuana); grandmother of Antwone and Naythan; sister of Ruth, Jim (Sue), Patsy Beischlag (John) and the late Bobby; sister-in-law, aunt and "Mom" of many. Passed away suddenly February 14, 2025. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME...