Obituaries

Oct 25, 2025

Edward L. "Ted" Sawyer Jr., a longtime resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on July 5, 1933, in Boston, Massachusetts, Ted was the son of the late Edward L. Sawyer and Helen (Donovan) Sawyer. He graduated cum laude from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts degree...

Oct 23, 2025

WILLIAM G. "BILL" WINSHIP, age 73, beloved husband of 50 years to Mary C. (nee McFadian); loving father of Liann; son of the late Marge (nee Kudra) and John Winship; dear brother of Carol Charavell (deceased), Janice Kuchling (Keith, deceased) and Marylou Bodul (Robert); beloved uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  Bill worked for many years in sales...

Oct 23, 2025

DONNA JEAN CARMEL (née Heffelfinger), age 94, passed away peacefully in her home on October 23, 2025. Beloved wife of Willard ("Bill" or "Luvy") for 73 years; loving mother of Todd Carmel (Barbara), Donn Carmel (Barbara), and Amy Quintero (Mario); devoted sister of Louis Heffelfinger (Mary Lou) and James Heffelfinger (deceased); cherished grandmother of Justin Carmel (Venessa), Nicholas Carmel...

Oct 22, 2025

PATRICIA M. KOVACH (nee Greer) (Jan. 23, 1933-Oct. 22, 2025), a devoted mother, grandmother and woman of deep Catholic faith, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease.

A lifelong resident of the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Patricia was a proud member of St. Patrick's Parish, where her faith led her to...

Oct 22, 2025

MARK E. WEYHE, age 60, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away at home peacefully in his sleep on October 22, 2025.

Known for his kind heart, silly nicknames, black Reebok sneakers, concert t-shirts, and a life-long love of dogs, Mark was a dutiful and caring son, brother, uncle, colleague, friend and neighbor. His sudden departure has been heartbreaking...

Oct 21, 2025

Dolores E. Risko, age 87, beloved daughter of the late Anne (nee Letostak) and William Risko; dear sister of Anne Hassell (John) (both deceased) and Mary Kovacs (James, deceased); loving aunt of David Kovacs (Jen), Jeff Kovacs (Stephanie), Cheryl Kulbag (Gary), Mark Hassel, Linda Nowell (Roger), Denise Hassel, Laura Strange (Dale) and Lisa Nolan (Adam);  great aunt and great-great...

Oct 21, 2025

JUDITH A. McINTYRE (nee Barber) age 85; beloved wife of 65yrs. to J. Thomas, loving mother of Thomas J.-deceased, Brian, Julianne and Terry-deceased, grandmother of Zach Gedeon, daughter of the late Mae (nee Gibson) and Julian Barber, sister of Thad Barber, Gayle Wallace and David Barber, beloved aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Passed away October 21, 2025....

Oct 18, 2025

MARGARET M. HACKER (nee Moynihan) age 102.  Beloved wife of the late Charles Hacker and George Arthur Luton; Loving mother of Gary (Susan) and John (Silvia), and the late Patrick, James, and George; Sister of the late Nora, Kathleen, and Joseph Moynihan; daughter of the late Kathleen (nee Armshaw) and Joseph Moynihan.  Passed away October 18, 2025.  Funeral Mass...

Oct 18, 2025

MARY RITA FALLON (nee Stringer)  beloved wife of James J. Fallon (deceased) of 60 years. Loving mother to Laura Fibbi (Terry), Maureen Adler (Chuck) and Anne Carney (Pat). Devoted 'Gram' to Meghan, Erin, Kathleen, Mary Grace, Maura, Eileen, Bridget, Patrick, Clare and Brendan. Adoring Great Gram to Matthew, Maeve, Grace and Nora. Daughter of Mark and Anne Stringer (deceased),...

Oct 16, 2025

DELORIS A. GEHRING (nee Dellabarca), age 87, beloved wife of the late Robert E.; loving mother of Kristine Gehring-Ohrablo (Andrew) and Kurt (Jen); grandmother of Bianca and Gillian Gehring and Sonia Ohrablo; sister of the late Lois Conrad and Doris Dellabarca; aunt of Debbie Hohman, Cheryl DoBroka and David Conrad.  Passed away October 16, 2025.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, October...

Oct 16, 2025

DIANNE M. SALLEE (nee Ambrose), age 83, beloved wife of 63 years to Chuck; loving mother of Kimberly Garson (Adam), Brian (Sherry) and Kendra Jeske (Jason); proud Grandma of seven and great-Grandma of two; daughter of the late Cecelia (nee Kwiatkowski) and Roland Ambrose; sister of Larry Ambrose (Linda); beloved aunt, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away...

Oct 14, 2025

CAROL A. NAJDA (nee Sammon) age 84, beloved wife of 60 years to Rudolph D. "Rudy"; loving mother of Christopher (Michelle) and Jennifer Rupnow (David); proud grandma of Lauren, Julia, Katy, Christopher, Meredith, Kyle and Liam; daughter of the late Anne (nee Lutian) and Ray Sammon; sister of the late Raymond, John and Marie Sammon; sister-in-law of Richard Najda....

Oct 14, 2025

PATRICIA ANN NICHOLAS December 9, 1950 - October 14, 2025 Patricia Ann "Trish" Nicholas, age 74, left this land of the dying and entered the land of the living. Her battle with Parkinson's and Dementia has ended and she is now in glory with her heavenly Father, her savior Jesus Christ and The Holy Spirit.

Trish was...

Oct 14, 2025

TIMOTHY M. KELLEY, SR. age 73, loving father of Shamus (Meghan) and Timothy, Jr. (Jenna Bartone); cherished grandfather of Shamus, Jr., Murphy, and Sloane; husband of many years to Rosanne (nee Tinnirello); beloved son of the late Mary (nee Chambers) and John J. Kelley, Sr.; loving brother of Shirley Coughlin (Mickey) (both deceased), Mary Ann O'Neill (Tom) (both deceased),...

Oct 12, 2025

EDWARD PETER SOLTESZ, age 101, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 12, 2025, following a brief stay in hospice care. Born on July 25, 1924, in Lakewood to Mike and Frances Soltesz, Edward was a lifelong resident of the city he loved and called home.

He attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Grade...

Oct 12, 2025

DONALD W. GRAHAM, age 95, retired Assistant Chief, City of Lakewood, Division of Fire.

Being a Graham has always been a badge of honor for our family. Our dad, Donald Werner Graham, was born on July 14, 1930, at Fairview Hospital, and he peacefully passed on to his next adventure on October 12, 2025 — 95 remarkable...

Oct 11, 2025

IRENE P. KASSA (nee Chambers), age 85, beloved wife of the late Donald L.; stepmother of Denise Timms, Debbie Kassa and the late Tyrone Kassa; Grandma of Tyler, Taylor (deceased) and Tina; great-Grandma of Ty, Daniel, Trey and Grace; daughter of the late Edna (nee Tildes) and John Chambers; sister of the late Robert Chambers (Dorothy), Coletta Trimmier, James...

Oct 11, 2025

ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" SHUPEK, age 87, beloved mother of Patty Brown (Bob), Michele Pultz (Dan), Robert Woernley-deceased (Eva Hilton), Stephen Woernley (Diana), Timothy Woernley, Jean Burlison (Fred) and Susan McGrath (Marshall-deceased); dear Grandma of 16, great "GiGi" of 31 and great great "Gigi" of 1; sister of Joan Edwards (Jack), Donald Shupek (Ruthann) and Susan Kraus (Joe-deceased); aunt and...

Oct 11, 2025

JOSEPH T. "RICK" STEPHENS, JR., age 86, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025. Beloved husband of 60+ years to Evelyn (nee Buchholz); loving father of Katherine Bogard (Robert) and Tom Stephens (Marian); proud "Papa" of Taylor, Kaeli and Audra Stephens and step-grandparent of three; dear brother of the late Peggy Barker (David) and Fred Stephens (Linda); dear uncle of...

Oct 10, 2025

DOROTHY D. MISHLER (nee Lasecki), age 97, beloved wife of the late Joseph; mother of Edward (deceased) (Linda), Ron and Randy (Nancy, deceased); proud Grandma of Joe, Caitlin and Matthew; beloved GiGi of Callen, Amelia, Beau and Bennett; sister of Geraldine Armstrong and the late Frank, Walter, Andrew and Doloreta Lasecki; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed away...