Obituaries

Apr 27, 2018

PAGE STEPHENS, age 75, cherished husband of 42 years to Penelope Jane O'Connor; son of the late Theresa (nee Boyd) and William Cleaves Stephens; brother of Helen Meseke (Gale); brother-in-law of Edward O'Connor (Rose) and William O'Connor (Pamela); uncle of Sarah Meseke Bohnhoff (John), Rachel Meseke, Cara O'Connor, Adam O'Connor and Ryan O'Connor.  Graduate of Wabash College and the University...

Apr 25, 2018

LINDA ROSE JELSMA (nee Mokris), beloved daughter of Dolly and Don; loving mother and beloved sister.  She was born May 22, 1955 and passed away April 25, 2018.  Graveside Service with Military Honors on Saturday, May 12, 2018, Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., at 2 P.M. (Sec. 39, Lot 179).

Apr 24, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Ann Amoroso (nee Hollack) announces that she has been joined again with Richard, her loving husband of 62years. Ann's family feels that while her passing is heartbreaking, watching her struggle in the years following her stroke was even more heartbreaking. An incredibly strong woman, Ann raised three sons and a daughter...

Apr 24, 2018

ANNE D. ANDERSON MARSHALL (nee Makuch), age 91, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2018, at Huntington Woods Health Center in Westlake, Ohio. She was born on March 10, 1927, to Anna (nee Purvin) and Theodore Makuch, the youngest of seven children. She grew up in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Coughlin High School. She spent most...

Apr 23, 2018

ANNE MARY CORRIGAN peacefully went home to Jesus on April 23, 2018, with family by her side, at the blessed age of 89 years. May she have peace and eternal rest in God's loving care.

Anne was born in Lakewood, Ohio on August 24, 1928 to Michael and Mary Prossik (nee Simkuliak), and was preceded in death...

Apr 23, 2018

ANDREA L. TOMCIK, age 83. Daughter of the late Elizabeth (nee Senko) and Andrew Tomcik Sr.; sister of Andrew Jr. (Donna); aunt of Anna Olson (Michael) and David (deceased) (Michino); cousin of Marie Schade (Howard) and their daughters Katherine and Samantha.  Andrea will be remembered by many family members and friends.  Andrea was a graduate of Ursuline College.  Passed away...

Apr 23, 2018

DAVID A. GOMERSALL, age 77, beloved husband of 56 years of Elinor (nee Taylor); loving father of David C. Gomersall and Beth Tressler; caring and devoted "PaPa" to George, Ethan and Elinor Tressler; dear brother of Edward (deceased), Joy Cady (deceased) and Jeanne Gabiati (Ernie); proud uncle and great-uncle.  David was born on October 13, 1940 in Ashland, OH and...

Apr 22, 2018

JANET J. KENSICK (nee Latimer), age 76.  Beloved wife of 54 years to Gerald F.; loving mother of Robert (deceased) and Debbie Kensick (Neil Hosford); sister of Marie Runyon (Scott) and Helen; aunt, great-aunt, and like a mom and friend to many.  Passed away April 22, 2018.  Funeral Mass Thursday, April 26, St. Brendan Church (4242 Brendan Lane, North Olmsted)...

Apr 22, 2018

MICHAEL S. DODOSH age 58, beloved son of Alice (nee Jaracz) and the late Michael, brother of Cheryl Stephenson, cousin and friend of many.  Michael had a career in the restaurant industry and enjoyed being a chef. Passed away April 22, 208. All services will be private. Inurnment will be at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Apr 22, 2018

RITA R. CONROY (nee Bender) age 79. Beloved wife of the late William; mother of Bill, Theresa (Sue Cohagan), Sharon Pleggenkuhle (John), Brian (Regina), Bob (Becky) and Sean; grandmother of Brianna, Jaclyn, Cory, Aidan and Mikey; sister of Keith, Kenneth and the late Dale; aunt and friend of everyone. Passed away April 22, 2018. Funeral Mass Friday, April 27, St....

Apr 22, 2018

NANCY H. MADEJ (nee Quigney) age 85, loving wife of the late Ted; stepmother of Dennis (Darlene) and Dave (Rose); grandmother of Mike, Shawn, Jeff (Monica), Ron (Janell) and Melinda; sister of Mary Brennan (John, deceased) and the late Alice Moritz (Ken) and Roseann Fink (Jim); aunt of Patty Hays (Phil), Peggy Stockdale (Bill), Dawn Banks (Dave), Doreen Hutchinson (Jack,...

Apr 20, 2018

JOHN GALAMBOS, age 94. Beloved husband of 64 years to Maria (nee Furstenfelder); loving father of Mary Caba (Mircea), Cookie Fackelmann, Johnny (deceased), Steve (Michele) and Caroline Hughes (Hector); grandfather of Nicole (Robert), Maria, Leah (Paul), Chris (Colleen), Max, Olivia, Gabrielle and Cassie; great-grandfather of Sedona, Penelope, Gavin, Mason and Harper. Mr. Galambos retired from Ford Motor Co. after a...

Apr 19, 2018

JAMES J. WINKLER, age 70, beloved husband of Mary Theresa (nee Kilbane); loving father of J.T. (Nicole); son of the late Ann (nee McCafferty) and Harold Winkler; brother of Harold (Patti) and the late Nancy Cordes and Connie Harsa; beloved uncle and friend of many.  Proud U.S.M.C. Vietnam veteran and life member of the Marine Corps League.  Retired employee of...

Apr 17, 2018

JOHN K. BAUMLER, age 62. Beloved husband of Kathleen A. (nee Slominske); loving father of Jonathan (Stefanie) and Jeremy (Samantha); grandfather of Greysen. U.S. Marine Corp veteran. Passed away April 17, 2018. All services private.

Apr 15, 2018

ARLEEN A. AUSTIN (nee Adelman), age 98.  Beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Mark Austin (Robert Simon), Steven Austin (Scott Horn), Susan Pickelsimer (Dennie) and Julie Canestraro; grandmother of Jenifer Jongekryg (Ryan), Richard Canestraro III and Bianca Canestraro (Jon Lester); great-grandmother of Annette Jongekryg; sister of Evelyn Ruffing and the late Fr. Norbert Adelman, Alvin Adelman, Rosemary...

Apr 15, 2018

CHRISTOPHER J. LOWERY, age 49. Beloved father of Colleen, Christopher, Christy Deimling, Joseph and Elizabeth; also survived by the mother of his children, Shelly Deimling; stepfather of Christopher, Brian, Alexis and Donny; grandfather of Jayden, Caleigh and Ashton; son of Beverly (nee Grams) and William C. Lowery; brother of Kelly Rosa (Juan); uncle of Julia St. John, Jonathan Rosado and...

Apr 10, 2018

CATHERINE "KATIE BARRETT" McNEELEY (nee Barrett) age 82, (native of Ashleam Village, Achill Island, Co. Mayo, Ireland).  Beloved wife of the late Patrick H.  Loving mother of Mary Baran, Sean, D.D.S. (Mary Kay Shuba, D.D.S.), Patrick (Laura) and Joseph (Kim).  Grandmother of 9; great-grandmother of 2.  Daughter of the late Sara (nee Masterson) and Thomas Barrett (both of Ireland).  Sister...

Apr 10, 2018

DIANE F. SOUKUP (nee Uridil), age 71.  Beloved wife of the late Jerry; loving mother of Elaine Lamb (Mike), Denise Ellis (Brian) and Kim Moon (Michael); devoted grandmother of Becca and Jackie Lamb, Hannah and Andrew Ellis and Noah Moon; dear friend of Ed Harstine.  Avid 30-plus year member of the Cleveland Hiking Club.  Diane loved family, friends, gardening and...

Apr 9, 2018

GERARD J. "JERRY" WATRUS, age 58.  Beloved son of the late Virginia (nee Herris) and Edgar Watrus; best friend and brother of Anne Gorski (Mike), brother of Jim (deceased) (Carol) and Mary Ellen O'Shea (Mike); uncle and great uncle.  Passed away April 9, 2018.  Funeral Service Thursday, April 12, at 7 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420...

Apr 9, 2018

DORIS M. STUMPF (nee Burger), age 86.  Beloved wife of 57 years to the late Bernard "Ben"; loving mother Jacqueline Kravec (Jim), Deborah McNamara (Mark), Bernie (Lisa) and Dave (Lisa); devoted grandmother of Jim (Donata), Brian (Jodie), Keith (Jenna), Catherine Kravec, Todd McNamara (deceased), Lauren Rice (Jared), Ben, Brad (Arianne), Kyle, Corey, Clayton and Danielle; great-grandmother of Hailey, Liana and...