Obituaries

Nov 25, 2024

Kathryn (Kate) Lusnia was born on January 31, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio, the third of five daughters born to John and Dorothy Prokay. After her family moved to Lorain County, Kate graduated from North Ridgeville High School and attended Remington College in preparation for a career in medical billing.

Kate is survived by her husband Kurt Lusnia,...

Nov 25, 2024

MARY J. SEMAN (nee Grospitch), age 92, beloved wife of the late Henry A.; dear mother of John (Stephanie), Phil and Jim; proud Grandma of Matthew, Craig, Ryan, Paul, Elizabeth, Julie, Megan, Savannah and Sierra; great-grandmother of Tristan, Grayson, Lily, Emzy, Henry, Max and Theo; sister of the late Richard, John, Jerry and Elizabeth Grospitch; aunt and great-aunt of...

Nov 23, 2024

JAMES F. VAN UUM, age 79. Beloved husband of 57 years to Irene (nee Doran); dear father of Sharon M. Novak (the late Michael), Sean T. Van Uum (Kathleen), Michael J. Van Uum and Michelle M. Moran (Brendan); loving Gramp of Brennan, Devon, Christopher (Kierstyn), Ryan, Meghan, Bridget and Jordan; brother of Patricia Hicks (the late Roger), Terrance (Marilyn),...

Nov 23, 2024

BETTY JANE HECKMAN (nee Jensen), age 86, loving mother of Christine Umstott, Kimberly Heckman and Jennifer Phillips (Gary); beloved grandmother of Corey Umstott, Tyler Wasylyk (Audrey), Kaitlyn Wasylyk, Kyle Phillips and Nathan Phillips.  Passed away November 23, 2024.  Prayer Service Monday, December 2, at 4:30 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS,...

Nov 22, 2024

PATRICK JOHN PATTON, a beloved father, brother, and son, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Born on March 26, 1962, to James and Phyllis Patton, Patrick lived a life marked by dedication to family and community.

Patrick was a devoted father to his two sons, Sean Patton Fisher and James...

Nov 22, 2024

MARY PATRICIA CHAMBERS, age 96, beloved daughter of the late Mary (nee Masterson) and John Chambers; dear sister of Fr. Clarence Chambers, O.F.M. (deceased),  Francis Chambers (deceased), Ladonna English (Louis) (both deceased), Sheila Caco (Joseph) (both deceased), Emmett Chambers (deceased) and William Chambers (deceased) (Kathleen); aunt, great-aunt, cousin and good friend of many. Mary Patricia was a devoted teacher...

Nov 21, 2024

SUSAN C. TIGHE (nee Martin), age 73, beloved wife of Shawn; loving mother of Rachelle Hadlock, Jenny Rolland (deceased) (Austin), Erin Tighe (Nic Kinser), and Meghan Tighe; proud grandmother of Danny and Tara Hadlock, Chase Rolland, Zoey and Gia Miranda, Willow and Gemma Kinser; dear sister of Ruth Ann Martin, Ray Martin, Patty Martin and the late Larry and...

Nov 21, 2024

SUZANNE M. DUNN (nee Leonard), age 88, former wife of the late Jerry E. Dunn; loving mother of Jerry Dunn, Bridget Colleen Helmuth and the late Anthony P. Dunn and Mary Margaret Shiraba; proud grandmother of Michelle Sabler, Ariel Dunn, Lindsy Helmuth, Jessica Hronesz and the late Nicholas Shiraba; sister of 11; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed...

Nov 20, 2024

KATHERINE L. AHRENDT, age 75, beloved daughter of the late Marie T. (nee Majoros) and Edward J. Ahrendt, Sr.; loving companion of Jim Cullen; dear sister of Edward J. Ahrendt, Jr. (the late Bobbi, her beloved sister-in-law), the late Donna M. Ahrendt and John S. Ahrendt; loving aunt of Nicole Ahrendt, Stephanie Faulk (Mitchell) and Geoffrey Fox (Emoline); great-aunt...

Nov 20, 2024

EDWARD A. SOJA, age 71, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully from a brief battle of cancer on November 20, 2024.  Eddie was born on July 16, 1953, to Edward and Ethel Soja.  Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Urban).  Loving father of Ed, Stacie (Mike) Busanus, and Shaun. Proud and much-loved Grandpa of MJ and Brady Busanus and...

Nov 18, 2024

CAROL ANN KRILL (nee Majher) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence; mother of Karen Pickell (John) and Kevin (Michelle Swit); grandmother of Kyle Krill and Brian and Kayla Pickell; great-grandmother of Ariella; sister of the late Rosemary Hudak and Donald; aunt and friend of many. Passed away Nov. 18, 2024. Funeral Mass Friday, Nov. 22, Our Lady...

Nov 17, 2024

CHRISTINE E. HEIN (nee Herzberger), age 96, beloved wife of the late Erwin; loving mother of Wolfgang (Karin) and Roland (Susan); much-loved Oma of Erich, Kristie Elliott (Travis), Joshua and Siobhan Friedel (Jeff); great-Oma of Hunter and Heidi; sister of the late Rosie Hoffmann, Ani Gruhn and Jack Herzberger; beloved aunt and great-aunt of many.  Mrs. Hein, for many...

Nov 16, 2024

BARBARA A. CANCIAN (nee Stropko) age 92. Beloved wife of Ezio Cancian (deceased). Loving mother of Susan Cancian, Thomas Cancian (Mimi), Terrance Cancian (Beverly) and Lynn Schulte (Earl). Loving grandmother of Liz Saunders (Matthew), Tricia Conrad, Brian Cancian (Xander Clarke), Kristy Hicks (Thomas), Stacy Riggen, Juliette Vincent, Erik Schulte (Kara), Kyle Schulte (Jennifer), and Jack Schulte. Cherished great grandmother...

Nov 13, 2024

SALVADOR S. FABABE, age 78, native of San Diago, Phillipines, loving husband of the late Rosita (nee Recana); loving father of Zaldy (Emelita), Ronald, Rizalinda Fababe, Michael (Lorelei) and Michelle Abiva (Mark); much-loved grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of one; brother of Norma Carranza, Linda Marrali and the late Cayatano; beloved uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed...

Nov 12, 2024

JAMES M. SCAMPITILLA, age 77, beloved father of Lorin M. Fox (Mark), David J. Lloyd and the late James J. Scampitilla; much-loved Grandpa of Leighton Marie Fox; son of the late Betty (nee Woodworth) and Joseph Scampitilla; brother of Robert Scampitilla and the late Gary Scampitilla. U.S. Army veteran. Proud IBEW Local 38 Ford Motor Co. electrician for over...

Nov 12, 2024

LOIS M. ROCHFORD (nee Stettin), age 88, beloved wife of 64 years to Bud; loving mother of Dave (Ann) and Linda Rochford; dear sister of Joyce Roth, Thelma Bradnan and the late Bob Stettin and Audrey Stettin; aunt and friend of many including her "granddog" Max.  Passed away November 12, 2024.  Funeral Service Saturday, November 16, at 10 A.M....

Nov 11, 2024

MARY ANN SOUREK (nee Zak), age 84, beloved wife of 59 years to Jerome H.; loving mother of Michael; sister of the late Edward A. Zak.  Passed away November 11, 2024.  Funeral Mass Friday, November 15, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at 11 A.M.  Entombment Holy Trinity Cemetery.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of...

Nov 10, 2024

MARILYN E. PIERCE (nee Landis), age 80, mother of Cheryl Boyer (Mark), Christine McKenzie (Duane), Jimmy Waller (Rosie), Terri Ann Strang (Rob), Carrie Waller, Georgie Seiber and Denise Seiber-Nehls (Frank); grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of many; sister of Rita Burrows and the late Donald, Raymond and Robert Landis; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed away November 10,...

Nov 10, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of MICHAEL CHARLES CARNEY announces his sudden passing on November 10, 2024.  Michael was born January 15, 1971, to William Michael Carney and Marcella Rose Carney (nee Sigler).  Michael was a devoted husband to his wife, Elaine May Carney, and an incredibly loving father to children, Pelé Michael Carney and Johnathan...

Nov 10, 2024

KARL J. KOEPFER, age 90, beloved husband of the late Bonnie J. (nee Mohr); loving father of Kristie Vehovec (Matthew), Kimberly Kocel (deceased) (John), Karen English (Michael), Kelly McCandless (Scott) and Kathy Kloub (Khaled); cherished grandfather of Bradley King (Shannon), Jason King (Kelly), Jeremy Kocel (Casey), Rachel Macy (Keith), Jessica Hockey (Randy), Sarah Wagner (John), Justin Kocel, Michael English...