Obituaries

Jan 30, 2025

JOHN D. DESSOFFY

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Dessoffy , Sr, 80, of North Ridgeville, Ohio and Placida, Florida, on January 30, 2025. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Lynn Dessoffy.

John is survived by his son, John Dessoffy, Jr. (Crystal Szell) and daughter, Christine Dessoffy and grandson,...

Jan 29, 2025

Ray E. Harper, 78, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025, at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio following a long battle with cancer. His passing leaves a void in the hearts of everyone who knew him.

Born on November 21, 1946, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, Ray grew up in East Palestine, Ohio.  A 1965 graduate of East...

Jan 29, 2025

MARY LOU BREZINA  (nee Hess) age 85; beloved wife of the late John G., loving mother of Dawn Marie Minisall, David B. and Jacqueline A. Strunk; proud grandmother of Stephanie, Michael and Heather, great grandmother of Georgia Ann, Savannah, Madison, Charles and Edward. Passed away January 29, 2025. Funeral Mass Wednesday, February 5, St. Adalbert Church (Berea) at 11...

Jan 28, 2025

DAVID BOTHWELL, age 75. Beloved husband of 57 years to Rita (nee Meade); son of the late Ramie (nee Smith) and Roy Bothwell; brother of 5 deceased siblings. David is together again with his beloved dogs Fluffy and BJ. He was a good husband who was a Marksman who loved hunting. He loved gardening and was very proud of...

Jan 28, 2025

JOANNE K. GURA (nee Ciupidro), age 78, beloved wife of 55 years to Robert; loving mother of Holly Cifranic (Tom), Tricia Shuck (Steven), Megan Holbert (Brian), Keith (Mary) and Mark (Julia); proud grandmother of Lily and Fulton Cifranic, Hannah Shuck, Lauren and Abby Holbert, and Kaleb, Chase, Emma and Max Gura; sister of Susan Magnone and Bernard Ciupidro; beloved...

Jan 27, 2025

JOHN FRANCIS GORSEK, age 92, beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Topp); loving father of John (Judy), Michael (Vickie), Kathryn Bretz (William), and Diane Gorsek; grandfather of Sara Crooks (Justin), Kimberly Gorsek, Mary Gorsek, Gina Gorsek (Jason Jette), Anthony Gorsek (Tanesha), Jesse Gorsek (Leanne Kennedy), Nicolas Binfield, and Marina Binfield; great-grandfather of Elliot Crooks and Alice Crooks; beloved...

Jan 27, 2025

ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" KOENIG (nee Brady) age 84, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, James Bronson and Constance (nee Ticknor) Brady, her father-in-law, Frank J. Koenig, Sr and Mother-in-law, Mary Koenig (nee Moran), her brother William Brady, and her sisters-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Slattery (nee Koenig), Kathleen...

Jan 27, 2025

90 years ago James Sainsbury was born October 31, 1934 in London, England to parents Richard and Jessie Sainsbury.  His older sister Jean Lang (Harry) and brother, Ian (Edna) are both deceased.  His wife, Judith, of 52 years survives.  He has two daughters, Dr. Diana Glyer of Glendora, CA, and Katherine Jordan of Cincinnati, OH, and grandchildren, Adam Bradley...

Jan 27, 2025

Kathy (Nonny) age 80, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025.  Beloved daughter of the late James Joseph and Bernice (nee Rigney).  Dearest sister of James Joseph, Jr. (deceased), Michael Gill and Amy Gerrity (Timothy).  All Services Private.

Jan 26, 2025

EDWIN M. THOMAS, SR., age 88, beloved husband of Susan "Sally" (nee Ellison); loving father of Ed, Jr., Tracy Thomas and Allison Turner (Jeffrey); loving grandfather and great-grandfather; dear brother of Sharon Thomas and the late Kay Wainio Nagel; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Proud U.S. Army veteran, Airborne and Honor Guard. Passed away January 26, 2025.  All...

Jan 24, 2025

KAREN B. BREMER (nee Belcher) age 79; beloved mother of Thomas Rogers, Ronna Knight (Terry), Michael Rogers, James Virostek (Kris Gaebelein) and Therese Wood (Dennis-deceased); proud "MoMo" of 19, great "MoMo" of 9; sister of Rex Belcher-deceased, Dona Hunt-deceased, Kathy Rivi (Joe), Becky Starkey, Richard Waddell (Diane) and William Waddell-deceased; aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away peacefully...

Jan 23, 2025

LOUIS A. VELEZ, age 56, loving father of Anthony Miranda, Eveliee Velez and Sofia Velez; grandfather of Aubri Miranda; son of Hilda (nee Vasquez) and the late Louis Velez, Sr.; beloved spouse of Maria; brother of Milli Velez, Maria Velez, Joana Velez and Marcus Velez; uncle and friend of many.  Passed away January 23, 2025.  Funeral Service Saturday, February...

Jan 23, 2025

HEATHER ANN GEORGE (nee Thompson) departed this earth unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late David T. George and loving mother of Maia (Drew Beverly, fiancé) and Sophia. Heather is the dear daughter of Sharen (nee Landers) and Timothy Thompson; much loved sister of Mary Thompson (Michael McClintock), Sean Thompson (Andrea), Tracy Baker (Casey), Robyn...

Jan 23, 2025

RUDOLF "RUDY" RENDESI, age 84, formerly of Levoca, Czechoslovakia, son of the late Olga (nee Wranovska) and Nicholas Rendesi; brother of Ferdinand and the late Nicholas; dear friend of Otomar Schmidt.  Passed away January 23, 2025.  Rudy was a member of the Secular Order of Franciscans.  Funeral Mass Wednesday, January 29, 2025, St. Wendelin Church at 11 A.M. (PLEASE...

Jan 23, 2025

MARTIN M. "MICKEY" McMAHON, age 95, beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Curran); father of Brian (Mary), Colleen McMahon, Kevin, Michael (Lisa), Kathleen McMahon, Barry (Julie), Colin (Monica Eng), and Bonnie Filice (Michael); Grandpa of 13 and great-Grandpa of 4; brother of John (Marie) (both deceased), James (Madeline), and Alice McMahon (deceased); uncle and great uncle of many. ...

Jan 22, 2025

CHARLES "CHARLIE" PATTON, age 53, beloved son of the late Paula (nee Adler) and Richard "Dick" Patton; dear brother of Eileen Arnold (Bill), Richard (Lynn), Ann Belliveau-Afanador (David Afanador) and Maureen Buttrick (Jeff); uncle of Bill, Mike, Lauren McGraw (Jacob), Morgan, Brian, John, Rick, Derrick, Megan, Ian, Elise, Maggie and Dan and great-uncle of Finley Patton McGraw; dear nephew,...

Jan 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gregory Lee Ratica, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Greg passed away peacefully in the early morning on January 22, 2025, at the age of 71, surrounded by the love of his family.

Greg is survived by his beautiful and supportive wife of 41...

Jan 20, 2025

ELIZABETH "EILEEN" CONWAY (nee McHugh), age 97, formerly of Drumgowla, Co. Leitrim, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Paul (Dorothy), Trish Avellone, Kathleen Price (James), James and Dan; grandmother of Bernice Solvesko (Shawn), Paul Conway (Carmen), Devin Avellone, Ryan Avellone (Lilli), Michael Avellone, Alex Avellone (Courtney), James Price, Mary Newton (Brice), Devan Fowler (David), Emily...

Jan 19, 2025

JOANNE MARY PEARL HAMILTON (nee Hill), age 92, beloved wife of 59 years to the late Bernard; cherished mother of Guy (Suzy) and Carl Hamilton; loving daughter of the late Meta (nee Kuhlmeyer) and Carl Hill.  Joanne was a loving and caring person to all and a great-grandmother to many pets, especially her beloved grand-dog, Tramp.  She was a...

Jan 18, 2025

PATRICIA M. HALLIGAN (nee Sebeck) age 76, entered into rest January 18, 2025. Dear wife of Dennis for over 50 years.  Proud Mother of Jeffrey, Timothy, Daniel, and Matthew (Alexis). Grandmother of her beloved Shane.  Daughter of the late Nancy (nee McHale) and Frank Sebeck.  Beloved sister of Jane Depew (Robert), Neil (deceased), Mary Lou (deceased), Rita Gerlach (deceased),...