Obituaries

Aug 15, 2024

BERNARD R. SYNK of Middleburg Heights, died peacefully August 15, 2024, with family by his side. He was born March 17, 1942, in Cleveland to Bernard C. Synk and Lois (Priver) Synk. Bernie deeply loved his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, always making an effort to be involved in their lives. He is survived by children Tracy McDowell (Mike) ,...

Aug 13, 2024

SR. CECELIA MORAN, SIW (formerly Sr. Mary Columba) age 86.  Sr. Cecelia was a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word for 67 years. Beloved daughter of the late Margaret (nee Oates) and Thomas Moran; dearest sister of Margaret Mayes, Mary Ann Hoare and the late James Oates, Brendan Moran and Stephen McDonagh; loved by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Aug 13, 2024

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PATRICK S. MULLIN, affectionately known as "Paddy," of Gates Mills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13th, at the age of 75. Pat is survived by his wife of 49 years, Amy (née Bowen); his children, Laura, Erin Shank (Sylvan), and Brian (Michelle, née Benkovic); and his beloved brood of eight grandchildren: Mitchell, Bradley Patrick, Owen,...

Aug 13, 2024

BEN "SPIKE" GILYON, age 88, beloved husband of 62 years to Joan (nee Wickert); loving father of Sue Quiring, Kathy Aten (Stan, deceased) and Bill Gilyon; beloved Grandpa of Daniel Quiring (Amy), Nick Quiring (Lindsay), Jaymie Laughlin (Ben), Tevon Rease, Shannon Rease, Christopher Gilyon and Alexis Aten; great-grandfather of six.  Passed away August 13, 2024.  U.S. Army veteran.  Spike...

Aug 13, 2024

DR. GORDON W. CHARBONEAU, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.  He was born in Cleveland, OH on November 5, 1940 and was a 1959 graduate of John Adams High School in Cleveland.  He was a chiropractor in Old Brooklyn, OH from 1969 until his retirement in 2013.  He worked as a Cleveland fireman while attending...

Aug 13, 2024

LORIN M. GRAMS (nee Sloan), age 52, beloved wife of Justin C.; loving mother of Micaela and Ava Fonseca and Mason and Reed Grams; dearest grandmother of Beau Foster; cherished daughter of W. Douglas Sloan and the late Sondra (nee Halko); much-loved sister of Kim Cornelli (Don), Jessica Sloan (Jeremy Chance), Julianne Schneeg (Mark), and the late Curtis Sloan;...

Aug 12, 2024

EUGENIA T. THAPY (nee Krtil), age 94, beloved wife of the late Clement Jr.; loving mother of Debbie Plachko (Marty), Donna Tomcho (Andy), Donald Thapy and Denise Bachtel (Mike); proud Grandma of six and great-grandmother of nine.  Passed away August 12, 2024.  Funeral Mass Saturday, August 17, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. ...

Aug 8, 2024

NADENE COMBS, age 57, beloved mother of Megan Thompson; grandmother of Riley, Pierce, Lincoln and Madison; daughter of Joyce Papadopoulos (Steve) and the late John Combs; sister of Joseph (Kelly) and the late Nick; aunt of Ryder and Nicholas. Passed away August 8, 2024.  Graveside service Wednesday, August 21, at 3:00 P.M. at Eastlawn Memory Gardens, Brunswick. In lieu...

Aug 8, 2024

RICHARD F. TAYLOR, age 67, beloved husband of Pamala (nee Jenkins); loving father of Brianne Laabs (Zak); cherished Grandpa of Bubba and Zachariah; dear brother of Bob (Vickie) and the late Ray; beloved uncle cousin and dear friend of many.  Richard was proud U.S. Army veteran and a longtime HVAC technician with Total Line Refrigeration.  Passed away August 8,...

Aug 8, 2024

DIANE M. OBLAK, age 65, beloved daughter of the late Dorothy L. (nee Terock) and Frank R. Oblak, Sr.; dear sister of Frank, Jr. (Margaret Anne), David (Lauren, deceased), Brian, Jeffrey, James (Debbi) and Sandra Oblak; beloved, aunt, cousin and friend of many and her God dog Buddy. Diane retired after 30 years of service from National City Bank;...

Aug 4, 2024

BRADLEY T. WITTINE, age 66, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away August 4, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at Fairview Hospital. The youngest son of Dolores (nee Macken) and Edward Wittine, he was the beloved husband of Mildred (nee Fischbach); loving father of Stacy, Adam (Sarah) and Kelly Wittine; proud grandfather of Madison, Zoë and Grayson Wittine; and dear brother...

Aug 3, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of ANN MINEK (nee Renwick), affectionately known as "Nana," who peacefully left us surrounded by family in the comfort of her home on August 3rd at the age of 88. Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and mother in law , whose unwavering love and kindness...

Aug 3, 2024

THOMAS H. CRUTCHMAN, age 58, of Lancaster,  Ohio died on August 3, 2024 at Cleveland Clinic. Born on May 8, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA Tom later graduated from Geibel Catholic High School and received a bachelor of arts degree from Washington and Jefferson College.

Tom began his career working at both 84 Lumber Company where he spent...

Aug 2, 2024

Virginia Grace Weidner, the beloved daughter of Cory Mathew Weidner and Laura Diana Weidner, was born sleeping on August 2, 2024, at 6:31 PM. Weighing 6 pounds, 2 ounces, and measuring 18.5 inches long, Virginia Grace made her entrance into the world with a profound impact on all who awaited her arrival.

She is deeply loved and...

Jul 30, 2024

BRIAN MICHAEL TAYLOR February 14, 1990 - July 30, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Michael Taylor, who left us unexpectedly on July 30, 2024, at the age of 34. Born on February 14, 1990, Brian was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend whose presence will be deeply missed....

Jul 29, 2024

SHIRLEY C. SCHEUERMANN (nee Combs) age 84; beloved wife of 65yrs. to Henry G.; loving mother of Laura Dreaver (Ted), Jennie Martin (Eugene) and Henry "Jim" Scheuermann (Suzette); dear grandma of Ted Dreaver (Karen), Jonanthan Dreaver (Maria), Justin Dreaver, Stephanie Besil (Adrian), Eric Martin (Kerri), Julie Martin, Brian Sewell (Mallory) and Cory Sewell; great grandmother of 16; sister of...

Jul 28, 2024

ELINOR H. GOMERSALL (nee Taylor) age 84. Native of Renton, Scotland. Loving and devoted wife of the late David; dear mother of Beth Tressler and the late David; cherished Nana of George, Elinor and Ethan; sister of the late Sandra Marusa; dear aunt and friend of many. Passed away July 28, 2024. Graveside Service SATURDAY, AUGUST 31 ...

Jul 28, 2024

SCOTT O'CON, 52, of Cleveland, Ohio, beloved and cherished husband of The Rev. Jason Thompson of Cleveland, devoted son of Betty and David O'Con of Williamsburg, VA, died suddenly on Sunday, July 28, 2024.  He is survived by brother-in-law Billy Thompson of Asheville, NC, aunt Val Lawson of Colonial Heights, VA, cousin Deborah Staples (Gary) of Williamsburg, VA, cousin...

Jul 28, 2024

MICHAEL A. SAKALO, age 65, beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Crow); loving father of Billie Jo and Michael C.; stepfather of Roxanne and Jeffrey Kligan; dear son of Nancy (nee Pinter) and the late Mike Sakalo; brother of Carol Lycans (Tom) and Mark; uncle of Lee Anne Guzman and Jason Lycans; great uncle of Alianna and Angie...

Jul 28, 2024

EDWARD A. PAWLUS, age 87, beloved husband of 65 years to Barbara (nee Johnson); loving father of Christine Pawlus (deceased), Anita Durfey (John), Edward, Jr. (deceased), Michael (Patty) and Robert (deceased); proud grandfather of Christene, Stephen and Bryan Durfey and Ryan, Jeffrey and Amanda Pawlus; great-grandfather of Emily Suhr (Riley), Cameron Cunningham and Caleb Cunningham and great-great-grandfather of Kyomi...