Obituaries

Jul 13, 2024

EDWARD M. NAGEOTTE, age 99.  Beloved husband of the late Catherine T. (McGinty); loving father of Eileen Nageotte-Wilk (Dennis), Jeanne Mackay (Michael), Claire Boettler (Michael), Joyce Sylvia (Paul) and the late Mary Therese (Michael Molnar), Patricia, Daniel and Catherine; grandfather and great-grandfather of many; son of the late Mark and Lenore (nee O'Malley); brother of Mark C. and nine...

Jul 12, 2024

SALLY L. ENGLISH (nee Chabek) age 93. Beloved wife of the late C. Cole; mother of Allen (deceased), Laura and Mark (Linda, deceased); grandmother of Ben (Lucy), Emily Reynolds (Craig), Sarah, Daniel (Mariah); great-grandmother of 8; daughter of the late Elsie (nee Sampson) and Walter Chabek; sister of the late Dona Browske; aunt and friend of many. Passed away...

Jul 12, 2024

DALE W. "BUD" STEYER, age 88, 40-year resident of Avon Lake. Beloved husband of 66 years to Jeanette (nee Furlow); loving father of Susan Steyer-Previte and James Steyer; grandfather of Gabrielle Steyer, Jack Steyer and Ryan Previte; son of the late Virginia (nee Braskick) and Philip Steyer; dear brother of Gerry Murray of Avon Lake and the late Philip...

Jul 9, 2024

ALLEN J. KLEIN, age 77.  Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Conway); loving father of William (Eileen), Matthew (Angela), Jennifer Watson (Nicholas), Kathryn Settonni (Frank); loving grandfather of Allison and Colleen Klein, Myles Klein, and Owen and Sadie Watson; adored his beloved grandpuppies Chewie, Rosie, and Cooper.  Proud graduate of Rocky River High School, class of 1966.  Allen was an...

Jul 9, 2024

Sally Marie Janowick (née Baran), 88, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of July 9th after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Born on February 19, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the youngest of eight children to the late Ignatius and Mary Baran. All of her siblings preceded...

Jul 8, 2024

ALLAN S. PETTY, age 76, died July 8, 2024. He was born March 24, 1948.  He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 43 years, Janice (nee Kadlec) and his children Steven, Allison (Dan Prudhoe), Kristen Merritt (Sean) and Paul (Kimmi). Allan was a proud grandfather to six grandchildren: Roxy, Jack, Miles, Monroe, Carter and Stella....

Jul 8, 2024

JOSEPH JOHN BUETTNER July 30, 1973 – July 8, 2024 Amazing husband of Megan (nee Forst); Doting dad of Lauren Grace and Katherine Elizabeth. Son of John Buettner and the late Margaret Rose (nee Fahey) and Virginia (nee Landi). Brother of Beth Forst (Michael), David, Joyce Tamerlano (John), and Kevin (Karla). Favorite son-in-law of Daniel Forst and the late...

Jul 7, 2024

SUSAN M. ZYCHOWSKI (nee Bert), age 74, beloved wife of the late Leonard; mother of the late Tomas; daughter of the late Ruth (nee Rigda) and Clarence Bert; sister of Cynthia Paracsi (David Sr., deceased); aunt of David Paracsi, Jr. (Kimberly); great aunt of Jonathan Paracsi (Madison) and Jessica Paracsi; niece of Jim Rigda (Cathy); companion of David Spisak...

Jul 6, 2024

CAROL A. KALL  (nee Hilinski), age 77, passed away on July 6, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on June 2, 1947 to Henrietta and Alexander Hilinski in Cleveland, OH.Carol was an avid Cleveland Browns fan and pet owner. More importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be greatly missed.She was preceded...

Jul 5, 2024

EDMOND E. BOURGEIX, age 96, beloved husband of the late Violette (nee Soumakian); loving father of Pierre (Teri); proud Grand-père of André, Juliette, Lauren and Morgan; brother of the late Alexander Bourgeix; uncle and great-uncle of many, passed away July 5, 2024.

Edmond was born in Antibes, France on October 6, 1927. In his early twenties he...

Jul 5, 2024

ROBERT A. PRIEBE, age 92, beloved husband of the late Carole J. (nee Luzius); loving father of Mark (deceased) (Angeline), Charles and Paul (deceased); grandfather of Daniel, Dennis, David, Matthew, Ashley and Joseph; beloved uncle and great-uncle of many.  U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away July 5, 2024.  Funeral Service Monday, July 8, at 1:30 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL...

Jul 5, 2024

JOSEPH PRIOLI passed away on July 5, 2024 at the age of 88.  He is predeceased by his beloved wife Barbara (Burcsik), his parents Fortunato and Pasqualina (Romeo), and siblings Frances, Mary, Eleanor, Shirlee, and Anthony. He is survived by his children Natalee (Robert), Bradley (Michele) and Cynthia (Shawn), his grandchildren Nathan, Jeremy, Jenna, Missy, Matthew, Kathleen, and Julia,...

Jul 4, 2024

JAMIESON R. RITTER, age 27, Cleveland Police Officer Badge #1176, tragically killed in the line of duty July 4, 2024.  Beloved son of Karen and Jonathan Ritter; dear brother of Alysia, Jonathan and Angelica; much-loved uncle of Ryleigh and Wyatt Snook; beloved nephew, cousin and dear friend of many, especially his fellow officers and the community he proudly served. ...

Jul 4, 2024

AGNES W. THOMAS (nee Walter), age 98 1/2, beloved wife of the late W. Bentley Thomas; stepmother of William and Bentley Thomas; sister of the late Florence Stedd, Frances Keefe, Charles Walter and Marian Hopkinson; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed away July 4, 2024.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 23, St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague Rd.)...

Jul 3, 2024

LUCY LANG SEKERKA, beloved wife of James (deceased) and mother to Rachelle Sekerka (Michael Eissfeld) and Leslie Sekerka (William Jenkins), left us on July 3, 2024. She is also survived by her grandson Adam Bangert (Anne), great grandsons Oliver and James, and grand-dog George. Lucy was a gem from the Greatest Generation, born in Granger Township (Medina, OH). Her...

Jul 3, 2024

MILDRED E. KUSHNER (nee Jurkovich) was born on September 15, 1922 in Cambridge and left this earth on July 3, 2024 at the age of 101. She was the daughter of Stephan and Mary Jurkovich.

Millie is survived by her daughters Judy Marinko (Ron) and Gloria Kimak (Tom), and son David (Debi); grandchildren Bob Marinko (Heather), Jennifer...

Jul 3, 2024

TERRENCE N. SKORTZ, age 77, beloved son of the late Dolores (nee Maslinski) and Norbert Skortz; loving brother of Laureen Brown; dear uncle of Rick Brenders, Gary Brenders, Jenn Stitts and Sandy Ptak and great uncle of Cameron Ptak; friend of many.  Passed away July 3, 2024.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 16, St. Adalbert Church (66 Adalbert St., Berea)...

Jul 2, 2024

MADONNA "DONNA" MARIE MOBLEY (nee Pearns), age 89, passed away on July 2, 2024 at her son's home in Louisville, KY with her daughter, son, and daughter-in-law by her side. Wife of 34 years to the late Harry D. Mobley; mother of Mary Elizabeth (Beth) Leitner (the late Jim), the late Harry (Dave) David, and Michael (Mick) Joseph (Patty);...

Jul 2, 2024

ALICE C. LUNN, age 89. Loving daughter of the late Marie (nee Coyle) and Joseph Lunn. Passed away July 2, 2024. Private Graveside Service was held July 3, 2024 Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

Jun 30, 2024

ISMAEL RIVERA, JR., age 42, beloved husband of Eric Soros; loving son of Ismael Rivera, Sr. (Pilar) and Carmen Ocasio-Naddaf (Jamil); dear brother of Ingrid Rivera (David), Amarilisse Flores (Alex) and Christina Ramero; uncle of Xzavier, Jocelyn and Allanah and great-uncle of Xyler and Xenia; grandson of the late Wenceslao Ocasio and Eufemia Roldan Ocasio; friend of many.  Passed...