Obituaries

Feb 21, 2025

JAMES B. CONWAY, SR., age 69, beloved father of Elizabeth Conway (Paul Jarrous) and James B. Conway, Jr. (Ashley); proud "Grandpa Conway" to Madison and James B., III; son of the late Catherine (nee McCue) and John Conway; brother of Thomas (deceased) (Joan), John (deceased), Neil (Theresa), Catherine (deceased) and Marian Soat (John); beloved uncle, great uncle, cousin and...

Feb 20, 2025

CHARLES A. "CHUCK" LANNING, age 81, beloved husband of 56 years to June (nee Fiala); son of the late Marion (nee Pinkstone) and John C. Lanning; brother of Claudia Greiner (Steve), John (Elizabeth) and Judith Lanning; uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Longtime member Elevator Constructors Union Local 17.  U.S. Army veteran and life member North Ridgeville...

Feb 20, 2025

RITA A. GRAVEN (nee Kelly), age 89, beloved wife of the late Thomas V., Sr.; loving mother of Thomas V., Jr., Michael, Kathleen, Kevin and Annmarie; dear Nanny of Kristen, Austin, Sean, Brittany, Emily and Riley; great-Nanny of Taylor, Joseph, Sophia, Mila, Andrew, Ava, Rory, Ronan and Ryan; sister of the late Mary Keller, Roseanne Venca and Edward Kelly;...

Feb 20, 2025

LOUISE H. KIEC, age 83, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2025. Louise was the beloved wife of the late Walter Kiec; dear companion of the late Walter Struzak and Walter Moore; much-loved friend and neighbor of many and favorite "Aunt Louise" to the Maver, Lach, Colberg and Joseph families.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, February 25, St. Patrick Church (West...

Feb 20, 2025

ANDREA D. "ANDY" YANCEY, age 54, beloved  mom of Jordan Yancey and Alexandra Johns; grandmother of Lincoln and Alessio; dear daughter of Ethel (nee Adkins) and the late Franklin Yancey; cherished sister of Sue Braun (Keith), Dave (Michelle), Jeff (Vicky), Bob (Angie) and Lisa Novak; beloved aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away unexpectedly...

Feb 19, 2025

LINDA M. CIMO (nee Bohay) age 73. Beloved mother of Adam (Leah) and Aaron; daughter of the late Irene (nee Janovic) and Walter Bohay; sister of Carol Evans; aunt and friend of many. Passed away February 19, 2025. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, March 8, St. Malachi Church (2459 Washington Ave.) at 9:30 AM. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Inurnment...

Feb 19, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Patrick Reed Curry, who left us on February 19, 2025, at the age of 90.

Patrick was known for his quick wit, infectious laugh, and an uncanny ability to deliver both wise and irreverent remarks—often at just the right (or wrong) moment. His Irish charm and humor will be...

Feb 18, 2025

GIZELLA ELIZABETH BALSAT (nee Tricsko), lovingly called "Gizzie" by her brothers and sisters (and "Auntie Gay" or "Gay" by almost everyone else) passed away peacefully at the Welsh Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1923 in Cleveland to parents, Esther Kiss and Louie Tricsko who immigrated to the United States from Bodrogkeresztur, Hungary....

Feb 16, 2025

BRIAN T. McDONNELL, age 73, beloved husband of 51 years to Anne (nee McGuirk); loving father of Thomas (Rachel), Patrick, Kevin, Colleen McDonnell (Bonnie Alegria), Neil (deceased) and Timothy; dear Grandpa of Brian (Olivia), Brendan, Justin and Rachel Anne; brother of Michelle Crimaldi (Tony) and James (Angela); beloved uncle, great-uncle, cousin, brother-in-law and friend of many.  Passed away at...

Feb 15, 2025

TERRENCE J. McGOVERN, age 85, of Rocky River, passed away surrounded by family on February 15, 2025. Devoted husband to Bernice (nee Mielcarek); loving father of Michael (Colleen), Julie Poure (Timothy) and Carey Yetka; cherished grandfather of Manon Neu (Jon), Andrew Poure, Jameson McGovern, Paige Miesle (John), Hailey Yetka and Kyle Yetka; great-grandfather of Remi and Bodhi Neu; dear...

Feb 15, 2025

JOAN D. STACKNICK (nee Seretin), age 87, beloved wife of the late Robert S., Sr.; loving mother of Laura Arcieri (Sam) and Robert S., Jr.; beloved Nana of Alexandria (Frank Straight, fiance), Robert J. and Grayson; great-Nana of Lucas, Lennon and Josiah; daughter of the late Estelle (nee Wroblewski) and Jacob Seretin; sister of Allen Seretin (deceased) and Deena...

Feb 15, 2025

SOPHIE TETORAKIS (nee Lentzas), age 92, loving wife of the late Spero, mother to Peter and Angelo (Susan), Yiayia (grandmother) to Bryan (Gina), Cassandra, Katina and Alexis and Great-Yiayia to Hayden and Amari. Passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025.

She was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1932 and graduated from Lincoln High School, Class of 1951....

Feb 15, 2025

ALEXANDRA "ALLIE" LYNN MAYER, age 32. Beloved daughter of James and Tricia Mayer; loving half-sister of Mark Kratzer; granddaughter of Therese Evans and John T. Mayer, Sr., and the late Ben and Delores Naidznski; great-niece to Margaret "Peggy" Cecora; niece to John T. Mayer, Jr. and Linda Carney; cousin to Sarah, Daniel and Dominic Ialacci; dear cousin and friend...

Feb 14, 2025

NANCY LEE UTTERBACK (nee Kummerlen) age 72. Beloved wife of 48 years to Roger; loving mother of Roger Jr. and Stacy Shivley-Wagner (Kiajuana); grandmother of Antwone and Naythan; sister of Ruth, Jim (Sue), Patsy Beischlag (John) and the late Bobby; sister-in-law, aunt and "Mom" of many. Passed away suddenly February 14, 2025. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME...

Feb 12, 2025

MARGARET M. "MARGE" LAVELLE (nee Kilbane), age 90, beloved wife of the late David T., Sr.; loving mother of David T., Jr., (Cathy), Michael (deceased), Margaret "Peggy" Small (Jeff, deceased), Austin (deceased), Mary Napier and Lorrie Marko (Michael);  dear grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 11; daughter of the late Margaret (nee McCann) and Michael Kilbane (Margaret, nee Cooney);...

Feb 11, 2025

KAREN A. MOHN (nee Hearns), age 81, beloved wife of the late Donald W., Sr.; loving mother of Donald W., Jr. (Tammy), Lynn Graham (Otto), Mark (Karen Becker), and Laura Burant (Ed); much-loved Nana of Megan, Ashley, Nicole, Mike, Mark, Elisabeth, and Gavin; great-Nana of 11; sister of Helen McKenna (John "Skip", deceased), Priscilla "Jeanie" Theis (William, deceased), Daniel...

Feb 8, 2025

MARGARET A. SCHUMACHER (nee Hradek), age 84, beloved wife of the late Ralph I., loving mother of Jerry and Lawrence; proud grandmother of Daniel and Kimberly; great-grandmother of Brady, Sophie, Liam, Hayden and Luke; dear sister of the late Jeannette Josie and Richard Hradek.  Passed away February 8, 2025.  Funeral Mass Thursday, February 13, St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague...

Feb 7, 2025

JEFFREY R. LATTNER, age 77, beloved life partner of the late Lauren Winter; loving father of William Winter; dear brother of Deborah Bowman (Jim) and dear uncle of Kris Sadens (Kellie), Brandon Sadens and Brittany Poll (Philip).  Passed away February 7, 2025. Relatives and Friends may call at the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT...

Feb 7, 2025

BARBARA ANN SLOVAK (nee Kmetz) age 85. Beloved mother, nana, and friend, went home to her Lord Jesus Friday, February 7, after a long illness.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, John Kmetz and Barbara (Perko) Kmetz, her husband of 50 years Milan and firstborn son Timothy. Her siblings, Leah, Steve, and John also preceded...

Feb 4, 2025

LAURAL D. "BUD" McINTYRE, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Beverly (nee Davies); loving father of Laureen Duncan (John) and Scott; grandfather of Christina Bell (Scott); great-grandfather of Makalah Duncan, Joshua Pierce and Michael Reed; brother of the late Carl McIntyre;  uncle, cousin and friend of many. Passed away February 4, 2025.

Bud worked at Joy...