Obituaries

Sep 27, 2024

NOREEN T. HIRZ (nee Casserly), formerly of Mureen South, Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones at the age of 89.  She was truly a special lady who placed her family and their happiness above her own.  Always the peacemaker when needed the most; she would never lose the kind heart and gentle...

Sep 27, 2024

MARGUERITE M. CUNNINGHAM, age 97, daughter of William and Bertha (nee Raimer).  Pre-deceased by brothers Richard and James and sister Maryellen Stringer.  Survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.  Mass of Christian Burial Monday, October 7, 2024,  St. Albert the Great Church (6667 Wallings Rd., North Royalton) at 10 A.M.  Private interment at Calvary Cemetery.  In lieu...

Sep 26, 2024

Henry "Hank" Helderman, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by family.  He was born October 20, 1930 in Lenoir, North Carolina.

He was the proud and devoted father of ten children, thirty-one grandchildren, and eleven great grandchildren.

He was the beloved husband of the late Peggy (neé O'Shea);...

Sep 26, 2024

SAMUEL J. THOMAS, Ph.D., known as Sam to family and friends, died September 26 on the west side of Cleveland after a brief illness.  He was 83.

Beloved husband of 59 years to Paula (nee George); loving father of Lisa Cohen (Brady), Sarah Carino (Joe) and Mike (Sandy); grandfather of Grace and Audrey Thomas, Dana, Lauren and Caroline Cohen and Joey,...

Sep 24, 2024

MARY JANE FOX (nee Peters), age 76, beloved wife of Bernard; loving mother of Brian (Karen); proud grandmother of Peter; dear sister of Sylvia Ursem and the late Ron Peters; sister-in-law, aunt and friend of many.  Passed away September 24, 2024.  Funeral Mass Monday, September 30, 2024, Mary Queen of the Apostles Church (6455 Engle Rd., Brook Park) at...

Sep 24, 2024

AILEEN M. NORTON, age 101, beloved daughter of the late Ida (nee Murphy) and Michael Norton; loving sister of the late John F. "Jack" and James Norton; dear aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.  Aileen lived on Rocky River Drive in West Park for 100 years.  She was an organist for 65 years at various parishes in the Cleveland...

Sep 23, 2024

LARRY G. KOLARIK, age 66. Loving son of the late Lillian (nee Reinhart) and Leonard Kolarik; dear brother of Leonard (Linda), Linda Koch (Thomas), Laura McMahon (Michael), Lee (Shirley) and Lisa Moorman (Kevin); uncle of 13.

Larry enjoyed spending time at the Rocky River Activities Center and watching the Cleveland Indians baseball games with his parents. He...

Sep 21, 2024

DONALD LEO BURKE, age 91, born October 28, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully September 21, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio. He is survived by Cheryl (née Fraunfelder), his beloved wife of 38 years. He was the loved and admired father to Terri, Vicki (Eric), Lori (deceased), and Mike (Therese). He was the wonderful step-father to Ryan, Evan (Megan),...

Sep 20, 2024

NANNIE P. MOSELEY (nee Frazier) age 85. Beloved wife of the late Franklin; loving mother of Eugene (Andrea) and Stefanie Tuma (Eric); grandmother of Autumn Mayfield (Josh), Wynter Moseley, Noah Moseley, Elizah Moseley, Kaitlin Wene, Madeline Gordon (Jayden), Kiley Tuma and Aiden Tuma; great-grandmother of three; sister of Jean Hinton, and the late Doris Fisher; aunt and friend of...

Sep 20, 2024

CHARLES J. REIMEL, age 82, beloved husband of Judy (nee Paciorek); loving father of Charles J. Reimel, Jr. (Michele) and Kelly Colby (Joe); grandfather of Abigail Gripshover (Robert), Gabriel, Mary, Luke, and Ryan and Grace Colby; great-grandfather of Stella and Esther; brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Charles was a life-long Cleveland sports fan, car enthusiast, patriotic gentle soul...

Sep 19, 2024

JAMES J. HOWER, age 75, beloved husband of 52 years to Lynn (nee Stevenson); loving father of Lisa Hower; dear brother of John Hower (Judy) and brother-in-law of Gary Stevenson and Ginny Kowalski (Bruce); uncle of Melissa Houser (Bob) and Joseph Hower.  Proud U.S. Army veteran.  Jim worked over 52 years at Republic/LTV/ArcelorMittal.  Passed away September 19, 2024.  Funeral...

Sep 18, 2024

PATRICIA E. MURPHY (nee Ely) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Ralph; daughter of the late Amber (nee Fisher) and Howard Ely. Patricia was a retired Professor at the University of Arkansas. Passed away September 18, 2024. Graveside services will be held at Pleasant View Union Cemetery (Fayette, Ohio).

Sep 16, 2024

DONNA J. MALONEY (nee Jenkins) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Bernard "Bill"; loving mother of Connie Yamamoto; grandmother of Frank Yamamoto (Mary Therese); great-grandmother of Billy and Julia Yamamoto; daughter of the late Kathleen (nee Rieg) and Daniel Jenkins; sister of Betty Ann Vezza (deceased), Paul Jenkins (deceased) (Eleanor "Toots"), Evan Jenkins (Betty Jane) (both deceased), Mary...

Sep 15, 2024

ROSANNE M. BOBBS (nee Corrao) age 82; beloved mother of Dawn; sister of Sheree Masucci (Orazio); aunt of Rosaria Witnik (Joe), Giovanni and Giuseppe and a dear friend of many, great aunt of Evan and Callie. Passed away September 15, 2024.  A Celebration of LIfe will be held Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 12 P.M. - 5 P.M. at...

Sep 14, 2024

RICHARD R. "DICK" STAIMPEL , age 91; beloved husband of the late Maureen (nee Krieger); loving father of Laurie Faga, Todd (Melissa), John and Julie Wandrie (Kyle); proud grandpa of Ryan Faga, Kelly Phlipot (Bryan), Alex Wandrie , Anthony Staimpel, Cameron Wandrie, Russell Lally and Maureen Staimpel, great grandpa of Phoebe Phlipot and Remington Swenson; brother of the late...

Sep 14, 2024

TERRI M. WALLACE (nee Markowitz) age 51; beloved wife of Jeffrey M.; loving mother of Steven (Jasmine) and Emlie; much loved grandma of Everett and Eibhleann; sister of Jason McKenna, Katie Markowitz, Christine Porter and Edward Markowitcz; beloved aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Passed away September 14, 2024. All services will be private.

Sep 13, 2024

Thomas J. Killeen, 89, passed away on September 13, 2024

Thomas J. Killeen, age 89, passed away on September 13, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Stephen and Annette (née Jonke). He was the beloved husband of the late Mary Pat (née Forristal) for 54 wonderful years.

Tom was...

Sep 12, 2024

THOMAS WEIR, age 67, passed away September 12, 2024 in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland.  Beloved son of the late Celia (nee McFadden) and Gerry; loving brother of Mike (Pauline) and Mary Kessler (Jim); father of Andrew; uncle of Mike Brazis, Nicole, Kelly and Aidan. After retiring from the Cleveland Fire Dept., he spent the past 20 years enjoying Ireland....

Sep 12, 2024

ROBERT W. KLABUNDE, age 93, beloved husband of 73 years to Dorothy E. (nee Spaar); loving father of Michael R. Klabunde (Mark Buten), Mark W. Klabunde (Dana) and Susan Klabunde-Chislow (David); cherished grandfather of Katy Bice (Andrew), Jonathan Klabunde (Allison), Nathan Klabunde (Bevin) and Justin Chislow (Holly) and great-grandfather of Violet, Theodore, Camille, Wells, Marlowe, Bentley and Cooper; dear...

Sep 12, 2024

MARY MARGARET "PEGGY" WARD, age 77, of Cleveland, passed away September 12, 2024.  Peggy was the tenth of eleven children of the late Gertrude (nee Schuller) and John Patrick Ward; loving mother of Dawn Winzen, Clark Elek (Michelle); beloved grandmother of Kent Winzen, Natalie Winzen and Stephan Glenn.  No services will be held at Peggy's request.  In lieu of...