Obituaries

Feb 4, 2025

ELLEN "EVELYN" DOHERTY (nee Carr) age 89. Born and raised in Mennacannon, Kilcar; County Donegal, Ireland. Devoted wife of Daniel J. (deceased); beloved mother of six: Sean (deceased), Daniel Francis (deceased), Kevin (Bridget), Randall (Colleen), Denise Kennedy (Terry) and Rosemarie Dana; loving grandmother of Danny, Kyle, Meghan, and Sean Doherty (Tiffany), Caitlin Logue, Kellie Mastney (Jonathan), Joseph, Kate, Maeve...

Feb 4, 2025

PATRICIA ANNE MAYER, age 89, passed away February 4, 2025. Beloved daughter of the late Anne (nee Kausky) and Wilbert P. Mayer; dear cousin of Donald Halliday (Carol), Robert DeGraff (the late Ruth), Richard McCaslin (Genevieve) and Ronald McCaslin (Lenore); friend of many. Patricia was born and raised in Cleveland and was a graduate of Lincoln High School. She...

Feb 3, 2025

JEAN MARIE SLIVKA (nee Wysocki) of Cleveland, Ohio returned to her Heavenly Father on February 3, 2025 at the age of 62.

Born on June 27, 1962, Jean was a beloved daughter of Ronald C. Wysocki and the late Rita P. Wysocki. Proud and loving mother of Meghan Slivka (Ben Englehart), Shawn Slivka (Virginia Ford). Cherished sibling...

Feb 2, 2025

MICHAEL PATRICK LACHENDRO, age 33, beloved son of Debbie (nee Smith) and Mark Sr. (Christine, deceased); loving brother of Mark Jr. (deceased) and Jenn Johnson (Erik); grandson of Susan Lachendro (nee Kisvardi) and Carl Lachendro (deceased) and the late Donna Cordery (nee Anderson) (Ted); nephew of John Lachendro (Lisa), Jim Lachendro, Betty Johnson (Tom), Linda Rath (Eric), Dana Steimle...

Feb 2, 2025

JANET M. LACHOWSKI (nee Vajnar) age 86; beloved wife of the late Walter, loving mother of Michael (Deb), David, Kathy Hrabak (Steve) and Thomas (Karen), grandmother of Kevin (Annmarie), Amy, Matthew (Makenzie), Emily Adams (Joe), Dan (Sara), David (Terry), Allison Cassandra (Michael), Adam (Jasmine), Julia Palombi (Gino), Eric and Brian, great grandmother of 8 and one on the way,...

Feb 1, 2025

MICHAEL J. REES, JR., age 63, beloved father of Michael J., III; dear son of Patricia (nee Mullen) and Michael J. Rees, Sr.; brother of Colleen Kempf (Don), Kathleen Svoboda (William), Martin (Paula), Maureen Bair (Bob), Mary Bridget Thompson (James, deceased), Eileen Papotto (Robert), Margaret Mary Holihan (Matthew) and Sean; beloved uncle, great uncle, nephew, cousin and friend of...

Feb 1, 2025

FIDES M. KELENC (nee Spagnol) age 83; (native of Veli Losinj, Croatia) beloved wife of the late Stefan, mother of Christian Spagnol, grandmother of Steve Hrovat and Melanie, sister of Mario Spanjol and the late Adriana Spagnol and Zvonko Spanjol. Passed away February 1, 2025. Requiem Mass Tuesday, February 4, St. Peregrine Church (3086 W. Streetsboro Rd. Richfield) at...

Feb 1, 2025

RUTHANNE D. O'LEARY went home to Our Lord Saturday, February 1, 2025, following a short illness. The Lakewood native was a graduate of Ursuline College and former Augustinian sister.  A long-time member of Our Lady of Angels Parish in Kamm's Corners, she taught third grade in the Diocese of Cleveland. Loving travel, she documented her trips in pastel and...

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...