Obituaries

Dec 10, 2024

STANLEY "PETER" SEMINATORE, age 87, beloved husband of the late Donna Marie (nee Scott); loving father of Terese Komorowski (Kenneth, deceased) and Christopher (Janet); cherished grandfather of Justin, Dylan and Alexa Grace and great-grandfather of Briggs and Freya; dear brother of Terri McDonald (Buddy) and the late Salvatore, Jr.; uncle and great-uncle of many.  Proud U.S. Navy veteran.  Passed...

Dec 10, 2024

DAVID M. LENEGHAN, age 57, beloved and devoted husband of Laurie (nee Greer); loving father of David and Halle; dear son of Bridget (nee Grealis) and Patrick Leneghan; brother of Patrick (Christine), Kevin (Tina), Anthony (Lisa), Sean (Margaret), Stephen (Linda) and Brian (Meghan); beloved uncle of 24; nephew, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away December 10, 2024. ...

Dec 7, 2024

RICHARD L. HENNESSEY, age 93, beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Campus), loving father of Karen Sable (Richard), Richard (Cheryl), Linda Delph (Roger), Kathleen Tolowitzki (Gary), Michael (Brenda) and Thomas (Kathy), proud grandfather of Kim, Mark, Dan, Bryan, Matt, Kevin, Ryan, Adam, Eric, Michael, Gregory, Ian and Connor, great grandfather of Bailey, Eowyn, Max, Teagan, Marshall, Nora,Emma, Liam,...

Dec 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Elma Johnson, who entered into rest on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the age of 81. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 5, 1943, Elma was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to many, whose love for life touched everyone who knew her.

Elma...

Dec 6, 2024

GILBERT C. "GILL" KOCUR, age 79, beloved husband of Mary Jayne (nee Kordel) and the late Kathleen (Breitsch); loving father of Michael Kocur (deceased) (Ann), Brenda Kocur and Lisa Cruz; stepfather of Sarah Croyle (Artie); proud Grandpa of Matthew, Logan and Conner; brother of Martha Flow (Ed, deceased) and the late Sr. Caroline Kocur, O.S.U. and Andrew Kocur (Carol). ...

Dec 6, 2024

James Connell Kennedy was born September 17, 1930 and left us peacefully December 6, 2024.  Born in Middletown, NY, he was the third son of Thomas and Edythe Kennedy.  Preceded in death by brothers William and Barry (Peggy), he was also a loving brother to Karen Rowe of Westlake, Ohio.  He is survived by his sister Karen, numerous nieces...

Dec 4, 2024

TIMOTHY F. MERRIMAN, 82, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024, in North Olmsted, Ohio. Born on December 14, 1941, Timothy dedicated 40 years of his life to East Ohio Gas Co, demonstrating unwavering commitment and diligence.

Timothy was a loving husband to Clare Merriman for 60 years, a loving father to Traci Skok (David) and Matt...

Dec 3, 2024

ANTHONY JOHN "AJ" TAYLOR, age 10, of Cleveland, Ohio, left this world unexpectedly due to complications of bacterial meningitis on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

AJ was a vibrant, adventurous, and loving soul who brought light and joy to everyone he met. He embraced life with boundless energy and an insatiable curiosity about the world around him. A...

Dec 1, 2024

KENNETH E. PEREZ, age 81, beloved husband of 54 years to Patricia "Trish" (nee Hora); loving father of Ken, Douglas, Kristen and Mark; proud Grandpa of Alex and Tristan Altvater and Nathaniel Perez; son of the late Virginia (nee Crookham) and Manuel Perez; brother of Jinny Lee (Paul) of Hawaii; beloved uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  U.S....

Nov 29, 2024

MINNIE M. FRALEY (nee Cicero) age 96 passed away on November 29, 2024. Minnie was born in Clymer, PA to John and Elizabeth Cicero, the fourth oldest of eight children.

Beloved wife of George H. Fraley (deceased).  Dear mother of Carolyn C. Samstag, Diane F. Bridges (Eugene deceased) and Richard M. (Dawn). Survived by her Sister Helen....

Nov 29, 2024

AGNES T. GIBSON (nee Buschschulte) age 87. Beloved wife  of 67 years to Earl C.;  loving mother of six children-  Rick (deceased) (Lori), Ron (Sally), Cheryl Bergeon (Stephen), Jeff  (Nicole), Mike (Brittany) and Kathy Stuart (David); Proud grandmother of sixteen- Dan Gibson (Sarah), Amanda Gibson, Eric Gibson (Sidney), Matt Gibson (Kristina), Joe Gibson (Julie), Jake Gibson, Ben Gibson (Shannon),...

Nov 26, 2024

DEBBIE NAOMI REGENSBURG HAVILAND passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Born on August 19, 1952, to Carrie (Koch) and Lester Regensburg, she grew up in Stratford, New Jersey, with her older brother, Gary. Debbie spent many happy hours playing in the Stratford Diner, owned by her family.

From a...

Nov 25, 2024

CHARLES H. SWORD, age 85, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Sharosky); loving father of Chuck (Jody), Michelle Dolezal (Dan) and Missy Horn (Rob); grandfather of Alex, Sean, Zach, Colin, Nick, Julia, Jessie, Evan and the late Sonny; great-grandfather of Cayden and Benjamin; brother of Sherry Burchell, Teresa Fitzpatrick (Frank), Russ (Erma), Ernest (Bonnie) (both deceased), Anna...

Nov 25, 2024

Kathryn (Kate) Lusnia was born on January 31, 1986 in Cleveland, Ohio, the third of five daughters born to John and Dorothy Prokay. After her family moved to Lorain County, Kate graduated from North Ridgeville High School and attended Remington College in preparation for a career in medical billing.

Kate is survived by her husband Kurt Lusnia,...

Nov 25, 2024

MARY J. SEMAN (nee Grospitch), age 92, beloved wife of the late Henry A.; dear mother of John (Stephanie), Phil and Jim; proud Grandma of Matthew, Craig, Ryan, Paul, Elizabeth, Julie, Megan, Savannah and Sierra; great-grandmother of Tristan, Grayson, Lily, Emzy, Henry, Max and Theo; sister of the late Richard, John, Jerry and Elizabeth Grospitch; aunt and great-aunt of...

Nov 23, 2024

JAMES F. VAN UUM, age 79. Beloved husband of 57 years to Irene (nee Doran); dear father of Sharon M. Novak (the late Michael), Sean T. Van Uum (Kathleen), Michael J. Van Uum and Michelle M. Moran (Brendan); loving Gramp of Brennan, Devon, Christopher (Kierstyn), Ryan, Meghan, Bridget and Jordan; brother of Patricia Hicks (the late Roger), Terrance (Marilyn),...

Nov 23, 2024

BETTY JANE HECKMAN (nee Jensen), age 86, loving mother of Christine Umstott, Kimberly Heckman and Jennifer Phillips (Gary); beloved grandmother of Corey Umstott, Tyler Wasylyk (Audrey), Kaitlyn Wasylyk, Kyle Phillips and Nathan Phillips.  Passed away November 23, 2024.  Prayer Service Monday, December 2, at 4:30 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS,...

Nov 22, 2024

PATRICK JOHN PATTON, a beloved father, brother, and son, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2024, in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Born on March 26, 1962, to James and Phyllis Patton, Patrick lived a life marked by dedication to family and community.

Patrick was a devoted father to his two sons, Sean Patton Fisher and James...

Nov 22, 2024

MARY PATRICIA CHAMBERS, age 96, beloved daughter of the late Mary (nee Masterson) and John Chambers; dear sister of Fr. Clarence Chambers, O.F.M. (deceased),  Francis Chambers (deceased), Ladonna English (Louis) (both deceased), Sheila Caco (Joseph) (both deceased), Emmett Chambers (deceased) and William Chambers (deceased) (Kathleen); aunt, great-aunt, cousin and good friend of many. Mary Patricia was a devoted teacher...

Nov 21, 2024

SUSAN C. TIGHE (nee Martin), age 73, beloved wife of Shawn; loving mother of Rachelle Hadlock, Jenny Rolland (deceased) (Austin), Erin Tighe (Nic Kinser), and Meghan Tighe; proud grandmother of Danny and Tara Hadlock, Chase Rolland, Zoey and Gia Miranda, Willow and Gemma Kinser; dear sister of Ruth Ann Martin, Ray Martin, Patty Martin and the late Larry and...