Obituaries

Jul 28, 2024

SCOTT O'CON, 52, of Cleveland, Ohio, beloved and cherished husband of The Rev. Jason Thompson of Cleveland, devoted son of Betty and David O'Con of Williamsburg, VA, died suddenly on Sunday, July 28, 2024.  He is survived by brother-in-law Billy Thompson of Asheville, NC, aunt Val Lawson of Colonial Heights, VA, cousin Deborah Staples (Gary) of Williamsburg, VA, cousin...

Jul 28, 2024

MICHAEL A. SAKALO, age 65, beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Crow); loving father of Billie Jo and Michael C.; stepfather of Roxanne and Jeffrey Kligan; dear son of Nancy (nee Pinter) and the late Mike Sakalo; brother of Carol Lycans (Tom) and Mark; uncle of Lee Anne Guzman and Jason Lycans; great uncle of Alianna and Angie...

Jul 28, 2024

EDWARD A. PAWLUS, age 87, beloved husband of 65 years to Barbara (nee Johnson); loving father of Christine Pawlus (deceased), Anita Durfey (John), Edward, Jr. (deceased), Michael (Patty) and Robert (deceased); proud grandfather of Christene, Stephen and Bryan Durfey and Ryan, Jeffrey and Amanda Pawlus; great-grandfather of Emily Suhr (Riley), Cameron Cunningham and Caleb Cunningham and great-great-grandfather of Kyomi...

Jul 27, 2024

WILLIAM "BILL" SCOTT, age 93. Beloved husband, father, and grandfather. An optician long remembered by former clients for his kindness, Bill took one sick day in a career spanning 30+ years. He served as manager of Union Eye Care offices in Lorain and, later, North Olmsted. He was a car enthusiast, history lover, and proud veteran of the United...

Jul 26, 2024

HARRY W. BARKLEY, JR., age 89, beloved husband of Juliet (nee Phillips), loving father of Anne Fitzgerald (Tim), Bill (Sharon), Mary Basch (Jeff), Laura Warrington (Marc), and Michael (Amy); proud grandfather of Patrick, Maggie, Gennie, Gabe, Aaron, Amber, Samantha, Katie, Abigail, Charlie, Sarah, Kevin, Caroline, and Emily; great-grandfather of Colette, Liam, Leo, Nora, Ella, and Avery; brother of the...

Jul 25, 2024

RICHARD J. SHELLEY, age 79. Beloved husband of 51 years to Sharon (nee Trojanowski); loving father of Matt (Lindsey); dear grandpa of Sophia, Eva, Cailey and Amelia. Passed away July 25, 2024. Funeral Mass Monday, July 29, St. Angela Merici Church (20970 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Jul 25, 2024

MARGARET L. "PEGGY" KELLEY, age 88, beloved daughter of the late Mary (nee Chambers) and John J. Kelley, Sr.; loving sister of Shirley Coughlin (Mickey) (both deceased), Mary Ann O'Neill (Tom) (both deceased), John J., Jr. (deceased) (Roberta "Bobbie"), Kathleen Sowul (Jerry, deceased), Timothy (Roseann), Neil, William (Mary Jo), Edward (deceased) (Diane), Rose McCrone (Keith) (both deceased) and Noreen...

Jul 24, 2024

Lora M. Kish (nee Hargis), Beloved mother of Anthony Michael Barone (Christina), and Brandon Mario Barone. Daughter of Annette Barone ; Granddaughter of the late Rosalie and Salvatore Barone. Sister of Terry (Monica) Hargis, Paul (Mary Pat) Hargis, Todd Hargis, and the late Lisa Hargis (Lora's twin sister). Also survived by many nieces and nephews  Passed away July 24,...

Jul 23, 2024

JOSEPH C. PALMISANO, SR. age 85. Born in Erie, PA June 29, 1939 passed away peacefully, July 23rd, 2024 at the Village of the Falls nursing home in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

Joseph, a devoted Catholic , is survived by the love of his life of 56 years. Claire (nee Cronin), and was a loving father to two...

Jul 23, 2024

MARY J. RICKARD (nee Rusyniak), age 89, beloved wife of 35 years to William; loving daughter of the late Matilda (nee Egyed) and John Rusyniak; dear sister of John Rusyniak (Joanne) and Dolores Wintering (Bill, deceased); sister-in-law of Carol Rickard, Robert Rickard and Linda Sanicki (Dave); aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away July 23, 2024.  Funeral Mass Saturday,...

Jul 23, 2024

DOLLY K. HULER (nee Hixenbaugh) age 71. Beloved wife of the late Warren, Sr.; loving mother of Warren, Jr. (Pam) and Paul; dear grandmother of Brittany, Lauren, Shania, Pamela, Anthony, Anna, Joshua, Isabella, Alex, Kadin, Kyler and Paul Jr.; great-grandmother of Brylee, Kaylynn, Auriana, Grace and Alise; sister of the late Randy and John; aunt and friend of many....

Jul 21, 2024

WILLIAM T. HARNETT, SR. age 84; beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Carroll); father of Jackie Burgio (Paul), Billy-deceased and Carol Harnett (Tim); beloved grandpa of Simon, Julie and John; brother of the late Jack Harnett and Margaret Berger; favorite uncle of many. U. S. Navy veteran. Bill was a gifted local artist and musician and for many...

Jul 21, 2024

VIRGINIA CONVERSE (nee Everly), age 82. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia Converse, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Virginia passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024. She is survived by her loving children: Jeff (Fred), Mike (Pat), Jennifer (Kevin), Ron (Brandy), and Rob (Deb). Virginia was a devoted grandmother to ten grandchildren and...

Jul 20, 2024

REYNALDO A. MITRA, age 77 (proud 47 year Berea resident, Born in the Philippines) beloved husband of 49 years to Rosalinda (nee Ortencio); loving father of Raylene Mitra-Espiritu (Joel) and Editrae Mitra-Browne (Kenneth); proud Grandpa of Lorenzo, Gabriela, Genevieve, Annelise, Nora, Kayla and Kenneth IV; son of the late Editha (nee Acurel) and Edmundo Mitra; brother of Rosalinda Febria...

Jul 20, 2024

DAVID A. ETNYRE, age 70, beloved father of William C. (Shannon), Amanda Miller (Patrick) and Hannah King (Brian); loving Papa Dave of Zachary, Emery, Savannah and Greyson; brother of Robert Etnyre and Catherine Corbett (Charlie); beloved uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away unexpectedly July 20, 2024.  Dave retired after many years of service and was also...

Jul 20, 2024

EDWIN J. KRAUS age 81; beloved husband of 51yrs to Linda (nee Williams); father of Samantha Blommel (Shane) and Cynthia Balina (Joe); grandfather of Stella, Grace, Joseph, Emmett and Bastian; brother of the late Eleanor Gallagher, Rosella Stahl and Antoinette Timieski; uncle and great uncle of many. 40+ year friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W. Passed away July...

Jul 19, 2024

MARVIN E. ENGLISH, age 92.  Beloved husband of Catherine McGreevy English (nee Murray); father of Michael English, Donald English , Kevin English (Kelly), Joesph McGreevy (Natalie), Thomas McGreevy (Karen), and James McGreevy; grandfather of 12; brother of the late William English. Passed away July 19, 2024.  U.S. Navy Veteran - Korea.  Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 24, The Church of...

Jul 19, 2024

MSG ZACHARY D. FRIEDRICH, U.S. Army, age 40, beloved husband of Leigh Ann; devoted stepfather of Isaac and Stella; loving son of David and Kathleen Friedrich; beloved brother of Tiffany Williams (Brandon) and Sunshine Roberts (Jim); dear grandson of Albert and Donna Casey (deceased) and Lois Bush (deceased); cherished nephew, uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend of many.  Zachary...

Jul 18, 2024

CHESTER J. "CHET" JEZIORSKI, age 91, beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee Hlebak); loving father of Jeffrey (Karen), Debbie, Gary, Susan Dawson (Kevin), and Sharon; grandfather of Jeffrey Jr., Kimberly, Kevin Jr., Katie, Robbie, and Jacob; brother of Stephan, Patricia Dosky and the late Theresa Fanger, Leonard, Clara Janke, and Lillian Meek; uncle and great uncle of many. ...

Jul 18, 2024

KENNETH B. AUFMUTH, age 67, beloved husband of 45 years to Denise (nee Slominske); loving father of Kenneth (Laura), Kevin (Sarah) and Keith (Jenn); proud Papa of Skyler, Hayden (deceased), Marin, K.J., Mack, Everly, Teagan, Summer and Sienna; son of the late Gail (nee Kehoe) and Kenneth Aufmuth; brother of Barb Bemer (Dan), Judy Townsend, Brian, Jeff (Wendy), Karen...