Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

JAMES P. KANDERSKI, age 72, of Lima, OH was born on October 20, 1951 in Toledo, OH, and passed away on October 1, 2024 from metastatic cancer. James is survived by his son, James Kanderski, Jr., and his daughter, Jessica Kanderski and siblings Stanley Kanderski and Kathy (Kanderski) Smith.   Pre-deceasing James were his parents, Stanley Kanderski, Jr. and Dolores...

Oct 1, 2024

SUSAN A. ACKLIN (nee Appel), age 67, beloved mother of David Acklin (Erin); loving grandmother of Allison, Michael and Matthew Acklin; daughter of the late Jack Keene and Wilma Appel (nee Brubaker); dear sister of Jonathan Appel (Dohee Kim-Appel) and Cindy Allen (Chris) and aunt of Kathleen Allen,  Passed away October 1, 2024.  Friends may call FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4,...

Sep 30, 2024

LAWRENCE "CHRIS" BERG, age 61, loving father of Chelsea Rose Berg and Christopher Andrew Berg (Elizabeth); proud grandfather of Evelyn and Oliver Berg; beloved son of Barbara (nee Speroni) and Lawrence A. Berg; dear brother of Robert Berg (Alissa Ruelle) and Susan Berg (Raymond Stephany); uncle of Andrew Berg, Clarissa Barretta (Michael), Julia and Jonathan Ruelle, and Robert and...

Sep 30, 2024

BRUCE C. CROSBY, age 74. Beloved husband of Sue (nee Kasayka) for 52 years; loving father of Brian (Heather), Michael (Lauren), and Scott; devoted "Grampy" to Kathrina, Nicholas, June, Hank, and Peter; treasured son of Robert and Valery (both deceased); dear brother of Joan (Tony), Bob (Marianne), Earl (Carol), and Ken (Heidi); cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews;...

Sep 29, 2024

JAMES L. DALEY age 87; beloved husband of 63yrs. to Mary Lou (nee Young); loving father of Jimmy (Etsuko), Colleen Porche (Daryl), Cathy Weekley (Bob), Brenda Holt, Aileen Cook (Ross) and Patrick; grandfather of Chara Salzman (George), Michael (Miranda), Rachel Jazbec (Devin-deceased), Samantha Mendez (Aaron), Daniel Cook and Rebecca Holt, great grandfather of 11; brother of the late William...

Sep 29, 2024

SHIRLEY M. FAGO (nee Cristini), age 87, beloved wife of the late Anthony; loving mother of Michael (Jane Gilles), Felicia Fago, Ph.D., Thomas (Karen), Patricia Epner (David), Col. Robert Fago (U.S. Army-retired)(Marie), David (Shelley) and the late Mark; dear grandmother of 10, great grandmother of 4; sister of Richard Cristini (Peggy). Passed away September 29, 2024. Shirley was the...

Sep 29, 2024

LEONORA "LEETIE" NICKELS (nee Kilbane) age 88. Native of Dooega, Achill, County Mayo, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Kevin (deceased), Brian (Cheryl), Tim (Connie), Laura Chmura (Patrick) and Kate Leonard (George); grandma "Nan" of Erin McLaughlin (Brian), Meghan Haberman (David), Kristen Mitchell (Mark), Katelyn Lancaster (Brandon), Kerry Nickels (Kevin Barre), Michael Nickels (Taryn) and...

Sep 28, 2024

It is with great sorrow that the family of William D. Branon announces his passing at the age of 82. Bill was born in Newport, Vermont, and spent his early years on his family's farm in Fairfield. As the second of eight children in a large, close-knit Irish family, Bill's upbringing was rooted in strong family values and hard...

Sep 28, 2024

DENNIS F. SYMON, age 81. Beloved husband of 59 years to Angel (nee Mavias); loving father of Michael (Liz) and Nikki Westinghouse (Louis); dear "Pappy" of Kyle Sanderson (Krista), Patrick Westinghouse (deceased), Nathan Westinghouse and Blake Westinghouse; great-grandfather of Emmy Sanderson and Butch Sanderson; cherished son of the late Olga (nee Duranko) and Preston Symon.

Nothing made...

Sep 28, 2024

ARLENE M. "PENNY" POPE (nee Takacs) age 95; beloved wife of the late Gilbert; loving mother of Rick (Madeline-deceased), Gary-deceased, and Pegi Beck (Don); proud grandmother of Melissa Hamilton, Christopher Beck, Erica Hennes and Valeri, great grandmother of 5; sister of the late Elmer Takacs, Geraldine "Jerry" Slaus, Clarice Smith and Madeline Takacs; aunt and great aunt of many....

Sep 28, 2024

JOHN W. HEGARTY, age 31. Beloved husband of Gabby (nee Black); son of Mary (nee Senal) and Joel Hegarty, M.D.; brother of Daniel (Mary), Michael (Emily) and Marcie; grandson of the following deceased Alice (nee Dietz) and Carl Senal and Mary Jo (nee Close) and William Hegarty, M.D.; son-in-law of Theresa Black; uncle and godfather of Alice; nephew, cousin...

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...