Obituaries

Jan 20, 2024

ELEANOR S. BATT (nee Suchan); age 92;  beloved wife of the late James L.; loving mother of James J. (Patricia), Carl (Jeanette), Rosemarie A., Joseph (Cheryl), Caryll Dziedziak (Bryan), Ellen Androski (Frank), Peter, Bernadette Ott (Jeff), Anne Marie Katchmar (Steve) and Paul (Kelly); proud grandmother of 33; great-grandmother of 32; sister of ten deceased brothers and sisters; aunt and...

Jan 20, 2024

Garry Brigham Young, age 75, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024.Born in Van Wert, Ohio on February 25, 1948, Garry was the son of the late Floyd and Gladys Young.

Garry was a proud member of the U.S. Army – enlisting at 17 – and served in the Vietnam War. He was a Crew Chief in...

Jan 20, 2024

CAROL A. RATINO (nee Gulotta), age 71, beloved mother of Robert J. Ratino, Jr. and Michael A. Ratino (Amber); loving grandmother of Haylee, Colin and Tori and great-grandmother of Max and one on the way; sister of Rose Brickman (Richard, deceased), Gene Gulotta and Dolores Gulotta; aunt, great aunt, cousin and dear friend of many; former wife of Robert...

Jan 19, 2024

LAURENE A. DALEY (nee Guzowski) age 79.  Surrounded by her husband of almost 62 years, her family and listening to her favorites from Neil Diamond & Elvis, Laurene peacefully passed as she wished in her home.  Beloved wife of Randolph (Randy), Mother of Jackie Gribb (Dan), Timothy (Mary Louise), Christopher (Bridget), Randy (Cari), Rebecca, Nana of Joseph (Satomi), Sara,...

Jan 19, 2024

DAVID L. KRUCEK, SR., age 83, retired Cleveland Police Officer, Badge #2127.  Beloved husband of the late Marcella (nee Lipinski); loving father of Lisa Lazar (Robert), Laurie Whiting (David Naymik), David L., Jr. (Angela) and Daniel (Christina); proud grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of three; brother of the late Thomas; beloved uncle and great-uncle.  Passed away January 19, 2024...

Jan 19, 2024

PATRICIA A. "PATTY" GALLAGHER (nee Corbett) age 69; beloved wife of 47 years to Michael F.; loving mother of Brianne Connors (Chris), Michael John (Erin) and Christopher (Tory Beth); proud Grandma "Dee" of Ellen, Ryan, Grant, Beatrice, Eamon, Declan and William; sister of Edward Corbett (Tatiyana), Mary O'Meara (Mike) (both deceased), Anne Tomassini (Pete), Chuck Corbett (deceased) (Ani), Beth...

Jan 18, 2024

Wilbur J. Binder, 91, of North Olmsted, formerly a long-time resident of Westlake, went home to be with The Lord on Thursday January 18, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake.  He was born May 6, 1932 in Cleveland and was a graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland.  Mr. Binder was a veteran and he served in...

Jan 18, 2024

BETTY JANE "BEE JAY" McGREAL (nee Hannon) age 84; beloved wife of the late Patrick J.; loving mother of Patrick H. (Jenny), Christopher J. (Margo), Kevin J. (Jennifer), Terry, Peter (Mary Pat), Marty (Kendall) and Heather Carey (Patrick); proud grandmother of 25; sister of Alice Marie Hannon (deceased), Mary Lou Pelzer (Dan), J. Thomas Hannon and Peter Hannon (Linda);...

Jan 17, 2024

ROBERT R. KOZA, SR., age 85, beloved husband of 65 years to Marsha (nee Brown); loving father of Sandra Kniola (deceased) (Keith), Janice (deceased) and Robert R., Jr. (Sandra); proud Gramps of Annie, Allison and Andrew Koza and Jacob Kniola; honorary Grampa of Olivia Sterba (Brian) and Jake Shirk; dear brother of Doris Crum (deceased) and Judith Abrams; beloved...

Jan 16, 2024

LENORE M . BEGIN, age 83; It is in deep love and with sadness that we say our final farewell to Lenore. She leaves behind siblings, Jerry Begin (Paulette), Laura Kuhn, (Martin), Barbara Begin Campbell (Jeff), and Donna Tkachyk (Bob). She was predeceased by siblings Floyd (Antoinette), Mary Catherine Handley (George), Leroy (Patricia), James, Eugene (Marguerite), Sheila Zimmerer (Walter),...

Jan 16, 2024

LOIS A. SEEHOLZER (nee Cahill) age 92. Beloved wife of the late Donald B.; loving mother of Don (Shannin), Beth Paul (Dan), Marty (Therese) and Bill (Kathleen); dear grandmother of Marty, Danny, Brian, Kevin, Billy, Bob, Carolyn, Matt, Cory and Cayla; great-grandmother of James, Thomas, Kayden, Kam, Kyler, Brandon, Grady, Bo, Olivia, Dawson and Mylah; sister of the late...

Jan 16, 2024

MICHAEL RYAN DAVIS, loving father and partner, passed away on Tuesday, January 16th at age 50 surrounded by friends and family.

He is preceded in death by his father Michael Charles Davis. He is survived and remembered by his loving girlfriend, Brenda Scanlan and her family; daughter Mollie Ann Lolli and her husband Tony; son Michael Alexander...

Jan 14, 2024

ILONKA M. "NANA" REDMOND (nee Gruber), age 90, beloved wife of the late Philip "Pip."  Daughter of the late Kathleen (nee Tetley) and Eugene Gruber.  Godmother of Julie, Olivia, Andrea and Abigail Widmer.  Passed away January 14, 2024.  Funeral Mass Friday, January 19, Holy Trinity Church (33601 Detroit Rd., Avon) at 11 A.M.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL...

Jan 11, 2024

MARY JANE FORKINS (nee Armbruster) age 86. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Sr.; mother of Christopher, Katherine Rothacker (Robert), Kimberly, Richard, Ronald Jr., Connie Loescher (Daniel) and Thomas; grandmother of Jessica Baker (Joe), Jared Forkins, Megan Loescher, Michael Loescher, James Forkins and Matthew Forkins; great-grandmother of Rachel and Maximus Baker; sister of the late Paul, Earl and Neil;...

Jan 10, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George McPherson, a beloved husband, father, brother, son, and accomplished business owner, who left us at the age of 47 after a courageous battle with cancer.

George departed this world on January 10, 2024. His untimely departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but...

Jan 9, 2024

KATHLEEN "KATHY" COMERFORD (nee Hughes), age 80, beloved wife of 60 years to John W. Comerford, Jr.; loving mother of John III (deceased), Michelle Baier, Karen Crisler (Joey) and Kevin (Beverly); proud Nana and Grandma of Kirsten, Meagan, Morgan (Shane), Jacob, Colin, Caitlyn, Johnny, Cainan and Anaisa; great-Grandma of Bentley, Raelynn and Grady; sister of Carol Cook, John Hughes...

Jan 8, 2024

LENORE D. GOODWIN (nee Davies), age 85, beloved wife of 62 years to James W.; loving mother of Elizabeth A. Goodwin (Adam Race) and the late Nora Ellen Goodwin; proud Granny of Victoria Chevalier (Gavin) and James Race; sister of Barbara Davies (deceased) and Kathleen Wright (Tom, deceased); aunt, great-aunt, cousin, and dear friend of many.

Lenore...

Jan 8, 2024

GEORGIA L. WINTRICK (nee Porostovsky), age 82, of North Royalton, OH, devoted wife of the late David L.; loving mother of Lynnette DeSantis (deceased), David (Lisa) and Matthew (Jennifer); proud grandmother of Alex (Courtney), Michael and Elyse (Kyle Wilson) and great-grandmother of Elias and Elle; sister of the Allan Porostovsky, Norman Porostovsky and Patrice Batten.  Passed away January 8,...

Jan 8, 2024

NANCY C. MacIVOR (nee Stankiewicz) age 82.  Beloved wife of 60 years to Robert; loving mother of Joseph MacIvor (Catherine), James MacIvor and Julie Cerrito (Scott); cherished grandma of Tyler (Haley), Allison, Megan, Robert and Connor; dear sister of Robert (deceased), Joan Bartley and Thomas; aunt and friend of many. Passed away January 8, 2024. Funeral Mass Friday, January...

Jan 7, 2024

DAVID W. KOVACH, age 71. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Reveglia); loving father of Brian Kovach (Noah Chan) and Jennifer Kovach; brother of Donald and the late Debra Maravic; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Avid bowler and coach.  Passed away January 7, 2024.  Funeral Mass Thursday, January 11, 2024, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd., North...