Obituaries

Dec 4, 2023

DONALD H. FRANK, age 70, beloved father of Matthew (Erin) and Christopher; cherished Grandpa of Lucy, Clara and Charlotte; son of the late Mildred (nee Loughlin) and Melvin Frank; brother of the late Barbara Conant; beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Proud graduate of St. Edward High School Class of 1971 and Cleveland State University.  Passed away December...

Dec 3, 2023

ALBENA "ANNIE" O'DONNELL (nee Duddy), age 85 (native of Derry City, Co. Derry, Ireland) beloved wife of the late John, mother of Sean and the late Philomena; sister of the late Mario Duddy; aunt of Michael and Paul Duddy; cousin of Lebra and John Mullin and dear friend of many. Annie was a proud member of the West Side...

Dec 3, 2023

JEAN SAMENUK (nee Konecsni), age 89, passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Paul Samenuk, now together forever; dear sister to 12; and cherished mother of Michael (Peggy, deceased), George (deceased; Ann), Paul (Vicky), Jim (Leslie), Stephen (Jeanne), Edward (Joanna), Linda (John) Parkowski, David (Karen), and John (Erin).  Jean treasured her time...

Dec 2, 2023

THOMAS F.P. RYAN, age 92. Beloved husband of 63 years to Ursula (nee Schappert); father of Monica Curtis, Christopher Ryan and Maureen Moran (Michael); grandfather of Sean Curtis (Kelsey), Alexander Curtis, Jacob Moran and Katherine Moran; great-grandfather of Cassandra Curtis; brother of the late Ruth McLoughlin; uncle and friend of many. Passed away December 2, 2023. Private graveside service...

Dec 2, 2023

JENIFER A. DARABANT, age 50.  Beloved wife and partner of Brian Norton; loving mother of Samantha Seither; dear "GiGi" of Derrick "Di di" and Maggie "Mae Mae"; daughter of Karen (nee Kummerlen) and Richard Darabant (Barbara); sister of Mikul and Colleen; step-sister of Dustin; granddaughter of the late Helen "Ma" and Clyde "Poppy" Kummerlen; niece of Cheryl Kruczek; cousin...

Dec 1, 2023

LAVERNE T. WADDELL (nee Krejci) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Donald Jr.; loving mother of Charlene Chavez, Donald (Joanne) and the late Cynthia McGregor; grandmother of six; great-grandmother of four. Passed away December 1, 2023. Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 6, Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. where friends may call from 9:30 AM...

Dec 1, 2023

THOMAS J. FESSLER, age 77. Beloved husband of 52 years to Mary (nee Millward); loving father of Tom (Kelly Riley), Dan (Mary) and Nicholas; grandfather of Tala, Abby, Brady, Cate and Dylan; brother of Arthur Fessler.

Tom was a proud graduate of West Tech High School, Class of 1964, where he excelled as a lineman (#50) for...

Nov 30, 2023

BEVERLY BRADACS (nee Doll), age 91, beloved wife of the late Steve; loving mother of Kathleen Starek (Thomas), Margaret Lang (Raymond), and Robert Bradacs (Helen); dear "Grams" of Steven Starek (Taylor), Nathan Starek, Megan Santos Nieves (Christopher), Jonathan Starek, and Lauren Shelepak (Adam); and "GiGi" of Julian and Lilyan Santos Nieves, and Otto Starek; sister of the late Lawrence...

Nov 29, 2023

GREGORY S. GORSEK, age 60; beloved son of the late Marija (nee Klajderman) and Emil; brother of Anthony J. (Dianne); uncle of Stephanie, Katherine and Victoria; nephew and cousin. Passed November 29, 2023. All services will be private.

Nov 28, 2023

DIANA L. SOLTES (nee Geren) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Bonnie Johns (David), Sarah Griffore (Jeremy) and Amanda Fritz (Shawn); dear "Granmom" of Timothy Dolan, Elleanor Johns, Hannah Ryder, Logan Johns, Hayden Fritz, Addison Fritz, Keagan Fritz and Paxton Fritz; great grandmother of Ethan Greco, Lucas Dolan and Briella Ryder; sister of the...

Nov 28, 2023

JOHN A. KUFEL, age 67. Father of Sean (Ileah), Erin Keckan (Joseph), Joseph (Kyrsten) and Katie Shultis (Dominic); grandfather of Minnie, Gage, Owen and Evelyn Kufel, Melody, Maggie, Allie and Tommy Keckan and Miles, Mary and Elizabeth Kufel; brother of Priscilla Casillo, Christine Sievert, Leonard Kufel, Laurence Kufel, Nancy Humphrey and Thomas Kufel; former spouse of Sharon Kufel; uncle,...

Nov 28, 2023

HELEN E. BURKE (nee Gallagher), age 77, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mom of Mary Boker, Karen Fraser, and Tom Boker (Katie); loving aunt of Catherine Higbee (Travis); grandmother to Adam (Lydia), Kyle, Kelly, Moira (Steve), Olivia, Brigid, Madeline, Isabelle, Allison, and Jake; great-aunt to McQuaid; sister to the late Mary Gallagher, the late Robert Gallagher, and...

Nov 26, 2023

ANN MANCINI, age 66, beloved daughter of the late Fernanda (nee Parigi) and Angelo Mancini; dear sister of Victor.  Passed away November 26, 2023.  Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 6, Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Drive) at 10:00 AM.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT...

Nov 25, 2023

CHARLES G. COVAS age 79; (native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico) beloved husband of 54yrs to Haydee (nee Valez); loving dad of Heidi Laboy (Phil), Kim George (Dave) and the late Donald; proud "papa" of Gabrielle (Dillon James), Alexandrea, Gavin and Nicolas; brother of James, Louis (Ellen) and the late Joseph; uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Mr....

Nov 25, 2023

Lorenzo T. Ehrentraut, born at 23w5d gestation on 11/24/23 and passed away at 1 day old,

on 11/25/2023 in his mother's arms.

Beloved son of Emma Ehrentraut and Colton Strunk. Cherished grandson of Diana & Greg Ehrentraut, as well as Steve & Enid Strunk.

He was a beautiful, perfect, and precious little boy....

Nov 23, 2023

MARGARET J. "PEGGY" HARGIS (nee Grace), age 90, beloved wife of the late Donald G. "Dee"; loving mom of Don Hargis (Debbie), Bob Hargis (Connie) and Deb Wagner (Joe); proud grandmother of Robert (Meghan) , Brian (Amber), Devanne and Kaylee and great-grandmother of Rosalina; sister of the late Irene Merstick (George), Jeanne Zanninot (Joe), Rita Grace, Mary Tintelnot (Ralph),...

Nov 23, 2023

PATRICIA MARY MANEY (nee Kerwin) of LeRoy, NY passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, St. Mary's of the Woods, Avon, Ohio.

Patricia was born in Kenilworth, Illinois on April 1, 1928 to Sophie Urba Kerwin and Thomas Francis Kerwin. She grew up with her sister, Jean, and two brothers, Jack and Tom,...

Nov 22, 2023

JOHN M. "JACK" McGINTY, age 89. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Sullivan) and the late Marie (nee Scacco); loving father of Kelly McGinty, Kathleen Sullivan and Colleen Kelley (Mike); dear grandfather of Emily Solar (Jason), Mike Kelley (Jessica), Brian Sminchak, Katie Kelley and Patrick Sminchak (Taylor); great-grandfather of Evan, Harper, Karsyn, Noah, Will and Max; brother of the late...

Nov 21, 2023

CATHERINE T. "KAY" McNEELEY (nee McFadden), age 97, beloved wife of the late James T.; loving mother of Maureen, Patricia Dixon (Robert) and Catherine Iler (Robert); beloved grandmother of  Michael McNeeley (Candace), Joshua Dixon (deceased), Robert Dixon, Jr., Briannon Dixon, Michael Iler (Mallory) and Catherine Iler; great-grandmother of Joshua; sister of Mary McFadden, John McFadden, Margaret Cox and Ann...

Nov 21, 2023

RICHARD C. "RICH" LOPATA, age 75, beloved husband of 52 years to Mary (nee Leister); loving father of Debby Lopata (Dominic Fischio) and Doug Lopata (Sharon); proud Papa of Amber Corman and Alexa and Hanna Lopata; son of the late Margaret (nee Rothermel) and Stephen; brother of the late Joan Tackett; uncle and great-uncle of many.  Retired welder for...