Obituaries

Mar 30, 2024

ELIZABETH C. "LIZ" SPONSELLER (nee Pedace), age 80, beloved wife of 62 years to John W. "Jack" Sr.; loving mother of Debbie Toth (Brian) and John Sponseller, Jr.; dear grandmother of Kristen Fox (Rob); proud great-grandmother of Henry and Riley Fox; sister of Terri Pedace-Burns (Patrick); aunt of many and dear "dog mom" to Bella.  Passed away unexpectedly at...

Mar 28, 2024

RALPH E. THOMAS, JR., age 59, beloved best friend and partner of Mary M. Hough; loving father of Ryan, Ralph, Julia, Amanda and Matthew (deceased); proud grandfather of Madison, Radyn, Rylan, Jaxtson, Jordan and Ryan; beloved son of the late Margaret Pennington (Tom) and the late Ralph Thomas, Sr.; dear brother of Wanda, Elaine, Raymond (deceased), Becky and Donnie;...

Mar 27, 2024

KITTY "KATHERINE" VIANCOURT (nee Ballantyne) age 75. Beloved wife of 56 years to Bill;   loving mother of Patty Wherley, William Viancourt, Jennifer Viancourt and Amanda Morris (Matt); dear grandmother of Tessa Stephens, Grace Edelheit (Michael), Quentin Wherley (fiancee Sarah Heading), Mia Stutzman, Addison Morris and Tyler Morris; great-grandmother of Julian Sylvester; sister of the late Quentin Ballantyne, Mary Ann...

Mar 24, 2024

REV. JAMES M. CASSIDY, age 94, beloved son of the late Florence (nee Knittle) and Charles Cassidy; brother of the late John (Eunice), C. Richard (Joan) and Rosemary Fournier (Roger); cherished uncle and dear friend of many. U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away March 24, 2024.

Fr. Cassidy was educated at St. Rose Elementary Grade School, Lakewood, West...

Mar 24, 2024

Barbara Warny

November 20, 1939 to March 24, 2024.

Mother to Patrick Martel (Lisa) and graduate of Baldwin Wallace University. She was the founder and teen president of the Rocky Colavito fan club and was proud of breaking down gender barriers as the first female Union bricklayer in Cleveland. She went on to become an...

Mar 23, 2024

RALPH A. BUONGIOVANNI, age 77. Beloved husband of the late Jacqueline; loving father of Ralph, Jr. (Jacquelyn) and Laura McDermott; dear grandfather of Sarah McDermott and Noah, Maya and Holly Buongiovanni; brother of the late Anthony Buongiovanni and Linda Setla; uncle and friend of many. Passed away March 23, 2024. Funeral Mass Wednesday, March 27, St. Patrick Church (West...

Mar 23, 2024

ALICE A. BOLTON (nee Sadowski), age 81; beloved wife of the late William F.; loving mother of Darlene Stamper (Kevin), William P. and Brenda Steadman (Tim); cherished grandma of Tim (Brittany), John (Tiffany), Ali (Jacob), Danielle (Brent), Michael (Cheryl) and Austin (Jena); devoted great-grandma of Owen, Aaron, Walker, Harper and Carson; loving daughter of John and Alice Sadowski (both...

Mar 20, 2024

RONALD L. GISZTL, age 81, beloved husband of 60 years to Joyce (nee Poland); loving father of Janet Ward (Sean, deceased) and Rodney (Katy); proud Papa of Connor and Janean; son of the late Gizella (nee Sarossy) and William Gisztl; stepson of the late Oscar Moldovan; brother of the late Christine Gisztl; brother-in-law of Cheryl Cika, Maureen Ison, June...

Mar 20, 2024

KIMBERLY T. PLASO (nee Thomas), age 63, beloved wife of Joseph A.; loving mother of Erica Shields (James) and J. Tyler (Jackie); proud Gemma of Carter, Spencer, Jules, Lorelai, Hunter and Deacon; daughter of Wanda (nee Defibaugh) and the late Alfred Thomas; sister of Timothy Thomas (Beth), extended "sister" of Melanie Burger (Lee), and sister of William Thomas (Ina);...

Mar 20, 2024

MARTIN T. HUTTER, age 83. Retired Detective, City of Cleveland Division of Police (Badge #2024).  Beloved husband of 53 years to Joanna (nee Giordano); loving father of Gina Poduska (Bill) and Terry Hutter (Julie); proud "Papa" of Olivia, Kaleigh, Anthony and Greyson; brother of the late Esther Turchanik; uncle and friend of many. Preceded in death by his parents...

Mar 17, 2024

JOHN (JACK) McGUANE JR. lived a remarkable life full of achievements, love, and inspiration. He served in the Navy during World War II, attended college, raised a family, and became a beloved Ohio poet. Jack was born in Oceanside, New York, and passed away peacefully on March 17th, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic's Avon Hospital under their hospice care. Of...

Mar 16, 2024

THOMAS M. LANGNER, age 64, beloved husband of Natalie (nee Urban); loving father of Nathaniel, Andrew (Emily) and Jacob (Kenzie); proud grandfather of Liesel; beloved son of Eunice (nee Kunze) and the late David Langner; dear brother of Timothy (Ruth), Gretchen Davis (Daniel) and Dan (Kim); uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away March 16, 2024.  Memorial Service...

Mar 15, 2024

CAROLE M. SICO (nee Niemann) age 77. Beloved wife of 39 years to Raymond; loving step-mother of Kelli Sico and John Sico (Maureen); dear grandmother of Evan, Cam and Drew; sister of the late Terry Niemann; aunt and friend of many.

Carole was an over loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be dearly missed. She was...

Mar 15, 2024

ALAN W. CORBETT, age 72, beloved husband of 50 years to Candice (nee Ciekanski); loving father of Jacqueline and Adam; proud Papa of Addison; son of the late Arlene (nee Moscicki) and William Corbett; brother, uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  Alan was a pharmacist for Discount Drug Mart.  Passed away March 15, 2024.  All Services will be...

Mar 15, 2024

KENNETH A. RYDER age 86; beloved husband of the late Estelle (nee Roy); loving father of David and Karen; grandfather of 5, great grandfather of 2; son of the late Velma and C. William Ryder; uncle and great uncle. U.S.A.F veteran. Burial with honors Thursday, April 4, at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery (Seville, OH) at 1:15 P.M. Memorial...

Mar 15, 2024

MARY ANN LEONARD (nee Blaha), age 88, passed away March 15, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Anne Hurtuk (Brian), Mary Dworkin, Thomas Jr. (Lynn), Margaret Birkemeyer (Greg), and Patrick (Joan); proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 16; dear sister of John Blaha (Nancy) and the late George R. Blaha (Terese) and sister-in-law of...

Mar 14, 2024

JOAN T. KRAVETS, age 87, beloved daughter of the late Mary (nee Kitchen) and Joseph Kravets; sister of Elaine Poshedly, and the late Marion Kravets; beloved aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many, passed away after a brief illness on March 14, 2024.

Joan was an administrative assistant at J.C. Bradford and Company for many years.

Mar 14, 2024

ANNE T. GORSKI (nee Watrus), age 71, beloved wife of Michael J.; stepmother of Jonathan; daughter of the late Virginia (nee Herris) and Edgar Watrus; sister of James Watrus (deceased) (Carol) and Mary Ellen O'Shea (deceased) (Michael); aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away at home surrounded by her family on March 14, 2024.  Relatives and friends are invited...

Mar 13, 2024

JEAN R. LaROCQUE (nee Steiner) age 79; beloved wife of 57yrs to Clifford Sr.; loving mother of Johnna Barnes, Clifford Jr. (Karen), Jeffrey (Mary) and Jason (Michelle); proud grandmother of 9; daughter of the late Rose (nee Buchter) and Kenneth Steiner; sister of Kenny Steiner and the late Robert and Dale Steiner. Jean enjoyed reading, traveling, especially to visit...

Mar 11, 2024

DOLORES M. SCHLACHTER (nee Kerkel) age 88. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Robert, Sharon Howser (William) and Stephen; dear grandmother of Katelyn Schlachter and Colin and Sean Howser; sister of Ruth Lynch and Marion Merkel (Bob); sister-in-law of Fred Schlachter; aunt of Joann Schlachter.  Passed away March 11, 2024.  Funeral Mass Friday, March 15, St....