Obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

Edward Michael Dunn, age 65, passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to so many, who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Ed was born on March 27, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio where he attended St. Mel's Grade School, St. Edward High School...

Mar 10, 2024

DONALD W. MOHN, SR. beloved husband of 61yrs to Karen (nee Hearns); loving father of Donald W. Jr. (Tammy), Lynn Graham (Otto), Mark (Karen Becker) and Laura Burant (Ed); dear grandfather of Megan, Ashley, Nicole, Mike, Mark, Elizabeth and Gavin, great grandfather of many; brother of the late Pamela Bailey and Michael Mohn, Sr.; uncle and great uncle of...

Mar 10, 2024

CATHERINE "KAY" McCAFFERTY

Passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, March 10th aged 81. Catherine, or "Kay" as she was known to many family and friends, was born on 1 September 1942 in the small village of Polranny in Achill Sound, County Mayo, Ireland. She was the daughter of the late Patrick Joseph Cafferkey Sr....

Mar 9, 2024

GOLDIE KARMECY (nee Dani) age 100. Beloved wife of 68 years to the late John; loving mother of Diane Burroughs, Veronica "Roni" Scocos (deceased) (Peter) and John (Fran Danzey); grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 7; great-great-grandmother of 5; sister of Rose Marie Dani and Elmer Dani (Nancy) all deceased; aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away March 9,...

Mar 9, 2024

WILLIAM J. WOLOHAN, age 83, of Port St. Lucie, Florida by way of Cleveland's West Park neighborhood and Olmsted Falls, Ohio passed away on March 9, 2024. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William J. Wolohan, Sr. and Kathleen Miriam Wolohan (nee Finlin), son James J. Wolohan, sister Marie Kemer, brother-in-law Dick Kemer, and daughter-in-law Maureen Wolohan....

Mar 8, 2024

JOHN J. GILMORE, age 90, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Foley); loving father of Bill Gilmore and Mary Brigid Gilmore; proud grandfather of Kevin Gilmore (Emily) and Kailey Gilmore (Zac); son of the late Mary Ellen (nee Duddy) and William F. Gilmore; dear brother of Fr. Alan Gilmore, O.C.S.O. and the late Mary Lehane (Kevin), Sr. Julie...

Mar 7, 2024

MARY VIRGINIA "GINNY" McKNIGHT (nee Kelly) age 76. Beloved wife of 52 years to Craig; loving mother of Jason, Shamus (Melissa) and Kelly Bessette; grandmother of Anthony Bessette and Grace Gasper; sister of Denis Kelly (frances), Brian (Vicki), Neysalee Logan (Ralph) and the late Patrick; aunt and friend of many. Passed away suddenly March 7, 2024. Memorial Service Saturday,...

Mar 6, 2024

LORETTA M. RAMI (nee Fillar), age 89, beloved wife of the late Anthony "Tony"; loving mother of Tony (deceased), Laura McArdle (Patrick), Edwina Craig (deceased); Valerie Stark (Ralph), Steven (Debbie), and Andrea Mullen (Jeff); grandmother of Michael, James, Rebecca, Lilly, Angela, Matthew, David, Anthony, Justin, Nate, Rami, Maggie, Sami and Donnie; great-grandmother of 9; sister of 12 deceased siblings;...

Mar 6, 2024

LAWRENCE R. ORWIG, age 81.  Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Synk); loving father of Patrick (Jennifer), Kevin Smyth, and Lisa Cancilla (Greg); beloved grandfather of Kyle, Eric (Hayley), Ryan, Aaliyah, Devin, Kyra, Kylie, Ciera and Gianna; great-grandfather of Hunter, Thea, and Griffen; brother of Sharon Baron and the late Diane Castillo and Charles Orwig; uncle and friend of many. ...

Mar 6, 2024

ANNE E. CLANCY (nee Flandera) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Michael Clancy and Joseph Brick; loving mother of Joe Brick and Andrew Brick (Carol); grandmother of Andrew, Zachary, Logan, Lauren and Joey; sister of Katharine Flandera and the late Christopher Flandera and Lawrence Flandera. Passed away March 6, 2024. Funeral Service Saturday, March 9, at 11:00 AM...

Mar 5, 2024

THOMAS F. O'NEILL, age 95, native of Miltown, Malbay, Co. Clare, Ireland,  beloved husband of the late Maryann C. (nee Kelley); loving father of Bridget Doherty (Fran), Maureen Gallagher, Thomas (Michelle), Sean (Angela), Peggy Bartell (Joe), Therese Jackson (Scott), Barbara Bowers (Mike) and the late Erin C. O'Neill Biszantz; proud "papa" of 27 and great-papa of 17; brother of...

Mar 2, 2024

LESTER A. BALLARD, M.D.

Lester was born on August 31, 1929 to the late Mildred (nee McCullour) and Lester Sr. and passed away March 2, 2024.  Loving father of Brent (Ann) and Julie Gordon (Scott), cherished grandfather to Brent Ballard Jr. (Neena), Isabel Stovsky (Brian), Wick Ballard, Tom Gordon, Bill Gordon (Mandy) and great-grandfather to Brent, Arthur...

Feb 28, 2024

CHRISTINE M. KEIFFER (nee Reiman) age 74; beloved wife of Gregory B.; step mother of Melanie, Matthew and Daniel; grandmother of Allyson Kekedy and Donovan Keiffer; daughter of the late Marilyn (nee Hall) and Daniel G. Reiman; sister of Robert Reiman and James Reiman; aunt, great aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Passed away unexpectedly February 28, 2024....

Feb 27, 2024

RONALD J. STACK, age 84, of West Park (Cleveland).  Loving father of Ron (Lori Valentino), Joe and Matt; cherished grandfather of Aaron, Isabel, Delilah, Abigail and David; beloved son of the late Mary (nee Belis) and Andrew; dear brother of Bob, Ken and the late Margie and Jim.  Ron was a proud U.S. Army veteran having served in Turkey. ...

Feb 27, 2024

LAVERNE M. GREENWALD (nee Leib), age 92, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Christine Trundle (Tom), Susan Straube, Diane Shirer (Al), Linda Piazza (Mike), John (deceased), Janet (deceased), Karen Crowe (Bud) (both deceased) and Paul (Laurie); proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 20; dear sister of Carol Rounds; aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Laverne...

Feb 27, 2024

RUTH M. ZIMMER (nee Digney), age 93, beloved wife of 75 years to the late Lloyd J.; devoted mother of David (Luisa), Gregory (deceased), Christopher, Mary Swardell, Paul (Patti) and John (Peg); best Gram to Nicole Zimmer and Stephen Swardell, Jr. (Danielle); great-grandmother of Ava; daughter of the late Ruth C. (nee Reagan) and John J. Digney; loving sister...

Feb 25, 2024

GEORGE M. MICHALSON, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Ruth Ann (nee Elshere); loving father of Pam Vonder Reith (Curt), Rick Michalson (Catherine) and the late Sandra Agee (Hershall) (both deceased); grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 9; brother of the late Alice Speth and Marguerite Mauermann. Passed away February 25, 2024. Graveside service Thursday, February 29, Ohio Western...

Feb 25, 2024

JOSEPH B. MILLER, age 49, loving father of Kaitlyn Miller and Garrett Miller; beloved son of Ann (nee Baumgartner) and the late William Miller; dear brother of John Miller (Kimberly); loving uncle of Mackenzie Gill (Kaylan), Abigail and Ethan; dear nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away February 25, 2024.  All services private.

Feb 23, 2024

MARY EILEEN FOGARTY was born in Cleveland, Ohio, the only child of the late Mary (nee Germ) and Thomas Fogarty. After graduating from Fairview High School she received a BS degree in Music Education and an MA degree in Music History from Case Western Reserve University. After college she was Choral Director in the Cleveland Public Schools, most notably...

Feb 22, 2024

JOHN MICHAEL MISENKO, age 75, beloved husband of the late Mary Pat (nee Kiley); son of the late Florence A. (nee Rusnak) and John G. Misenko; and dear brother of Rita Masella. John retired after 45 years of service from the Defense Finance and Accounting Service.   Passed away February 22, 2024.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, February 27, St. Wendelin Church...