Obituaries

Oct 10, 2023

MAURICE J. O'GRADY, age 89, native of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland, beloved husband of the late Kathleen (nee Fox); loving father of Erin Samenuk (John); proud "Pops" of Jacob, Julia, Owen and Connor; dear brother of Joan Healy (Bill) and the late Michael, Dan (Jane Donovan),  Kit Flynn (Michael), Bridget Carey (John), Tom (Mary Downes), Jack (Peg Sheahan), Mary...

Oct 10, 2023

BARBARA A. GUERRA (nee McCafferty), age 83, beloved wife of the late Kenneth M.; loving mother of Kathleen Bujnak (Joseph) and Timothy (Sherrie Troy); proud Grandma of Patrick (Jillian), Meghan and Brian Bujnak and Katie and Jake Guerra; former mother-in-law of Carly Guerra; sister of Mary Agnes Kadleck and Anthony and Theresa McCafferty; sister-in-law of Elaine Galik (Richard) and...

Oct 10, 2023

KATHY C. GARDNER (nee Phillips), age 65, beloved wife of Francis; loving mother of Virginia Gardner; cherished grandmother of Ryan Bo Gardner and step-grandmother of Shawn Gardner; loving daughter of the late Hoy Phillips and Shirley Strehle (McHenry Strehle); dear sister of Billy Strehle and the late Gordon "Bo" Phillips; loving aunt and friend of many.  Passed away October...

Oct 10, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald P. Cerny, who departed this world peacefully at the age of 84, with his beloved wife, Patricia (Keefe), by his side.

Together, they were blessed with four children: Ronald F. Cerny (Karen), baby Richie, Deann Szelpal (late Nick), and Lisa Mellon (Donald.) Ron cherished his...

Oct 8, 2023

LEANDRO R. OCACIO, age 91, beloved husband of 66 years to Ruth (nee Gonzalez); loving father of Beverly Tripplett (met the Lord 13 years ago) (John), Vivian Purnell (Charles), Julia Purpura (John), Debra Insco (Arnold), Leandro Ocacio, Jr. (Lisa), Elio Ocacio (Young Joo), Priscilla Bias (Steven) and Ruth Jakovlic (Tom); proud grandfather of 19, great-grandfather of 27 and great-great-grandfather...

Oct 7, 2023

ANNE C. "MICKEY" MAYER (nee Fischer) age 94. Devoted wife of Richard (deceased, Aug. 31, 2023); much-admired and loved mother of infant Mary (deceased), Chris (Joan), Brian (deceased) (Susan) and Anne Marie Plesmid (Warren); proud Gram of 11 and great-Gram of 6; dear sister of the late Angela Campbell (Jack), Mary Campbell (George), Grace McFadden (John) and John Fischer;...

Oct 7, 2023

MADONNA A. DUDEK (nee Saunders) age 89. Beloved wife of Edward F.; loving mother of Steven E. (Susan), Sandra J. Bierut-Varelmann (Steven Varelmann), Robert J. (Michelle), Elizabeth Rainey and Joseph H. (Shannon Ford); dear Grandmother of Dustin Bierut, Alex Bierut, Claire Dudek,  Tristin Rainey and great Grandmother of Violet Bierut, Calla Bierut and soon to be Baby Boy Bierut;...

Oct 6, 2023

RICHARD A. FORCHT, age 90, beloved father of Michael (deceased), Sharon, Stephen, Joseph (Yvette) and Matthew (Jillian); proud grandfather of Alex, Julia, Jessica, Sarah, Joseph, Eden, Lillian, William and Maxwell; dear brother of Clara, Marion, Gloria and the late Liz, Charlotte, Bernie, Donnie and Carol; uncle and friend of many.  Richard was passionate about cars and loved composing poems...

Oct 5, 2023

KEVIN J. MASTERSON, M.D., age 71, beloved husband of 43 years to Georgeanne (nee Bertovich); loving father of Mark (Christina), Matt, Molly Barz and the late Philip and Jimmy; dear Grandpa of Giulietta and Philip Masterson and William and Sebastian Barz; son of the late Mary (nee Lavelle) and Martin "Blondie" Masterson; brother of Bryan (Vickie, deceased), Martin P.,...

Oct 4, 2023

Vietnam War Veteran, Lane Ellis Radike, passed away on October 4, 2023 peacefully in his home. Lane was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in January 1963 and served in Vietnam.  He was a Teamster with Local 407 for 30 years.  Lane was a loving father, papa, uncle and friend to...

Oct 3, 2023

ROBERT W. TEMPLETON age 88; beloved husband of 65 years to Beverly (nee Melada); loving father of Kimberly (deceased) and Rebecca Silverstein-Gross (Jemaul);  dear Grandpa of Mathew Silverstein; great grandpa of Mickaela; brother of the late Kenneth Templeton. Proud U.S.A.F. veteran. Passed away October 3, 2023.  Services will be private at this time.

Oct 2, 2023

C. THOMAS PHILLIPS, age 67, beloved husband of 40 years to Judy (nee Gryczan); loving father of Charlie and Jerry; son of the late Winifred Mae (nee Gilts) and Charles F. Phillips; brother of Peg Phillips and Linda Hall; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  Tom retired after many years of service at the Elco Corporation in Cleveland...

Oct 2, 2023

ELIZABETH "BETH" ANNE TIRPAK , age 59, beloved daughter of Francine (nee Chambers) and the late Stephen G. Tirpak, cherished sister of Ellen Keating (Tom), Stephen Wm. (Mary), Anne Marie and Michael (Megan). Adoring and adored aunt to Julia, Kathleen, Lauren and Brigid Keating; Maria, Mary Clare, Mollie and Stephen John Tirpak; Riley, Reese and Charlie Tirpak. Dear cousin...

Oct 1, 2023

JOSEPH W. GERCEVICH age 59; beloved son of the late Patricia (nee Luka) and William R. Gercevich; brother of Rose Helderman (Tom) and Michael; uncle and cousin of many.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet for his Funeral Mass Thursday, October 19, 2023, St. Joseph Church (12700 Pearl Rd., Strongsville 44136) at 6:00 P.M.

Oct 1, 2023

MARGARET A. "MARGO" PETRUS age 73; beloved mother of Chris Hagan, Chad Hagan (deceased) and Jeff Petrus (Alex); proud grandmother of 6; daughter of the late Margaret (nee Kaszmer) and Alex Petrus; dear sister of Gene Petrus (deceased), Al Petrus (Lisa), Diane Schulte and Ernie Petrus (Susan); aunt and great aunt. Passed away October 1, 2023. Friends may call...

Oct 1, 2023

MARY ELLEN FOLAN (nee Wagner) age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on 10/1/23. Beloved wife of James Folan (deceased). Daughter of Richard Wagner (deceased) and Helen Wagner (nee Hardy) (deceased), sister of Richard (Dickie) Wagner (deceased). Loving mother of Lee Ann Lynch (Kevin), James Folan (Debbie), Richard Folan (Barbrajo ), Karen Kissell (William). Grandmother of Patrick Lynch,...

Oct 1, 2023

ROLAND PHILLIPS FRENCH, age 75. Beloved husband of 52 years to Annemarie (nee Joiner); loving father of Mary Mansfield (Roy), Andrea Greene (Wesley) and Brian (Melissa Edsall); brother of Bruce French (Beverly), June Harness (the late Clairborne), Elaine Wilkinson (Tom) and the late Walden; uncle and friend of many.

Roland was a proud Marine Corps. Veteran who...

Sep 30, 2023

JOHN T. CARUSO III  age 68; beloved husband of 43 years to Mary (nee Lakso); loving father of John T. IV (Taylor), Amy Marie and Joseph (Maggie Fayen); proud Grandpa of Reese and Dylan; brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend of many; son-in-law of Linda Lakso and the late John Lakso; John passed away peacefully on September 30, 2023,...

Sep 29, 2023

ELIZABETH A. "BETTY" GDOVIN (nee Kachelein), age 95, beloved wife of the late Bernard Popadak and Edward Gdovin; loving mother of James Popadak (Jan, deceased), Jeanne Briller (David), Barbara Clark (Dan), Mary Lyall (deceased), John "Jack" Popadak (Sue) and Nancy Stovicek (Bart); cherished grandmother of 18 and great-grandmother of 20; loving stepmother of Constance Mahoney (Timothy) and Richard Gdovin...

Sep 28, 2023

THOMAS A. KOPCAK, age 70, beloved husband of 46 years to Geraldine "Gerri" (nee Dubis); loving father of Jeffrey, Michael, Kimberly and Deborah; son of the late Lois (nee Gans) and John Kopcak; brother of Robert (deceased) and Carol Mishik (Lenny); uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Tom retired from the U.S. Postal Service.  Passed away September 28, 2023. ...