Obituaries

Jun 27, 2023

The Honorable Gerald Francis Sweeney, age 93, beloved husband of 60 years to the late Bride Ann Sweeney (nee Gallagher), went home to Heaven on June 27, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Loving father of Kathleen, Patricia (Paul McGuire), Michael (Melissa), Maureen Sweeney-Loftus (Greg), Martin (Kate, deceased), Mary Frances Monroe (James) and Bride Seifert (Jason).  Much loved grandfather of...

Jun 27, 2023

DAVID E. TODD, age 37, Staff Sgt. U.S. Army, loving father of Payton Rose Todd; beloved son of Bonnie Ann F. Todd (Tom Shea) nephew of "Uncle Daddy" Lance Todd (Joni) and Troy Todd (Katie) and son of  Dale Colegrove; dear brother of Dale Michael Colegrove, Justin Colegrove, Katlyn Colegrove and Brittnee Colegrove; dear partner and friend of Leslie...

Jun 26, 2023

MARY ABBOTT-BITSKO, age 29. Loving mother of Kyleigh and Brinley Henry; beloved daughter  of Nikole Abbott (Phil Fitzgerald) and Kelly Bitsko; dear granddaughter of Pat Abbott (Kathy McCoy), Christina Kraus (John), George Bitsko and the late Cleo Prusinski; loving girlfriend of Rob Sluzala. She will be missed by all. Passed away suddenly June 26, 2023.  A Celebration of Mary's...

Jun 26, 2023

MARILYN A. PETRE (nee Hinger) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Wayne; mother of Mark (Heidi), Nancy Martin (Paul) and Amy Fry (Greg); grandmother of Andrew, Chris, Anna, Adam and Kevin; sister of the late Roland Hinger S.M. and Eugene Hinger; aunt and friend of many. Passed away June 26, 2023. Funeral Mass Thursday, June 29, Church of...

Jun 25, 2023

CODY D. MARTIN, age 24, beloved son of Julia (nee Gentile) and David D.; loving brother of Brittany Wilson (Noel) and Mallory; dear uncle of Noel Wilson IV; much-loved grandson of Marsha (nee Spieth) and the late Jerry Gentile and Sarah (nee Bradley) and the late Richard J. Martin; loving boyfriend of Denasia Mahome; beloved nephew, cousin and friend...

Jun 25, 2023

Susan E. Petterson, 63, of Olmsted Township passed away tragically Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Sue was born Tuesday, March 22, 1960 in Cleveland, the first daughter of the late Norman and Mary (née Grove) Petterson of Cleveland.

At the time of her passing, Sue was a cashier, though her career included computer programming and IT...

Jun 25, 2023

MARK V. GOGA, age 54, beloved son of Carrie (nee Lopez) and William J. Goga, Jr.; brother of John Michael (Lisa) and Melissa Kress (Matthew); uncle of Veronica, Alexander, Lydia, Renee and Michael; beloved nephew and cousin; also survived by his beloved dog, Sebastian.  Passed away June 25, 2023. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for his Funeral...

Jun 25, 2023

PATRICIA J. KEATING, age 91, beloved daughter of the late Jane (nee Shaw) and Henry Keating and loving sister of Joan Keating.  Patricia retired after many years with the Cleveland Plain Dealer and was a longtime member of the Avilas of the Diocese of Cleveland, a Catholic laity in the work of promoting church vocations through prayer, sacrifice, service...

Jun 24, 2023

LOUISE E. DeSTEFANIS (nee Urmetz) age 77, beloved wife of Jospeh A., loving mother of Robert Richter (Denise), Deborah Richter (John) and Kimberly Aspero (Tom), grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 4, sister of John "Jack" Urmetz (Patti) and James Urmetz-deceased (Kathy), aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend of many, former wife of William Richter. Louise was a member...

Jun 23, 2023

FRANK A CSIZIK, age 61; beloved husband of Christine (nee Granitto); loving father of Mark and Sam; son of the late Julianna (nee Buzas) and Frank Csizik; brother of Elizabeth Vajda (Emery); son in law of Donna (nee Stilliana) and Joseph Granitto, brother in law of Matt Granitto (Meg), uncle of Kristina Janko, Ashley , Matthew and Lauren Granitto....

Jun 23, 2023

PATRICK J. O'NEILL, age 82, native of Motherwell, Scotland, beloved husband of 57 years to Dorothy A. (nee MacBane); loving father of Scott, Wendy Lawson (Doug) and Brian (Jessica); proud Papa of 13; great-Papa of 20; brother of Jean McAuley (Charles) (deceased) and Terry (Margaret) (both of Scotland); beloved uncle, great-uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  Patrick retired...

Jun 21, 2023

PAUL ZAGARIA, age 76, beloved husband of 56 years to Pamela (nee Maurer); loving father of Paul (Nancy), Robin Lurker (Chris), Joseph (Colleen), Nicole, and Dana Leshock (Branden); dear grandpa of Brooke (Will), Paul J., Corey, Daniel, Monica, Haily (Andres), Adrianna, Maiya, Alaina, Jennifer, Christina and Daemien; great-grandpa of Payton, Eli and William; brother of Frances (deceased), Joseph (Mary)...

Jun 21, 2023

MARY ANNE BIALOSKY (nee Smith) of Westlake, OH, formerly of West Blvd. in Cleveland, OH.  Beloved wife of Glenn R. Bialosky; devoted daughter of the late Charles J. Smith and the late Arlene (nee Weidus) Smith; loving mother of Erinn E. (Brian McFadden) of Fairview Park, OH, Dawn K. (Duane Limpert) of North Olmsted, OH, Kurtis R. of North...

Jun 19, 2023

JAMES M. KILBANE, age 76, beloved husband of Annie (nee Waitkus); loving father of James McGinty Kilbane (deceased), Colleen Yagersz (Jay) and Brigid Kilbane; proud Papa of Conor and Jack Yagersz; son of the late Mary Jane "GiGi" (nee Kelly) and Michael "Ikey" Kilbane; brother of Michael "Mickey" (deceased), Patsy, Marilyn Rottgen (Ralph, deceased), Thomas "Tommy", Edward "Eddie" (Jean) and...

Jun 16, 2023

ELAINE N. McFALL, age 87, beloved wife of the late Harold; loving mother of the late Richard, Randy (Merlie), the late Steve, Daniel (Michelle) and Christine Bachmann; grandmother of 10; great grandmother of 5; Great great grandmother of 3. beloved sister, cousin and friend of many. Passed away June 16, 2023. Per Elaine's request, all services will be private....

Jun 16, 2023

DAVID F. McLELLAN age 84, beloved husband of 63 years to Hannah (nee O'Connor); loving father of Denise Ann (deceased), David (Sheri), Daniel and Donald (Kimberly); grandfather of Hunter, Heath, Hayden, Brendon, Keagan and Grayson; brother of Thomas (Diane), Joan Krass (Marvin (deceased), Michael (Diane) and Mark (Terry); uncle and great uncle of many. Passed away June 16, 2023....

Jun 14, 2023

ALEX VARY, JR., age 92. Beloved husband of the late Ilse (nee Zeller); loving father of Isolde "Kim" Stipek (Timothy) and Eric Vary (Gay); grandfather of Christina Bell (Scott), Erika Vary, Natalie Stipek and Alexander Stipek.

Alex Vary retired from NASA's Lewis Research Center after over 36 years as research scientist and supervisor. He began his NASA...

Jun 12, 2023

WILMA D. DRAZEN (nee Droste), age 82, beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Bruce, Brian (Ranita), Cheryl, Kevin (Irene) and Gregory (Andrea); proud grandma of Shelby, Ameeah, Brian Jr., Nyeemah, Makeera (deceased), Kayla, Robbie, Kristen, Blake, Peyton, Carter, Benjamin and Alexander; daughter of the late Emma (nee Reimer) and William Droste; sister of William Droste and...

Jun 11, 2023

DOUGLAS B. "Max" VAUGHAN from North Olmsted, alumnus of Bay Village High School and Muskingum College, died at the age of 69 Sunday, June 11, joining his son Brett. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Carol, his daughter Kate Vaughan, his son-in-law Bill Ward, and grandchildren Braeden and Emma. He is remembered by all who knew...

Jun 11, 2023

DONALD P. WINGENFELD, age 89, beloved husband of the late Rita A. (nee Weisbarth); loving father of Paul (Barb), Stephen (Diane), Mark (Patricia), Gary (Deborah), David (Sherri), Ann Ols (Ron), Dan (Suzi) and Brian (Kristin); dear grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 20; brother of Neal (Juanita) and Mary Bisesi; uncle and great-uncle of many.  Passed away unexpectedly June...