Obituaries

Dec 17, 2023

TERESA V. WRIGHT (nee O'Malley), age 96, beloved mother of Kurt, Virginia Novotny (Tom) and Kristopher; beloved grandmother and great-grandmother; sister of the late Anna Mae Corbett, Coletta O'Reilly and Rita O'Connell; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away December 17, 2023.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet for her Funeral Mass Friday, December 22, St. Vincent DePaul...

Dec 16, 2023

CASSANDRA M. FEAR (nee Majchrzak) beloved wife of Jeremy; loving mother of two wonderful children; cherished daughter of Annette (nee Orlosky) and Gary Majchrzak; dear sister of Heather (Doug) and Alex (Erin). Passed away suddenly December 16, 2023.  A service will be announced. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Cassandra's name can be directed to https://www.weareplannedparenthoodaction.org/ or https://namigreatercleveland.org/get-involved/donate/...

Dec 15, 2023

JANICE M. BRASDOVICH (nee Cox), age 82, beloved wife of the late Charles Brasdovich and Carl Cathcart; loving mother of David Cathcart (Karen) and Carl Cathcart (Mary); dear grandmother of Carl, Matt, Steven, Ryan, Megan, Elizabeth and Nathan and great-grandmother of ten; sister of the late Patricia Cleveland; beloved aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away December 15,...

Dec 14, 2023

RICHARD D. "DICK" STOCK, age 95, beloved husband of 41 years to the late Edith I. (nee Hood); loving father of Linda Trappe (George), Philip Stock (Yolanda) and Neil Stock;  grandfather "Boompa" to Matthew and Michael Trappe and great-grandfather "Boompa" to Taylor, Logan, Carson and Hayden; son of the late Irene (nee Zeutzius) and John Stock; and brother of...

Dec 9, 2023

ROBERT M. DuMOUND age 70; beloved husband of 46yrs to Joanne (nee Berger); father of Dr. Jessica R. Brent (Justin) and Chip F.; precious "papa" of Jacoby, Brennan and Avery Brent and Adelyn DuMound; son of the late Jeanette (nee Porelli) DuMound Gillette, Charles M. DuMound and Gordon D. Gillette; brother of Kim Withrow (Robert). Robert was a co-founder...

Dec 9, 2023

THOMAS P. GALLAGHGER, SR. age 90; beloved husband of 67yrs to Donna (nee Gareau); loving father of Michael (Sandra), Thomas Jr., Catherine Myatt (Gary), Donna Hopkins (Terence), James-deceased, Joan Dunlap (Brian), Martin (Joanna), Bridget Elias (John), Jeannine Mazzeo (Constantino), William (Joy), Edward (Amy), Daniel (Tiffany) and Jennifer Squillace (Vincent); proud Grandpa of 27, great grandpa of 3; son of...

Dec 8, 2023

LORETTA JEAN McCAFFERTY (GARTLAND) age 82; beloved wife of the late Edward Gartland; loving mother of Shari Chambers (Mike), Jill Petrus (Greg Kurowski) (Richard Petrus-deceased), Brian Gartland (fiancee Kellie Roth), Chris Gartland (Celeste) and the late Beth Beaune (Dennis); proud Grandma of Amber Petrus, Ashley Pillets (Dave), Sarah, Matt and Brendan Gartland and Maddie and Devon Beaune; beloved sister,...

Dec 8, 2023

VIRGINIA K. BEVANS (nee Kelly) age 75; beloved mother of Eva Bevans, of Columbus, OH; dear sister of Frances Kelly-deceased, Anne Schroeder (Richard-deceased), Peter "Monty" Kelly (Celia "Siovan"), George Kelly-deceased, Helen Rielinger, and Marie, Michael and James Kelly- all deceased; aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend of many. Virginia worked for many years downtown at Key Bank. Passed away...

Dec 7, 2023

FRANCIS J. NOSS, age 87. Beloved husband of 64 years to Mary Kay (nee Mickle); loving father of Mark (MaryBeth), Michael (Rebecca) and Kellie Allen (Jamie); grandfather of Jennifer Anglin (Edwin), Ashley Pulkownik, Emily Noss (Chris Cohagen), Eric Noss, Aedan Allen, Eilidh Allen and Caitlin Allen; great-grandfather of Barrett Anglin; brother of the late Charles Noss, Arlene Spence, Robert...

Dec 7, 2023

NANCY J. DARABANT (nee Cullen), age 86, beloved wife of 61 years to Robert; loving mother of Michele Berry (John), Cherie Unger (David) and Denise Vergottini (Neil); proud grandmother of Scott and Shawn Berry;  Jessica (deceased), Jesse and Lori Unger; Kyle, Nico and Enzo Vergottini.  Passed away at her home surrounded by her family on December 7, 2023.  Funeral...

Dec 4, 2023

CAROL J. GOLIAS, age 59. Beloved Companion of Bob Karg.  Mother of Ed Knappage, John Knappage, Hollywood Noelle.  Sister of Conrad Golias (Sandy), Michelle Golias, Darlene Golias, Marianne Baker (Henry), Lisa Smith (Gary) Grandmother of Tyler, Madison, Araya, Amadeus.  Daughter of the late Michael and Marie.  Passed away surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Memorial service...

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.