Obituaries

Nov 28, 2023

DIANA L. SOLTES (nee Geren) age 80. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Bonnie Johns (David), Sarah Griffore (Jeremy) and Amanda Fritz (Shawn); dear "Granmom" of Timothy Dolan, Elleanor Johns, Hannah Ryder, Logan Johns, Hayden Fritz, Addison Fritz, Keagan Fritz and Paxton Fritz; great grandmother of Ethan Greco, Lucas Dolan and Briella Ryder; sister of the...

Nov 28, 2023

JOHN A. KUFEL, age 67. Father of Sean (Ileah), Erin Keckan (Joseph), Joseph (Kyrsten) and Katie Shultis (Dominic); grandfather of Minnie, Gage, Owen and Evelyn Kufel, Melody, Maggie, Allie and Tommy Keckan and Miles, Mary and Elizabeth Kufel; brother of Priscilla Casillo, Christine Sievert, Leonard Kufel, Laurence Kufel, Nancy Humphrey and Thomas Kufel; former spouse of Sharon Kufel; uncle,...

Nov 28, 2023

HELEN E. BURKE (nee Gallagher), age 77, beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mom of Mary Boker, Karen Fraser, and Tom Boker (Katie); loving aunt of Catherine Higbee (Travis); grandmother to Adam (Lydia), Kyle, Kelly, Moira (Steve), Olivia, Brigid, Madeline, Isabelle, Allison, and Jake; great-aunt to McQuaid; sister to the late Mary Gallagher, the late Robert Gallagher, and...

Nov 26, 2023

ANN MANCINI, age 66, beloved daughter of the late Fernanda (nee Parigi) and Angelo Mancini; dear sister of Victor.  Passed away November 26, 2023.  Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 6, Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Drive) at 10:00 AM.  Interment Sunset Memorial Park.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT...

Nov 25, 2023

CHARLES G. COVAS age 79; (native of Arroyo, Puerto Rico) beloved husband of 54yrs to Haydee (nee Valez); loving dad of Heidi Laboy (Phil), Kim George (Dave) and the late Donald; proud "papa" of Gabrielle (Dillon James), Alexandrea, Gavin and Nicolas; brother of James, Louis (Ellen) and the late Joseph; uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Mr....

Nov 25, 2023

Lorenzo T. Ehrentraut, born at 23w5d gestation on 11/24/23 and passed away at 1 day old,

on 11/25/2023 in his mother's arms.

Beloved son of Emma Ehrentraut and Colton Strunk. Cherished grandson of Diana & Greg Ehrentraut, as well as Steve & Enid Strunk.

He was a beautiful, perfect, and precious little boy....

Nov 23, 2023

MARGARET J. "PEGGY" HARGIS (nee Grace), age 90, beloved wife of the late Donald G. "Dee"; loving mom of Don Hargis (Debbie), Bob Hargis (Connie) and Deb Wagner (Joe); proud grandmother of Robert (Meghan) , Brian (Amber), Devanne and Kaylee and great-grandmother of Rosalina; sister of the late Irene Merstick (George), Jeanne Zanninot (Joe), Rita Grace, Mary Tintelnot (Ralph),...

Nov 23, 2023

PATRICIA MARY MANEY (nee Kerwin) of LeRoy, NY passed away peacefully at home on Thanksgiving morning, November 23, 2023, St. Mary's of the Woods, Avon, Ohio.

Patricia was born in Kenilworth, Illinois on April 1, 1928 to Sophie Urba Kerwin and Thomas Francis Kerwin. She grew up with her sister, Jean, and two brothers, Jack and Tom,...

Nov 22, 2023

JOHN M. "JACK" McGINTY, age 89. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Sullivan) and the late Marie (nee Scacco); loving father of Kelly McGinty, Kathleen Sullivan and Colleen Kelley (Mike); dear grandfather of Emily Solar (Jason), Mike Kelley (Jessica), Brian Sminchak, Katie Kelley and Patrick Sminchak (Taylor); great-grandfather of Evan, Harper, Karsyn, Noah, Will and Max; brother of the late...

Nov 21, 2023

CATHERINE T. "KAY" McNEELEY (nee McFadden), age 97, beloved wife of the late James T.; loving mother of Maureen, Patricia Dixon (Robert) and Catherine Iler (Robert); beloved grandmother of  Michael McNeeley (Candace), Joshua Dixon (deceased), Robert Dixon, Jr., Briannon Dixon, Michael Iler (Mallory) and Catherine Iler; great-grandmother of Joshua; sister of Mary McFadden, John McFadden, Margaret Cox and Ann...

Nov 21, 2023

RICHARD C. "RICH" LOPATA, age 75, beloved husband of 52 years to Mary (nee Leister); loving father of Debby Lopata (Dominic Fischio) and Doug Lopata (Sharon); proud Papa of Amber Corman and Alexa and Hanna Lopata; son of the late Margaret (nee Rothermel) and Stephen; brother of the late Joan Tackett; uncle and great-uncle of many.  Retired welder for...

Nov 21, 2023

ROSALIE M. WEISENSEEL (nee Russo), age 85, cherished and beloved wife of the late Robert L.; devoted and beloved mother of Robert (Donna), Ronald (Mary Beth), Richard, Ryan (Amy), Randy (Heather) and Rosalie Norton (Tom); cherished gram, grammy and great-grammy "Gigi" of Christine (Michael), Brad, Elena, Bethany Matzinger (James), Joe, Alec, Derek, Lauren, Meredith and Mia and Josephine; daughter...

Nov 21, 2023

CHARLES D. LAUTZENHEISER, age 75, beloved husband of Elaine (nee Schindler); loving father of Molly Lautzenheiser; devoted son of the late Charla (nee Eckel) and Jay Lautzenheiser; dear brother of Charlene Myers and the late David Lautzenheiser; special uncle of Megan, Shaun, Erin, Samantha and Max.  Charlie was a history teacher, basketball and golf coach in Maumee, Ohio prior...

Nov 21, 2023

PATRICIA K. COONEY (nee Schurk), affectionately known as Pat, age 78, passed away unexpectedly on November 21, 2023 just one day before her 79th birthday. She was the beloved wife of 50 years to the late Allen Cooney. Pat was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Catherine (nee Draxler) and Herbert Schurk. She is survived by her brother...

Nov 20, 2023

DAVID A. WEBER, age 84, beloved father of Bryan and Michael Weber; loving grandfather of Jacob and Adam; dear brother of Richard "Dick" and the late Jack and Robert; uncle and friend of many and dear friend of Nancy Markley.  David was passionate about drag racing.  Passed away November 20, 2023.  Funeral Service Monday, November 27, at 6:30 P.M....

Nov 20, 2023

Timothy Andrew Marek, 60, of Shaker Heights, Ohio, died on November 20th, 2023. He was born in 1963 to Mary and Cecil John Marek in Chicago. Tim grew up with his brothers John, Bill, and Joe and was doted on by his extended Chicago family. At a young age, Tim started playing board games and card games with his...

Nov 19, 2023

We are greatly saddened by the loss of Charmaine Obed (Barrow) who passed away peacefully at the age of 89. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Obed; adored mother of Maureen Jansen (Larry), Ronald (Cherilene), Dinene, Craig (Becky), Darlene Woody (Raymond), Scott (Kim), Brian, and Colleen Hayes (Kevin).  Cherished grandmother of Joshua (Katie), Kevin (Alyssa), Michael and Jeremiah (Kelly)...

Nov 18, 2023

MAUREEN ANNE BRADFORD (nee Kelley), age 77, of Lenoir, NC, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023.

Maureen was born on September 22, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Thomas J. Kelley and Eleanore Salapa Kelley. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Maureen loved to spend time with her family and her granddogs. She enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2023

JOHN C. RIES, age 76. Son of the late Mary (nee Dejak) and Jerome Ries. Passed away November 17, 2023. Memorial Service Monday, November 27, at 6:00 PM in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS where friends may call MONDAY 5:00 PM. UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE.

Nov 16, 2023

JAMES REGIS McNAMEE, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Barbara (nee Maresh); adult children Kathleen McNamee, Michael (Terry), Suzanne Walters (Brian), and Timothy (Jessica); grandchildren Brianna McNamee-Sewell; Ricky Richardson; Maura (Kaitlyn), Erin, and Patrick McNamee; Kelly, Kevin (Jason), and Casey Walters; and Sarah and Tommy McNamee;...