Obituaries

Jul 11, 2023

KARL H. BIETZ, age 78, long-time resident of Rae-Ann Westlake.  U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away July 11, 2023.  Private inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Jul 11, 2023

CATHERINE "CATHY" FISCHER (nee Kapelewski) age 70, beloved and lifelong companion of Daniel Barnhart, daughter of the late Irene (nee Szumski) and Edward Kapelewski, loving sister of Therese "Teri" Rygiel, Barbara Yonek (Andrew), Cynthia Wathey (Mark) and Gregory Kapelewski (Theresa), cherished aunt of Kelly Blum (Mark), Jim Rygiel (Tammy), Michael Yonek (Tristan), Tracy Callihan (Christopher), Brian Wathey (Stephanie) and...

Jul 11, 2023

RICHARD A. SILVAY, age 74, beloved husband of Carol (nee Koskey); loving father of Brad (Colleen Dingow) and Danielle (Bob Bogart); son of the late Dorothy (nee Geith) and John Silvay; brother of Ken, Jim (deceased) and John; uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Retired Crew Chief for the City of Rocky River.  Passed away at home surrounded...

Jul 8, 2023

CHRISTINE A. "CHRIS" BREULER, age 60, beloved daughter of the late Barbara (nee Johnston) and Ernest Breuler, sister of Cheryl Cymbal (John), Joseph (Penny Cruz), Michael (Tina) and Daniel (Kristy),  beloved aunt, great aunt, niece, cousin and friend of many especially Vicki Beam. Passed away unexpectedly July 8, 2023. Funeral Service Friday, July 14, at 7 P.M. in the...

Jul 5, 2023

EARL J. McGINTY, "Nick" (75) Olmsted Township, Ohio passed away on July 5, 2023. Earl was born October 20, 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio. Although he had many important roles in Life, his Greatest was Father and Grandfather. A born leader, with an outstanding work ethic, his career started in the U.S Army as a Military Policeman. His commitment at...

Jul 5, 2023

MARY ELLEN BOLAND (nee Hever) age 85. Beloved wife of the late Augustine "Gus"; mother of Sean (the late Angela), Kevin, Augustin "Gus"; Martin, Maureen Loftus (Martin) and Jim (Kim); grandmother of Megan, John, Erin, Madelyn, Declan, Ellen, Nathan, Emma, Joe, Maya, Caitlin and Jimmy; daughter of the late Mary Ellen (nee Murphy) and Michael Hever of County Sligo,...

Jul 2, 2023

MICHAEL M. McGLYNN, age 68, passed away at home surrounded by his family on July 2, 2023. Loving husband of Rose Marie McGlynn (nee Forrest) for 38 years. Devoted father of Rory (Allison Jarus), Hannah Netemeyer (Adam), Moira, Ciara, and Alana. Cherished by his 4 grandkids, Charles, Clara, Keegan and Saoirse, who called him Pops. Son of the late...

Jul 2, 2023

MICHAEL D. ZEMLA, age 67, beloved father of Stephanie, Alex, William and Michelle Zemla (Ken) and stepfather of Sonia Reinke; loving grandfather of Anthony, Kaden, Alexis, Avery, Johnathan and Gabriel; former husband and best friend of Patricia "Sis" (Howard) and Laura; dear brother of the late Barbara Zemla; much-loved uncle of Diana (Joseph), Alex (Brittany), Natalie, Mariah and Nicholas.  ...

Jul 2, 2023

ROBERT C. LAVIN, age 88, beloved husband of 63 years to Mary (nee Mulgrew); loving father of Laura Gallagher (Myles), Bill (Denise), Ellen Peyton (Danny), Linda Maher (Mike), Patsy Reitz (the late Tom), Carol O'Toole (Pat) and Bobby (Lauren); grandfather of Meghan, Myles, Molly and Sean Gallagher, Lauren, Danny and Mary Peyton, Maeve and Kate Maher, Allison, Ella and...

Jul 1, 2023

WILLIAM H. DeFORDE, age 68. Beloved husband of 20 years to Rhonda (nee Hetrick); loving father of William and Timothy (Jessica); step-father of Christy Johnson (Bryan) and Jennifer (Folan); grandfather of 11; son of the late Edith (nee Humphries) and William DeForde; brother of Janice Vickers and the late Richard; uncle and friend of many. Passed away July 1,...

Jul 1, 2023

JOANN E. OLAN (nee Baughman) age 81. Loving mother of Terry L. Whitely (Wayne), John R. Whitely, Jr. (Kim), Jimmy E. Whitely (Brenda) and the late Mark A. Whitely; grandmother of Emil, Nicholas, Tara, Zachary and Nathan; great-grandmother of Makayla, Addy and Carter; sister of June Albright and the late Anna, Joe and Bob; aunt and friend of many. ...

Jun 30, 2023

JANELLE MARIE PRADA passed peacefully on June 30th, 2023 at the early age of 48, surrounded by her loving family.

Janelle was born in Cleveland Ohio on August 19th, 1974 to her proud parents Andrea and Andy.

Janelle was a graduate of Parma High School and David N. Myers College.

She met her...

Jun 29, 2023

MARILU PEREZ (nee Ramos), age 65, native of Ponce, Puerto Rico, beloved mother of Axel Ruiz Sr. (Colleen Rummell) and Manuel Ruiz; grandmother of Axel Jr. and Aiden; dear sister of Nilda Ramos, Santos Ramos and Anna Hernandez and the late Ito DeJesus; beloved aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away June 29, 2023.  Funeral Service for the...

Jun 29, 2023

RICHARD J. HOLDA, SR., age 86, beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (nee Mokas); loving father of Jay (Somy), Mark, Dawn and Quent (Robyn); proud grandfather of Elizabeth and Samantha; great-grandfather of Gabrielle, Madelyn and Chessa; brother of James (deceased), Robert "Bobby" and William "Billy"; uncle, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away unexpectedly June 29, 2023.  Funeral...

Jun 28, 2023

BENEDETTA "BETTE" DiFRANCO, age 88, of Cleveland, OH.  Passed away June 28, 2023 after a short stay at Avon Place in Avon, OH.  Loving daughter of the late Marianna and Benedetto DiFranco; dear sister of Benedict M. DiFranco (Kathie Goodrich), Jeanette Darling (the late Earl Thomas), Virginia Dolence (the late Joseph) and the late Fred DiFranco, Mary Catino (Sylvester),...

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...