Obituaries

May 22, 2023

BARTHOLOMEW J. KILKENNY, age 90, beloved husband of the late Barbara (nee Coyne); loving father of Patrick (Nancy), Bart, Peg Brett (Edward), Mary Eiermann (Michael), John (Cindy) and Barbara Gareau (David); proud grandfather of 15 and great-grandfather of 1.5; brother of Sr. Marie Canice, OSU (deceased), Mary Grecol (John) (both deceased), Kathleen Boylan (Tom, deceased) and Patricia Kearney (Martin,...

May 21, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Joseph P. Caco. After a long battle with medical issues he passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on May 21, 2023. He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Sheila (nee Chambers). Joe and Sheila had 5 children, Mary Bochenek (James), Joseph Caco (Theresa), Rosemary Muha (Joseph), Bill...

May 20, 2023

DON J. FURIN, age 66, beloved son of the late Lois (nee Arnold) and Frank E.; brother of the late Robert; beloved cousin of many.  Passed away May 20, 2023.  All services will be private.

May 19, 2023

ELIZABETH M. ANDERSON (nee LaPorte) passed from complications related to breast cancer on Friday, May 19th, 2023. Beloved mother, wife, daughter, and sister; Betsy is survived by her son Henry Anderson and husband Marcus Anderson, parents Kym and John LaPorte, and brother Caleb LaPorte. In her final moments Betsy was comfortable at home and surrounded by her family and...

May 18, 2023

MARK "BIV" BIVIANO,  passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Biv was a standout broadcast media leader, recognized educator, philanthropist and talented musician. He will be best remembered for his zest for life, wit and wisdom, and his heart of gold that he shared with his family and many friends.

Biv is survived by his...

May 18, 2023

ANTHONY S. FOWLER, age 36. Son of Therese Sanchez and the late Thomas Bennett, Sr.; brother of Therese Sanchez (Eugene Strangerhorse), Thomas Bennett Jr., Janice Fowler, Patrick Fowler and Gus Fowler; uncle of Gino and Dominique Strangerhorse. Passed away suddenly May 18, 2023.

May 17, 2023

BETTY L. LEWIS (nee Bigley) age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph P; loving mother of Patrick (Anita) and Terrence, MD (Susie); proud and loving grandmother of Katherine, Christopher, Grace, and Jackson.

A strong and independent woman. A loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She artfully balanced a long working career with the successful raising of...

May 17, 2023

BERNARD KEITHLEY SHAFFER, JR. was born December 27, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA to Bernard and Verna (Norris) Shaffer Sr. Like all December babies, Ben demanded both a Christmas present and a birthday present, and most importantly the birthday present could not under any circumstances be wrapped in Christmas paper. Ben spent most of his career working as a leasing...

May 16, 2023

GREGORY M. CALALA, age 63, beloved husband of MaryAnn (nee Lukco); stepfather of Norman Taylor, Ronald Taylor, Kathleen Taylor, Brian Taylor and Timothy Taylor; grandfather of nine, great-grandfather of five and dear Papa of Anthony John Taylor; brother of Steve and Dennis (deceased).  Passed away May 16, 2023.  A Memorial Mass will be announced by the family at St....

May 15, 2023

Alice P. Binder (nee Paul), of Avon Lake, formerly of Westlake, went home to be with The Lord on Monday May 15, 2023 at Avon Hospital in Avon under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.  She was born March 7, 1935 in Parma and she was a 1953 graduate of Parma High School.  Mrs. Binder had resided in Avon...

May 12, 2023

VERA H. MOORE (nee Kubik), age 82, beloved wife of the late William R.; loving mother of Beth DuPay (deceased) (Jim), Becky Hoban (Jim), and Jon (Crystal); proud Grandma of Ryan, Zachary, Collin, James Michael, Julia and Chandra; great-grandma of Kamdyn, Barrett, Everly and Josiah; sister of Jeri May (deceased) (John); aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away...

May 11, 2023

RITA M. ANDRICH (nee Bernardy), age 80, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Laura Fisher (Thomas), Joseph Christofer (Theresa), Lisa Beedlow (Jason), David (Gladys), Michael (Jennifer) and Brian (Aimee); proud grandmother of her 18 grand-treasures and 2 great-grand-treasures; spiritual mother to many priests of the Diocese of Cleveland.  Please pray for our beloved priests.  Passed away...

May 10, 2023

ALBERTA E. "EARLENE" HOEHN (nee  Miller), age 88, beloved wife of the late Joseph Gilbert; loving mother of Vicki Williams (Tommy, deceased), Barbara Hoehn (Gail) and Jill Hoehn-Kolp (Paul, deceased); grandmother of Robert Joseph Williams of Syracuse, NY; sister of Ruth Granger of Sydney, OH; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away May 10, 2023 with her family by...

May 8, 2023

CHERYL A. MOORMAN (nee Kadas), age 69, beloved wife of the late Philip; loving mother of Ryan and stepmother of James (Raquel) and Christy Ziemianski (Douglas); grandmother of Benjamin and Lauren Ziemianski and Mena Moorman and Olivia, Victoria and Stephen Pacheco; daughter of the late Katherine (nee Andrews) and John Kadas; sister of Kitty Kadas and the late John...

May 7, 2023

MARIE M. BUCK (nee Sherman), age 90, beloved wife of the late Robert R.; loving mother of Pamela Brown (Terry), Gregory (Laurice) and David (Michele); proud grandmother of Emily Lockhart (Taylor), Samantha Buck, David Brown (Emilee Hoover, fiancée); stepgrandmother of Chad Kuchenmeister (Heather Payne, fiancée) and Colin Kuchenmeister; sister of Irene Campano (Tom); aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed...

May 7, 2023

ELAINE "PENNY" BOHLMANN, 79, of North Olmsted Ohio, passed away on May 7, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Penny was born to Tom and Helen Carroll on August 8, 1943 in Lakewood, Ohio.   She graduated from St. Stephens High School in 1961.  She married her former husband, Ralph Bohlmann, in 1963 and they had three children:  Patti,...

May 6, 2023

LEONARDO J. "LEO" ANTONELLI , age 46. Loving son of Angela (nee Pizzo) and the late Nicola Antonelli; brother of Gabe (Melissa); uncle of Angelina and Nicholas. Passed away May 6, 2023. Funeral Service Thursday, May 11, at 11:00 AM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS where friends may call...

May 5, 2023

JOHN W. GRABIEC, age 78, beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Brill); loving father of Keith Grabiec, Laura Conyngham (Alex), Lynn Grabiec, Elizabeth Grabiec, Karen Grabiec (Dan), Amy Blanke (Matt) and the late Joseph Grabiec; proud grandfather of six; dear brother of Sandra Murdoch and the late Dolores Grabiec.  Proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran - Vietnam War.  Passed away...

May 4, 2023

ANTHONY J. COMELLA, JR . age 83, passed away on May 4, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife Catherine Judith (née Jacobs); loving father of Denise Keefe (Nicholas) and Carryeanne Smitley (Martin, deceased); dear grandfather of Dylan, Samantha, Alex and Ryan; great grandfather of Raelyn. Brother of the late Charles and Marcella. Uncle, cousin and...

May 4, 2023

DAVID E. DOWE, Jr., age 75, loving father of Christine Clark (Greg); grandfather of Sarah, Kaitlyn, Adam and Juliana; great-grandfather of Lyla Joy and Graham; son of Dorothy Mae Gaughan (nee Schukar) and the late David Dowe, Sr.; brother of Delann Round, Gary Tolowitzki and the late Gregg Tolowitzki; uncle and great-uncle of many.  U.S. Navy veteran.  Passed away...