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Kevin J. Kocher

Kevin J. Kocher

Jul 16, 2023

KEVIN J. KOCHER, age 52, beloved son of Hazel (nee Wilson) (deceased) and Thomas G. (Marlene); loving brother of Debbie Vintila (John), Michelle Mulhern (Richard) and Michael (Shannon); stepbrother of Anthony Evans; beloved uncle, nephew, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away unexpectedly July 16, 2023.  Funeral Mass Saturday, July 22, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 10...

Constance M. "Connie" Farkas

Constance M. "Connie" Farkas

Jul 15, 2023

CONSTANCE M. "CONNIE" FARKAS (nee Stefancin), age 90, beloved wife of the late Eugene; loving mother of Jim (Marianna), John, and Nancy Sender (Leon); proud grandmother of Kristine Jedrey (Rick), Brian Polevacik (Angela), Cindy Sender Riley (Shawn), Ian Farkas, Erin Farkas, and Allison Sanda (Tyler); great-grandmother of Lucas, Millie, Jax, and Scarlett; sister of Joseph Stefancin (deceased), Edward Stevenson...

Edmund M. Kresty, Jr.

Edmund M. Kresty, Jr.

Jul 15, 2023

EDMUND M. KRESTY, JR., age 62, beloved life partner of Barbara Gledhill; beloved son of the late Donna (Woodring) and Edmund M. Sr.; loving brother of Michael, Patricia (Bill Skupic), Renee Huntington (Terry) and Laura (Charles Paros); uncle, great-uncle, cousin and dear friend of many. Retired Iron Worker Local 17 and owner of Pegasus Worldwide Oil and Gas Co. ...

Ronald J. Mcintyre

Ronald J. Mcintyre

Jul 14, 2023

RONALD J. McINTYRE, age 85, of Avon Lake, Ohio died on Friday, July 14, 2023, with Lucia (nee Dindia), his beloved wife of 60 years, by his side and surrounded by his children: Daniel (Sherri), Lisa Kirchner (Erick), and Patrick (Alice). Ron was the proud grandfather of RJ McIntyre, Lucia Kirchner, Thomas McIntyre, Anthony McIntyre, Carmine McIntyre, and Mireille...

Joyce C. Krist

Joyce C. Krist

Jul 13, 2023

JOYCE C. KRIST (nee Helms), age 78, beloved wife of Carl; loving mother of Anastasia Krueck-Frahn (Jack Frahn) and Theresa Bodnar (James); proud grandmother of Catherine Stemen (Adam), Christin Celebrezze (Mark), Carlyne Garcia (Zachary), Caelan Frahn (Janeka), Adam Bodnar (Emi), Kyle Bodnar (Doris), and Caitlin Bodnar; great-grandmother of Fredrick and Finnigan Stemen; Emmitt, Jameson and Blaire Garcia; Wade and...

Jonathan "Mykel" Young

Jonathan "Mykel" Young

Jul 12, 2023

JONATHAN "MYKEL" YOUNG, age 31, beloved son of Aris (nee Nelson) and John Young; brother of Jason Wallace (Holly), Nikki Wallace (deceased) and Christina Nelson; proud uncle, dear nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Mykel was a proud U.S. Navy veteran and served on the U.S.S. Nimitz.  Passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2023.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS...

Francis T. Kelly

Francis T. Kelly

Jul 12, 2023

FRANCIS T. KELLY, age 84, beloved father of Michael (deceased), Maureen Chamoun (Nassib), Kathleen Denton (Joe), Carol Woosley (Kevin) and John (deceased); proud Papa of George, Conner, Brendan, Meghan, Claire and Joe; son of the late Nora (nee Joyce) and Michael Kelly; dear brother of Jack, Mary Barrett, Kevin, Jerry and Ray (all deceased); uncle, great uncle, cousin and...

Shirley E. Sporcich

Shirley E. Sporcich

Jul 12, 2023

SHIRLEY E. SPORCICH (nee Humbert), age 75, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Carrie (deceased), Jo Ann Tyler (Dean), James (Wendy) and Michael (Barb); loving grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 9; sister of Anthony, Edward (deceased) and Walter Humbert; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away July 12, 2023.  Funeral Service Monday, July 17, at 12...

Edward F. Kelly

Edward F. Kelly

Jul 11, 2023

EDWARD F. KELLY, age 89, retired Detective, City of Cleveland, Division of Police, beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Elizabeth "Bita" (nee Neeson); loving father of John Kelly and Suzy Connerly (Adam); son of the late Susan (nee Ruddy) and Michael Kelly; brother of Rita Graven (Tom, deceased), Mary Keller (Don) (both deceased) and Roseanne Venca (deceased); dear...

Karl H. Bietz

Karl H. Bietz

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.

Catherine "Cathy" Fischer

Catherine "Cathy" Fischer

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...

Richard A. Silvay

Richard A. Silvay

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...

Christine A. Breuler

Christine A. Breuler

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...

Earl J. "Nick" Mcginty

Earl J. "Nick" Mcginty

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...

Mary Ellen Boland

Mary Ellen Boland

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,...

Michael M. Mcglynn

Michael M. Mcglynn

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...

Michael D. Zemla

Michael D. Zemla

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.  ...

Robert C. Lavin

Robert C. Lavin

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...

William H. Deforde

William H. Deforde

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,...

Joann E. Olan

Joann E. Olan

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. ...

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