Obituaries

Jan 19, 2023

JENNIFER L. GIBBONS, age 33.  Loving daughter of Michele (nee Bowles) and James Gibbons; dear sister of Michael; beloved partner of Andrew Biddinger and best friend of Brandi Ferrarini; niece, cousin, and friend of many.

Jen was an avid runner and completed the 2019 Akron marathon along with countless other races. She enjoyed Cleveland baseball and her...

Jan 17, 2023

MARY C. COFFEY (nee Ginley), age 92, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Kevin (Jolie) and John; proud grandmother of Owen, Erica and Rae; dear sister of Marge Seichko (Chuck, deceased), Ann Taylor (deceased) (Don) and Martin Ginley (deceased) (Bea); daughter of the late Catherine (nee Gannon) and John Ginley; and aunt of many.  Passed away...

Jan 17, 2023

JOHN S. "JACK" MAGDA, age 93, beloved husband of the late Lois (nee Connors); loving father of Kathy Panik (Ron), Tom, John, Jane Melinsky (Vic), Mary Beth Weisenseel (Ron) and Tim (Christine); proud Grandpa of 11; great-Grandpa of 8; brother of Liz Yost (deceased), Marcella Wensing (Dan, deceased) and Dolores Kraus (Fred) (both deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many;...

Jan 16, 2023

LEONARD J. WESTFALL, age 83, beloved husband of Joan (nee Gottschling) and the late Mary Ann (nee Kuras); loving father of Dave (Kerry), Deborah Stacey (Scott) and Kathleen Westfall; proud grandfather of Zak and Olivia Stacey; stepfather of Mark Marshall (Lisa), Lisa Pilon (Phillip), Lawrence Marshall (Kate), Kristen McLaughlin (Kevin), Julie Diggs (Rodney), Peter Marshall (Tatiana), Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Colin)...

Jan 15, 2023

GREGORY A. VERBICK, AGE 75. Beloved husband of 49 years to Mary (nee Solma); son of the late Virginia and Gerald Verbick; brother of Jerilyn "Gail" Barack; brother-in-law of Michael D. Solma (deceased) (Linda), Fr. Martin A. Solma SM., and Sr. Annette M. Solma HM., uncle of Christa Whaley (Michael), Heather Timothy (Kevin) and Michelle Baxter (Gregory); great-uncle of...

Jan 15, 2023

MARY FRANCES COYNE (nee O'Rourke), beloved wife of John P., born to the late Mary (nee Burke) and James O'Rourke on June 8, 1933; loving mother of Cathleen Coyne Lane (deceased) (John), Dennis M. (Denise), Thomas J. (Maria), Michael F. (Joan), Martin O. and Terence P. (Ann); proud grandmother of Patrick (Joanna), Sarah Czerwien (nee Lane) (Joe),  Katie, Heather,...

Jan 14, 2023

ROBERT A. RUDDY, age 72, husband of Brenda Ruddy (nee Wilson); loving father of Melissa Mirt (Mike), Kim Ridenour (Brent), Nick Ruddy and Alison Yano; proud grandfather of Amber Brochetti (Brian), Amanda Mirt, Brianna Ridenour and Cameron Ridenour, Ally Yano and Brady Yano; great-grandfather of Ellie, Rex, Ruby and Scarlett; son of the late June (nee Weisman) and Robert...

Jan 12, 2023

JOSEPH MAURICE PRADA was reunited with his wife of 58 years, Agnes Coleman Prada, on January 12, 2023 one day after what would have been her 90 th birthday. He died peacefully at 95 years of age surrounded by family.

Joe was born in the West Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. His mother Alfhild Cornell had emigrated...

Jan 11, 2023

EDWARD JOHN "E.J." GROENING, age 89, passed peacefully in his home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

Edward was born on October 24, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Mary Groening. He was the oldest of four children. He is survived by his wife Katie Ann (nee Murchison) and brother Paul Groening (Oralia) and is...

Jan 9, 2023

RAYMOND J. TOTH, age 71, devoted husband of 48 years to Eileen (nee Ford); beloved father of Megan Scott (Ben); proud Grandpa of Hudson and Owen; son of the late Annamae (nee O'Neill) and James Toth; brother of Jackie (John), Nancy (Andy) and Brian (Debbie); brother-in-law of Joan Ford and Gary Novak (Laura, deceased); uncle, great uncle and dear...

Jan 8, 2023

FERNANDE M. "FAY" KASTAN (nee Jefriau), age 95, loving mother of Patrick Lally (Carol), Michael Kastan and Michelle S. Kastan; beloved grandmother of Marc Lally, Eric Lally (Amber), Tim Lally, Brittany Kastan and Andrew Bitting and great-grandmother of Lea Elliott and Ash Lally. Fay was born in Paris, France on May 5, 1927.  She was a proud Parisian never...

Jan 8, 2023

BELLE (ISABELLE) BRANCHICK (nee Root), age 96, beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Larry (Laura), Pamela Clink (Stuart) and Jeffrey; proud grandmother of Jennifer Kidd (Scott) and Lauren Clink; great-grandmother of Brayden, Rylee, Abigail and Madelyn; daughter of the late Jewel (nee Sakach) and Clifton Root; sister of Ronald Root, Earl Root and the late Lloyd...

Jan 8, 2023

DONALD HOLLENBECK, age 91, retired Cleveland Firefighter, beloved husband of the late Margaret A. (nee Hutchinson); loving father of Mark (Patty), Tom (Mary Pat), Chris (Nikki), Donna Frimel (Steve), Matt (Kim), and Lynn Schultz (Darren); proud Papa of 15 and great-Papa of 3 and one on the way; son of the late Helen Jackson (nee Haney) and Cletus Hollenbeck;...

Jan 8, 2023

IRENE LOOS (nee Wihowski), age 62, beloved wife of 41 years to Bernd S.; loving mother of Ariana Sheplevy (Mike), Gabriella Underwood (Chris Ostrowski) and Wolfgang; proud grandmother of Charles Everett, Jr. "CJ" and Dean Michael; daughter of the late Adelfia (nee Schwartz) and Erich Wihowski; sister of Margrit McCown (Ron), Edith Urban (Anthony), Edeltraut Sindorf, Hildegard Lumm (Frank),...

Jan 7, 2023

LAWRENCE A. "LARRY" HALDI, age 90, beloved husband of 67 years to Patricia (nee Keller); loving father of Debra Meder (James, deceased), Richard (Mary Lynn), Donald (Jennie) and Douglas (Annie); proud Grandpa of 11 and great-Grandpa of 15; brother of the late Thomas and Robert; beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Mr. & Mrs. Haldi are founding members...

Jan 5, 2023

MARK P. HIGGINS, age 61, beloved son of Maureen (nee Gyuire) and Daniel J. Higgins; dear brother of Todd; cherished uncle of Monica and Gwyneth; much-loved nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away January 5, 2023.  A Memorial Mass at St. Patrick Church (West Park) will be announced by the family.

Jan 5, 2023

CINDY G. NOCK, age 51. Loving daughter of John and the late Barbara (née Eble); sister of Robin Nock (Quent) and Dawn Williams (Keith); aunt of Daniel McCarthy (Alice) and John McCarthy; niece, cousin, and friend of many. Cindy blessed everyone she met with her big beautiful smile and had a heart of gold. She made everybody laugh and...

Jan 4, 2023

KATHLEEN R. SHUTTERA (nee Burger) age 87, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2023.  Loving wife of 65 years to the late James. Dear mother of Jim(deceased) (Chris), Shirley Ann (deceased), Laura Bragg (Dave),  Shirley M Maulorico (Carmen), Mike, Ed (Sheila), Patty Eberhardt (Chris) Jean Ezinski (Dave), and Ann Shuttera (deceased) Grandmother of 19 and Great Grandmother of 19....

Jan 4, 2023

VINCENT CONWAY, age 84, native of Doona, Ballycroy, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved husband of the late Rita "Margaret" (nee O'Toole) and longtime companion of Kathleen Sheehan (nee Lackey). Devoted father of Maureen Reich (Mark) and Erin Houghton (Greg Szekely). Proud grandfather of Tyler Houghton. Loving son of the late Mary "Molly" Cleary. Dearest brother of Mary Lowry (David Joseph,...

Jan 4, 2023

ROBERT J. "BOBBY" BAKER, age 62, beloved husband of Anna (nee DeSantis); loving father of Jennifer Baker-Humphrey (Aaron) and Christopher; proud Grandpa of Michael, Myles and Jacob; brother of Carol Wilcox, Debbie Baker, Lisa Baker (deceased), Karen Meece, Jeff, Timmy and David (deceased); nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away unexpectedly January 4, 2023.  Funeral Service Tuesday, January...