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Alex Vary, Jr.

Alex Vary, Jr.

Jun 14, 2023

ALEX VARY, JR., age 92. Beloved husband of the late Ilse (nee Zeller); loving father of Isolde "Kim" Stipek (Timothy) and Eric Vary (Gay); grandfather of Christina Bell (Scott), Erika Vary, Natalie Stipek and Alexander Stipek.

Alex Vary retired from NASA's Lewis Research Center after over 36 years as research scientist and supervisor. He began his NASA...

Wilma D. Drazen

Wilma D. Drazen

Jun 12, 2023

WILMA D. DRAZEN (nee Droste), age 82, beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Bruce, Brian (Ranita), Cheryl, Kevin (Irene) and Gregory (Andrea); proud grandma of Shelby, Ameeah, Brian Jr., Nyeemah, Makeera (deceased), Kayla, Robbie, Kristen, Blake, Peyton, Carter, Benjamin and Alexander; daughter of the late Emma (nee Reimer) and William Droste; sister of William Droste and...

Douglas B. "Max" Vaughan

Douglas B. "Max" Vaughan

Jun 11, 2023

DOUGLAS B. "Max" VAUGHAN from North Olmsted, alumnus of Bay Village High School and Muskingum College, died at the age of 69 Sunday, June 11, joining his son Brett. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Carol, his daughter Kate Vaughan, his son-in-law Bill Ward, and grandchildren Braeden and Emma. He is remembered by all who knew...

Donald P. Wingenfeld

Donald P. Wingenfeld

Jun 11, 2023

DONALD P. WINGENFELD, age 89, beloved husband of the late Rita A. (nee Weisbarth); loving father of Paul (Barb), Stephen (Diane), Mark (Patricia), Gary (Deborah), David (Sherri), Ann Ols (Ron), Dan (Suzi) and Brian (Kristin); dear grandfather of 19 and great-grandfather of 20; brother of Neal (Juanita) and Mary Bisesi; uncle and great-uncle of many.  Passed away unexpectedly June...

Michael J. "Mickey" Grace

Michael J. "Mickey" Grace

Jun 10, 2023

MICHAEL J. "MICKEY" GRACE age 85, beloved husband of 59 years to Nancy (nee Thorne); loving father of Cynthia and Michael (Michele); proud grandpa of Breanna "Skye"; brother of David (Eileen), Marie Wyrock (Dick) and the late Kathleen Kelly; beloved uncle and dear friend of many. Mickey was a longtime employee and retired from American Greetings and was a...

Elaine B. Travis

Elaine B. Travis

Jun 9, 2023

ELAINE B. TRAVIS (nee Bryant), age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 9, 2023.

Beloved wife of Richard for 58 years, cherished mother of Russell (Alma), Kimberly Ray (Brian) and Bethany Travis Klesh. Grandmother of Zachary, Lucy, and Samuel Ray, Avery, and Kendalyn Klesh. Sister to Karen Davis (Phil), Wayne Bryant, Carol Snell,...

Colleen A. Mcquaid

Colleen A. Mcquaid

Jun 9, 2023

COLLEEN A. McQUAID (nee Rancour), beloved wife of Michael H., dear mother of Michael P., loving daughter of the late Kathleen (nee Duffy) and William Rancour, cherished sister of Thomas Rancour, Susan Higgins (Francis), Mary Ellen Bringman (James), Denise Blackburn, William Rancour, Patrick Rancour (Renee) and the late John, Michael and Daniel Rancour. Colleen was a fun and loving...

Julie R. Nolan

Julie R. Nolan

Jun 7, 2023

JULIE R. NOLAN (nee Davis), age 61, beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Kamie Stringer (Matthew), Katherine Cermak (Jamie Butcher), William (deceased) (Shannon) and Jessica; dear grandmother of Lucas, Payten, Kristine, Joseph, Nicolas, William, Liam and Emmalyn; great-grandmother of Leilani; sister of Jeff, Thomas and Robert Davis; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away June 7,...

Lawrence B. Hamblen

Lawrence B. Hamblen

Jun 7, 2023

LAWRENCE B. HAMBLEN, age 81. Loving father of Brian; son of the late Grace (nee Haddad) and Lawrence Hamblen; brother of Sandra Lavdas (Peter) and Richard Hamblen (Teddy); uncle of Alysia Hardy, Vanessa Glaser, Anthony Lavdas, Bradley Hamblen, Missy Hamblen, and Chloe Sidick; great-unlce of Alexandra Stephan, Christopher Hamblen, Gabby Hamblen, Bobby Hardy, Adriana Hardy, Anthony Lavdas and Peter...

Joan Marie Ryan

Joan Marie Ryan

Jun 7, 2023

JOAN MARIE RYAN (nee Hanrahan), age 86. Peacefully passed away on June 7, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Beloved wife of 66 years to the late Richard P. Ryan; loving mother of Patrick (Susan), Michael (Marietta), Rich (dec. Mary Ellen)(Patricia), Terry (Tammy), Tim (Sue), Kathy Schreiber (Eric), Mary (dec), Karen Tigue (Jeff), and Danny (Dreama). She is preceded...

Kathleen T. Petro

Kathleen T. Petro

Jun 6, 2023

KATHLEEN T. PETRO (nee Rutledge) age 76. Loving mother of Colleen Petro, John Petro (Kristin) and Amy Van Ness (Don); grandmother of Oscar Jr., Olivia, Ethan, Bryson and Kayden; sister of Rosemary Gieb, Mary Gladys, Robert Rutledge, Michael Rutledge and the late Patrick Rutledge, Margaret McCutcheon and Geraldine Hammond; aunt and friend of many. Passed away June 6, 2023....

Robert C. Dorr

Robert C. Dorr

Jun 6, 2023

ROBERT C. DORR, age 68, beloved father of Terrance Dorr and Kristen Hopfe (David); grandfather of Dominic, Emily and Benjamin; son of the late Patricia (nee Rochford) and Edward Dorr; brother of James Carlin (deceased), Cindy Dorr, Brian Carlin, Mary Clark, Patrick Dorr (deceased) (Myrna) and Brigitte Dorr; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed June 6, 2023.  All...

Irene M. Tomechko

Irene M. Tomechko

Jun 5, 2023

IRENE M. TOMECHKO (nee Kundla), age 91, beloved wife of the late Richard E.; loving mother of Bernadette Diaz (Joey); proud grandmother of Allison Edwards (Gary) and Zachary Diaz; great-grandmother of Isabelle and Liliana Edwards; sister of Robert Kundla and the late John and Edward Kundla; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away June 5, 2023.  Funeral Service Saturday,...

Anthony J. Tango

Anthony J. Tango

Jun 4, 2023

ANTHONY J. TANGO, age 33, loving father of Damian and Arihanna; beloved son of Anthony M. Tango and Renee Foley (Robert); dear brother of Nicole Tango, Rachael Tango (Jon), Leah Boros, Katie Woods (Daniel) and Lauren Foley; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Proud member Ironworkers Local 17.  Passed away June 4, 2023.  Funeral Service Monday, June 12, at...

Maxwell B. Stillwagon

Maxwell B. Stillwagon

Jun 4, 2023

MAX STILLWAGON, 52, died at 4:55 AM on Sunday, June 4, 2023, after a brief illness. The cause of his death was right heart failure. His last act was to give the gift of life through organ donation and his kidneys will go to help two recipients. His son, Hunter Stillwagon, deeply loved by Max, was joined by his...

Barbara M. Coyle

Barbara M. Coyle

Jun 3, 2023

BARBARA M. COYLE (nee Clancy) born May first 1937 passed June third 2023. She was the youngest of eight children born to John and Nora Clancy (nee Coyne). Born in Greentree, PA and raised in the Pittsburgh area, Barbara served in the Women's Army Air Corp. Barbara is the mother of Daniel Coyle (Elizabeth) and Mary Beth Golan (Ryan),...

Lorianne "Lorie" Davis

Lorianne "Lorie" Davis

Jun 3, 2023

On Saturday morning, June 3rd 2023, our mother, Lorianne A. Davis passed away unexpectedly at the age of 88. While we were aware she was suffering from complications related to congestive heart failure, we did not expect that she would be taken from us so suddenly.

A celebration of life for Lorie and her son Neal (Willie)...

Rose Ann Wise

Rose Ann Wise

Jun 2, 2023

ROSE ANN WISE (nee Kilbane), (92), beloved wife of the late Arthur Michael, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2023, in her home in Westlake, OH.  She was the loving mother of Kathryn, Colleen Fabrick, Michael (Mary Kay), Patricia Greller (dec. Sean), Martin (Lorraine), Eileen, Thomas (Katie), and James A. (Patty). Rose Ann treasured her grandchildren: Colleen, Allison, Kyle...

Maureen M. Finan

Maureen M. Finan

Jun 2, 2023

MAUREEN M. "MOR" "RINI" FINAN (nee Tinta), age 74, beloved wife of Robert J., Jr.; loving mother of Robert J. III (Margaret) of Colorado; proud grandmother of Tess; daughter of the late Ann (nee Gibney) and Steve Tinta; dear sister of James Tinta (her twin), Jean Spitalsky (Mark) and Nancy Tinta Melkonian; beloved aunt, cousin and friend of many. ...

Barbara L. Ladd

Barbara L. Ladd

May 29, 2023

BARBARA L.  LADD (nee Bundus) age 80, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2023 with her family by her side.  Beloved wife of the late Roger Ladd.  Survived by daughter Denise Manak (Pat) of Bay Village, son David Ladd (Lori) of Portland, Oregon; Grandsons Jack Manak, Luke Manak and Jacob Ladd; sister Karen Miller (Jack); Sisters-in-law Sally Ladd  and...

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