Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

FRANCES MARIE BANDA, beloved sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 4, 2025, at 12:05 a.m. She was 75 years old. Born on January 14, 1950, to Victoria and Eliseo Banda, Fran was one of eight siblings. She is lovingly remembered by her brothers and sisters: Al Banda (Micky), Mary Carney (Rich), Bob Banda, Lucy Banda...

Aug 2, 2025

JAMES ALLEN KOTLYN, 79, North Olmsted resident, an Air Force veteran, loving husband, father, stepfather, brother, grandfather, and friend departed this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the morning of August 2, 2025 following a long battle with Dementia and cancer. Jim was born July 9, 1946, in Cleveland, OH to Joseph Kotlyn and...

Jul 31, 2025

MARJORIE B. MURRAY (nee Fox), age 105, beloved wife of the late John; beloved mother of Thomas (Kathy) and Dawn Muhlhan (Edward, deceased); dear grandmother of six and great-grandmother of 4.5; sister of the late August Fox; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away July 31, 2025.  Funeral Service Monday, August 4, at 11 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL...

Jul 31, 2025

LOUISE F. WULLSCHLAGER (nee Marano) age 109. Beloved wife of 53 years to the late John; devoted mother of Dave, Diane Konschak and Doug (her caregiver); cherished grandmother of Dave Jr., Beth Wendland (Tom), Dan (Liz Palisin) and Dana Joyce (Rob); great-grandmother of Ianthe, Athena, Ben, Chris, Nick, Mikaela, Julia and Emily; dear sister of the late Emma Peluso...

Jul 31, 2025

THERESA A. CALLAHAN (nee Cipiti), age 85; loving mother of Patty Callahan-Shular (Ted), John (Karla), Patrick, Joe, Kevin (Brandy) and Chris (Renee); beloved grandmother of 8, great grandmother of 8; sister of Diana Surmitis and the late Virginia Hilliard and Maria Jibran; aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away July 31, 2025. Funeral Mass Friday, August 8, St....

Jul 30, 2025

ANNA MAY "SIS" DeWERTH (nee Elish), age 93, beloved wife of 72 years of Douglas W.; loving mother of Shirley Cyples (Al) and Douglas J. (Debbie); dear Grams of Jeremiah Lamson (Jamie) and great-Grams of Juliana, Jackson, Jacie, Jonah and Joy; sister of John Elish and the late Raymond and George Elish; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed...

Jul 29, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Roberta "Bertie" Sue Sanders, age 77, who passed away peacefully in her home on July 29, 2025 in Olmsted Twp., OH.  She was born on July 17, 1948 in East Cleveland, OH to Robert E. and Helen S. (Turos) Sanders. She was preceded in death by her parents and her only...

Jul 29, 2025

MICHAEL J. RUMANCIK

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Michael Joseph Rumancik. Mike left this world on July 29th at the age of 78 after a brief yet brave battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mike – AKA Stoney, Iron Mike, Poppi, The Colonel...

Jul 28, 2025

DAVID A. LEONARD, age 71, beloved son of the late Lois (nee Leonard) and Charles F. Leonard; dear brother of Dale (Paula), Mark (Lon) and Scott; uncle, great uncle and cousin of many.  Dave retired after many years of service as a social worker for Cuyahoga County.  Passed away July 28, 2025.  All Services will be private with burial...

Jul 28, 2025

SR. CATHERINE FITZGERALD, SIW (formerly Sr. Mary Fatima), age 90, member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word for 75 years.  Beloved daughter of the late Margaret (nee Danaher) and Daniel Fitzgerald; dearest sister of Sr. Eileen Fitzgerald and the late Michael Fitzgerald, Thomas Fitzgerald, Margaret O'Brien and Sr. Jerome Fitzgerald; sister-in-law of Carmel Fitzgerald; loved by nieces, nephews...

Jul 26, 2025

MARILYN THERESE MAURER HEHNEN, affectionately known as "Mary" by her friends and family, passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at her home in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born March 30th, 1947, to the late Willard and Adele Maurer (Mahon). Mary was a graduate of Magnificat High School (1965) and graduated from Ursuline College (1969), with a bachelor's...

Jul 26, 2025

MARY JANE DAVIS (nee Kovacs) age 84 passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 26, 2025 after a several year illness. She was the beloved wife and best friend for over 53 years to James M.; loving mother of Michael; dear grandmother of Scott; mother-in-law of Melissa; cherished sister of Shirley McCowan and the late...

Jul 25, 2025

SANDRA LEE CARPENTER PEACO, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully with her family by her side. She was born on July 2, 1961, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Mildred (nee Przyborowski) and Del Carpenter.

Sandy was the quiet one of five sisters — soft-spoken, kind, and steady. She carried herself with dignity and grace, never...

Jul 24, 2025

DIANNE M. KRIECHBAUM, age 74. Loving daughter of the late Dorothy (nee King) and Casimer Kriechbaum; sister of Kathryn Griffioen (Bill), Gretchen Calderhead (Jay) and the late Karen Davis (the late Steve); aunt of Fritz Griffioen (Rebecca), Ruth Burt (Dan), Anna Cahill, Hans Griffioen (Stephanie), Rachael Kirkham (Andrew), Ben Griffioen (Rebecca), Libby Hannibal (Paul), T.J. Austin, Jeremy Austin (Flavia)...

Jul 22, 2025

DANIEL J. HIGGINS, age 85. Retired Sgt. City of Cleveland Division of Police. Beloved husband of 65 years to Maureen (nee Gyuire); loving father of Todd and the late Mark; dear grandfather of Monica and Gwyneth; son of the late Margaret (nee Offinger) and William Higgins; brother of Cathy Baker and 8 deceased siblings; uncle and friend of many....

Jul 22, 2025

JOANNE E. BECK (nee Haburt) age 93. Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Don (Pegi); doting grandmother of Christopher Beck (Aharon) and Erica Hennes (Jake); great-grandmother of Emerson Beck, Teagan Beck, and Petra Hennes; sister of the late Peter, Albert, and Joseph Haburt, Stella Grega and Florence Zavocky; dear aunt and great aunt of many. Passed...

Jul 22, 2025

PATRICIA McCANN (née Keil), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025, at the age of 90. A longtime resident of Rocky River, Ohio, Patricia's warmth and love for her family left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.

Born on August 19, 1934, to Merton and Helen Keil, Patricia grew...

Jul 19, 2025

LEE E. ELLER, JR., age 64, beloved husband of 42 years to Lynda (nee Kirsch); loving father of Sarah Allen, Jason Eller (Rhiannon) and Steven Eller; doting "Pumpaw" of Trevor and Maverick Allen; beloved son of Lee E. Eller , Sr. and the late Linda Eller (nee Pauley); dear brother of Cathy Eller; uncle, cousin and friend of many. ...

Jul 17, 2025

WILLIAM R. CIMINO, age 85, beloved husband of the late Audrey Ann (nee Staso); loving father of Michael Cimino; son of the late Rose (nee Liota) and William Cimino; and dear brother of Francine Cole (Raymond).  Passed away July 17, 2025.  Funeral Mass Tuesday, July 22, St. Adalbert Church (66 Adalbert St., Berea) at 11 A.M.  Interment St. Adalbert...

Jul 15, 2025

D. ANN LESTER (nee Gitcheff), age 99 1/2, beloved wife of the late Harry Lester and Edward Tisdial; mother of Edward Tisdial (deceased) and Joyce Dickson; dear Grandma of Heather McLaughlin (Peter); step-Grandma of Darren Petrauskis and Dawn Petrauskis-Minnich, Valentine Brett and John Lester; sister of the late George Gitcheff, Rose Jones and Steve Gitcheff; aunt and great-aunt of...