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Larry R. Hamilton

Larry R. Hamilton

Jul 3, 2022

LARRY RAY HAMILTON, 82, of North Olmsted died July 3, 2022 surrounded by his wife and children.  He was the beloved husband of 60 years to Anna Marie Hamilton (nee Mock).  Loving father of Cindy, Cathy and Larry.  Born March 26, 1940 in Dunbar, West Virginia to Floyd Edward Hamilton and Mabel Ann Hamilton (Mowery), brother of Kay Suffok. ...

Jean P. Manzuk

Jean P. Manzuk

Jul 3, 2022

JEAN P. MANZUK (nee Carroll) age 71. Beloved wife of the late John; loving mother of Allison Manzuk (Will Crichlow), Andrea Manzuk and the late Catherine; dear grandmother of Adelaide and Helena. Passed away July 3, 2022. Funeral Service Friday, July 8, at 11:00 AM in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS where...

Gary E. Witcraft

Gary E. Witcraft

Jul 2, 2022

GARY E. WITCRAFT age 68. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve "Jenny" (nee Weiss); loving father of Mark; brother of the late Gayle Bandsuch; uncle, cousin and friend of many. Retired from Progressive Field. Passed away July 2, 2022. Funeral Service Tuesday July 5, at 7:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT...

Dr. Joseph L. Faust, Iii

Dr. Joseph L. Faust, Iii

Jun 30, 2022

DR. JOSEPH L. FAUST, III, age 84, beloved husband of 61 years to Mary Ann (nee Mullen); loving father of Debbie, Joseph L., IV (Kristine, deceased), Michael (Catherine), Daniel (Lillian), David (Cheryl), Mary Kay, Bob and Laura; father-in-law of Kevin McHale; proud grandfather of 25 and great-grandfather of 8; brother of Judy Guarnera (Steve Kliewer); uncle and great uncle...

David "Joe" Lowry

David "Joe" Lowry

Jun 30, 2022

DAVID "JOE" LOWRY, age 85. Native of Ballinteeaun, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved husband of 59 years to Mary Ann (nee Corrigan); father of David, Mary Kapferer (Scott), Theresa Wisniewski (Steven), Kathleen Milewski (Scott) and Thomas (Kim); grandfather of five; great-grandfather of two; brother of Mary Ruane and the late Anne Sheridan, Thomas, Owen, Michael and Martin; uncle and...

Daniel Garner Mccrae

Daniel Garner Mccrae

Jun 29, 2022

DANIEL GARNER McCRAE, 37, of North Royalton OH passed away June 29, 2022.  He was the beloved son of Linda Garner McCrae and William McCrae (Teri); cherished brother of Katrice and William; loving uncle of Anna and Corinne; and the beloved nephew and cousin of many.

Daniel was born with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CdLS). Doctors said...

Judith L. Strang

Judith L. Strang

Jun 28, 2022

JUDITH L. STRANG (nee Harris) age 74, was a devoted wife of 55 years to Steve; loving mother of Davin (Gia), Aaron (Jill) and Leah Masterson (Michael); grandmother of Alyssa, Matthew, Kelly, Jonah, Kolby, Kaia, Shamus, Riley, Finn and Emma; sister of Deborah Smith and the late Patricia Hoffman and William; aunt, friend and faithful follower of...

Joseph E. Devera

Joseph E. Devera

Jun 28, 2022

JOSEPH E. DEVERA, age 90. Retired member of Pipefitters Local 120. Beloved husband of 67 years to Cornelia (nee Kovach); father of Joseph Jr. (Michelle) and the late Julia; grandfather of Joshua and Jenna; brother of the late Florence, Ruth, Elizabeth, John and Peggy; uncle and friend of many. Passed away June 28, 2022. Graveside Services were held July...

Laurene M. Clark

Laurene M. Clark

Jun 27, 2022

LAURENE M. CLARK (nee Williams), age 66, beloved wife of 50 years to Leonard R. Clark, Jr.; loving mother of Penny L. Pridemore and Leonard G. Clark; proud grandmother of Paul, Jamie, Garrett, Ariana and Leland; sister of Sally Menyhart (Pete), Larry Williams (Tracy) and the late Michael Williams; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Laurene was a longtime employee...

Wayne Lawson

Wayne Lawson

Jun 27, 2022

WAYNE LAWSON, age 74, beloved husband of Betty (nee Garra); loving father of David (Deb) and Heather (Keith Konnerth); special granddaddy to Maddison, Sophie and Liam; brother of Myrtle Wells (Gene) (both deceased), Wendell (Sue), Helen Behner (Dennis), Kenneth (deceased), Phyllis (deceased) and Leon; uncle and great-uncle of many.  U.S. Army Vietnam veteran.  Wayne retired from Ford Motor Co....

Joan C. Banak

Joan C. Banak

Jun 27, 2022

JOAN C. BANAK (nee Woide), age 88, In her own words;  "beloved daughter of the late William and Ethel; dear wife of the late Frank J.; friend to those who know who they are.  No visitation.  Memorial Service Friday, July 15, West Park United Church of Christ (3909 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111) at 11:00 A.M.  In lieu...

George P. Leicht, Md

George P. Leicht, Md

Jun 25, 2022

A new beam flashed from the lighthouse at the home of Jacob and Gizella Leicht on December 28th 1922. And after 99 ½ years that bright shining beam was extinguished on Saturday, June 25th, as George Peter Leicht closed his eyes for the last time. Dressed in a T-shirt of his beloved St Ignatius wildcats and watching the Cleveland...

Helen Dobias

Helen Dobias

Jun 25, 2022

HELEN DOBIAS (nee Kovach), age 71, beloved wife of 53 years to Edward J.; loving mother of Michelle Hung and Edward (Holly); proud Grammie of Karina Hung and Kyle and Addison Hepp; sister of Alice Lorenzi and Darlene Kovach; aunt of Gary Lorenzi, Brian Lorenzi (deceased), Larry Lorenzi, and Jessie Silver. Helen was a longtime Registered Nurse and retired...

Ramona R. Hillman

Ramona R. Hillman

Jun 24, 2022

RAMONA R. HILLMAN (nee Hahn) age 93, beloved wife of the late Lloyd, loving mother of Cathy (of Missouri)), Allan (Pam) (of Nebraska) and Lynette Scullen (deceased) (Rick) (of Ohio), grandmother of Matt (Shawna), Sarah (Gabe), Brendon (Courtney) and Courtney (Adam), great grandmother of James, Maverick and Everly, sister of Rodger Hahn (deceased) (Pollie), Kenneth Hahn (Marilyn) (both deceased),...

Margaret A. "Maggie" Kilbane

Margaret A. "Maggie" Kilbane

Jun 24, 2022

MARGARET A. "MAGGIE" KILBANE age 33, left this world in the early morning hours of June 24, 2022. Maggie leaves behind her biggest fans, adoring father; Frank, siblings; Christine Amsden (Jeff), Bryan (Brenda) and Mary Hudak (Roger). She is already tremendously missed by her five nephews, Josh, Jon, Kevin, Brendan and Connor. Maggie was greeted in heaven by her...

Elaine L. Poole

Elaine L. Poole

Jun 23, 2022

ELAINE L. POOLE (nee Seitz) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Charles "Chuck"; mother of Sherry Thomas, Cathy Frans (Gene) and Patty Zsigo (Jerry); grandmother of Michael, Megan, Amy, Lisa, Christopher, Nicole, Jerry and Britney; great-grandmother of 14; sister of the late Marjorie, Roy, Virginia Jackson and Ruth Walters; aunt and friend of many. Passed away June 23,...

John R. Yankura

John R. Yankura

Jun 21, 2022

JOHN R. YANKURA, age 87, loving husband of 62 years to Marilyn (nee Merrick); father of John (Tracey), Donald (Julie), Judy Nahrstedt, and Bill (Tammy); beloved grandfather and great grandfather. John was a Coast Guard veteran and long time employee of the City of Lakewood. Passed away June 21, 2022. Graveside service on Friday, June 24, 2022 at Sunset...

Carol L. Rini

Carol L. Rini

Jun 21, 2022

CAROL L. RINI (nee McDonagh), age 90, beloved wife of the late Robert A.; loving mother of Robert "Mick" (Debbie), James (Sandy), Paul (Gina) and Kevin (Kimberly); proud grandmother of Beth Clyde (Tom), Renee Kurz (Nate), Jill Roberts (Geoff), Alisha Binder (Brad), Megan Benedictis (Jeff), Jon Washington, Samantha Kurowski (Alex), Adam, Emily, David and Lauren; great-grandmother of ten; dear...

Peter J. Kanally

Peter J. Kanally

Jun 19, 2022

PETER J. KANALLY, age 47, beloved son of Susan (nee Anderson) and the late John Kanally; loving brother of Patrick Kanally and Katie Mann (Brad); dear uncle of Olivia and Jackson Mann; nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away June 19, 2022.  All services private.

Arline Petras

Arline Petras

Jun 19, 2022

ARLINE PETRAS (nee Piskic), age 89, beloved mother of Michael, Ronald and Richard (deceased) (Jill) and much-loved grandmother.  Passed away June 19, 2022.  All services will be private.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to City Dogs of Cleveland, 2690 W. 7th St., Cleveland, OH 44113.

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