Obituaries

Dec 14, 2021

GERALD M. "JERRY" PHALEN, age 89, beloved husband of the late Maureen A. (nee McNamara); loving father of Jean Pendleton (Van), Janet Michael, Joan Hayes (Michael), John (Elizabeth), Elizabeth and the late James; proud "Pop Pop" of Ben Michael, Brigid Kimbrell, Timothy Hayes, Patrick Hayes, Jennifer Riveros (Nick), Sarah Jones (Eugene), Marty Pendleton (Jenica), Annie Gorham (Brett), Marycait Holbrook...

Dec 11, 2021

DORIS J. WILSON (nee Beals) age 85; beloved mother of Robert Moses, John Moses and Cynthia Vojtek (Thomas); grandmother of Emily, Holly, Michael, Allison, Madison, Bailey and Jordan and great grandmother. Passed away December 11, 2021 at the Holy Family Home in Parma. All services will be private with burial in Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are...

Dec 11, 2021

THOMAS J. POWER, age 74, passed away peacefully after a brief but mighty fight against cancer. A proud Navy veteran serving in the Vietnam War and retired Cleveland firefighter, Tom lived a life of service to others-both friends and strangers. Known for his sense of humor, high golf handicap and ability to "fix" almost anything, this man of few...

Dec 10, 2021

ANDREW B. BOUGHNER III, age 81, beloved husband of the late Doris (nee Daugherty); loving father of Mark and Dorann; proud grandfather of Devon, Dani, Derek, Dustin and Dylan; brother of the late James V.; uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Retired U.S.P.S. clerk after many years at the Main Office on Orange Avenue.  U.S. Coast Guard veteran. ...

Dec 6, 2021

RICHARD E. "RICH" BARTSCHE, age 78. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Puszakowski); loving father of Christine "Tina" Williams (Bayard); caring grandfather of granddogs Penelope and Delilah; son the late Helen and Edwin Bartsche; brother of Mary Ann (Tony). Rich graduated from St. Ignatius High School and he was part of the first graduating class from Cleveland State University. Rich...

Dec 6, 2021

Master Sargent, Gary Thomas Sindelar, age 57, passed away December 6, 2021 after complications from Covid-19. Gary is survived by his loving wife, Amy Sindelar (Adler); father-in-law Rick Adler (Sharon); mother-in law, Carol Maser-Johnson ( Brian); and brother-in-law, Matthew Adler (Danielle). Gary is preceded in death by his mother, Betty Sindelar (Larsen) and his father, Edward Sindelar. Gary's siblings...

Dec 6, 2021

JOANNE C. DUDA (nee Boll), age 84, beloved wife of Joseph F.; loving mother of Sandy Riedel (Terry) and Mark (Amber); proud grandmother of Connor, Nathan and Zachary; sister of Carolyn Anderson, Robert Boll (Lee Ann) and Richard Boll (Kathy, deceased); beloved aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away December 6, 2021.  Funeral Mass Thursday, December 9, St. Bernadette...

Dec 5, 2021

ROBERT E. PARHAM, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Charlotte Jo (nee Taulbee); father of Larry Napier, David (Kerry), Jodi Warner (George) and the late Robert S. (Ruth); grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of six; brother of the late Paul, Betty Steins, Maxine Maloux and Richard; uncle and friend of many. Passed away December 5, 2021. Graveside service Tuesday,...

Dec 5, 2021

THOMAS A. "TOM" HOMES, age 57, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio passed away on December 5 th , 2021. Son of Richard Homes (deceased) and Patricia (Pat) Ferguson; Devoted father to Taylor Ludwig (nee Homes) and son-in-law David Ludwig; Grandfather of Lily Ludwig; Brother to Marty Homes and Sue Allgauer (nee Homes); brother-in-law to Debbie Homes (nee Fisher) and George...

Dec 2, 2021

AGNES D. MANCUSO (nee Restic), age 88.  Beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of Brenda Mancuso, Karla Velten (Mike) and Matthew; loving grandmother of Thomas, Emily, Joseph and Maria.  Passed away December 2, 2021.  All Services Private.  Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Dec 1, 2021

JEANNE GRINNELL (nee Rushing) age 95. Beloved wife of the late Roy; mother of Patrycya Hill, Barbara Skortz, Steve Grinnell (Delores) and the late Sandy Power (the late Jay); grandmother of Todd Hill, Robert Grinnell, Jay Power, Teri Plummer (Joe), Sheri Thibo (Todd), Kelley Williams (Rodney) and Christopher Power; great-grandmother of many. daughter of the late Bamah and Lawrence...

Dec 1, 2021

RICHARD A. BARTOS, age 78. Father of Michael (Brie) and Anthony (Margee); grandfather of Isabella, Giulia and Anthony Bartos Jr. and Ashley Sevinsky (Steve) and Dominique and Giavanna Todaro; brother and friend of  many. Richard was a proud USPS mail carrier for the city of Fairview Park for 36 years and a 41-year friend of Bill W. and Dr....

Nov 30, 2021

JOHN J. "JACK" BURKE II, age 89, beloved husband of Judy (nee Post); loving father of Brittan DiSanto (Fred) and John III; caring grandfather of Anthony "T.J." DiSanto; son of the late Lucille and John Burke Sr.; brother of David (Betsy), Catherine (deceased), Joan Kaelin, Kenneth (deceased) and Lucille Dobeck (deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many.  Jack was very...

Nov 30, 2021

THOMAS CHRISTOPHER BULGRIN, age 57, passed away on November 30, 2021. A family farewell was held on December 2, 2021.

Tom was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Bulgrin, his mother Agnes Bulgrin (nee Prachar).

Tom is survived by his beloved wife, Connie Bulgrin (nee Woloschak), brothers Richard Bulgrin (Claudia) and Charles Bulgrin (Dawn)...

Nov 27, 2021

ERNEST E. "ERNIE" PETO, age 83; beloved husband of Carol (nee Jankowski); loving father of Jeff (Dave), Jim (Diana), Sharon Caroscio (Joe), Susan Starkey (Brian) and Christine Wright (John); proud grandfather of 10; great-grandfather of 5; brother of Joyce Nicholas (Deno) and Elizabeth Schaaf; uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Navy veteran. Ernie was a self-employed small business owner...

Nov 27, 2021

ROBERT L. "BOB" WEISBARTH, age 87, beloved husband of the late Colletta F. (nee Komora); loving father of Gerald (Annemarie), John (Terri), Dan, Mike (Kathy), Patty Carney (Dave) and Chrissy May (T.J.); proud grandfather of 17 and great-grandfather of 14; brother of Walter (Dorothy) (both deceased), Charles (Margrette) (both deceased), Edward (Alice) (both deceased), Joseph (Sarah, deceased) and William...

Nov 27, 2021

JEFFREY J. HABAT, SR. age 61. Beloved husband of the late Judith (nee Balash); father of Jeffrey Jr. (Diana), Elaine Diaz (John), Sarah Terry (Bill), Sandra Balash, Gerald Balash and John Balash (Rhonda); grandfather of 10; brother of Mark, Wayne, Patty, Paul and the  late Edward; uncle and friend of many. Passed away November 27, 2021. Friends may call...

Nov 25, 2021

LORETTA M. MOHAR (nee Wisniewski), age 92, of North Olmsted, died peacefully on November 25, 2021. Loretta  was born  July 2, 1929 in Cleveland, a daughter of the late Peter and Cecilia. She is preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Joseph Mohar; son, Gregory Mohar; grandson, Nathan Yencha. After graduating from Marymount High School, Loretta married...

Nov 25, 2021

BRAD L. STUDD, age 72, passed away on November 25, 2021. Devoted and most loving husband of Karen M. for 27 wonderful years of marriage.  Loving father of Dawn (deceased) and Robert (Karen); dearest grandfather of Tabatha and Elijah; son of Clifford and Mary Ethel (both deceased); loving son-in-law of Joan; beloved brother of Patricia Lou Hanna (deceased), Delores...

Nov 25, 2021

RICHARD J. WESBECHER, age 72, of Strongsville, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer November 25, 2021.  He was a cherished and loving husband, father, Pops, brother, uncle and friend who will be greatly missed by all that knew him.  He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Kathleen (nee Almasie); loving father of Steven (deceased), Traci...