Obituaries

Jul 6, 2021

JAMES E. ALMADY, age 83, beloved husband of 61 years to Carole (nee Borngen); loving father of Renee Szabo (Tim), Monica Nestoff (Dave), Christine Martin, James (Michelle), Robert (Cindy), Paul and Joseph (Ashley); proud grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 8; brother of John (Sue) and Robert (Linda); uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.  Mr. Almady was a longtime...

Jul 5, 2021

RONALD EDWARD FIEDLER, left this world suddenly on Monday, July 5, 2021, at the age of 78.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years Carolyn (Mielnik) Fiedler, daughter Melissa Fiedler, daughter and son-in-law Jeanette (Fiedler) Botsch and Horst Botsch, grandchildren, Alexander Habyl, Elizabeth (Ella) Habyl, Riley Habyl-Nguyen and her husband Nathan Nguyen, bonus grand-children Zachary, Jacob and...

Jul 5, 2021

JOSEPH T. BRADESCA III, age 46, beloved father of Joseph T. IV; dear fiancé of Erika Racy; dear son of Peggy Wingenfeld (nee McMahon) (Doug Wingenfeld) and Joseph T. Bradesca Jr.; brother of Tom, Debbie, Matt, Rosemary and Jenna; uncle of Stelth and Jaqua and special "Uncle Go" to Delaney and Reilly; great-uncle of Casper; nephew, cousin and friend...

Jul 4, 2021

MARY ELLEN O'SHEA (nee Watrus), beloved wife of 43 years to Michael I.; loving mother of Molly O'Shea Lieb (Tim) and Conor; proud grandmother of Quinn Ann Lieb and Colman O'Shea Lieb; daughter of the late Virginia (nee Herris) and Edgar Watrus; sister of James Watrus (deceased) (Carol), Anne Gorski (Mike) and the late Gerard "Jerry" Watrus; sister-in-law of...

Jul 3, 2021

JOSEPH B. WOODS age 54; loving father and most proud dad of Sydney and Tyler, beloved son of the late Ellen Rae (nee Schuster) and William T. Woods, dear brother of William F., Dennis J., David T., Maureen Bissler (Fred), Fred J., Jean McCormick (Dale), Mark (Debbie), Thomas J., Patricia Schilling (Robb), Ellen McCafferty (Dennis) and Jacqueline Marconi (John);...

Jul 3, 2021

HILDA A. DENK (nee Reinhart) age 88. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late Francis "Babe"; mother of Christine Belcher (Daniel), Elisabeth Denk, Laura Doyle (Terry), Diane Mastonicolas (Bill), Sharon Slader (Bill) and Annmarie Trickett (Prentis); grandmother of Jennifer, Brian, Emily, Matthew, Amanda, Angela, Claire, Stephanie, Grace, Monica, Ryan, Megan and Adam; sister of Eleanor Jimenez (Ben) and...

Jul 2, 2021

MARK R. LINGLE, age 52, beloved son of Karen Lingle (Robert Christopher); loving brother of Glenn (Sharon) and Joe (deceased); nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Dear companion of Vanessa Vellam.  Passed away July 2, 2021.  All services private.

Jul 1, 2021

LOIS VIRGINIA ZOLAR (nee Hodgson), born February 16, 1928, entered into rest on July 1, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Frank; devoted mother of Kathleen (Scott), Teresa (John) and Karen; dear sister of Carol; aunt, cousin and friend to many.

Lois was an active member in her community, had a lifelong involvement in Girl Scouting, named...

Jun 30, 2021

BETTY R. GIBBONS (nee Schaub) age 94. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; mother of Thomas "Buzz" (Sharon), Sean (Carm), Kevin, Colleen Broomfield (David), James and the late Timothy; grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 5; sister of the late Raymond, Robert, Mary Smithson, Marge Hanniford and John; aunt of many. Passed away June 30, 2021. Friends may call at...

Jun 30, 2021

CLIFFORD L. WAGNER, age 86, formerly of Lakewood, OH.  Beloved husband of the late Gayle (nee Charboneau).  Passed away at Vista Springs Greenbrier in Parma, OH on June 30, 2021.  All services private.

Jun 29, 2021

SANDRA L. CONROY (nee Corona) age 78. Beloved wife of 57 years to Bill; mother of Billy, Gail Bates (Marty) and Lisa Bartone-Strube (Phil); grandmother of Brennan and Garrett Bates; sister of Dale, Dennis and the late Noreen Perez and Laverda Angers; aunt and friend of many. Passed away June 29, 2021. Funeral Mass Wednesday, July 7, St. Clement...

Jun 27, 2021

CHRISTINE M. DROST (nee Groholy) age 75; beloved wife of Donald G., step mother of Dan (Janice) and Richard; grandmother of Mariel, Bryan and Rhea; daughter of the late Mary Anne (nee Vetrovsky) and Joseph Groholy; sister of the late Joseph Groholy; beloved aunt, cousin and friend of many. Christine worked for many years and retired as a supervisor...

Jun 26, 2021

MATTHEW HOUGH GUGALA, age 32, loving father of Madison Taylor Gugala; beloved son of Mary Hough (Ralph Thomas) and the late David Gugala; dear brother of Amanda Hough, Julia Hough and David Gugala; dear nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away June 26, 2021.  Funeral Mass Friday, July 2, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 10 A.M.  Friends...

Jun 26, 2021

MAUREEN A. PHALEN (nee McNamara) age 88; beloved wife of 64 years to Jerry; loving mother of Jean Pendleton (Van), Janet Michael, Joan Hayes (Michael), John (Elizabeth), Elizabeth and the late James; proud "MawMaw" of Ben Michael, Brigid Kimbrell, Timothy Hayes, Patrick Hayes, Jennifer Riveros (Nick), Sarah Jones (Eugene), Marty Pendleton (Jenica), Annie Gorham (Brett), Marycait Holbrook (Chris), Molly,...

Jun 24, 2021

KELLY ANNE MILLS (nee Merriman) age 58; beloved wife of Robert; loving mother of Katie Lincho (Justin) and Kirk; cherished daughter of Ruth  (nee Bowden) and the late Ty Merriman; dear sister of Joanne Miller, Tim Merriman (Lynn), Tom Merriman (deceased), Pat Merriman (Kirsten), Michael Merriman (deceased), Terry Merriman (Susan) and Sean Merriman; beloved niece, aunt, cousin and dear...

Jun 24, 2021

THOMAS G. McDONOUGH, age 69, beloved son of the late Mary Jane (nee McGilly) and John McDonough; dear brother of Timothy (Barbara), Paul (Mary), Kevin (Linda), Karen, and Joe (Meghan); beloved nephew, uncle, great-uncle, cousin, and friend of many.  Retired from the City of Cleveland Division of Water.  Passed away unexpectedly June 24, 2021.  Funeral Service Tuesday, June 29,...

Jun 23, 2021

DANIEL P. HIRKALA, age 67, beloved husband of the late Debra S. (nee Erhardt); loving father of Ryan and Danielle Fogarty (Michael); proud Boompa of Marielle, Abigail and Aidan; son of the late Agnes (nee Gavin) and George Hirkala; dear brother of Gerri Popovich (Nicholas M.D., deceased), Mickey McIntyre (Pat), George (Laurel) and Kathy Losey (Dick, deceased); beloved uncle,...

Jun 21, 2021

LESLIE A. MAXIMOVICH (nee Recker), age 54.  Loving wife of Randy; loving mother of Brittany Riolo and Brandon; grandmother of Addison Rose and Isabella Grace Riolo; beloved daughter of Carol (nee Lombardo) and Jerry Recker; dear sister of Lori Steele (John); aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away June 21, 2021.  Funeral Service Saturday, June 26, at 10:00...

Jun 21, 2021

Funeral Mass for Joanna H. (nee Belanich) Garry, 86, of Medina, will be 12 noon Saturday at St. Francis Xavier Church, 606 E. Washington St., Medina.  Joanna passed away Monday, June 21, 2021 at her residence.  She was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Cleveland.  Joanna earned her nursing degree at St. John College and a Bachelor of Health Care...

Jun 18, 2021

NICHOLAS J. FILLO, age 83. Beloved husband of 46 years to Eileen (nee McAndrew); father of Nicholas (Yaling) and Matthew (Amy); grandfather of Nicky, Gracie, Caitlin, Charlie and Delia; brother of Patricia Sands and the late Sr. Marie Fillo, CSJ. Passed away June 18, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 26, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 9:30...