MARY C KUSHLAK
Mar 28, 2026
MARY COLETTA KUSHLAK , age 74, (nee Corrigan and Bell) passed away Friday, March 27 at home under the wonderful care of Holy Family Hospice in the presence of her family. She was the daughter of Joyce and Lynn Bell both deceased and the beloved bride of Dennis since June 24, 1972. She is survived by siblings: Terri Clouse (Michael),...
ROGER M. BALOG
Mar 28, 2026
ROGER M. BALOG, age 74. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Martin); loving father of Sharon Reddy (Ted) and Keith (Melissa); dear grandfather of Frank Reddy (Sara), Alyssa Reddy (fiancé Brady), Emily Balog, and a great-grandson on the way; brother of Randi Kjaer (Brian) and the late Ronald and Russell; son of the late Michael and Irma Balog; brother in law,...
CARL A. HOPE
Mar 26, 2026
CARL A. HOPE, age 64, beloved husband and jokester of 42 years to Catherine (nee Rupp); loving father of Edward, Rachel Valley (James), and Megan Hinkle (Andy); proud "Papa" of Samuel, Danial, Nathan and Jack; son of the late Barbara (nee Farrell) and Allyn Hope; beloved brother of Dawn and Ellyn Hope; uncle, cousin and dear friend and neighbor of...
JUDY D. BURKE
Mar 25, 2026
Judy D. Burke (nee Post), age 88 beloved wife for 66 years of the late John J. Burke, loving mother of Brittan Di Santo (Fred) and John Burke, grandmother of TJ DiSanto (Lia).
Judy was a graduate of Kent State University where she obtained her BA in art education. She was a 70-year member of Delta Gamma Fraternity.
A devout Catholic, Judy...
Nelda L. Machutas
Mar 24, 2026
NELDA L. MACHUTAS (nee Miller) age 91; beloved wife of 67yrs. to the late Charles, loving mother of Charlie Machutas-deceased, Mark Machutas, Laura Farrell (James), Linda Machutas and Suzzanne Kish (Robert); grandmother of Samantha Hyde (Jeremy), Kelsey Robertson (Luke), Hailey Irving (Curtis), Jennifer Kish and Natalie Kish, great grandmother of Colton, Savannah, Dean, Landon, Levi, Leah, Woods, Wren and Wallen;...
JOHN A. "JACK" SISKO
Mar 24, 2026
JOHN A. "JACK" SISKO, age 79, beloved husband of the late Helen M. (nee Fox); loving father of Carolyn Porcelli (Frank), Catherine Morowitz (Joe), Dan, Jennifer Yackshaw, and Michael (Xiafeng); proud grandfather of Nicholas, Savion, Riley, Bryson, Haley, Eli, Benjamin, Lucas, and Alaura; great-grandfather of Emma; beloved uncle and friend of many. Passed away March 24, 2026. Funeral Mass Monday,...
GERALD "JERRY" STRINGER
Mar 22, 2026
GERALD "JERRY" STRINGER, age 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 22, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to his family. Born in Lakewood, Ohio, he was raised as a devout Catholic and was extremely proud of his 100% Irish heritage.
Jerry met his wife Erla in Iceland while he was serving in the Airforce. Together,...
MICHELLE S. AMENGUAL
Mar 22, 2026
MICHELLE S. AMENGUAL, age 50, beloved daughter of Betsy (nee Rodriguez) and Jose M. Amengual and the late Robert Pelton; loving sister of Ingrid Rivera, Jose-Miguel Amengual and Greg Amengual; cherished aunt of Veronica, Armando, Gregory and Alexis and great-aunt of Ava, Vivienne, Asher and Mila; treasured niece of Ely Rosano and cousin of Marc Catanzarite. Michelle was known to bring...
GERALD F. BROWN
Mar 19, 2026
GERALD F. BROWN, age 70, beloved son of the late Geraldine (nee Frederick) and George; loving brother of Marsha Koza (Robert, deceased), Rebecca Helbig (Patrick), Storm Elizabeth Sammon (Martin), Georgeanne Mahon (deceased) (George); Richard Brown (deceased) (Rosemary), Kevin Brown (deceased) (Kathy) and the late Lawrence, James (Joyce) Daniel and Doralyn; dear uncle and great uncle of many. Gerald was very...
CHARLES P. BROWN
Mar 18, 2026
CHARLES P. "CHUCK" BROWN, age 71, beloved husband of Virginia "Ginger" (nee Rowland); loving father of Brandon, Jessica Grondolsky (Steve), Jarred and Leah; proud grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of one; dear brother of Timothy (Mary), Constance Tavalaro (Carl), Rebecca Sharp (deceased), Patricia Carter (deceased), and James (deceased) (Christy); uncle and friend of many. Passsed away March 18, 2026. All...
William J. Wurstner, Sr.
Mar 18, 2026
WILLIAM J. WURSTNER, SR. age 84. Beloved husband of 64 years to Carole (nee VanDermeer); loving father of Bill Jr. (Judi), Joe, Beth, Tami McKay (Scott) and Anne Armstrong (Rich); dear Papa of Billy, Joey (Tabatha), Brian (Victoria), Stephanie (Josh), Jessica, Allison, Jillian (Nate), Cassie, Ricky (Alex) and Katelyn; great-papa of Breanne, Emma, Vivien, Peyton, Bailey and JJ; son of...
Kenneth William Kummer
Mar 17, 2026
KENNETH WILLIAM "KEN/KENNY" KUMMER, age 75, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away March 17, 2026. Ken was a loving husband of 38 years to Bethia (nee Woolf); devoted father of Jesse (Jeana) and Rory (Suzy); lucky grandpa of Cade and Colt.
Ken was born in 1950 in Connecticut where he went to Notre Dame High School, graduated from Long Island University...
Douglas R. Chonko
Mar 13, 2026
DOUGLAS R. CHONKO, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Masterson); loving father of Kathleen Chonko-Kerr (Glenn), Daniel (Laura), Douglas (Beth), Eileen Roach (Rob) and Thomas (Laura); dear grandfather of Annemarie, Coletta, Brianna, Brendan, Megan, Allison, Colin, Kaitlin, Kyle, John, Bryan, Mikey, Alyssa and Ryan; great-grandfather of Gabriella; son of the late Ella (nee Kowal) and Matthew Chonko;...
Thomas A. Hopkins
Mar 10, 2026
THOMAS A. HOPKINS, age 81 died peacefully at home surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Sharlene Hopkins (nee Kasson), loving father of Jason, Amy, and Matt. Beloved grandfather of Savannah and Lottie; dearest son of the late Lenore (nee Fox) and Donald; devoted loving brother of the late Diane Ketterer (Bill) and Joan; uncle of Kim (Dennis), Mark (Jackie) and...
CATHERINE B. LAVELLE
Mar 10, 2026
CATHERINE B. LAVELLE (nee Patten), beloved wife of the late James "Jimmy" Lavelle; loving mother of Bridget, Grace Campbell (Eddie) and Noel (Michelle); cherished "Granny" of Fiona, James and Niamh; daughter of the late Mary (nee Cattigan) and John Patten; dear sister of Mary Elizabeth DeWitt (Roy) (both deceased), John "Sean" Patten (Marilyn-deceased) and Margaret "Peggy" Patten; beloved aunt, cousin...
CHRISTINE BIALOBRZEWSKI
Mar 9, 2026
CHRISTINE BIALOBRZEWSKI
July 17, 1951 – March 9, 2026
It is with a heavy heart and profound respect that we announce the passing of Christine Bialobrzewski, who left this world on March 9, 2026. Born on July 17, 1951, Christine lived a full and vibrant life marked by her unique spirit and unwavering love.
Christine was the beloved wife of the late Thomaz,...
KAREN A. SPRENG
Mar 9, 2026
KAREN A. SPRENG (nee Frohlich), 72, of Westlake, was called home by God on Monday, 09 Mar 2026. Karen was born 04 July 1953 in Cleveland, OH to John and Nancy (nee Curtis) Frohlich.
Karen deeply cared for people and started volunteering in the hospital to assist with patient care during her teenage years. In 1974, Karen earned her R.N. from...
JOSEPH PATRICK PHILBIN
Mar 9, 2026
JOSEPH PATRICK PHILBIN, age 89, of Marietta, Georgia, passed away peacefully at his home after cardiac complications on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Son of the late Patrick Joseph Philbin and Bridget McNulty Philbin of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Dear Brother of Jack Philbin – deceased (Patricia), Mary Schultz (Charlie – deceased) and Ann Ludwig (Mike - deceased). Father of Colleen Licursi (Rudy),...
Sam Griswold
Mar 8, 2026
SAM GRISWOLD, age 33, of North Olmsted, passed away peacefully in his bed, with Mom & Dad by his side on Sunday March 8th. Loving son of Sean and Ona, brother of Max and Hannah, uncle to Avi, special nephew, cousin and friend to all. A 2013 alum, he was a fanatic North Olmsted Eagles sports fan and attended many...
Ronald M. Ruble
Mar 8, 2026
RONALD M. RUBLE, age 64. Son of the late Evalyn (nee Conway) and Herbert Ruble; brother of Michael (deceased), Linda Fox (Dennis) and Mary London (James); uncle of Jon London (deceased) (Melissa), Kara Lutz (John), Melissa London, Michael London, Sr. Shannon Fox C.S.S.F., Daniel Fox, Michelle Kester (David); great uncle of many.
Ron was a longtime active parishioner of Blessed Trinity...
