KATHLEEN M. GRIFFIN-POTTER
Oct 8, 2026
KATHLEEN M. GRIFFIN-POTTER, age 80, beloved wife of the late Donald Potter; daughter of the late Eileen Griffin (nee Yager) and Daniel Griffin; sister of William Griffin (Mary); aunt and great aunt. Passed away October 8, 2026. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for her Funeral Mass Monday, October 12, 2026, St. Mel Church (14436 Triskett Rd., Cleveland) at...
THERESE KATHLEEN "KATHY" POYNTON
Oct 8, 2026
THERESE KATHLEEN "KATHY" POYNTON (nee McGoun), age 67, wife of Stephen T. Poynton; loving mother of Emily Meissner (David), Brianne Thome (Christopher) and Kevin (Sarah); much-loved Grandma of Joseph, Rowan, Cormac, Maura, Cillian, Margaret, Avila, Eamon, Amelia and two more on the way; daughter of the late Therese (nee Collins) and Edward P. McGoun; cherished sister of Patrick McGoun (Kathryn),...
NEIL R. GALLAGHER
Oct 6, 2026
NEIL P. GALLAGHER, age 74, beloved husband of Edna (nee Gonzalez), loving father of Katherine Petrilla (Robert); proud grandfather of Joseph, Grace, and Joshua; stepfather of Noemi Garcia and Andres Garcia; step grandfather of Arianna, Tiara, Kalina, Jalicia, Izabella, Christian, Andy, and Kyle; brother of Linda Akens (Randy-deceased), Ellen Posch (David), Marcy Gallagher, and the late Timmy; son of the...
MELISSA ANN LAMBERT
Oct 6, 2026
At approximately 12:40 AM on October 6th, 2026, Melissa Ann Lambert peacefully passed into the next life.
She was taken off life support Monday at 8:30 PM and she did not go until her children and mother had left the hospital.
Melissa is survived by her two sons Robert O. Lambert and Nathaniel S. Lambert; her loving mother Margaret Huttinger; her siblings...
BRUCE A. BANKS
Oct 2, 2026
BRUCE A. BANKS, passed away peacefully on October 2nd, 2026 at the age of 84 while surrounded by family.
Bruce was born on March 12, 1942, the second oldest son, preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marie Banks of Cleveland, Ohio.
He is survived by his two brothers Lloyd Banks (Marilyn; sons: Kevin and Richard) and Tim Banks (Jane; sons:...
GEORGE M. SEPSI
Oct 1, 2026
GEORGE M. SEPSI, age 77, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Hubbell); loving father of Jason Sepsi and Michael Sepsi (Julie); proud grandfather of Christian and Benjamin Sepsi; son of the late Pauline (nee Jackiewicz) and George Sepsi; dear brother of Richard Sepsi (deceased) and Margaret Goodwin; beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many. U.S. Navy veteran. Passed away October 1,...
JOHN R. "JACK" NAGEOTTE
Sep 30, 2026
JOHN R. "JACK" NAGEOTTE, age 62, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, in Phoenix, Arizona.
Born on March 2, 1964, Jack was the beloved husband for 17 years of Nancy A. Nageotte (née Miller). He was the devoted son of the late Jerome R. Nageotte and Mary Lou (née Jacoby) and the cherished son-in-law of the late Robert Miller and...
ROBERT M. SCHURK
Sep 30, 2026
ROBERT M. SCHURK, age 84. Retired Firefighter, City of Cleveland, Division of Fire. Beloved husband of 58 years to Phyllis (nee Kilburg); loving father of Michelle Watkins (Dwain) and Robyn Leska; dear grandfather of Kraig Watkins (Katie Retzlaf), Kyle Watkins, Kristopher Watkins, Cassie Leska, Jillian Leska and Zach Leska; brother of Linda Green and the late Patricia Cooney; uncle and...
RICK E. RUPP
Sep 29, 2026
RICK E. RUPP, age 64, loving father of Seth; brother of the late Debbie Rupp of Ft. Wayne, IN; longtime friend of Gina Mileo (nee McConville); dear friend of many. Rick was a longtime employee of MPPA Automotive Paint of Cleveland. Passed away suddenly September 29, 2026.
NEIL P. KELLEY
Sep 29, 2026
NEIL P. KELLEY, age 79, beloved son of the late Mary (nee Chambers) and John J. Kelley, Sr.; loving brother of Shirley Coughlin (Mickey) (both deceased), Mary Ann O'Neill (Tom) (both deceased), John J., Jr. (deceased) (Roberta "Bobbie"); Kathleen Sowul (Jerry, deceased), Timothy (deceased) (Roseann), Margaret "Peggy" (deceased), William (Mary Jo), Edward (deceased) (Diane), Rose McCrone (Keith) (both deceased) and...
THOMAS B. HARDY
Sep 28, 2026
THOMAS B. HARDY, age 90. Beloved husband of 67 years to Marianne (nee Manzatt); loving father of Janice Rice (Kevin), Tom Hardy (Patty) and Sean Hardy (Teresa); adoring grandfather of Nathan Rice, Ali DiCerbo (Chris), Thomas "Liam" Hardy, Graham Hardy, Reagan Naughton (Michael), Iain Hardy and Aidan Hardy; son of the late Jean (nee McNamara) and Thomas Hardy; brother of...
ROBERT A. VALOVEN
Sep 28, 2026
ROBERT A. VALOVEN, age 66, passed away surrounded by the love of the family he built, cherished, and inspired. A devoted soulmate, loving father, and proud grandfather, Robert leaves behind a legacy defined by warmth, dedication, and an unforgettable spirit.
Above all, Robert was the devoted soulmate and beloved husband of Debra Valoven sharing a deep, enduring partnership built on unconditional...
MARIA L. McKEE
Sep 27, 2026
MARIA L. McKEE (nee DeLuca), age 70, beloved wife of 50 years to Donald R., Sr.; loving mother of Donald, Jr. (Abbie) and Vincent (Emily); proud Grandma of Matthew, Maggie and Madelyn; daughter of the late Rosemarie (nee Lombardo) and Joseph R. DeLuca; loving sister of Josephine DeLuca (deceased), Peter DeLuca (deceased), Joseph DeLuca (Diane), Rosemarie Trunkett (Sylvester), James DeLuca...
GAIL HARRY PAXTON
Sep 26, 2026
GAIL HARRY PAXTON, age 75, beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Borgmann) passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026. Gail is survived by sisters, Joyce Ellis (David, deceased), Jeanne Hicks (David, deceased), Rosemary Thomascheske; sisters-in-law, Patricia Miller (Francis), Elizabeth Musolf (Timothy), and Marcella Slusher (Bradley, deceased), Jane Borgmann and Gail Borgmann. Gail was a much-loved uncle and great uncle...
AGNES G. SIKORSKI
Sep 26, 2026
AGNES G. SIKORSKI (nee Sikorski) age 94; beloved wife of the late Erwin; loving mother of Arlene Sikorski (Scott Cornman), Robert-deceased, Carol, Eric, Paul (Shannon) and Michael; dear grandma of Rose, Samuel, Natalie, Lorelei and Ruby; sister of the late Leona Winkler and Dorothy Fuhrman; beloved aunt and great-aunt of many; Passed away September 26, 2026. Homecoming Service Friday, October...
JOHN R. "JACK" NEARY
Sep 25, 2026
JOHN R. "JACK" NEARY, age 66, beloved husband of Diane Neary (nee Quinn); loving father of Ryan Neary (Jamie) and Katie Neary Eichorn (Eric); proud "Grandpa Jack" of Thomas and Bridget Neary and Arthur Eichorn; son of the late Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Hagan) and Robert "Bob" Neary and son-in-law of the late Sarah and Yancey Quinn; brother of Patricia "Patti"...
CLARA M. FAVETTI
Sep 23, 2026
CLARA MARTHA FAVETTI (née Enderlein), age 84, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Clara was born on November 20, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John and Theresa “Baba” Enderlein. The third of five children, she was raised in Cleveland on Bader Avenue, where her father nicknamed her “Cookie.” From an early age she loved...
THOMAS J. HANRAHAN
Sep 23, 2026
THOMAS J. HANRAHAN, age 74. Loving father of Michelle Roche (Michael), Jackie Hogan (Matthew), and Michael; beloved grandfather of Liv, Beau, and Ella Hogan and Theodora and Macklin Roche; son of the late James and Virginia Hanrahan; brother of the late Donald and Brian Hanrahan; dear uncle of Brian Hanrahan; friend of many. Passed away September 23, 2026. Services to...
MARIE DiFRANCO SHAKER
Sep 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that the family of Marie DiFranco Shaker announces her sudden passing on September 22, 2026.
Marie is survived by her children, Anthony Shaker (Kelly), Georgette Shaker Rech (Michael), Daniel Shaker (Sheri), and Dr. Maria Shaker (Benjamin Greggor). While her children were her greatest triumphs, her grandchildren - Nathan Shaker, Evalina and Luke Rech, Abigail and Mason...
PHILLIP "LUKE" SMITH
Sep 21, 2026
PHILLIP "LUKE" SMITH age 64; loving companion of Chrisann Blakenship (deceased), beloved son of the late Georgia (nee Brunt) and Ralph Smith, loving brother of Myra Wilson (Bob), Kenneth, Patrick (Betsy), Kerry Fioritto (Steve) and the late Dennis and Valerie, much loved uncle of Matthew Smith and Steven and Julie Fioritto, beloved cousin and dear friend of many. Passed away...
