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BRUCE A. BANKS

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:...

SHEILA A. BASCH

SHEILA A. BASCH

Oct 8, 2026

SHEILA A. BASCH (nee Coughlin), age 65, beloved wife of 46 years to Norm; loving mom of Melanie DiRocco and Tony; much-loved Granny of Emmalene and Sammy DiRocco; daughter of the late Geraldine (nee Hennessey) and James Coughlin; dear sister of Therese Shumaker, James Coughlin (deceased) and Timothy Coughlin; beloved aunt, great aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Passed...

RICHARD R. MINNICK

RICHARD R. MINNICK

Nov 6, 2026

RICHARD R. MINNICK age 86; passed away on November 6th. He was born on October 3, 1940 to George Minnick and Anna (nee Suchansky) He was loved by his wife, Janice (nee Blazenyak), brother Bill Minnick and stepchildren John McCullough (Julie) and Julie Bracker (Tim). He will be missed by his niece, nephews and grandchildren.

Richard was well known throughout the...

EDWARD E. RODUSKY

EDWARD E. RODUSKY

Nov 6, 2026

EDWARD E. RODUSKY age 88;  beloved husband of the late Beverly M. (nee Conlan), loving father of Sue Sprouse, Steven Rodusky (Becky) and Sharon Black (Steve), much loved grandpa of Shawn Sprouse (Jennifer), Jason Sprouse (Shelly), Justin Sprouse, Ashley Robinson (Jimmy), Brittney Miljus (Milo), Alex Black, Amanda Rodusky (Brandon) and Matthew Rodusky (Brittany), step grandpa of Sarah Bowen (Jason), Nate...

VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" WILSON

VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" WILSON

Nov 4, 2026

VIRGINIA A. "GINNY" WILSON (nee Gallatin), age 81, beloved wife of the late James R.; loving mother of James (deceased), Brian (Susan), Patrick (Summer) and Martin (Kristen); dear grandmother of Matthew, Nicholas, Ella, Lucas, Brooke, Paige, and Jax; sister of the late Jerry Gallatin; aunt and great-aunt of many. Mrs. Wilson was the school secretary at St. Adalbert School in...

ELIZABETH "LIZ" A. KIESNER

ELIZABETH "LIZ" A. KIESNER

Nov 1, 2026

ELIZABETH "LIZ" A. KIESNER (nee Hearns), age 67, beloved wife of Jerry; loving mother of Will and Matt; dearest daughter of Eileen (nee McKenna) and the late Bill Hearns; much-loved sister of Jim Hearns (Jennifer), Mary Mack (Bill), Theresa Walters (Dave), Pat Hearns (Michelle) and Barb Carrick (John); beloved aunt, cousin and dear friend of many.  Passed away at her...

GLENN A. COLLINS

GLENN A. COLLINS

Nov 1, 2026

GLENN ARTHUR COLLINS, born January 4, 1944, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 1, 2026 at the age of 82 after battling dementia and leiomyosarcoma in his final years of life. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruth Karen Goodrich; his father, Arthur James Collins; his brother, Brian Collins; and his grandson, Taylor Collins. He...

GLORIA J. GREGG

GLORIA J. GREGG

Nov 1, 2026

GLORIA J. GREGG (nee Mickelbart), age 84, loving wife of 45 years to Kedron; daughter of the late Marcella (nee Lesinsky) and Francis Mickelbart; sister of Walter Mickelbart (Margie); beloved aunt, cousin, sister-in-law and dear friend of many. Passed away November 1, 2026.  Funeral Service Thursday, November 5, at 12 Noon in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of BEREA, 86 ADALBERT...

TIMOTHY L. HENNESSEY

TIMOTHY L. HENNESSEY

Oct 30, 2026

TIMOTHY L. HENNESSEY, age 73. Beloved husband of 51 years to Eileen (nee Comer); son of the late Dolores (nee Mayer) and Raymond Hennessey; brother of Elizabeth Luczyk (the late John), Kevin (Brenda), Dan (Betty), Colleen Simovic (the late Mike), Rory (Maureen), Sharon Kanz (Bryan) and the late Bill; uncle and friend of many.

Tim was a fun loving guy who...

BARBARA R. STEIB

BARBARA R. STEIB

Oct 29, 2026

BARBARA R. STEIB (nee Richardson), age 68, beloved wife of 45 years to Thomas W.; loving mother of Emily Steib and John Steib (Anne); proud Grandma of Molly and Francine Steib; daughter of the late Mary (nee Pearson) and Thomas Richardson; dear sister of E. Ann Hoffman; beloved aunt, cousin and dear friend of many. Passed away October 29, 2026....

MARGARET E. SCHARF

MARGARET E. SCHARF

Oct 28, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth Scharf (née Cipra). Lovingly known as Maggie, passed away on October 28, 2026, following a courageous three-year battle with Stage IV lung cancer. Born on June 6, 1944, to the late Alvin Joseph Cipra and Georgia Florence Cipra (née Green), Maggie lived a life centered on family, compassion, generosity, and service to others.

Maggie was preceded in death by...

STELLA P. CARPENTER

STELLA P. CARPENTER

Oct 26, 2026

STELLA P. CARPENTER (nee Kovach), age 81, beloved wife of 59 years to Kim; loving mother of Linda Carpenter Ryan (Kevin Snodgrass), Kathy Roche (Jeff), Bernadine Pieper (Dave) and Anna Carpenter (Jeremy Dodge); proud Granny of Jonathan Roche (Cheyenne), Sarah Moore (Drew), Andrew Pinner, Benjamin Rowe, Jessica Ryan and Averie Billington; great-grandma of Evelyn Moore; sister of Josephine Voytek (Steve),...

DAVID A. ZABAWSKI

DAVID A. ZABAWSKI

Oct 25, 2026

DAVID A. ZABAWSKI, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Virginia (nee Critz); loving father of Cindy Shuck (Rick), Rich and Terri Grey (Dale); grandfather of Joel Doherty (Rachel), Paige Grey, Jessica Sutton (Garrett) and MacKenzie Grey; great-grandfather of Tucker, Tenley, Waylon and Charli; son of the late Suzanne (ee Maruskin) and Franklin Zabawski; brother of Lucille Zabawski, Connie Zabawski...

KATHLEEN M. ATHEY

KATHLEEN M. ATHEY

Oct 25, 2026

KATHLEEN M. ATHEY (nee Doran), beloved wife of John "Russ" Athey; loving mother of Brian Athey (Cynthia) and the late John R. and Scott T. Athey; dearest sister of Irene Van Uum (James, deceased); dear aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend of many. Passed away October 25, 2026.  Funeral Service Thursday, October 29, at 10:30 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL...

LYNN M. CARRICK

LYNN M. CARRICK

Oct 24, 2026

LYNN M. CARRICK (nee Nugent), age 73, beloved wife of Ken Carrick; loving sister of Ben Nugent (deceased) and Ken Nugent (Kelly); dearest sister-in-law of Kathy Rundle (Bill); dear aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away October 24, 2026. Private inurnment Pleasant Valley Cemetery (Howard, OH).

JOHN T. LALLY, SR.

JOHN T. LALLY, SR.

Oct 23, 2026

John Timothy Lally Sr., 68, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on June 23, 1958, John was the son of the late Edward and Patricia Lally. He was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent his career working for the Cleveland Water Department before retiring.

John was a man who enjoyed life’s simple pleasures. Whether...

MARGARET R. LAVALLE

MARGARET R. LAVALLE

Oct 23, 2026

Margaret “Peggie” (McNamara) LaValle, age 89, passed away on October 23, 2026, surrounded by her family—the people she loved most. 

Peggie lived a life defined by love, devotion, hard work, and a wonderful sense of humor. Above all else, family was the center of her world. Her greatest joy came from the people she loved and the life they built together. 

As...

ERIN M. CARRICK

ERIN M. CARRICK

Oct 22, 2026



It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Erin Margaret Carrick, who passed away on October 22, 2026, at the age of 36.

Born on June 13, 1990, at Southwest Hospital in Berea, Ohio, Erin was the beloved daughter of Elizabeth Ann Carrick (Lang) and Everett James Carrick Jr. She was a devoted sister to Megan Albertini (Carrick)...

SUSANNA C. RICHARDSON

SUSANNA C. RICHARDSON

Oct 22, 2026

SUSANNA C. RICHARDSON (nee Lackey) age 91. Native of Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Richard A.; loving mother of Eileen Walker (the late Michael), Susan Richardson (deceased), Richard Richardson (Marina), Diana Dockman (Michael), and Mary Carroll (Patrick); dear grandmother of Ann Walker, Kirill Richardson (Tatiana), Alexa Laor (Nitay), Kara Dockman, Matthew Dockman, Brigid Carroll, Elizabeth Carroll...

DONALD F. DIVER

DONALD F. DIVER

Oct 21, 2026

DONALD "DON" DIVER, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, closing a final chapter of what can only be described as an inspirational journey through life. The youngest of 13, Don was born on December 10, 1939, in Knife Falls, Carlton County, Minnesota to Charles and Elizabeth (née Woods) Diver. From birth, life took him in many directions...

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