Obituaries

Sep 23, 2024

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Tibbitts (nee Drozdowski), 87, Beloved wife of the late Jack R. Tibbitts for 39 years, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 23, 2024. Loving mother of Kathie (Wirkus) Dolan, Mark (Jan) Wirkus, and Matt (Judi) Wirkus.  Adoring and loving grandmother to Colleen (Dan) Hargis, Kelly Dolan, Alyssa (Andrew) Tarr, Bridgette Winkel, Steven (Brittany), Shannon (Ryan)...

Sep 16, 2024

Rose Marie Kecker, age 89, Beloved daughter of George and Mary (both deceased).  Dear sister of the following deceased:  Mary (Vic) Hovorka, Ruth (Gordon) Long, Ida (John) Reho, and Josephine (Francis) McGough.

Loving aunt of Connie Reho, Judy (Al) Podrasky, Sr. Deborah Reho, MSC, John G. Reho (dec), Janis Hovorka, Victor Hovorka, John Hovorka (Joann),  Mary Scully,...

Sep 14, 2024

Richard "Dick" Herman Dodd, 93 yrs., died on Sept 14, 2024 in the home he and Carol built on part of the original Starr family farm in Broadview Heights, Ohio.  He was born  February 11, 1931 on his Aunt Loretta’s birthday.  His oldest daughter, Laurel would also share this special day when she was born in 1953.  And his...

Sep 14, 2024

Milan Dmitrovic, age 71, Loving husband of Ljiljan for over 40 years.  Dear father of Mile and Tanja (Jasenko) Marin.  Cherished grandfather of Igor, Hana, and Magdalena.  Dearest brother of Anka Uzelac.  Uncle of Natasha.  Dear friend of many in US and Serbia.

FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at...

Sep 13, 2024

Walter Krisa, Jr. age 61, was welcomed into the arms of our Heavenly Father on September 13, 2024.  Preceded in death by parents, Walter and Irene Krisa. Survived by sisters, Lesia Krisa  and Christine (George) Mychkovsky.  Dear uncle, cousin, and friend of many.  Rest in eternal peace, dear brother.

Services will be held on Friday, September 20...

Sep 6, 2024

William J. McGonegal, Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Pacanovsky) for 60 years.  Dear father of Michael W., Joseph R. (Jamie), and Timothy J. (Elizabeth).  Cherished grandfather of 5.

William retired from AC Nielson Market Research after 35 years and  Heights Driving School after 25 years.  He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, taught AARP Safe...

Sep 6, 2024

Maria Popik (nee Mathieu), age 39, Loving wife of Jim. Dear mother of Kiya and Kaden. Cherished daughter of Dennis and Stacey (nee Johnston). Dearest sister of Ryan (Abagail) and Marissa. Loving aunt of Rylee. Dear granddaughter of Richard (deceased) and Helen Johnston and Sandra "Mimi" and Kenneth Vanderbush (both deceased). Niece of  Richard (Amber) Johnston, Jr., Chris Patrick-Johnston,...

Sep 5, 2024

Vera Citovic (nee Milovanovic), age 84,  Loving wife of Petar (deceased) for over 60 years.  Dear mother of Snezana Tomic (Dragan) and Ranko (Nada).  Cherished grandmother of Petar (Kathleen), Ivan, Milena (Charles), Stevan, and Luka.  Great-grandmother of Jaidyn.  Dear sister of Dragan, Gordana (deceased), Slobodan (deceased), and Dusan (deceased).   Dear aunt, kuma, and friend of many in US and...

Sep 2, 2024

Mileva Milanovic (nee Rasic), age 85, Dear Wife of Svetislav (deceased).  Loving Mother of Toma (Jasmina), Rajka, MD (Kerry) Galbraith, and Biljana (John) Wolff.  Cherished Grandmother of Marko (Crystal), Marina (Nikola), Svetislav, Toma B., Liam, Liv, Nathan (Ashlee), and Hannah.  Great-Grandmother of Dimitrije, Lana, Katarina (deceased), Milan (deceased), Alexija, Malina, Kosta, Tasa, Nina, and Zarko.  Dear Daughter of Svetislav...

Aug 24, 2024

Paul Zakriski, age 84, Loving husband of Susan for 60 years.  Dear father of Pamela (Michael), Jennifer (Matthew) and Michael (Kara).  Cherished grandfather of Lisa and Cormac.  Brother of Peter (Karen) and Nancy (Hank).  Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.

Paul graduated high school in New York and earned an undergraduate degree from the University of...

Aug 24, 2024

Eli (Ilija) Djukic, age 80, Loving husband of Rose Ann (nee Sich) for 56 years.  Dear father of Veronica (Daniel) Gancov, David (Belinda), Michael and Jessica (Jacob) Strah.  Cherished grandfather of Melissa, Melinda, Nathan and Noah.  Dear brother of Stevo (Smiljana) (both deceased), Bozo (deceased) (Connie), Mira (deceased), Djuka (deceased) and Mico (deceased).

Eli was devoted to...

Aug 18, 2024

Mark Gasparini, age 40, Beloved son of Rada (nee Matovic) and Salvatore.  Cherished brother of Zoran (Cynthia) Vranesevic, Andy (Candy) Gasparini, and Ljiljana Vranesevic.  Loving uncle of Danijela, Ava, Taylor, and Emma.  Dear nephew of Milenka (Miso), Rade, Boris (Virginia).  Cousin of Natasa (Pasquel) and Boban (Jessica) and many other cousins in US, Serbia, and Croatia.  Friend of many....

Aug 13, 2024

Helen McRae (nee Strancar), age 68, Beloved wife of William for 33 years.  Step-mother of Shannon (John) Potter and Danyelle (William) Hickinbotham.  Step-grandmother of Makayla.  Cherished sister of Marni Strancar, Joseph (Julie) Strancar, and Barb (Lou) Szabo.  Dear daughter of Marijan and Frances Strancar (both deceased).  Daughter-in-law of Marlaine McRae.  Sister-in-law of Robert (Brenda) McRae and John (Mary) McRae.  ...

Aug 10, 2024

Olga Nikolic, age 61, cherished mother of Veljko (Ivana). Dear wife of Stojan Tijanic.  Beloved daughter of Milenko and Ilinka.  Loving sister of Dusko (Elizabeth), Dearest aunt of Katarina (Aleksandar), Martin (Bobana), Zoran, Diana (Christopher), Ana (Doug), Emilija, Aleksija, Stefan, Natalija, Novak, Logan, and many others in Serbia.  Dear kuma and friend of many.

This amazing woman,...

Aug 9, 2024

Joseph Behal, age 95. Beloved husband of Goldie (deceased) and Betty (deceased). Dear father of Mona Lisa Lenos, Christopher (Tara), Adrienne (deceased), Jackie (Bill) Watt. Cherished grandfather of Vicki, Doug, Jakob, Simon,  Sarah, Charles and Dylan. Great grandfather of Abigail and Delilah. Dearest brother of Rose (Charles-deceased), Paul (Concetta) and the following deceased: Charles, James, Edward and Robert. Dear...

Aug 5, 2024

Linda L Hand (nee Paxton), age 83, passed away on 8/5/2024 at her daughter's home on her birthday. Devoted wife of the late John Clinton Hand, Cherished mother of Charlotte Jean Rutledge (Neal), John Clinton Jr., Charles Daniel, Debra Lynn Rice (Thomas). Adored Grandmother/Gaga of Rochelle Rutledge, April Rutledge, Scott Pritchett, Jeremiah (Lauren) Rice, and Jacob Rice. Great-grandmother of...

Aug 3, 2024

Constance “Connie” Pysz (nee Christianer), Beloved wife of Edward (deceased).  Loving mother of Sherri (Jeff) Porch and Steve Pysz.  Cherished grandmother of Melissa (Sam) and Greg.  Dear sister of William (deceased) (Brenda), Alfred (Diane), John (Gayle), and Deborah (Frank) Wahl.  Dear aunt and friend of many.

Family suggests donations to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 7500 State Road, Parma,...

Jul 31, 2024

Diane Marie Kearsey (nee Rogozinski), age 75, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. Devoted wife of the late Lawrence for 36 years. Cherished mother of Daniel (Shala) Kearsey and Robert Kearsey. Adored "Baba" of Luke Kearsey. Treasured sister of Janice (Frank) Tkacz. Beloved aunt of many. Preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Catherine (nee Sot) Rogozinski.Diane...

Jul 29, 2024

Laura J. Rubes (nee Brown), 96, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024.  Laura was the beloved wife of the late Edward W. Rubes; the loving mother of Linda, Pamela, and Edward W. (Denise).  Dear grandmother of Christopher Henrich, Scott (Taylor), Timothy, Sarah (Jesse Porter), and Kayla Rubes, daughter of Pamela.  Great-grandmother of Lucy and Quinn Henrich and Waylon...

Jul 26, 2024

Yetta Y. Vaughan (nee Slick), Beloved wife of William P. (deceased).  Dear mother of William K., Susan (Dale) Sommers, Laura Angelici, Dianna (Daniel) Stepp, Elaine (Dale) Campbell, Carol (Bob) Miller, and Holly (Thomas) Sullivan.  Cherished grandmother of Dawn (Cliff) Lajti, Ryan (Chelsea) Sommers, Anthony Angelici, Nikki Angelici, Billy Vaughan, Shawna (Brian) Ream, Zachary Stepp, Samantha Stepp, Danny (Briana) Stepp,...