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Leland Ray Gillilan
Oct. 02, 2025
Leland Ray Gillilan, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. He was born on March 6, 1933, to the late Gertrude and Ralph Gillilan. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marilyn Gillilan, with whom he shared a lifetime of love and partnership. Leland was the loving father of...

Ronald A. Hakaim
Sep. 30, 2025
Ronald A. Hakaim, age 70, of Independence, Ohio, passed away on September 30, 2025. He was born on May 20, 1955, to the late Jeanie and Richard F. Hakaim. Beloved father of Jay Alan and Melanie Victoria (Chris); cherished grandfather of Evangeline and London Victoria; loving brother of Richard M....

James Donald Mino
Sep. 30, 2025
James Donald Mino, age 90 of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away on September 30, 2025. He was born in Cleveland to the late Michael and Tary Mino. James is survived by his wife, Joyce (nee Stein); his children, Mary (Jim) Eigner, Edward (Coren), Robert (Nancy), and Judy (Jayme); 6 grandchildren,...

Susan Geers Brenders
Sep. 30, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Susan Geers Brenders, a woman whose strength, unwavering resilience, and tireless dedication defined her life. Sue passed away at her home, surrounded by the love of her family. Sue's life was a testament to the power of her hard working...

Mary Elaine Petrigac
Sep. 29, 2025
Mary Elaine Petrigac, age 72, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025. Born on August 15, 1953, to Raymond and Margaret Raffay, Mary lived a life filled with love, laughter, and simple joys. She is survived by her devoted husband of 51 years, Al; her children, Rob (Shelley) and Stacy...

Ralph Benjamin Turek, Jr.
Sep. 29, 2025
Ralph Benjamin Turek, Jr., 80 years old, born on November 29, 1944, in Havre de Grace, MD, passed away on September 29, 2025, in Middleburg Heights, OH near his hometown of Strongsville, OH. Ralph grew up in North Versailles, PA, graduated from Westinghouse Memorial High School, earned a...

Stephanie Susanne Bordy
Sep. 29, 2025
Stephanie Susanne Bordy, age 50, of Cleveland, Ohio Stephanie Susanne Bordy was born on October 8, 1974, to the late Susan Balcar Bordy (Bye) and the late Alex Bordy. She spent her younger years in Bay Village, Ohio, and later moved to Lakewood, Ohio, where she lived with her stepfather, the late...

Joyce A. Beckett
Sep. 27, 2025
Joyce A. Beckett, 61, of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away on September 27, 2025. She was born on June 6, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late John and Katherine Brazalovics. Joyce was the beloved wife of Dale Beckett. She is survived by her husband; her sister Diane Gallo; nieces and nephews...

Norman Roy Ludwig
Sep. 27, 2025
Norman Roy Ludwig, age 88, of Parma Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 4, 1936, to the late Joseph and Tabea Ludwig, Norman lived a life rich in music, laughter, and connection. A proud graduate of Parma High School...

Sonia Samudio Piepenburg
Sep. 26, 2025
Sonia Samudio Piepenburg, age 86, of North Ridgeville, Ohio passed away on September 26, 2025. She was born on January 4, 1939 in Barranquilla, Colombia to the late Arturo and Blanca Samudio. Sonia will be remembered as a smart, loving, warm-hearted, funny and fiercely independent woman. As a...

Marianne Elizabeth Legeza
Sep. 26, 2025
Marianne Elizabeth Legeza, a devoted mother and grandmother, passed away on September 26, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Cleveland on January 10, 1938, Marianne embraced life with curiosity, elegance, and a deep love for beauty in all its forms. She held many roles throughout her life, including...

Alan Rae Kaserman
Sep. 26, 2025
Alan Rae Kaserman, age 85, of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He is deeply missed and lovingly remembered by his devoted wife of 61 years Pauline (Petrash) Kaserman; his children Alan (Kathy) Kaserman, Kathy (David) Clolinger and...