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Judith K. Conforto
Oct. 05, 2026
Judith K. Conforto (nee Smith), age 82, passed away on October 5, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1944, to the late Pierce and Shirley Smith (nee Klein). Judith leaves behind her beloved husband, Richard Conforto; her loving son, Scott (Nancy) Conforto; and her cherished grandchildren, Hannah...
Timothy C. Hayes
Oct. 04, 2026
Timothy C. Hayes, age 74, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2026. Tim was the beloved husband of Theresa (née Galmarini) for 34 years; a loving and devoted stepfather to Jennifer Stracensky (Keith); and a proud grandfather to Parker and Mason. He was the loving brother of Jim (Kathryn),...
Richard L. Hileman
Oct. 04, 2026
Richard L. Hileman, age 70, passed away on October 4, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughters. He was born on March 5, 1956, in Maumee, Ohio, to the late Fred L. and Betty Hileman (nee Longshore). Richard leaves behind his loving wife of 47 years, Patricia Hileman (nee Hrach); his beloved...
Anthony "Tony" Beno
Oct. 03, 2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Beno, a man of grit, tenacity, humor, and many skills. Tony was born on October 26, 1951, and passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 3, 2026. Through his journey of 74 years, he touched many lives with his...
Gayle Ann Schmidt
Oct. 03, 2026
Gayle Ann Schmidt, age 82, passed away on October 3, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1944, to the late Herbert and Marion Ward. Gayle was a devoted teacher who dedicated her life to educating and caring for others. She was the first in three generations of teachers, beginning a family legacy of...
Valentina Cristescu
Oct. 02, 2026
Valentina was a vibrant, loving woman whose greatest joy was her family and the life she shared with those around her. She had a warm and generous spirit, a passion for people, and an incredible zest for life that touched everyone who knew her. She found great joy in bringing people together...
John A. Reno
Oct. 02, 2026
John A. Reno, age 79, of North Ridgeville, Ohio. Beloved husband of 54 years to Lynne N. Reno (nee Miller). Loving father of John C. Reno (deceased) and David M. (Laura) Reno. Cherished grandfather to Bennett C. Reno, Briar Reno, and Brynn Reno. John passed away on October 2, 2026. A resident of...
Shirley Mae Pasek
Oct. 02, 2026
Shirley M. Pasek, age 95, passed away on October 2, 2026. She was born on February 28, 1931, to the late Delores and Maurice Bowers. Shirley was the beloved wife of the late John M. Pasek. Loving mother of Michael (Pamela, deceased) Pasek, Kenneth Pasek, and Elizabeth (Gordon, deceased) Schmid....
Bernice Alice Brannon
Oct. 02, 2026
Bernice Alice Brannon, age 91, passed away on October 2, 2026. She was born on October 2, 1935, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Bernice was a devoted mother to Mick McCormack (deceased), Allen McCormack, Cathleen McCormack (deceased), Carol McCormack, Dorothy (David) Lesnick, and Daniel McCormack....
Rae Marilyn Anderson
Oct. 01, 2026
Rae Marilyn Anderson, age 73, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026. Born on July 23, 1953, Rae was a lifelong Cleveland resident, she was known for her love of her family, nature, and her deep devotion to her Christianity and her church. A devout Christian, Rae was deeply...
D. Michael "Mike" Cegelski
Sep. 27, 2026
Michael Cegelski was born on March 2, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. Mike went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2026. He was the devoted husband for over 36 years to his wife, Mary. He leaves behind his precious children: Mike Cegelski, Sandy Cegelski, Jim Cegelski (wife, Melissa), Jeff Cegelski...
Dennis Kray
Sep. 26, 2026
Dennis Kray, 72, of North Olmsted, rumbled on to his next adventure in a white 1965 Mustang with dual exhaust and a four-speed manual transmission. The pain and weakness in his legs caused by ten years of cancer and treatment were gone as he shifted effortlessly from gear to gear, closing the...