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Duane Thomascik
Sep. 13, 2026
Duane Thomascik, age 73, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Born on March 10, 1953, Duane lived a life filled with laughter, curiosity, storytelling, and a deep love for family, history, and adventure. Duane was the beloved husband of Mary Thomascik, with whom he shared a lifetime of...
Sofija Balnozan
Sep. 12, 2026
Sofija Balnozan, age 75, passed away on September 12, 2026. She was born on March 16, 1951, to the late Desanka and Stevo Otasevic. Sofija was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and family matriarch whose love and dedication to those she cherished will be remembered always. She found her...
Gordon Raymond Roberts
Sep. 10, 2026
Gordon Raymond Roberts entered into eternal life on September 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born July 17, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, and given the nickname “Corky” by his father as an infant, Gordon lived in Fostoria and Lakewood, Ohio during his childhood years, then graduated from Lakewood High...
Barbara A. Tonkewicz
Sep. 07, 2026
Barbara A. Tonkewicz, 71, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. Born in Parma, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Edward and Martha Kontur. Barbara was the devoted wife of the late John Tonkewicz, with whom she shared a life filled with love and...
Edith Ann Dore
Sep. 06, 2026
Edie was born to Helen and Gene Folmer in Chicago on July 23, 1950. She was the baby of five children. When her dad died when she was five years old, the family moved to Milwaukee to be near relatives. Edie was raised by her mom and her Uncle Monie, who provided the father figure for the family,...
S. Irene Robinson
Sep. 06, 2026
Irene Robinson, 93, of Valley City, Ohio, passed away on September 6, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 27, 1933, to the late Herman and Catherine Papke. Sophia was the beloved wife of the late Robert Robinson. She is survived by her children, Richard (Marilyn) Robinson, Sherri...
Joseph Guta
Sep. 04, 2026
Joseph Guta, 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 4th. Born on June 6, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, Joe went on to raise his family in Strongsville, Ohio, where he built a life rooted in faith, family, and community. He spent his final year in Indiana, surrounded by the love and care of...
Paul Jeffrey "Jeff" Bub
Sep. 04, 2026
Paul Jeffrey “Jeff” Bub entered into rest on September 4, 2026. Jeff was born on November 19, 1939, to the late Willard and Ruth (nee Grumling) Bub. Early in life, Jeff developed a strong work ethic. As a young boy, he had a paper route in Parma to pay for his bike, after moving to Middleburg...
Anita Jo Fiedler
Sep. 02, 2026
Anita Fiedler, age 88, of Rocky River, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1938, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to the late Earl and Cretia (nee Heard) Garlow. Faith and family were at the center of her life. A devoted mother and grandmother, she attended Harmony...
Linda Adelaide Dolinsky
Sep. 01, 2026
Linda Adelaide Dolinsky, age 83, passed away on September 1, 2026. She was born on February 27, 1943, to the late William and Laura George. Linda devoted 32 years to educating and inspiring students in the West Geauga School District. Following her retirement, her passion for teaching continued...
Stanley R. "Butch" Kobzowicz
Aug. 30, 2026
Stanley R. “Butch” Kobzowicz, 74, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Stanley was the son of the late Stanley Sr. and Betty. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, Stan's greatest joy in life was...
Donna G. Olenik
Aug. 29, 2026
Donna G. Olenik, 84, of Parma, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026. Born on September 7, 1941, in San Francisco, California, Donna was the beloved daughter of the late Danny and Patricia Danszczak. Donna was the devoted and loving wife of Michael Olenik for 65 wonderful years....