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Mariana Finohr
Oct. 29, 2022
Mariana Finohr, 93, of Strongsville, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 29, 2022. She was born on March 1, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Willard and Inez Pulling. Survived by her son Fred Finohr, grandsons Keith and Tom Darling; sister Jeanne (Bob) Miller; brothers Willard “Bum” (Angie)...
Nancy Ruth Milbrandt
Oct. 28, 2022
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Nancy Ruth Milbrandt of North Olmsted, Ohio, who passed away on October 28, 2022 at the age of 74. Leaving to mourn her loving family and friends. Nancy grew up in Cleveland, with her loving parents, Phil & Ruth Riccio (both deceased). She was...
James R. Higginbotham
Oct. 28, 2022
James R. Higginbotham, 91, passed away on October 28, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 26, 1931, to the late John and Lucille (nee Lee) Higginbotham. James is survived by his wife of 40 years, Loretta (nee Wallace), and his children and stepchildren, James Higginbotham, Debra Kuzma...
George Allen Buchanan Jr.
Oct. 28, 2022
George Buchanan, Jr. was born on July 22, 1932 to George, Sr. and Elizabeth Buchanan in Gloversville, NY. He grew up working at his parent’s diner and that ignited a love of cooking and baking. After high school he joined the Army and proudly served his country. Upon returning from the Army, he...
Carole Christian Corey
Oct. 27, 2022
Carole Christian Corey, 83, of Ozark, Missouri formerly of Rocky River, Ohio passed away on October 27, 2022. She was born on July 17, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Edwin and Mary (nee Kintz) Christian. Carole received her Bachelor’s of Music from Baldwin Wallace College and was an...
Michael V Sollenne
Oct. 26, 2022
Michael V. Sollenne, 70, of North Ridgeville, Ohio passed away on October 26, 2022. He was born on July 12, 1952 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Vincent and Etta (nee Dingfelder) Sollenne. Michael retired from Ford Motor Company and was a notable and accomplished artist. His beautiful acrylic and...
David Earl Stringer
Oct. 25, 2022
David Earl Stringer, 64, was born on January 1, 1958 to the late Claude and Annette Stringer. David passed away on October 25, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Georgia McConnell, and the mother of his children, the late Sandra Stringer (Fisher). Cherished father of Nathaniel (Reeva) Stringer and...
Elaine J Rzonca
Oct. 24, 2022
Elaine J. Rzonca (nee Sharosky), 85, passed away on October 24, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 15, 1937, to the late Stanley and Helen (nee Lukaszewicz) Sharosky. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Ronald Rzonca and her children Dave (Penny) Rzonca and Bonnie (Dave)...
Billy Ray Britt Jr
Oct. 24, 2022
Billy Ray Britt, Jr., 58, of Medina, Ohio passed away on October 24, 2022. He was born on January 6, 1964 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Billy Ray Britt, Sr. and Brenda (nee Fox) Segner. Billy was an avid outdoorsman and found great joy in hunting and fishing. He will be fondly remembered for the...
Frank Joseph Blasius
Oct. 23, 2022
Frank Joseph Blasius, 95, of Westlake, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 23, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 12, 1927 to the late Frank and Appalonia Blasius (nee Mattes). Frank was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Gertrude “Trudy” Blasius and by his sister, Leona...
Andrea Haytas
Oct. 22, 2022
Andrea Haytas (Specht), 48, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on October 22, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 26, 1973 to the late Douglas Specht and Kathleen Specht (nee Simbeck). Andrea will be deeply missed by her beloved husband, Michael Haytas;...
Robert (Bob) Crane
Oct. 21, 2022
Robert (Bob) Crane passed away October 21, 2022 at the age of 70 years old. Bob was raised in Lakewood, OH. He attended Waldorf College in Forest City, IA. Bob returned to Cleveland, OH where he spent the rest of his life. Bob spent many years as a self-employed tax accountant and was beloved by...