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Shirley Elaine Meyers
Sep. 17, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Shirley Elaine Meyers, age 85, on September 17, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Summerset, Pennsylvania to the late Harriet and Earl. She was the devoted wife of 51 years to the late William Meyers, and together they built a...
Richard "Dick" Wolnik
Sep. 16, 2025
Richard Wolnik, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, after a long illness. He left this world surrounded by the love of his family, with his devoted wife Jeannie...
Nguyet Dang
Sep. 16, 2025
Nguyet Dang, age 78, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2025. Born in Saigon, Vietnam to the late Thuy V. Dang and Su Thi Nguyen, Nguyet carried with her the warmth, resilience, and grace of her homeland throughout her life. She was the devoted wife of the late Khanh Nguyen, and...
Edna May Gresch
Sep. 16, 2025
Edna May Gresch, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her life. Born on March 3, 1934, to the late Archie and Edith Weidner, Edna lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and devotion to those she held dear. She is survived by her beloved husband of...
Diane Sutton Battle
Sep. 15, 2025
Diane Sutton Battle, age 79, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Robin and Ellen Wightman. Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Battle. She is survived by her loving sons, Thomas...
Raymond H. Schurr
Sep. 14, 2025
Raymond H. Schurr, age 85, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2025. Born in Cleveland on May 4, 1940, Ray was the son of the late Harold and Anna Schurr. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during his younger years. Following his military service, he...
Jack M. Blakemore
Sep. 13, 2025
Jack M Blakemore, 87 of Cleveland Oh joined his beloved wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (nee Prokay) on September 13, 2025. Survived by his loving children, Dennis (Peggy), Vickie (Timothy) Gilliam, Lisa Erb, Laurie (Jimmy) Skeens, Karen (John) Pathko and Kimberly. Loving Dog Dad to Jilly. Cherished...
Thomas C. LaPonza
Sep. 13, 2025
Thomas C. LaPonza, 85, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1939, to the late Anthony and Elizabeth LaPonza. Tom was the husband of 64 years to Barbara A. LaPonza (née Reis). He was the father of Laura (Chuck) Baslie, David LaPonza, Lynne...
Sharron "Sherry" Ann Moore
Sep. 11, 2025
Sharron “Sherry” Ann Moore, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, September 11, 2025. She was born October 26, 1944, in Oakland, California to Martin and Lura Zipp. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Royce; children, Tom (Katie) Moore, and Suzy (Tom)...
Joyce Genelda Cochran Perkins Leiby
Sep. 09, 2025
Joyce Genelda Cochran Perkins Leiby, age 90, a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, heard her Savior say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant!”, on September 9, 2025. Joyce, the oldest of seven children, was born January 14, 1935, to Robert F. and Bessie Jane Cochran in Webster County,...
John H. Riggen Jr.
Sep. 09, 2025
John H. Riggen Jr. Passed away peacfully September 9, 2025. Born August 11 to the late John Henry Sr. and Elsie Elizabeth Riggen. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Kay; children, Shelly (Late, David) Keller, John (Kim) Riggen III, and Joseph “Scott” (Dawn) Riggen; 11...
Magda Elizabeth Kovacs
Sep. 09, 2025
Magda Elizabeth Kovacs, age 91, passed away on September 9, 2025. Born in Hungary on January 5, 1934, to the late Sandor and Julianna Tamas, Magda brought warmth, creativity, and unwavering kindness into the lives of all who knew her. She was preceded in death in 2023 by her beloved husband,...