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James Smith
Feb. 21, 2022
James A. Smith, 83, was born on June 8, 1938 in Newport, Tennessee to the late Mack and Daisy Smith. James graduated from West High School. Then, after over 40 years of employment, he retired from Tuthill Corporation. In his spare time, James was a gardening and tropical fish enthusiast. James...
Nancy Ellen Bentley
Feb. 21, 2022
Nancy Ellen Bentley, 58, of Middleburgh Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022. She was born in Whitesburg, Kentucky, on April 3, 1963, to the late John Sr. & Shirley Bentley (nee Stallard). Nancy will be deeply missed by her siblings; Robin (Steve) Napier, Lisa (Chris)...
Barbara Ann Germana
Feb. 21, 2022
Barbara Ann Germana, 88, of Olmsted Township, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2022. She was born on February 20, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Clyde George and Nellie Irene (nee Hogg) Metzger. She will be fondly remembered as a wonderful and present grandmother “Mema” and...
Donald Joseph Lesko
Feb. 20, 2022
Donald Joseph Lesko, 86, of Strongsville, Ohio, formerly of Berea, Ohio, passed away on February 20th, 2022. Don was born May 17th, 1936, in Monroe, Michigan, to parents Joseph and Antoinette (née Buchana). He was General Manager of Buckeye Fasteners, a division of Fastener Industries, of Berea,...
Mary Diane Principe
Feb. 20, 2022
Mary Diane Principe, 77, of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 20, 2022. She was born on September 24, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Virginia & Roy Dille (nee McFadden). Diane will be truly missed by her husband of 54 years, Len Principe; loving mother of Mark...
Terrence R Baker
Feb. 18, 2022
Terrence R. Baker, 78, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away on February 18, 2022. He was born on January 4, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Richard and Irma (nee Maly) Baker. Terrence was a proud veteran of the United States Army and enjoyed spending his time fishing on the waters of Lake Erie. He...
Mary Louise McKulic
Feb. 18, 2022
Mary Louise McKulic, 93, was born on March 10, 1928 in Rutherford, West Virginia to the late Creed L. and Grace G. Echard. Mary passed away on February 18, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Eugene, Robert, and Ronald Echard; and her husband, Louis B. McKulic.
Alan Sironen
Feb. 17, 2022
Alan Sironen, 68, was born on September 24, 1953 to the late Rudolph and Charlotte Sironen in Cleveland, Ohio. Alan passed away on February 17, 2022. Alan was a dedicated employee of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo but over these past few years, he became even more dedicated to pampering his puppy,...
Wilbert Alfred Dreger
Feb. 14, 2022
Wilbert Alfred Dreger, 87, passed into eternal life February 14, 2022. Born July, 6, 1934 In Cleveland to the late Alfred and Elizabeth (née Hundt) Dreger and was predeceased by his wife Joan (née Mojack) Dreger. He is survived by his sister Marge (Phil, deceased) Bode, nephews Dave (Debbie) Bode...
Barbara Chrysler
Feb. 14, 2022
It is with shock and great sorrow that the family of Barb Chrysler announces her death on Monday, February 14, 2022, at the age of 69. She passed away following a brief stay at Otterbein Rehab Center in Marblehead, Ohio. Barb was born on March 23, 1952, in Cumberland, Maryland, the daughter of...
Elaine Ruth Szabo
Feb. 14, 2022
Elaine Ruth Szabo, 80, was born on July 28,1941 to the late Leonard and Stella Bruno in Cleveland, Ohio. Elaine passed away on February 14, 2022. Survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, John P. Szabo; loving mother of John P. Szabo Jr. (Kathy), Tracey Russell (Chris), and Michelle Santora...
William Harpster
Feb. 13, 2022
William Harpster, 61, of Elyria, Ohio passed away on February 13, 2022. He was born on October 16, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Jane (nee Garlick) Harpster. Loving father of Tyler (Allison) Harpster; and dear brother to Marie, George (Olena), Sally, John (Jackie), Deborah, Judy...