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Konrad A. Speidel
Jan. 28, 2026
Konrad Arthur "Butch" Speidel, age 80, of Fairview Park, Ohio, passed away peacefully with loved ones present on January 28, 2026. He was born on May 27, 1945, to Josephine (nee Duffy) and Konrad Speidel. Konrad attended Fairview Park schools and was a graduate of Cleveland State University. For...
Mary Terese Blaseg
Jan. 28, 2026
Mary Terese Blaseg, age 82, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. Born on March 20, 1943, Mary was the beloved daughter of the late Margaret E. and Cornelius J. Wiemels. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Blaseg, with whom she shared many years of partnership and...
Mary Louise "Mary Lou" Lustig
Jan. 27, 2026
Mary Louise “Mary Lou” Lustig (née Kopp), 93, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her devoted family on January 27, 2026. She was born on April 19, 1932, in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, to the late Carl Kopp and Goldena (née Bowden) Kopp. Mary Lou was the beloved...
Andrew David Schmidt
Jan. 25, 2026
Andrew David Schmidt, age 52, passed away on January 25, 2026. Born on August 6, 1973, Andrew was the beloved son of the late Ronald and Jacqueline Schmidt. Andrew is survived by his devoted wife, Tracey Schmidt, whom he married on September 12, 1997. Together they built a life filled with love,...
Lawrence Arthur Hurd
Jan. 24, 2026
Lawrence Arthur “Lee” Hurd, died peacefully, surrounded by his beloved wife, children, family, and friends, January 24, 2026, at the age of 66, at Vitalia Senior Residences, Westlake, Ohio after a courageous journey with Alzheimer’s Disease. Lee was born at the United States Air Force Base...
Lydia J. Coleman
Jan. 22, 2026
Lydia J. Coleman, 77, entered her eternal rest on January 22, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 17, 1948, to the late Amos and Vada Crum, Lydia lived a life marked by faith, generosity, and a deep devotion to the people she cherished. She was the beloved wife of the late...
Rhonda S. Bryant
Jan. 21, 2026
Rhonda S. Bryant, age 69, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was born on August 18, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Geraldine Grindstaff. Rhonda is survived by her loving family: her sister, Robin (Ben) Nicolosi; her brother, Dean (Lisa) Grindstaff; her...
Kim Madeline Burdette
Jan. 21, 2026
Kim Madeline Burdette, age 67, of Cleveland Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on January 21, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 23, 1958, to the late Edward Earl Miller and Madelean Icy (née Seals). Kim lived a life filled with love, laughter, and color. She was the life of the party,...
Betty Jane Hall
Jan. 21, 2026
Betty Jane Hall, 92, passed away on January 21, 2026. Born on March 25, 1933, she was the cherished daughter of the late Frank and Alice Trautman. Betty lived a long and generous life marked by devotion to her family and a warm spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death...
James M. Bailey Jr
Jan. 20, 2026
James “Jim” Bailey Jr., of Westlake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. Jim was recently diagnosed with glioblastoma brain cancer and was surrounded by his loving family and his beloved dog, Max, at the time of his passing. Jim is survived by his...
Norman Edward Singleton
Jan. 19, 2026
Norman Edward Singleton, age 87, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2026. Born on September 2, 1938, in Rosemont, West Virginia, Norman was the son of the late Gordon and Florence Singleton. His early years in West Virginia shaped his lifelong commitment to service,...
Nicholas G. Zatezalo
Jan. 19, 2026
Nicholas G. Zatezalo, born August 7, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, peacefully passed away on January 19, 2026, following a long and courageous battle with illness. He was the beloved son of the late Loretta (née Jenks) and Nick Zatezalo. Nicholas was a fighter in every sense of the word. Through...