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Lois Ann Prochaska
Oct. 20, 2026
Lois Ann Prochaska (Dillon), age 86, of Bay Village, Ohio, passed away on October 20th of 2026. She was born to the late Robert and Mary Dillon of Williamson, West Virginia. Beloved wife of the late Charles J. Prochaska, Sr. Loving mother of Charles (Jennifer), Jeff (Michelle), and Jill Petz...
Julie A. Nagy
Oct. 18, 2026
Julie Ann Nagy, 67, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away on October 18, 2026. Born on September 21, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, Julie was the cherished wife of Robert Undicelli and a devoted mother to Sherrie (James) Gillespie, Nichole (David) McAllester, and stepmother to Andrew (Kristen) Undicelli. She...
Ellen K. Arz
Oct. 17, 2026
Ellen K. Arz, age 86, passed away on October 17, 2026. She was born on January 18, 1940, to the late Lydia Lake and Frank Fechter. Ellen was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who treasured the time she spent with those she loved. Her family was the center of her life, and...
Jon G. Hartle
Oct. 16, 2026
Jon G. Hartle, age 80, passed away on October 16, 2026. He will be remembered with love by his family and all those whose lives he touched. Jon was the loving father of Joseph (Elizabeth Burnett) and Richard (Jennifer, née Rich) Hartle. He was a proud grandfather to Kaston, Tabitha, Kaleigh, and...
Valda Baumanis
Oct. 16, 2026
Valda Baumanis, age 98, passed away on October 16, 2026. She was born on June 23, 1928, to the late Anna and Otto Novickis. Valda was the beloved wife of the late Aivars A. Baumanis. She was a devoted mother to Ronald Baumanis and Andy (Karen) Baumanis, and a cherished grandmother to Tyler...
Christine M. Heiman
Oct. 14, 2026
Christine M. Heiman (née Isabella), age 82, passed away on October 14, 2026. She was born on February 7, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Pasquale and Mary Isabella. Christine was a woman who found joy in creativity, family, and the simple pleasures of life. She loved crafting of every kind...
Sheena Toth
Oct. 14, 2026
Sheena Toth, age 72, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026. Born on January 20, 1954, in Cleveland, OH Sheena was preceded in death by her loving husband, Dale Toth; her parents, Robert and Adafay Shainoff; her brother, Robert Shainoff Jr.; and her cherished granddaughter, Charlotte Rey...
James "Jim" R. Furry
Oct. 12, 2026
James “Jim” R. Furry, 88, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away on October 12, 2026. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on June 19, 1938, Jim was the cherished son of the late Robert and Mary Furry. Jim was the beloved husband of 23 years to Marilyn Furry, with whom he shared a love of travel, adventure, and...
Christine L. Bundridge
Oct. 12, 2026
Christine L. Bundridge, age 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on October 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with her health. Born on August 24, 1945, in Cleveland, Ohio, Christine was the beloved daughter of the late Howard D. Rahm and Helen R. Rahm (née...
Barbara H. Briggs
Oct. 12, 2026
Barbara Briggs, age 91, passed away on October 12, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1935, to the late Marian S. and Irvin C. Hall. Barb will be remembered for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and the love she shared with her family and friends throughout her long life. She was the beloved wife of...
Christel Emmy Banzhaf (née Melchien)
Oct. 11, 2026
Christel Emmy Banzhaf, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, exemplified her kind heart, gentle encouragement, and faithful love for her family. As a WWII refugee from the former East Prussia, Germany, Christel's journey brought her to Germany's Black Forest, where she found...
Marion "Lee" Frye
Oct. 11, 2026
Marion “Lee” Frye, age 77, passed away on October 11, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1949, to the late Jack Bob and Birdie Mae Frye. Lee was the beloved husband of Irene Frye, with whom he shared more than 55 wonderful years of marriage. He was a loving father to Chris Frye, Brian (Angela) Frye,...