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James Skeens
Aug. 29, 2026
James Skeens, age 67, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 29th surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 25, 1959 & Husband of 37 years to Sharon (nee Evans) Skeens. Beloved Son of the late Lucian Burgess & Mary (nee Hout) Skeens. Cherished...
Eugene "Gene" Zayac
Aug. 29, 2026
Eugene Zayac, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, following a period of declining health. Born on February 13, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, Eugene was the beloved son of the late Paul Zayac and Dorothy Zayac (née Woloshyn). Eugene was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 43 years,...
Michael Joseph Theriot
Aug. 27, 2026
Michael Joseph Theriot of Olmsted Falls passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, surrounded by the love and memories of a life richly shared with family and friends. He was the beloved husband of Janet A. (Lamb) for 62 years until her passing in 2020. Together, they built a large and loving...
Omer C. Moats
Aug. 25, 2026
Omer C. Moats, age 92, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2026. He was born on July 23, 1934, to the late Victoria and Omer D. Moats. Omer was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother who treasured the time he spent with his family. He shared 72 wonderful years of...
Stephen Howard Jr
Aug. 24, 2026
Stephen Howard Jr. (29) was born October 26, 1995 in Cleveland, Ohio to Mari Watson and Stehpen Howard Sr., and left this world on August 24, 2026. Stephen leaves behind his mother Mari (Renardo) Watson; his father Stephen Howard Sr.; his partner Brianna, his grandmother Helen (Glenn) Kogan; his...
Khiem Nguyen
Aug. 24, 2026
Khiem Nguyen, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, following a long health battle. Born on July 10, 1944, in Nam Dinh, Vietnam, he was the beloved son of the late Tam Nguyen and Kim Nguyen (née Dao). Khiem was a man of remarkable strength, intelligence, and perseverance. Throughout...
Rose Marie Narolewski
Aug. 23, 2026
Rose Marie Narolewski, age 83, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026. Born on March 29, 1943, in Saint Clairsville, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Saksa. Rosie was the devoted wife of the late Ronald Narolewski, with whom she shared a...
Kaleb Anthony Thomas
Aug. 21, 2026
Kaleb Anthony Thomas, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on August 21, 2026, just two days after celebrating his 18th birthday. Kaleb was a bright light in the lives of everyone who knew him. He had a way of lighting up a room simply by being himself. He loved spending time with...
Laura G. Stranko
Aug. 21, 2026
Laura G. Stranko, 73, of North Royalton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2026. She was born on December 5, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Virginia and Edward Staples Sr. Laura was the beloved wife of 44 years to Robert "Bob" Stranko. Together they built a life rooted in faith,...
James Willis Abbott Jr.
Aug. 20, 2026
James Willis Abbott, Jr., age 70, passed away on August 20, 2026. He was born on April 7, 1956, to the late Hannah and James Willis Abbott, Sr. James shared many years of love, devotion, and companionship with his beloved husband, the late Michael Simchak. He was a devoted father to Dion (Laura)...
Donald E. Radle
Aug. 20, 2026
Donald E. Radle, age 78, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2026. Born on February 11, 1948, in Ohio, Donald was the beloved son of the late Louis and Dorothy Radle (née Murphy). Donald lived a life centered on family, friendship, and the values that guided him throughout the years. A highly...
Barbara E. Butler Christyson
Aug. 19, 2026
Barbara E. Butler Christyson, age 76, passed away on August 19, 2026. Born on August 15, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Lillian Butler. Barbara leaves behind her son, Evan Christyson, and her sister, Judy (Edward) Cereghino, and shared a loving relationship with her significant...