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William "Bill" Lee Searight
Dec. 27, 2021
William “Bill” Lee Searight, 88, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away on December 27, 2021. He was born on March 10, 1933 to the late William C. and Helena (nee Entinger) Searight. William proudly served in the United States Airforce during the Korean Conflict. Bill graduated from Baldwin Wallace...
Douglas Arthur Cantrell
Dec. 27, 2021
Douglas Arthur Cantrell, age 79, passed away on December 27, 2021. Douglas was born on August 31, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Leo and Josephine Cantrell. Douglas was a proud Navy Veteran. He was an avid hunter, and he was at peace when camping. He was a Browns season ticket holder for...
Mary Ann Poschke
Dec. 27, 2021
Mary Ann Poschke, age 96, passed away on December 27, 2021. Mary Ann was born on November 5, 1925 in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Steven and Mary Lacko. Mary Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Mary Ann is survived by her children, Beverly J....
Martha E. Skeens
Dec. 26, 2021
Martha Elizabeth Skeens (nee Belcher), age 86, passed away on December 26, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Virginia; and her husband Vernon. Martha is survived by her children Christine Armelli and Raymond D. Odum; grandchildren Joseph (Danielle) Armelli, Chezerae (Alex)...
Karen Elizabeth Vasquez
Dec. 26, 2021
Karen Elizabeth Vasquez, 32, of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 26, 2021. She was born on March 8, 1989 in Westlake, Ohio to the proud parents, Stephen & Corinne Torres (nee Lupica) who will cherish her memory. Karen will be truly missed by her loving husband, David Vasquez;...
Cheryl D. Ferritto
Dec. 25, 2021
Cheryl “Cherri” Ferritto, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on December 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Wannetta. She is survived by her brother Robert (Kelly Hatfield); uncle William (Jeanette) Miller; grandchildren Allen “AJ” and Madisan Winer; many cousins and...
Willis G. Van Gilder
Dec. 25, 2021
Willis G. Van Gilder,86, of Cleveland, OH passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2021. He was born on October 31st,1935 to the late William F. and Ella Van Gilder (Nee’ Smith) in Alexander, West Virginia. Loved by many, Willis will be missed, by his loving wife of 65 years, Patricia; his...
Sandra G. Leathem
Dec. 24, 2021
Sandra G. Leathem (nee MacLaren), age 76, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents Gordon and Marion; and her daughter Laurie Arendt. Sandra is survived by her son Steven Leathem; step-sister Carrie Anderson-Kincaid; and 3 grandchildren Kevin, Ryan...
Thomas J. Carlin
Dec. 24, 2021
Thomas J. Carlin Jr, 91, of Strongsville, Ohio passed away on December 24, 2021. He was born on March 11, 1930, to the late Thomas J. Sr and Catherine (nee Baldwin) Carlin, both from Ireland. Thomas was a proud veteran of the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired after over 40...
Janet Rae Delaney
Dec. 23, 2021
Janet Rae Delaney, 72, of Rocky River, Ohio passed away on December 23, 2021 in Westlake, Ohio. She was born on July 13, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Edgar and Margaret (nee Bates) Delaney. She is survived by her son Howard Delaney; close cousin Bonnie Dirr and many other treasured...
Katherine E. Johnson
Dec. 23, 2021
Katherine E. Johnson, 48, of Fairview Park, Ohio passed away with family by her side on December 23, 2021. She was born on October 2, 1973 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Joseph and Katherine Ohl. Katherine will be fondly remembered for the love she had for her family. She spent many years...