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Zyeire Za'mir McConnell-Wagner
Feb. 26, 2022
Zyeire Za’mir McConnell-Wagner, far too beautiful for Earth, joined the choir of angels on February 26, 2022. Cherished son of Donisha McConnell and James Wagner; treasured brother of Zerreion McConnell-Brown; loving grandson of Kimberly McConnell and James G. Dunn (deceased); great-grandson of...
Allen Lowell Tahsler
Feb. 24, 2022
Allen Lowell Tahsler was born on July 13, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Fred and Mildred Tahsler. Allen was a proud member of the United States Air Force and in his honor, donations can be made to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: https://www.cdceportal.va.gov/donate_online/ In his...
John Alden Leemars
Feb. 24, 2022
John Alden Leemars, 61, of Olmsted Township, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 24, 2022. He was born in Burbank, California on November 26, 1960 to Alden & Donna Leemars. John loved music and the outdoors. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and deer hunting. Most of all, John loved his...
David Charles Miller
Feb. 23, 2022
David Charles Miller was born on July 8, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles Valentine and Bernice Miller. David loved to travel and even dedicated some of his trips to missionary work. He was a devoted member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, where he functioned as a Verger. David passed...
Shirley M Rosenau
Feb. 22, 2022
Shirley M. Rosenau, 85, of Berea, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022. Shirley will be deeply missed by her children Scott (Donna) Rosenau, Tracy Rosenau, and Sharon Rosenau; by her grandson Scott M. Rosenau, and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Shirley is...
Arline Marie Blankenburg
Feb. 21, 2022
Arline Marie Blankenburg, 100, of Avon Lake, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 21, 2022. She was born on October 13, 1921 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Gustav and Elizabeth Bartling (nee Sonntag). Arline will be deeply missed by her children, Robert (Jan) Blankenburg, Richard (Eileen)...
Joseph M. Porinchok
Feb. 21, 2022
Joseph M. Porinchok, 71, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio passed away on February 21, 2022. He was born on May 23, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Johanna (nee Ursic) Porinchok. Joe had a life-long love of reading, especially historical accounts about World War II and the Civil War. He was an...
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...