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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...
Margaret E. McKinney
Dec. 23, 2021
Margaret E. McKinney, 85, of Brook Park, OH passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2021. She was born July 15th, 1936 to the late Virgil and Frances Ogletree (nee’ Thaxton). She was an avid reader, gardener and enjoyed doing puzzles. Margaret will be greatly missed by her children; Peggy A....
Laura Radca
Dec. 23, 2021
Laura Radca, age 96, passed away on December 23, 2021. Laura was born on June 21, 1925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Stanislaus Vazinski and Laura Pernosky . Laura enjoyed word searches, puzzles, and bingo in her spare time. If you saw her drinking a beer, it was through a straw. Laura...
Gary Harold Lennox
Dec. 23, 2021
Gary Harold Lennox, age 69, passed away on December 23, 2021 after a hard fought battle with an aggressive cancer and other health issues. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years Brenda (nee Wayne); two sons and a daughter: William, Andrew and Cassandra; 7 grandchildren David, Danielle,...
William J. Sowik
Dec. 22, 2021
William J. Sowik, 74, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away on December 22, 2021. He was born on October 14, 1947 in Stuttgart, Germany. William was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corp. He completed four and a half years of service, including two tours in Vietnam. His service to his country...
Barbara Ellen Kneen
Dec. 22, 2021
Barbara Ellen Kneen, 99 years young, of Columbia Station, Ohio passed away on December 22, 2021. She was born on November 11, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles C. and Rose A. (nee Styblo) Ball. Barbara was a longtime member of Westlake Congregational Church and participated in the...
Muriel Dawn Leanza
Dec. 21, 2021
Muriel “Pud” Dawn Leanza, 82, of Parma, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 21, 2021. She was born on December 7, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Larry & Margaret Sterba (nee Cianciola). Muriel will be truly missed by her children Steven (Kim) Leanza and Russell (Janice) Leanza;...
Joan Hughart
Dec. 21, 2021
Joan L. Hughart, 85, of Brook Park, Ohio passed away on December 21, 2021. She was born on September 11, 1936 to the late Leroy and Dorothy (nee Schneider) Amey. Joan enjoyed spending time with her furbabies, family, and had a passion for music. She owned Joan Hughart’s Music Unlimited and was...