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Ronald "Ron" Zenkewicz
Aug. 15, 2025
Ronald “Ron” Walter Zenkewicz, 83, of Westlake, Ohio, passed away on August 15, 2025. Born on July 25, 1942, to Walter and Frances Zenkewicz, Ron was raised in Cleveland’s historic Slavic Village, where the values of resilience, hard work, and adaptability were woven into the fabric of his...
Joan Pauline Cifranic
Aug. 15, 2025
Joan Pauline Cifranic (nee Gorsek), age 88. Loving mother of Jimmy (Nancy), Jeff (Michele, deceased), Jerry (Sandra), Jenny (Bob Wypasek), Jill, Jack, Jace (Amy). Loving Grandmother of Stacey, Kristy, Rachel, Sean, Bobby, Matthew, Emily, and Jake. Loving Great Grandmother of Taylor, Tyler,...
Roberta Jean Robertson
Aug. 14, 2025
Roberta Jean Robertson, passed away on August 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on October 7, 1949, to the late Harry and Bernice Smith, Roberta lived a life rooted in kindness, strength, and unwavering dedication to others. Roberta was the cherished wife of Lawrence “Larry” Robertson, with whom...
Debra Jean Kaufman
Aug. 13, 2025
Debra Jean Kaufman, age 69, of Parma, Ohio, passed away on August 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with a long illness. Born on October 13, 1955, to the late Fredrick and Vera Tittes, Debra lived a life full of warmth, resilience, and devotion to those she loved most. She was the proud and...
William R. Nash III
Aug. 11, 2025
William R. Nash III, age 63, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, music, and adventure. Born on April 6, 1962, to Vicki Cate Paladino (deceased) and William R. (Dee) Nash II, Rob lived a life marked by passion, curiosity, and an unwavering love for the...
Lawrence R. Kessie
Aug. 10, 2025
Lawrence R. Kessie, 77, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 8, 1947, he was the son of the late Robert and Marie Kessie. Lawrence was the beloved husband of the late Mary Lou Kessie. He is survived by his devoted children: Denise...
Kenneth Bower
Aug. 09, 2025
Kenneth Bower, 88, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025. Born in Big Bend, West Virginia on April 23, 1937, Ken was the son of the late Forrest Sr. and Opal Bower (nee: Williams). Ken served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War. He was the beloved...
Jane A. Curran
Aug. 08, 2025
Jane Curran, 77, of Fairview Park, Ohio, peacefully passed away after a courageous 15-year battle with multiple myeloma on August 8, 2025. Jane’s life was defined by love, creativity, encouragement, and a quiet strength. She was married to her devoted husband, Dan Curran Sr., who is greatly...
Judith Ann Kurz
Aug. 07, 2025
Judith Ann Kurz, age 84, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully with family members by her side on August 7, 2025. Born on November 19, 1940, to the late Eva and John Sweet, Judith lived a life full of warmth, devotion, and joy. She was the beloved wife of 66 years to Leroy Kurz, with...
Jean Lockerbie Erwin
Aug. 07, 2025
Jean Lockerbie Erwin, 97, passed away on August 7, 2025. She was born on January 15, 1928 to the late James and Elizabeth Ogg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Erwin in July 1988; and her brother, James Ogg. Jean was survived by her children, Thomas (Renate) Erwin, Kathy (Jim)...
Haydee F. Hernandez
Aug. 06, 2025
Haydee F. Hernandez (nee Figueroa Rivera), 93, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2025. Born in Luquillo, Puerto Rico, Haydee was the cherished daughter of the late Anselmo Figueroa Romero and Eulogia Rivera Roberto. She was the beloved wife of the late Miguel A....
Milan "Miles" Castle Johnson
Aug. 05, 2025
Milan “Miles” Castle Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 28, 1933, Miles lived a life marked by curiosity, innovation, and deep devotion to family, friends and country. Raised in North Olmsted, Ohio, Miles was the son of the late Milam and...