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Helen Marie Horne
Jan. 07, 2021
Helen Marie Horne, 86, of Parma Heights, Ohio passed away on January 7, 2021 in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. She was born on December 7, 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Charles and Helen (nee Minarek) Spayer. Beloved wife of Russell T. Horne of 59 years; loving mother of Russell J. (Irina) Horne...
Donald A. Raczka
Jan. 07, 2021
Donald A. Raczka, 67, of Broadview Heights, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2021. Beloved husband of Jeanne (nee Hassa) Raczka of 40 years; loving father of Daniel Raczka and David Raczka; son of Leonard and Irene (nee Kalinowski) Raczka (both deceased); and dear brother of Norman...
Anita S. Auzenbergs
Jan. 06, 2021
Anita S. Auzenbergs, 77 years old, passed away on January 6, 2021 at her home with her family in Avon, Ohio. Anita was born in Riga, Latvia on March 27, 1943, fled the wartime dangers with her family during World War II and relocated to Philadelphia during part of her childhood before her family...
Geri C. Frimel
Jan. 06, 2021
Geraldine C. Frimel, 85, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on January 6, 2021. She was born on October 11, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Claude and Mary (nee Semon) Nash. Geri will be fondly remembered for her love of gardening, sewing, and reading voraciously. She found peace and tranquility...
John J. Smetanka
Jan. 05, 2021
John Smetanka, age 72 of Brook Park, passed away peacefully January 05, 2021 while surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Patricia (Nee Bomer). Devoted father of Sharon (Jesse) Miller, Debbie (Ryan) Appelhans, Shelly Fuller (Dale Churnega) and "Roonie". Dear brother of Stevie (Bill) Kufner,...
Marianne C. Oslin Pierce
Jan. 04, 2021
Marianne C. Oslin Pierce, aged 78, passed away on January 4, 2021. Marianne was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Paul and Elva (nee Bryant) Oslin on June 26, 1942. Marianne is the mother of Paula (John) Barron, Lisa (Steve) Geschke, and Ray (Becky) Pierce Jr.; Nana to Christine (Jaime) Vidal,...
George Mathaios
Jan. 04, 2021
George S. Mathaios, 91, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on January 4, 2021. Born in Greece to the late Spiridon and Constandina (nee Demitriou) Mataeos on October 15, 1929. Besides his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara, who passed away in 2020. George is survived by his...
Arlene A. Lamatrice Kostura
Jan. 04, 2021
Arlene A. Lamatrice Kostura, 81, passed away January 4, 2021. Cherished daughter of Paul Wuest (deceased) and Ethel Berlo (deceased); Beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Thomas (Charlene) Lamatrice, David (the late Sarah) Lamatrice, Linda (James) Krejci, and Albert (Sharon)...
Francis A. Procaccini
Jan. 03, 2021
Francis A. Procaccini, 79, of North Olmsted, Ohio passed away on January 3, 2021 in Westlake, Ohio. He was born on July 8, 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Anthony Edward Procaccini and Josephine Marie (nee Rainone). Francis was a proud veteran of the US Army and active member of VFW Post 9871...
Dennis M. Schane
Jan. 03, 2021
Dennis Michael Schane, 84, of Olmsted Township, OH passed away on January 3, 2021 following a lengthy battel with Lewy Body Dementia. Just like he dealt with all his life experiences, he managed his illness with strength, humor, and grace. He wanted to spend as much time with his loved ones as...
JoAn Male
Jan. 03, 2021
JoAn Male (nee McCollister), age 90 died peacefully Sunday, January 3, 2021 at David Simpson Hospice House. Born November 15, 1930 in Cleveland, OH to Donald and Ethel (nee Borth) McCollister. JoAn was married in 1956 to Ted Male until his death in 2003. JoAn graduated from John Marshall High...
Gerry Moeller
Jan. 02, 2021
Gerry Moeller, 76, of Milan, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 2, 2021. He was born on October 22, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Bruce Herbert and Harriet Florence (nee Miles) Moeller. He will be fondly remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle. He was often found watching western...