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Aslaug Greta Trenka
Oct. 30, 2020
Aslaug Greta Trenka, better known as "Greta," 85, of Strongsville, passed away October 30, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Lisa Trenka; devoted grandmother of Brandon and Rachel Willaman; dear sister of the late Hulda Oskarsdottir and Marino Oskarsson who survives;...
Audrey Sue Blake
Oct. 29, 2020
Audrey Sue Blake, age 82, of Parma, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born March 30, 1938, in Cleveland; daughter of the late Howard and Leora (nee MacRae) Dittebrand. Audrey enjoyed traveling to new places. She loved spending time with her family. Audrey will be...
Juan Rivera
Oct. 29, 2020
Dearly beloved husband of the late Aida Rivera, loving father of Alvin (Maria) Rivera, Randy (Diana) Rivera, Elaine (deceased), Ron Rivera, Marisel (Dwayne) Lemmer, Joyce (deceased), dearest grandfather of Shawn, Ryan, Kelly, Asher, Peyton, Sophia, Gabriela, great grandfather of Nolan, Rylee,...
Richard W. Nelsen Sr.
Oct. 29, 2020
Richard W. Nelsen, age 70 of North Olmsted, passed away October 29, 2020. Loving father of Richard Jr. (Kai), Cara Martin, Britteny (Chris) Molchan and Lauren; cherished grandfather of Owen, Cassady, Mia, Whitney, Rhys and Courtney; dear brother of the late Jeffrey (Debbie) Nelsen; former husband...
Viorica Floruta
Oct. 29, 2020
Viorica Floruta, nee Jurca, was born April 3, 1924. The Lord called her home October 29th, 2020. Viorica was the youngest of four children. Her siblings included: John (deceased), Daniel (deceased) and Irene. Her parents (deceased), Petru (Peter) and Rebecca (nee Gavris) Jurca were teenagers when...
Kathleen K. Malinkey
Oct. 28, 2020
Kathleen K. Malinkey, 78, of Brooklyn, passed away October 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late John; cherished sister of Linda (Terrence) Mokos; dear aunt of Ryan (Jennifer) Mokos and Todd Mokos. Kathleen was a phlebotomist and taught phlebotomy to college students. She also dabbled in amateur...
Janet J. Kolis Metzger
Oct. 28, 2020
Janet J. Kolis Metzger, age 68 of North Olmsted, passed away October 28, 2020. She was the beloved wife of Alan Metzger; the loving mother of Jennifer Kolis and the late Jason Kolis; step mother of Lisa (John) Hill; cherished grandmother of Jessica, Kaylee, Justin, Brendan, Cody and Tori; the...
William Thomas
Oct. 27, 2020
William J."Bill" Thomas, beloved husband of the late Ruth A. (nee Zaczek); loving father of Mark (Kathi); Cheryl Hofer (Dan) and the late Kenneth; beloved grandfather of Allison Baswell (Ryan), Mark, Ashley and Abbie "Whaler"; brother of Ronald (deceased)(Carol) and Janet Egan; uncle and friend...
Donna Elaine Spurrier
Oct. 27, 2020
Donna Elaine Spurrier, age 88, of North Olmsted, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. She was born June 5, 1932, in Cleveland; daughter of the late Robert and Ada (nee Davis) Spurrier. Cherished sister of the late Alan (Katie) Spurrier; treasured aunt of Patty (Joe) Dete, Tim...
Ellen D. Shesler
Oct. 26, 2020
Ellen D. Shesler, 87, of Strongsville, passed away October 26, 2020. Beloved wife of Richard; loving mother of Debbie Pell and Donna Shesler; cherished grandmother of Nicole (Cody) Bertke, Anthony (Marcheasa) Carile, Jeremy and James Pell; great-grandmother of three; dear sister of four deceased...
William E. Porter
Oct. 25, 2020
William Edward Porter went to his heavenly home on Sunday October 25, 2020. He was born August 3,1929 in Chapman, Alabama. William is preceded in death by his wife Jessie Porter of over 60 years, son Michael A. Porter, parents Dollie and Eris Porter, brothers Willie and Ennis Porter, and sisters...
Mary "Sandy" Laughlin
Oct. 25, 2020
Mary E. “Sandy” Laughlin (nee Toland), age 79 of North Olmsted, passed away October 25, 2020. She was the beloved wife of 61 years to Bruce; the loving mother of Bruce “Drew” (Mary Ann), Cynthia Goots and Charlene (Lee) Thomas; the cherished grandmother of Michelle (Dominic) Pizzuli, Jacob (Kate)...