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Donald "Joe" Steven Paxton Sr.
Feb. 11, 2026
Donald “Joe” Steven Paxton, 62, of Columbia Station, Ohio, passed away on February 11, 2026. Born on October 11, 1963, he was the son of the late Sandra Kleis and Charles Paxton. Don was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He is survived by his son, Donald Paxton Jr.; his beloved...
Nancy Giesser
Feb. 09, 2026
Nancy Giesser, age 83, passed away on February 9, 2026, in Westlake, Ohio. Born on April 4, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, Nancy was truly one of a kind - an absolute legend. Vivacious, fun, bold, brilliant, and deeply loving, she filled every room she entered with laughter, wisdom, and an...
George Robert Surovec
Feb. 08, 2026
George Robert Surovec, age 86, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on February 8, 2026. He was born on April 28, 1939 to the late Stephan and Anna Surovec. George lived a life rooted in family, faith, and quiet strength. On May 30, 1964, he married the love of his life, Constance, with whom he shared...
Randy Allan Dworznik
Feb. 08, 2026
Randall “Randy” Allan Dworznik, age 73, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 8, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Albert and Evelyn Dworznik. He is survived by his best friend and loving wife of 43 years, Terri Dworznik (nee O’Brien), a...
Jeffrey A. Ropp
Feb. 07, 2026
Jeffrey A. Ropp, 61, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away on February 7, 2026. He was born on March 18, 1964, in Midland, Michigan, to the late William and Judith Ropp. Jeff was the beloved brother of Patricia (Neil Larsen) Ropp, Teresa (Brad) Birt, Tim (Lecia) Ropp, and the late Scott Ropp and...
James George Zifcheck
Feb. 06, 2026
James George Zifcheck, 83, passed away on February 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on April 19, 1942, he was the cherished son of the late Helen Slanec and George Zifcheck. James lived a life marked by devotion—to his family, his work, and the people fortunate enough to know...
Johanna Catherine Kennedy
Feb. 05, 2026
Johanna Catherine Kennedy, age 96, of Sun City, Florida, passed away on February 5, 2026. She was born on July 9, 1929 to the late Charles and Signe Robinson. She is survived by her children, David, Kevin, and Brian; grandchildren, Julie, Katie, Kari, Kelsey, and Jesse. She was preceded in death...
Betty Joyce Martin
Feb. 05, 2026
Betty Joyce Martin (née Looney), age 76, passed away on February 5, 2026, in Olmsted Falls, Ohio, after a long and courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. She faced her journey with remarkable strength, resilience, and grace. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Looney. Joyce is...
Ronald "Ron" Folkman
Feb. 04, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Folkman, 63, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on February 4, 2026. Ron was born on April 9, 1962, in Lakewood, Ohio to the late Ronald and Dorothie (née Riley) Folkman. He was the beloved husband of 19 years to the late Debbie (née Spisak). Ron was the cherished brother of Traci...
Edgardo V. Santiago M.D.
Feb. 04, 2026
Edgardo V. Santiago, M.D., 87, of Rocky River, was ushered into the presence of his heavenly father on February 4, 2026. He was born on February 10, 1938 in Manila, Philippines, to the late Eduardo and Cleotilde Santiago. He was lovingly known as “Eddie,” to all who had the blessing of knowing...
Grace Lucille Burgess
Feb. 04, 2026
Grace Lucille Burgess, age 98, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on May 31, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Julia and Henry F. Arnold. Grace lived a long, full, and generous life defined by devotion to family, faith, and community. Grace was first married to...
Lois R. Dow
Feb. 04, 2026
Lois R. Dow, 93, passed away on February 4, 2026. Born on December 19, 1932, she was the beloved daughter of the late Florence and Isaac Ritter. Lois lived a long life marked by quiet strength, devotion to family, and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death...