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Victoria Anne Shannon
May 24, 2020
Victoria Anne Shannon, age 72, of Avon, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2020. She was born December 3, 1947, in Chicago, IL, daughter of the late Joseph and Anne (nee Hnatusko) Wilkus. Victoria will always be remembered for her caring nature and always being an open ear to listen when...
Tomislav "Tom" Cvijovic
May 23, 2020
Tomislav “Tom” Cvijovic, 56, of North Olmsted, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. Born in Cleveland to the late Dragoje and Mary (Marich) Cvijovic on June 13, 1963. Besides his parents, Tom is preceded in death by his brother George. Tom is survived by his loving wife Lori of 19 years;...
Bonnie Lynn Pierse
May 23, 2020
Bonnie Lynn Pierse, age 74, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2020, with her loving family by her side. She was born March 15, 1946, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Cyrus Verne and Mary Jayne (nee Peck) Rice. Bonnie enjoyed bowling, gardening, baking and photography....
Donald G. "Don" Strauss
May 22, 2020
Donald G. Strauss, “Don” 88, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 22, 2020. Devoted husband of 55 years to Elizabeth Strauss, he is survived by his daughter Kimberly Ann Bracewell (Charles), Marjorie Strauss, and son Ronald (Jane) Strauss; grandchildren Emily and Ethan...
Joseph Nelson Hefner
May 22, 2020
Joseph Nelson Hefner, age 81, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born March 22, 1939, in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Cledith D. and Minerva B. (nee Arnold) Hefner. Joe loved to cook and was known as Joe “Chef.” He enjoyed boating and cookouts, and...
Walter George Viergutz
May 22, 2020
Walter George Viergutz, age 93, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born February 17, 1927, in Ravenna, son of the late Walter and Rose (nee Lukas) Viergutz. Walter was a proud member of Carpenters Local 435. He was an avid golfer and loved playing poker. He...
Laverne Lee Snyder
May 21, 2020
Laverne Snyder (Nee Rob). Born July 10, 1941 arrived at heavens gates May 21,2020. Daughter of Raynold and Rosemarie Rob. Sister of Roberta, Roseann and Laura. Loving mother of Lynn Snyder Stevens Klebau (Dale Klebau), Raymond (Fred) Snyder Jr. Special friend to Robin Earhart Calico and Greg...
Matthew Allen Mamere
May 21, 2020
Matthew Allen Mamere, age 44, of Berea, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 21, 2020. He was born September 19, 1975 in Berea, treasured son of Linda and the late Melvin Mamere. Beloved brother of Wendy Mamere and Robert Mamere; loving nephew of Douglas Mamere, Donna (Arnold) Brough, Randy...
Lawrence E. Surak
May 21, 2020
Lawrence E. Surak, 70, of Brunswick, passed away May 21, 2020. Beloved husband of 29 years to Patricia (Frantz); father of Matthew Desouza and Megan (Edward) Strzala; loving step-father of Scott (Amanda) and Shaun (Brenda) Swiger; cherished grandfather of Max and Griffin Swiger; dear brother of...
Marilyn Jean Roth
May 20, 2020
Marilyn Jean Roth (nee Kreuscher), 73, of Cortland, Ohio, joined her late husband Mark on Wednesday May 20, 2020. She was raised by her parents Frederick and Mildred in Hinckley, Ohio. As an adult she settled in the Cleveland-area where she raised her family and developed many true, lifelong...
Gary Jamison
May 20, 2020
Gary Carl Jamison, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He was born June 30, 1944 in Cleveland; son of the late Walter F. and Lillian C. (nee Gustafson) Jamison. Gary is survived by his treasured caregiver and sister, Joyce E. Caldwell; five nieces and nephews,...
Harry R. Westlake
May 19, 2020
Harry Westlake, age 95, formerly of Fairview Park, passed away on May 19, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Lucille; father of Bruce (Cheri) and Gregg (Janet); grandfather of Nick, Alyssa, Rachele, Paul, Lisa, Sharon and Kimberly; great-grandfather to seven. Harry was a U.S. Navy Veteran....