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Michael "Mike" A. Minelli
Apr. 10, 2020
Michael A. Minelli, 80, of North Ridgeville passed away on April 10, 2020 surrounded by his family. Born in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Dr.Anthony and Helen (Ciavarelli) Minelli on September 30, 1939. Mike is survived by his loving wife Sharon; children Sharon Anne Minelli-Jablonski, Gina Marie...
Joyce Eva Raftery
Apr. 10, 2020
Together for Life, Together for Eternity Joyce Raftery, age 90, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 10, 2020. Born September 5, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. Joyce was a member of the Eastern Star, enjoyed camping, travelling, and crocheting, and lived and breathed her family that meant...
William J. Plichta
Apr. 08, 2020
William J. Plichta, age 89, of North Olmsted, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Arlene E. (nee Saari) Plichta; loving father of Susan (Chuck) Conklin and Judy (Jerry Krankovich) Plichta. There will be no services held at this time. In lieu...
Shirley A. Bias
Apr. 07, 2020
Shirley A. Bias, 73, passed away suddenly on April 7, 2020. Beloved wife of 53 years to Michael, loving mother of three daughters Michelle (Paul) Bauer, Renee (Ron) Willoughby, Julie (Chris) Pratt; cherished grandmother of Ronnie, Rachael, Kyle, Kayla, Hunter, Savannah and Parker; dear sister of...
Anthony Minotti
Apr. 07, 2020
Anthony Minotti, 88, of Fairview Park, passed away April 7, 2020. Beloved husband of 56 ½ years to Emily (Petruccelli); loving father of Anthony (Carol) Minotti, Rosemarie (Raymond) Severa and Danny (Kimberly) Minotti; cherished grandfather of Maria, Gabrielle, Lauren, Julia, Daniel and Nick;...
Clifford C. Riedel
Apr. 06, 2020
Clifford Carl Riedel, age 90 of Parma, passed away Monday afternoon on April 6, 2020. Cliff was married to his beloved wife (his Babe), Carolyn (nee Janus) for almost 66 years. Their wedding anniversary is May 22nd. He was born in Fairview Park to the late Arthur and Alma (nee Maukert) Riedel....
Glenn R. Knight
Apr. 06, 2020
Glenn R. Knight, age 93 of North Olmsted, passed away April 6, 2020. Born on January 26, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to the late Albert and Pearl Knight; cherished husband of 65 years to the late Jean; adoring father of Cynthia Lankenau (Richard) of Dahlonega, GA and Diane Plogger (Ray) of North...
Martha E. Rupp
Apr. 05, 2020
Martha E. Rupp, 96, of Sagamore Hills, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020. Born to the late Steve and Susan (Kolesar) Benedek on October 1, 1923. Martha is preceded in death by her husband Frank and sister Suzanne (Stanley) Linton. She is survived by her nieces and nephews...
Clifford William Manti
Apr. 04, 2020
Cliff Manti, (Dad), went to be with our Savior, Jesus Christ, April 4 at age 86 years. He was the beloved husband of Elsa Jane nee Bracken for 58 years; devoted father of Seth (Nichelle), Philip, and Benjamin (Laurie); loving grandfather of Elizabeth, Katherine, Caroline, Henry, and Nolan; uncle...
Helen Louise Lee
Apr. 04, 2020
Helen Louise Clark Lee was born on April 22, 1926 in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the daughter to Virginia and Earl Clark, sister to Rachel, Billy, and Earl (Red). Helen was the mother to Ruth Eileen Lee (Westlake, Ohio), Rebecca Elle (Cleveland, Ohio before moving to Truckee, CA in 2018) ,...
Loretta M. Fleming-Patton
Apr. 03, 2020
Loretta M. Fleming-Patton, age 93, of Fairview Park, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3, 2020. She was born June 2, 1926, in Tiff, Missouri; daughter of the late Lucian and Alphia (nee Ward) Aubuchon and sister to seven brothers and two sisters (all deceased). Loretta enjoyed golfing,...
Barbara S Parker
Apr. 02, 2020
Barbara S. Parker 90, passed away April 2, 2020 beloved wife of the late Robert L. Parker, sweetest mother to Janis(Blake) and Stephanie(Jon).Loving sister of the late Josephine Elliot,Betty Doerner,Thomas Smith,Maxine Standen and Richard Smith(Carol).A graveside service will be held at Sunset...