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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....
Patricia A. Chevrolet
May 19, 2020
Patricia A. Chevrolet 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Born in Cleveland OH to late John and Anna Kosko on January 31, 1932. Besides her parents Patricia is preceded in death by her sister Phyllis and brother Chuck. Patricia is survived by her loving...
Timothy W. "Tim" Harr
May 17, 2020
Timothy W. “Tim” Harr, 62, of Olmsted Township passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Born in Parma to Rachel Harr and the late Leroy Harr. Besides his mother, Tim is survived by his loving wife Tina Harr of 22 years; adoring children Jessica (Jim) Snyderburn of Fairview...
David Roy Surgenor
May 16, 2020
David Roy Surgenor, age 65, of Fairview Park, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2020. He was born January 6, 1955 in Cleveland; son of Robert and Wilda (nee Sturgeon) Surgenor. As a young man, David trusted Christ as his Lord and Savior. He loved sports and even had a business selling...
David M. Swift Sr.
May 16, 2020
David M. Swift Sr., 70, of Parma passed away on May 16, 2020. Born in Cleveland to the late Cecil and Edna Swift on March 12, 1950. Besides his parents, David is preceded in death by his sister Bunny. David was employed by UPS and had a dedicated 40-year career as a CDL driver with them. David is...