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Patsy J. Cecchine
Jan. 30, 2019
Patsy J. Cecchine (nee Diamond), of Olmsted Falls, passed away at the age of 77 on January 30, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Patsy was born on June 26, 1941 in Akron, Ohio to the late Dale and Myrtle (“Lorena”) Diamond. Her family moved to Cleveland when Patsy was an infant. In...
Peter Gutwein
Jan. 30, 2019
Peter Gutwein, age 89, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019. He was born February 19, 1929 in Yugoslavia, son of the late Johann and Katharina Gutwein. Peter was a member of the German American Club in Olmsted Falls, OH. He enjoyed bowling on a league at the club and in his...
Dannie "Dan" L. Craycraft
Jan. 30, 2019
Dannie “Dan” L. Craycraft, born in Portsmouth, Ohio. He was the son of Donald Brant and Catherine Geneva Long of Portsmouth who preceded him in death. Dan passed away at the age of 76 on January 30, 2019. Dan was very interested in science and astronomy. He also enjoyed bird watching after he...
Jessie M. Foy
Jan. 28, 2019
Jessie M. Foy, 89, of Westlake, born on June 12, 1929, passed away January 28, 2019. Beloved mother of James (Anne Johnson) Foy, Michele (Alan) Lamb, Patrick (Bonita) Foy, Kathleen (Rick Kennedy) Foy, Colleen (Bert) Mikes, and Sean (Terrie Eggers) Foy; loving grandmother of Kellie Foy, Kim Foy,...
Blossom J. Savako
Jan. 28, 2019
Blossom J. Savako, 89, of North Olmsted, passed away peacefully at her home on January 28, 2019. Beloved mother of Stephen and Stanley Savako. She was preceded in death by her husband Conrad; and her parents Ross and Mildred (Schultz) MacLeod. Blossom enjoyed collecting dolls and knick knacks,...
Nora Bazilius
Jan. 27, 2019
Nora (Melius) Bazilius, 88, of Olmsted Township, passed away on January 16, 2019 at her home. Loving mother of Denise Brown (deceased), Lori (Frank) Humr, and Kris Hood; cherished grandmother of Matina, Kassandra, Adrienne, Robert, Dakota, and Sebastian. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Kenneth R. Ackerman (Sensei)
Jan. 27, 2019
Kenneth R. Ackerman (Sensei), 61, of Strongsville, passed away January 27, 2019. Beloved husband of 38 years to Joyce (nee Hixenbaugh); loving father of Kaitlyn and Kevin (Kristin) Ackerman; wonderful grandpa to Avalynn, Olivia and Lenora; cherished son of Sidney (Cheryl) Ackerman and the late...
Lois Elaine Harlan
Jan. 26, 2019
Lois Elaine Harlan (March 27, 1927-January 26, 2019) passed away surrounded by family. She was born in Ohio to Robert and Julia Drake, who predeceased her. Lois was the oldest of four sisters: Judy Graham, Joyce Barber (deceased), and Pam Kessler. She married Earl (deceased), the love of her...
Ryan P. Petty
Jan. 24, 2019
Ryan P. Petty, 29, of Cleveland, passed away January 24, 2019. Beloved son of Sharon (Fischbach-Petty) (Doug) Gullette and John Petty; loving brother of Shane, Justin (deceased), Cody (deceased), Kaitlyn (Mohamed), Austin, Shannon, Quinn, and Megan; grandson of Mildred and Ronald...
Jack W. Dixon
Jan. 23, 2019
Jack W. Dixon, 73, a longtime resident of Olmsted Township, passed away peacefully at his home on January 23, 2019. Beloved husband of Linda (Thompson); loving father of Jack “Stoney” Dixon (deceased), Laura (Gary) Shields, Nancy Dixon, Russell Dixon, and Karen (Bill) Hornick; dear grandfather...
Miodrag Tesic
Jan. 21, 2019
Miodrag Tesic, 92, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. Preceded in death by his loving wife Smilja who passed away in 2001; a son Milan and a daughter Ljiljana. Miodrag is survived by his grandchildren Angie, Nicholas, and Adriana; and a son-in-law George. Born in Yugoslavia on...
Joseph P. Nechvatal
Jan. 21, 2019
Joseph P. Nechvatal, 88, of Berea, passed away January 21, 2019. Beloved husband of 65 years to Nancy (nee Hassell); loving father of Jacqui (Jack) Oldenburg, the late Michelle “Micki” (Anthony “Tony”-surviving) Molnar, and the late Robert “Bob” Nechvatal; cherished grandfather of Stefanie...