Diane Sutton Battle, age 79, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away on September 15, 2025. She was born on August 21, 1946, in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Robin and Ellen Wightman.   Diane was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Battle. She is survived by her loving sons, Thomas...

Raymond H. Schurr, age 85, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2025. Born in Cleveland on May 4, 1940, Ray was the son of the late Harold and Anna Schurr. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during his younger years. Following his military service, he...

Jack M Blakemore, 87 of Cleveland Oh joined his beloved wife of 66 years, Elizabeth (nee Prokay) on September 13, 2025. Survived by his loving children, Dennis (Peggy), Vickie (Timothy) Gilliam, Lisa Erb, Laurie (Jimmy) Skeens, Karen (John) Pathko and Kimberly. Loving Dog Dad to Jilly. Cherished...

Thomas C. LaPonza, 85, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2025. He was born on November 10, 1939, to the late Anthony and Elizabeth LaPonza. Tom was the husband of 64 years to Barbara A. LaPonza (née Reis). He was the father of Laura (Chuck) Baslie, David LaPonza, Lynne...

Sharron “Sherry” Ann Moore, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, September 11, 2025. She was born October 26, 1944, in Oakland, California to Martin and Lura Zipp. Sherry is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Royce; children, Tom (Katie) Moore, and Suzy (Tom)...

Joyce Genelda Cochran Perkins Leiby, age 90, a fully devoted follower of Jesus Christ, heard her Savior say, “Well done, my good and faithful servant!”, on September 9, 2025. Joyce, the oldest of seven children, was born January 14, 1935, to Robert F. and Bessie Jane Cochran in Webster County,...

John H. Riggen Jr. Passed away peacfully September 9, 2025. Born August 11 to the late John Henry Sr. and Elsie Elizabeth Riggen. John is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mary Kay; children, Shelly (Late, David) Keller, John (Kim) Riggen III, and Joseph “Scott” (Dawn) Riggen; 11...

Magda Elizabeth Kovacs, age 91, passed away on September 9, 2025. Born in Hungary on January 5, 1934, to the late Sandor and Julianna Tamas, Magda brought warmth, creativity, and unwavering kindness into the lives of all who knew her.  She was preceded in death in 2023 by her beloved husband,...

Peter “Pete” Lupica passed away September 7, 2025. He was born July 10, 1956, to the late Peter and Eileen “Marie” Lupica. Peter worked for many years at Iron Workers Local 17 before his retirement. He is survived by his siblings, Gary Lupica, Craig Lupica, and Patricia Sero; and his neighbor and...

Robert Alexander McConneghy, III Bob McConneghy, age 73, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7th in Rancho Mirage, CA with loving family at his side. Life partner & devoted husband of 49 years to Karin (nee Kulesza), Palm Desert, CA, exceptional father to Robert A. McConneghy, IV...

Floare Restea, age 80, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2025. Born on March 1, 1945, in Romania to the late Vasile and Maria Murariu, Floare lived a life rooted in love, resilience, and grace. She was the devoted wife of 46 years to the late Matei Restea, and...

Richard Allen Hepp, AKA, Dick, Dicky, Rich, and Rick, was born in Tiffin, Ohio. He lived in Tiffin, Ohio until the age of 12 and then moved to North Olmsted with his mother, Alora, his father, Richard F. and his sister, Alora. His older brothers, Fred and Tom, remained in Tiffin. After graduating...