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Kim "Chris" Russyn
Sep. 19, 2025
Kim Peter Christopher “Chris” Russyn, age 70, of Painesville, Ohio, passed away on September 19, 2025. Born on March 1, 1955, to the late Peter and Darlene Russyn, Chris lived a life marked by devotion, resilience, and love. Chris was a man of quiet strength and unwavering dedication. He married...
Leroy Kurz
Sep. 19, 2025
Leroy Kurz, age 88, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, joined his beloved wife Judith in heaven on September 19, 2025, with family by his side. Born on July 14, 1937, to Leroy and Dorothy Kurz. Leroy lived a life defined by quiet strength, devotion, and a deep love for his family. He was the devoted...
Charles Eugene Johnson
Sep. 19, 2025
Charles Eugene Johnson, born August 28, 1950, passed away on September 19, 2025. He is survived by his loving daughter, Shannon Johnson, dear neighbors and friends, Joe and Sheila Flannery, and Dick and Kathy Swidrak and his lifelong friends he considered brothers, Ernie Seibert, Scott Seibert,...
Shirley Elaine Meyers
Sep. 17, 2025
With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Shirley Elaine Meyers, age 85, on September 17, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1940, in Summerset, Pennsylvania to the late Harriet and Earl. She was the devoted wife of 51 years to the late William Meyers, and together they built a...
Richard "Dick" Wolnik
Sep. 16, 2025
Richard Wolnik, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, after a long illness. He left this world surrounded by the love of his family, with his devoted wife Jeannie...
Nguyet Dang
Sep. 16, 2025
Nguyet Dang, age 78, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away on September 16, 2025. Born in Saigon, Vietnam to the late Thuy V. Dang and Su Thi Nguyen, Nguyet carried with her the warmth, resilience, and grace of her homeland throughout her life. She was the devoted wife of the late Khanh Nguyen, and...
Edna May Gresch
Sep. 16, 2025
Edna May Gresch, age 91, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her life. Born on March 3, 1934, to the late Archie and Edith Weidner, Edna lived a life marked by kindness, resilience, and devotion to those she held dear. She is survived by her beloved husband of...
Diane Sutton Battle
Sep. 15, 2025
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 (Jennifer)...
Raymond H. Schurr
Sep. 14, 2025
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
Sep. 13, 2025
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
Sep. 13, 2025
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
Sep. 11, 2025
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)...