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Charles Adrian Howen
Jan. 25, 2025
Charles Adrian Howen, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025, at Ames Family Hospice Center in Westlake, Ohio. Born on May 5, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Adrian and Evelyn Howen, Chuck lived a life defined by jazz, coffee, and classic cars. He is survived by his wife of 63 years,...
Francis J. McDowell, III
Jan. 24, 2025
Francis "Fritz" J. McDowell, III, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on June 19, 1939, to the late Helen (nee Carney) and Francis J. McDowell, Jr., Fritz lived a life dedicated to education and family. Fritz was the beloved husband of the late Viola McDowell (nee...
Billy Isaac Sundaram Augustus
Jan. 23, 2025
Billy Isaac Sundaram Augustus June 4, 1956 – January 23, 2025 Billy Augustus, 68, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio, after a long and courageous battle with heart failure. Born on June 4, 1956, in Chennai, India, he was the beloved son of Dr. Sundaram Backiaraj and...
Martin John Bar
Jan. 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Martin (Miroslaw) John Bar, age 77, who was reunited in heaven with his beloved wife, Linda, on January 22, 2025. Martin was born on February 19, 1947, to John and Helen Bar in a displaced persons camp in Germany. Martin, his older brother...
Edward S. Dicko
Jan. 22, 2025
Edward S. Dicko, age 87, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. Born on August 12, 1937, in Hammond, Indiana, he was the beloved son of the late Peter and Ethel Dicko. Edward was preceded in death by his dear sisters, Dora and Shirley. Loving uncle of Londi Viccarone, Deanna (Vic) Mushat,...
Janet G Rhodes
Jan. 22, 2025
Janet G. Rhodes, age 90, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025. She was born on September 16, 1934, in White Pine, Tennessee, to the late Ruth and Thomas Shaver. Janet married her beloved husband, Dennis Rhodes, on November 10, 1951, in Tennessee. They shared many...
Robert Joseph Samec
Jan. 20, 2025
Robert Joseph Samec, age 62, dear son of Helen Samec Roth (nee Svanda) and the late Bohumil “Bob” Samec; beloved brother of Linda Lash (Keith) and loving uncle of Kinsley and many aunts, uncles and cousins, passed away at his home Sunday, January 20, 2025. Robert graduated Normandy High School...
Mary Harwood
Jan. 20, 2025
Mary Harwood (Renftle) passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, with family at her side. She is survived by her children Brigitte (Stanley) Gabriel, Gretchen (Matt) McNally, Tara Harwood, and Michael Harwood, her two grandchildren Katie and Grant, her sister Geraldine (Robert) Pascute, brother...
Diane B Moffat
Jan. 18, 2025
Diane B. Moffat, 57, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, on January 18, 2025. Born on October 28, 1967, to the late Arthur and Bernice Hoegler. Diane is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Chris Moffat, and her brother-in-law, Todd Moffat (Janet Gardina), Jock (Pat) Moffat, and Richard (Annette)...
Peter J. Fellers
Jan. 18, 2025
Peter J. Fellers, 74, of North Olmsted, passed away on January 18, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1950, to loving parents Rolland E. and Mary Fellers. Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Nancy; his cherished daughter, Dina (Pat) Whalen; and his beloved grandchildren, Nicholas Whalen,...
Malissa C. Taylor
Jan. 18, 2025
Malissa "Missy" Taylor, 54, of Parma, Ohio, passed away on January 18, 2025. Born on April 14, 1970, to Clarence and the late Marguerite Sine. Missy is survived by her beloved children, Cynthia (Patrick) West and Catherine (Jon) Klemm; and her treasured grandchildren, Mackenzie, Blake, Natalie,...
Paula Jean Gue
Jan. 16, 2025
Paula Jean Gue, 64, passed away on January 16, 2025. Born on March 12, 1960, to the late Francis and Maryann Gue, Paula was a beloved sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her siblings, Stephen (Susan) Gue, David (Beth) Gue, Edward (Ellen) Gue, Ann (Tony) Burns, John Gue, and Julianne Gue,...