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Roy E. Samberg
Sep. 27, 2016
Roy E. Samberg, 86, of Rocky River, passed away September 27, 2016. He was born in Whitehouse, OH, the son of the late Raymond and Helen (nee Koenigseker). Roy is the beloved husband of 63 years to Theresa (nee Herrmann); loving father of Craig (Ann), David, Linda (Frank) Johns, and Dale (Joy);...
Eve M. Pettingell
Sep. 26, 2016
Eve M. Pettingell, 63, of Parma Heights, passed away September 26, 2016. Cherished daughter of the late Raymond and Milada (Hess) Pettingell; beloved “sister” of Karen, Marie, Ron, Mary, Greg and Tammy Vallo; loving “aunt” of Matthew, Mikey, Katy, Ryan, Eric and Adam; beloved friend to...
Barbara L. Clossin
Sep. 26, 2016
Barbara L. Clossin (nee Leickly), 79, of Aurora, passed away September 26, 2016. She was born in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Harry and Vivian (nee Wolfe) Leickly; Barbara is the beloved wife of 61 years to Earl; dear mother of Jennifer (Kai) Swanson, Todd (Paula), and Nancy (Chuck)...
Douglas A. Thomas
Sep. 26, 2016
Douglas A. Thomas, age 64, of Strongsville, passed away on September 26, 2016. Beloved husband to Cathy (nee Ziska) for over 29 years; cherished father to Scott and Christina; loving brother to Larry (Kay, deceased) and Debbie (Ralph) Neff; dear brother-in-law; and uncle to many nieces and...
Suzanne M. McCarthy
Sep. 25, 2016
Suzanne M. McCarthy (nee Moyer), 80, of Olmsted Falls, passed away September 25, 2016. Beloved wife of Timothy; cherished mother of Andrew (Susan) Day, Meghan (Joseph) McDonough and Bridget (Jay) Horowitz; adored grandmother of Elam, Owen, Zora, and Danny; loving daughter of the late Allen and...
Dorian Dupree Harris
Sep. 24, 2016
Dorian Dupree Harris Jr. was born on Friday, September 23, 2016 and passed peacefully in the loving arms of his family on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Dorian, who was more than ready, met the eyes of Jesus at 5:22 PM later that evening. Dorian was the adorable son of Lasawna Baker and Dorian...
Valerie L. Dvorak
Sep. 23, 2016
Valerie L. Dvorak (nee Vasas), age 56. Beloved wife of Bob for 32 years. Loving daughter of the late William and Hannah Vasas. Dearest sister of Donna Vasas and Patsy Wonder (Mike). Special aunt, great-aunt, sister-in-law and dear friend of many. Services at the funeral home Wednesday, September...
Francis X. Derise
Sep. 22, 2016
Francis X. Derise, 90, of Avon, formerly of Bayonne, NJ, passed away September 22, 2016. Born to Anthony and Charlotte Derise; husband of the late Louise Derise; cherished father of Jerry Derise (Gail Gorey) and Thomas Derise; adoring grandfather of Philip Derise (Heather) and Gira Weaver...
Betty Bruno
Sep. 22, 2016
Betty Bruno (nee DeSantis) age 89. Beloved wife of the late August. Loving mother of Bob (Therese), Jerry (Mary Jo), Michael (Alexis), Gus (Elena Trepakova) and Patty Bejare (Ben Gentile). Cherished grandmother of Eric Harpring (Christine), Katie Johnson (Ken), Halle, Rachel Sadlon (Steve),...
James W. Tillia
Sep. 22, 2016
James William Tillia, age 79, of Westlake, passed away on September 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Beulah; and his brother Gene. Jim is survived by Shirley Tillia (nee Clark); his son Michael (Linda) Tillia; his grandsons Michael, Jr., Bradley and Alex; his nephews...