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Gerald Joseph Thurber
Jan. 02, 2025
Gerald Joseph Thurber, 86, of Rocky River, Ohio, passed away on January 2, 2025. Born on January 26, 1938, in Granite City, Illinois, to the late Charles and Elvira Thurber, Gerald led a life dedicated to truth, storytelling, and family. Gerry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley (née...
Pamela Anne Pasek
Jan. 01, 2025
Pamela Anne Pasek, 70, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away on January 1, 2025. Born in Bay Village, Ohio, to the late George and Joan Schmitt, Pamela led a life filled with love, creativity, and joy. Pamela was the beloved wife of 45 years to Michael Pasek. She is survived by her son, Michael E....
Richard Irvin Brickley
Jan. 01, 2025
Richard, Rickie, Rich, Rick, Uncle Rick, Rico, Bricks, G’PA Bro. Richard had a nickname for every family and social circle he was a member of. Although, had he been born a girl – his mother’s dream after birthing two baby boys – all of these nicknames would just be Nancy. Richard lived in Ohio...
Thomas Anthony Kaschalk
Jan. 01, 2025
Thomas Anthony Kaschalk, age 89, passed away on January 1, 2025. Born on August 1, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Mary Ann and Anthony Kaschalk, Thomas lived a life full of love and kindness. He is survived by his lifelong companion, Bernice Riffe, and his children and stepchildren, Thomas...
Eileen Marie Richvalsky
Dec. 31, 2024
Eileen Marie Richvalsky, 87, fondly known as Dreamwalker, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away knowingly and peacefully on December 31, 2024. Her life animated by the Creative Spirit was like a hand-stitched quilt. Each thread, each stitch was Love. She is survived by her thriving family: spouse,...
Sandra Lee Owens
Dec. 31, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" Lee Owens, age 56, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born on December 22, 1968, to the late David and Merlene Zahnke, Sandy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Sandy is survived by her devoted husband, Richard Owens, her cherished children, Ian Zauner, Erik...
Raymond F. Dooling
Dec. 31, 2024
Raymond F. Dooling, 76, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away on December 31, 2024. Born in Berea, Ohio, on April 1, 1948, to the late Thomas and Lottie Dooling. Ray was the beloved husband to the late Sharon Dooling and brother to the late Tommy Dooling. He is survived by his son, Charles...
Thomas Adelbert Horner
Dec. 30, 2024
Our beloved Thomas Adelbert Horner (75) left us on December 30th, 2024. Loved and missed by his wife of 57 years, Gail (nee Michalak), his three children, David (Kim), Jackie (Michael), and Tommy (Danelle). Adored by his grandsons, Tyler, David, Tommy, Kyle, and Stevie. Tom was preceded in death...
Dixie Adrian Philipp
Dec. 29, 2024
Dixie Adrian Philipp, age 90, passed away on December 29, 2024. Born on May 22, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri, she was the beloved daughter of the late Jewell and Adrian Farnham. Dixie married her husband, Warren Philipp, on December 28, 1962. They shared a beautiful life together until his...
Willie Lee Oliver
Dec. 28, 2024
Willie “Cotton” Lee Oliver, age 85, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on December 28, 2024. Born on March 13, 1939, in Bluff City, Tennessee, to the late Virginia and John Oliver. Willie was a true Southern gentleman known for his kindness, hard work, and gentle nature. Willie is survived by...
Andrew Anthony Bryda
Dec. 27, 2024
Andrew Anthony Bryda, 76, of Hudson, Florida, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born on August 27, 1948, to John Jacob and Bernadette Frances Bryda, Andrew lived a life full of love and dedication. Andrew is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl; his two children, Megan (Michael) Ryan...
James Robert Kluth, Sr.
Dec. 27, 2024
James Robert Kluth, Sr., age 82, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024. Born on May 8, 1942, to the late Robert A. and Mildred Kluth, James lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to his family and community. He is survived by his beloved wife, Lucille Kluth, his daughter, Anita...