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Roger Alan Wertman
Jun. 04, 2026
Roger Alan Wertman, 83, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on June 4th, 2026, at Fairview Hospital. If you had a question, Roger had the answer. He had lifelong passions for music, electronics, photography, computers, the stock market and tinkering with machines of all...
Jerold T. Englehart
Jun. 04, 2026
Jerold T. “Jerry” Englehart, age 86, of Middleburg Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born on March 31, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the cherished son of the late Edward and Hazel Englehart. Jerry was the beloved husband of 25 years to Bette Jo Englehart (née Gurnick),...
Patricia A. Lowry
Jun. 04, 2026
Patricia A. Lowry, 78, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on June 4, 2026. Born on February 20, 1948, in Toledo, she was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene and Alice Maciejewski. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late James Lowry, with whom she shared many treasured years. She was a devoted...
Erika Ilona Szanto
Jun. 02, 2026
Erika Ilona Szanto, age 82, passed away on June 2, 2026. Born on April 25, 1944, she was the beloved daughter of the late Maria and Istvan Kovacs. Erika was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was rooted in love, family, and deep faith. She was preceded in death...
Charlene F. Stephens
Jun. 01, 2026
Charlene “Char” F. Stephens, 88, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026. Born on August 1, 1937, in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Irwin and Marion Shaw. Char was the beloved wife of 69 years to Donald C. Stephens, with whom she built a life grounded in...
Edwin M. Ezaki
Jun. 01, 2026
Edwin M. Ezaki age 92 of Middleburg Hts, OH born in San Mateo, CA passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2026 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 50 years to the late Carole (nee Gannon); loving father of Michael (deceased), Mark (Debbie), and Dana (Ray) Taddeo; cherished grandfather of...
Craig G. Taylor
May 31, 2026
Craig G. Taylor, age 83, passed away on May 31, 2026. Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will be remembered for his love of fishing and his devotion to the Cleveland Indians. A private graveside service will be held at Sunset Memorial Park.
Ilene Janet Meyer
May 30, 2026
Ilene Janet Meyer (formerly of Tarentum, PA) born on April 9, 1941, in Harrison Township, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away from natural causes on May 30, 2026, in Avon Lake, Ohio. She was 85 years old. Ilene was a devoted educator, dedicating her life to teaching young minds as both an...
David L. Grimes
May 30, 2026
David “Dave” L. Grimes, 75, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026. Born on May 30, 1951, in Lubbock, Texas, Dave was the son of the late William and Eva Grimes. Dave was the beloved husband of 40 years to Jo (née Stein), with whom he built a life filled with devotion,...
Vladimer M. Salva Jr
May 26, 2026
Vladimer Michael Salva, Jr. died on May 26, 2026 after a long and courageous struggle with the debilitating impact of multiple strokes. He was born on November 21, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of Vladimer and Concetta Corrado Salva and the younger brother of Nancy (Pazelt). He graduated from...
Ja'Quan M. Cummings
May 25, 2026
Ja’Quan M. Cummings, age 25, passed away far too soon on May 25, 2026, leaving a space in the world that can never be filled. Born on November 24, 2000, he was the beloved son of Janita (Jason) Moore and Larry (Juanita) Cummings. Ja’Quan’s life was rooted in family. He is survived by his siblings...
Esther Iliescu
May 24, 2026
Esther Iliescu, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, in Belmont, Massachusetts. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 8, 1930, to the late Elizabeth and George Gheta, Esther lived a life full of love, laughter, and creativity. She is lovingly remembered...