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Marianne Longerich
Aug. 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marianne Longerich (nee Rautenstrauch), age 99. 7-16-1926 – 8-31-2025 Early Life and Immigration Marianne Longerich was born at home in Nicolschmiede, Germany, on July 16, 1926, to Max and Charlotte Rautenstrauch. She spent her earliest years in Germany, nurturing her love for...

Robert "Rusty" Goan
Aug. 30, 2025
Robert “Rusty” Goan, 76, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born in Newport, Tennessee, on February 19, 1949, Rusty was the cherished son of the late Nora and John Manning. Rusty was the beloved husband of 51 years to Linda Goan, with whom he shared a lifetime of...

Mildred Fitz
Aug. 30, 2025
Mildred Fitz, 94, of Medina, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2025. Born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, on February 10, 1931, she was the cherished daughter of the late John and Della Harris. Mildred was the beloved wife of 69 years to the late Clarence Fitz. Together, they built a life full of...

Carol M. Schneider
Aug. 29, 2025
Carol M. Schneider, age 95, of Berea, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025. Born on December 25, 1929, to the late Henry and Clara Domin, Carol lived a life marked by compassion, faith, and unwavering devotion to her family and community. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Theodore "Ted" Rossell
Aug. 28, 2025
Theodore Rossell, age 88, passed peacefully at home on August 28, 2025. He is survived by Pamela, his beloved wife of 54 years. His parents and sister passed early in Ted’s life and he eventually made his home with his brother John and sister-in-law Marge. Their children Terri, CJ, and Mark were...

Patricia "Patty" Sandhoff
Aug. 28, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Sandhoff, 72, passed away surrounded by her family August 28, 2025. She was born September 13, 1952 to Kenneth “Sandy” and Jean Sandhoff. Patty is survived by her children, James (Tina) Gorman, Kelly Jean Gorman and Shannon (Dave) Gorman-Etter; grandchildren, Robin Jean Hensley,...

Perry Frank Roberts, Jr.
Aug. 27, 2025
Perry Frank Roberts, Jr., age 63, passed away on August 27, 2025. Born on April 29, 1962, to the late Catherine and Perry F. Roberts, Sr., Perry lived a life marked by quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and a heart full of kindness. A lifelong resident of Ohio, Perry was known by all who met him...

Gary Edward Fiorucci
Aug. 27, 2025
Gary Edward Fiorucci, 71, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 18, 1953, Gary was the beloved son of the late Thomas and Roselina Fiorucci. Gary was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by...

Nicholas Lessick Jr
Aug. 26, 2025
Nicholas “Nick” Lessick Jr., 81, of Olmsted Falls, Ohio, passed away on August 26, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 18, 1944, Nick was the cherished son of the late Olga and Nicholas Lessick Sr. Nick was the beloved husband of 59 years to Janice (née Ecke), with whom he built a life rooted...

Thelma "Mitzi" Herrick
Aug. 25, 2025
Thelma E. “Mitzi” Herrick, 92, of Brook Park, Ohio, passed away on August 25, 2025. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 31, 1932, Mitzi was the cherished daughter of the late John and Thelma Hafner. Mitzi was the beloved wife of the late Thomas M. Herrick, Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of...

Harold "Harry" Swift, Jr.
Aug. 24, 2025
Harold “Harry” Swift, Jr., age 87, passed away on August 24, 2025. Harry was born on April 10, 1938, to the late Margaret Bell and Harold Swift, Sr. He was the beloved husband of 57 years to the late Carol J. Swift, with whom he built a life rooted in loyalty, laughter, and shared purpose....

David James Thomson
Aug. 24, 2025
David James Thomson, 76, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully in his home on August 24, 2025. A life long Gordon Square resident, he was born to the late Robert and Esther Thomson (nee Paterson). David graduated from West High in 1967, before working as a McDonald’s manager and with his...