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Douglas R. Knotts
Sep. 15, 2024
Douglas R. Knotts passed away on September 15, 2024. Beloved husband of Ceil (nee Brosky). Son of the late Ralph M. and Dorothy M. (nee Ossman) Knotts. Dear brother of Dave C. (Patricia) and Dennis R. (Patricia). Dear uncle to many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. A visitation...
Margaret "Peggy" Farling
Sep. 15, 2024
MARGARET (“Peggy”) J. FARLING (nee Whelan), age 86. Daughter of Edward and Margaret Whelan (both deceased). Beloved wife of 51 years of Robert (“Bob”); loving mother of Teresa Farling (deceased), Maria McConville (James), Elizabeth Mavris (Dimitri), Janet Farling (Daniel Reynolds), Harold Farling...
Melanie M. Marrapodi
Sep. 15, 2024
Melanie M. Marrapodi, aged 69, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 15, 2024, after complications from surgery. Beloved sister of Sheralyn James (Duane) and Stephen. Preceded in death by her parents, Elijah and Irene Marrapodi. Loyal friend. Baldwin-Wallace alumna. Melanie was...
Charles "Chuck" Henry Kiessling, Sr.
Sep. 14, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Henry Kiessling Sr., 89, passed away peacefully at his home in Delaware, Ohio on September 14, 2024. Chuck was born on January 15, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Oscar E. Kiessling and Martha C. Kiessling (née Goelz). He graduated from John Marshall High School in Cleveland in 1954,...
Joan Ellen Moorhead
Sep. 12, 2024
Joan E. (Klingler) Moorhead, 89, of Avon Lake, OH, passed away on September 12, 2024. Joan was born on February 18, 1935. She was a volunteer at Fairview Hospital for many years and an active member of various Bridge clubs, Red Hat groups, and Book Clubs. Above all, Joan cherished time with...
Thomas Bryan Little
Sep. 12, 2024
Thomas “Bryan” Little, 85, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. Born on December 8, 1938, Bryan was the beloved son of Thomas and Edna Little, both of whom predeceased him. Bryan is survived by his loving children, Lesley (Dragan) Djukic and Amy Vetter. He was a cherished brother to...
Janet Marie Potantus
Sep. 12, 2024
Janet Marie Potantus, 84, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2024. She was born on May 2, 1940, to the late Albert and Mary Jupina. Janet was preceded to Heaven by her beloved husband, Andrew Potantus, whom she married on October 17, 1964. Together, they built a beautiful...
Julius "Butch" Cavalieri Venefra Sr
Sep. 12, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Julius “Butch” Cavaliere Venefra Sr. on September 12, 2024. Born on December 6, 1948, Butch was the beloved son of the late Julius Anthony Venefra and Grace Irene Venefra. Butch is survived by his devoted wife of 54 years, Janet K. Venefra,...
Arthur Dean Dodge
Sep. 10, 2024
Arthur Dean Dodge, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. Born on March 30, 1941, to the late Ralph and Louise Dodge, Art lived a life full of love and dedication. Art is survived by his loving daughters, AJ Kennedy and Lisa (Tom) Hill;...
Robert S Corkish Jr
Sep. 10, 2024
Robert S. Corkish, Jr., 66, of Parma, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2024. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, on March 12, 1958, to the late Robert S. Corkish Sr. and Claudia (nee Reynolds) Corkish, Bob lived a life full of love and generosity. Bob is survived by his sisters, Vicky Ellis and...
Gabriel Scott Ottinger
Sep. 09, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gabriel Scott Ottinger, 25, of Brook Park, Ohio, who passed away on September 9, 2024. Born on December 14, 1998, Gabriel brought joy and light to everyone who knew him. Gabriel is survived by his loving parents, Jason Ottinger and Maryellen...
Jack Alex Rhodes
Sep. 08, 2024
Jack Alex Rhodes, 91, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2024. Born on March 28, 1933, in Kittanning, Pennsylvania, to Alex and Alice (née Sinclair) Rhodes, Jack lived a full and vibrant life. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of over 69 years, Margaret “Peg” (née...