Obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

John Thomas (Jack) Murphy, ( 4-19-1941 ), passed away March 29, 2023 ,  devoted husband of Marie (Gallina) Murphy, beloved father of Ann Marie Hurley (Leo), Matthew, Mary Kaye (deceased), Mary Beth Murphy, and Maureen Shimko (Rick); proud Papa of Leo and Nora Hurley.  Son of Thomas Charles Murphy and Mary H. Kilbane Murphy, both deceased.   Brother of Thomas...

Mar 28, 2023

Rose MAZZOLA (nee Yanke) of Parma, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 28 with her family by her side.  Dearest mother of Joseph (Jeanette), Doreen Fink (Bill, deceased) and Richard (Jeannette). Loving grandmother of McKenna (Ryan), Matthew (DeAnna), Catherine (David), Rachel, Richard, Sarah, Brian and Bridget.  Dear great grandmother of Ellie Rose, Evan, Emory and Madeline.  Beloved sister...

Mar 24, 2023

Horst Josef Kreuzer, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 24, 2023 after a long battle with Parkinson's. He is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Maria (née Klein), children Norman Kreuzer (Debbie née Duncan) and Melanie Cross, grandchildren Michael and Jessica Kreuzer and Conner Cross. He is also survived by his sister Helga (née...

Mar 22, 2023

Edward John Wheeler, age 88.  Passed away peacefully on March 22. Devoted son to Bertha Trent (deceased).  Loving husband of Eugenia (nee Sova) for 43 years.  Father to Edward Jack Wheeler (Deborah); Stepfather to Renee Dietrich (deceased) and Shellee Hurley (Timothy); devoted Papa to Shawn and Chelsee Dietrich and dear Brother of Marilyn Gibson; devoted Brother In Law to...

Mar 20, 2023

WALTER A. SHEROKE. Age 91. Passed away peacefully on March 20th, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Carol A. (nee Kaul). Dear father of Evelyn and step father of Donna Jasany (Dennis deceased), Jean Pastor, and the late Roy Beebe. Loving grandfather of Kelli Florio (Nick) and great grandfather of  Luca and Giano. Dear brother of Theodore (Pat) and...

Mar 20, 2023

Kathleen passed away March 20th. Kathleen was a resident of Heinzerling Developmental Center. She was proceeded in death by father Michael and mother Marian. She is survived by brother Michael and sister Mary Alice. A funeral Mass is being held at Mary Queen of Peace church Tuesday, April 3rd at 11:00 AM. Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.

Mar 20, 2023

Bernadette FISCHER (nee Duke). Age 91. Beloved wife of the late Fredrick for 60 years. Died peacefully and was reunited with him on March 20. Dearest mother of Ronald (Betty, deceased), Robert (Christine), Russell and Ralph. Loving grandmother of Donald, Debra, David (Dawn), Michael (fiance, Viki), Michelle Kovach (Matt), and Ashley. Great grandmother of Taylor, Marissa, Brianna and Eryka....

Mar 18, 2023

Hugh "Fran" PIERCE, Jr., age 79, of Parma Heights passed away on March 18, following a courageous battle with cancer. Dearest husband of 51 years to Shirley (nee Wagner); cherished father of Bradley (Katie); proud and beloved Papa of Jackson "JP," Vinny, Madeline, and Wallace; loving brother of Laura McIntosh (Gordy, deceased), Bella Scavinski (Mike), Preston (deceased)(Karen),...

Mar 18, 2023

Kay L. PASSALACQUA (nee Anderson), age 71. Beloved wife of Tony. Loving mother of David (Vanessa), Michael (Katie), Suzanne, John (Susan), and Mary. Beloved grandmother of Isabella and Olivia. Dear sister of Craig Anderson. Dear aunt and friend to many. Kay passed on Friday, March 18th surrounded by her family.

VISITATION, THURSDAY, MARCH 24TH FROM 4-8 PM...

Mar 18, 2023

James W. Kern passed away peacefully on March 18 at the age of 76.  He was the beloved husband of Patricia Ann (nee Gorman, deceased) for 45 years.  Beloved son of William and Mary Kern, deceased.  Loving brother of Tom (Nancy), Don (Dianna, deceased), Rich (Sharon), Jack (deceased) Betty, Bill (deceased) Lori, Marianne Simon (Tom) (Declan, deceased),...

Mar 17, 2023

DOROTHY "CLAUDIA" JAROSH (nee Beymer). Age 78.  Passed away March 17th. Beloved wife of the late Deacon Rudolph Jarosh Jr. Dearest mother of Lisa Wascak (Rich), Linda Strodtbeck (Rob), and Laura Jarosh (Tom Hall). Loving grandmother of John, Samantha, Jeremy and Joseph. Dear great grandmother of Abigail and Jeffrey.

VISITATION TUESDAY, MARCH 19TH FROM 4-8 AT ZABOR...

Mar 15, 2023

Mary Jane LUNGO (nee Misener) age 84. Bravely fought a 6 year battle with dementia and passed peacefully on March 15 at Altenheim Nursing Home. Adored daughter of the late Howard and Margaret Misener. Beloved wife of the late Alessandro "Al". Loving mother of Mark and Michael (Michele). Devoted grandmother of Vincent and Natalie Lungo. Dear sister of Tom...

Mar 14, 2023

Helene A. NOVAK, (nee Shott), age 87. Beloved wife of 64 years to Richard E. Dearest mother of Jeannette Mazzola (Rich), Jimmy, Jacqui Krumpelman (Jim), Jo Anne, and Julie Angle (Brett). Loving grandmother of C atherine (Sam) Wilson, Richard (Mary) Mazzola, James (Michele) Schmotzer,  Sarah Mazzola, Alex (Kayla) Angle, Joessette Schmotzer, Madelyn Angle, Jaimelynn Schmotzer, Laura Angle, Thomas Angle,...

Mar 12, 2023

ROBERT A. KANA. Age 88. Passed away peacefully on March 12th. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Onderko). Dear brother of the late Edward (Helen deceased), Rita Mason (Scotty), Richard (Laverne deceased), Marilyn Demsey (Chuck deceased), Donna Kana, and Patricia Richards (Michael). Dear uncle and great uncle to many. In lieu of flowers, donations can be...

Mar 9, 2023

LEIGH A. COOLEY, Age 97, passed away March 9th, 2023 in Tulsa, OK at St. John's Hospital. Dear son of Gilbert Cooley and Madge (Parchem) Dzugan. Dear brother of Lana Graber. Dear uncle to Elizabeth Veomett (Mark) and Vincent Rabbits and great uncle of Natasha and Myles Veomett. Leigh was born in Flushing N.Y. on Feb. 14, 1944. He...

Mar 3, 2023

Timothy P. Gorbett, age 66, passed away suddenly on March 3rd. Tim was voted Mr. Personality in high school and he definitely carried his big personality everywhere he went.   Tim was always the guy who would give his shirt off of his back for those in need.

He was a friendly guy who loved people...

Mar 2, 2023

Arnold H. RUSCH, age 83, passed away Fri. Mar. 2. He was born in Hamburg, Germany and was the beloved husband of 60 years to Zina (nee Malar). Cherished father of Cindy Humrick (Michael), Arnie Rusch and Jenette Amato (Joey). Loving "Papi" of Michaela Humrick, Mack Donoughe, Joey and Carly Amato.

All services are private. Cremation by...

Feb 28, 2023

Rose M. Johnson (nee Smerillo), 97 of Broadview Heights, OH passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Broadview Heights. She was pre-deceased by her husbands, Edward Minosky, Chester Kasicki and Al Johnson. She is survived by her three children, David Hart, Amy Gero (James) and Stephen Minosky (Brenda), two step children, Thomas Kasicki and Nancy Kasicki (Israel)...

Feb 28, 2023

Michael J. GALLAGHER, a ge 64. Beloved husband of 28 years to Margaret A. (nee Modica). Dear step father of William Tracy Blue III. Loving son of Arlene and the late Norman. Dear brother of Linda Koprowski (Bruce). Dear uncle of Allison Rojek (Steve), and Daniel and Caitlin Koprowski and great uncle of Lucas. Mike worked in broadcasting as an...

Feb 28, 2023

Casimir A. "Casey" DEJA, age 62. Entered into rest Feb. 28. Beloved son of the late Walter and Maggie (nee Garbacz). Loving Father of Jeffrey (Stephanie), Jonelle (Joseph) Wojnowski, and Justin (Danielle). Dear Grandfather of Jaret, Nolan, Mason, Lucas, Benjamin, and Logan. Loving Brother to Sophie (Leonard) Hough, John (Sandy), Theresa, and Walter (Joan). Dear friend to many....