Obituaries

Jul 20, 2023

Fred J. MILLER, age 75 of Parma, Ohio passed away July 20, 2023. He was born March 15, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Fredrick J. Miller Sr. and Lila V. Wong-Macias.

He enjoyed a simple life with his main focus being on his family and friends. He made his career as an industrial...

Jul 19, 2023

WILLIAM CARL TRAUSCH. Age 85. Entered into eternal rest on July 19th. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, honorably discharged in 1953 at the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was a member of Teamsters Local 507 and retired from Universal Oil in 1992 after 39 years of service. Son of Carl J., and Florence A. (both...

Jul 16, 2023

FRANCES COLE

8/8/1927 – 07/16/2023

Frances (nee Swearengen) Cole was born to Luther Swearengen & Mary (Povlin) Swearengen on August 8 th , 1927. Frances was the beloved wife of Kenneth W. Cole for over 65 years who preceded her in death. Dearest mother of Dan, Mike (Kathy), Mary Beth, Chris & preceding her in...

Jul 16, 2023

S. Joyce HAFTINGS (nee Jernberg) age 87. Born in Fairmont MN. Passed away Thurs. July 16. Beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Dearest mother of Douglas (Laura), Craig (deceased), David, Suzanne Battaglia (Joseph). Loving grandmother of Christina, Elise, Jessica, Sarah, Phillip and Joey. Great grandmother of 4.

Memorial Service: MON. JULY 20, 7:30 pm at Middleburg...

Jul 12, 2023

Raymond W. SZCZEPANSKI, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee D'Curr). Loving father of Lynn, Eric (Cecilia), and the late Robin. Beloved grandfather of Gia. Dear brother of the late Mildred Szafranski, and the late Joseph (Sophie deceased). U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. Ray worked at Cleveland Pneumatic Tool Co. for over 40 years.

Entombment,...

Jul 9, 2023

Irene BARTY (nee Wtulich) age 89, died Tuesday, July 9, at UH Parma Med. Ctr. She was born in Cleveland on January 29, 1930, the daughter of Alex and Agnes (Jamrose) Wtulich. Irene was married to Robert E. Barty (deceased) on August 21, 1948. She sang and played drums in the family polka band "Polka Honeys".  She enjoyed visiting...

Jul 6, 2023

Barbara M. "Bobbie" DEGYANSKY (nee Peresta) age 90. Passed away on Thurs. July 6. Dearest wife of the late Eugene. Beloved mother of Martin (Jan), Carol Long (Warren), Daniel (Kathleen) and Matthew (Rheanna LaRoche). Loving grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 14. Bobbie was blessed with a good marriage, good health and a loving family. Deepest gratitude to the...

Jul 5, 2023

GYAPJAS-ROSBY, Nicholas. Age 29. Beloved son of Margaret Rosby and Joseph Gyapjas. Dear brother of Natasha. Loving fiance' of Lauren Bock. Beloved grandson of Myron and Anne Rosby (both deceased) and Anthony and Elizabeth Gyapjas (both deceased). Dear nephew of Tom (Norma), Bill (Kathy), Mike (Wendy), Jim (Denise), Janet and Helen. Dear cousin of 14. Dear friend to many....

Jul 3, 2023

Vincent T. MARUSA, age 91. Passed away July 3, in Dallas TX. Beloved husband of over 69 years to Betty (nee Wills). Dearest father of Michael (Diane) and Mary Carney. Loving grandfather of Jessica, great g randfather of Cassandra, Kianna and Laila. Dear brother of Joseph (Margaret, decd.), John (Millie), Nancy Blote (Skip, decd.) and 5 deceased brothers and...

Jul 1, 2023

Evelyn J. FAUST (nee Stelts) Age 91, of Parma, passed away Friday, July 1.  She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Faust, Sr; loving mother of Cecelia A. Puls, Patricia J. Gutknecht (John), Mary L. Nolan (Michael), Thomas E. Faust, Jr. (Gregg), Martha J. Gigliotti (Victor), Nancy E. Teague (Samuel), JoAnn M. Koscianski (John), J. E. ...

Jun 29, 2023

ALEXSOVICH, Elizabeth (nee Delgado). Age 95. Passed away on June 29. Beloved wife of the late George. Dearest mother of George (Charlotte Petri), Barbara Balbier (Richard) and Dennis (Polly, fiance').  Loving Grandmother of Annette Gyory (Eric), Sherry Esper (Brad), Bridget Hamulak (Keith), Nicholas, Ashley and Blake. Great Grandmother of Erica, Hillary and Alexis. Sister of the deceased Frank, Victor, Mary,...

Jun 25, 2023

Rita VALOCHIK, (nee Kotesovec), age 89. Beloved wife of 59 years to Leonard. Dearest mother of Valerie, Gary (Jayne), Gregory, and Philip (Danielle). Loving grandmother of Everett. Dear sister of James Kotesovec (Patricia, deceased), and the late Norman Kotesovec (Dolores, deceased).

PLEASE MEET THE FAMILY AT CHURCH FOR THE VISITATION ON MON. JUNE 24, 9:15 AM, FOLLOWED...

Jun 25, 2023

Robert E. Sholtis, Jr., Age 52.  Beloved father of Nicole (Russ) Hall.  Dearest son of Robert Sr. (Betty), and Nancy (Stephen) Melchioris.  Dear brother of John (Judy), Diane Weber (deceased), Mary Catherine (deceased), Ronald (Kaye), Laura (Daniel) Tippy, Nancy (deceased), and James.  US Army Veteran.  Passed away suddenly on June 25.  Private interment took place in Florida.

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Jun 23, 2023

Theodore E. "Ted" SLIWA, age 92, passed away Mon., June 23. Beloved husband of the late Carole (nee O'Donnel); dear son of Adam and Antonina (nee Jarosz)(both deceased); brother to 6 siblings (all deceased); Uncle and dear friend of many. WWII Army Vet served under Gen. George S. Patton Jr. with the 552nd Field Artillery Battalion. Received five Bronze...

Jun 23, 2023

Ralph J. URBAN, Age 97.  Beloved husband of Alba (nee Pelleschi).  Dear father of Ralph B. (Karie), Annette, Carolyn Siberski, Thomas J. (JoAnn) and Ron (Lydia).  Loving grandfather of ten and great grandfather of five.  Dear brother of Bernard (Ann) and the late Joseph and Helen Kriesen.  Dear uncle of twelve.

PLEASE MEET THE FAMILY AT CHURCH...

Jun 22, 2023

William E. LANE Jr., age 84, passed away on June 22 nd , 2023 at Grace Hospital in Parma with his son, William III, at his side.

William was born on February 5 th , 1939 to the late William Sr. and Olive (nee Stephan) Lane. Mr. Lane was preceded in death by his dear sister, Barbara,...

Jun 17, 2023

LORETTA M. WATSON (nee Dalton), born 01/18/1936 in Morgantown, WV., age 88. Entered eternal life on June 17th. Beloved wife of 65 years to the late James L. "Jim". Dearest mother of Sonny, Larry W. (Lilia), Robert F. (Robin), Mark W. (Angela), Kenneth R., Edward D. (Margret), and the late Dolores. Beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Leona...

Jun 17, 2023

Lad F. ZELENKA, age 86. Passed away June 17. Father of 6, grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 16, brother of 2. Friend of Bill, Bob & many more.

Memorial Mass: Friday, July 17, 7:00 PM at St. Thomas More Church, 4170 N. Amber Dr. Brooklyn, OH 44144.

Cremation by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma....

Jun 15, 2023

Ronald J. PRASEK, age 80. Passed away Fri. June 15. Ron was born in Cleveland on Feb. 7, 1938 and was a resident of Parma Hts. for 54 years. He was the beloved husband of 58 years to Rose A. Prasek (nee D'Amico) and the loving father of Gina Hopkins (Danny), Maria Schuck (Paul), Ron C. and Christopher (Marcy)....

Jun 12, 2023

Robert W. MARSZALEK, "Bobby" age 75. Longtime companion of the late Reba Krizman. Loving son of the late Walter and Bertha (nee Knaybel). Dearest brother of David (deceased)(Kathy) and Richard (Mary). Dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.

Bobby passed away June 12, private services were held. Arrangements by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma. To offer condolences...