Obituaries

Nov 19, 2021

Carlton Harry Williams, age 63, died peacefully on November 19th , 2021, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer.

Carlton was born on August 18 th , 1958, in Cleveland, Ohio to Harry and Wilma Williams. He graduated from Midpark High School in 1976 and earned a bachelor's degree from Baldwin Wallace College in 1995. Carlton...

Nov 19, 2021

Carroll Weiss, age 90; husband of Marlene Weiss passed away peacefully on November 19, 2021 surrounded by his family. Survivors include his son Jeff Weiss (Jonie) and is preceded in death by his daughter Deborah Antal; dearest grandfather of Kelly Antal, Kimberly Jones, Kyle Antal; great- grandfather to Morgan Baker (Kylan), Hailee, Andrew, Olivia, Colin, Anthony, Kyler and Kaelyn....

Nov 15, 2021

Rosemary E. Balchak, (née O'Keefe) of Strongsville, OH, age 96, born October 11, 1925, passed away November 15, 2021. Predeceased by her beloved husband of 56 years Ernest (Ernie). She is survived by her adult children Thomas M. Balchak (Natalie née Abrams), James J. Balchak (JoAnn née Hendricks) and Kathleen Fahey (Daniel). Grandchildren Matthew & Allison Balchak, Carrie (Balchak)...

Nov 11, 2021

Shirley Mae Metro (nee Shidlowski). Age 86. Passed away on Tuesday, November 11th, 2021. Loving wife of 64 years to Eugene Metro (deceased). Dearest mother of Eugene Jr. (Lori), Bob (Debbie), Cheryl (Mark), Larry (Danielle) and Donna (Brian). Dearest grandmother of April, Carrie, Kelly, Brian Jr., Bruce, Melissa, Ivan, Lori and Mark. Great grandmother of many. Loving sister to...

Nov 9, 2021

Janet J. LOYA (nee Votruba), age 81.  September 7, 1940 – November 9, 2021. Wife of Steve Loya (deceased). Born to Robert and Marian Votruba (both deceased). Loving mother of Barb Rauckhorst (Terry), Lori Waycaster (Paul) and Jeff Loya (Phil Pace).  Loving grandmother of Steve Rauckhorst (Lauren), Luke Waycaster and Jodi Waycaster (she spoiled them rotten).  Beloved...

Nov 1, 2021

WESTLAKE, OHIO — Eleanor E. Fairbairn, 84, entered into eternal life on November 1, 2021. Born on January 15, 1937 in Ogdensburg, New York, she was the second child of the late Lorne H. and Marge (King) Fairbairn, I. After graduating with honors from Ogdensburg Free Academy in 1954, Eleanor attended St. Lawrence University on full scholarship and later...

Oct 19, 2021

RAYMOND W. OLESKI, Age 91, was born in Cleveland, Oh 12/11/1929 and passed peacefully with family at his side on Oct. 19, 2021. Raymond was preceded in death by his beloved wives Ann J. (nee Doubrava) and Mary Ann Oberth Black (nee West); parents Walter and Bertha (nee Sachara); sister Laverne Michaels (Hobe Sound, FL) and brother James. He...

Oct 12, 2021

Jerome T. Mitchell of Brecksville  passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age 76.  He was the beloved son of Calvin and Mary (nee Kowalcek) Mitchell and dear brother of Esther Tomsik and twin brother James, both deceased. He and his former wife Audrey Mitchell share three children; Christine (Mike), Todd, and Stacy. Grandfather to Amanda (Joe), Ashley,...

Oct 11, 2021

Ardean A. McKay, (nee Boone), age 86, passed away peacefully on Oct 11, 2021. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Neil V. McKay Jr. and loving parents Ivan and Beulah. Loving mother of Ronald (Karen), Eric, the late Neil (Carol), and Sean (Jill). Loving grandmother of Kayla, Eric Jr. (Belinda), Jesse, Cody, Daniel (Susie), Matthew, Abigale (Adam) and...

Oct 9, 2021

Roy A. Van Keuren, age 66, passed away October 9, 2021 after having sustained injuries from a car crash.

He was preceded in death by his wife Susan 'Joy' Van Keuren (nee Guschwan) and his parents Herbert and Evelyn Van Keuren. He is survived by his children, Katherine Van Keuren, 28, Theresa Van Keuren, 25, and siblings...

Oct 7, 2021

Richard J. SAVAGE, age 77.  Beloved husband of the late Faith Terese (nee Brenner).  Born in Summerville, NJ in 1944 and passed on Oct. 7, 2021.  Dear son of Emma Sophia (nee Besig) and James R.  Beloved uncle and dear friend to many.  Well-known vintage toy dealer since 1960's. Donations may be made to the American Heart Assoc.

Oct 5, 2021

Susan 'Joy' Van Keuren (nee Guschwan), age 65, passed away October 5, 2021, at the scene of a fatal car crash. Husband Roy A. Van Keuren passed away Oct. 9, 2021 from injuries sustained in the same car crash.

She is survived by her children, Katherine Van Keuren, 28, and Theresa Van Keuren, 25; siblings George (Anne)...

Oct 1, 2021

Tiffany Marie Adkins (34) born April 25, 1987 earned her angel wings on October 1, 2021.   Survived by her mother Caroline and brother Samuel (Tony) Adkins, nephew Anthony Adkins, grandfather Archie Adkins, uncles, aunts, cousins and many friends!

Viewing will be held at Zabor Funeral Home 5680 Pearl Road Parma, Ohio 44129 on Monday October 4, 2021...

Sep 20, 2021

James E Hahner , 89, was reunited with his beloved wife, Diane A Hahner (nee Squires) on September 20, 2021. (Whitehaven Memorial Park Mayfield, OH Section S Plot 418A, Grave 1) . Jim was born on April 23,1932 to William and Hazel Hahner . Beloved father to Daniel (decreased), James (Lisa), Susan (Donald Reshni), Kimberly (George Valentine), and Jon (Elyse.)...

Sep 20, 2021

Karen Elizabeth Loucek (nee) Rusch, age 81 of Cleveland, passed away September 20, 2021. Loving mother of Debra Lutch, Sherry Jarvis (Bill MacKinnon Jr.), Lauri Loucek (Nathan Seidel), Michael Loucek (Desiree Buffy), Lisa Wierzbicki (Michael), Timothy Miller (Lori), Peggy Ridenour (Cecil), Amy Camarda (Daniel), and Billy and Bobby Stoner, twins that received their wings shortly after birth. Dear Sister...

Sep 18, 2021

George M. Udell, 85 of Parma, passed away on Sat. Sept.18th. George was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65yrs. Mary (nee Fazekas). Loving father of LaVerne Udell, Karen Udell(deceased), Robert George Udell (deceased), Eleanor Pintola(James) and Mary M. Udell. Proud grandfather of Scott Schillinger(Cyndi), Christopher George Schillinger(Missy), Michael Udell(Lacey), Marc Alden Udell(Jill), Anthony Pintola and Nicholas...

Aug 30, 2021

AMY ARMSTRONG KESNER, age 50, passed away Aug. 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Joseph Kesner. Loving Mimi of Melany Armstrong. Devoted mother of Joseph Delvecchio (Amanda), Jessica Rabatin (Thomas) and Ryan Delvecchio. Dear grandmother of Tyler, Charlotte, Brandon, Matthew and Twila. Cherished daughter of Karen Johnson (James deceased) and the late James Armstrong Sr. (Debra). Loving sister of James Armstrong...

Aug 2, 2021

Our Beloved Theresa Ann, went home to Jesus on August 2, 2021 at the age of 62, after battling ovarian cancer.  Born in Medina, OH on September 16, 1958, she later attended North Olmsted High School.  She had a great love of the theater, literature, and poetry. Her beautiful spirit and originality will be greatly missed, until we are...

Jul 31, 2021

Joseph L. ZAWICKI, "Joe the Barber", Age 84. Passed away Sat. July 31. Beloved husband of the late Marion (nee Kaplan). Dearest father of Joseph (Marilyn) and Dale (Maureen). Loving grandfather and great grandfather. Dear son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Gazura). Dear brother of Clara Smith, Eileen Pawelec, and Mary Reinholz. Beloved uncle and friend to...

Jul 27, 2021

Byron Roderick Lee July 23, 1950 – July 27, 2021 Byron Lee was born to Dr. Verlin and Dorothea Lee in Huntington, West Virginia. He was always interested in learning facts. When Byron was a boy, he memorized parts of Ripley's Believe It or Not which he would insert into dinner table conversation. Later he developed a passion for...