Obituaries

Apr 2, 2020

Christine L. JIRA (nee Merk) entered into eternal rest April 2, 2020 at age 48 years. The beloved wife of Robert, loving mother to Edward and beloved daughter of Beverly (nee Buchanan) and the late Edward Merk. Dear sister of Cheryl Stuart (Bill) and Aunt to many. Never a spotlight person, Christine worked selflessly taking care of others for...

Mar 24, 2020

Eileen C. DENEHY, beloved daughter of Thomas R. Sr. and Catherine "Kay" (both deceased).  Dear sister of Thomas R. Jr. (wife Deborah). Cherished, loving Aunt "Teddie" to Timothy and Patrick.  Eileen enjoyed everything Disney, baking, bowling, exercising, and her Irish heritage. She will be dearly missed and well remembered.

Eileen passed away March 24, 2020. A private...

Feb 26, 2020

Philip J. HUERSTER, age 65. Beloved husband of 36 years to Cathy R. (nee Denhertog). Loving son of the late Hank and LaNore. Dearest brother of Christine and Karen. Dear Brother In Law and friend to many. Philip passed away peacefully on Wed. Feb. 26. Private Services were held at the request of the family. Cremation by The Zabor Funeral...

Feb 25, 2020

Kathleen M. Deiotte (nee Evans), 78 of Brunswick, Ohio was called home to the Lord our God on Tuesday, February 25 th , 2020. She was born on July 7 th , 1941 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was probably the world's best mom, and definitely the world's best grandma. She raised three kids on a steady diet of chow...

Jan 31, 2020

CARL EUGENE BRIGGS. Age 85. Born September 16, 1934 in Flint, Michigan and died January 31, 2020 in Parma, Ohio. Beloved husband of 64 years to Virginia (nee Blaha). Dear son of Walter A. and Alice M. Briggs (nee Gilbert). Loving father of Ronald (deceased), Pamela (deceased), and Regina Austin (Jerome). Beloved grandfather of Jessica Briggs, Durham N.C., Nathan...

Dec 17, 2019

Ann C. KELBLEY (nee Ferner).  Age 88.  Beloved wife of the late Thomas W.  Loving mother of Thomas J., Mary K. Gierhart (Greg), Bob (Sue), Beth Shannon, Patti Himmel, and Joe.  Dearest grandmother of Shane Himmel, Maggie and Matthew Gierhart, Ramsay and Rylan Shanon, Jason (April) and Joseph Fetterman (Kanyarat), and Eric Kelbley.  Dear great grandmother of Haley, Jason,...

Dec 16, 2019

George GETZ Jr., age 73, passed away suddenly on December 16, 2019.  Devoted husband of Joanne (nee Zebris) for 48 years; loving father of Matt (Mickie) and Kristen (Mark) Murphey; beloved Papa of Marian, Marcus, Jacob and Colton.  Preceded in death by his parents, George Sr. and Betty Getz, and brother Robert (Linda).

George enjoyed a successful...

Dec 7, 2019

HELEN A. BARTKIEWICZ (nee Kerka). Age 92. Born Nov. 11, 1927 to Vaclav and Marie Kerka. Passed away Dec. 7, 2019. Beloved wife of Edward T. Bartkiewicz for 72 years. Loving mother of Marjorie Juba (Mike deceased), Jeanne Minnello (Mark), Michael (Kathy), Rose Chuhay (Ray), Ann Baum (William), and Lynn McCoy (Mitchell). Dear grandmother of 14 and great grandmother...

Nov 27, 2019

Joan M. KMIECK (nee McManamon). Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at the age of 94.  She was the beloved wife of 68 years to Dr. John Kmieck. Joan was a loving mother who raised six children; Pete (Marie), Connie Gleason (Mike), Jack (Terri), Ken, Denise and Matt (Carolyn).  Devoted grandmother to Chris, Pat, Kathleen, Jeff, Regan, Kevin,...

Nov 16, 2019

Theresa M. TEMAS, age 89, a longtime resident of Brooklyn, Ohio, formerly of Ellsworth, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 16, 2019 at Parma Hospital. She was born February 7, 1930 in Washington County, PA, to Josephine and Joseph Swortchek.

Theresa married the love of her life, Peter Temas, September 10 of 1949. They eventually settled...

Oct 26, 2019

Daniel M. SIWINSKI, age 44, Beloved son of Mark, beloved son of Katherine.  Dear brother of Christine Sboukis (Steve), Rita Vasil, and Joe.  Dear uncle of Hailey and Hannah.  Beloved pet owner of Olive.

VISITATION ON SAT., OCT 26, 2019 FROM 3-7 P.M., FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY A FUNERAL SERVICE AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE ZABOR FUNERAL HOME,...

Oct 11, 2019

Catherine "Kathy" Brunner, nee Scheiman, born February 23, 1945, passed away on October 11, 2019. She was a lifelong resident of Parma, Ohio. Daughter of the late Albert and Betty Scheiman, loving mother of Mary Belfi (Jeff), James Jr. (Laura), John (deceased) and Susan Richards (Wayne).  Adoring grandmother to Faith, Jesse, Emily, Dan, Corey. Great grandmother of Jacob, Eric, Catherine,...

Sep 4, 2019

Michael Anthony Kontura remarkable and devoted spouse to Sandy (Dunyan). Zealous father to Adam, Michael Jr. & Nick. Loving son to Ron and Carol. Caring brother to Bobby (Sue) & Ron Jr (Erin). Awesome Brother in law, uncle and friend to so many.

Michael Anthony Kontura, age 57 was taken from us much, much too soon. On...

Sep 1, 2019

KAREN GREENWOOD. Age 76. Beloved wife of Gary. Loving mother of Kristen and Michael. Beloved grandmother of Zachary Henley. Dear sister of the late James Moose and daughter to the late Leona and Ewart Moose. Karen passed away September 1st, 2019 after an extended illness. She began her 56 years of marriage as a devoted wife and homemaker while...

Aug 17, 2019

Eugene C. METRO, age 85. Passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2019. Loving husband of 64 years to Shirley (nee Schidlowski). Cherished father of Eugene Jr. (Lori), Bob (Debbie), Cheryl (Mark), Larry (Danielle) and Donna (Brian). Dearest grandfather of April, Carrie, Kelly, Brian Jr., Bruce, Melissa, Ivan, Lori and Mark. Great grandfather of many. Dear brother of  Paul (deceased)...

Aug 13, 2019

DAVID H. SPECK. Age 76. Passed away August 13, 2019. Loving father to Brian, Christopher, Craig (Teri), and Jeffery (Brenda). Loving grandfather to Laura, Jonathan, Sierra, Grayson and Brayden. Dear brother of Thomas (Anne), the late Jerry (Peggy), Charles, the late Jayne, Catherine Lazar (Alex deceased) and Donna. Dear uncle of Tracy Sands, Brian J., Jennifer Roth, Lisa Ziegler,...

Jul 26, 2019

Thane J. LECHLITNER,  passed away, with his children by his side, on Friday, July 26, 2019, 93 years of age.

Loving husband for 70 years of Laura (nee Kluender)(deceased). Father of Sharon Messal and Thane Mark (Paula) Lechlitner.  Grandfather of Julie Gardner (RT), Heather Messal, Scarlett Messal (deceased), J. Landon Messal (Carrie), Eric...

Jul 5, 2019

Alfred Bruce Euerle (March 15, 1942- July 5th 2019) Born in Silvercreek, NY to Alfred and Mildred Euerle. Graduated from Canisius high school in Buffalo, NY and attended Canisius College. United States Air Force and Vietnam veteran. Began his career with General Motors in Tonawanda, NY which ultimately brought him to Parma, OH in 1984. Soon after  he married and...

Jun 25, 2019

ALMA VIRGINIA WALTER (nee Yuraitis), Age 96, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Earl W. Walter. Much loved mother of Peggy Streck (James), and Robert Walter (Nai Annie). Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Hansen (Ted), Kevin Streck (Lindsay), Jessica Walter (Jean Zoch), and Katrina Walter (Andrew Horwitz). Great-granny of Audrey Hansen, Nolan Streck, Kai...

Jun 12, 2019

LEONARD B. PEKAR. Age 92. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Pierce) for 72 years. A warm, fun-loving father of Deb Hench, Susie Good (Bob), and Karen Marra (Nick). Absolutely amazing grandfather of Brian (Laura), Katie (Mark), and Jon Hench, and Adam (Shanna), and Ian (Crystal) Good, and Jessica Marra, Lisa Czech (Mike), Julie Kolasinski (Nate), and Lindsay Marra (Braden)....