Obituaries

Aug 27, 2020

REBECCA CHRISTINA ROCCO. Age 79. Beloved wife of Judge Kenneth Rocco for 57 years. Beloved mother of Dr. Elizabeth Rocco (Laurence) and Kathleen Rocco. Cherished grandmother of Eli and Ana Milena. Beloved daughter of Erwin and Christina Schott. Dear sister of Richard Schott of Dayton, Ohio.

Four time cancer recurrent, Rebecca persevered in life with dignity and...

Aug 17, 2020

Frank J. Schilling, 72, passed away on August 17, 2020 peacefully in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Diane, Step-father of Anthony Bonacci (Christina) and Valerie Bonacci Stuber (Rick), grandfather of Carter, Coen, Addison and Hailey. Frank loved his Golden Retrievers – Desi, Maggie, Ruby, Kizzy and Archie. He was a...

Aug 4, 2020

JAMES J. STROPKO SR.

Age 82 ¾. Beloved husband of 30 years to Jennifer (nee) Herrmann;

Son of the late Joseph and Helen (nee Mihaly) Stropko; Loving father of James Jr. (Sandy), Danette, Linda Keyes (Shawn)(both deceased), Janet MacMillian (Paul), and Cody. Stepfather of Kevin Walker Jr. (Kim); Beloved grandfather of James III (Tiffany), Brandon...

Jul 29, 2020

Robert  W. "Bob" SHEPARD, age 94, Passed away peacefully on July 29, 2020. Beloved husband of Mary Lou (deceased)(nee Hoban); loving father of Mary Ferrato (Bob, deceased), Tom (Debbie), Bob (Rich), Patty Keglovic (Leo), Dan (Jayne), and John; cherished Papa of eleven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren; dear brother of Art Bambush (deceased)(Carol deceased). He was a proud Navy...

Jun 16, 2020

Mary Rose WINAR (nee Gaino)(98 years), of Parma passed away on June 16, 2020.  Mary was the daughter of Julius and Louisa Gaino, Italian immigrants and sister to John, David, Joseph and James.  She was raised in Cleveland and graduated from West High School in 1940.  During her childhood, Mary enjoyed skating, activities at the North Italian Club and...

May 17, 2020

Chad A. KAZOL, age 43. Passed away May 17, 2020 in Scottsdale, AZ. Beloved son of Cindy Kazol Textoris (nee Schedley) and the late Jerry Kazol. Loving brother of Kim Sullivan (Dave) and Gary Kazol. Loving uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. Dear godson of Bob Peterlin.

A MEMORIAL VISITATION AND CELEBRATION OF CHAD'S LIFE WILL...

May 9, 2020

Dorothy M. RUMPF (nee Carr) Age 85. Beloved wife of Paul P. Loving mother of Janice Abraham (Bruce) and Beverly. Dearest grandmother of Kenneth Abraham (Jill), Amanda Woycitzky (Tom) and great grandmother of Nicole and Katie. Loving sister of Frank Carr (Irene) and the late Joseph Carr (Jean), Eleanor Johnson (Emil), Agnes DeSantis (Carl), Coletta Kielkowicz (Walter) and Daniel...

May 8, 2020

Gwendoline Jill Kovich, 83, of St. Clair, PA , passed away on May 8th, 2020 with family by her side.

She was born to William and Maude Owers of Mildenhall, England. At the age of three, she went to live with a loving foster family Claude and Eliza Jane Pettitt, and their daughter Valerie.

Jill...

May 1, 2020

Dorothy L. Forister (nee Kappler) (nee Reisinger) entered into eternal life on May 1, 2020. Dorothy was a member of St. Leo Parish beginning in 1956, when she and her first husband, Robert Kappler Sr. (deceased) bought their first home. They raised their two children, Judy Ladaika (Michael Sr.) and Robert Jr. in the parish. Dorothy was a Girl...

Apr 26, 2020

Thomas A. TUCKER, age 74. Passed away April 26, 2020. Cherished husband of 53 years to Arlene (nee Lubinski). Beloved son of the late Paul and Elsie (nee Childers). Dear brother of Dale (Kathy) and Marilyn Rinehart (Barry). Loving father of Linda Weber (Jack), Thomas (Michelle), Lorene Keco (Jeff) and Timothy (Carrie). Proud Grandfather of Rowan, Calli, Addison, Owen,...

Apr 22, 2020

John W. Span IV.

July 18, 1962 – April 22, 2020.

Survived by his daughter April ( fiancée Kyle), father John W. III, sisters Debbie (Rick), Cheryl (Mickey) and Tracy (Steve). Many nieces and nephews. Former wife of Mison. He is preceded in death by his mother Joyce , nephew Gage and niece Brittany.  John...

Apr 20, 2020

Edith B. ULICNY (nee Toth), was born 2/20/1921 in Lakewood, OH and passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on 4/20/2020.

She was a lifelong resident of Parma OH. Edith is survived by her 4 children, Jack of Parma, Kenneth (Marlene) of Elyria, Christine Hogan (Jim) of Mentor and Mary Jane Shepard (Richard) of Rock Hill...

Apr 7, 2020

Theresa L. KERCZEWSKI (nee Wargo) age 95, passed away Tuesday, April 7. Beloved wife of the late Wallace. Dearest mother of Carol Stem (Nicholas Knight, Jr.), Janet, Robert, and Judy Kranjc (James). Loving grandmother of Melanie, Lori, Gina, Michael, Alicia and Nathaniel. Dear great grandmother of Alexander and Brandon. Dear sister of 9 deceased siblings, aunt and friend to...

Apr 4, 2020

Frank P. CIACCHI Sr., age 78, lost his courageous battle with cancer on April 4th, 2020. Beloved husband of 52 years to Carole (nee Tomek) Ciacchi.  Loving father of Orlando, Frank Jr. (wife Lisa) and John.  Proud grandfather of Frank III and Gina.

Private arrangements were held. Cremation by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma. To offer condolences...

Apr 4, 2020

DONALD F. MCALINDON of Brooklyn, Oh, Age 92. Beloved husband of the late Mary J. McAlindon (nee Kinter). Married for 68 years. Passed away on April 4th 2020 battling kidney cancer. Father to Robert McAlindon (Becky), daughter Linda Cappetto (Mario). Dearest son, the late Gene McAlindon deceased on 12-24-2019. Member of Local #18 Operating Engineers. U.S. Purple Heart War...

Apr 2, 2020

Mike P. MAIORANO, 64, of Parma, OH, passed away on April 2, 2020 after a two year battle with cancer.  Born in Cleveland to the late Michael G. and Pauline Maiorano (nee Hlavna).  Beloved husband of Diane (nee Nahory) of 31 years.  Loving brother of James (Suzanne) and Sylvia Stamatis (Dean).  Dear uncle of Michelle Thomas (Brett), Sean Adamic (Caylee),...

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...