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Francis J. “Frank” Buehner

Francis J. “Frank” Buehner

Jul 22, 2023

BUEHNER, FRANCIS J. "FRANK", age 97, Beloved husband of the late Arlene (Seelye). Loving father of Eileen Spada, Alan (Rosemary), Dale (Marianne), Francine (Vinny), Brian, Thomas (Donna), Edwin (Elaine), Marie Vetrano (Dene), Paul, Raymond, Frank (Lisa) and Charles (Dawn). Dear brother of 8 deceased siblings. Dear grandfather of 22 and great grandfather of 18.  WW II Navy Vet.

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Sandra Burns

Sandra Burns

Jul 21, 2023

Sandra Burns (nee Diksa), 91, went to eternal rest peacefully on July 21st, surrounded by her loving family. The daughter of Alexander and Angeline Diksa (Bashinski), both deceased. Loving wife of Thomas, deceased, for 60 years. Devoted mother of Thomas (Anna) and David (Leslie). Grandmother of Daniel, Alexander, Mark and Maria. Cousin of Maureen Meeker, Barbra "Bobbie"...

Diane M. Sprock

Diane M. Sprock

Jul 21, 2023

Diane Michelle Sprock, beloved daughter of the late Peter and Dorothy Sprock, sister of Jeanne Urban (Greg) and mother of Christopher (Jonessa) and Michael.  Grandmother of Chris, Brittany, Olivia and Damian. Diane passed peacefully in her sleep on July 21st.  Diane, you are finally free of the mental illness that plagued your life. Be at peace Diane.  A private...

Frederick J. Miller

Frederick J. Miller

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...

William C. Trausch

William C. Trausch

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...

Frances Cole

Frances Cole

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...

S. Joyce Haftings

S. Joyce Haftings

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...

Raymond W. Szczepanski

Raymond W. Szczepanski

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,...

Irene Barty

Irene Barty

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...

Barbara M. “Bobbie” Degyansky

Barbara M. “Bobbie” Degyansky

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...

Nicholas Gyapjas-Rosby

Nicholas Gyapjas-Rosby

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....

Vincent T. Marusa

Vincent T. Marusa

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...

Evelyn J. Faust

Evelyn J. Faust

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. ...

Elizabeth Alexsovich

Elizabeth Alexsovich

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,...

Rita Valochik

Rita Valochik

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...

Jr. Robert E. Sholtis

Jr. Robert E. Sholtis

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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Theodore E. “Ted” Sliwa

Theodore E. “Ted” Sliwa

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...

Ralph J. Urban

Ralph J. Urban

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...

Jr. William E. Lane

Jr. William E. Lane

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,...

Olga Gocek

Olga Gocek

Jun 19, 2023

Olga Gocek (nee Kopystynsky) age 95 passed away peacefully June 19 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Loving mother of James (Connie) Gocek, Diana (John) Lawson, Janis Gocek, Denise Ulloa, Laura (Patrick) Royer, and Renee (Martin) Rodriguez.  Loving grandmother of David (Jennifer) Gocek, Elizabeth (Matthew) Glassman, Brian Lawson, Christine Lawson, Eric (Laura) Rodriguez, Julianne Rodriguez,...

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