Obituaries

May 31, 2023

BLANCHE B. BROWN (nee Tomon), age 97; beloved wife of the late Jimmy; loving mother of the late Richard Keselica. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th Street, on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 11 AM where family will receive friends from 10 AM until time of service. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

Mar 4, 2023

WILLIE COLÓN, age 48, loving husband of Tracy; beloved brother of Miguel and Solmaria; brother-in-law of Daniel Swartz (Samantha); cherished uncle of Izayah, Elijah, Diocelina, Miguel Jr., Mack, Alyssia, Marissa, Gavin, Gage, Hunter, and Farrah; devoted son of the late Gabina Sanchez; dear nephew and friend of many.

Family will receive friends at CANNON-CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME, 6953...

Feb 15, 2023

E lizabeth M. Kinney (née Anderson), aged 82; loving wife of the late Robert Sr.; devoted mother of Mary Piunno (Ralph), Robert Jr. (Kimberly), David (Megan) and Jeanette Hehnen (fiancé, Patrick Dowdell); cherished grandmother of Joseph, Katherine, Patrick, Robert, and Marissa; dear great-grandmother of Lucas, Liam and Emma; dear sister of David (deceased) (Connie); Mary Solderitsch (Emil, deceased), Patrick...

Jan 6, 2023

MADELINE CHAPPELL-HAMPTON, aged 52, devoted mother of James Howard, Jr. (Christina); loving grandmother of Ava; cherished step-mother of Therelle Lunkins and Shamari Wallace; beloved sister of Carmen Chappell and Anna Viar; faithful dog mom to Scooby; cherished daughter of the late George and Patricia Ike and loving granddaughter of late Anna Marie Giordana; dear aunt and friend of many....

Nov 11, 2022

Dominic Galati, aged 50, loving father of Justin Williams; devoted son of Dominic Sr. (deceased) and Jennie; cherished sister of Jennifer Johnson.

Memorial Mass SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 at 12 PM at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th Street, Cleveland. DUe to Church renovations, the Mass will be in Walsh Hall (basement of school building).

Jan 25, 2022

JESSICA "JAZZY" RIVERA, age 33, loving mother of Syrus, Sapphira "FiFi", and Marley; devoted daughter of Carlos Roldan and Paula Jonathan (Bruner); cherished sister of Rico (Darinelys) , Pedro (Jamie), and Cecilie; beloved aunt of Wildaliz, Rico III, Ethanial, Pedro, Paisley, Carter, and Gabriel; dear granddaughter of Magdaleno Rivera (Jamie) and Susan Rice; dearest niece of Gabriel (Jessica), Xavier,...

Jan 22, 2022

Helen "Corky" Petry, age 59, loving daughter of the late Donald and Mary Ann; beloved sister of Walter (Lisa), Theresa Primasing (John), Sandy, Shirley Kanerski (Dave), Lisa Kanerski, Missy Barnett (John), Stella Vanzant (Dan), Donna Barnett (Larry) and Nelda Rodriquez; loving aunt and friend of many.

Family will receive friends THURSDAY, JANUARY 27 from 5 PM until...

Jan 17, 2022

MITCH McMAKEN, age 59, loving son of the late John R. and Marilyn ; cherished brother of Kimberly Ambro (Bob) and Stacey LeMaster; and dear uncle of Justin Dwyer.

A memorial mass celebrating Mitch's life will be held in the spring.

Jan 12, 2022

ELIZABETH O'DONNELL, age 66, loving daughter of the late James and Rita (nee Auterson); beloved sister of Diann Tews (Donald, deceased), Fr. William, Thomas (Jeanette), Mary Cosgrove, and the late James; dear aunt of many.

Family will receive friends on TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2022, from 10 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM...

Dec 26, 2021

Jennie Grace Zelinski  (nee Todaro), cherished wife of 37 years of Carl S., Sr.; loving mother of  Carl S., Jr. (Bridget) and Adam M. (Molly); devoted grandmother of Tallulah and Teagan; beloved daughter of the late Casper and Dorothy; dear sister of Antoinette Dezort (deceased) (Frank), Michael (Kim), and Michelle Kobe (Victor); dearest aunt of Dominic, Nicholas, Victor, Michael,...

Dec 12, 2021

MANNY RIVERA, age 54, beloved husband of Kim (nee Pritt); devoted father of Travis, Nicholas, and Amanda (David); loving son of Antonio (deceased) and Esther.

Family will receive friends on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2021 from 12 Noon until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 2 PM at                 St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th Street.

Nov 28, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Lorette Treska announce her sudden passing on November 28, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Lorette was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 14, 1977 to Priscilla and Curtis Treska. She is survived by her two loving sons Hannibal "Isaiah" and Noah; her partner and best friend Hannibal Boyd; her...

Aug 7, 2021

DOMINIC RIVERA, age 49, loving father of Ian,  Alexandria, Francesca Lugo, and Bianca Robles; devoted grandfather of Chase, Avi, Jio, Kali, and Kaleb; beloved son of Magdaleno (Jamie) and Susan Rivera; cherished brother of Paula Jonathon, Lisa, and Gabriel; uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many; friend of Bill W. and Dr. Bob.

Family will receive friends...

Jun 18, 2021

HECTOR GONZALEZ, aged 63, devoted husband of the late LuLu (nee Rivera); beloved father of Hector Jr. (deceased), Danielle, Mickey, Bee, Pepper, and Matt (Jacque); cherished grandfather of Haley, Xavier, Chicci, Zo, Jacoby, Mariella, Xander, Avi, Lia, Gavin, and Caleb; great-grandfather of Peyton; dear brother of Danny, Joe, Lucy, and the late Angel; loving son of the late Angel...

Jun 2, 2021

DEBORAH MARCELLA, age 67, of Vermillion, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her family on June 2, 2021.

Deborah is survived by her husband, Anthony "Joe"; children, Thomas, Christopher, and Kelly; her step-children, Tina, Kimberly, Anthony, and Matthew; grandmother of 15, and great-grandmother of 2.

In honor of Debbie's wishes no services will take place. Her...

Feb 26, 2021

Ruth T. Kiefer, aged 84.  Ruth suddenly passed away in Ohio on February 26, 2021. She is survived by her son, Scott Rozell (Cindy), daughter, Kathryn Kiefer (Gary Rivera, many step-children, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at a later date.

Jan 24, 2021

MARIE GRGAT, aged 95. Private family services were held.

Dec 23, 2020

ROBERT JOSEPH MELVIN passed away peacefully from this life on December 23, 2020. Bob was born on July 25, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to  Rita (nee Murray) and John Melvin (both deceased). A hard-working man, Bob lived for his family. His beloved wife of 35 years Patricia (nee Mihalik), daughters Laura Ann, Amy Lynn, and Meghan Marie, sons Joshua...

Dec 5, 2020

Melinda "Mindy" Sammon, was born on February 4, 1971 and entered eternal rest on December 5, 2020 at the age of 49. She is the loving daughter of Dorothy Akemon and the late Robert Sammon; beloved mother of Nicole VanNewhouse, Stephanie Lenz, and Steven Lenz; cherished grandmother of Mariah, Noah, Jonah, Jayden, and Jeremiah; and dear sister of Melissa...

Oct 6, 2020

PHYLLIS KIRK (nee Kaylor), aged 84, beloved wife of the late Hayward Jr.; loving mother of Hayward, III (Debbie), Donna Casteel, and Judy Fischer (Dave); cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many; sister of the late Donald, Evelyn, and Vivian.

PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE HELD.

Interment West Park Cemetery.