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Hector Gonzalez

Hector Gonzalez

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...

Deborah Marcella

Deborah Marcella

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...

Ruth Kiefer

Ruth Kiefer

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.

Marie Grgat

Marie Grgat

Jan 24, 2021

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

Robert J. Melvin

Robert J. Melvin

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...

Melinda “Mindy” Sammon

Melinda “Mindy” Sammon

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...

Phyllis M. Kirk

Phyllis M. Kirk

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.

Jennifer L. Yachanin

Jennifer L. Yachanin

Sep 23, 2020

JENNIFER L. YACHANIN, loving daughter of George and Debra; cherished sister of Christopher (Jennifer); beloved aunt of Zachary and Gabrielle; dearest companion of Larry Kern.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 at 11 AM at ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH, 2486 West 14 St., WHERE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 9:30 AM UNTIL TIME OF MASS. In...

Marsha Gray

Marsha Gray

Sep 16, 2020

MARSHA GRAY, aged 68, passed away after a brief illness on September 16, 2020.

She was the beloved daughter of the late Ned R. and Bonnie Rhoades; dear mother, sister, aunt, and friend.

A Graveside Memorial Service honoring her life will take place on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th at 11 AM at Evergreen Cemetery, 29535 Center...

Tracy Heath Mulhall

Tracy Heath Mulhall

Sep 5, 2020

Tracy A. Heath Mulhall, loving soulmate and wife of Patrick Mulhall; devoted mom of Brandon, Christopher, Annaleigh, and Anthony; daughter of Jeffrey L. Sr. (deceased) and Estelle Heath; beloved sister of Matthew (deceased), Jeffrey Jr. (Audra), Kyle (deceased), and Eric; loving daughter-in-law of David and Ann Pierce; sister-in-law of David (Mandy) and Cathy Moore (Shawn); cherished aunt, niece, and...

Wally Duda

Wally Duda

Aug 21, 2020

Wally Duda, aged 73, loving husband of Patricia (nee Rogalski); beloved dad of Raymond (Shannon), Wally, Kathy (deceased), Donna Heinzman (Daryl), John, Steve (Nikki), Kim Keys (Adam), and Bob; dear grandfather and great-grandfather; brother of Irene Kingery (Richard) and the late Myron.

Family will receive friends at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th Street, on TUESDAY, AUGUST...

Mary Catherine Ferrari

Mary Catherine Ferrari

Aug 20, 2020

Mary Catherine Ferrari, aged 67. Loving companion of Marvin Cannon; cherished mother of April Kinder (Todd, deceased), Chuck Adkins (Tammy), and the deceased Russell; beloved grandmother of Tabatha, Francine and Charlene; daughter of the late Charles Simpson and Patricia Milhollan.

Family will receive friends at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14th Street, on Monday, August 24 from...

Janice Joan Gora

Janice Joan Gora

Aug 9, 2020

JANICE JOAN GORA (nee Bunting), passed away at the age of 86 on Sunday, August 9, 2020.

She was the loving wife of the late Stanley Gora. Devoted mother of Donna Palmer (Dallas, deceased), Bonnie Turney, William Turney (deceased) (Kathy), Tammy Turney (deceased), Linda Turney (deceased), Terrie Gora, and her grandson, Jarrett Turney, whom she raised as...

Kurt Lenz, Ii

Kurt Lenz, Ii

May 29, 2020

KURT LENZ, II, aged 24. Loving son of Sheila Vanzant and Kurt, Sr.; brother of Tim VanNewhouse, Joe, and Kristina; uncle of Khloe, Kaylee, Kylee, Mariah, Blake, Jordan, Noah, and Jonah; grandson of Carol Vanzant, Donna (the late Robert), Astrid Maynard, and Coletta Sapp (Ken).

Kurt had a huge heart. He was kind, empathetic, and loved making...

Nancy F. Klinger

Nancy F. Klinger

Apr 2, 2020

Nancy F. Klinger (nee Yurecz), aged 85;

devoted mother of Kenneth (Charlene), Karl (Renee), and Karen Galati (Carmen);

dear grandmother and great-grandmother; sister of nine and aunt of many.

A Mass in Nancy's memory will be celebrated at a later date.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Kathryn "Kay" Jones

Kathryn "Kay" Jones

Mar 20, 2020

Kathryn "Kay" Jones (nee Vargo), aged 74. Beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Barb Rivera (Albert), Rick (deceased), Crystal, Bruce (Kelly), Roger (Patty) and George (Julie); cherished grandmother and great-grandmother; dear sister of Albert Vargo (Dorothy), Sandra Murray (Clancy, deceased), George Vargo (Micheline), Linda Seese, Thomas Vargo (Sandra), and the late Ronald Vargo. Interment Riverside Cemetery.

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Richard G. Geordt

Richard G. Geordt

Feb 14, 2020

Richard G. Geordt, aged 65, loving husband of Lydia (nee Stawicki), proud father of Edward (Stephanie), Bryan (Jacquelyn), Crystal Taylor (Chris) and Danielle (Paul Thorne); cherished grandpa of Nicole, Lisa, Chris Jr., and Trenton; dear brother of Barbara and Elizabeth; beloved son of the late Raymond and Eileen.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to...

Wilbur “Dickie” Hayes

Wilbur “Dickie” Hayes

Feb 5, 2020

Wilbur "Dickie" Hayes, III was born on June 8, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wilbur and Charlsie Hayes and was the oldest child of that union. Dickie was baptized at an early age by the late R. L. Clark, at Progressive Baptist Church, where he served as a junior usher.

Dickie graduated from Glenville Senior High School...

Paul Nanak

Paul Nanak

Jan 17, 2020

Paul Nanak, aged 77, passed away on January 17, 2020 after a sudden illness. He was the beloved son of the late Paul and Stella.

A sincere thank you to Pauly's friend Dave Dylyn and the St. Augustine Health Campus family for their many years of love and care.

A Memorial Mass celebrating Pauly's life...

Chappelle Letman, Jr.

Chappelle Letman, Jr.

Jan 15, 2020

Chappelle Letman, Jr., age 69. Chappelle died too soon surrounded by a number of his family of friends after a brief illness. He lived his life with grace, abiding faith, generosity, humor, and always gratitude.

Chappelle was the son of the late Reather Louise Letman and Chappelle Letman, Sr. He was proud to be born and raised...

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