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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...

Michael Slaby

Michael Slaby

Aug 24, 2019

MICHAEL SLABY, aged 65 years, loving husband of Alice Weaver (nee Sywyj); dearest older brother of Anne, Mary Dobriansky, Irene Rush and Kasha; loving uncle of Raeven, Michael, Kyle, and Dylan; beloved son of the late Wasyl and Eva; dear friend of many. Family will receive friends on SATURDAY, AUGUST 31, 2019 from 1-2 PM at ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH,...

Rev. William F. Smith

Rev. William F. Smith

Aug 19, 2019

Rev. William Smith, age 89, beloved husband of the late Goldie Ethel (nee Lovejoy); loving father of Anita, Robert (deceased), Valeria, Gregory "Buck" (deceased), Hiram "Timmy", Jefferson, Peggy, William E. (deceased) and Rodney; dear grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather. Family will receive friends at at the CANNON LOPRESTI and CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME, 11210 Detroit Ave. Cleveland, THURSDAY FROM 2-6 PM. Free...

Hattie Jacenitch

Hattie Jacenitch

Jul 28, 2019

Hattie Jacenitch (nee Solderitsch), beloved wife of the late Nick, dear sister of the deceased Mary Schuster (Lou),

John Wayne (Mary), Albert (wife Joyce surviving),

and Emil J. (wife Mary surviving);

aunt of many.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, August 2, 2019 at 11 AM at

St. Augustine Church,...

Ralph G. Stark

Ralph G. Stark

Jul 4, 2019

Ralph G. Stark, age 71. Beloved husband of the late Linda; dear father of Joseph. At Ralph's request all services will be private.

Shirley (Mcknight)  Scarbro

Shirley (Mcknight) Scarbro

May 19, 2019

SHIRLEY SCARBRO (nee McKnight), age 82, loving mother of Donna, Roger, Lori, Lisa, Larry, Delores, David (deceased), Casey, Kelly, and Daniel; grandmother,     great-grandmother, sister and aunt.

Family will receive friends on TUESDAY, May 21 from 4-6 PM at the

CANNON LOPRESTI AND CATAVOLOS FUNERAL HOME

11210 Detroit Ave.

(FREE VALET PARKING...

Patricia "Grandma Pat" Milhollan

Patricia "Grandma Pat" Milhollan

Apr 15, 2019

Patricia "Grandma Pat" Milhollan, age 87. Mother of Mary Catherine Ferrari; Grandmother of April Kinder (Todd, deceased), Chuck Adkins (Tammy), and the deceased Russell; Great-Grandmother of Tabatha, Francine, and Charlene; dear friend of Betty "Red" Young.

Funeral Service, SATURDAY, APRIL 20 at 12 Noon at St. Augustine Church, 2486 W. 14 Street, where family will receive friends...

Robert L. Kinney

Robert L. Kinney

Apr 13, 2019

Robert L. Kinney, age 78, loving husband of Elizabeth (nee Anderson); devoted father of Mary Piunno (Ralph), Robert (Kimberly), David (Megan) and Jeanette Hehnen (fiancé, Patrick Dowdell); cherished grandfather of Joseph, Katherine, Patrick, Robert, and Marissa; dear great-grandfather of Lucas, Liam and Emma; dear brother of Phyllis "Sue", Donald, and the following deceased: Edward "Harold", Helen, Al "Toot", Mildred...

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