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Marjory A. Cole

Marjory A. Cole

Mar 18, 2026

Marjory Ann Cole (nee Schwartz). Age 89. Beloved wife of Richard. Loving mother of Susan Peffer (Ted), and the late Patricia Tenney (Dale deceased). Beloved grandmother of Jessica (Alex), Megan (Tim), Shauna, Bryan, and Heather, and great grandmother of Hannah and Brayden. Dear sister of Elizabeth and the late Bob, Jack, Ginny, Tom, and Jim. Marge was a devoted wife...

Joseph Warren Kessen

Joseph Warren Kessen

Mar 13, 2026

JOSEPH WARREN KESSEN, of Parma Heights, Ohio, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a short illness. He was 65. Joe was born on April 8, 1960, in Lafayette, Indiana, to John Frederick Kessen and Nancy Charlene Kessen (nee Starks). He is survived by his mother, his younger brother Jack, and his younger sister Susan (James Baek) and Jim...

Daniel E. Miecznikowski

Daniel E. Miecznikowski

Mar 12, 2026

DANIEL E. MIECZNIKOWSKI, Dan was born on February 4, 1952, the third son of Edward and Alexa (Wurm) Miecznikowski. He had varied careers during his life, including baker, banker, agent for an auto leasing company, and for a time, on the staff of his alma mater, St. Edward High School.

But what his family and close friends most recall is his...

Michael A. Lungo

Michael A. Lungo

Mar 7, 2026

Michael “Mike” Alan Lungo, 61, was led into heaven on March 7, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on November 23, 1964, and from the beginning he was known for his generous spirit, quick wit, and unwavering loyalty to the people he cared about.

Mike lived a life rooted in hard work, kindness, and quiet strength....

Thomas W. Matcho Sr.

Thomas W. Matcho Sr.

Mar 6, 2026

Thomas W. MATCHO Sr., age 87. Beloved husband of 67 years to Delores J. (nee Pletcher). Dearest father of Debbie Linville (Jack), Susan, Jean Ann Santori, Thomas W. Jr. (deceased), Hope Ann Kasco (Kevin), and the late Charity Ann. Cherished grandfather of Daniel, Kevin II, Anthony, Gary (deceased), Crystal, Stephanie, Ray, Thomas, and Chyenne and great grandfather of 16 and great great...

Cynthia J. TEXTORIS

Cynthia J. TEXTORIS

Mar 5, 2026

Cynthia J. "Cindy" TEXTORIS, age 74 (nee Shedley). Dearest mother of Chad A. Kazol (deceased). Former spouse of Jerry Kazol (deceased) and David Textoris. Loving daughter of the late Leonard W. & Margaret Shedley (nee Stolz). Dear sister of Claudia Neal (Tom). Dear stepmother of Gary Kazol (Susie) and Kim Sullivan (Dave). Beloved aunt, cousin, and friend to many.

MEMORIAL VISITATION,...

Edward J. Braat

Edward J. Braat

Mar 5, 2026

Edward J. BRAAT, age 82. Beloved husband of 61 years to Janet A. "Jan" (nee Balough). Loving father to Jennifer A. (Michael Dzuong). US Army Veteran.

VISITATION WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11TH FROM 9:30 AM -10:30 AM AT ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL RD. PARMA, OH 44129 (BETW. SNOW & RIDGE). FOLLOWED BY THE MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL, 11:00 AM AT ST. JOHN...

William D. Csak

William D. Csak

Mar 3, 2026

WILLIAM DESMOND CSAK SR. Age 91. Dear son of the late Frank and Ann Marie Csak. Beloved husband of the late Annette Csak (nee Miller). Loving father to William (Peggy) Csak, Debbie (Steve) Hall, and Greg (Carrie Graham) Csak. Cherished grandfather to Rebecca Csak, Jeremy Hall, Nicole (Drake) Yost, Melissa (Tyler) Roahrig, Adam (Kimber) Hall, Courtney Hall, and Danny Bader...

Ksenija LOVRINIC

Ksenija LOVRINIC

Mar 3, 2026

Ksenija "Sony" Lovrinic (nee Dervisevic), age 64. Beloved wife of 27 years to Robert. Dearest mother of Terry Lee Belcher, Toni Marie Dew (Nicholas), and Robert J. Jr. Loving grandmother of Lukas and Aithen. Dearest daughter of Dulija and the late Hasan Dervisevic. Dear sister, aunt, and friend to many.

VISITATION, THURS. MAR. 12, 4:00 - 8:00 PM AT THE ZABOR...

Rita J. Novak

Rita J. Novak

Feb 27, 2026

Rita J. NOVAK (nee Smith), age 93. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of Joseph (Kelly), Stephen (Sharon), Michael (Beth), Kathryn Gillissie (Ken), Peter (Helene), Therese MacQueeney (Patrick), Rita Vitko (Mark), Juliane Tober (Kurt), Mary Maline (Michael), Paul (Tara), David (Michelle), and John (Staci). Cherished grandmother of 50, great grandmother of 50, and great great grandmother of 1....

Erin Marie McQuillen

Erin Marie McQuillen

Feb 24, 2026

Erin Marie McQuillen, passed away suddenly following a brief illness on Tuesday February 24th, 2026. Left to cherish her memory is her beloved fiancé, Kieran Keane, and their 4 children Killian, Seamus, Murphy and Declan Keane. She was born on November 15, 1992 to John and Tammy (nee Cain) McQuillen. She is survived by her sister Megan Early (Scott) and...

Agnese PERRELLA

Agnese PERRELLA

Feb 24, 2026

Agnese PERRELLA (nee Persichetti), age 89. Beloved wife of the late Fernando. Loving mother of Maria C. Keppler (Joseph), Elisa Schnell (Michael), Gabriela Mosquera (Fabian, deceased), and Claudio (Claudia). Cherished grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 8. Dear sister of Nicola Persichetti (Mirta, deceased), and the late Luiggi and Antonio. Dear aunt and friend to many.

VISITATION, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH...

Dennis R. MICHALSKI

Dennis R. MICHALSKI

Feb 20, 2026

Dennis R. MICHALSKI, age 81. Beloved husband of 55 years to Rose Marie (nee Jezierski). Beloved father of Daren (Lauren), and Regan Kazel (Jamie). Loving "Gaga" of James and Summer. Dear brother in law, uncle, cousin, and friend to many. 

Dennis was a coffee lover, golfer, movie goer, and Steelers fan. He admired those who “beat to their own drum” and...

Casimir "Casey" LIS

Casimir "Casey" LIS

Feb 14, 2026

Casimir LIS, age 69. Loving son of the late Adam and Stefania (nee Kuligowski). Dearest brother of Zenon (Zenia). Dear stepson of the late Helen. Dear uncle, cousin, and friend to many. Casey is survived by the love of his life, Lula Belle Collins, and members of the Lis & Sheets families.

MEMORIAL VISITATION, FRI. FEB. 27, 2026, 5:00 PM -...

Dorene C. YAKO

Dorene C. YAKO

Feb 13, 2026

DORENE YAKO (nee Pelich), age 87. Loving mother of Kelly (Jen), Michele (Don), and Brian (Shayna). Loving wife of the late Richard Yako, and the late Frank Kehoe. Sister to Ferd Pelich. Grandmother of Jenny (Ryan), Michael (Dasha), Amber (Brandon), and Kyle (Brittany) and great grandmother of 8. Loving stepmother of Rick (Liz), Robert (Kim), Mike (deceased)(Sharon), Pat (Mike, deceased),...

Roger N. Robertson

Roger N. Robertson

Feb 13, 2026

Roger Robertson, 85, passed away peacefully while in the care of Cypress Hospice at Generations Senior Living, surrounded by the love of his family.

He was the loving husband of 63 years to Carol Robertson (née Aufmuth), and devoted father of David (Teresa), Susan Neylon (Steve), Dean (Lori), and Marc (Stacey).

Proud grandfather of eleven: Allyson Webb (Andy), Katlyn Neylon, Alex Robertson...

Bernadine GAINES

Bernadine GAINES

Feb 12, 2026

BERNADINE GAINES (nee Hornak), age 97, passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. She was a devoted wife of 74 beautiful years to the late Ernest Arthur Gaines. Bernie was the beloved mother of Timothy, Bruce (Pam), Judith Soroczak (Dennis), Patty Estok (Steven) and Barbara Slater. Her spirit lives on through her cherished grandchildren Kristen, Matthew, Jacob, Heather, Danielle, Megan,...

Quovada S. BASS

Quovada S. BASS

Feb 6, 2026

Quovada S. Bass "Q", peacefully departed this world at home on February 6, 2026, at the age of 52. He was a cherished spouse of 18 years to Mischel (nee Tolete), father to Quovada Bass II, Jeramie and Gage Ellsworth. Grandfather to Kaden and Quincy. Son of Stephanie Bass. Preceded in death by his grandmother Fanna Bass. Q was a...

Catherine A. RISKO

Catherine A. RISKO

Feb 4, 2026

Catherine A. Risko (nee Measor), age 91, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, surrounded by family. She is proceeded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, John G. Risko. Dearest mother of Donald (Carol), and John A. "Butch" (Pamela). Loving grandmother of Anthony, Nicole Steele (Christopher), Daniel (Amanda), and Catherine Campbell (Aaron). Dear great grandmother of Nathan, Alex,...

Flora M. FUERST

Flora M. FUERST

Feb 2, 2026

Flora "Flo" Fuerst, age 94, born in Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Lois Fuerst, nephews David (Christina) Fuerst, Gary (Kimberly) Fuerst, niece Sharon Myers (Jeffrey) and nine great nephews, Matthew Fuerst, Zachary Myers, Garrett (Sarah) Fuerst, Christopher Fuerst, Nicholas Fuerst, Kyle Myers, Ryan (Rachael) Myers, Dr. Bryan Fuerst, and Tyler (Emma) Fuerst. She was preceded...

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