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John G. Thornton

John G. Thornton

Oct 16, 2026

JOHN G. THORNTON. Age 70. Beloved husband of the late Cynthia. Dear father of the late John, the late Jeremy, and Ryan. Cherished grandfather of Kaden, and Bryson. Beloved son of the late Willy and Millie. Dear brother of Sandy Feiler (Alan deceased), Erik, Sonja Rieker (Dan), and Carla Livingston (Ray). Dear uncle of many.

PRIVATE SERVICES ARE BEING HELD.

Karen R. PLANK

Karen R. PLANK

Oct 12, 2026

Karen R. PLANK (nee Hodson), age 80. Beloved mother of William, Christine DeMarco (deceased)(Christopher), and Kevin M. Loving grandmother of Alexander DeMarco. Dear sister of Jerome Hodson (deceased), and James Hodson (Gayle). Dear aunt of Dawn and Heather. Karen was a faithful friend to many. 

Karen graduated from Holy Name High School, worked for Kaiser Permanente, and was an active member...

Joseph Richard Stofko

Joseph Richard Stofko

Oct 11, 2026

Joseph Richard Stofko, age 83, passed away October 11, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1942, in Cleveland, to Joseph Walter Stofko and Anna (Kundrat) Stofko.  

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Robert Michael.  

Joe is survived by his beloved partner, Jean Cameron; sister-in-law, Alice, both of Strongsville; nieces Roberta (Bob) Tripodi of Medina; Karen (Craig) Kelling...

Mary STERGIOU

Mary STERGIOU

Oct 9, 2026

Mary STERGIOU (nee Kourkounakis), age 94. Beloved wife of the late Petros S. Stergiou. Dearest mother of Gregory (Mary) and Michael (Ginger). Loving grandmother of Nicole Brooks (Brian), Philip (Jenny), Brian (Katie), and David (Kara). Loving great grandmother of Aubrey, Christopher, and Tyler; also there are two great grandbabies on the way. Dear sister of the late George Kourkounakis (Betty)...

Josephine R. HLUSAK

Josephine R. HLUSAK

Oct 7, 2026

Josephine R. HLUSAK (nee Cutrona), age 89. Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Dearest mom of Roseanne Buzinski (Rick) and the late Joseph L. Loving grandmother of Brianna, Christopher, Zachary, Amelia and the late Joshua Richard. Dear sister of Concetta “Connie” Magnani and the late Loretta Gasda. Dear Aunt and friend of many.

VISITATION, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15TH FROM 4:00 PM...

Rose Marie SKARZYNSKI

Rose Marie SKARZYNSKI

Oct 5, 2026

Rose Marie SKARZYNSKI (nee Sesock), age 94. Beloved wife of the late James A. Dearest mother of the late James G. and Thomas G. (Joseph Davis). Loving sister of the late Andy, Helen, Mary, John, Margaret, Tom, and Pauline. Dear aunt, great aunt, and friend to many. Rose was the owner of Rose & Sons Antiques on Detroit Ave. in...

Ronald F. "Ron" PEHOTSKY

Ronald F. "Ron" PEHOTSKY

Oct 4, 2026

RONALD F. "RON" PEHOTSKY. Age 84. Beloved son of the late Dean V. and Josephine M. (nee Kirchner). Dear brother of the late Janet Abrams, and Dennis (Margaret). Loving uncle of Stacy Abrams (Steve), and Jennifer, and great uncle of Kaylee and Addison. Dear godfather of Ronald Jay Kurz (Marianne).

VISITATION MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH FROM 5PM-7PM AT ZABOR FUNERAL HOME 5680...

J. Garrett "Garry" MARRIE

J. Garrett "Garry" MARRIE

Oct 1, 2026

J. Garrett “Garry” MARRIE, age 89, died peacefully after a long illness on October 1, 2026. Husband of Vicki Balzer and Connie (deceased). Father of Victoria Birk (Richard), Becky Mazza (Dave), and Debbie Flynn (Mike). Grandfather of Anna Birk; Mickey Mazza, Alexandria Otero (Jordan), and Meredith Mazza; Lydia Mucha (Stephen) and Julia Bee (Dylan). Great-grandfather of Julian and James Otero...

Patricia J. KAYE

Patricia J. KAYE

Sep 30, 2026

Patricia J. KAYE, age 94, (nee Lark). Passed away on Wed. Sept. 30. Dearest mother of Sandra McLaughlin & Millie Buchwald (Mick). Loving grandmother of Brittany James (Anthony), Mikey McLaughlin (Rachelle), Brad Buchwald (Paula), & Tim McLaughlin (Patty). Dear great grandmother of Zane, Kai, Willow, Patrick, Merlin, Cully, & Wren. Dear sister of the late Albert Lark (Phyllis) and Robert...

Thomas A. MATUSZEWSKI

Thomas A. MATUSZEWSKI

Sep 30, 2026

THOMAS A. MATUSZEWSKI. Age 79. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Mazur). Dear brother of Casimir (Betty), John (Elaine), Edward deceased (Bess), Maryann Geist, Sr. Kathleen deceased, Michael, and Carol Missler (Joe deceased). Dear uncle, and great uncle.

PLEASE MEET THE FAMILY AT CHURCH FOR THE MEMORIAL MASS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 12TH AT 10AM AT ST. BRIDGET OF KILDARE PARISH 5620 Hauserman...

Eugene "Gene" J. Ryan

Eugene "Gene" J. Ryan

Sep 27, 2026

EUGENE "GENE" J. RYAN, age 78. Beloved husband of 48 years to Nancy J. (nee Zepp). Loving father of Matt and Danny. Dear brother of Barbara Carlough (Tom), and the late Lance Ryan. Dear uncle and friend to many.

Gene was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of the Parma American Legion Post #703.  He was also a Letter...

Evelyn Lorraine "Rainie" JACOBS

Evelyn Lorraine "Rainie" JACOBS

Sep 26, 2026

EVELYN LORRAINE "RAINIE" JACOBS (nee Williams). Age 99. Beloved wife of the late Harold E. Loving daughter of the late Lovey B. and Bessie P. Williams (nee Bills). Dear sister of Harold B. Williams, Dorothy J., and William W. Williams. Dear aunt and friend to many.

INTERMENT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT 11:30AM AT WOODLAWN CEMETERY, NORWALK, OHIO.



Andrea L. MEDWETZ

Andrea L. MEDWETZ

Sep 20, 2026

Andrea Lois MEDWETZ (nee Zubek), age 80, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026.

Andrea was born on April 30, 1946, to Albert and Helen Zubek. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Stephen; her brother, Tom; and her son, Michael.



Andrea is survived by her daughters, Jeannette Davies and Karen Medwetz (Dave Makkos); her grandchildren, Kyle Davies...

Susan Maureen WHITLEY

Susan Maureen WHITLEY

Sep 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Susan Maureen Whitley, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, who died on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the age of 57.

Born on June 4, 1969, to the late Chester Owens and Maureen Yahnert Owens, Sue grew up in Northfield Center, Ohio, and was the eldest of...

Charles "Chuck" E. JAGUSCH

Charles "Chuck" E. JAGUSCH

Sep 17, 2026

Charles (Chuck) E. Jagusch, age 74, passed away on September 17th, 2026. Beloved husband to the late Cynthia A. Loving father of Charles II, the late John, Johanna, James and Kelly. Cherished grandfather of John III, Victoria (Brandon) Martin, Tony, Kimberly, Sabrina, Liberty and Lorenzo. Devoted great-grandfather of Carsyn, Lilianna, Oakley and Lincoln Martin. Dear brother of Barbara and Christine....

Evelyn CHILDREY

Evelyn CHILDREY

Sep 13, 2026

Evelyn Childrey, born July 31st, 1959 passed away on September 13th, 2026 in Brunswick, Ohio with her family by her side at the age of 67. 

Evelyn was a beacon of love and kindness, known for her free-spirited nature and deep dedication to her family, particularly her grandchildren, whom she adored immensely. Evelyn is survived by a loving family: Husband-Garry Nichols...

Phyllis "Irene" I. WRIGHT

Phyllis "Irene" I. WRIGHT

Sep 11, 2026

Phyllis I. "Irene" WRIGHT, age 87, (nee Hollingsworth). Beloved wife of the late Elmer D. Dearest mother of David (Mary) and Beverly Johns (Daniel). Loving grandmother of Jessica and Zachary. Dear great grandmother of Zayde, Ronan, Joy, Lillian, and Everleigh. Dear sister of the late Ruth "Maxine" Bishop, William, James & Erby Hollingsworth, & Dorothy "Christine" Stillwell. Dear aunt and...

Doreen A. BADACZEWSKI

Doreen A. BADACZEWSKI

Sep 8, 2026

*** Live Stream of Funeral Mass Below***

https://boxcast.tv/view/91426-doreen-badaczewski-funeral-f5suwzyhaokccjnz6ipj

DOREEN ANN BADACZEWSKI (nee SMITH), age 67, DOB 12-16-1958, passed away Sept. 8, 2026. Married 41 years to husband Joseph Badaczewski.

VISITATION, SUN. SEPT. 13, 2:00 – 6:00 PM AT THE ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL RD. PARMA OH 44129 (BETW. SNOW & RIDGE). PLEASE MEET THE FAMILY AT CHURCH FOR THE FUNERAL MASS, MON....

Nancy Hupp KOTCHMAN

Nancy Hupp KOTCHMAN

Sep 6, 2026

Nancy Hupp Kotchman, 92, of Parma, Ohio, died at her home, surrounded by loved ones on September 6, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1934, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Kotchman was a graduate of Washington Hospital School of Nursing and devoted her life to caring for others. She served as a nurse at Cleveland Clinic and Deaconess hospitals.

Nancy was the...

Marilyn R. HARR

Marilyn R. HARR

Sep 5, 2026

Marilyn R. HARR, age 78. Dear daughter of the late Emory J. and Minerva A. Harr (nee Williams). Loving sister of David, June, and Vivian. Dear friend to Ruth Freeman. Dear sister of the late Ken, Leona, Betty, Richard, Bonnie, Wayne, Ed "Ralph", Irvin "Moe", and Roland "Whitey". Dear aunt and friend to many. 

VISITATION, FRI. SEPT. 11, 10:00 - 11:00...

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