Obituaries

Lolita J. Thompson, age 89, passed away on May 18, 2022.

Lolita was a lover of life and tried to live each day to its fullest. She was interested in people’s stories and loved talking to everyone. She retired from Standard Oil/BP after 20 years. After retiring to Hilton Head, SC, and wanting...

Lois D (née Elsing) Larson was accompanied by angels on her journey home to be with her Lord, May 20, 2022. Lois was 89 years old when she went home to heaven.

Lois was born January 10,1933 in Mansfield, South Dakota to her late parents Herman and Rosa (née Bokelheide) Elsing.

Lois was united in...

John Edward Hatala Jr, 74 of Wadsworth, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Born on June 5,1948 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of loving parents, Theresa and John Hatala.

John was founder and owner of Jamar Precision Grinding in Hinckley, Ohio for 43 years. He was a passionate fisherman,...

Beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Helen Rauch peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 22, 2022, at the age of 103.

Helen was born August 4, 1918, the cherished daughter of Joseph Benjamin and Lillian (nee Kalina) Kozak, of Cleveland. Since the age of 14, she taught Sunday school, played piano, made many...

Wanda Carter went home to Jesus after a courageous battle with cancer on April 25, 2022 at the age of 71. Born on January 11, 1951 to her late parents, Othella and Eugene Tinney, she worked hard and cared for everyone around her throughout her life. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening and...

Joann Walker, 58, passed away April 14, 2022.

Joann loved gardening and flowers, and taking care of family and friends.  She was a very loving person, and she would let no one go hungry, always making plates for others when they had get togethers.

Joann is survived by her daughter, Crystal Walker; siblings, John Walker, Jim...

Janet Walter (nee Nolan) passed into peace, Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in her home at the age of 80. Janet was the heart of her home and family.

Loving wife to George Walter; mother to two beautiful daughters, Heidi (Tad) Cronin, and Traci (Jim) Stukbauer; beloved grandmother of Adam (Heidi) Cronin and Eric...

Robert D. Haynes, 90 of Brunswick, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He was a sheet metal worker who started with Local 65 and then went on to work at the Ford Motor Co., where he retired. Robert was a total family man who had the patience of a saint. He loved fishing, hunting, and going to the...

Matthew J. Germano, 22, passed away unexpectedly March 25, 2022.  Matthew was a hard worker, most recently as a furniture mover.  He loved playing Wizard 101, motorcycles, music and dancing.  He was particularly fond of cooking, especially with his sister, Alyssa, in the middle of the night.

Matthew is survived by his loving mother, Rebecca Fields; father...

Philip Carl Marchionna, Jr., 80, of Brunswick, OH, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. He was born October 13, 1941 in Cleveland to the late Philip and Betty Marchionna.

Philip served in the United States Army, stationed in Arizona until moving to Cleveland.

Philip is preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Judith,...

Scott M. Janke, “Buzzy” 48, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Scott is the beloved son of Trudy (John) Gollmer, and the son of David (deceased) (Noreen) Janke.   Scott is also survived by his loving children, Madelyn Kirkpatrick, Noah, Spencer, Caroline and Isabella Janke, and the mother of his children, Angela Janke. He was the dear brother...

JOAN E. SCHOLLE (nee Dasko), 89 of Brook Park, passed away on March 14, 2022.

Joan is survived by her husband of 68 years, Henry, Sr.; children, Mark (Kathleen), Lisa Napier (Johnny), and Henry, Jr.; 8 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Karen Dasko.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Frances Dasko;...

Arthur C. Liddy, 91, passed away March 22, 2022.  Arthur liked Air Force planes; he  loved watching the Cleveland baseball team; and he was a 67 year member of John W. Barkley Lodge.

Arthur possessed the Gift of Gab, and “Didn’t know a stranger”.  He impacted all who knew him, even the Hospice...

John J. Prior Jr., of Brunswick, Ohio, passed away February 20, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on March 19, 1937, to the late John J. Sr., & Catherine J. (Joyce) Prior.

John graduated from St. Edward High School, Lakewood, OH, in 1955.  He proudly served in law enforcement in the US Air...

Florene M. Zurilla, 83, of Brunswick, passed away on Monday February 21, 2022.

Florene loved quilting, cooking, baking, family gatherings, and going on bus trips and walking with her sister-in-law Elaine Woff, when they were able.

Florene is survived by her husband of 57 years Edward; children, Kimberly Kress (Steven) and Sharon Edwards; 6 grandchildren;...

Hilda Ruth Kirkwood “Ruthie” (nee McClelland) age 80 of Brunswick, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022. She was a hard-working person who simply loved people. Ruthie was always there for everyone and would give them the shirt off of her back if needed. Ruthie didn’t believe in strangers, just other people that she hadn’t met yet...

Mary Ann Borling, age 81, of Brunswick, Ohio passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  She was born on May 19, 1940 in Berea, Ohio to Thomas and Juanita McLaughlin.  She was the oldest of nine siblings, whom she loved very much.

Mary Ann married Kenneth Borling in 1960, and raised her children living in Parma and...

Richard Mueller, age 67, of Brunswick, passed away January 31st, 2022.

Richard is preceded in death by his loving parents, Wilbur and Sally (nee Koss), and his brother Ronald. He is survived by his brother, Bob (Barb); nephew, Rob; niece, Steph (Frank); and his special friend, Michelle.

Visitation will...

Ralph Edgar Posey, age 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 22, 2022.  A proud veteran of the United States Army SP4.  Preceded in death by his wife Patricia A. Posey, Parents Worthy & Agnes Brown Posey, and Brother Harold T. Posey.  He is survived by his children Patricia (Jeffrey) Perrin, Thomas (Lisa) Posey...

Elmer Vincent Rogers Jr. passed away peacefully on January 21st 2022 at the age of 88. Elmer was preceded in death by his parents; Elmer and Dorothy; his brother, David; and sister, Dorothy June Rogers. Elmer is survived by his loving wife, Judith Rogers (née Searle) of 63 years; his sister, Ruth Nixon (Bruce); two daughters, Eileen...