Obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

John Tupa, age 84, Dear husband of Elaine (nee Zimlich) (dec).  Loving father of Tim (Janie) and Tom (Mary Beth).  Cherished grandfather of Jacqueline and Collaine.  Dearest brother of Marie (Kevin), Frank (dec), Mildred (Joseph-dec), and Margaret (Jack) (both dec).  Dear uncle and friend of many.

Family suggests contributions to the American Heart Association, 1375 E 9th...

Nov 9, 2023

Joe Vartorella, Jr., age 73, Cherished partner of Gary Strelow.  Dear brother of Rick (Rosie) and Chris. Proud uncle of Leo (Erin) and Harry.  Dearest son of Joseph and Eva (both deceased).  Dear friend of Marge, Judy and many more.

Joe's passion was the theater where he performed in over 100 community theater productions, most notably his...

Nov 8, 2023

Robert Mangol, Sr., age 70, Loving husband of Sara (nee Dippel) for 27 years.  Cherished father of Robert, Jr.  Step-father of Frank (Michael), Heather (Christopher), and Melissa (Justin).  Grandfather of 4.  Dear brother of Kenneth, Sr. (Dee),  Lynn, and Gary, Sr.  Dear uncle and friend of many.

Proud owner of Mangol's Service, a multi-generational, family owned business...

Nov 4, 2023

Borika Jevtovic (nee Obradovic) age 97.  Beloved wife of +Ljubinko and devoted mother to Dragoslav Jevtovic, Radovinka (Ljubomir) Pesic and +Slobodan (Gordana) Jevtovic. Beloved Baba to Mirjana, Dana (Stevo), Igor (Ella), Ivana and Nemanja (Andjela).  Baba’s legacy also includes her 9 precious great-grandchildren.

A dear baba, friend, and pillar of strength to many, she had a profound...

Oct 27, 2023

Milan Kecman Age 78, loving husband of Danica, (nee Bubalo), dear son of +Lazar and +Dara (nee Balaban) and brother +Vaso, cherished brother of Milka (Stanko) Gvozdenovic, adored uncle of Milos and Marko (Cate- fiancé).   Revered and respected by his kumovi,  inlaws, cousins and friends across the United States, Bosna and Serbia.

Born in Cesena, Italy, Milan...

Oct 24, 2023

Dusan Malesevic, age 84, loving husband of Ljubica (Violet) for 51 years.  Dear father of Irena, Aleksandar, Dusica, Dragan (Yishan), and Draga (Ed).  Cherished grandfather of Joka Violet.   Dear son of Vojin and Irena (both deceased). Brother of Konstantin (Karmela-deceased).  Dear uncle of Vojin (deceased) Ann, Natasa, (Bradley, and Bobbi).  Dear friend of many. US Army veteran.

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Oct 17, 2023

Dr. Azmy Danial, age 80, Dear husband of Samia (nee Michael) for over 48 years.  Loving father of Ramy (Dawn) and Shereif (Pamela).  Cherished grandfather of Mia, Brennan, Alyssa, and Alexander.  Dear brother of Layla (Magdy-deceased), Adly (Eman), and Salwa (Fawzy).  Uncle of Sameh, Sandy, John, Rodney, and Martin.  Dear friend of many.

Services will be held...

Oct 9, 2023

Slavko Kozul, age 80, has ascended to heaven to join his Mother, Father, brothers, sisters and many friends. He will continue to live in the hearts of all he has impacted with his love, wisdom, humor and kindness. Devoted husband of Ruzica (nee Arcaba) for 51 years.  Loving father of Mirjana (Geoff), Slavica (Nemanja), and Bogdan (Tanja).  Beloved Deda...

Oct 4, 2023

Ljubica “Desa” Pribojan (nee Petrovic),  age 85. Beloved wife of Milivoj (deceased).  Loving mother of Pavle (Gordana) Pribojan and Dusanka Pribojan (Adam Rabak).  Cherished grandmother of Nikola and Daniella.  Youngest child of nine brothers and sisters.  Kuma, aunt and friend of many.

ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON Monday, October 9 at 12 noon at St. Sava...

Oct 1, 2023

Elyse Bodee, age 30, Cherished daughter of Lew and Miriam.  Dear sister of Roger (Angela).  Loving aunt of Austin.  Dear granddaughter of Erwin and Miriam Bodee (both deceased) and Robert and Eleanor Gogolek (both deceased).  Cherished fiancé of Justin Spohn. Niece of Roberta Stockton and Bernadette Albertini (deceased).  Cousin of Raymond, Christian, Julia, Cassandra, and Faith.  Friend of many....

Sep 26, 2023

Boris Nelko, age 73, Loving father of John, David, and Michael (Lyndsey).  Cherished grandfather of Brodie, Brooklyn, and Emma.  Dear brother of Gose and Cane.  Uncle of Sanja and Sasha.  Close friend of Dominika.  Friend of many in US and Serbia.

FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) where...

Sep 22, 2023

Joseph Pokrandt, age 89, passed away September 22, 2023.   Beloved husband to Mary (nee Wilson) for 63 years.  Loving father of Catherine Smith (Kelton), Matthew (Nancy), Michael (Kelly), and Stephen.  Cherished grandfather of Ashely, Harrison, and Hadden.  Dear brother of Ronald (Agnes), Maria, and, Mark.  Joseph was a US Army veteran-Korean era, pólice officer for city of University Heights,...

Sep 17, 2023

Bozo Djukic, age 83, Beloved husband of Connie (nee Tomaselli) for 51 years.  Dear father of Nick (Lonnie).  Cherished grandfather of Geno, Izabella, and Tony. Dear brother of Ilija (Rose), Mico (deceased), and Stevo (Smiljana) (both deceased).  Kum to Cynthia Gale.  Uncle and friend of many.

FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915...

Sep 3, 2023

Thomas Palladino, age 65, Loving husband of Christine (nee Konkol) for over 45 years. Dear father of Kenneth, Nicholas, and Brian. Dear brother of Ronald (Julie) and Emilie Ann (deceased).  Brother-in-law of Susan, Florence, Mary, Michael, and Timothy.  Dear uncle and friend of many,.

Tom loved playing and listening to music, especially the Beatles.  He was a...

Aug 30, 2023

Anthony Costanzo, age 86, Loving husband of Sebastiana (nee Conti) for 55 years.  Dear father of Nina Ciancio, Claudio (Genevieve), Bruno (Julie), and Gino.  Cherished grandfather of Morgan (John), George, Cole, Tessa, and Evie.  Great-grandfather of Jack and Genevieve.  Dear uncle and friend of many.

Member of Bricklayers Local 5 for over 50 years.  Anthony loved music,...

Aug 26, 2023

Patricia Lee Wilson Clark

December 23, 1936 - August 25, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Lee Wilson Clark, a beloved mother, loving wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, cherished aunt, and loyal friend. Pat passed away in her husband's arms on August 25, 2023, in Canal Fulton, Ohio.

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Aug 22, 2023

Alice Deyling, age 94, Loving wife of Fred (deceased).  Dear mother of Gwen (Dave) Mullen, Allen, and Jeanette (Alan) Nowac.  Beloved grandmother of Cherish (Clarke), Renee (Jason), Kimberly (Kyle), Brandon (Amy), Garrett, and Libby.  Great-grandmother of 4.  Dear friend of many.

Alice was a lifelong resident of Independence where she enjoyed community events.  She was a longtime...

Aug 19, 2023

Alison N. Rieman, age 26 of North Royalton, Ohio. Beloved daughter of Brady and Michelle Rieman; Loving partner of Jake Weinstein; Sister of Justin (Erin); Grandparents George and Grace Fertig, John (Deceased) and Dorothy Rieman; first cousin to Abra, Bre, Levi, Noah, Kevin, Brandon and Ryan; niece of Tracey & Peter (Deceased), Jean (Ed), Holly (Greg), Cally (Ken) and...

Aug 15, 2023

RoseAnn Rinella Coso, age 65, passed away on August 15, 2023.  She was born on June 7, 1958 in South Euclid to Michael (dec) and Divine Rinella (Valente), and had enjoyed 39 years of marriage to her surviving husband, Steve.

RoseAnn is survived by the following family members:  her children; Steven, Maria, and Paul, her grandchildren; Jackson...

Aug 15, 2023

Lenore Marie Smith, (nee Hartman), 83, of Richfield, passed away peacefully on August 15, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Devoted wife of 62 years to James Sr. (deceased ).  Loving mother of Tammie Smith, James Jr, and Wendy (Dave) Matheny: Cherished grandmother of Alison, Daniel, Amanda, Jeremy, Aaron, Clinton, Grace, Justin, Samuel, Jack, Lenora and Meredith; plus 15...