Obituaries

Jul 1, 2024

ZIMMERMAN, John “Jack” age 89 passed away on July 1, 2024.  Beloved husband to +Honey married for 56 years.  Together they had ten children, Connie, +Peter, John (Sandra), Julie, +Jennifer, +Robert, +Edward, Raymond, Dennis (Kelly), and Michael (Julie), his grandchildren, Jason (Elizabeth), Brian, Kevin (Sarah), Dennis (Amanda), Raymond, Jennie, Jaclyn, Jessie, Samantha (Kelsey), Ethan, Olivia (Clay), Taylor (Deryk), Brandon...

Jun 27, 2024

Jack U. Obert, age 65; Passed away Thursday, June 27th 2024. Beloved husband of Margaret (nee Sabo); Loving father of Elizabeth Mayries (Kristopher) and Jacob. Grandfather of Olivia. Brother of Carl (Elizabeth) and K.C. (LuAnn). Cousin and uncle to many. Preceded in death by his parents Jack Sr and Joan (nee Shafranek).

U.S. Navy retired, Petty Officer...

Jun 24, 2024

Mary M.  Malaniak (nee Kott)  age 93, passed away June 24, 2024.  Beloved wife Eugene (deceased).  Loving mother of Larry (Gail), Jason, and Christine Hudacek (Bob).  Cherished grandmother of Danielle, Nicklas, Emil, Lena, Sydney (fiancé Evan) and Nathan.  Great grandmother of 3. Sister of  Natalie Talbert, Fred Kott and the following deceased:  Stephen, Betty, Dorothy, Michael, Bill, John, and...

Jun 23, 2024

Dorothy M. Smith (nee Massey), age 94, Beloved wife of Robert (deceased).  Dear mother of Mary Smith and Barb Finegan.  Cherished grandmother of Shaun Finegan, and Michelle Tack.  Great-grandmother of Annabelle Tack, AJ Tack, and Anderson Tack.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 28 at 10:00 am at West Richfield Cemetery, 4219 Broadview Road....

Jun 22, 2024

Stanka Vranesevic (nee Jovanovic), age 83, Loving wife of Nikola (deceased). Dear mother of Radisa, Slavenka (Sal) Troina, and Dragan.  Cherished grandmother of Mirko “Miski” and Filip.  Dear kuma and friend of many in US and Serbia.

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

Jun 21, 2024

Joksim Djuric, age 84, Beloved husband of Nada for 58 years.  Loving father of Alex (Cristine)and Marjana (Nikola) Ognjenovic.  Cherished grandfather of Stefan and Sara.  Survived by many other relatives in Serbia.

FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) where services will be held on Thursday, June 27, 2024...

Jun 18, 2024

Vince Strazzo, born on December 10,1943 in Cleveland, Ohio, surrounded by his family, passed away peacefully, on June 18th, 2024 at the age of 80. He was preceded in death by his mother, Theresa, and his father, Tony. Vince is survived by his wife, Diane, son Anthony (wife Jen and son Joseph Vincent) daughter, Danielle, and his sister, Patti...

Jun 18, 2024

Bozo Despinic, age 82, passed away June 18, 2024.  Loving husband of Zorka Despinic for almost 55 years.  Bozo was a loving son of +Dusan and +Marija Despinic, born January 6, 1942 in Otisic, Dalmatcia.  Cherished brother of +Todora (Dusan) Rosic and +Milan (Andja) Despinic.  Loving father of Marija (Pavle) Majerle, Susan (Ari) Almaneih, and David (Tanya) Despinic.  Loving...

Jun 12, 2024

Jasmina Popov (nee Cicin), age 82, born in Melanci, Banat (Serbia).  Beloved wife of Sava (dec).  Loving mother of Brenda – Olivera (Radoje) Velickovic and Paul – Paja (Terry).  Sister of Milovan (dec) (Mirjana) Cicin and Velemir (Spasenija) Cicin.  Survived by many relatives, kumovi, and friends in US and Serbia.

FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A....

Jun 12, 2024

Joyce Dobransky (nee Rust), age 93, beloved wife of George (deceased).  Loving mother of Jeffrey (Laurie) and Douglas (Jackie-deceased) (Jean-fiance).  Cherished grandmother of Bryan and Kristen (Steven).  Great-grandmother of Brooks, Calder, and Wells.  Dear sister of Kenneth (deceased) (Pat) and twin Janice (Clayton) (both deceased).  Dear aunt and friend of many.

Longtime Brecksville, Independence, and Broadview Heights...

Jun 10, 2024

Jean M. Dorow (nee Larsen), age 85, passed away June 10, 2024 in Texas.  Beloved wife of Glen W. for 63 years.  Loving mother of Christopher (Jeana), Martha, and Carolyn (Charles) White.  Cherished grandmother of Abigail Elizabeth, Katherine Grace, Christopher Brenlen, Helen Margaret, Anders Wood, and Glen Ernest.  Dear sister of Joan Harbath and the following deceased:   Gloria Fowler,...

Jun 8, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” Bober (nee Dorobish), age 65, passed away peacefully on June 8th.  Loving wife of Bruce for over 25 years.  Dearest daughter of Charles and Mary Louise (both deceased).  Cherished sister of Charles (Lynne) Dorobish.  Daughter-in-law of Alfred and Irene (both deceased).  Sister-in-law of Brian (Karen) Bober.  Loving aunt of Bryan, Kim (Steve), Owen, Emma, Ella, Jason (Nicole),...

Jun 7, 2024

Danilo (Dan) Arangelovich of Valley City, OH age 85.  Born in Chicago, IL.  Proceeded in death by his parents, Sreten and Violet Arangelovich and sister Danica (Mitch) Krnich. Beloved husband of Mildred “Mickey” (nee Trivanovich) for 53 years.  Dear brother of George (Danielle). Loving Father of Tina Gardner and Gerald. Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Joshua, Kaden, and Alexis....

Jun 7, 2024

Neal Richard Gravette, age 84, of Broadview Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Janet (nee Hunter). Cherished father to Cherie, Jeffrey (deceased) and Janelle.  Adoring “Papa” to Ryan, Hunter, and Drew.  Beloved brother to Jeanne Reynolds (deceased) and Gary Gravette (deceased).

He loved his...

Jun 4, 2024

Patrick Obermayer, age 79, Beloved husband of Barbara  for over 52 years.  Dear father of Rebecca Bowers, Sarah (Tony) Schnell, and Patrick, Jr. (Allison).  Cherished grandfather of Dylan, Darcy Jane, Helen, William, and Michael.  Dear brother of Kathleen (Charles) Grabowski, Sarah “Sally” (Larry) Paradis, and William (deceased).  Dear uncle and friend of many.  US Army veteran.

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May 31, 2024

Aleksandar Mrkajic, age 42, passed away May 31, 2024.  Cherished husband of Slavica. Loving son of Bosko and Rosa.  Dear brother of Bojan (Dajana). Loving uncle of Lana.  Dearest son-in-law of Bojko and Olja.  Brother-in-law of Milica (Patryk).  Uncle of Olivia.  i sva ostala familija, kumovi, stricevi, rodjaci, mnogo brojna familija Mrkajici, Cvetanovici, Gligorevici, Vujicici, Buluti, Petrovici, Kovanovici, Pavlovici...

May 31, 2024

Tuzna srca javljamo rodbini, kumovima, prijateljima, i svima koji nas poznaju da nas je zauvjek iznenada napustio nas dragi i nikad nezaboravljeni suprug, sin, i brat.

Aleksandar (Boska) Mrkajic Rodjen 10.30.1981 godine u Bradini. Preminuo 5.31.2024 godine u Klivlendu.

Funeral ce se odrzati u Cetvrtak 6 Juna, od 4pm do 8pm, u Faulhaber Funeral Home,...

May 31, 2024

Protinica Desa Kotorcevic

Protinica Desa passed away peacefully at home on May 30th, 2024 after a long and courageous battle. She was born on August 10th, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Vojislav (Wally) and Marija (Mary) Pavicic. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Protojerej Stavrofor Zvonimir Kotorcevic and daughter, Jovanka....

May 22, 2024

Jonathon “Josh” Hladky, Loving father of Crystal and Jonathon (Jessica).  Cherished grandfather of Kaimana.  Dear friend of Sandra.  Dear brother of Timothy (Donna), Joel (Debbie), Melodie Teitelman (Bob), and Donna (deceased).  Uncle, cousin, and friend of many.

Josh was an avid fisherman, hunter, golfer, and loved drag racing.  Josh was a dedicated pastor at Christian Faith Assembly...

May 16, 2024

Sonja Thomas (nee Sarkisian), age 90, born in Cleveland, loving daughter of John and Takouhy Sarkisian both Armenian Genocide survivors.  Loving mother of Lisa Spiech (Michael).  Dear sister of Sam Sarkisian (Sheila) and Mary Voitkun (Tim) (deceased).  Cherished friend of Haikaz.  Dear aunt of Judy Voitkun, Peter and Ara Sarkisian and Amy Sarkisian Vlahovich (Tyler) and great Aunt to...