Obituaries

Feb 16, 2024

Loretta R. Horvath (nee Mayor), age 89, passed away February 16, 2024.  Beloved wife of Steven (deceased).  Dear mother of Steven M. (Rosemary), Margaret Stahl (Richard) and Charles L.  (Deborah).  Cherished grandmother of  8.  Great-grandmother of 9.  Sister of Robert (Joyce)

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Area Chapter, 23215 Commerce...

Feb 14, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Zivorad “Ziggy” Katic announces his passing, on February 13, 2024, in his 74th year in Brunswick, Ohio.

Zivorad was born in Velika Krnsna, Serbia to parents (†)Radomir and (†)Sloboda Katic (nee Batinic). Brother to (†)Milan Katic and Radmila Vicovac (nee Katic).  Father to Slavica Katic and Dusica Piatt...

Feb 9, 2024

David A. Bender, age 89, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024. Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Branke) for 61 years. Dear father of David J. (Beth), Patrick J. (Carol), Mary Beth (Aaron) Vaughn, and Anthony J. (Judy). Cherished grandfather of Brett (Donna), Brooke, Andrew, Kelly, Alexander, Xavier, Philip, and Matthew. Step-grandfather of Monica, Joseph, Julia, Melissa, Anna, and...

Feb 8, 2024

Jela Kecman (nee Sobot), age 84, passed away from complications after a stroke.

Born to Mile and Ljubica in Drvar.  Beloved wife of Momcilo. Beloved mother of Rade. Proud grandmother to Damon and Luke. Sister of Dusanka Cica, Stevka Petrovic (deceased), Dusan (deceased) and Milorad (deceased). Cherished aunt and friend to many.

Jela emigrated to...

Feb 5, 2024

Dr. Olga Kovacevic (nee Brkic), age 55, Loving wife of Dragan.  Dear mother of Vladimir (Alyssa) and Ana (Colin). Cherished baba of Milo and Eliana.  Dearest daughter of Cedomir and Anna (both deceased).  Dear sister of Nikola and Milena.  Aunt of Nicholas.  Also survived by many relatives in US and Drasci Vrh, Zumberak.

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Jan 29, 2024

Dr. Stevan Richard “Rick” Zivic

November 13, 1950 to January 29, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Dr. Stevan Richard “Rick” Živić announces his passing after a brief illness, on January 29th, 2024, in his 74th year.

Rick was granted a peaceful death, painless and blameless; he passed quietly...

Jan 27, 2024

Dr. Samir Mikhail George, devoted and loving husband to Nagwa George (nee Selim) for 55 years.  Beloved father of Heidi George Moawad (John) and Michael Samir George (Libby).  Cherished grandfather of Thomas Moawad, Lily Moawad, Anna Moawad, Lucy George, Mary George, and Peter George.  He was the son of Gamila and Mikhail Guirgius, and the youngest of five siblings:...

Jan 24, 2024

Bernard M  Nickle, Beloved father of Richard (Amy) Nickle and James Nickle.

Brother of Curt, Robert, Quentin (deceased), Alan (deceased) and  John (deceased).

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Jan 17, 2024

MIKE NIEMCZURA, of Broadview Heights, OH, was a husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. Each of those roles represented a lifetime of fond memories.  After graduating from Bowling Green State University, he went to work for Ohio Bell/Ameritech, retiring after 30 years.  He was a sports fan who managed his fantasy teams far better than the professionals...

Jan 15, 2024

Djordje Veljkovic, age 79, born to +Radisav and +Ratomirka. Beloved husband of Miroslavka (nee Glisovic). Father to Milos (Heather) and Danijel. Proud grandfather of Ivana, Daniela, and Jovan. Brother to +Ruza Jovic, +Vera Matovic (Rajko), +Jelena Rafajlovic (Rados); +Bosa Veljkovic, +Mihajlo Veljkovic (Milanka), +Ninko Veljkovic (Gordana), and Milenko Veljkovic (Visnja). Kum, uncle, and friend to many in Serbia, France,...

Jan 12, 2024

Kimberly Mirrotto (nee Lukanc), age 58, passed into eternity on January 12,2024. Loving mother of Louis Mirrotto. Dearest daughter of late Ronald and Maryann Lukanc. Loving sister of Denise Nohra (Tony).Loving "Ciocia" ( Polish for Aunt) and Godmother of Michael Lukanc and Alec Nohra,  who loved her dearly.

Kim was a kind, compassionate, and generous person. She...

Jan 9, 2024

Donald L Rust, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 9th. He was the husband of 60 years to Louise ( Cecelic ); Father to Donald, Ronald ( Cindy ) and Richard; Grandfather to Philip Rust,  Emily Dahmen ( Zach ) and Halle Rust; cousin, uncle and friend to many.  He was preceded in death by his mother Carrie...

Jan 8, 2024

Zdravka Zivkovic (nee Marjanovic), age 85, passed away January 8, 2024.  Beloved wife of Svetislav (deceased).  Loving mother of Svetlana (dec) and Dragutin (Carlotta).  Cherished grandmother of Michele, DaVena, Jason and Steven.  Sister of Zivota Marjanovic (deceased) (Milka) and family.  Sister-in-law of Misha (Zorica) (both deceased) and family.  Aunt of Bojan (Kerry) and family, Nebojsa (Svetlana), Mirjana, Marina, and...

Dec 30, 2023

Patricia Manocchio (nee Dennis), age 78, of Brunswick, Ohio.  Loving wife of Cosimo Manocchio (deceased).  Cherished mother of Barb Duncan (Dave), Roy Stewart (Kara), Tina Ashcraft (deceased) (Kenneth), and Rick Ashcraft (deceased) (Jen).  Beloved daughter of Richard and June Dennis (both deceased).  Dear grandmother of Patrick, Melissa, Matt, Andrew, Josh, Roy, Jr., Samantha, Brenda, Bailey, and Sam.   Beloved sister...

Dec 27, 2023

Steluca Bogic (nee Cika), age 85, Dear wife of Petar (deceased).  Loving mother of Radmila (Djurica) Stokic and Jasmina "Jelica" (Petar) Cancar.   Cherished grandmother of Sasa, Tanja, and Boban.  Great-grandmother of Nikola, Sophia, and Lilijana.   Sister of Trajan, Viktor (deceased), Marko (deceased), Mica, and Minka.  Dear aunt, kumovi, and friend of many.  Proud member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox...

Dec 23, 2023

Carl H. Lipski, III, age 60, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.  Beloved husband  of Pamela (nee Forish) (deceased).  Loving father of Joann McDonough (Shawn), Jennifer Root (John) and Carl IV (Cecily).  Cherished grandfather of Joseph (deceased), Kevin, Julia, John, Emma, Connor, and Remi.  Dear son of Carl and Stephanie.  Brother of Lisa (George) and Valerie (Gary).  Uncle...

Dec 21, 2023

Kathyrn J. Jirberg (nee Lingler), age 82, passed away December 21, 2023.  Beloved wife of Russell (deceased).  Dear mother of Patti Kolk (Richard).  Cherished grandmother of Richard III (Wendy Zhao, friend) and Kelli (Kathryn Sullivan-Kolk).  Dear sister of Jane Schwanitz and Jack (deceased).  Dear daughter of Emil and Bernice Lingler (both deceased).

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Dec 19, 2023

Billy B. Shook, age 76, Dear father of Belinda Cervinski (Ray Allen), Brenda Michel (Jeff), and Barbara Freehling.  Cherished grandfather of 6 and great-grandfather of 4.  Loving companion of Charlotte Marek.  Dearest son of Benton and Mildred (both deceased).  Brother of Audrey Brewer, Marna Hoffman, Bette Knipl, Beverly Vance (deceased) and Jon Robertson.  Dear uncle and friend of many....

Dec 11, 2023

Evan Peter Meyer, age 62, Loving son of Peter and Carolyn (both deceased).  Dear brother of Lisa Steinhaus (deceased).  Cherished friend of many.

Evan was a lifelong resident of Brecksville.  He graduated from Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School in 1979.

Evan was a devoted sports fan.  He especially loved hockey, baseball, football, and basketball  which led...

Dec 2, 2023

Phyllis Oldenburgh, age 86, dear wife of Raymond (deceased).  Loving mother of Susan (Stephen-deceased), Kathy (Glenn), and David (deceased).  Cherished grandmother of Lisa (James), Sarah (deceased), Allison (Ben), Michelle (Matthew), and Brian (deceased).  Dear sister, aunt, and friend of many.

Family suggests donations to  Assumption Church, 9183 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, 44147, where Phyllis was an avid...