Obituaries

Donald A. Faulhaber, Jr.

Donald A. Faulhaber, Jr.

Nov 11, 2025

Donald A. Faulhaber, Jr,, age 85, passed away November 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Luby (deceased) and Nancy (deceased). Cherished father of Donald, III (Dee), Tracy (Jim Eder), Robin Ferrara (Jeff), and Brian (Maffy). Dear step-father of Jim Detelich (Marlene), Tom Detelich (Diane), John Detelich (Kim), and Kathleen Kossman (Greg), Loving grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 19 Dearest brother...

Nancy M Smilan

Nancy M Smilan

Oct 11, 2026

Nancy M. Smilan (nee Sharwark), age 93, passed away into the waiting arms of Jesus on October 11, 2026.  Beloved daughter of the late Stanley and Theresa (Mandrake) Sharwark.  

Loving wife of Carl F. (deceased). Dearest mother of Carl R. (deceased) (Kathy), Bruce (Mary), Paul, Theresa Gorecki (Greg), and Mary Clark (Ray). Cherished grandmother of John Rockwood (Jessica), Connie Leffler (Scott),...

Mileta Marinkovic

Mileta Marinkovic

Oct 7, 2026

Mileta Marinkovic, Loving husband of Mirjana (nee Milojkovic ). Loving father of Branko (Irena) and Darko (Michelle), Cherished grandfather of Djordje, Aleksandra and Theodore. Step-father of  Goran Skopljak (Sanja) and their children Djordje Skopljak and Natalija Skopljak Dear brother, uncle, kum and friend of many in US and Serbia.

Mileta retired from MTD after 35 plus years of service. He was...

Mary Ann Stimson

Mary Ann Stimson

Oct 7, 2026

Mary Ann Stimson (nee Toddy), age 87, passed away October 7, 2026. Beloved wife of Richard “Dick” for 67 years. Loving mother of Kathy (Fletcher) and Jeff (Angie). Cherished grandmother of Nate (Sarah), Zach (Jessica), Justin, Sarah, and Ryan. Dearest great-grandmother of Brooks, Lincoln, and Kennedy. Sister of the following deceased: Tom, Bud, and Bill. Beloved aunt and friend of...

Nagoua R Malek

Nagoua R Malek

Oct 2, 2026

Nagoua Malek, age 83, of Pepper Pike, went home to be with the Lord on October 2, 2026. She is preceded in death by her husband Nabil Malek, her brothers Nabil and Nazem Fahmy, and her sister Nadia Ramez, her niece Nehal Yassa, and her son-in-law Tom Mulholland. She is survived by her son Nader Malek, her daughter Niveen Mulholland,...

Erin Zakhary

Erin Zakhary

Sep 29, 2026

Erin Zakhary, 55, passed away peacefully on 9/29/26 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born on October 31st 1970 in Sohag, Egypt, Erin lived a life marked by devotion to her family and faith in God. She graduated from Tanta University with a Bachelor in Accounting. Upon relocating to the US, she focused on her children and caring for the household.

Erin was known for...

James M Falther

James M Falther

Sep 28, 2026

James Meriam Falther, age 92, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2026, in Centerville, Ohio. He was born on June 23, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Albert D. Falther Sr. and Margaret Ann (Meriam) Falther, and his brother, Albert D. Falther Jr.

He is survived by his loving wife of more than 60 years, Mary...

Andrea C Leamon

Andrea C Leamon

Sep 17, 2026

Andrea C Leamon, age 85, of North Royalton, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 17, 2026. Beloved wife of Robert E. Leamon of over 30 years (deceased). Dearest mother of Ronald C. Marko, (Theresa M.) and beloved grandmother of Leah M. Marko. Step-mother of Christopher P. Leamon (Julie) and his children Ashlyn & Evan Leamon, Karyn J. Burnworth (Jeff) and...

Stephan A Black

Stephan A Black

Sep 16, 2026

Stephan A. Black, 41, of Westlake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026.  Stephan was the cherished son of the late Catherine A. Black and Dennis S. Black. He was a beloved brother to Dave A. Black; Pamela A. Lincheck (the late David M. Lincheck); and Jennifer Black Davis (Greg Davis). He was a loving uncle to Theresa M....

Thomas F Rantanen

Thomas F Rantanen

Sep 15, 2026

Thomas F. Rantanen, age 80, of North Royalton, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.  Dearest son of Oscar and Anne (nee Babish) (both deceased).  Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Gastel) for 55 years.  Devoted brother of Robert J. (Mildred) and Ronald E. (Penny).  Proud godfather and uncle of Allison Baloglu, Matthew Chirdon, Lindsay Helmuth, Mary Bridget Burns, and...

Winifred Charlotte Dolezal

Winifred Charlotte Dolezal

Sep 12, 2026

Winifred “Winnie” Charlotte Dolezal (nee Richardson), age 107, of North Royalton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Leland Charles; loving mother of the late Nancy (Stephen) Mattes, Warren (Heidi) Dolezal, and Roy (the late Judy) Dolezal; cherished grandmother of Heather (James) Novak, Stephen (Rebecca) Mattes, Candace (Nicholas) Lewis, Matthew (Sara) Dolezal, and Katie...

Helmy A Awad

Helmy A Awad

Sep 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of Helmy Awad

Helmy Awad, 82, of North Royalton, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, veteran, and successful businessman, Helmy lived a life defined by perseverance, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to those he loved.

Born in Egypt, Helmy's life was marked by courage...

LaVerne Mae Samec

LaVerne Mae Samec

Sep 1, 2026

LaVerne Mae (Jirik) Samec was born on March 4, 1933, to Marie (Coufalik) and James Jirik, and spent 93 years building a life defined by family, faithfulness, heritage, humor, and love. LaVerne passed away on September 1, 2026. Her family takes comfort in knowing she is now reunited with her husband, Milan, and loved ones who passed before her.

LaVerne married...

Malak Samy Saba

Malak Samy Saba

Sep 1, 2026

“Blessed is the one You choose, And cause to approach You, That she may dwell in Your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of Your house, Of Your holy temple.”-Psalms 65:4

In Loving Memory of Malak Saba

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved Malak Saba, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, physician, and faithful servant of God....

Dusan Rosic

Dusan Rosic

Aug 18, 2026

Dusan Rosic, age 84, Loving husband of Todora (deceased). Dear father of Bob, Stevo (Elizabeth), and Svetlana (Sandor) Makovits. Cherished grandfather of Gavin, Milan and Sela. Loving brother, uncle and friend of many.

All Services private. 

Marcelle Y Youssef

Marcelle Y Youssef

Aug 16, 2026

Marcelle  Y. Youssef (nee Iskander), age 73, Dear wife of Youssef for over 43 years. Loving mother of Angie Gerges (Amir) and Michael (Ashley). Cherished grandmother of Ryan and Elias. Dearest daughter of Adly and Angele Iskander (both deceased). Sister of Salwa (deceased) and Nabil. Aunt and friend of many in US and Egypt.

Services will be held on Thursday, August...

Draga Budimir

Draga Budimir

Aug 2, 2026

Draga Budimir (nee Krstic), age 91, Beloved wife of Dane (deceased). Loving mother of Milenko and Nikola (Carrie). Cherished grandmother of Mila. Dear aunt, 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 a prayer service will be held on Thursday, August 6 at 12:00...

Cecilia J Mordarski

Cecilia J Mordarski

Jul 28, 2026

Cecilia J. Mordarski (nee Bober), age 97, dear wife of Leonard (deceased).  Loving mother of Linda Ruhrkraut (Bruce-deceased), Leonard (deceased), David, Carolyn Yaseen (Yaser), and Robert.  Cherished grandmother of Lee (Adriana), Lana (Rob), Adam, and Mark.  Great-grandmother of Astrid.  Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Mary, her siblings, Adeline, Melvin, Pauline, Edward, and Alfred.  Dear aunt and friend...

Tom Cwiklinski

Tom Cwiklinski

Jul 18, 2026

Tom Cwiklinski, age 87, passed away July 18, 2026. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Bremont. Dear son of Bernard and Jane Cwiklinski (both deceased), Dearest brother-in-law of Ken and Carol Weiss, Jr (both deceased). Beloved friend of many.

US Army veteran.

Family suggests contributions to Outstanding Computing Student Scholarship, C/O Baldwin Wallace University, 275 Eastland Road, Berea, OH 44017 or to St....

Dorothy M Jadud

Dorothy M Jadud

Jul 16, 2026

Dorothy M. Jadud, age 96, Loving wife of George for over 76 years.  Dear mother of Gloria Schmitt (Mark), Alice "Sam" Christie (Michael), Marilyn, George (Cindy), and Michael (Chris).  Cherished grandmother, sister-in-law, and friend of many. 

Services and interment private.