Josephine Caruso
Jan 9, 2026
JOSEPHINE CARUSO (nee DiNovo), age 88, beloved wife of the late Vinzenzo "Jimmy" Caruso; loving mother of Anthony, Patrick (Sharlene Simerale), Rosemary (husband, Greg), and the late James Caruso; devoted grandmother, "Nonna" of Olivia and Sophia Caruso; cherished daughter of the late Pasquale and Rosalia (nee Sineri) DiNovo; dearest sister of Mariella Soria (husband Nick), Eugene DiNovo (wife Martha, deceased), Susan Balsamo (husband Gino), and...
James H. "Jim" Burghart
Jan 8, 2026
James H. Burghart (Jim) was born July 18, 1938, in Erie, PA, and passed away January 8, 2026 in Cleveland, OH, aged 87 years. He was the beloved husband of 64 years to Judith (nee Hoff), a dear father to Jill Lemke (Douglas) and Mark (Tiffany), and loving grandfather to Hans (Billy) and Grace Lemke, and Ryan (Abigail), Jason, Kevin,...
Beatrice Frances Pestotnik
Jan 7, 2026
Beatrice F. Pestotnik (née Jakomin) of Madison Ohio, passed peacefully in the presence of loved ones on the afternoon of Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Born March 26, 1926 to Ludwig Jakomin and Frances Grilc Jakomin in Cleveland, Ohio, Bea lived a life rich in song, artistry, family, and love.
Bea is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, John...
Raymond W. Koren
Jan 6, 2026
RAYMOND W. KOREN age 93, beloved husband for 26 years of Sandra (nee Mancini) and for 45 years of the late Dorothy (Mesojedec); loving father of Patricia Fairman (husband James), Susan Foley (husband Richard deceased), Raymond (wife Julie), Thomas deceased (wife Rhonda), Christopher, and David (wife Courtney); devoted grandfather “Gramps” of Jessica Jacobus (husband Donald), James “JR” Fairman (wife Erin),...
Richard Selman
Jan 6, 2026
RICHARD M. SELMAN age 46; beloved father of Sunni Michele; cherished son of Harriet (nee Polster) and the late Loren; dearest brother of Marla Saunders (husband Todd); dearest friend of Lindzy Gadd (mother of Sunni Michele) and many other dear friends.
Rich was born March 18, 1979 in Cleveland, OH and grew up in Highland Heights. He attended Mayfield High School...
Donald Lee Smrdel
Jan 5, 2026
DONALD LEE SMRDEL SR., age 85, beloved husband for 44 years of Mary Louise (nee Sustar); loving father of Donnie Jr. (Julianne), Diane Quintero (Forest Wilson), and Anthony (Donna); devoted grandfather of Vince (Halle), Jay, Allana, Mar, Quinn, Jay, Melanie (Todd), Matthew, and Ally; cherished son of the late Ludwig and Ann (nee Pugel) Smrdel; dearest brother of Jan Zalar...
John Folkman
Jan 3, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John L. Folkman, aged 74 years, the beloved husband for 52 years to Melanie (nee Wittekind), dear father of Nathan (Minna), Brenna (Thomas Danis), Callie, and Maggie (Christopher Seeds), loving grandfather of Theodore, Emma, Noah, Phoenix and Arlo, devoted son of the late Robert and Sylvia (nee Lawson), cherished...
Margaret Eileen Warner
Jan 3, 2026
MARGARET EILEEN WARNER (nee Bigley) age 99, beloved wife for nearly 70 years of the late Anthony; loving mother of Toni Perkins (husband William) and Felix (wife Marilisa); devoted grandmother of Shawna Simpson (husband David), Todd Perkins (wife Racheal), Britni Eisler (husband Jerad), Chelsey Warner, and Anthony Warner, and great-grandmother of Madeline Simpson, Grace Simpson, Dorian Eisler, Lennon Eisler, Lucien...
Edward M. Gebura
Jan 1, 2026
EDWARD M. GEBURA age 69, passed away surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, devotion, and quiet strength. For 15 beautiful years, Ed was the deeply loving and devoted husband of Patricia (nee Oswald). Their marriage was a true partnership, filled with faith, laughter, shared adventures, and a profound love that grew stronger with time. Patricia cherished every...
Jack J. Grdina
Jan 1, 2026
JACK J. GRDINA, age 78, beloved husband of 52 years to Sandra (née Simmons); loving father of Sarah Grdina Gilmore (fiancé Jason Wolfe), Jack John Grdina, Jr. (wife Autumn), and Nicholas Grdina (wife Gillian); devoted grandfather of Jackson and Liam Gilmore and Arianne, Jack John "JJ," and Thomas Grdina; cherished son of the late Jack John and Frances (née Zillis); dearest...