Brian R. Jeffries

Feb 24, 2026

BRIAN R. JEFFRIES, age 68; father of Renee Landau (Christopher) and twins Caitlin and the late Mark; cherished son of the late Howard and Elizabeth (née Sisko) Jeffries; dear brother of Francis "Howie" and Kevin (Cheryl); former husband of Kathleen (née Gaffney); uncle and great-uncle of many.

Brian was born on November 12, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Howard and Elizabeth. He...

Charlene Dinardo Usalis

Feb 22, 2026

Charlene Dinardo Usalis (nee Dinardo), age 78, passed peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by love and her two “girls.” Adored mother of Anne Murphy (nee Zrenda) and Katie McNair (nee Zrenda), dear mother-in-law of Kevin Murphy and Tom McNair, loving Grammy of Delaney McNair, Declan McNair, William Murphy, and Eleanor Murphy; dear sister of Marianne (James) Millican, Josephine (Herb)...

Bethine C. Filion

Feb 20, 2026

"Queen Bethine" Bethine Catherine Blach was born in Yuma, Colorado on October 7, 1928.

The eldest daughter of 8 siblings, she was second generation American with Austrian immigrant grandparents. She excelled in school and was top of her class in her one-room schoolhouse. Besides learning hobbies like cooking, baking, sewing and cross-stitching, she looked after her younger siblings on the farm...

Tracy L. McNally

Feb 20, 2026

TRACY L. MCNALLY (nee Longo) age 66, beloved wife for 27 years of James; cherished daughter of the late William and Eva (nee Barbe) Longo. Survived by her husband and canine companion Gwyddeon and her feline companion Stripe.

Tracy was born December 4, 1959, in Greene County, Pennsylvania. She graduated from Willoughby South High School in 1977 and went on to...

Paul Joseph Pallante

Feb 19, 2026

PAUL JOSEPH PALLANTE, age 61, passed away February 19, 2026. Paul was the beloved husband for 36 years of Constance (nee Judge); loving father of Maria, Anna, and Joe; cherished son of the late Dominic and Eunice (nee Parker); cherished son-in-law of Gerald Judge (the late Marilyn); dearest brother-in-law of Stephen (Dawn) Judge, and Anthony Judge; dear cousin of Cynthia...

Harold Charles Carter

Feb 17, 2026

HAROLD CHARLES CARTER age 90, beloved husband for 64 years of Carolyn (nee Krecic); loving father of son H. Christopher and deceased wife Kelley who he shared a great sense of humor with and daughter Shari Carter Lundberg; devoted grandfather "Poppo" of Elin Carter Lundberg; cherished son of the late Harold L. and Florence L. (nee Wills) Carter; dearest brother...

Dr. John H. Nickels II

Feb 16, 2026

DR. JOHN H. NICKELS age 72, beloved husband for 40 years of Mary Ellen (nee Fabula); loving father of Adam and Sean (wife Jess); devoted grandfather of Alice and Maverick; cherished son of the late John Sr. and Geraldyne (nee Cornell) Nickels; dearest brother of Debbie Torbush (husband Doug, deceased) and the late Pamela Nickels; dear uncle of 4 and...

Rosa I. Colón

Feb 15, 2026

With great sadness and profound love, we announce the passing of Rosa Colón, who died on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at the age of 75.

Rosa was a devoted wife, passionate mother, cherished family member, and treasured friend. She shared a beautiful life with her beloved husband, Zoilo, whose partnership with her was rooted in firm love, respect, and companionship. Together...

Wesley S. Welbaum

Feb 14, 2026

WESLEY S. WELBAUM age 64, beloved husband for 6 years of Lisa (nee White); loving father of Stephanie; cherished son of Mary Lou (nee Solomon) and the late Garold; dearest brother of Brian (wife Wendy), Thomas, Nancy Ingle (husband David deceased), and Polly Rodgers (husband William Jr.); dear nephew, uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many.

Wesley was born on November...

Gail Frances Moriarty

Feb 13, 2026

Gail Frances Moriarty (nee McDermott), age 73, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her children. Born on July 25, 1952 in St. Mary's, PA, to Edgar and Frances (nee Adams) McDermott, she had been a resident of Chardon since 1997.

Gail graduated from Cleveland State University as a registered nurse and spent the majority of her career working...