James P. Farmer
May 14, 2025
JAMES P. FARMER, JR. age 74, beloved husband for 50 years of Nancy (nee Pfeiffer); loving father of Jim, Rob (Ashley), and Justin (Danielle); devoted grandfather of Lane, Gavin, Noah, and Wyatt; cherished son of the late James and Serene (nee Harrell); dearest brother of Serene, Beth Amer (Ham), Tom (Cindy), and Sharon Schoneman (Steve); treasured brother-in-law of Mary and...
Thomas Latsko
May 14, 2025
THOMAS E. LATSKO age 75, beloved husband for 51 years of Denise (nee Nero); cherished son of the late John and Viola (nee Urbanik) and son-in-law of the late Anthony and Florence Nero; dearest brother of John and brother-in-law of Janis Evans, Anthony, David, Christopher, and Elizabeth Nero; dear uncle and great-uncle of many.
Tom was born July 6, 1949, in...
John Rex III
May 14, 2025
John Rex III, 84, died peacefully on May 14, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. He had recently relocated from Buffalo, New York, where he was a long-time resident and active member of the Unitarian Universalist community.
John was born in Syracuse, NY, and raised in Mt. Kisco. He graduated as valedictorian from Fox Lane School in...
Erica Dearth
May 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Erica Lee Dearth, aged 38 on May 13, 2025, after a nearly two-year battle with cervical cancer. A beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend, she was adored by all who met her.
Erica was born in Euclid Ohio on March 4, 1987. An avid sports fan and softball player,...
Linda M. Brately
May 11, 2025
LINDA M. BRATELY age 76, cherished daughter of the late John and Maysell (nee Huffman) Brately; dearest sister of Marcella Dove (husband Neal deceased), John (wife Betsy), Thomas (wife Monica) and Michael (wife Teresa); loving aunt of Melissa, Rebecca, Stephanie, Joseph, Adam, Brian, Bridget and the late John: treasured great aunt of 12, plus one more expected in August.
Born in...
Josef Kotar
May 8, 2025
JOSEF "JOE" KOTAR age 94, beloved husband for 65 years of the late Louisa (nee Zidar); loving father of Josef Jr. (Charmaine), Mary (John) Owens, Toni (Mike) Hrnyak, and Kate (Jim Truskolaski) Kotar; devoted grandfather of Krista Kotar, Erika Kotar, Morgan Owens, Molly (Jack) McDermott, Nicolette (Jim) Weber, and Michael (Krystina) Hrnyak and great-grandfather of Kaytlynn, Andrew, Grace, Joshua, Blakely,...
Thornton Burns
May 7, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Thornton Burns Jr., a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, who departed this life on May 7, 2025, at the age of 63. Thornton was a man of quiet strength, unwavering loyalty, and deep dedication - to his country, his family, and his community. He served honorably...
Laurie Casarona
May 7, 2025
Laurie Casarona (nee Geer) age 74, of Mayfield Heights, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 7, 2025. Beloved wife of 48 years to Frank Casarona. Devoted stepmother to Joseph Casarona, and Jennifer Ezerosky (Joe). Proud and loving Nonnie to Jessica and Jordan Ezerosky. She was the cherished daughter of the late Eugene and Marlene Geer (nee Koeth)...
Randolph Svec
May 7, 2025
RANDOLPH SVEC, age 80, beloved husband for 57 years of Elizabeth (nee Ellis); loving father of Susan and Jessica Svec; devoted grandfather of Kai, Kane, and Kirk Stevens; cherished son of the late Emil and Mary Frances (nee Scarce). U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.
Randy was born on July 22, 1944 in East Cleveland, OH. He was a 1963 graduate of East...
Rosemary Phillips
May 6, 2025
ROSEMARY M. PHILLIPS (nee Molinaro) age 92, beloved wife of the late Kenneth for 67 years; loving mother of Kenneth, MD (wife Lee), Bruce (wife Sharon), Kathleen Indiano Schmidt (husband Norman Schmidt and the late Vincent Indiano), and the late Michael (Wife Mary); devoted grandmother of Jonathan, Elisabeth Scheaf (husband Dan), Carrie, Ryan, Micaela Patterson (husband Blake), Marissa (husband Braden) Leschber, Jessica Levy (husband Rob),...