obituaries

Nov 1, 2023

CLARA V. BROWN , (nee Backiel), age 101, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1922, to Walerian and Apolonia (nee Zielinski) Backiel in Cleveland, Ohio.  Beloved wife of John L. (deceased); loving mother of son Donald (Crystal) and daughter Deborah (Dan); cherished grandmother of David Brown (Ellen), Rosalia Arora (Sal),...

Oct 31, 2023

JOHN A. ROZMARYNOWSKI , (August 2nd, 1946 – October 31st, 2023), is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Shirley (nee Veith), his son John (Jana), daughter Christine (Matthew), son Michael (Josie) and grandchildren Joshua (Kassidy), Jacob, and Natasha.  John, who answered to Jack, was a truly dedicated husband and father who worked hard all his...

Oct 29, 2023

DAVID PAUL KING , age 70, passed away October 29, 2023, after a short illness.

He was born in Akron to Peter and Elaine King and was a resident of Garfield Heights for the past several years.

David was recently retired as a machinist and supervisor in the Cleveland area and was a...

Oct 28, 2023

LINDA T. WASINSKI , (nee Cieslik), age 73, passed away October 28, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Valerie A. Holmberg (Eric), Lisa M., and Tom (Angie); cherished grandmother of Tommy Wasinski and Noah Holmberg; devoted daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Cieslik (both deceased); dear sister of Elaine Zawicki (deceased) (Ray).  ...

Oct 27, 2023

ARMITA S. "ACE" ANDREWS , (formerly Vanecko), (nee DiFrancesco).  Beloved wife of the late William; loving mother of Patricia Moore (Donald) and Robert Vanecko (Debra); cherished grandmother of Jason Moore, Daniel Moore (Monica), Elizabeth Clark (Julian), Amy Armelie (Michael), Kelly Smith (T.J.), and Shawn Vanecko; devoted great-grandmother of Erica, Savannah, Carter, and Stephen Moore, Malakai, Saphira, and...

Oct 21, 2023

LOUIE J. ZEITLER , 95 years old, of Richfield, OH, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2023.

He was born July 13, 1928 to Ludwig and Centa (Mittermeier) Zeitler in Cleveland, Ohio.  Louie was married to his beloved wife, Renee in 1978.  He is preceded in death by, his brother Richard, his wife Renee and...

Oct 19, 2023

WILLIAM M. "BILL" KINGZETT , age 80.  Beloved husband of Ann M. (nee Fortenbaugh); loving father of Renee (deceased), Michael (Amy), and David (Patricia); cherished grandfather of Andrew, Nicole, and Sebastian; dear brother of Frank R. and Maryanne Ras (Clem).  Family suggests donations to Our Lady of Victory National Shrine and Basilica , 767 Ridge Rd., Lackawanna,...

Oct 18, 2023

ELEANOR M. LASKER, (nee Zirnfus), age 94.  Beloved wife of the late Richard J.; loving mother of Richard (deceased), Sue Marchetti (Jim), and Ray; cherished daughter of Ed and Sophie Zirnfus (both deceased); dear sister of Edward Zirnfus (deceased) (Stella).  Graveside services will be held MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, in the Garden of Life Mausoleum, 4700...

Oct 12, 2023

LORI A. ROBERTS , (nee Miceli), age 65.  Beloved wife of Kenneth J.; loving mother of Anthony Burnette; cherished daughter of Charles Miceli (deceased) and Rose Burnette (Rodger-deceased); dear sister of Marty Miceli (Carol) and LaVerne Gallo; dearest aunt of Joshua, Jocob, and Jillian Epifano and great-aunt of Nahla Lewis and Parker Epifano; devoted niece of Joe...

Oct 6, 2023

TIMOTHY DANIEL REDWINE , (October 10, 1991- October 6, 2023) was a truly wonderful man, full of life, love, and authenticity. He was never afraid to be himself and lit up every room he entered, filling the spaces he shared with the people he loved with nothing but light, laughter, and happiness. He had a passion for...

Sep 30, 2023

MARIANNE BICAN , (nee Stransky), age 96.  Beloved wife of the late David S.; dear mother of David J. (Sandy), Mark S. (deceased), and Scott A. (Betty); cherished grandmother of Julie Nitz; devoted great-grandmother of Mitchell and Adam Nitz.  Marianne loved to travel, garden, and entertain friends and family in her home.  Friends may call at LATEK...

Sep 28, 2023

MARY JANE T. ROMAN, (nee Smucny), age 97.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph S., loving mother of Sharon (John) Shoemaker, Joseph (Dana) Roman, Pat (Craig) Mueller, and Jerry Roman (deceased); Dearest Grandmother of 8; Great Grandmother of 5; Daughter of the late Anna and John Smucny; sister of Josephine Zarzeczny, and sister-in-law of Mary Ann Smucny,...

Sep 21, 2023

CRYSTAL GAY , age 62.  Beloved wife of Daniel A. Sr.; loving mother of Chrissy, Alania, and Vicki; dear grandmother of many.  Private family services were held.

Sep 15, 2023

DAVID J. RAKOCZY, age 58.  Beloved father of Christopher (Olympiatta); loving grandfather of Jazym, Olivianna, and Oliver; cherished son of Geraldine (nee Vasko) and Edward (deceased); loving brother of Maryann Phillips (Gary) and Robert E.; devoted uncle of Gary Jr., Megan, and Garrett Philips; dear significant other of Dawn Begin.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN...

Sep 7, 2023

ALICE HORABIK , (nee Gruca), age 95.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph A.; loving mother of Thomas (Linda), Terese Scarpitti, and Pamela Garnes (Kevin); cherished grandmother of Alisha (Fred), Jessica (Louie) (both deceased), Jennifer (BJ), Nicole (Jason), Louie (Dani), Tommy, Sami (Shane), Nick (Katrina), and Chris; devoted great-grandmother of 14 and great-great-grandmother of six; dear sister...

Sep 5, 2023

MARGUERITE A. POJE , (nee Magaraci), age 93, passed away September 5, 2023. Born December 3, 1929, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Marguerite graduated in 1947 from Altoona Area High School. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio three years after marrying the late Richard J. Poje, Sr. in 1951. Since 1966 she resided in Elyria, Ohio and became a member...

Aug 19, 2023

TRESA LYNN HOBSON , (nee Mace), age 68. Beloved wife of Ronald A.; loving step-mother of Theresa, Erin, Dawn, and Staci; cherished step-grandmother and step-great-grandmother of many; devoted daughter of George D. (deceased) and Flora Edna Mace; dear sister of Ruth Ann Toothman, May Brock, June Kelley, Denise Joyce, Amy Smith, and Ned Mace (deceased)....

Jul 9, 2023

JOAN A. WAIBEL , (nee Fate), age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Raymond J.; loving mother of Raymond A. (Nancy), Joseph G., Mary Sasak (Frank), James M. (Nieva), Richard V., Rose, and Laura Bandsuh (Robert); cherished grandmother of Raymond (Amanda), Jessica, Julie, Sarah Warner (Jager), Nicole, Danielle, and Jennifer; devoted great-grandmother of four; beloved daughter of...

Jul 7, 2023

John passed away after a brief illness on July 7th, which was also his 61st birthday. He is survived by his two sons, Mitchell and Luke whom he adored and his sister Anita. He was a loving uncle to Rochelle, Matthew, Mallory, Danny, and Wyatt. John loved to fish, camp, watch the Browns or any other Cleveland sport. He...

Jul 5, 2023

PAUL E. MONSCHIEN , age 73, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2023. He was born September 25, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was a proud U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, recognized with three Purple Hearts.Dear father of Tamera David (Chuck) and Dawn Jerson (Jim); grandfather of Emma and Samantha Medrano and Zachary and Nathan Jerson; brother...