obituaries
Recent obituaries in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
The obituaries in the Cuyahoga County, Ohio area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Cuyahoga County, Ohio's history and identity.
Kathleen A Shupe
Dec 8, 2025
KATHLEEN ANN SHUPE, nee Rollins, age 76, of Richfield, Ohio, passed away peacefully on December 8th, 2025, at her home surrounded by the family she cherished so deeply.
Born with a generous heart and a quiet strength, Kathleen devoted her life to the people she loved. She shared a beautiful marriage of 50 years with...
Laverne A Oglio
Nov 26, 2025
LaVERNE A. OGLIO , (nee Kutis), age 87. Â Beloved wife of the late Marino; loving mother of Richard (Barbara), Lori Kincaid-Wimer (Jay), and Diane; cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of nine; dear sister of Patricia Newrones (Phil). Â Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS., for...
Maria Kuharich
Nov 25, 2025
MARIA KUHARICH , age 94, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025. She was born on September 28, 1931 in Slovenia. Maria immigrated to the United States in 1965, settling in the Collinwood area of Cleveland, before moving to Euclid and then to Willoughby Hills in 1978.
Maria loved to cook and bake traditional Slovenian...
Jerry L Taylor
Nov 24, 2025
JERRY L. TAYLOR , age 79. Â Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Seneski); loving father of Lisa Lesko (Dan), Keri Wiley (Scott), and Christine Wyland (Mike); cherished grandfather of Kobe and Bradyn Wiley and Eddie and Joe Wyland; dear brother of two brothers and one sister, all deceased. Â US Army Veteran serving two years in Alaska. Â Jerry worked...
Joseph J. Humel
Nov 17, 2025
Dr. JOSEPH J. HUMEL , age 91.  Beloved husband of Patricia (née Oden); devoted father of Hollis (John) Corp and Gary; loving grandfather of Jonathan (Tori) Corp and Jordan (Maggie) Corp; cherished great-grandfather of Myles, Wyatt and Harrison Corp.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Pauline (née Eppich) Humel and his...
Dorothy A. Szubski
Nov 12, 2025
DOROTHY A. SZUBSKI, (nee Szustak) passed away peacefully at age 97 surrounded by her family on November 12, 2025. Beloved wife of 65 years of the late Carl Szubski; loving mother of Grace, David (Kathy), and Diane Duryea (Phillip); cherished grandmother of Maria Szubski, Ryan Murphy (Abby Nenna), Kathleen Murphy (Steven Richmond), Rachael Rose (Paxton), Luke Duryea...
Barbara L Witkiewicz
Nov 8, 2025
BARBARA L. WITKIEWICZ , was born in Cleveland, OH, resided in Morton Grove, IL, and passed away peacefully at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, IL. Barbara is survived by her brother, Raymond Witkiewicz, of Cleveland, OH, (Roxine), and their 3 daughters, Christine Barlow (Brad), Stacy Woodward (Stephen), and Wendy Brunet, and grandchildren, Melia, Jake, Devyn, and...
Johnnie E Mccune
Nov 8, 2025
JOHNNIE E. McCUNE , age 68. Â Former spouse of Patricia Weber; beloved father of Carla Gardjulis (Robert) and Johnnie Jr. (deceased); loving grandfather of Cierra Valle and Audriana Caraballo; cherished son of Audrey and Dewey Jordan (both deceased); dear brother of James and Calvin (both deceased); and his dog, Buster. Â Friends may call at LATEK &...
Janice L Patsolic
Nov 4, 2025
JANICE L. PATSOLIC , (nee Malicki), age 83. Â Preceded in death by her beloved husband Mitch; parents Helen and Joseph Malicki; and brothers Tim Malicki and Tom Malicki (Marilyn). Â Survived by son Scott (Kris); son Shawn (Kathy) and his daughters Samantha, Sabrina, Hannah, and Olivia; son Ryan and his son Jack; sister Jill Fry; brother Ted Malicki...
Andy Louis Tarr Sr.
Nov 1, 2025
ANDY LOUIS TARR SR. went to be with our Lord on November 1 to embrace his parents Louis and Theresa Tarr. He is survived by two children, Andrew Notturniano (Nicholas Notturniano) and Apryl Tarr (Brad Calta), grandchildren Bradley and Jadyn Calta, nephew Robert Griffith (Jessica Griffith), nieces Melissa Griffith, Janelle Griffith, Emily Humpal (Michael Humpal), and Tia...
James H. Weist
Oct 27, 2025
JAMES H. WEIST , age 69. Beloved husband of Deborah; devoted father of James (Ashley Rouhonen) and Sarah James (Blayne); adored Papa of Shayne and Evelyn. He was a loving brother to Cathy Shutack, John Weist (Lisa), Howard Weist, and Dona Milicia (John). He was also a cherished brother-in-law to Pattie Mareda (Bob) and Bob Mareda (Robin)....
Rose Marie Lapka
Oct 23, 2025
ROSE MARIE LAPKA , (nee DiPietro), age 80. Â Beloved wife of Edward C.; loving mother of Lisa Lapka (Patrick Potopsky), Michele Ray (Paul), and Michael Lapka; dear sister of Laverne Janas (Sonny) (both deceased). Â Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 7906 BROADVIEW RD. (corner of Broadview and Sprague Rds.) ...
Kia Sonata Parks
Oct 21, 2025
KIA SONATA PARKS, (nee Grant), age 56, of Parma, Ohio, left this world on October 21, 2025, surrounded in love with her family by her side. Born on February 23, 1969, in Cleveland, Ohio, Kia is the daughter of Edward and Barbara Grant. Â She had a way of making people feel at ease, like they'd known her forever, and...
Robert N Cipolla
Oct 5, 2025
ROBERT N. CIPOLLA , 86. Devoted husband of 59 years to Marie; loving father of Leah and Ann Marie; cherished grandfather to Mohammed and Sarah; son of the late Ross A. Cipolla and Ethel (Tuskes) Cipolla; dear brother of Anthony Cipolla and Grace Nicolaus (both deceased);Â treasured brother-in-law, uncle, and cousin.
A man of quick...
Kenneth Peter Frajter
Oct 4, 2025
KENNETH PETER FRAJTER , 92, a longtime resident of Garfield Heights, Ohio, and more recently Broadview Heights, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025.
Ken was a devoted husband and father to his late wife Carolyn (née Story) Frajter and his daughter, Ruth Williams. He is survived by his children, Sandi Pickens and Tim...
Mary Anne Yarmesch
Sep 27, 2025
MARY ANNE YARMESCH , age 73. Â Beloved mother of Mark Zylko and Charles Yarmesch. Â Private family services were held.
Gilda Mackerty
Sep 22, 2025
GILDA MACKERTY , (nee Daltorio), age 93. Â Beloved wife of the late Louis Joseph Jr.; loving mother of Michael (Chris) and Daniel (Christine); cherished grandmother of Michael, Katie, Allie, Danny, Emily, and Thomas; dear great-grandmother of Piper; dear sister of Elizabeth Kartman (deceased); dearest aunt of many. Â Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN...
Brenda Francis
Sep 21, 2025
BRENDA FRANCIS , a mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 21, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on November 28, 1953, in Manhattan, Kansas, Brenda was a strong-minded woman.
Brenda was the daughter of Hugh and Lina Cunningham (both deceased). She was preceded in death by her treasured...
Dolores Jean Badar
Sep 18, 2025
Dolores Jean Badar (née Solinski)
February 14, 1934 – September 18, 2025 Rocky River, Ohio
With deep love and enduring gratitude, the family of Dolores Jean Badar announces her peaceful passing on September 18, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on Valentine's Day in 1934, Dolores brought warmth, generosity, and grace into...
John M Bossone Sr.
Sep 11, 2025
JOHN M. BOSSONE Sr. , age 66.  Beloved father of John (Adriane) and Jenna; loving grandfather of Natalie, Lyla, and John A.; dear brother of Phil (Denise), Marty Jr. (Sue), Tony, and Rick (deceased) (Kathye); cherished uncle of many; dearest friend of Brenda May. A Memorial Service will be held Monday, October 6 at 2:00 PM...
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