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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.

James Campanella

James Campanella

Aug 20, 2024

JAMES CAMPANELLA , age 80, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2024. He was born on November 21, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio.

He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, an avid Ohio State fan, and lifelong Cleveland Indians (Guardians) fan.

Beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Mahovlich); dear son of Joseph and Eileen...

Edward T Francis

Edward T Francis

Aug 13, 2024

EDWARD T. FRANCIS , August 14, 1940 to August 13, 2024.  Beloved husband of Paula M. (nee Miller); loving son of the late Edward and Lillian (nee Ference); dear brother of Timothy and James; Ed was a devoted uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities or St. Martin of Tours...

Thomas D Ruminski

Thomas D Ruminski

Aug 3, 2024

THOMAS D. RUMINSKI , age 82, of Parma, retired steel worker. Beloved husband of Marge (nee Zuchowski); devoted father of Kelly Tatarowicz (Tim), Darlene Neilson (Gordon), and Daniel; devoted grandfather of Madeline Neilson, Alec Zdesar, Graham Neilson (Larisa), Gregory Neilson, Michael Tatarowicz, Diana Cheney (Calvin), Matthew Neilson; dear great-grandfather of George Neilson and Aurelia Neilson; dear brother...

Raymond L. Tarnowski

Raymond L. Tarnowski

Aug 2, 2024

RAYMOND L. "Pops" TARNOWSKI , age 91, of Parma, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 with many family members by his side. Pops was born October 5, 1932 to Charles and Antonia Tarnowski.  He had two brothers, Edward and Leonard and one sister Jeannette. He and his siblings were raised in Garfield Heights in a...

Vicki Liniman

Vicki Liniman

Aug 1, 2024

VICKI LINIMAN , age 55.  Beloved daughter of Beth and Norman (deceased); loving cat mom of Scooter; cherished niece of Ann Jellison; dear cousin of Heidi Vehrs and Eric Jellison.  Faithful worker at Wendy's on Turney Road for 36 years and 8 months.  Friends are asked to meet at The Rock Community Church , 9403...

Robert E Atkinson

Robert E Atkinson

Jul 31, 2024

ROBERT EARL ATKINSON , age 96.  Beloved husband of Katherine A. (nee Hayden); loving father of Robert A. (Janet) and William (Ellen); cherished grandfather of Robert T., Jacqueline Graham, Katie (John Powell), Tom, and Jon (Ellah); dear great-grandfather of Dominic and Violet.  He worked for RTA for 34 years as a bus operator and was a Mason.  ...

Brian A. Fekete

Brian A. Fekete

Jul 28, 2024

BRIAN A. FEKETE, age 64.  Beloved son of Albert and Barbara (both deceased); loving brother of Wendy and Josh; dear uncle of Niki (Megan) and great-uncle of Jackson. Brian will be missed by his cat Mary.  Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. for VISITING HOURS:...

Casimer R Difrancesco

Casimer R Difrancesco

Jul 23, 2024

CASIMER R. DiFRANCESCO , age 92.  Beloved brother of Mary Sue Cerny and the following deceased: Oliver, Angelina Joy, Armita Andrews, Daniel, Almondo, and Wedo.  loving uncle and great-uncle of many.  U.S. Air Force Veteran of Korean Conflict.  Family and friends are asked to meet at the Holy Spirit Chapel of Jennings, 10204 Granger Rd., Garfield Heights,...

Salvo T Simon

Salvo T Simon

Jul 15, 2024

SALVO T. SIMON. Our beloved father passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, surrounded by his family, both near and far. He was 102 years old. Beloved husband of the late Inibig (nee Kasiguran); loving Tatay of Ellen Atkinson (Bill), Bessie Escondo (Franco-deceased), Edgar (Mila), Marlene Bautista (Arnold), and Rosanna Bautista (Gerry); cherished Lolo of Katie (John),...

James Dale Jones

James Dale Jones

Jul 14, 2024

JAMES DALE JONES , age 66.  Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Hartman); loving father of Sharri Thacker (Don), Joseph Stanley Thacker (Cindy), Bonnie Thacker, and Nicole Dawn Jones; loving grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of three and one on the way; devoted son of Edward (deceased) and Edna Rose; dear brother of Tonda Lowe, Steven Jones, and...

Thomas August Penkalski

Thomas August Penkalski

Jul 7, 2024

THOMAS AUGUST PENKALSKI , age 89. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Married to the love of his life Noretta (nee Pinzone) (deceased) for 64 years; loving father of Thomas, Jr. (deceased), Debbie Coljohn (Kip), Terry Johnson (Steve), Laura Putnam (Craig), Jim (Missy), Karen Reighard (Bob), Rochelle Kucharski (Scott), and Russell (deceased); cherished grandfather of Kip "Dominic", Matthew, Carmen,...

Mary Jane Ptacek

Mary Jane Ptacek

Jul 4, 2024

MARY JANE PTACEK , (nee Cerino), age 97.  Beloved wife of the late George E. Sr.; loving mother of Carol Nekl (Ronald), George Jr. (Mary), and Ronald (Darlene); cherished grandmother of Kevin Nekl, Cindy Tschudy (James), Christy Evanovich (Justin), and Sam LaPonza (Ashley); devoted great-grandmother of Andrew, Lauren, Cara, and Sienna; dear sister of Dominic and Alex...

John Wietecha

John Wietecha

Jun 29, 2024

JOHN WIETECHA , age 94, born in Bon Air, PA and attended Franklin High School.  Beloved husband of the late Theresa H. (nee Bednarchik); loving father of Barbara Ellis (David), Ron (Lori), Jim, Annette, and Terri Suffecool; cherished grandfather of Bryce (Candice), Matthew, and Rebecca; devoted great-grandfather of Evander and Lenny; dear brother of Angeline Slaventa, Betty...

Frances Sobolewski

Frances Sobolewski

Jun 28, 2024

FRANCES SOBOLEWSKI , (née Wojtowicz), April 1, 1946 - June 28, 2024 Born in Trenton, New Jersey, moved to Cleveland, Ohio as a young child. Raised her family in Garfield Heights where everyone knew their house and enjoyed her last years in Munroe Falls, Ohio. Loving sister of Elizabeth Wojtowicz. Loving wife of Robert Sobolewski; who passed...

Bruno Hoegler

Bruno Hoegler

Jun 27, 2024

BRUNO HOEGLER , age 81, peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Hoegler and the devoted father of Jennifer Garnes (Tom) and the late Kristen Wingate (Marty). He is also survived by five cherished grandchildren: Ethan, Emma, Logan, Elliot, and Libby.

Bruno was the son...

Josephine A Poveroni

Josephine A Poveroni

Jun 18, 2024

JOSEPHINE A. POVERONI , age 94.  Beloved daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth (both deceased); loving sister of Sadie Merian, Joseph Poveroni, and the following deceased: Weido Poveroni, Beatrice Troiano, and Linda, Patrick, and Frances Marie Poveroni; cherished aunt and great-aunt of many.  A private family burial will take place at Our Mother of Sorrows Cemetery in Carbondale,...

Dennis P Elliott

Dennis P Elliott

Jun 11, 2024

DENNIS P. ELLIOTT, age 67.

Joseph Tenik

Joseph Tenik

Jun 10, 2024

JOE "JOEY" TENIK , age 74 of Broadview Heights. Proud VietNam Veteran.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Chris (nee Gorman), daughter Melissa, and brother Greg. Joe was the son of the late Joseph and Susan (nee Pozwick), sister Patricia Majnarich (Frank), and brother George. Brother-in-law to John and Rae Showers and uncle to Ryan...

Melissa Marie Toothman

Melissa Marie Toothman

Jun 2, 2024

MELISSA MARIE TOOTHMAN, (nee Kontra), age 40, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024.  She was born October 6, 1983, in Parma, Ohio, to Daniel and Ida Kontra.  She was a 2002 graduate of Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School.  She married Joshua Toothman on June 11, 2022, in Marblehead, Ohio and is the loving mother to Olive Elizabeth who is...

John A. Chesney

John A. Chesney

May 30, 2024

JOHN A. CHESNEY , loving husband for 70 years of married life with Patricia Chesney (nee Mirous).

Son of the late John and Frances (nee Krajewski) Chesney.

Father of 6 children: Joan (Alexis) Chamberlin, John (Madonna) Chesney, Jeffrey (Ann) Chesney, Jaquelyn (James) Chadowski (deceased spouse, Harry Rimmel Jr.), Judith (Donald) Lenk, and Janette...

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