obituaries

Mar 11, 2024

JENNIE A. BRIKOWSKI , (nee Zelasko), age 95.  Beloved wife of the late Richard D.; loving mother of Rick, Russell (Beth), and Brian (Tammy); dear sister of Frank, Joseph, and Emil Zelasko, Sophie Skoczen, and Henrietta Zabik (all deceased). Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD. ,...

Mar 9, 2024

ANNE MARY REPASI , age 65. Went home in the loving arms of the Lord on Saturday, March 9.  Beloved daughter of Frank and Gizella (both deceased); loving sister of Mary Francis Gerald, Joseph, Joanne, Frank, Michael, Joyce Koesel, Agnes Alberico, and John. Anne was loved by many.  The family would like to thank the staff and...

Feb 29, 2024

BARBARA J. LITTLE , age 94.  Beloved daughter of George H. and Mahala (nee Beaumont) (both deceased); loving sister of Marjorie Henderson Leonard (deceased); dear aunt of Janet E. Dula (Michael) and Douglas Henderson (deceased) (Sally); cherished great-aunt of many.  Burial will take place in Linden Grove Cemetery, Westport, Massachusetts.

Feb 25, 2024

CAROLYN M. FRAJTER , (nee Story), age 89, of Garfield Heights and Broadview Heights, died on February 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Beloved wife of Kenneth for 67 years; loving mother of Sandra Pickens (Bruce - deceased), Tim (Angela) and Ruth Williams (David); cherished grandmother of Megan Klein (Gabe), Amanda, Timothy, Kenny, Joey, and Alyssa;...

Feb 22, 2024

EDWIN A. KRZYWICKI , age 85, died February 22, 2024, to be with his beloved wife of 62 years, Jean A. who proceeded him in death by 13 days; loving father of Douglas E. (Laura), Karen T. Zangara (Keith), and Lynda A. Broeker (Bruce); cherished grandfather of Kristen McGarvey (Alex), Michael Stark (Savannah), Megan and Audrey Zangara,...

Feb 21, 2024

IONE MARIE MARTIN , (nee Heisler), age 97.  Beloved wife of the late Frank J. Jr., married October 13, 1951; loving mother of John (deceased) (Sara), Sharon Naso (Bob-deceased), Patrick (Mary), Michael, Kevin (Barb), and Kelly Canter (Michael-deceased); cherished grandmother of 19 and great-grandmother of 32; devoted daughter of Frederick and Marie Heisler (both deceased); dear sister...

Feb 19, 2024

LAWRENCE "LARRY" FUKA, Sr. , age 88.  Beloved husband of MaryAnn (nee Swartwood); loving father of Kevin (Robin) and Larry Jr.; cherished grandfather of Joseph Palmer, Kevin Jr. (Briana Brooks), Toni (Nick), and Robin (Kevin); devoted great-grandfather of Kevin III; dear brother of LaVerne Sadowski (deceased) (Walter); dearest uncle and great-uncle of many.  US Army Veteran.  Friends...

Feb 9, 2024

JEAN A. KRZYWICKI , (nee Kosciuszko), age 82.  Beloved wife of 62 years to Edwin A.; loving mother of Douglas E. (Laura), Karen T. Zangara (Keith), and Lynda A. Broeker (Bruce); cherished grandmother of Kristen McGarvey (Alex), Michael Stark (Savannah), Megan and Audrey Zangara, and Abigail Krzywicki; devoted great-grandmother of Adalyn and Beckham Stark and Emma McGarvey;...

Feb 5, 2024

RICHARD EARL "DICK" WISE , age 71, of New Philadelphia, passed away February 5, 2024, after a brief illness, with his kids by his side.  Born April 18, 1952, he was the middle child of Earl and Maxine.  He graduated from New Philadelphia High School in 1971.  It's there that he met his wife, Amy Fisher.  They...

Jan 24, 2024

KATHLEEN J. "KATHY" LINGO , (nee Novak), age 62.  Beloved wife of Michael P.; loving mother of Ashleigh Andrews (Shane) and Aaron (Felecia Hodge); cherished grandmother of Cora Andrews and Sarah Lingo and bonus grandmother of Frederick and Stacie; caring daughter of Richard and Mildred Novak and then Genevieve Novak (all deceased); treasured daughter-in-law of Sigmund and...

Jan 22, 2024

BENEDICT J. MANZO , age 87. Devoted husband of Irene (nee Baginski); loving father of Diane and David; beloved grandfather of Chris Maddie (Alison); cherished great-grandfather of Olivia and Owen; dear brother of Ronald. Ben is preceded in death by his parents, Benjamin and Louise (nee Malley). Ben was born in Cleveland, OH. He served in the...

Jan 20, 2024

RICHARD G. HOLT Sr.

July 18, 1945 – January 20, 2024

Rick began his life in Berkley, Michigan to parents, Richard "Dick" and Dorothy (Reed), and sister Kristi (later married to Gary McCombs).

Rick loved to play golf, which was a passed-down trait!!

He caddied during his high school...

Jan 13, 2024

GERALD WILLIAM GONDA , age 71, born April 4, 1952, passed away January 13, 2024.  If you are reading this, I guess you probably realize that I am dead. I did not want anyone else to write my obituary because it would contain all the useless nonsense: worked for, educated at, blah, blah, blah. The truth is...

Jan 12, 2024

DORIS A. RUSNAK , (nee Zdanowicz), age 97.  Beloved wife of Leonard Pluto and Theodore J. "Ted" Rusnak (both deceased); loving mother of Robert Pluto (Susan-deceased) and Kathy Pluto; cherished grandmother of Jodi Pluto-McLouth (Kenneth), Robert Pluto Jr. (Denise), and Nathan Pluto; devoted great-grandmother of Ava McLouth, and Gabby and Parker Pluto; dear sister of Leonard, Florence,...

Jan 2, 2024

DOROTHY JEAN RACZ , (nee Blick) (formerly Honeywell and Gallagher), age 85, died January 2, 2024.  She was born in Guthrie, Kentucky on September 25, 1938.

Proceeded in death by:

Parents = George Splivis Blick Sr. and Annie Mae (nee McEwing) Blick Henderson and James Henderson

Siblings = Georgia Ann Blick,...

Dec 30, 2023

IDELFONSO VAZQUEZ , age 77.  Beloved son of Juan and Felicita (nee Oquendo) (both deceased).

Dec 24, 2023

JOHN DRSEK, JR. , age 94.  Beloved husband of the late Julia (nee Glavic) and the late Joan (nee Skulina); loving father of Julie Ann (deceased), John III (Susan), David (deceased), and William (Joyce); cherished grandfather of Jennifer Vaughn (Bryan), John (Kali), Robert (Christina), Alexandra, and Joseph; devoted great-grandfather of Julia, Bailey, Cole, Rylie, Corina, and Remi;...

Dec 10, 2023

ROBERT M. "BOB" MARSZAL , age 76. Beloved husband of the late Judy (nee Kubik); loving father of Kevin R. (Kristy) and Becky; cherished son of Theodore and Ann (both deceased); dear brother of Fr. Ted, Marilyn Freas (Michael), and Sr. Margaret H.M.  Family and friends are asked to meet at ST. MONICA CHURCH ,...

Dec 8, 2023

CLARA J. THOMAS , (nee Reda), age 94.  Beloved wife of the late Donald W.; loving mother of Bonnie Gallik (Dave), Bettie Thomas-Wright (Mark), Donald Jr. (deceased), and Carmela; cherished grandmother of six and great-grandmother of five; dear sister of Mary Jamrozik, Tony and Reno Reda (all deceased), and Santo Reda (Ruth).  Family suggests contributions to St....

Dec 6, 2023

VERONICA L. "RONNIE" SKROCKI , (nee Filipek), age 91, left us to be with her Lord on the morning of December 6, 2023.  Born in E. Vandergrift, PA, she was the daughter of John J. and Catherine (nee Hornicak) Filipek.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel D.; loving mother of Greg (Terri) and Cheryl Murn (Rudy); cherished...