All Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial for Cora M. Fatica (nee Cirino), age 88, of Wickliffe, will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Ss. Robert and William Church 367 East 260th St., Euclid. Mrs. Fatica passed away April 25, 2024 and was born June 17, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late Anthony and Virginia (nee Giraldo) Cirino. Cora worked for Great Lakes Bank for 35 years where she was Vice President, and even earned the key to the city. Though she loved her career, her greatest joy was...

Hilde M. Hura (nee Madler), age 99, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, just three days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born April 23, 1924 in Pottendorf, Austria to late Johann Lach and Maria Madler. Hilde immigrated to the United States on May 14, 1947 and she retired from Reliance Electric as a cost accountant. She was an avid reader who could read all day long, golfer, in which she still played until she was 94 years old, bowler, and she loved spending as much...

Richard Allen was born to father, Richard Jameson and mother, Essie Allen Gross on November 26, 1957 in Manhattan, New York. Richard attended PS33 elementary school and attended School District 75 High School in New York City. He enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with family and friends. He worked as a skilled laborer in factories and construction. Although Richard didn't get the opportunity to bear children of his own, he loved and adored all of his nieces and...

Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Louis J. Vitantonio “Doc”, age 88, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Church 6850 Mayfield Rd., Gates Mills. Louis was born December 4, 1935 in Wickliffe, OH to the late Peter and Clara (nee Cirino). Doc was a U.S. Army veteran and lifelong resident of Wickliffe, attending Wickliffe schools and later graduating from Wickliffe High School in 1953 where he was a four-sport letterman and met...

Joan Muller (nee Humiston), age 95, of Wickliffe, passed away April 9, 2024. She was born April 23, 1928, to Harry and Clara (nee Hobbs) Humiston and joins her late husband Richard “Dick” Muller in rest. Joan was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother (a.k.a. Nana) who is survived by daughters Linda Adkins, Judy Ditto, and Sue Muller; and grandchildren Joshua Adkins, Jennifer Brewer, and Sydney and Reece Ditto. Joan started her career soon after high school, becoming a...

Robert J. Liszkowski, age 81, of Wickliffe, passed away April 7, 2024. He was born on July 17, 1942 in Cleveland, OH. Robert resided in Wickliffe for many years, attending Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church as a parishioner. He dedicated 36 years of service to Lincoln Electric before retiring. When Robert was not working, he spent his free time collecting bicycles. He was given the name “Bicycle Bob” because of his passion for collecting and repairing them to sell or donate to...

Elizabeth M. Whites (nee Kovalcin), age 89, of Wickliffe, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 after a brief illness. She was born September 26, 1934 in Hastings, PA to Michael and Mary Kovalcin. Liz was a hairdresser for 38 years before retiring in 1997. She was one of the founding parishioners of Holy Resurrection Byzantine Catholic Church (formerly St. Stephen’s) where she attended for 69 years. Liz was president of both the Choir and the Ladies Guild. She also participated in the...

Ronny J. Restifo, age 66, of Willowick, passed away March 31, 2024 with his family by his side. Ronny was born in Cleveland, OH on April 23, 1957 to the late Lillian (nee Simonell) and Carmen Restifo. Ronny grew up in Collinwood and was a proud graduate of Collinwood High School. Ronny enjoyed spending his free time with his family. He had a passion for cooking and loved to watch movies. Ronny was a boxing fan as well as a Pittsburgh Steelers supporter. Ronny was also an animal lover, he...

Mass of Christian Burial for Paul S. Sharaba, age 81, of Mentor, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024 at Holy Redeemer Church 15712 Kipling Ave., Cleveland. Paul passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by his loving family March 18, 2024. He was born November 8, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late Anthony and Pasqualena (nee Christopher) Sciarabba. Paul was born in Cleveland’s Little Italy neighborhood on Random Rd. before moving to the Collinwood neighborhood...

Mass of Christian Burial for Grazia Maniglia (nee Caruso), age 88, formerly of Wickliffe, will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2024, at St. Bede the Venerable Church 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor, WHERE THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS FROM 12:30 UNTIL TIME OF MASS. Grazia was born January 22, 1936 in Italy, in the town of Licata, Sicily to the late Giuseppe and Rosa (nee Incorvaia) Caruso. Mrs. Maniglia passed away peacefully March 5, 2024 at Governor’s Pointe in...