All Obituaries

Virginia A. Ribo (nee Pomeroy), age 87, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully March 25, 2023. Mrs. Ribo was born on August 3, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late Howard and Florence (nee Jackson) Pomeroy. She married the love of her life, William G. Ribo, Sr. on May 28, 1955. Virginia was very artistic and enjoyed watercolor painting as well as studying her family’s genealogy and reading. She especially loved spending time with her family. Virginia was the dearest mother of Sharon...

  A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. Delores passed away peacefully March 18, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Delores was born on July 16, 1936 in Decatur, IL to the late George and Laura (nee Starkey) Morey. She was a 1954 graduate of Mt. Zion High School in Decatur IL. She was well known for her sense of humor, love of shopping, beautiful radiant smile, and delicious home cooked meals. She loved...

Mass of Christian Burial for Antoinette “Ann” J. Ratzman (nee DiNardo), age 101, of Wickliffe, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Ratzman was born on December 23, 1921 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Rose (nee Corrao) DiNardo. Ann was a 1940 graduate of John Adams High School. She worked for the U.S. Air Force as a records historian during the 1950s and later started working for the...

Thomas Alan Kasunic, age 80, passed away in the evening on Wednesday March 8, 2023 at ProMedica Nursing Home of Willoughby. Thomas was a resident of Wickliffe for many years who enjoyed cooking, family get-togethers, and hanging out with his buddies. He was also a life member of the Elks Lodge 208 in Ashtabula and supported many charities over the years. Thomas was the loving father of Tommy Kasunic, Jr. and Kelly Oden; loving brother to Nancy Carroll, Susan Monaghan and Pamela...

Martha L. Smith (nee Kelley), age 84, of Willowick, passed away peacefully March 1, 2023. Martha was born on April 14, 1938 in Pocahontas County, WV to the late Eugene and Anna (nee Clark) Kelley. Martha was the beloved wife of the late Charles J. Smith, Sr. for 47 years; loving mother of Chuck and Michael (Dawn) Smith and the late Cynthia Lou; devoted grandmother of Chas, Tara, Alex, Sam, Jimmy, Michael, Sarah, Cynthia, Madeleine and great grandmother of Michael, Jr., Henry, Joseph, Grace,...

Raymond F. Ferra, age 68, of Willowick, passed away February 24, 2023. Ray worked for many years as an auto body technician. He loved cars, especially his 1963 ½ Ford White Falcon Sprint that was named Roseanne Roseannadana, model railroading and reading. Ray is survived by his brother, James, sisters, Bonnie, Judi and Susie (Barry); nieces, Kristine (Ryan), Emily (Matthew), Lynn and nephews, Andrew and Michael; great nieces, Ariana, Jayla, Ryann and Rayna. He was preceded in death...

Robert J. Perusek, Sr., age 88, of Mentor, passed away peacefully February 18, 2023. Bob was born on December 14, 1934 in Cleveland, OH and lived in Euclid, OH for many years. Bob is survived by his beloved wife, Dolores (nee Kosmerl) and they recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in September of 2022; he was a wonderful dad to Ken (Jennifer), Bob (Kathy) and Tom (Barb); a devoted grandfather to his twelve grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Bob’s children,...

Nadine M. Ernst (nee Tiskur), age 75, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, passed away February 14, 2023, peacefully with her family at her side. Nadine was born on May 29, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Barbara (nee Markusic) Tiskur. Nadine was a graduate of Wickliffe High School. She loved dancing, listening to and following her favorite bands, Pieces of Eight and Disco Inferno, going to church festivals during the summer, traveling, wine and was a very active person who was...

Mass of Christian Burial for Marie L. Kacperski (nee Pucella), age 98, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Marie was born on July 20, 1924 in Wickliffe, OH to the late Joseph and Jessie (nee Minadeo) Pucella. Marie worked as a registered nurse serving at Glenville Hospital and the Wickliffe City Schools, a member of the Wickliffe Senior Center and a lifelong parishioner of...

Beverley R. Jones (nee Ridley), age 84, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, hours after hospice intervened and was a strong fighter until the very end. She was born on October 2, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harry and Mary (nee Hacklo) Ridley. Beverley was the beloved wife of David; dearest mother of Mark Modica and Laura Jones; devoted grandmother of Eryn and Caitlyn Dineen. The family would like to thank the entire medical staff and palliative care team at UH...