All Obituaries

Mass of Christian Burial for Frank E. Urankar, age 86, of Euclid, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday November 23, 2019 at Ss. Robert & William Church 367 East 260th St., Euclid. Mr. Urankar passed away November 17, 2019 and was born on September 1, 1933 in Hollsopple, PA. Frank had been a resident of Euclid for over 45 years where he was a parishioner of Ss. Robert & William Church. He was an avid golfer, loved to read and sing and spending time at the Euclid Senior Center. But most of...

Francine D. McMullen (nee Ranallo), age 79, of Wickliffe, passed away November 15, 2019. Mrs. McMullen was born on July 8, 1940 in Cleveland, OH. Francine worked as a hostess and cashier at Baker’s Square for 35 years. She was a member of the Red Hat Ladies, loved the Cleveland Browns and Indians, camping, traveling with her grandkids, loved her pets and her grand pets. Francine was the dearest mother of Edward Jr., Patricia (Chuck) Britton, Pamela (Joseph) Zab and James (Ruthie);...

Mass of Christian Burial for Matilda H. Turpack (nee Mattis), age 96, of Mentor, will be a 10:30 a.m. Tuesday November 19, 2019 at Ss. Robert and William Church 367 East 260th St., Euclid. Mrs. Turpack passed away November 15, 2019 and was born on December 5, 1922 in Johnstown, PA. Matilda was a former resident of Euclid for over 55 years where she had also been a parishioner of Ss. Robert and William Church and formerly St. William Church for 57 years. She also loved going to casinos to...

Charles E. Hopton, age 83, of Wickliffe, passed away November 13, 2019. He was born on January 30, 1936 in Carmichaels, PA. Charles was the founder and owner of Fibeco, Inc. for over 30 years, a member of Fellowship United Church of Christ and a longtime member of Wickliffe Youth Football and Baseball Leagues as well as the Athletic Boosters. Charles loved sports and was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was an avid gardener, loved watching his grandkids play sports for which he had no...

LEATHERWOOD DAPHNE C. LEATHERWOOD, age 51, passed away November 9, 2019. Beloved daughter of the late Kleo Leatherwood; loving partner of Bridget Lewis; dearest mother of Destiny Leatherwood, Jason, Jacob, Calvin, Brooklyn and Arielle Lewis; dear sister of Donita and James. Memorial Service to be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday November 16th at New Life Cathedral 16200 Euclid Ave., East Cleveland. ARRANGEMENTS BY ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME (440) 943-2466. To leave condolences for the...

Mass of Christian Burial for Frances Rosemarie Greco (nee Campagna), age 90, of Wickliffe, will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday November 11, 2019 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Greco passed away at the David Simpson Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Cleveland on November 8, 2019. She was born in Avon, OH on April 29th, 1929 and graduated from Avon High School. Frances was devoted to raising three children and was a member of the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel...

Helen Mary Lewis, 98 of Euclid, Oh.,a lifetime resident. Died November 3. She was born on March 23,1921 to Julian and Mary in Erie, Pa. Helen worked at Jay Dee Cleaners in Euclid. She was beloved by her family for her generosity and love of family. In her neighborhood she was an excellent caregiver to her ill neighbors. Her hobby was playing the ponies. Her husband James passed in 1953. She has one surviving sister Evelyn of Erie Pa. She had 4 brothers, Frank, Edward, John, and Joesph. 5...

John Joseph Toth, age 67, of Willowick, passed away October 29, 2019. He was born on May 27, 1952 in East Cleveland, OH. John grew up in the Collinwood area. He was a graduate of St. Joseph Elementary School and Collinwood High School. John served in the U.S. Navy from 1970 to 1974. He also worked as a machinist tool builder for many shops in the area. John is survived by his sisters Patricia (Marvin) Booker and Jean Toth; brothers Edward (Donna nee Bestgen), Robert and Stephen; dear uncle...

MERKULOFF GEORGE S. MERKULOFF, age 76, passed away October 27, 2019. Beloved husband of Letizia “Tish” (nee Iafelice); dearest father of Nick (Denise) and Paul (deceased); devoted grandfather of Sophia and Nicholas; dear brother-in-law of Bob Iafelice. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in George’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758516 Topeka, KS 66675. Funeral Services 7:30 p.m. Friday November 1st at THE ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME...

BAZZARELLI MARY T. BAZZARELLI (nee Delfonso), age 99, passed away October 26, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Floyd; dearest mother of Robert and Barbara (Dennis) Sedlak; devoted grandmother of Faith and Michael Sedlak; dear sister of Tony (Antoinette) Delfonso (both deceased), Julius Delfonso (deceased), Emma (Francis) Dietz (deceased), Lena (Ascencio) Badia (both deceased) and Rose Marie Delfonso (deceased). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to the...