All Obituaries

Jeanette M. Fisher (nee Oberstar), age 82, of Euclid, passed away July 6, 2020. Mrs. Fisher was born on May 29, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph and Mary (nee Pertekel) Oberstar. Jeanette was a member of St. Casimir Parish in Cleveland. She enjoyed gardening and bowling very much. Jeanette was the dearest mother Susan (Kevin Kendzierski) Cain and Diane Fisher; devoted grandmother of Jack, Jenn and Daniel Cain. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband William and her...

Mass of Christian Burial for Irene J. Balash (nee Ambro), age 96, of Willowick, will be held at 12:00 p.m. Monday, June 22, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Balash passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She was born on April 25, 1924 to the late John and Mary (nee Kolasky) Ambro in Cambridge, OH. Irene was the beloved wife of the late Edward P. Balash, Sr. who passed away on June 18, 2009; She was a loving mother to her four children, Arlene Balash,...

Diane M. Manjas (nee Sattler) age 54, of Willowick, passed away June 10, 2020. She was born on April 9, 1966 in Cleveland, OH. Diane enjoyed going for walks in the park and going camping with her mother. Diane was the beloved daughter of Betty Ann (nee Staehle) Sattler; dearest mother of Nicol (Don Kepich) Kinkopf, Elizabeth (Ron Marcentile, Jr.) Manjas and Noah Mayfield; devoted grandmother of Joshua, Jason and Joey; dear sister of Darlene (Roger) Knowles and Dwayne (Marty Swartz)...

Carolyn Lenenski (nee Hollingsworth) age 90, passed away peacefully at home in Wickliffe on May 24, 2020. Beloved wife of Michael Lenenski for 69 years. Loving Mother of Keith (June), and Myron (Cheryl) Lenenski. Greats and Grands live all over the United States. Dear Grandmother to Heather (John), Brandon (Karen), Claire (James), and Ross. Born in Akron, Ohio November 27, 1929, Carolyn was the daughter of Frieda and Ross Hollingsworth. Siblings were Bernice, Ross, and Eugene Hollingsworth....

Edith Laverne Furlong (nee Meade), age 79, of Willoughby, passed away May 20, 2020. Mrs. Furlong was born on October 29, 1940 in Speight, KY to the late Turner and Elizabeth (nee Wright) Meade. Edith was a member of Vineyard Community Church in Wickliffe, the owner of Furlong & Co. Insurance Agency, she formerly had her own knitting business and sold knitting machines, a former foster parent for Lake Co. Job and Family Services and also taught sewing for Alko Sewing Center. Edith also...

Vincetta Marie Sabbath (nee DiLenardo), age 92, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, passed away May 12, 2020. Mrs. Sabbath was born on May 1, 1928 to the late Nicholas and Angela (nee Paldino) DiLenardo. Vincetta was an assistant librarian at the Wickliffe High School for many years. She was a lifelong member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe and a member of the Wickliffe Hall of Fame, inducted in 2015. Vincetta enjoyed gardening, walking and dancing. She was the most wonderful...

Vera Loew (nee Veronika Jesenovec), age 101, passed away May 7, 2020. Born at home in Cleveland, OH on December 12, 1918 to the late Frank and Antonia (nee Ovareni) Jesenovec. Vera grew up around East 53rd St. in Cleveland and attended St. Vitus School & Parish. She later resided at East 70th St. & Wade Park, Collinwood, Richmond Hts., South Euclid and Mentor. When Vera was younger she enjoyed gardening, planting, any yard work, canning and baking. She also enjoyed ceramics by...

Robert “Bob” Sturgis, age 82, of Wickliffe, passed away May 1, 2020. He was born on March 1, 1938 in Carmichaels, PA to the late Thomas and Catherine (nee Fox) Sturgis. Bob was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was employed by the General Motors Co. and worked at the Fisher Body Plant for 30 years, retiring in 1994. Bob enjoyed gardening, loved Nascar races, going to classic car shows, but most of all, he loved being involved with his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s...

Melinda “Mindy” East (nee Galati), passed away April 30, 2020 at Mentor Ridge Health and Rehabilitation in Mentor. She was born on March 12, 1956 in Cleveland, OH. Mindy was a graduate of Wickliffe High School. She attended the Cleveland Institute of Dental-Medical Assistants and worked as a medical assistant for Prime Health in Mentor and worked with her parents at Galati’s Italian Restaurant and The 306 Lounge. Mindy also enjoyed baking and spending time with her...

Anne L. Brown (nee Milde), age 90, passed away April 28, 2020. Mrs. Brown was born on May 1, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to the late Erwin and Mildred (nee Henry) Milde. Anne was a former resident of Wickliffe, having resided there for 60 years. She was a longtime member of Euclid Lutheran Church for over 50 years. Anne was the dearest mother of Nancy (John) Heck and Gary (Janet) Brown; devoted grandmother of Amanda, Zachary, Ivor (Therese), Jena and great grandmother of Joseph and Alyssa. She...