All Obituaries

Barbara Ann Loftus Beyer, aged 89, of Wickliffe, OH, lately of Wooster, OH, passed away April 16, 2020 after a brief illness. Barb was born March 6, 1931 in Cincinnati, OH to Eugene and Anna Rose Loftus. Barb married the love of her life, Arthur O. Beyer Jr. on Aug 21, 1954. Barb enjoyed traveling and gardening but her greatest love was spending time with her family, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Barb was an active long-time member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Wickliffe...

Alvin “Ted” T. McGuffin, age 84, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully with his family at his side November 27, 2020. Ted was born on April 17, 1936 in Huntington, WV to the late Alvin and Hazel of Prosperity, WV. Ted worked as a Construction Worker and was employed by Great Lakes Construction for 35 years. He was a member of Country Baptist Church in Mentor. Ted enjoyed going to Classic Car Shows and also enjoyed working on them as well. He loved yardwork and took pride in...

Mass of Christian Burial for Rose M. Koss (nee Kunich), age 92, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Koss passed away November 26, 2020 and was born on August 16, 1928 in West Carroll, PA. Rose retired from the Cleveland Clinic where she worked in the admissions department. She enjoyed her time by volunteering with Lake Health System and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe, where she...

Mass of Christian Burial for John J. Faber, age 75, of Wickliffe, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Immaculate Conception Church 37932 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Mr. Faber passed away November 25, 2020 and was born on February 5, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Anna (nee Smiciklas). John was a U.S. Army Vietnam War veteran serving in the 101st Airbone Division. His world revolved around his grandchildren whom he loved dearly. John was the dearest father of...

Russell W. Toll, Jr., age 91, passed away peacefully November 24, 2020 at the Western Reserve Masonic Retirement Community in Medina, OH. Russ was born September 3, 1929 in Cleveland and was a long-time Wickliffe resident. He graduated from East Tech High School in 1947. Russ is survived by his loving daughter Adrienne Greben (Gary Jr.) of Concord; sister Marilyn Wallace (husband Ray, deceased); special niece Donna Hanson and her husband Carl and their family; special nephew Brian Griffith...

Joseph S. Insana, Jr., age 89, passed away on November 23, 2020. Joe was the beloved husband of the late Dolores (Flanagan) Insana, who preceded him in death in 2017.  He is survived by children, John Insana (Lori), Joseph Insana (Kelley), Maria Sharron (Ray), and Vincent Insana (Lisa). He was loved by his 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild.    The last of his generation, Joe was preceded in death by his...

Angelo “Chuck” Tirabasso, age 95, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, OH and U.S. Army veteran, passed away Sunday November 22, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. Born to Carmen and Antoinette Marie (nee Garzia) Tirabasso, Chuck is survived by his children: Kim, Karen, Rick (Holli), Kathi (Rich); grandchildren Michele (James), Jamie (Matt), Joshua, Genie, Carly, and Nick; six great grandchildren; nieces Patti, Denyse, Anita, Jeanie, and Nancy, and nephew William. Chuck was...

Tammy A. Barry (nee Tizzano) passed away November 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family at the age of 54. Born to Benjamin (Donna) Tizzano and Anne (Mark) Kubik (nee Armaro) in Cleveland, Ohio on July 26, 1966; beloved wife of 31 years of Dean Barry; loving mother of Daniel (Jenna) Barry and Justine (Conor) O’Dell (nee Barry); dearest sister to Benjamin Tizzano, Joseph Tizzano, Phillip Tizzano, and Carmen Tizzano. Tammy grew up in Eastlake, OH. She attended North High School,...

John J. Corrao, Sr., age 75, passed unexpectedly, but peacefully, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Born January 8, 1945 in Cleveland, he was a lifelong resident of Wickliffe and member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. An avid sportsman throughout his early life, he went on to be heavily involved with community sports as coach and booster. He was also no stranger to the hardship of being a lifetime Cleveland sports fan. John Sr. was an active and receptive listener, quick to lend an ear...