Obituaries

Feb 18, 2023

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...

Feb 14, 2023

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...

Feb 13, 2023

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.

Feb 9, 2023

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...

Feb 7, 2023

James Michael Garry, age 75, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023.

James worked many years as a tow motor operator and later on as a carpet installer. He loved bowling, fishing, shooting pool and casino trips.

James was the dearest father of Jamie L. Estep (David); stepfather of Joseph Hergenroeder; brother of...

Feb 5, 2023

David Lee Estep, age 71, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully on February 5, 2023.

David lived a fulfilling life as a husband of 50 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a coal miner for many years in West Virginia. David retired from Northcoast Recycling in Wickliffe.

David was the dearest father...

Feb 4, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Clara A. Minadeo (nee Vitantonio), age 74, of Grafton, formerly of Wickliffe and Kirtland, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Divine Word Catholic Church 8100 Eagle Rd., Kirtland (FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Clara was born on August 22, 1948 in Cleveland, OH to the late...

Jan 31, 2023

Shirley L. Bush (nee Selby), age 78, of Wickliffe, passed away January 31, 2023. Shirley was born on December 14, 1944 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Elizabeth (nee Hriczo) Selby.

Shirley loved cooking, traveling and going camping with her late husband in their camper.

Shirley was the beloved wife of the late...

Jan 25, 2023

Nicholas A. Meeks, age 44, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully January 25, 2023 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on March 14, 1978 in Cleveland, OH.

Nick started working at Petti's Ristorante in Wickliffe when he was 14 years old and still worked there part-time off and on up until last year. He also worked for...

Jan 25, 2023

Wilma J. Sponaugle (nee Lambert), age 85, of Wickliffe, passed away January 25, 2023. She was born on June 2, 1937 in Maryland in the county of Allegheny to the late Francis and Ethel (nee Hudson) Lambert.

Wilma loved the outdoors and enjoyed the beauty of flowers. She was a huge lover of animals, especially her Husky,...

Jan 20, 2023

Frances A. Buckley-Gallon (nee Incorvia), age 94, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully January 20, 2023. She was born on October 9, 1928 in Cleveland, OH to the late Thomas and Maria (nee Constantino) Incorvia.

She was small but mighty and had great people skills, making herself fit in wherever she was at. Frances worked as a cashier...

Jan 14, 2023

Gregory "Gunner" Gunn, age 64, passed away January 14, 2023. He was born on December 4, 1958 in Euclid, OH.

Greg was an avid motorcycle rider, worked on building houses, enjoyed repairing things and inventing or repurposing items.

Greg was the loving son of Marlene M. Brown and Phillip E. (Diana) Gunn; dear brother of...

Jan 14, 2023

Helena "Holly" Brucks-Kumel (nee Holiday), age 96, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully January 14, 2023. Helena was born on November 28, 1926 in Manitoba, Canada in the city of Winnipeg.

Helena worked as a cashier for 30 years at various grocery stores and was a snack bar attendant at Wickliffe Lanes for 20 years. She loved going...

Jan 8, 2023

Deborah A. Gibson (nee Ross), age 70, of Wickliffe, passed away January 8, 2023. She was born on May 15, 1952 in Euclid, OH to the late David J., Sr. and Josephine (nee Remy) Ross.

Deb was a graduate of Wickliffe High School and attended the School of Radiology at Huron Rd. Hospital. She was a cat...

Dec 31, 2022

Kathleen M. Brown (nee Kurtz), age 77, of Euclid, passed away December 31, 2022. She was born on January 2, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to the late Jack and Elizabeth (nee Higgins) Kurtz.

Kathleen retired from Quail Hollow Country Club after 35 years. She was a lover of all animals and loved riding her Harley Davidson motorcycle....

Dec 28, 2022

Robert "Bob" Metz, age 46, of Eastlake, passed away December 28, 2022. He was born on August 8, 1976 in Willoughby, OH.

Bob was a retired Ironworker with Local 17. He loved rebuilding bicycles, fixing his car, but what he loved the most was watching his son Logan's dream of playing baseball come true.

Bob...

Dec 25, 2022

Roger Lee Walsh, age 89, formerly of Willoughby Hills, passed away December 25, 2022. Mr. Walsh was born on July 3, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Gladys (nee Weisend).

Roger was a member of Deepwood Center in Mentor and Circle Workshop of Cuyahoga Sheltered Industries. He loved gardening, bird watching, Old Glory and...

Dec 21, 2022

Terry W. Seymour, age 57, of Wickliffe, passed away December 21, 2022. Terry was loved by many. He was the peacemaker of his 8 crazy siblings and the glue that held us all together in spite of ourselves. Terry was fortunate to not have to look far for his best friend -- big brother Doug filled that role from...

Dec 14, 2022

Walter Arnold Knapp, Jr., known by family and friends as Wally or Butch, passed away on the evening of December 14, 2022, while in his favorite chair. He was 73 years old. Wally was born and raised in Wickliffe, OH, and was a longtime resident of Willoughby, OH at the time of his passing. He was a retired fire...

Dec 13, 2022

Mass of Christian Burial for Janet Sorz (nee Tanski), age 89, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 16, 2022 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Janet passed away December 13, 2022.

Janet retired from General Electric Nela Park after 30 years of service. A 1951 graduate of...