Obituaries

Nov 8, 2025

A Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate the life of Evelyn B. "Evie" Coyne (nee Slage), age 91, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe (Please Meet at Church).

Evie passed away at her home with her family at her...

Oct 15, 2025

Frank A. Tromba, age 82, of Willoughby Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on October 15, 2025.

Frank was born in Cleveland on December 15,1942.   He was a proud 1962 Graduate of Collinwood High School and was a longtime member of the Collinwood Memories Club. A U.S. Army Veteran, Frank served in the Vietnam War...

Oct 11, 2025

Debra M. Metz (nee Yeazel), age 70, of Eastlake, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. She was born August 17, 1955 in Cleveland, OH to the late Ralph and Helen (nee Paulukonis) Yeazel.

Debra was first and foremost a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved playing cards and enjoyed the company of her cat,...

Sep 16, 2025

Funeral Services for Samuel Ming, Jr., age 66, of Cleveland, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Pentecostal Church of Christ 10515 Chester Ave., Cleveland, where the family will receive friends from 11:00 AM UNTIL TIME OF SERVICE. Sam passed away September 16, 2025. He was born April 29, 1959 in Niagara Falls, NY....

Sep 15, 2025

Robert F. Ernst, Jr., age 78, of Wickliffe, passed away September 15, 2025. He was born January 21, 1947 in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert F., Sr. and Edith (nee Cully) Ernst.

Robert was a U.S. Navy Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed woodworking and making many decorations for...

Sep 8, 2025

Linda Marie Hazelwood (nee Blakemore), age 72, passed away September 8, 2025. She was born March 14, 1953 in East Cleveland, OH.

Linda enjoyed spending quality time with family, especially watching her grandchildren at their sporting events. She also loved spending time with her grand dogs Rusty and Slink.

Linda was the loving wife of...

Sep 7, 2025

Sam Campola, age 88, died peacefully at the Hospice of the Western Reserve on Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born in Cleveland, OH in 1936. A celebration of his life will be held at Dudley Field House, 31500 Willowick Drive, Willowick, OH 44095 on Sunday, November 16, 2025, which would have been his 89th birthday. All family and...

Sep 2, 2025

Shane M. Newberry, age 56, was born at Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Virginia. Shane passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 2, 2025. His passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of his family, friends, and community.

Shane was a man of many talents and passions. He proudly served his country as a...

Sep 2, 2025

Agnes T. Beckman (nee Rolling), age 95, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully at home September 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Agnes was born Sept. 14th, 1929, in Cleveland, OH.  She attended Notre Dame Academy High School in Cleveland. After graduating, she started her career working as a secretary at Capital Fuel Company. As she started...

Aug 31, 2025

Anthony "Tony" Velotta, age 84, of Willowick, passed away August 31, 2025. Tony was born April 17, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late Antonio and AnnaRose (nee Canzone).

Tony was a General Motors Co. retiree. He enjoyed building projects, being outside, but his favorite duty was being a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, especially spoiling his...

Aug 27, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary E. Hozian (nee Giallorenzo), age 90, formerly of Wickliffe, will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church 37932 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Mrs. Hozian passed away peacefully August 27, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 5, 1935 in Steubenville, OH to the late...

Aug 26, 2025

James "Jim" Burkhardt, age 76, passed away on August 26, 2025 after a yearlong battle with cancer.

Jim was a lifelong musician and Cleveland Indians fan. He was a graduate of Mentor High School, Class of 1966.

Jim is survived by his brother, Paul (Debbie) of Pataskala and numerous nieces and nephews.

He...

Aug 18, 2025

Florence P. Burkhardt (nee Bristo), age 87, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at the Mentor Hills Post Acute nursing home after a short illness. Born April 17, 1938, she was a lifelong Wickliffe resident.

Florence enjoyed Guardians baseball, Cavaliers basketball and Browns football. She loved baking for the Christmas season and enjoyed quality time with...

Aug 16, 2025

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Marilyn J. Helm "Nama" (nee Krause), age 92, of Wickliffe, on August 16, 2025.

Marilyn had a zest for life like no other. She was "the life of the party", loved her many family and friends, talking on the phone and polka dancing. For many years she worked as...

Aug 14, 2025

Dennis Cancasci, of Highland Hts., passed away on August 14, 2025 at the age of 71. Dennis was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda (nee DiRosa); parents, George and Theresa (nee Ianni); sister, Susan Cancasci; mother-in-law, Rose DiRosa. He was a fur dad to Floyd. Dennis is also survived by his sister-in-law, Josephine (Gary); many nieces, nephews...

Aug 12, 2025

Richard J. Trebar, age 58, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away August 12, 2025 after a lengthy illness. He was the beloved son of Mary L. (nee Hiti) Trebar and the late Frank Trebar.

A 1985 graduate of Wickliffe High School, Richard went on to earn his bachelor's degree in business from Kent State University. He dedicated over...

Aug 11, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Earl M. Welniak, age 64, of Akron, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church 37932 Euclid Ave., Willoughby, where the family will receive friends FROM 10:00 A.M. UNTIL TIME OF MASS.

Earl passed away August 11, 2025. He was born August 13, 1960 in...

Aug 11, 2025

LUCILLE R. ZIVKOVICH (nee Billich), age 96, passed away August 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late George; dearest mother of Mark (Eileen) and Leslie (James) Graham; devoted grandmother of Jason (Chrissy), Luke (Mary) and great grandmother of Shawn, Madelyn, Chloe, Savannah and Domenic; dear sister of Lynne Glaeske and of the late Ruth Owens, Joan Buchanan and Gene...

Aug 9, 2025

Joseph P. Santucci, age 98, of Eastlake, passed away August 9, 2025. Mr. Santucci was born February 10, 1927 in Cleveland, OH.

Joseph was a U.S. Army World War II veteran. He retired in 1982 from TRW where he worked in valve division after 34 years. Some of the things that he loved to do were watching...

Aug 2, 2025

Funeral Services for Janet S. Wood (nee Sprinkle), age 90, of Willoughby, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Wickliffe Presbyterian Church 29955 Ridge Rd., Wickliffe. Mrs. Wood passed away peacefully August 2, 2025. She was born April 6, 1935 in Cleveland, OH.

Janet was a longtime and very active member of...