Obituaries

Dec 28, 2025

Carole M. Orozco (nee Hayes), age 86, of Painesville, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children on December 28, 2025. Born December 26, 1939, to the late Lawrence and Helen (nee Buynak) Hayes. Carole prioritized family above all else and lived every day to the fullest.

Carole was the loving wife of Anthony Orozco....

Dec 27, 2025

Bonita S. "Bonnie" Nunes (nee Pavlina), age 77, of Gates Mills, passed away December 27, 2025. Bonnie was born September 26, 1948 in Cleveland, OH to the late Andrew and Margaret (nee Tancek) Pavlina.

Bonnie loved painting, working on crossword puzzles, she was very quick witted with her jokes, family was everything to her as she was...

Dec 26, 2025

Janice M. Gamiere (nee Marnie), age 82, of Wickliffe, passed away December 26, 2025, surrounded by her family. Janice was born December 27, 1942 in Cleveland, OH to the late James and Florence (nee Behner) Marnie.

Janice enjoyed baking, loved going to have tea with family every Saturday, seeing plays at Playhouse Square, making trips to museums...

Dec 18, 2025

Frank D. Buttari, 76, of Willoughby, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on December 18, 2025. Born April 8, 1949, to the late Dominic and Angela (nee Cervone) Buttari, Frank prioritized his wife, children, and grandchildren above all else.

Frank was the loving husband of 55 years to Karen (nee Mocarski); supportive father to Scott, Stacy,...

Dec 12, 2025

"Friends are the family we choose"

And Kenny had a whole lot of family!!  Kenny loved you before he even met you and when he loved you -- you knew it!!  You probably would have gotten a phone call or 2 hundred so you didn't forget -- whether it was calling you for your birthday or him...

Dec 7, 2025

Ronald T. Wenderoth, age 70, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully December 7, 2025. Ronald was born July 30, 1955 in Jersey City, NJ to the late Delores Kramer (nee Wenderoth).

Ronald loved to work in the garden and had a passion for coin collecting.

Ronald was the beloved husband of Debbie (nee Clarke); dearest father...

Nov 29, 2025

Paul A. Link, age 74, of Strongsville, passed away November 29, 2025. Paul was born September 18, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Roy and Dolores (nee Heintz) Link.

Paul was a dedicated computer professional for nearly 44 years at the Sherwin Williams Co. in downtown Cleveland. He loved watching old black and white television shows,...

Nov 15, 2025

Greg J. Konte, 68, passed November 15, 2025, with his family by his side. He was born January 19th, 1957 in Euclid, Ohio.

He is survived by his daughters, Emily Konte-Giunta (Dominic Giunta) and Natalie Konte (Christian Bross); his brother James Konte (Terry Gundic); his sister Christine Konte-Schweizer (Albert Schweizer); his sister-in-law Donna Leone-Konte; and Mike Kraynik,...

Nov 10, 2025

Albert F. "Dutch" Cherne, age 98, of Wickliffe, passed away November 10, 2025. Mr. Cherne was born October 20, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank and Meta (nee Bartsch) Tscherne.

Albert was a U.S. Army Air Corps/Air Force veteran who served during World War II. He retired from the Lubrizol Corporation after working there for...

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...