Obituaries

May 12, 2020

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....

May 7, 2020

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,...

May 1, 2020

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...

Apr 30, 2020

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...

Apr 28, 2020

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...

Apr 25, 2020

Steven S. Giegerich, age 50, passed away April 25, 2020. He was born on September 2, 1969 in Euclid, OH.

Steven was the beloved son of Laurence L. and Patricia A. (nee Siciliano) Giegerich; dearest brother of Glen (Stella) Giegerich, Gregory J. (Kelly) Giegerich and Laurence D. (Patricia) Giegerich; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Apr 22, 2020

Minister Daisy Lewis Simmons, left this earthly realm the morning of April 22, 2020 and entered into eternity. She was 73 years young. She spent the majority of her time loving on her children, grandchildren, other family members, friends and neighbors. Many lessons were learned from spending time with her, but the most profound experiences were most recent. It...

Apr 18, 2020

Catherine Louise Kubitza (nee Chenock), entered into eternal life on April 18, 2020. She grew up in Southwestern Pennsylvania and moved to Ohio when she married her husband Steve in 1958. Catherine lived a devout Catholic life and was a caring mother, devoted wife, and sincere friend to many. She will be remembered for living a passionate life and...

Apr 16, 2020

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...

Apr 13, 2020

Jean M. Carpenter (nee Hocevar), age 85, of Mentor, passed away April 13, 2020. She was born on May 26, 1934 in Cleveland, OH.

Jean was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe, where she formerly resided, having moved there in 1963. She was also a former resident of Euclid. Jean loved to...

Apr 11, 2020

Charles J. "Chuck" Jambor, age 93, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Born September 6, 1926 in Cleveland, OH, he was a lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio. He graduated from East Tech High School. Charles served in the U.S. Navy during WWII, having attended Navy Electrical School. Charles was a member of the Wickliffe American Legion Post...

Apr 9, 2020

Marc J. Canitia, age 57, passed away April 9, 2020. He was born on October 28, 1962 in Cleveland, OH.

Marc was a devout Oakland Raiders and Pittsburgh Penguins fan. He loved his two dogs Elkie and Misty.

Marc was the beloved son of Joan (nee Woods) (William) Schmidt; dearest brother of Thomas, Jr., Frank...

Apr 7, 2020

Arlene M. Sutton (nee Neal) age 91, of Wickliffe for over 65 years, passed away April 7, 2020 and was born on February 9, 1929 in Cleveland, OH.

Arlene was a huge animal lover who supported many non-profit animal charities. She loved nature and all of God's creatures.

Arlene was the dearest mother of Dan...

Apr 4, 2020

Virginia B. "Ginny" McDowell (nee Bailey), age 80, of Willoughby, entered into rest April 4, 2020 and was born on January 28, 1940 in Cleveland, OH.

Virginia was the loving mother of David Drumm, Donald (DeAnna) Drumm and Shonna Govitz; devoted grandmother of Daniel (Tiffany) Drumm, Brionna Nolan, Shon Neal and great grandmother of Liam Drumm. She...

Apr 2, 2020

Joseph C. Oppedisano, age 86, of Wickliffe, passed away April 2, 2020. He was born on September 22, 1933 in Locri, Reggio Calabria, Italy.

Joseph was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe, the Wickliffe Italian American Club and Knights of Columbus. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially loved hunting and fishing,...

Mar 29, 2020

ERMA V. SCARINZI, age 82, formerly of Binghamton, NY, passed away March 29, 2020. Erma was a long-time resident of Wickliffe for 70 years. She enjoyed baking, gardening, shopping, and most of all, going out to eat with friends and family.

Erma was the beloved grandmother of Nichole (Dan) Horton, Kyle (Lauren) Scarinzi, and Megan Scarinzi. Devoted...

Mar 16, 2020

Bernadine A. Berinti (nee Cizauskas), age 81, of Willoughby, passed away March 16, 2020. Mrs. Berinti was born on October 20, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Bernadine was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe. She was a professional garage saler, power shopper and a great Christmas decorator.

Bernadine was the beloved...

Mar 13, 2020

Graveside Services for Harriette T. Suhadolnik (nee Conductor), age 72, of Wickliffe, will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 19, 2020 at All Souls Cemetery 10366 Chardon Rd., Chardon Twp. (Please Meet at Front Entrance). Mrs. Suhadolnik passed away March 13, 2020 and was born on September 27, 1947 in Cleveland, OH.

During her years at Metal...

Mar 4, 2020

Mass of Christian Burial for Louise G. Gamiere (nee DiCillo) age 88, of Wickliffe since 1957, will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 9, 2020 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Gamiere passed away March 4, 2020 and was born on April 23, 1931 in Cleveland, OH.

Louise was a member...

Mar 2, 2020

PODHOR

ROBERT THOMAS PODHOR, age 84, passed away March 2, 2020. Dearest father of Robert; dear brother of the late George. Robert was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran.

Private services to be held by the family. ARRANGEMENTS BY ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.

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