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James W. Burkhardt

James W. Burkhardt

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...

Florence P. (Bristo)  Burkhardt

Florence P. (Bristo) Burkhardt

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...

Marilyn "Nama" J. (Krause)  Helm

Marilyn "Nama" J. (Krause) Helm

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...

Mary Anne Vilyus

Mary Anne Vilyus

Aug 14, 2025

Mary Anne Vilyus (nee Novak), beloved wife, sister, and cherished friend to many, passed away suddenly on August 14, 2025, in Conway, South Carolina, at the age of 79.

Born on July 3, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Anne grew up in the Cleveland area where she would spend much of her life. She attended West Tech High School and went...

Dennis Cancasci

Dennis Cancasci

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...

Richard J. Trebar

Richard J. Trebar

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...

Earl M. Welniak

Earl M. Welniak

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...

Lucille R. (Billich)  Zivkovich

Lucille R. (Billich) Zivkovich

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...

Joseph P. Santucci

Joseph P. Santucci

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...

Janet S. (Sprinkle)  Wood

Janet S. (Sprinkle) Wood

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...

Tina M. Nielsen

Tina M. Nielsen

Jul 24, 2025

Tina M. Nielsen, age 61, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully July 24, 2025. Tina was born August 29, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to the late Eugene Nielsen and Leanne Geletka (nee Calabrese).

Tina loved her music which was a deep part of her soul, especially classic rock of the 60s, 70s and 80s, that helped her...

Marie M. (Delguyd)  Przeracki

Marie M. (Delguyd) Przeracki

Jul 7, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Marie M. Przeracki (nee Delguyd), age 92, of Wickliffe, will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Przeracki passed away July 7, 2025. She was born July 9, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank and Bessie (nee...

Jeffrey S. Bogo

Jeffrey S. Bogo

Jul 2, 2025

Jeffrey S. Bogo, age 74, of Euclid, passed away July 2, 2025. Jeff was born August 30, 1950 in Cleveland, OH to the late John and Laverne (nee Puhalla) Bogo.

Jeff was a graduate of St. Joseph High School class of 1968. He worked as a locomotive engineer for Conrail and was also a former Longshoreman.

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William "Bill" S. Yanesh, Jr.

William "Bill" S. Yanesh, Jr.

Jul 1, 2025

A Memorial Mass for William "Bill" S. Yanesh, Jr., age 66, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Bill passed away peacefully after fighting a six-year courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1958 in East Cleveland, OH...

Scott G. Scowary

Scott G. Scowary

Jun 29, 2025

Scott Gene Scowary of Painesville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 29, 2025. Scott was 50 years old and he was the youngest of seven children born to Eugene and Beverly Scowary of Wickliffe, OH.

Scott was preceded in death by his father, Eugene (1999), mother, Beverly (2003), oldest sister, Susan Vincent (2015), and...

Emily F. (Balozy)  Evans

Emily F. (Balozy) Evans

Jun 27, 2025

Emily F. Evans (nee Balozy), age 74, of Wickliffe, passed away June 27, 2025. Emily was born September 28, 1950 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Lucille (nee Rinkoski) Balozy.

Emily was a huge Dr. Who fan, loved Halloween, shopping, lighthouses, most of all she loved spending quality time with her grandchildren and spoiling them....

Lillian J. (Ster)  Cendrowski

Lillian J. (Ster) Cendrowski

Jun 27, 2025

Lillian J. Cendrowski (nee Ster), age 89, of Willoughby Hills, passed away June 27, 2025. Mrs. Cendrowski was born December 16, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late Peter and Mary (nee Muhic) Ster.

Lillian was a longtime member of Bethel Lutheran Church and she thoroughly enjoyed playing golf.

Lillian was the beloved wife of...

John D. Senuta, Jr.

John D. Senuta, Jr.

Jun 23, 2025

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Louise M. Simon

Louise M. Simon

Jun 23, 2025

Louise Mildred Simon, age 96, a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025.

Louise was born on April 12, 1929, to Joseph and Mildred Simon (nee Morris). Raised in a close-knit family, Louise developed a lifelong commitment to faith, family, and community—values that guided her throughout her life.

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John E. Zalokar

John E. Zalokar

Jun 20, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for John E. Zalokar, age 82, of Wickliffe, will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. John was born on July 22, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Gilmour Academy, John Carroll University (B.B.A.) and served in the...

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