Obituaries

Oct 25, 2019

David Lee Bortnick, Jr., age 60, of Concord Twp., passed away October 25, 2019. He was born on June 30, 1959 in Meadville, PA.

David was a member of Shoregate United Methodist Church where he was greatly loved. He was an excellent swimmer, participated in Special Olympics, a bowler, loved his music and dancing. The biggest joy...

Oct 24, 2019

WALLENCHECK

LAURA JEAN WALLENCHECK, age 70, passed away October 24, 2019. Daughter of John and the late Loretta (nee DiOrio); sister of John, Carole and Elizabeth. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Laura's memory to the Alzheimer's Association of Cleveland 23215 Commerce Park, Suite 300 Beachwood, OH 44122. A brief ceremony will take place...

Oct 14, 2019

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Jo Ann (nee Curtis) Dulc on October 14, 2019. Born on March 30, 1925, to Joseph Curtis and Sophia (nee Nirka) Curtis in McKees Rocks, PA. Jo Ann moved with her family to the Cleveland area in her youth.

Jo Ann is preceded in death by her...

Oct 5, 2019

Maureen T. Ickes (nee Gallagher), entered into rest on October 5, 2019. Maureen was preceded in death by her husband Harold J. Ickes.

She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen I. (Robert) Harris and her granddaughter Sabrina C. Harris.

The family will receive friends at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe on Friday,...

Sep 26, 2019

WILLIAMS

ALICE FELICIA WILLIAMS, age 59, passed away September 26, 2019. She was born on November 17, 1959 in Chicago, IL to Charlsie (nee Chapman) and Hudon Williams. Alice is survived by her mother Charlsie and was preceded in death by her father Hudon; she leaves to mourn her sister Rose Marie (Raymond Oliver) Paisant of Burbank,...

Sep 20, 2019

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Ann Heiss (nee Koziol), age 83, of Wickliffe, will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday September 26, 2019 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe (Family and Friends Please Meet at Church). Mrs. Heiss passed away September 20, 2019 and was born on September 8, 1936 in Colebrook, OH.

Sep 10, 2019

Dorothy Alice Zimmerman (nee Bley), age 98, a longtime resident of Wickliffe, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Dorothy was born in Phinneyville, PA in 1921 to the late Armin and Rebecca (nee Dietz) Bley. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church.

Dorothy is survived by her sons Dale (Jill), Paul (Ron Rock) and daughter Diane...

Sep 7, 2019

Kenneth D. Novak, age 70, of Wickliffe, passed away September 7, 2019. He was born on September 21, 1948 in Cleveland, OH.

Kenny was a father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend with a constant smile, infectious laugh and flawless hair and teeth. Funny, charming, caring, encouraging and sense of taste made him insanely likeable. He simply...

Sep 5, 2019

Francesco Continenza, affectionately known as Uncle Frank, age 87 of Wickliffe, OH passed away September 5, 2019 at Hospice of Western Reserve. He was born September 24, 1931 in Cerchio, Italy to Francesco & Gemma (D'Amore) Continenza (both deceased). Francesco immigrated to Cleveland, OH in December 1955 to reside with family.

He found employment within a week...

Sep 3, 2019

Gail Koepke, age 68, of Wickliffe, passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic from complications of Crohns Disease.

She was a longtime employee of Progressive Insurance. Gail was born on February 12, 1951 to the late Reno and Adelaide (nee Golden) Koepke. Gail was a much loved daughter, sister, aunt and great aunt...

Sep 3, 2019

Leslie Kelly, age 83, of North Ridgeville, passed away September 3, 2019.

Born January 6, 1936, in Glasgow, Scotland, he had been a resident of Wickliffe before residing in North Ridgeville.

Leslie was a U.S. Army veteran, Freemason and member of the East Gate Masonic Lodge #796 and the UAW Local 122. He loved to...

Sep 2, 2019

Paula E. (nee Santa Maria) Cicigoi of Wickliffe, peacefully passed away at home on September 2, 2019 at the age of 90. Beloved wife of the late Angelo Cicigoi for 59 years. Loving mother of Kenneth (Amy), Karen (deceased), Victoria (Perry) Kibby, and Barbara (William) Toth; loving grandmother of Kelsey and Tyler Cicigoi, Vincent, Anthony, Nicholas and Isabella Kibby;...

Aug 31, 2019

SOSENKO

PETER P. SOSENKO, age 95, U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away August 31, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee LaVigna); dear brother of the following deceased: Alex (Doris), Andrew (Helen), John, Ted (Carmie), Basil, Simon and Mary Pechnik; loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Funeral Services 10:30 a.m. Thursday September 5th at THE ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE...

Aug 24, 2019

Catherine B. Gudowicz (nee Elshaw), age 92, of Chesterland and formerly of Wickliffe, passed away August 24, 2019. Mrs. Gudowicz was born on March 28, 1927 in Cleveland, OH.

Catherine was a member of the Wickliffe Senior Center. She was the kindest, warm hearted, caring and loving person in the world.

Catherine was the dearest...

Aug 22, 2019

Funeral Services for Gladys I. Metz (nee Green), age 80, of Euclid, will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday August 27, 2019 at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Metz passed away August 22, 2019 and was born on February 25, 1939 in Wheeling, WV.

Gladys was a member of Eastern Star Miriam Chapter One....

Aug 19, 2019

Funeral Services for John Kenneth Hart, Sr., age 76, of Wickliffe will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday August 23, 2019 at Nottingham Baptist Church 2921 Bishop Rd., Willoughby Hills. Mr. Hart passed away August 19, 2019 and was born on July 24, 1943 in Cleveland, OH.

The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday August...

Aug 5, 2019

Memorial Services for Darlene A. Kujala (nee Burns), age 67, of Mentor on the Lake, will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday August 12, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church 250 Bowhall Rd., Painesville. Mrs. Kujala passed away August 5, 2019 and was born on June 13, 1952 in Struthers, OH.

Darlene was a member of St. Paul...

Aug 3, 2019

William A. Davis, age 104, of Wickliffe passed away peacefully on August 3, 2019. Born November 6, 1914 in Columbus, Ohio, he was a Wickliffe resident for 60 years.

Bill was a captain in the U.S. Army during WWII in the Asiatic Pacific Campaign and served as a field artillery commander and communications officer for 65 months....

Jul 31, 2019

Funeral Services for Robert A. Michel, age 62, of Wickliffe, will be at 6:00 p.m. Sunday August 4, 2019 at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mr. Michel passed away July 31, 2019 and was born on April 30, 1957 in East Cleveland, OH.

Robert was a member of the American Legion Post 678, a...

Jul 22, 2019

Funeral Services for Barbara J. Alexander (nee Feather), age 80, of Painesville and formerly of Wickliffe, will be at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday July 30, 2019 at First Baptist Church of Willowick 31433 Vine St., Willowick. Mrs. Alexander passed away on July 22, 2019 and was born on August 8, 1938 in Newburg, WV.

Barbara was a devout...