Obituaries

Mar 1, 2025

Sybil G. Dobransky (nee Bannister), age 99, of Wickliffe, passed away March 1, 2025. Mrs. Dobransky was born January 27, 1926, in New Brunswick, Canada to the late Fletcher and Clara Bannister, and grew up in Petitcodiac, New Brunswick.

Sybil trained to be a registered nurse at Chipman Memorial Hospital in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. She worked...

Feb 25, 2025

We were blessed by two of the most amazing parents, Kathleen Kurtz and Joseph Siciliano, and with that came pride, respect and love. Joe was a pillar of the community and a father figure to all that worked for him.

His pride and joy in life was Petti's Pizza, which started with his late mother, Anna (nee...

Feb 24, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald J. Duplessis, age 87, formerly of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe (Family and Friends Please Meet at Church). Mr. Duplessis was born August 4, 1937 in East Cleveland, OH to the late Levi and Beatrice...

Feb 22, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Kay Lors, age 68, of Wheeling, WV, and formerly of Willowick, will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at St. Mary Magdalene Church 32114 Vine St., Willowick (FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Mary was born October 1, 1956 in Cleveland, OH to the late William F. and...

Feb 16, 2025

ROBERT "Bob" J. HUEBNER, age 96, of Willowick, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at Maple Ridge Senior Living in Willoughby. Born March 30, 1928, in Cleveland, OH, to the late John C. and Mary M. (nee Vogt) Huebner.

Bob was a resident of Willowick since 1956. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran of the...

Feb 9, 2025

The Funeral Liturgy for Mildred "Millie" Honkala-Laituri (nee Hakola), age 95, of Painesville Twp., will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Zion Lutheran Church 508 Eagle St., Fairport Harbor. Millie passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones February 9, 2025. She was born May 22, 1929 in Painesville, OH to the late Laurie...

Feb 3, 2025

Mass of Christian Burial for Louis C. Yanick, age 72, of Eastlake, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at St. Justin Martyr Church 35781 Stevens Blvd., Eastlake. Louis was born June 20, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late Stephen and Susan (nee Fertal).

Louis was a U.S. Army veteran, he was...

Feb 3, 2025

Thomas J. Bahr passed away suddenly February 3, 2025 at 61 years of age.

Tom was a loyal, dedicated, selfless person, who had empathy and compassion for others. He was a great man, always carrying his heart on his sleeve.

We will all miss you. Rest in peace my love - see you on the...

Jan 31, 2025

Jim P. Seymour, age 74, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1950, and grew up in Wickliffe, OH. Jim will be remembered for his larger-than-life spirit. He was known for his vibrant and boisterous celebrations with family and friends at his home, where everyone congregated for just about any occasion....

Jan 27, 2025

Carla J. Gibbs (nee DiVincenzo), age 66, of Eastlake, passed away January 27, 2025. Carla was born January 17, 1959 in Cleveland, OH to the late Fred and Josephine (nee Marotta) DiVincenzo.

She served as a PTA leader at Longfellow Elementary for many years and even long after her children attended the school. For 30 years she...

Jan 27, 2025

Frank Trebar, age 82, of Wickliffe, passed away January 27, 2025 after a courageous battle with Pancreatic Cancer. He was the beloved son of the late Anton and Marija (nee Luskovec) Trebar.

Frank was born in Britof, Slovenia, he later ventured to Cleveland, Ohio as a young adult, where he met Mary, the love of his life....

Jan 11, 2025

Lois Jean Lazure, affectionately known as 'Mimi', was born on March 4, 1934, and peacefully passed away on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in the comfort of her own home. She was 90 years old.

Mimi was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard Lazure, as well as her parents, Ethel Pauzer and...

Jan 5, 2025

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our beloved Gloria Slupek (nee D'Agostino), age 72, who left us unexpectedly on the evening of January 5, 2025.

Gloria was born on May 14th, 1952, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Carmela (nee DiPietro) and Leo D'Agostino. Gloria is survived by...

Dec 31, 2024

Daniel J. Gotti, age 84, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family December 31, 2024.

Daniel was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe. He loved to go fishing and enjoying the weekends at his family cottage at Pymatuning.

Daniel was the beloved husband...

Dec 26, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Mark A. Ozanick, age 61, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mark passed away December 26, 2024 and was born October 24, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to the late Leonard and Mary Ann (nee Glagola).

Dec 24, 2024

Helen Sabruno (nee DeCapua), age 95, passed away peacefully on Christmas Eve. She was born June 22, 1929 in Wickliffe, OH to the late Frank and Angelina (nee Tirabasso) DeCapua.

Helen was caring and loved by all who knew her. She was always the life of the party. Her fun-loving personality brought joy to friends and family....

Dec 22, 2024

CHARLSIE WILLIAMS (nee Chapman), age 86, of Warrensville Hts., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Charlsie enjoyed belonging to the VFW and Second Tabernacle Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking up some mean greens especially her collard greens, an avid baker of many sweets and enjoyed baking wedding cakes, pound cakes and cheesecakes, and she really...

Dec 21, 2024

Dolores M. Perusek (nee Kosmerl), age 88, beloved wife of the late Robert "Bob" passed away peacefully December 21, 2024. Dolores was married to Bob for 65 years before his passing in 2023. She was a devoted mother to Ken, Bob (Kathy) and Tom (Barb); cherished grandmother of twelve grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; beloved sister to the late...

Dec 9, 2024

Carol R. Turner, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully December 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, the OLMC Players Club, and The Eastside Irish-American Club. Carol was known for her beautiful smile, generous spirit, and boundless love for those around her. In 1957 Carol met and married Monroe J....

Dec 3, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Peter J. Nunes, age 87, of Willowick, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at St. Mary Magdalene Church 32114 Vine St., Willowick. Pete passed away December 3, 2024 and was born April 14, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to the late Nicholas and Maria (nee Rodriguez).

Pete worked...