Obituaries

Jun 28, 2024

Antonio "Tony" Colosi, age 85, a longtime resident of Wickliffe, passed away June 28, 2024. Tony was born May 29, 1939 in the town of San Pier Niceto in the province of Messina, Sicily in Italy to the late Francesco and Venera (nee Catanese).

He retired from the East Ohio Gas Co. in 1995 after working for...

Jun 23, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Joudat Said, age 90, of Willowick, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1, 2024 at St. Maron Church 1245 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland. Joudat passed away June 23, 2024. He was born July 7, 1933 in Syria.

Joudat was a graduate of Lakeland Community College and retired from Lincoln Electric....

Jun 19, 2024

Edward M. Kujala age 78, of Mentor-on-the-Lake was called to his eternal home on June 19, 2024. He passed away peacefully at Hospice of Western Reserve. Mr. Kujala was born on August 3, 1945 in Painesville, Ohio. He was a member of St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Painesville.  His parents Toivo Kujala and Eva (nee Rein) Kujala,...

Jun 12, 2024

Patti Britton (nee McMullen), age 60, of Wickliffe, passed away June 12, 2024. Patti was born July 5, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Francine (nee Ranallo) McMullen.

Patti was an active member with the A.A. community and at one time she was very active with Wickliffe Schools PTA. She loved going on cruises,...

Jun 7, 2024

Peter R. Wolfgram, age 76, passed away June 7, 2024. He was loved and will be missed by his loving wife, Karen; children, Adam and Heather Spolarich; grandchildren, Jacob, Jordan and Madison; brothers, Mike (Lisa) and Steven (Kathleen); dear uncle to his nieces.

Peter's passion for education, coaching and music touched all who knew him. Special thanks...

Jun 6, 2024

David J. Koepke, age 66, of Willowick, passed away June 6, 2024, at Hero Harbor VA Hospice in Cleveland.

Dave was the beloved son of the late Reno and Adelaide (nee Golden); dearest brother of Karen Said (Joudat), Denise Echols (John) and of the late Patrick, Gail, and Keith (Ann, deceased); dear uncle to many nieces and...

Jun 6, 2024

Loretta A. Reiblein (nee Wharton), age 85, of Mentor, passed away June 6, 2024. Loretta was born December 31, 1938 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Eliza (nee Dawe) Wharton.

Loretta retired from the 3M Corporation and after retiring from 3M, she then worked at Libra Industries for 5 years as an inspection supervisor. She...

May 22, 2024

Evelyn Juanita Nevel (nee Cook), age 89, departed this life on May 22, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

Born the eldest of 5 children to Clifton L. and Addie Lee Cook in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on June 23, 1934, Evelyn and her family moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1941, where she attended Cleveland Public Schools, graduating from John...

May 13, 2024

Keith H. Brown, age 91, of Wickliffe, passed away May 13, 2024. Mr. Brown was born October 18, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to the late Herman and Margaret (nee Thompson).

Keith was an avid tennis player and loved spending every moment possible with his family.

Keith was the beloved husband of the late Janet (nee...

May 11, 2024

Vivian L. Whitaker (nee Dixon), age 91, of Willowick, passed away May 11, 2024. Mrs. Whitaker was born January 10, 1933 in Cleveland, OH to the late Peter and Lois (nee Rice) Dixon.

Vivian was a longtime member of the Eastern Star Golden Rule Chapter 442 in Chagrin Falls, the American Legion Brewer Tarasco Post 7 Auxiliary...

May 10, 2024

Christine E. May, age 64, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully May 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 13, 1959 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harold and Erna (nee Guenther).

Christine grew up in Wickliffe and graduated from Wickliffe High School in 1977 and years later became involved with the Wickliffe Alumni...

May 6, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Timothy "Tim" David Joseph Finucan, Sr., age 72, of Eastlake, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe (FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Tim passed away May 6, 2024. He was born February 4, 1952 in Cleveland, OH...

May 4, 2024

Barbara A. Robertson (nee Jastal), age 77, of Willowick, passed away May 4, 2024. She was born April 12, 1947 in Cleveland, OH.

Barbara loved feeding her neighbor's dogs and always had treats on hand for them and going to Anthony's Family Restaurant with family and friends. She also thoroughly enjoyed softball, bowling, and playing games on...

Apr 28, 2024

MARY ANN HINK (nee Karleski), age 87, passed away April 28, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Ralph; dearest mother of Greg (Lisa), Ralph (Diane), and Frank; devoted grandmother of Kevin, Matt, C.J. (Brittany), Kelsey, Jeff, Jenny (Mitch), and Kaila (Drew); step-grandmother of Dylan (Sammi) and Meghan (Dustin); great grandmother of Kevin, Kourtney, and Kenny; step-great grandmother of Audrey...

Apr 27, 2024

Leroy C. Getz, age 86, formerly of Aurora Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family April 27, 2024. Leroy was born October 27, 1937 in Cleveland, OH to the late Robert and Ila (Whitcomb).

Leroy grew up in Wickliffe and graduated from Wickliffe High School in 1955. Leroy resided in Mentor, Eastlake (Surfside), Solon and...

Apr 25, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Cora M. Fatica (nee Cirino), age 88, of Wickliffe, will be held at 12:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Ss. Robert and William Church 367 East 260th St., Euclid. Mrs. Fatica passed away April 25, 2024 and was born June 17, 1935 in Cleveland, OH to the late Anthony and Virginia (nee...

Apr 20, 2024

Hilde M. Hura (nee Madler), age 99, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully April 20, 2024, just three days shy of her 100th birthday. She was born April 23, 1924 in Pottendorf, Austria to late Johann Lach and Maria Madler.

Hilde immigrated to the United States on May 14, 1947 and she retired from Reliance Electric as a...

Apr 14, 2024

Richard Allen was born to father, Richard Jameson and mother, Essie Allen Gross on November 26, 1957 in Manhattan, New York.

Richard attended PS33 elementary school and attended School District 75 High School in New York City. He enjoyed playing basketball and spending time with family and friends. He worked as a skilled laborer in factories and...

Apr 14, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Dr. Louis J. Vitantonio "Doc", age 88, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at St. Francis of Assisi Church 6850 Mayfield Rd., Gates Mills. Louis was born December 4, 1935 in Wickliffe, OH to the late Peter and Clara (nee Cirino).

Doc was a U.S....

Apr 9, 2024

Joan Muller (nee Humiston), age 95, of Wickliffe, passed away April 9, 2024. She was born April 23, 1928, to Harry and Clara (nee Hobbs) Humiston and joins her late husband Richard "Dick" Muller in rest.

Joan was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother (a.k.a. Nana) who is survived by daughters Linda Adkins, Judy Ditto, and Sue...