Obituaries

Jan 15, 2024

Mark A. Santavicca, age 63, passed away January 15, 2024. Mark was born April 6, 1960 in Euclid, OH.

Mark was tender hearted, had a great sense of humor, loved music and cars.

Mark was the beloved son of the late Edmund and Mary Ann (nee Fazzan) Santavicca; dearest brother of Edmund (Mary, deceased) Santavicca,...

Jan 12, 2024

Lillian F. Cherne (nee Tegel), age 97, of Wickliffe, passed away January 12, 2024. Mrs. Cherne was born December 6, 1926 in Cleveland, OH to the late Frank and Frances (nee Smith) Tegel.

Lillian was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and baking, working in the...

Jan 12, 2024

David W. Jones, age 82, of Wickliffe, passed away January 12, 2024. David was born April 17, 1941 in Madisonville, KY to the late Rockford and Norene (nee Williams) Jones.

David was the beloved husband of the late Beverley (nee Ridley); dearest father of Laura Jones-Dineen and stepfather of Mark Modica; devoted grandfather of Eryn and Caitlyn...

Jan 8, 2024

Peggy D. White (nee Dominguez), age 68, of Willoughby, passed away January 8, 2024. She was born in Cleveland, OH on February 16, 1955 to the late Jesse and Theresa (nee Magana) Dominguez.

Peggy's greatest joy in life was being a mom and very involved in her children's lives. She served as a room mom and was...

Jan 7, 2024

David G. Gallik, age 74, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully January 7, 2024. He was born on August 9, 1949 in the city of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia to the late Andrew and Alma (nee Thomas) Gallik.

David was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, member of the American Legion Brewer Tarasco Post 7 and served...

Dec 16, 2023

Mario Anthony Durastante II, age 41, passed away December 16, 2023 at his home with his beloved wife by his side. Anthony was born on December 5, 1982 in Warren, OH.

Anthony married his best friend, Natalie (nee Harris) Durastante on December 22, 2017 and they were together for 11 years. He was a 2001 graduate of...

Dec 15, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" F. Zulijani, age 40, of Willowick, passed away suddenly on December 15, 2023 at his residence. He was born on May 3, 1983 in Cleveland, OH.

Tommy was the loving son of Bruno (deceased) and Ana Zulijani; loving brother to his sisters, Bridgette, Denise and Jennie and brother, Michael (Stephanie); loving father of Jonathan, Aubrey...

Dec 5, 2023

Robert Stone Mabe, age 57, of Concord Twp., passed away December 5, 2023. He was born on August 15, 1966 in Cleveland, OH.

Robert loved riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and DJing at many events. He was a dedicated family man, loved dogs, and was the official handyman, there was nothing that he could not fix, and...

Dec 4, 2023

Mary Ann Wolanin, age 62, passed away on December 4, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic.

Mary was the daughter of the late Stanley and Anne (Cazin) Wolanin; sister of Janet (Jim) Alexander and Jerry (Holly) Wolanin ; aunt of Jeffrey Wolanin and Jessica (Derrik) Heinzen.

Per Mary's wishes, private funeral services will be held.

Dec 1, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Donald S. Tanski, age 71, of Spring Hill, FL, formerly of Mentor and Wickliffe, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at St. John Vianney Church 7575 Bellflower Rd., Mentor (FAMILY AND FRIENDS PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Donald passed away peacefully December 1, 2023 and was born on July 6,...

Nov 30, 2023

Margaret Virginia Peck (nee Hardman), age 101, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, November 30, 2023. Margaret was an avid reader, gardener, golfer, crafter and enjoyed serving in her church as a Sunday School teacher and with the women's missionary group. Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren, often traveling to Arizona for...

Nov 28, 2023

Linda G. McGarvey (nee Wiley), age 76, of Wickliffe, passed away November 28, 2023. She was born on December 6, 1946 in Grove City, PA.

Linda was a member of Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church where she also sang in the choir. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Lake/Geauga Women's Bowling Association where...

Nov 27, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Rena H. Hill (nee Marcelli), age 95, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Hill passed away peacefully November 27, 2023 and was born on April 5, 1928 in Eveleth, MN.

Rena was a...

Nov 16, 2023

Anna J. Mocz (nee Caponi), age 100, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2023 at Concord Village Skilled Nursing.

Anna was the beloved wife of the late Joseph; dearest mother of Thomas (Colleen); devoted grandmother of Brian, Andrew (Stacey), Rob and great grandmother of Ashlyn, Taylor, Avery, Joseph, Sullivan, Lillian, Vivian and Evelyn, who will all miss...

Nov 12, 2023

Funeral Services for Leslie Conrad, age 81, of Willoughby, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at New Promise Church 8761 Euclid-Chardon Rd., Kirtland (Family and Friends Please Meet at Church). Les passed away peacefully November 12, 2023 at Brookdale Assisted Living & Memory Care in Wickliffe. He was born on March 22, 1942 in...

Nov 11, 2023

Lulubelle Brown (nee Murphy), age 81, of Wickliffe and formerly of Columbia, SC, passed away peacefully November 11, 2023. Lulubelle was born on November 16, 1941 in Kenmawr, PA to the late William and Margaret May (nee Mixter) Murphy.

Lulubelle was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 3863 in Eastlake as well as a member...

Nov 6, 2023

Paula Jo DiDona (nee Fisher), age 74, passed away quietly on November 6, 2023, surrounded by the love and warmth of her family. Paula was born on April 24, 1949 in Cleveland, OH. She attended St Philomena's and Shaw High School. Paula married the love of her life Tony DiDona on June 17, 1967. Tony and Paula raised their...

Nov 3, 2023

Anthony Oschip, age 85, of Willoughby, passed away November 3, 2023. He was born in Clymer, PA to the late Metro and Piza (nee Truenchalk). Anthony was the last remaining member in his family of eleven children.

Anthony was an honorable U.S. Army Veteran and attended John Carroll University. He loved to putter around the house and...

Oct 31, 2023

Amy Bowen Riski passed away on October 31, 2023, at 97, on her wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, Bill. Born in 1926, just before the resurgence of the Spanish flu, Amy's early life was marked by loss. However, she thrived under the loving care of her Artman grandparents in Caldwell, Ohio. Her boundless gratitude and chronic happiness defined...

Oct 28, 2023

Loretta Irene Kotula (nee Turnbull), born September 18, 1934 in Aultman, PA, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2023 in Hospice Care at The Inn at Olentangy Trail, Delaware, OH. Loretta was preceded in death by her parents Irwin and Ethel (nee Smith) Turnbull; husband, Karl and son, Mike. Loretta is survived by her brother, Irwin (Smitty) Turnbull; son, Bob...