Obituaries

Feb 17, 2024

Our beloved father, grandfather, and husband, William E. "Bud" Howe, age 90, passed away February 17, 2024.

Bud was a longtime employee of the Coca-Cola Company, where he retired after 42 years. He also worked for Century 21 Real Estate and the News-Herald.

Bud was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and a talented musician who...

Feb 16, 2024

Theresa A. "Tess" Eyerman, age 87, daughter of Edward and Anna Eyerman (both deceased), sister of the following deceased: Edward (Veronica) Eyerman, John (Rosemary) Eyerman, Amy (Harry Freedlin aka big band leader Blue Barron) Eyerman, Jeanette Butler, George Eyerman, Mary (William) Page, and Louise (Chuck) Juretic, and her beloved dogs Schultzy, Schotzie, and B.C. Theresa was a loving Aunt...

Feb 12, 2024

Mary K. Rich (nee Marvin), age 78, of Willowick, passed away peacefully February 12, 2024 while being surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 23, 1945 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward and Ethel (nee Polgar) Marvin.

Mary loved to go fishing, working on puzzles, reading and working in her yard.

Mary...

Feb 12, 2024

Barbara Ann Petras (nee Buynak), age 82, leaves behind to cherish her memories, her beloved husband of 62 years, Stephen G. Petras; her loving children, Katherine Lorman (Leonard), Barbara L. Petras, Cheryl Petras and Mary Kay Haba (Charles); her precious grandchildren, Kaitlin Lorman-Records (Robert), Nathaniel Molek and Brenton Petras.

Barbara devoted her life to her family, pets...

Feb 6, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Anthony M. Giblock, age 72, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024 at Immaculate Conception Church 37932 Euclid Ave., Willoughby (Family and Friends Please Meet at Church). Anthony passed away February 6, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 13, 1951 in Altoona, PA to...

Feb 4, 2024

Louise C. Palermo (nee Branco), age 96, passed away February 4, 2024. Mrs. Palermo was born May 8, 1927 in Cleveland, OH to the late Biagio and Constance (nee Procassi) Branco.

Louise was a homemaker who was an incredible cook, loved making crafts and flower arranging. She was a former member of the Italian Sons and Daughters...

Feb 3, 2024

Barbara A. Hacking (nee Bestgen), age 80, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully February 3, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Barbara was born October 15, 1943 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harry and Norma (nee Lockner) Bestgen.

Barbara graduated from Wickliffe High School in 1961. She worked at the Auburn Career Center, where she eventually...

Jan 22, 2024

Susan Urankar, age 66, of Mentor and a former resident of Wickliffe passed away January 22, 2024. Susan was born May 5, 1957 in Euclid, OH to the late Matthias and Lucille (nee LoSchiavo) Urankar. Susan graduated from Wickliffe High School in 1975. She was formerly employed by Sears Logistics, OfficeMax Call Center Mentor, CBS Transportation and eventually retired...

Jan 21, 2024

Jeffrey A. Meyer, age 65 of Willoughby Hills, passed away January 21, 2024 with his family by his side following a brief and hard-fought battle with cancer.

Jeff was born in Euclid, Ohio on February 17, 1958 to Benedetta C. "Betty" (nee Cefaratti) and Robert J. Meyer Sr. After graduating from Willoughby South High School in 1976,...

Jan 15, 2024

Mass of Christian Burial for Connie LeBlanc (nee Tirabasso), age 98, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.

Connie LeBlanc passed away January 15, 2024, at Brookdale Senior Living of Wickliffe.

She was born on November 25, 1925,...

Jan 15, 2024

Caroline Bernardinetti (nee Meeks), age 72, survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Donald; son, Michael (April); grandchildren, Dallas, Michael Jr. (Emma), Mia, Dominic and her great-grandchild Layla; aunt and close friend to many.

Carol was preceded in death by her daughter, Lisa Bernardinetti, parents, Frank and Louise Meeks; sister, Pamela Fratena and brothers, Eugene, Douglas...

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.