Obituaries

Oct 23, 2023

Emily A. LaPorte (nee Giudice), age 97, formerly of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully October 23, 2023. Emily was born August 20, 1926 in Cleveland, OH.

Emily was the beloved wife of the late Vincent; dearest mother of Ray LaPorte and Arlene (Don) DiFonzo; devoted grandmother of Colleen (Jarrad) Lewis, Donny DiFonzo, Gina LaPorte, Michelle (David) Boals and...

Oct 22, 2023

Funeral Services for Carol Lee Harmon, age 75, of Willoughby, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 11th, 2023, at Nottingham Baptist Church 2921 Bishop Rd., Willoughby Hills. Mrs. Harmon passed away peacefully on October 22, 2023. She was born on February 4, 1948, in Berea, Ohio.

Carol was a member of Nottingham Baptist Church....

Oct 17, 2023

Laura B. Thompson (nee Zella), age 68, of Highland Hts., passed away peacefully October 17, 2023. Laura was born on May 29, 1955 in Mayfield Hts., OH to the late Alfred and Mary "Gladys" (nee Salamon) Zella.

Laura was born and raised in Mayfield and went to Mayfield Schools. When she was younger, she traveled a lot...

Oct 13, 2023

Jacqueline R. Raulinaitis (nee Pattlon), age 91, of Willowick, passed away October 13, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1932 in Cleveland, OH.

Jacqueline was the loving mother of Rolande (Martyn, deceased) Kreit, Maurice (Debbie) LaFond, Mark (Laurie, deceased) Lafond and of the late Michael Lafond; devoted grandmother of Justin Kreit, Eric Kreit, Beth Rogers and...

Oct 9, 2023

Margaret Balazs (nee Perinacci), age 82, of Wickliffe, passed away October 9, 2023. Mrs. Balazs was born on April 2, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to the late Rocco and Clara (nee Daddario) Perinacci.

Margaret was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church and was a very avid golfer.

Margaret was the beloved...

Oct 8, 2023

Eunice L. Yakkel (nee Brittan), age 84, of Wickliffe, passed away October 8, 2023. Mrs. Yakkel was born on December 29, 1938 in Sandy Creek Twp., PA to the late Thomas and Mildred (nee Hunt) Brittan.

Eunice worked as a registered nurse at UH Richmond Hts. Hospital for many years, retiring in 2000. After her retirement, she...

Oct 1, 2023

Elsie A. Gilson (nee Pinch), age 104, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully October 1, 2023. Mrs. Gilson was born on July 2, 1919 in the city of New Castle in Ontario, Canada.

Elsie enjoyed sewing and going to her family's cottage in Algonquin Highlands in Ontario, Canada.

Elsie was the beloved wife of the late...

Sep 28, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Petti (nee Formica), age 100, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3rd at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mrs. Petti passed away peacefully September 28, 2023. She was born on January 4, 1923 in Rossiter, PA.

Mary had been a resident...

Sep 26, 2023

Marilyn J. Janco (nee Mester), age 90, of Willoughby and formerly of Wickliffe and Lakewood, passed away peacefully September 26, 2023.

Family was everything to Marilyn, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a people person, who was very gentle, calm and nurturing to all who knew her, and was a huge animal lover, especially of...

Sep 21, 2023

Sharlene Fern Inman (nee Wintrich), age 84, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully September 21, 2023, while being surrounded by family every day prior to her passing.

Sharlene was the dearest mother to her daughter, Sharon and sons, Richard, Jeffrey and James; devoted grandmother of Zachary; dear sister to her sisters, Diane and Gayle and brother, Jack; dear...

Sep 10, 2023

Dan passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023, at his home in Kent, OH. He leaves behind his loving family, close co-workers, and good friends. He was known to us all as a caring and compassionate man. Upon graduating from the Ringling School of Art and Design and the University of Florida, he went to work for Howard...

Sep 4, 2023

Marie A. DiSiena (nee Iafelice), age 97, formerly of Willoughby and former longtime resident of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully September 4, 2023. Mrs. DiSiena was born on June 14, 1926 in Wickliffe, OH.

Marie was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church where she was also a member of the Mt. Carmel Society. She...

Aug 28, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Dolores A. Gallo (nee Masciarelli), age 91, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 1, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe (Please Meet at Church). Mrs. Gallo passed away peacefully August 28, 2023. She was born on June 12, 1932 in Cleveland, OH to...

Aug 28, 2023

Kathleen E. Hoffmann (nee Easton), age 77, of Eastlake, passed away August 28, 2023. She was born on July 11, 1946 in Cleveland, OH to the late James and Ruth (nee Justice) Easton.

Kathleen was a longtime member of the Wickliffe Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. She had a passion for crafts, especially crocheting, ceramics, and coloring. She...

Aug 21, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Ann Marie Homa, age 60, of Willoughby, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Ann was born on January 24, 1963 in Cleveland, OH to the late Joseph and Joan (nee Niebel) Homa.

Ann was the former...

Aug 16, 2023

Santo Insana, age 86, of Wickliffe, passed away August 16, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1937 in San Pier Niceto, Sicily to the late Antonino and Concetta (nee Certo).

Santo was known for his strong work ethic, sense of humor, and quick wit.

Santo was the former husband of the late Maria (nee...

Aug 14, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for David J. Sasek, Sr., age 83, of Wickliffe and formerly of Beaverdale, PA, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. David passed away peacefully August 14, 2023 with his family by his side. He was born on May 11,...

Aug 13, 2023

Jody Lynn Miller, age 51, of Concord Twp., passed away August 13, 2023. She was born on January 30, 1972 in Dubuque, IA to the late Lester V., Jr. and Sonja (nee Ahlers) Miller.

Jody was the most energetic and selfless person who was very dedicated to her family. She loved animals, especially her dogs and her...

Aug 5, 2023

Mass of Christian Burial for Casimir J. Kacperski, age 99, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Mr. Kacperski passed away August 5, 2023 and was born on March 1, 1924 in Cleveland, OH to the late Julius and Alexandria (nee Jurkowski)....

Aug 4, 2023

William M. Christoff, age 86, of Wickliffe, passed away Friday, August 4, 2023.

Bill was an active parishioner of Holy Resurrection (St. Stephen's) Byzantine Catholic Church in Euclid. He served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1957 achieving an E-5 Sargeant status and worked as a corporate tax accountant at Brush Wellman, retiring after 37 years. Bill and...