Obituaries

Jun 12, 2026

Pauline Mary Lattanzio (nee Renzella), age 105, left us peacefully in her sleep on June 12, 2026. She is now with all the loved ones that passed before her and are watching over all of us.

Pauline was born on February 1, 1921, in Benwood, WV, and moved to Wickliffe in 1953 where she spent the last 73 years of her...

Jun 10, 2026

Kenneth L. Justice, age 72, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully June 10, 2026. He was born September 28, 1953 in Erie, PA to the late Robert and Velma (nee Swisher) Justice.

Ken was an Eagle Scout since he was as a kid and volunteered for many years as an adult with the Boy Scouts. He worked as a mechanical designer for...

Jun 8, 2026

Kevin W. Rotondo, of Wickliffe, passed away June 8, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on February 5, 1963, in Willoughby, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the late Albert and Martha (nee Thompson) Rotondo.

Kevin dedicated much of his life to the noble field of healthcare. He served with distinction as a paramedic for Cleveland EMS for many...

Jun 6, 2026

Tonya M. DiFranco (nee Traylor), age 48, passed away peacefully June 6, 2026, after a long, hard-fought battle with cancer. Tonya was born May 2, 1978 in Euclid, OH.

Tonya lived her life to the fullest. She was a very good athlete who loved volleyball, softball and basketball. Tonya attended Richmond Heights City Schools and later went on to attend Bowling...

Jun 5, 2026

Mildred J. Bertagnolli (nee Godak), aged 97, departed this life peacefully on June 5, 2026. Born on January 14, 1929, in Adrian, Pennsylvania, she was the cherished daughter of the late Teofil and Teofila (nee Konnick) Godak, who was the youngest of ten children.

She enjoyed working at Weight Watchers, where she made many meaningful friendships as well as when she...

May 27, 2026

Margaret E. Mitch (nee Jennison), of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on November 17, 1949, in Euclid, OH, Margaret’s life was marked by unwavering faith, devoted service, and enduring love for family and community.

For over two decades, Margaret faithfully served as a school bus driver for the Willoughby-Eastlake School District, embodying...

May 16, 2026

Frank Joseph Sill, cherished son, brother, uncle, and friend, peacefully passed away on May 16, 2026, at the age of 61. Born on June 26, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Joseph and Linda (nee Galati), Frank's life was a bright and loving presence to all who knew him.

Frank’s early years were shaped by his education at Our Lady...

May 15, 2026

Patricia A. Giegerich (nee Siciliano), age 85, peacefully passed away on May 15, 2026. Born on October 18, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, Patricia was the cherished daughter of the late Dominic and Rosalie (nee Guccardo) Siciliano.

Throughout her life, Patricia found joy and fulfillment in her work as a florist, sharing her love for flowers with those around her. Her passion...

May 7, 2026

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Kimberly A. Gast-Masetta, age 54, of Wickliffe, who departed on May 7, 2026. Born on May 22, 1971, in Euclid, Ohio, Kimberly graced her community and loved ones with her warmth and artistic talents.

A gifted freelance graphic designer, Kimberly brought to life numerous album covers for local bands, leaving...

May 7, 2026

Robert J. Pavlovich, age 73, passed away May 7, 2026. Robert was born July 23, 1952 in East Cleveland, OH to the late Paul and Carroll (nee McDonald) Pavlovich.

Bob was a 1971 graduate of Euclid High School. He was a successful business owner working as a carpenter and did the cabinets and dressing rooms for the PacSun stores over the...

Apr 25, 2026

Emma F. Gaetano (nee Vellucci), age 98, of Wickliffe, passed away April 25, 2026. She was born November 13, 1927 in Ss. Cosma e Damiano, Italy to the late Giovanni and Maria (nee Vozzolo) Vellucci.

Emma was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Wickliffe. She was recognized by the Wickliffe Hall of Fame and received a...

Apr 24, 2026

Donald P. Vislosky, age 94, who valued family as his most important and worthwhile priority, died peacefully at home, on Friday, April 24, 2026, from kidney disease. Although the disease claimed his independence in the last few months, it did not define his life. He lived as he always had, with courage, resilience, perseverance, and joy.

Don was born in Bridgeport,...

Apr 23, 2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Thomas E. Shaffer, Jr., age 66, of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, May 1, 2026 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Tom passed away April 23, 2026. He was born February 21, 1960 in Cleveland, OH to the late Thomas, Sr. and Edith (nee Conoline).

Tom graduated...

Apr 10, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Sergio L. (Sid) Munoz, Jr., age 94, of Willoughby Hills, who passed away peacefully April 10, 2026. The eldest of seven children, Sid was born July 9, 1931, in Caibarién, Cuba to the late Sergio Luis and Erena (nee Alvarez) Munoz. He grew up in Cienfuegos, Cuba before emigrating...

Apr 9, 2026

Anita Gail Jewell (nee Wade), age 85, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026 from MDS blood cancer and Lewy Body dementia. She was born in Thorpe, WV on March 4, 1941, and was very proud of her Indigenous heritage in her adult years.

When she was a teenager, she met her future husband, Jack Jewell; they both knew that they...

Mar 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Frank Germano, age 85, of Timberlake, who passed away peacefully March 22, 2026 at home with his family by his side. He was born April 16, 1940 in Euclid, OH to the late Louis and Lena (nee Angelone) Germano.

A hard worker his entire life, Frank...

Mar 22, 2026

Deborah Ann Todorich, age 73, passed away March 22, 2026. Debbie was born April 11, 1952 in Johnstown, PA.

She worked at Solutions at Work for over 50 years. Her Catholic faith was first and foremost and she always prayed for everyone. Debbie belonged to St. Dominic Parish and was a former longtime parishioner of Ss. Robert...

Mar 16, 2026

Carol E. Skiles (nee Kramer), 97, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, on her 58th wedding anniversary, surrounded by her loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of quiet strength and unwavering kindness. Born in 1929, she lived nearly a century with a deep faith and a grace that touched everyone who knew her.

Carol was never...

Feb 28, 2026

Joseph passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, after experiencing a series of small strokes. He was active and vibrant up until just weeks before his passing. He leaves behind four children, Donna (Jim Jenkins) Pfeil; Benjamin (Anita) DiFiore; Pam (Patrick) Shank; and Joe (Robin) DiFiore.

Joseph was born on April 4, 1925, to immigrant parents of...

Feb 12, 2026

William "Bill" R. Owen, Jr., age 97, of Mentor, passed away peacefully February 12, 2026. He was born August 20, 1928 in Carson, ND to the late William, Sr. and Anna (nee Hamer).

Bill was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving much of his tour on the USS Midway aircraft carrier prior to the Korean War. After his...