Obituaries

Jul 7, 2023

Melvin R. Harris Jr., age 79, passed away on July 7, 2023. He was a supermarket manager and enjoyed garage sales and flea markets. He was a Vietnam Era Navy veteran, serving on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock. He also enjoyed cars, pocket watches, jewelry, and war memorabilia.

He was preceded in death by his parents Melvin Sr. and Virginia....

Jul 5, 2023

William J. Schlessman, age 77, passed away on July 5, 2023. He was a computer programmer, working for Stouffer’s, National City Bank, and Blue Cross. William was an avid golfer, playing over 7,000 rounds of golf during his retirement.

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Dorothy. William is survived by his siblings Cathy Pozar, Richard (Cathy),...

Jul 4, 2023

 

JOHN S. LACHOWSKI aka “CHOWDER,” aged 64, after a fierce and brave 4 yr. battle with leukemia, rode a sky rocket to Heaven on July 4, 2023 - Independence Day – his favorite holiday.

Loving son of John and the late Nancy (nee Gergye); dear brother of Denise (Cindy Klements), Sharon Dewhirst and Mary (John) Pastirik; devoted Godfather...

Jun 29, 2023

 

JAMES S. MALONE, age 79 of Macedonia.  Cherished son of the late Gustave and Marion (nee Armstrong); dear brother of Robert and Donald “Skip” (both deceased); brother-in-law of Patricia Malone and uncle to many. Special thanks to the caregivers at the Bonnie Road home. Friends received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY AVE, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES-BROADWAY...

Jun 27, 2023

 

GLORIA ANN LEWIS, (nee Ganci) age 87, of Bainbridge Township, passed away on June 27. She was the beloved wife of the late Donald Ray for 58 years; loving mother of Patti (Mike) Gmitra, David Ray (Cheryl) and Kathi (late Tony) Palazzi; dearest grandmother of Jessica (Jason) Prescott, Jason Davies, Elissa (George) Frasure, David Robert Lewis, Kaitlyn Lewis and...

Jun 27, 2023

PAZ DIZON DAVID, age 86, born December 13,1936 in Pampanga, Philippines and died June 27, 2023. Daughter of Arsenio and Maria Consolacion; married to Benjamin T. (deceased) for 31 years; beloved Ma to Arnel, (Ivy), Alvin (Joyce), Albert (Linda), Alden (deceased) (Amy), Anson (Ludy), and Aster (Debra); Lola to Alexis, A.J., Andrea, Christopher, Ethan (deceased), Ashley, Jordan, Jason, Jeremy, Arrow,...

Jun 19, 2023

KIMBERLY “KIM” A. BERRY, age 61.  Cherished daughter of Mary Ann (nee Petron) and the late Gerald Berry; dearest sister of Laura (Dennis) O’Neill, David (Marilyn) Berry, and the late James “Jim” Berry; loving aunt of Caitlin (Micah) Risacher, Meghan (Charles) Gibson, Michael O’Neill, David “Cory” Berry, Evan Berry, and Joshua Darty-Berry; dearest great-aunt of two. Kim was a loving...

Jun 17, 2023

JAMES A. HERNANDEZ, age 52, of Maple Hts. Cherished son of Marie (nee Zeller) and Michael Barle; loving brother of Mark, John and the late Edward Hernandez. Jim fought bravely in his battle with cancer and died peacefully. CREMATION. Friends will be received at our Lady of Hope Church, Bedford, on Saturday July 1 from 10 A.M. – 11 A.M....

Jun 14, 2023

 

PATRICIA A. SHERANKO (nee Podlogar) age 91, of Bedford, and formerly of Uniontown, PA. Beloved wife of the late Samuel; loving mother of Samuel and Gary (Cheryl) Sheranko; dearest grandmother of Michael (Alice), Kate (Bruce) Manson, Elizabeth (Mike) Mazurkiewicz and Kelly Sheranko; great-grandmother of Cole, Elliott and Emory; dear sister of Lucille O’Neal, late Anthony Podlogar and late Mary...

Jun 13, 2023

 

THERESA GIALLOMBARDO (nee Greco), age 94 of Maple Heights.  Beloved wife of the late Anthony J.; loving mother of Antoinette “Toni” (late Tom) Zobel, Philip (Jocelyn Kearns) and Anthony; dearest grandmother of Jesse Giallombardo (Billie Howard), Thomas Zobel and Kristen (Keith) Vesely; cherished daughter of the late Domenick and Jennie (nee Ferraro) Greco; dear sister of the late Joe...

Jun 7, 2023

JOY W. WOLFE (nee Wengel), age 67 of Novelty, entered into rest June 7, 2023. Beloved wife of Lowell; cherished daughter of the late Richard and Suzanne (nee Cowan) Wengel. Cremation. Friends will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 16381 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT 306), CHAGRIN FALLS, 44023 (2.5 MILES NORTH OF RT. 422), SATURDAY, JUNE 17 FROM 1 –...

Jun 7, 2023

JEANNIE C. TORREY SIKE (nee Benzie) age 89 of Northfield Center. Beloved wife of William H. Sike and the late Robert J. Torrey; loving mother of Jeffery Torrey, Natalie Williams, late Michael Torrey (Cheryl), Craig Torrey, Renee Andrus, Christopher Torrey, and Lynne Sike and the late William B. Sike; dearest grandmother and great-grandmother; dear sister of Irene Fajfar. Friends and...

Jun 2, 2023

BARBARA F. DARK (nee Kennedy) age 81.  Cherished daughter of the late William L. and Frances Kennedy; loving mother of Guy Dark III, Charlene Dark (David Catalano), Buddy Pfundstein, and the late Jason Dark; dearest grandmother of 3 and great grandmother of 4; dear sister of Joan Witt and William (Joan) Kennedy. Friends and family received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL...

Jun 2, 2023

ARLENE G. PELLILLO (nee Tombow) age 98 of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late Gene J. Pellillo for 76 years; loving mother of the late Diana, Gwen (Ron) Jewett, EJ, and Gene D (Diana Kim); dearest daughter of the late Leslie E. Tombow and the late Edna (nee Rolfs); dear sister of Ed, Donald, Rich, and Beverly all deceased; grandmother...

May 31, 2023

Constance Marie Hanus (nee Allen), age 81, of Bedford passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1942 to Chester and Mary Allen. Connie was the loving wife of George, whom she married on June 28, 1975. She was a kindergarten teacher and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

Connie is survived by...

May 29, 2023

 

BETTY J. BAJKO (nee Toth), age 85, formerly of Brecksville. Beloved wife of Robert for 66 years; loving mother of Denise (John) Harrison, Donna Richardson, and Robert (Denise); dearest grandmother of John Harrison, Brittany Harrison, Vanessa Bajko, Eva Bajko, Claudia Richardson and Ryan Richardson. Betty was a popular lady with the Red Hat Society, member of St. Basil Parish...

May 28, 2023

Audrey Marie Mathies (nee Bartko), age 86, of Bedford passed away on May 28, 2023 with her sons by her side.

 

She was born November 15, 1936 to John and Loretta Bartko. She was the loving wife of Gene whom she married on December 11, 1954. She worked at Spray On Manufacturing for many years until her retirement. She...

May 24, 2023

 

Catherine L. Bell (nee Smith), age 90, of Bedford. Beloved wife of Edwin for 70 years; loving mother of Tom (Colleen), Debbie (Ray) Tittl, Diana (Jim) Guseilo, Janet (Tim) Buckley, Bobby (Colleen), Danny (Anita), Lori (Bill) Custer, Lisa (J.D.) Davis, Eddie (Heather), Katie (Greg) Duber, Mike (Kristin) and the late Jackie (Tim) Franks; dearest grandmother of 35 and 55...

May 23, 2023

Lillian Ferne Williams (nee Washabaugh) age 90 of Macedonia, OH went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2023. Lil was born in Leisenring, PA on October 12, 1932.  She graduated in 1950 from Redstone High School.  After moving to Ohio in 1960, she worked at the Finney Company in Bedford and retired from Little Tikes in Hudson March...

May 17, 2023