Obituaries

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

May 16, 2023

JOHN ALAN FLASK, age 67 of Richfield.  Beloved husband of Mary K. (nee Lombardo) for 32 years; loving father of Jennifer Flask (Matthew Myers), John Jr. (Nicole), Eric Hall, Courtney (Michael Powell) Hall; cherished son of Martin L. (deceased) and Rita A. (nee Fetty); dear brother of Martin (Eloise) and the late William (Brenda); dearest grandfather of Lily Hall. While...

May 14, 2023

PATRICIA M. YURKO, 72 of Macedonia was born on January 29, 1951, in Cleveland, Ohio.  Pat passed away on May 14, 2023 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Pat was a beloved sister to Edward (Sharon) Yurko, Stephanie Rauch and the late Steve (Michele) Yurko.  Loving aunt to Donald (Nikki) Rauch, Stacey Rauch, Jennifer (Shawn) Ervin, Melissa (Rishaun) Vann,...

May 14, 2023

 

SHEILA A. ZEMAN (nee Douglas), age 73, of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late John M.; loving mother of Betty (Tim) Hegedus, Denise (Steve) Martines, Bert, Michael (Julianna), Angel, and the late Yvonne (Frank) Homa; dearest grandmother of 9; cherished daughter of the late James and Donna (nee Oliver) Douglas; dear sister of the late Victoria Frankenberry, Veronica Luker,...

May 8, 2023

Edwin Robert O’Day, age 97, of Aurora, passed away on May 8, 2023. Loving father of sons Tim (Beth), Michael (Tracey, deceased), and Christopher; dear brother of Stephany Drabik; loving grandfather of Matthew O’Day (Sara Sieteski), Kelly (Charlie) Thayer, Casey O’Day, Daniel O’Day, and Hannah Camp (Levi); dear great-grandfather of Jack Thayer and Elizabeth Thayer; and dear friend of Carol...

May 7, 2023

MARY ANN LIOTTA (nee Caporale), age 85 of Maple Heights.  Beloved wife of the late Nicholas; loving mother of the late Nicholas Jr. (Mary), Deborah (late Tim) Sabin, Donna Marie (Mike) Bookbinder, Barbara (Jim) Malyuk, Mary Jane (Charles) Cuprak, Lori Torres (Steve Oska), Tina Marie (George) Post, Joseph (Annabelle), and Denise (Tim) Lockwood; dearest grandmother of 26; great grandmother of...

May 5, 2023

IRENE MAY HEIN, age 91, of Auburn Township, passed away May 5, 2023 at David Simpson Hospice House, where she was able to say her goodbyes over several good days to her loving family and friends.  She was the beloved wife of the late William Hein Sr. for 67 years; loving mother of Sharon (William) O’Donnell, William Jr. (Linda), Randolph...

May 4, 2023

   

Richard N. Yoe, age 90, of Novelty, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 4th 2023 surrounded by his loved ones after a battle with leukemia. A proud Marine and husband to his loving wife Evelyn(Dinda) of 68 years, father to Mary (Jeff) Lykens and Paul (Leanne) Yoe.  He is also survived by sisters, Marjorie Spanulo, Carol (Sam) Buemi, and...

May 1, 2023

KIRSTEN HOLLY BOHLKE (LUFKIN), age 45 of Chagrin Falls OH, passed away on May 1st, 2023. Beloved mother Brenden Bohlke (MaKenna Vitello) and Isabella Douville; loving daughter of Elaine Lufkin: dear sister of Regan Moore (Alan Cefaratti). Private family service.

 

Apr 30, 2023

EILEEN A. SALUPO (nee Stoffko) age 97 of Garfield Heights.  Beloved mother of Jolyn, Michael (Connie), late Dean and late Salvatore; loving grandmother of Stephanie Lewis, Heather (Jason) Hooten, Julia (Thad) Downs, Vanessa, Sara B. and late Reid Gariga; Great grandmother of 12 and great great grandmother of 2; Dear sister of Blanche, Richard, Norbert and Dennis Stoffko all deceased....

Apr 28, 2023

THOMAS “TOMMY” F. FREEMAL, age 81.  Born in Cleveland, he was the cherished son of the late Andrew and Emily (nee Belus) Freemal; loving father of Candace and Christa; dearest brother of Therese (William) Meehan; grandfather and great grandfather.  CREMATION. Family and friends will be received at ST. JOHN FUNERAL HOME, 923 BROADWAY, BEDFORD (ONE MILE WEST OF FORBES- BROADWAY...

Apr 24, 2023

Roland George Caldwell, 89, of Venice, Florida passed away on April 24, 2023.

Roland was born on November 10, 1933 in Chicago, IL during the 1933 World’s Fair to Mildred and Clair Caldwell.  When Roland was 11, the family moved to the farm on Snyder Road in Bainbridge, Ohio.  Roland and his siblings Don, Shirley and Warren had typical farm...