Deighton, Ronald
Ronald G. Deighton, age 66, passed away on December 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1958, Ronald was a man of great passion and resilience who loved the simple, meaningful joys of life.
Ronald is survived by his two sons, Brian Keith Deighton and Kevin Adam Deighton, who were the pride and joy of his life. He is also survived by his brothers, William Deighton (Pat) and Kenneth Deighton (Mary). He was a beloved cousin, uncle and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Deighton; his brother Robert …Read More
Russell, Christine
Christine Mae Russell (nee Smith), age 90, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 in Westlake, Ohio.
Christine was born in West Virginia to Leonard and Harriet Smith and had an older brother Carl (dec). She moved to Akron, Ohio as a young woman and had many interesting jobs including teaching ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray and selling refuse service to a horse race track. Christine later lived in Kent and Twin Lakes, Ohio where she raised her four children Kim, Jennifer, Julie, and Matthew (dec). Her children were everything to her and she enjoyed cooking meals from scratch and celebrating …Read More
Davis, Lauren
Lauren Devon Davis, a cherished resident of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on January 19, 1965, Lauren was a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, known for her compassion and dedication to others.
Lauren graduated from North Olmsted High School in 1983, where she attended Polaris Career Center, honing her skills in commercial art. This experience laid the foundation for her lifelong passion for arts and crafts. She began her career in industrial production and manufacturing at Thomas & Betts, where her strong work ethic and attention to detail were evident. However, …Read More
Fearing, Franklin
Franklin E. Fearing, age 97, of Bay Village, Ohio, November 26, 2024. Survived by son Christopher and his daughters Kelsey Fearing and Kayla Vogelsang (Marc), daughter Sarah Kocinski (John), their daughter Angela Martin (Brett) and their daughters Maya and Kinsley. Preceded in death (2013) by his wife of nearly 63 years, Marian Cox Fearing. Born in 1927 in Lawrence, Kansas, son of Albert H. Fearing and Mary Martin Fearing. Stepmother, Twila Shoemaker Fearing. Half brother to Harold Fearing (Virginia), Evelyn Dvorak (Wilfred) and Julia Fearing. Also lived in Iowa, Texas, Virginia and Oklahoma. World War II Army service in Philippines. …Read More
Orsuto, Jean
July 24, 1933 – December 5, 2024
Jean Orsuto passed away peacefully on December 5th with her daughter, Roberta, by her side. She was born on July 24, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Koskondy) Ginn. She attended Ashtabula High School and began working at Isleys’s Ice Cream, Ashtabula General Hospital, Montgomery Wards, and Geneva Bell Telephone Company. She married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Orsuto on December 27, 1958 and they were blessed with two daughters, Roberta and Sherry. Jean continued to work outside of the home in various retail and service industries: the school cafeterias …Read More
Hinkle, Connie
Connie was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Mary and Michael Bonadio. She was the oldest of 5. They moved to Cleveland when she was a teen so her father could be closer to his shoe-making shop, where she would help out when she wasn’t at school.
She enjoyed working and always had interesting jobs including working at the Five and Dime across from West Side Market, Annunciation school in the office and in the toy department at Kmart. She loved being around people and always met intriguing ones while at work.
Connie was the beloved mother of 6 children who she raised …Read More
Shiban, James
James A. Shiban, aged 87, of Northfield, Ohio, went home to our Lord on Saturday, November 30, 2024 after a brief stay at the Hospice Center of Southwest General. Born in Cleveland, he was a generous, caring, and giving man who loved life, his family, and the Church. His Catholic faith and love for God was always a staple throughout his life.
A beloved father, he is survived by his children Cheri (Doug) Rieth, Gerri, Jim (Lisa), Dave, and Kristi. He is grandfather to Tracy, Stacy, Terry, Sabrina, and Nicole as well as great grandfather and uncle to …Read More
Cristman, Edwin
Edwin Arthur Cristman, born on August 3, 1954, passed away leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was the beloved son of Joyce Cristman and the late Edwin Arthur Cristman Sr.
Ed was a devoted father to his children, Stephany Yaro, married to Joe, and Justin Cristman, married to Alicia. His role as a father was one of his greatest joys, and he took immense pride in his family especially with his two grandchildren, Harper and Nolan Yaro.
Edwin was a much-loved brother to Terry Miller, Jennifer Cristman, Eva Sefcik, John Cristman, who is married to Jennifer, …Read More
Bruner, Laurence
Laurence Woodrow “Larry” Bruner
July 31, 1943 – November 19, 2024
Larry was the first of five children born to Ruth and Woody Bruner and spent his early years in Cincinnati, Ohio. According to his family , he was very bright, creative, mischievous, and had an independent mind. Gifted with a rich singing voice, he spent several years attending the Catholic Diocese of Cincinnati Choir School. When the family moved to Cleveland, Larry went to St. Ignatius High School, graduating from there and later from John Carroll with a degree in economics and speech.
Larry was truly a child of the ‘60s – …Read More
Delgado, Miguel
Miguel Angel Delgado Passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 11/17/2024 in Elyria ,OH at the age of 66. Miguel is survived by his father Miguel Angel Delgado Sr of Caguas, PR ; his Wife of 33 years Betty Delgado of Elyria, OH ; His Brother Edwin Delgado, and sisters Wendy Delgado- Olmeda, Jannette Delgado- Olmeda and Ivette Delgado- Olmeda and his children Miguel Angel Delgado III , Annette Floyd, Janette Delgado, Miguel Enrique Delgado, Christine Martin and Danielle Iris Walters and several Grandchildren. Miguel passed away peacefully after batting with health complications for some time; on a beautiful fall …Read More