Anthony, Milton
April 22, 1936 – December 28, 2025
Milton James Anthony, 89, passed away on December 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Crestmont North Healthcare Nursing Home in Lakewood, Ohio.
Milton was born in Ludington, Michigan, and spent most of his life in the Euclid, Ohio area. He was self-employed as a home repairman, a profession that was both his livelihood and his passion. In addition to his work, Milton greatly enjoyed golfing.
He is survived by his three adult children: Mark Dancz of Whitehall, Michigan, and his children Meghan, Cameron, and Tessa; Delynn Dancz of Muskegon, Michigan, and her children Travis, Andrew, and …Read More
Durant, Karen
Karen Lee Durant (Pugh), age 73, of Columbia Station, Ohio, passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1952.
Karen lived a life centered on love, dedication, and quiet strength. She had a deep and unwavering love for her family and friends and will be dearly missed by the many lives she touched. Caring, funny, and steady, Karen was someone others could always rely on.
She was a beloved bus driver for Columbia Local Schools, where she took pride in caring for generations of students. Outside of work, Karen enjoyed bowling, crocheting, researching family history, and collecting many …Read More
Dienes, William Jr.
William Dienes, Jr., age 80, of Parma Heights, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025 peacefully at home. Beloved father of William, III, Gregory, Kelly, and Nicole and grandfather of seven. He will be missed dearly.
Greer, Catherine
Catherine (Cassie) Patricia Greer, age 73, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully on December 16th, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her father, Edward, mother, Catherine, and sister Roberta. She is survived by her son Devin (Marybeth); her grandchildren Cooper, Chuck, and Carter, who were everything to her. She is also survived by her siblings, Edward (Sandy), Marge, Fran, and Linda; nieces Clarissa, Camellia, Alison (Jeff), Heather; and her nephews Christopher (Sarah), Garrett, Ian, Kasey, Sullivan, Edward (Dena), Bruce (Julie) and a great aunt to many others.
She had a heart of gold …Read More
Libal, Edward
Edward A. Libal, age 88, was born on February 26, 1937, and passed away on November 24, 2025.
Edward proudly served his country as a veteran of the United States Air Force. His service reflected a strong sense of duty and commitment, values that guided his life.
He was laid to rest with military honors at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, a final resting place befitting his service to the nation.
Edward had no known surviving family. He will be remembered with gratitude for his dedication to the United States and for the life he lived in quiet service.
Fragazi, Jean
November 28, 1940 – December 11, 2025
Jean A. Fragazi (née Hastings), age 85, passed away on December 11, 2025, at the Normandy Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was the beloved wife for 41 years of the late Robert A. “Bob” Fragazi.
Jean was born on November 28, 1940, to Thomas and MaryAnne (Coyne) Hastings. Jean and Bob grew up together in the same neighborhood, surrounded by family since childhood. Because family was so important to both of them, they delayed their wedding for more than a year when Jean was grief-stricken by the death of her mother shortly …Read More
Prida, Dean
Dean Joseph Prida, our beloved husband, father, and Papa, passed away peacefully at home on December 7th, 2025. He was preceded in death by his father, Anthony. He is survived by his wife Wendy (Eckelmeyer); his daughters Taylor and Madison (Brandon Reiff); and his granddaughters Isabel and Sophia Reiff, who were the center of his world. He is also survived by his mother Peggy Ann (Plesz); his siblings Raquel, Tony (Leah), Timmy (Michelle), and Andrea; his nieces McKenzie Boykin and Brittany Seitz-Miller; and his nephews Niko Boykin and Dylan Glavasevic.
He was loud, stubborn, hilarious, and endlessly loving — the kind …Read More
Schwertle, Richard
Richard C. “Dick” Schwertle, 87, passed away December 2nd 2025, lovingly surrounded by family and friends.
Cherished Husband to Joan R. ( nee Schneider ) Schwertle.
Brother to Linda L. ( nee Schwertle ) Sommers.
Father to Mark P., Jennifer E., Ryan Kluth and Alyson L. ( nee Schwertle ) Ellis ( John ).
Grandfather to Brooke, Summer, Dakota, Heather ( Dominic ), Carter, Cole ( Denise Schwertle )
Great Grandfather to Logan Gimmelli.
Uncle to Richard, Timothy and Heidi
His epic life contained many chapters. Early on as; a Boy Scout leader, Coast Guard “Guardian” and college friend. Then leading to; Sunday School teacher, Insurance Agent, …Read More
LaRocco, Brenda
Brenda LaRocco of Parma, OH passed away Tuesday December 2, 2025 morning at Broadview Multi-Care Center. She was born February 16, 1950 in Sumter, SC and had lived in Parma, OH for the past seven years. She was always a good cook, enjoyed camping, being the life of the party at card games, board games or Bingo and hanging out with her circles of friends in Ohio and South Carolina. Taking her boys to Tae Kwon Do, soccer practice and other activities was something she always made sure to happen. Her parents were the late Edith Griffin and Tom Scott of …Read More
Rhoads, Clifford
Clifford Rhoads, age 76, of Parma Heights, Ohio passed away suddenly at home on November 30th, 2025. He was born on August 2nd, 1949.
He married Barbara on May 15th, 1971 and together they shared 54 years of love and partnership.
Clifford is survived by his wife: Barbara Rhoads. His children: Robert (Elizabeth) Rhoads, and Laura (Matt) Rhoads. His grandchildren: Michael (Karah) Rhoads, Hayley (Jackson) Shimkoski, Kayla Shimkoski, and Dylan Shimkoski, as well as their beautiful great-grandchildren: Leah, Nathan, Landon, and Finley. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael.
A small service will be held at the North Olmsted Assembly of …Read More