Zalecki, Eugene
Name: Eugene Edward Zalecki, Army Veteran
Age: 84
Parents: Philip Zalecki and Jean Dylag
Spouse: Peggy Zalecki (deceased 2004)
Children: Tim and Stacey Zalecki
Grandchildren: Julia, Jaxson, Isaiah, and Brianna
Basalla, Robert
Robert D. Basalla, aged 67, of Parma, Ohio, born on December 3rd, 1958, passed away peacefully at home on December 29th, 2025.
Beloved husband of Janet (nee Kleinhenz); loving father of Brandie (Mark Boltuc), Samuel, and Shannon; dear grandfather to Sophia Boltuc and Jonah; cherished brother of Donald (deceased). Richard (Deborah), and Laurette Setlich (Eric). He is preceded in death by his father Samuel Albert and mother Sue (nee Panchak).
Robert was a multi-sport athlete, coach, umpire, and fan throughout his lifetime. He played in countless adult baseball, football and softball leagues and coached basketball and baseball for St. Mary Byzantine CYO …Read More
Bailey, Roberta
Roberta “Bobbette” Irene Reed Bailey. Born April 29th, 1938. Died December 13th, 2025 at the age of 87. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Mary Reed, and her brothers Russell, Roger, and Ross (Joyce) Reed.
Bobbette is survived by her brothers, Robert (Shirlene), and Randolph (Sarah) Reed. She was the beloved mother of James, John (Karla), Jeffrey, and Jerald (Kelly) Bailey. Grandmother to ten grandsons and four granddaughters, and Great Grandmother to ten and counting.
She was graduate of Cleveland State University in Art Therapy. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, and won …Read More
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