Judith K. Zetts (nee, Anderson), (Aunt Judie), beloved Aunt, Stepmother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, at the age of 85.  She was born on October 26, 1940, and was a proud graduate of Independence High School in Ohio, Class of 1958. Throughout her working life, she held positions primarily as a secretary and bookkeeper, bringing her intelligence, dedication, and wonderful sense of humor to everything she did. She spent 30 years living in Florida before recently returning to Ohio, where she was lovingly cared for by and shared a home with her two nieces.  She was a motherly presence not only to her nieces, Wendy and Lisa, and her nephew, Steven, but also to many others who were fortunate enough to know and love her. She was preceded in death by her beloved Husband, Andrew R. Zetts, her parents, Clarence and Amelia Anderson, (nee, Gburzynski), her Sister Carol L. Cornell and brother-in-law, Howard H. Cornell.  She remained a cherished Aunt, stepmother to Andy’s Children and a step-grandmother and step-great-grandmother to their families. She had a creative and artistic spirit and found joy in many things.  She loved the theater, art, museums, music, reading, ...Read More

Owen MacKay, 47, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, August 2nd, after years of battling debilitating health problems. Born in West Berlin, Germany during the closing decade of the Cold War, Owen lived in Germany, Maryland, Japan, Germany again, Virginia, Ohio, Virginia again, Florida, New Mexico, and finally back to Ohio. His travels gave him a taste for adventure and new culinary experiences, and developed a remarkable talent as an amateur chef. Having demonstrated both interest and skill in technology, Owen would become one of the youngest Master-certified auto repair technicians in the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence’s history. Owen used these skills in auto repair facilities for many years, until health issues forced him to retire. Even in retirement, he would use those skills - on a less-frequent basis - to assist family and friends with auto servicing needs. An avid motorcyclist, Owen rode just about anything with wheels, but his pride and joy was a Ducati Panigale. In retirement, the Duc became the focus of his skills as he ensured that it remained in top riding condition. He could be found, in riding weather, with a group of friends as they explored northern Ohio. His love ...Read More

Robert (Bob) L. Debevc age 64 passed away Monday July 27, 2026. He was the son of Raymond and Eleanor both deceased and brother to Daniel (Anna). Bob had 40 years of sobriety which he was very proud of.  He had a long relationship with Linda Razayeski until her passing in 2013. Bob was a very talented industrial designer and an artist. He was very courteous and friendly to everyone he met.  He leaves many cousins and special friends, Danny and Denis. Services were private.

Sumiko was born and raised in Kyoto Japan. She came to the US in 1962 after marrying, becoming a proud citizen in 1972. She worked for many years and retired from Rockwell Automation, earning many achievements there. She was very active in retirement with a large circle of friends and heavily involved with the Solon Senior Center. She spent the last few years enjoying her life at Haven Assisted Living Unit. She is survived by her niece, Mikako Tamura (Takayuki) and her great nephew, YoTamura. She is reunited with her son Dale Hopkins II (Lou LaMarca), her parents and her siblings. Sumiko truly was loved by all. She was a kind, spirited and thoughtful person who had a wicked sense of humor and was often mischievous. Sometimes naughty. Everyone smiled and laughed when in her company. She was very proud of her Japanese heritage. She loved music, tennis, golf, pizza and a Korean drama called Winter Sonata. Most of all she loved her son, family and friends. She climbed to the top of Mount Fuji, sang live on local radio broadcasts, was an honorary state legislator for a day, and had many other interesting and creative life experiences. Per her ...Read More

William Jeffrey Sheehan, born December 23, 1957, passed away in his home in Cleveland, OH on June 6, 2026. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merceda and Jack Sheehan. He is survived by his siblings, Loree and Greg Sheehan, his daughter, Amanda Helali, and his partner, Mary Beth Herrington.  Born and raised in Cleveland, Jeff developed a love of learning from a young age. After becoming valedictorian of his high school, West Tech, he went on to study economics at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, graduating in 1979. There he met his first wife, Helen, and they moved to Florida where he opened a solar panel business and later an insurance company. They had one daughter, Amanda. Jeff eventually moved back to Cleveland to attend law school and was a practicing lawyer the rest of his life. Jeff never shied away from a debate and could converse for hours on any number of subjects. The only thing he loved more than knowledge was his family.

In Loving Memory With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Kitty Keating on Friday July 17th, 2026. She was our beloved mother, proud grandmother, sister, loving aunt, great-aunt and dear friend. She shared a lifetime of memories with her three sisters. She lived a life defined by compassion, resilience, humor and unwavering devotion to the people she loved. With her quick wit and infectious sense of humor, she had a remarkable gift for making everyone around her feel welcomed, valued and cared for.  She loved sharing stories from her younger, adventurous years, delighting family with tales that reflected her free spirit and love of life. The memories she created and the stories she told will be cherished for generations to come. Throughout her career, she wore many hats, but one thing remained constant; she dedicated her life to helping others. Her compassion, work ethic, and caring heart left a lasting impression on anyone fortunate enough to know her.  After courageously battling illness for the past 4 years, she never allowed it to define who she was. She faced every challenge with determination, grace and remarkable strength, defying the odds time and time again. She remained a fighter until the ...Read More

In Loving Memory of Catherine Skillicorn-Pankhurst January 16, 1955 to July 14, 2026 Catherine was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, artist and friend. Her strength, compassion and love left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to know her. She faced life's challenges with remarkable courage and determination, fighting with great strength against every obstacle. Even as her body grew weaker, her spirit remained resilient, inspiring those around her with grace, perseverance and unwavering love for her family. Catherine had a deep appreciation for nature. She loved animals, the outdoors, and found joy in caring for many pets. As an artist, she expressed herself with creativity and originality. Above all, Catherine cherished her family. Her 47 year partnership with her loving husband Geoffrey was one of deep devotion and enduring love. She was immensely proud of her children: Amoreena, Seth and wife Sandy, Julia and her beloved granddaughter Sylvia. She was happiest in her home at Rock Court where she was surrounded by nature, art and family. We will remember her generous heart, quiet strength and genuine compassion. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience and treasured memories.

Jenna Allen passed suddenly on Saturday, July 11, 2026, just 2 days shy of an operation. Jenna had a magic touch and always found a way to make everyone feel loved, special, and welcome. She grew up in Grafton, Ohio and graduated from Midview High School. As a youth her passion for music was clear, as she was Grand Soloist—State of Ohio for Rainbow Girls and active in arts and music. Holding a dual degree in literature and music from Baldwin-Wallace, Jenna continued to sing and had one of her poems published in a literary journal. Never one to rest on her laurels, she earned an MBA and parlayed that experience into her passion for teaching at Ivy Tech Community College as both a business professor and leader of the pilot arts entrepreneurship series. Jenna and Jeffery met in the summer of 1995, began dating in 1996 and married in 2000. Their lives together took them to Connecticut where she joined the Middletown Chorale and worked as an assistant director for youth theater at Oddfellows Playhouse. In Indiana, where the family became complete with the birth of James David (JD) in 2012 and then the twins, Jordyn and Jyanna in ...Read More

September 10th, 1942 -July 16th, 2026 Proceeded into death by her mother and father Margaret and Thomas Reed, and her brother Jeffrey Reed. Survived by her daughters Dianne Engelhart, Beth Zajdel (Mary Davis), and her son Donald Zajdel Jr. (Renee Zajdel). Her grandchildren Thomas Engelhart (Stacy Engelhart), Anthony Zajdel, Alison Davis (Phillip Davis), Nicholas Zajdel, and Rhiannon Zajdel. Her 5 great grandchildren, her brother James Reed, and her sister Kathleen Ongert (Robert Ongret), and her 6 nieces and nephews.