Miguel Gonzalez was born June 2, 1973 in Bronx,NY and transitioned from this life on November 21, 2020 at 8:11 am. He met and married the love of his life Dorothy Mae Vickerstaff on September 14, 2007 and together they became a blended family. Miguel attended military school. He played football for Glennville High School and graduated from Job Corp with certification in Contracting. He worked for Kirby, Anchor Tool & Die and Voss Black and Decker. Miguel loved to meet new people and never a stranger. He would give you the shirt off his back if needed. His heart was bigger than him. Miguel was a fighter! Whatever he wanted he made it happen! Miguel was a sports fanatic that loved life but he loved his family more. Miguel was a workaholic, who love karate movies, sports and quality time with the family. He was an out going, inspiring , funny and a motivator. It filled him with great joy to see his loved ones succeed in life. Miguel left knowing he was loved. He leaves behind to cherish his memory: a loving devoted wife Dorothy Mae, of 13 years whom he loved and cherished. His father Nemesio Gonzalez ...Read More

JUDITH "JUDY" HANTAK, born January 20th,1941, daughter of Matthew A Jadud & Irene (Kopas) Jadud. Unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, November 19th,2020. She was proceeded in death by her brother Richard Jadud, with surviving siblings Matthew Jadud and Louise Koester, they grew up in the Cleveland, Strongsville and Columbia Station areas. She was mother of David A Hantak and Vicki L Rearick (Clay) and grandmother to Christopher L Clay, Kristina D. Turner (Clay) and Ashley R. Scott. She will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, great grand children, family and friends. No services at this time with a Celebration of Life announced at a later date.

Tawnya Diane Setser, 61, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Born September 24, 1959 in Madison, West Virginia. Beloved wife of Charles W. Allen. Cherished daughter of Leonard Setser, Jr. (deceased) and Linda J. Setser-Marco (nee Jarrell). Adored step daughter of Joseph Marco. Treasured sister to Rhonda J. Setser-Davis, (Ricky), Lisa G. Setser and Steven E. Setser. Devoted step mother to Mitchell Allen and Charles Allen, Jr. (deceased). Loving aunt to Kyle L. Klecan (Kaitlin) and great aunt to Kaylee G. Klecan. Tawnya attended Trinity High School, class of 1977, where she excelled in sports and music. She was a member of the Trinity High School Marching Band playing the Clarinet, and was chosen to be a member of the very prestgious All-Ohio State Fair Band in the late 1970’s. Tawnya enjoyed camping, fishing, gardening, and especially being a Mother to her beloved cat “Puppy Kity”. She was an advocate of animals and donated her time and money to their cause. She will be remembered for her compassion, full and generous heart, and passionate love for life. Her ashes are being interred at the Mount Tabor Cemetery in Beckley, West Virginia. Due to Covid, a ...Read More

Lillian White (Richardson) 96 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on Friday October 30, 2020. Loving wife of Emil (deceased), Mother of Janice Wilkinson (Ronald- deceased), Marilyn Kaufman (Leonard), and the late Robert White. Grandmother of Christopher Davisson (Barbara), Jennifer McCleary (Christopher), Ronald Wilkinson, Sara Browns (Nathan), Melissa Hogel (Phillip), Jessica LaBlanche (Sam). Great grandmother to many. She has 8 siblings: Archie, Leslie, Lyle, Richard, William, Dayna, Marlys, Myrna. Aunt to many. Lillian was born in Arkansaw, Wisconsin 02.24.1924. Lillian was a long time resident of the Old Brooklyn neighborhood where she loved her garden and her cats. Lillian and her husband Emil were the owners of the Fulton/Denison Open Air Market. Lillian love bargain shopping, keeping active taking Tai-Chi and other activities at the at the Rec/Senior centers. Lillian had a great sense of humor, loving to make all laugh until the end Celebration of life will be observed at a later time.

age 36. Beloved wife to Ted Tywang; devoted mother to Frances (4) and Ramona (2); cherished daughter of Mary McDevitt and Michael Robins, and adored daughter-in-law of Alice Newgarden and Rene Tywang (Roni); best friend, confidant and inspiration to many. Bridget passed peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on October 9, 2020 after a difficult battle with neuroendocrine cancer that she faced with grace and her characteristic humor. Born on January 13, 1984 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bridget attended Breck School where she was a theater standout, and then Boston College where she sang a capella and graduated with Honors in Political Science in 2006. After living in Melbourne, Australia post-graduation, Bridget earned her J.D. from Columbia Law School in 2012, where she met her husband and served as the Editor in Chief of A Jailhouse Lawyers’ Manual. A passionate advocate for social justice, Bridget practiced as a public defender in the Bronx with the Legal Aid Society before leaving the legal world to complete an urban farming apprenticeship in Brooklyn. Bridget and Ted moved to Cleveland in 2016, where their girls were born and Bridget cared for them as a wonderful (if somewhat unlikely) stay at home mom. ...Read More

John Richard “Fargo” Valoven, 64, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away in the comforts of his home on October 9, 2020. John was born on September 15, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio. He is the son of the late Peter Valoven. Throughout his life, John enjoyed bowling, throwing darts, building model cars & ships, going to the racetrack, carpentry, and watching live sports. But most of all, John spent most of his free time in an area known as “Duck Island” with family and friends. John was always known as being a very quiet person but he had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone. He will truly be missed for his kind heart and infectious smile. John is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Valoven; sons, John Valoven Jr. and Anthony Valoven; sister, Dianna (Roger) Hatfield; brother, Robert (Debra) Valoven; life long friend, Tommy Turner; 2 granddaughters; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family. Due to the current pandemic, there will be funeral services at this time. A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

“It is with deepest sorrow and loving memory that we announce the loss of our father, Lawrence John Cruse Jr. He suffered from a medical condition that was left untreated, and passed unexpectedly in his home in Cleveland just days before his 59th birthday. Many of us knew Larry as a chef, a lover of music, and a man full of passion for charity. He worked hard daily and cared deeply for his friends and family. Larry was lost after the passing of his parents, Sandy and Larry Sr., but we have peace knowing he finally feels whole and found again. Our dad will be cremated and his ashes will be scattered amongst the places that meant the most to him. Please join us in celebrating the life of Larry Cruse on October 14th from 1-4pm at Edgewater Park near the Cleveland script sign. Assorted light refreshments will be provided, along with individually packaged snacks. Our dad touched many lives throughout the years, so we wanted to extend our celebration to as many as possible. Anyone who knew and loved Larry is welcome to join us as we reminisce on the wonderful memories he graced us with. Due to the ...Read More

Charles Edward. Tucker Jr., age 65, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020. Loving son of his deceased parents Charles Sr. and June (nee O’Donnell). Dear brother of James T. Tucker. Uncle of Constance Gabriella, and Juan Thomas Tucker. Donations may be made to Collin Cares Cure Cancer through CollinCares.net. Life Celebration, 5-7pm, Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Malloy - Esposito Celebration Center, 6384 Pearl Rd. Parma Heights, Ohio 44130

Dorothy Margaret Gibbons ended her 97-year journey through this world on Monday the 28th of September. She was a bright light to family and friends and to so many others she met along the way; it was a life of giving she shared with us. While she was born to Marie and George Davis in Detroit, Michigan, her family ended up living in Cleveland, where she graduated from John Hay High School. She abandoned a budding clerical career, feeling the call to enlist in the Navy in 1943. She served for three years, stationed at a Navy hospital in Seattle, earning the rank of Chief Pharmacist's Mate. After the war, she continued her education in Cleveland where she was introduced to James Gibbons, with whom she would ultimately share 67 years in Holy Matrimony. She lovingly raised two boys while being a housewife and helpmate to Jim as he forged his industrial sales career and created his own company. She shared many happy times with her family, the four of them traveling the country visiting relatives and just exploring. Facing life's challenges, she found that the writings of Christian mystic Joel S. Goldsmith spoke to her in a compelling way, ...Read More

James (Jim) Burk passed away at his home in North Royalton at the age of 61. Loving father of Danielle Herron (Tristian), grandfather to Nova Grace. Jim is preceded in death by his father Donald Burk (Patricia) and mother Helen Burk. He is also survived by his sister Karen. Jim was an avid fan of NASCAR and all Cleveland sports. He was a hard worker and loved his family very much. Becoming a grandfather made him so happy and he was very proud of that. He lit up when Nova was around and you could see how much he loved her. Jim was a simple man. His favorite thing to do was to hang out with friends and relax with a cold beer. He battled with quite a few health issues and he still remained in good spirits through it all. Jim was a great father and was quite the jokester. Jim never liked being the center of attention and per his wishes, there will be no services. In lieu of a funeral, I ask that you have a cold one in his honor. He’d want you to celebrate his life, rather than mourn his death.