Betty Irene Wagner passed peacefully at the age of 84 on May 20, 2023 at the Thomas Perciak Family Residential Hospice. Betty was born on October 5, 1938 in Utahville Pennsylvania to Frank Lumanick and Katherine Lumanick (Poshedley). She relocated from her family farm to Cleveland, Ohio in 1952. Betty attended East High School, where she was a member of the national honors society. She fell in love with and married James Phillip Wagner, who also was from a small coal town in Pennsylvania. Betty worked as an administrative assistant for White Motors and the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway, before being employed many years as a school secretary at various Parma City Schools. Betty enjoyed dancing, reading, spending time in her garden, cooking and baking, and creating gifts, such as wicker baskets and bouquets, for her family and friends. She attained ‘expert’ status in the fields of thrift store shopping and coupon clipping! Betty liked to volunteer at the Redeemer Crisis Center, where she worked many years helping the homeless, disabled, and poor. But most of all, she loved being with her family and friends. She had the most beautiful smile, and she was genuine and kind. She is preceded ...Read More

Gerald Barwidi passed away suddenly on May 9, 2023. Gerald was born Dec. 14, 1947 from the late George, Rita (Klimkiewicz). Gerald is survived by his wife Chris of 52 yrs and his daughters Amy, Eric Rossman and Leslie. His grandchildren Audrey and Jared. Gerald retired from LTV and filled his spare time as a referee for soccer and volleyball. In his retirement years he volunteered at the Zoo, Playhouse Theater and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Gerald always spoke of his love for his family and often reminisced of going to his grandparents house to hang around his many Aunts and Uncles who were like his siblings to him since he was the oldest grandchild. Family and Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life Luncheon which follows a Christian Mass on Saturday June 3rd 11am, St Clarence Church 30106 Lorain Road North Olmsted, Ohio 44070

Gary McConaha Jr., 53, passed from this life May 13th, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. Gary is remembered fondly by his family for his passion for fishing, practical jokes, being the life of the party, and his love for his children and nephews/nieces. Gary left behind his loving parents Gary (Terri) McConaha Sr. & Beth Pillar-Poyer, his beloved children McKenzie McConaha, Delaney McConaha, Emmett McConaha, Zak McConaha, & Zoey McConaha, grandson Tydus Dial, brothers Greg McConaha & Brandon Poyer along with 13 nephews and nieces. Gary was preceded in death by his little sister, Trista McConaha. A private memorial will be held by his family at a later date.

Charlotte Lee (nee Shimola) age 81, beloved wife of Gerald. Loving mother of Ramona. Beloved daughter of Charles and Helen (nee Brezine) Shimola. Dear sister of Howard, Charles, Helen Marie, Madonna (deceased), Richard, Therese, Lauretta, Philip, Daniel, and Gregory. Graduated from St. Augustin H.S. Attended O.S.U. Worked at Sears, Artistic Interiors, and Wagner's of Westlake. Her favorite charity was St. Vincent DePaul. Her husband always remembered the beautiful young woman he walked down the aisle. She was his joy. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Ames Family House, Hospice of the Western Reserve. Funeral service, 10am, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at St. Ladislas Church, 2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake, OH.

1938-2023 Beloved wife of George for 66 years. Mother of Shelley, grandmother of Mary, Laura, George and John. Great Grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was a dedicated homemaker that loved to cook and bake. She loved her pets, African violets and her books. Fly free, forever in our hearts.