Stanley D. Spence, Sr, 66, of Cleveland, Ohio was born February 27, 1957 to his parents, the late Enoch and Sandra L. (nee Simmons) Spence. Stanley passed away on September 21, 2023 after a brief illness. He was a headstrong, independent, sassy, and a wonderful son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. We will miss him dearly. Stanley will be remembered as a great friend to family and friends, always keeping in touch and willing to help. He never knew a stranger. Cherished father of Stacy, Shannon, and Stanley Jr. (Jenny) Spence. Loving grandfather of Elizabeth, Alley, Jack, and Luke Spence. Dear brother of Richard Spence and Kimberley (Michael) Brooks. Loving Uncle, Cousin, and Friend to many. Stanley also leaves behind his loved fur baby, named Baby. Stanley enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially his grandkids! He was a big fan of the Browns, country music, fishing, grilling and smoking food, playing chess, and he had a hobby of collecting Native American Indian figurines in remembrance of his heritage. His favorite sayings were “If It’s Free It’s For Me”, and “By Hook or Crook”. He was a 1975 graduate of Max S. Hayes High School of Cleveland, ...Read More

Robert "Bert" Thomas Long, 59, of Akron, Ohio, passed away on September 22, 2023. He was born on October 16, 1963, in Wadsworth. Bert will be remembered as a great friend to family and friends, always keeping in touch and willing to help. He never knew a stranger. Bert is survived by his wife Denise Long (Bischoff) son,Thomas J Long, brothers, Mike Long, and Dave (Vicky) Long, sister Debby Heaston, aunt, Eileen Randall; in-laws mother, Donna Bischoff, sisters Jean Rowe, and Laura Hunt. best friend, Matt Bauer; best buddy, Ray Taylor; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas E Long; mother, Carmelle Smyth; brothers, Willy Long and Bryan Long; and brother-in-law, Dave Heaston. Bert served in the Navy Sea Bee Reserve's from 1984 to 1992. He was proud of his military associations. In his professional life, Bert worked as a fleet mechanic for Life Care Ambulance in Green for over 10 years and 25 years at AMR Ambulance. Outside of work, Bert enjoyed camping, fishing, kayaking, and hiking with his family and friends. He also enjoyed listening to audio books. A celebration of Bert's life will be held at Akron Eagles 555, located ...Read More

Mona J. Ryser, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 21st. She was preceded in death by her son, Eric. She was an accomplished artist who worked in advertising. Her last place of employment was May Company in downtown Cleveland. She also worked at Higbees. She did commissioned portraits of people, pets, and houses. She was a much loved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by daughter Daun (Charles) Coffey, daughter-in-law Judy Ryser, grandchildren Audrey Ryser, Jason and Adam Fellows, great-grandaughter Kindle Fellows. There will be a celebration of her life at a later time for friends and family.

Keith Edward Thomas, 63, of Lakewood, Ohio was born on September 4, 1959, son of Millie Thomas-Dobbins and George Thomas. Keith is father to son Nathaniel, daughter Ivory, brother to Kim Kutnyak (Bruce), uncle to Joe Kutnyak and Sandra Kutnyak. He leaves behind loving friend and partner in dreams and "Blue Sky", Marti Raia. Keith had an incredible knowledge and passion for cars, especially his 1964 GTO. He loved working on cars and would spend hours troubleshooting until he found a solution. In addition to his love of cars, Keith was also sergeant of the security department at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History which was a position he took great pride in and for which he held great respect. After leaving his position at the museum, he continued to pursue his passion for cars by becoming the owner and operator of a wrecking yard, a dream of his for many years. Whether a business owner, a leader at work, or in his personal life, he showed kindness to all. You will be dearly missed, Keith. May you be forever held in God's loving arms.

Harold Daniel Whitely, Jr., “Dan” as he was referred to by family and friends, age 76, passed away on September 15, 2023. Dan was born in Beckley, WV to Harold and Gladys Whitely on June 29, 1947 and was an only child. A gift of his and favorite pastime was caring for animals, both domestic and wild. He loved to feed wild animals and they often became regulars at his porch for treats. He was an avid fisherman and hunter in his younger years and had a passion for gardening throughout his lifetime. He was preceded in death by his parents and both his father and mother-in-law, Dick and Bernice Zimmer. He is survived by his wife and the love of his life for the last 46 years, Sharyn, children James Todd Whitely, Karen Whitely Cunningham, and Lesa Whitely Rizzo, along with his stepdaughters Nicole (Tony) Calabrese and Michelle (Mark) Wamsley. He has twelve grandchildren including Marissa (Blaine), Jessica (Troy), James Derek, Rachael, Alexis, Logan, Chance, Ashton, Ashley, Antonio, Ava, and Megan. He also has seven great grandchildren (Lyla, Lily, Ella, Trent, Trevor, Tucker, and Kora Lynn). In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in ...Read More

Our beloved mother Bobbi Ann Cook sadly passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 66. She was an amazing Mother, Maw-Maw, Great Maw-Maw and dear friend of many. She was predeceased by her mother Marjorie Noga, her daughter and great grandchild Baby. She is survived by her four boys, Matthew (Cathi), Michael (Donna), Daniel (Sabrina), and Joel (Amanda); 12 grandchildren, Jonathan, Nathan, Brandan, Haley, Kaley, Aden, Sofia, Case, Norah, Spencer, Emma, and Harvey; and her upcoming great grandchild. To honor Bobbi’s memory, we are holding a celebration of her life on September 22, 2023 (1pm) at Christ Church, 23080 Royalton Rd, Columbia Station, OH 44028. We invite anyone who knew her to attend and remember her wonderful life.

John E. Pasaka, 75, passed away September 4, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was born on April 15, 1948 in the small town of Sikeston, MO. He is survived by his wife Lori Pasaka. They were married almost 28 years. He is also survived by his step-son, David. He is the son of Donald and Joy Pasaka (both deceased), sister Cheri Howell (deceased)(Steve). He is uncle to Timothy Howell (Jenny), Jason Howell (Renee), and Becky Howell; and great uncle to Avery Howell. John grew up in Sikeston, MO and graduated from Drury College. He became a Federal Agent for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms following graduation from college. He enjoyed a great career of 32 years before retiring in 2002. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling with family and friends. He regularly went to breakfast with friends to talk current events and laugh with each other. He shared many interesting stories he experienced during his career. He had the biggest heart, helping family and friends wherever he was needed. His number one priority was his wife Lori. Always wanting to make sure she was taken care of. They shared many years of vacations to the Caribbean, Hawaii, cruises ...Read More

Terrence (Terry) Kundla passed away suddenly on September 6th of 2023, at the age of 61. Terry was the beloved son of late Joseph B. Kundla and Katherine Kundla (Kubofcik). He leaves behind his beloved wife Lisa Kundla (Hyland), his son Joel Kundla (and wife Sarah), his daughter Margaret Kundla, and his brother Todd Kundla (and wife Elizabeth).

Jerry “Jay” Wayne Hager passed away on September 6th, 2023, at the age of 34. Born on May 16th, 1989, in Beckley, West Virginia, he was the cherished son of Virginia Hager and Richard Persinger; loving father to Aria (Austin) Rose Hager and Jerry Wayne Hager Jr.; beloved brother of John Hager (Katy), Terri Mangeri (Steve), Robert Ferrell, Tammy Self (Tim), Rick Persinger (Wendy), Benji Persinger (Linda), and Jeremy Persinger. He was a dear uncle, cousin, nephew, and friend to many. Throughout his life, Jay demonstrated an unwavering commitment to making others smile, and would go to great lengths to help anyone in need. He had the ability to find humor in even the most challenging situation. Jay’s kindness knew no bounds. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to friends, family, and even strangers. In addition to his selflessness, he possessed a warm and compassionate heart. His presence alone could lighten even the heaviest of hearts and bring a sense of peace to those around him. While our hearts ache with the loss of such a unique individual, we find solace in the memories we shared and the impact he had on our lives. In honor of ...Read More