Christine Margaret Santa, age 65, residing in Strongsville, OH, passed away on Monday, October 17th, 2022. Christine was born on November 25th, 1956, and grew up in Parma Heights, OH. She graduated from Valley Forge High School in 1974. After high school, she had a job as an assistant librarian at Jones Day Law Firm, where she worked for 45 years until she retired. She had her first son when she was 30, and had twin sons when she was 36. She was a selfless parent that always put her family before herself. She had a full life, and enjoyed going for walks, cooking, reading, music (especially the Blues & Rock & Roll), travel, gardening, astrology, numerology, and Christianity. Chris was strong in her faith. And she enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns football games. She is survived by her two sisters, three sons, one niece, four nephews, and one grandson. She is preceded in death by her parents George & Rosemary Santa (Arkey), Brothers George and Larry, and sister Jeanne. Also her beloved pets, Comet and Coco. A Life Celebration will be held in her honor on Monday, November 7th at the Malloy Esposito Celebration Center at 6384 Pearl Rd., ...Read More

Lora June Litos (nee Lake) Age 73, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2022. She was born to the late Carl L. Lake, Sr. and Elizabeth L. Riedel in Cleveland, Ohio on July 27, 1949. Beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mother to Pedro Lake (Xaymara), Richard Lake, and Anthony Lake (Michelle); dear sister of John, Michael, Terrance, and Richard (all deceased), and Carl, Jr. She was a caring Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to many. Lora worked hard to raise her family and did the most with what God had given her. She was always there for her family and friends, through the good times and bad. She often did without so that her family and friends could have what they needed. Lora possessed an indomitable spirit that helped propel her through life’s challenges. As a young mother, she volunteered with the Cleveland Auxiliary Police and as a Pack Leader for her son’s Cub Scout Troop. She enjoyed cooking, crocheting, and reading. In her later years, she passed her time watching re-runs of The Andy Griffith Show and Matlock. She never passed on the opportunity to watch the Wizard of Oz either! Lora was greatly loved and ...Read More

Awilda M Carroll (Sunny) 02-07-1962 10-13-2022 "Angel Face" If you see a sunset it's me, Smiling from behind it. If I go away far and you see, A star you may find it, And I'll be inside it. "Never Bye" Fly Butterfly "C Ya"

Kermit Bias Jr. passed away at 7:37 AM on October 17th, 2022. He fought a long, hard battle with heart disease. Beating the odds and outliving so many predictions and diagnoses until meeting his unexpected end. Kermit is survived by Angela, his wife of 18 years as well as his children Chelsea, Christian, Elaina and Michael. Those who knew him loved him deeply, especially his family. He had just turned 58 years old in July. Kermit was a true blue Harley man, he loved to ride. He treated his Harley like a bestfriend. Taking countless trips far and wide with his two youngest children. We knew that this day would come but we did not know it was going to be so soon. Kermit was a devoted father, loving partner and a true friend. He leaves behind his wife and four children, as well as a variety of friends and extended family. He had such a big heart and would help anyone in need, he would move mountains for his family. Kermit was a stay-at-home dad, his bond with his children was unbreakable. His children were his whole world, there’s nothing he wouldn’t do for them. His children ensured that ...Read More

Donald E. Scheeff (Donny) age 59 married to Kimberly (Lambert) Scheeff, Born on May 26, 1963 in Cleveland Ohio passed away peacefully after a long and grueling battle with cancer in his home in Brook Park, OH surrounded by his loved ones. Donny was the loving son of Dennis G Scheeff (deceased) and Sharon (Hein) Scheeff. Donny is father to Steven Scheeff, Cynthia Scheeff and Kassandra Powers (Jimmy). He was papa to Makenna, Peyton, Harper and Conor Lasker, Connor Powers and Jayden Lyons. He was a loving brother to Dennis Scheeff and Dionne (Bob) MacDonald and uncle to Helen and DJ Scheeff and Zack and Dayna MacDonald. He was preceded in death by his father, his first wife Barbara (Mohney) Scheeff, grandparents, aunts and uncles. Donny loved all styles of music but especially by artists Frank Zappa and Todd Rudgren. He loved camping and the outdoors, motorcycles and just adventures in general. He was an avid sports fan of Ohio teams and enjoyed watching games by the Browns, Guardians and OSU. He was an American Patriot and supported the armed forces every chance he could. He retired from The Ohio Nut and Bolt company in 2021 after working there for ...Read More

Although Dremae Susie Zimmer passed away on the 12th of October, her soul will continue living on through her family and friends. Susie was a caring and lovable woman who, throughout her lifetime, devoted herself to her faith and the people around her. Born in 1968 to a large family in Cleveland, she had a childlike innocence about her. She would always seem to look at the brighter things in life and never said a bad word about anyone. She remained a faithful Christian for her entire life, and made a family out of her church group. She married Alfred Zimmer in 1996. Preceded in death by her parents Kyle and Katherine Hale. Brother Herman Hale. Survived by Husband Alfred Zimmer and her dog Scooby. Brothers and Sister, Basil (Betty) Ghee, James (Donna) Hale, Robert (Vicki) Hale, Robin (Bob) Hale-Saunders. Many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins that she adored. We know that God is pleased to have one of His kind and generous angels back in his arms, where she belongs. She will be sorely missed by those on earth. Celebration of life Friday, Oct 21st, 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Celebration of life Saturday, Oct 22nd, 10:00 to 11:00. ...Read More

Freda French, 64, passed away suddenly on October 12th, 2022. She is preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Virginia French, and her sister, Tammy Blankenship. She is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Curran(Chris Shackleton), and her loving grandson Christopher, as well as her sister Debra French, and her brothers Daniel French and Robert Zemerick. She was an aunt to many nieces and nephews, and a beloved friend to many. Visitation, will be Monday October 17th from 5p-7p, at the Malloy-Esposito Celebration Center, 6384 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights Ohio 44130. There will be a graveside service and burial on Friday, October 21st at 2pm at Blue Ridge Cemetery, 5251 Robert C Byrd Dr, Beckley WV, 25801

WICKLIFFE, OH - Dominic A. (Donnie) Massucci passed away peacefully on October 13, 2022 with his loving family by his side. Born September 8th, 1949 in Ashtabula, Ohio, the Son of the late Dominic and Lena Massucci (Bassignana). Dominic graduated from Saint John High School in 1968. He served in the United States Army after high school and was stationed in Fort Polk, Louisiana and Heidelberg, Germany during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After returning, he attended Kent State University and Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. He then owned & operated Massucci Memorial Chapel in Ashtabula where he took great pride in serving families in their time of need. Sports played in integral part of life for Dominic. Baseball was his passion including coaching all of his children and watching on TV. He enjoyed watching the Yankees and the Indians as well as Lebron James wherever he played basketball. His baseball hero was Rocky Colavito, whom he was able to meet in person in 2021. Dominic was proceeded in death by his Parents, Daughter Terry, his Brother Pat Massucci, and Sisters Angeline Massucci, Emma (Massucci) Esposito, and Shirley Massucci, as ...Read More

Brother, uncle and friend Paul Russel Moore, age 83, of Cleveland, Ohio, died on Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Wooster, Ohio. He was the second son and third child born to William Paul and Alma Pearl (nee Dabney) Moore. He was preceded in death by both parents, his sister Wilma (Winston) King and brother William (Barbara) Moore, both of Wooster, nephew Shawn Moore, of Wooster, and his long-term companion John Sweetnich, of Cleveland. In addition, his two rescue dogs Freda and Free preceded him in death. He is survived by his brother Larry Moore, of Wooster, nephews Jeff (Dee) Moore and Joel Moore, both of Wooster, nieces Brenda (Kent) Warner of Bay Village, Ohio, Leslie Moore Sells, of Wooster, and Nicole (Josiah) Barnhart, of Zanesville, Ohio, as well as great nephew Adam Warner, of New York, New York, great nieces Deanna (Matt) Pittard, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Jennifer Sells McVay, of Orrville, Ohio, and four great-great nieces. In addition, he is survived by a loving network of friends and former colleagues he maintained contact with in the Cleveland area and beyond.   ...Read More

Dorothy May Cogar, age 86, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully at home after a recent diagnosis of cancer. Dorothy was born in Delta, Ohio on May 31, 1936. She was the fifth daughter of the late Estel Harvey and Blanch May (nee Balser) Beaverson. Dorothy graduated from Delta High School in 1954. She was the Queen’s Attendant for her first three years of high school and Homecoming Queen her senior year. She was named Queen Miss Delta in 1954, as well. She was involved in several school activities including cheerleading, starring roles in school plays and played a variety of sports. She was very popular and well-liked. After graduation, Dorothy traveled and explored different career options: beauty school in Toledo, Ohio, airline stewardess training in Omaha, Nebraska and waitressing in Florida. Following her brief time in Florida, she came home and got a job waitressing at the Toledo Airport Restaurant & Coffee Shop where she met the love of her life. She loved to retell the story of how she and her husband Phil met. Dorothy was called in to work on her day off to fill in at a part of the restaurant where she normally didn’t work. ...Read More