Andrew T. Senko, age 77 Beloved husband of Christine (nee Adriano). Andy was born in Cambridge, Ohio on January 26, 1945. He is survived by his two brothers, Edward (Michelle) and Robert (Jamie). His parents, Andy and Mary (nee Zembo) are deceased. Andy is also survived by a large, loving extended family including many nieces, nephews, greats, and grands. He was employed with General Motors Corp. for 37 years, retiring in 2000. In retirement, he worked part-time for Enterprise Car Rental Co. for 20 years. Andy had a great love of many different sports, participating in and enjoying through his life. He was a state licensed official for football and basketball for Muny leagues and at the high school level. Was an active softball and hardball player on many teams in his earlier years, and managing a few at the same time. In his later years he found great enjoyment and fulfillment in coaching and giving hitting lessons at several area high schools for girl’s fast-pitch teams. Andy’s love of music has been with him his entire life, and along the way added cooking, gardening, and just the pure enjoyment of his home and patio. He and his wife were ...Read More

Rev Christine (Tina) M.Wakeley, born July 28th, 1926, passed away at the age of 96 on August 6th, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Fred, who passed away in 2020. Loving mother of John (Rita), Mary (Ken), Eddie, Gus - deceased, Timmy - deceased, and Cindy (Lou - deceased). Cherished by her 13 grandchildren, and many great (and great-great) grandchildren. Christine's parents (Gus and Mary Allen) developed the church, God is Love Tabernacle, which Christine became the natural successor of. Although the location of the church moved several times, her dedication to serving the Lord never faltered. Through her work in the ministry, and eventual development of the Crossroads Christian Academy school, Tina has impacted the lives of many in such a positive way. Grandma Tina- you are so very loved, by so many. May you and Grandpa be reunited in Heaven, singing together once again. "Always a smile, instead of a frown, always a hand, when one is down. Always true, thoughtful and kind, wonderful memories she left behind" A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday August 13th, 2022 at 2pm at Church Alive 4840 State Rd. Cleveland, Oh. 44109. All are welcome to come share ...Read More

Bernard Thomas Ferris born May 28, 1939, passed away peacefully at his home in Cleveland, OH on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Bernie was the youngest child of Haman and Anna Ferris (nee Rosepiler) and was preceded in death by his brother Norman and sister Rita Bielozer. He is survived by his companion and love of 17 years, Maria Rivera, his sister Theresa Kassay and his son Scott, his wife Teri and their children Ryan and Madison. He was Papa to José, Luz(José), Zulma, Javier(Fatima), Arlene(Joseph) and Carlos and extended family. He was married to Jaqueline Ferris (nee Rauscher) for fifty years. Bernie was a beloved (favorite) uncle to his many nieces and nephews. In 2008, Bernie retired from the Cleveland Police Department after serving the public as a patrolman and detective for 44 years. In 1969, he was a founding member of the Cleveland’s Policeman Patrolmen Association. Papa loved to fish, tell tall tales of serving in World War II (check the dates) and to take his Boston Terrier, Luna (his other love) for her daily walks. A celebration of Bernie’s life will be held at the Brooklyn Acres clubhouse located at 6301 Woburn, Cleveland, OH on Friday, August 12th ...Read More

Mary Ellen Zimmermann, nee Baumgardner, age 96, passed away June 29, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of LeAnn Barnhart, Bill (Kari), Diane (Steve Hershberger), Tom and John (Karin). Grandmother of Jessica Armstrong, Joshua Barnhart (Rose), Sarah Barnhart (Jeff Leppert), Jim Barnhart (Megan), Julia Zimmermann, Bob Zimmermann and Elizabeth Zimmermann. Great Grandmother of Tommy Armstrong, Alex Leppert, Makayla Barnhart, Kalysta Leppert, Seth Leppert and Olivia Barnhart. Sister of the late Merle Baumgardner of Creede, Colorado. Good friend and neighbor to many and mom to numerous pets. She was born in Oberlin, Ohio, grew up in Wellington and raised her family in Lakewood. She was an active member of Lakewood United Methodist Church and the Women’s Board at Beck Center for the Arts. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, West Side Community House, or Lakewood United Methodist Church. A celebration of life service will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church (15700 Detroit Ave., Lakewood OH) on Saturday, August 20th. Family and friends are invited to attend the 11:00 a.m. church service and to join us for refreshments and sharing of memories from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in ...Read More

Angelo Vinci, age 85, passed away, July 18, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Helen Vinci. Loving father of John Vinci (Kimberly), Mike Vinci ( Felicia), Chuck Vinci (Rose), and Kenneth Schnapp - Vinci (Kathy). Cherished grandfather of Ashley and Austin, Bodhi and Bexton, Heather Pitts, Shannon Schnapp, Brianne Herman, Amber (Michael) Viera, Chase (Summer) Schnapp. Dearest Son to the late Calogero and Maria Vinci. Dear brother to Chuck Vinci, Victor Vinci(Arlene deceased) , Margaret Taylor (Jerry) and Betty Ann Williams and to the late William Vinci (Jay) (both deceased), Raynard Vinci (Dee )(both deceased), Dorothy Vinci (deceased) , Mary Deranek (Dan) (both deceased) Josephine Pompigmano ( Nunzio) (both deceased) and Felicia ( Bob) Munday (both deceased). Angelo’s pastimes included bowling- where he bowled multiple 300 games and received rings for them, he loved table tennis- where he received national medals in the early 1950’s, he also played handball, tennis , baseball and basketball as a child, going to get coffee with his friends, and most of all his favorite pass time was spending time with his children, grandchildren, family and friends. Dad lived by “ Honesty “ … being honest with yourself! “If you can’t be honest with yourself, ...Read More

We are sad to announce the passing of JoAnn Wielkiewicz (née Badnoroski) of North Olmsted. She died at age 77 on July 16, 2022. JoAnn passed away surrounded by her loved ones after a battle with cancer. JoAnn was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wielkiewicz, her parents John and Elizabeth Badnoroski, her brother Johnny Badnoroski, granddaughter Elizabeth Wielkiewicz and grandson Michael Wielkiewicz. She is survived her five children Walter Wielkiewicz (Hilda), Keith Wielkiewicz, Leslie Ziegler (Jon), Jennifer Good, Janet Wielkiewicz, her grandchildren Melissa and Walter III Wielkiewicz, Kristina Taylor (Randy) and Adam and Emily Ziegler and great grandchildren Randall and Olivia Taylor. JoAnn also leaves behind one sister, Dolores Hollo. JoAnn was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. Shortly after marrying Walter, she moved to Lakewood, Ohio to raise their five children. When she was well, JoAnn loved to visit with family, garden and decorate her home. JoAnn also had a passion for dogs and had many throughout her lifetime. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. The funeral will be a private ceremony with only close family members present.

Clare R. Kaminski, 59, of Lakewood, OH, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, OH, surrounded by her loving family. Clare was born on January 25, 1963, in Massillon, OH, to Joan (Scott) Molinelli and Richard Kaminski. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ian Uttley, her brother, Mark Kaminski, and her stepfather, George Molinelli. Clare was a kind and loving daughter, sister and aunt, and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Upon graduation from Central Catholic High School in Canton, OH, in 1981, Clare spent three years at Ursuline College studying Art Therapy. In her early twenties, she moved to Las Vegas, NV, and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 1985. Clare resided in Las Vegas for more than 27 years. In one of her first jobs, she worked at a small, private airport as part of a hospitality team that welcomed charter jets to Las Vegas. Not only was it exciting for her to meet interesting people, including various celebrities, the experience also sparked Clare’s lifelong interest in airplanes and travel. For the majority of her career, Clare was ...Read More

ROBEY, URSULA (SUE) October 29, 1933 – July 4, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce that our beloved Ursula (Sue) Robey, age 88, passed away on July 4th, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family. Ursula Graziano was born on October 29, 1933 to Gennarina (Jeanette) nee Casale and Angelo Graziano in Girard, Ohio. Married in June, 1955, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, David R. Robey. She is loved by her children and their spouses, Michael Robey (Donna), Charlene Smith (Walt), Kenneth Robey (Carmen), Roberta Ward (Skip), David Robey, Jr. (deceased), Jeanette Robey (Earl Thompson, deceased), and Anita Robey, as well as her grandchildren, Jeff Robey, Dan Smith (Heather), Rachel Robey, Greg Smith (Alana), Matt Robey, Samantha Weiner (Barry), Ken Smith (Patti), Nick Robey (Alejandro), Christine Barrow and Lane Strobel III, and great grandchildren, Ethan, Raven, Lia, Mason, Leina, Alyson, Lucas, Legend, Michael, Naomi, Holly, Kiersten, Drew, Corey, Amanda, Carrie, Aubrey, Kenny, Alyssa and Aaron, and a growing generation of great-great grandchildren. When her younger children were still in school, Sue ran a business from home. Later, she worked and then retired from TRW. She continued to express her enterprising spirit by ...Read More

Frederick “Rick” Peter Petrie IV, 63, of Cleveland, OH sadly passed away on July 3rd, 2022 due to heart failure. Son of the late Frederick Petrie and Noreen (Clough) Zakrin. Rick was born August 2nd, 1958 in Pensacola, FL and grew up on the West side of Cleveland. He graduated from Berea High School in 1978, and proudly served three years in the United States Army. He trained in the Philippines and was stationed in Oahu, Hawaii doing target acquisition and received an honorable discharge. Rick was a tradesman in the window washing business for decades and strongly valued a job well done. Rick was married for 22 years to Yardena ‘Becky’ Flor with two children, Kevin and Kyle. Rick is also survived by sisters Marguerite (David) Gadd, Daneen (Mano) Tsolakis, his 11 loving nieces and nephews, stepfather George Zakrin, many loving cousins, aunt, uncles, stepsisters, and lifelong best friend Vince Hutter. Rick was preceded in death by his sisters Mary Anagnostopolous, Sharon Klinko, and stepsister Janice Fitzer. Family, friends, and others are invited to honor the life of Rick on July 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Malloy Esposito Celebration Center, 6384 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130. ...Read More

Age 64, (Born August 28, 1957) passed peacefully on June 10, 2022. Beloved husband of Marlene A. (nee Durci) (2020). Dear son of the late Daniel James McLaughlin (1969), brother of Baby Thomas (1966), and step-son of the late Allan F. Lewicki (2011). He is survived by his dear mother, Patricia A. McLaughlin Lewicki (nee Hicks), siblings David Colucci (Karen), Daniel McLaughlin (Charlotte), Linda Wolf (Mark), twin to Donald McLaughlin (Janice), Mary McLaughlin, Eileen Heinbaugh (Jeffrey), Maureen Maier (Brian), Robert McLaughlin (Ruth), Nancy Caldwell, Kevin McLaughlin (Jennifer), and Patricia Patranc (Craig), and step-brother of Norman Lewicki (Lynne), Paul Lewicki (Josette), and Martin Lewicki (Shelley). Ron had many aunts and uncles and was blessed to be the caring Uncle of many nieces and nephews, and beloved cousin and friend to many. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School, Magna Cum Laude from John Carroll University, and received his Law Degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University. He was known for his kindness, charity, and compassion in both his professional career and personal life and will be dearly missed by all. Ronald's Memorial Service will be held at Journey Church at the Fairview Park Campus, 21220 Lorain Road, Fairview ...Read More