BARBARA ANN (BALL) NEILLEY, age 84, went home to be with her Jesus on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at the David Simpson Hospice House. She was a faithful member of the Aspinwall Church of God. Barbara was born May 31, 1937, at O’Keeffe, WV to the late Byron (Doc) Ball and the late Cassie (Murphy) Ball. After graduating high school in 1955, she moved to Columbus, OH, where she met and married her late husband, William (Bill) Neilley on November 27, 1970. In 2016, Barbara relocated to Cleveland, OH, to be near her niece and husband, Robin and Ron Varney. She was also preceded in death by her stepmom, Beulah (Boyd) Ball, brother and sister-in-law, William and Janice Ball, and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Don Cobb. Barbara is survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with family and friends. Everyone who met her went away positively impacted by her love, kind spirit, wisdom, and sense of humor. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Aspinwall Church of God 14627 Aspinwall Avenue Cleveland, OH 44110. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Columbus, OH

John "Andy" Wetherill 76 was born in Lima, Ohio on Sept 3rd, 1945 to Auda and Justus "Jack" Wetherill, both deceased. He is survived by his wife Donna (nee Licht), step daughters Oona and Greta Mooney, from Cleveland, Ohio, daughters Amy Word (Paul) and Julie Troedsson (Peter), and grandchildren Jeremy Baker, Logan Flues and Sydney Word, from Oregon. John graduated from Lima Senior "63, served in the Airforce in Ohio, England, Dominican Republic and Alaska He was married to first wife, Wanda and moved to Astoria, Oregon where he was an on-air personality at KVAS Astoria, ran a laundromat and was a school recruiter. After divorce, he moved back to Ohio. He excelled in sales of electronics and furniture. Donna became his wife in October 1988 and thus, he became a step-dad to Oona and Greta, Known as Andy to most, he was a thoughtful, kind and loving man who valued his friends and loved ones. A favorite past time was keeping in touch and up to date on their lives. Contracting Covid in Oct. 2021 exacerbated heart and bone issues leading to a lengthy stay in a nursing home in Parma, Ohio where he passed away quietly in the ...Read More

Jeffery McKnight, 61, of Bedford, passed away on April 21, 2022. Jeff was born on July 5, 1960 to Wilmont and Dorothy (Blewitt) in Oakwood Village. Jeff was predeceased by both parents and brother Monte. He is survived by his sister Susan (Bill Predovich), wife Donna (Rusniaczyk), stepson Rob (Callahan), daughter Jennifer (Chris Hebebrand) and son Scott. Jeff has many grandchildren, nieces and nephews and enjoyed spending time with his great grandchildren Elijah and Addisyn. Jeff was a member of the Timko Bar family and enjoyed watching many NASCAR races there. The family will be holding a benefit dinner on Sunday May 8th from 1-4 during a race at the Timko bar. Donations for such will aid in the expense of his funeral arrangements.

Walter (Jack) Duncan III, 54, passed away April 9, 2022 Parents Walter and Thelma Duncan (deceased), fiancé Sharon Dossa. 6 daughters Jackie (Chris), Samantha (Kody), Joy (Jesse), Heather (Nathan), Taylor (Chad), and Brenda (Christian). 8 grandkids Brother, Uncle and Cousin to many.

On April 5, 2022, Deborah (Debbie) English Ames went peacefully home to her Lord. Debbie was filled with grace, loved God, had a servant’s heart, and giving spirit. She firmly believed and knew she would be united with her loved ones again. Debbie was the youngest daughter of Dick and Mary Jane (Lowery) English of Westfield, PA. Those left to cherish and honor Deb‘s memories are siblings Diane Verbjar, Sue and Pat McAlinn, Mark and Terry English, nieces, nephews, other family members, and daughters of Jock Litras, her dear loving partner and best friend. Debbie has many friends who will miss her dearly as well. After high school and earning a Nursing degree, Debbie continued her education and became a nursing home administrator. She was skilled in handling all aspects of her responsibilities, and even prayed with her patients and provided comfort to them and their families in their time of need. Debbie’s closest friends and family remember her as their great encourager. She left her mark on so many hearts and was always helping; she listened, researched, gardened, painted, decorated, and beautified their world. She held fast to the lost art of letter writing, and sent many sweet, encouraging, ...Read More

Dean Charles Kent, 69, of Middleburg Heights, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 25, 2022. Born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 5, 1953. Beloved husband of Phyllis, loving father of Kristal, Adam (deceased), Julie, Jennifer Olson (Alan), Michael (Layla). Beloved Papa of Brooke, Nathan, Kelly, Brendan, Lyla, Ryan, Colleen, Kevin, Scarlett, Rosalie. Another grandson, Levi Michael, will be arriving in late June. Dearest son of Jean Kent (nee Lamparyk) and the late Eugene Kent and son-in-law of Cora DeCapite (Bosl, nee Sample) and the late Andrew DeCapite. Dear Brother of Timothy, Sandra Furber O'Malley (deceased), Susan (Phil) Urban, Barbara Gawloski (Raymond - deceased), Terri (Brian) Cleary. Brother-in-law of Andrea (Lyle) Hill, Nancy (Tony) Rylow, William (Judy) Bosl, Gregory Bosl, Rick Bosl, Rebecca Bosl. Dear Nephew, Uncle, Cousin and Friend to many. Dean was a man who loved God. He was a good man, but he wasn't perfect. He would say, "I'm a sinner like all the rest of us; the only perfect one died on the cross". He was absolutely right. Dean's greatest desire was for all of his family and friends to have a relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus ...Read More

Brandon J. Herbert, 24, passed away peacefully on 3/15/22. He was born 4/3/1997, and is survived by his parents, Jeff Herbert and Erica Stephenson(Johnnie); his brothers Austin and Jared; sister Marissa; his grandmother, Peggy; grandfather, Glenn(Brenda); and his great grandfather, Tom(Claudia). He was a loving nephew, cousin and friend to many. Brandon was preceded in death by his great grandmothers, Vivian Chalfant and Julia Herbert; his grandmother, Patricia Stephenson; and grandfathers, David Herbert and Larry Benzie. Although Brandon had a short life, he touched a lifetime of people. Anyone that was blessed to know Brandon knew not only was he so loving and kind, but he was also very much loved. His heart was full and it overflowed onto everyone who met him. He loved baseball and skateboarding passionately. His favorite game to play with his siblings was Runescape. He was the best big brother to his siblings, very sweet, caring, and protective of them. Brandon was one of a kind, and will be missed more than words can ever describe. What better day to have a Celebration of Life than Brandon's day of birth. Please come and celebrate Brandon's life and let's show him One Love! Sunday 4/3/22 from ...Read More

Donald Gosnell, age 89 passed away peacefully at his home Sunday March 20th. Beloved husband to Lee ( deceased ). Loving father of Donnie ( deceased ), Gail ( deceased ), Mike ( deceased ) and Bob. Loving Grandfather of seven, uncle to many. Dear friend to all. A short graveside service will be held Friday April 1st at 11:00 at Sunset Memorial, 6265 Columbia Rd in North Olmstead, OH 44070.

James J. Corona (Jim) born 12/6/1961. passed away 3/14/2022 after a long illness. He is survived by girlfriend Theresa Copley of Cleveland, brother Nick of Ohio, sons Justin (Jay) Adkins of Lorain and Codi Corona of Streetsboro. He was like a father to William (Billy) Keen of Parma Heights and Shane Urzycki of Cleveland. Best friends Kenny Miller of Florida and Mel Bonaiuto of Cleveland. Special friends Yvette Bonaiuto of Cleveland, Mark Humphrey of Parma, Ray Cox of Cleveland, and many many more friends. He was liked by everyone and will be missed. A celebration of life will be held this Saturday 3/26/2022 at Trinity United Methodist Church at 9900 Madison Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44102 at 1:00 p.m. Food and refreshments following.

Donald “Don” C. Kolarik, age 81, passed away peacefully February 20, 2022 . He was born April 5, 1940 in Cleveland Ohio to Jerry and Elizabeth.(deceased) Don was a dedicated husband to Carol (deceased) . Loving father to Don and Kristen (Ryan). Devoted grandfather to Jaysin and Dylan. Dear brother to (deceased) Allan, David, Gilbert, Gerald, Jean Bobrovsky and Betty Zeleznik.