Janet Marie Davis(Chatman) was born January 15, 1937 in Charleston, West Virginia to Zuma and Henrietta Chatman who preceded her in death. Janet married Benjamin F Davis Jr on August 3rd, 1953 in Charleston, West Virginia, before moving to Cleveland, Ohio in 1955. To that union were born five children. Nedra Elaine Seay, Benjamin F Davis III, Vanessa Dale Holliday (all deceased), Donald Dwayne Davis and Henrietta Cecil Davis. She is also survived by siblings Jean Ann Allen, Lionel Lee Chatman, Theodore (Teddy) Lloyd Lovely(deceased) and Melzena Mae Askew. Jan was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses on October 10, 1977. From that point forward, faith played the central role in her life. She wanted to do more to teach others about the Bible. So much so that since June 1984, she vowed to Jehovah to devote more dedicated hours each month for teaching and helping others to gain the same relationship she had come to treasure. As a result of this privilege she studied the Bible with and aided countless others to dedicate their lives to God as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Jan was a skilled seamstress who loved altering and making clothes for herself and her grandchildren. She ...Read More

Dorothy M Counter (nee Monroe) - loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and faithful servant to the lord was called home on May 11, 2022 surrounded by family. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband Oakley L Counter. She is survived by her children Karen Herman (Robert), Keith (Jill), David, her grandchildren, Jennifer Link (Joseph), Kristen Neumeyer (Mark), Johnathan (Savannah), James (Adrianna), Michael (fiancee Melynnda) and Austin, great grandchildren MacKenzie, McKinley, Emersyn, Maddison, Chloe, Annette and Olivia. The family will hold a memorial service at a later date, we request any contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve at 17976 St Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44110 in her name.

Ladd York, 67, of Westlake, passed away on May 8th, 2022. Ladd was born July 30, 1954 to the late Rose and John York in Cleveland. He is survived by his daughter Traci York (Joe Cermak), grandson Bryce York and his cousin Robin (Jim Chase). Ladd was preceded in death by his son Rudolph York. Ladd graduated from Central Catholic High School at 16 and had completed 2 years of college at Cleveland State for Engineering. Ladd worked for Kauffman Container for 39 years until retirement. Ladd loved to fish, collect coins, stamps, and sports cards. He loved history, astronomy, music, and movies. Everyone that met him loved him and often referred to him as “Ladd the Dad.” He was smart, kind and had a sense of humor. Celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Memory of Ladd York to: O’Neill Hospice 605 Bradley Road Bay Village, OH 44140

Walter Bochenek of Cleveland Ohio entered life January 2, 1973 to Janet (Steve) Wagner and the late Walter C. Bochenek. On April 27, 2022, he entered eternal life. Wally graduated from Benedictine High School in 1991 and was employed by the United States Postal Service for over 20 years. He was a life-long Cleveland Indians fan and a proud Polish American. Wally is survived by his siblings; Case (Matt Garson) Bochenek, Joseph (Molly) Bochenek, Julianna (Marlon) Davis, and Brian (Angie) Bochenek. Wally, “Uncle Fun” as he was known, was a loving uncle to Dallas, Parker, Paige, Calum, Madelyn, Jillian, Max, Ella, Gus, Connor, Emma, and Megan. A Celebration of Life will be held at Malloy-Esposito Celebration Center located at 6384 Pearl Rd, Parma Heights, 44129 on May 21, 2022 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.

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