Anthony (Emo) Francis Bobkovich, 51, of Bay Village, OH passed away on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Bobkovich, his mother, Patricia (Ogden) Bobkovich, his sister-in-law Christine (Kubinski) Bobkovich and his brother-in-law, Robert Mancinelli. He is survived by his wife, Darcy (Mihal) Bobkovich and his children, McKinley Mihal, Calvin Mihal and Lincoln Bobkovich, his siblings and their spouses, Lori (Swan) Mancinelli, Brian Swan, David Bobkovich (and Sandy), Rhonda (Bobkovich) Custer (and Jack) and Diana Bobkovich, as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Anthony was born and raised in Cleveland, OH. He graduated Westlake High School in 1989. He married Darcy (Westlake High School prom date) on August 15, 2009 and together they raised their family in Bay Village, Ohio. Anthony was extremely proud of all the children. McKinley is attending University of Florida and will be graduating in May of 2023. Calvin graduated University of Kentucky and is moving to Dallas for a position with Vanguard. And, of course, Lincoln is gifted and talented! Anthony especially enjoyed his yearly family vacations to Florida with his in-laws. Whenever the family ...Read More

Marsa Faye Romanini (nee Stofcheck), age 71, joined our Heavenly Father on March 28, 2022. Born in Waynesburg, PA to Robert and Elizabeth (nee West) Stofcheck on August 8, 1950, Marsa spent most of her life in the Cleveland area. She was the most beloved wife to Thomas Romanini for almost 50 years, and loving mother to Tricia Hale (Robert) and Tracie Voice (Sean). She loved all her grandchildren so dearly~Dominic, Brandon, Mia, Tommy, Marlee and Samantha. She was the dedicated sister to Vickie Duran and the late Barbara Brayer, and aunt, niece, cousin, and friend to so many.  Marsa held several job titles over the years. These included: administrative assistant for various workplaces, owner of a video store for 12 years, and manager/owner of rental properties with Tom. She absolutely thrived at everything she did. Among her many “jobs,” she was most proud to be a loving wife, mother, and sister, as well as a wonderful friend to each. When she wasn’t working, she loved spending time with her family and friends. She was always in the middle of a good book. She loved to travel. Although she had her favorites, there wasn’t a casino she wouldn’t try her ...Read More

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.