Age 81, died suddenly on April 21, 2020 at his home. He was born June 22, 1938 in Cairo, Illinois. He called Cleveland his home for 59 years after coming to WKYC-TV to work as a film editor for NBC in 1961. A member of the news department for 39 years, he received an Emmy in the 70’s. Nick led an active creative life and spiritual life and was an inspiration to many. A self-taught photographer, he had his first exhibition at the age of 76 when his eldest daughter discovered his archived negatives from the 50’s. He loved photography, art, music, theatre, philosophy, theology, baking, and reading. He proudly served as a Deacon at Church of the Good Shepherd in Brooklyn, Ohio. He was married to Rita Ann Malaska for 50 years; beloved father to his three girls: Shari (John W Carlson), Tracey (John Canale), and Nicki (Anthony Lang, Jr.), Michael Wood and the late Timothy J Harry. Cherished grandfather of 10 and great-grandfather of 1. He will be missed by his sister Joyce Bonds of Escondido, California. Contributions to NAMI Cleveland will further support his profound commitment to peace. NAMI Greater Cleveland, 2012 W. 25th St, Suite 705, ...Read More

Wade Shelton Smith, 82 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 25, 2020. Wade was born April 9, 1938 in Breeden, West Virginia to parents Mary Ellen (nee Williamson) and Gidian Smith (both deceased). He was a proud Veteran of the US Airforce. Wade was preceded in death by his wife Beverly (nee Schuerger). He was a proud and loving father to his daughters Nancy Hamilton (Lee), Cynthia Crucis (Michael) and Vicki Reagle (Randy). He adored his grandchildren Stephanie Alestri (Tim), Cristie Welch (Caleb), Jennifer Leffel, Megan Jarstfer (Andrew), Michael Leffel (Sara), Jessica Tipton (Matthew), Randy Reagle, Michael Crucis, Monica Medina, Mary Crucis and great grandchildren, Owen, Luke, Callie, Gianna, Levi, Audrey, Natalie, Casey, Lily, Benjamin and Mia. He shared a close bond with all his siblings, Wilma Pince (Bill deceased), Gidian Jr. (deceased) (Linda deceased), Carol Hartley (Don), Ernie (deceased) (Barbara), Donna Hathaway (Bill), and Callie Adams (Bob). He spent much of his time with his beloved dogs Rags and Eddie. Wade spent many years gardening and making many friends at the Ben Franklin Community garden. Wade was an avid boater and fisherman and loved the time he spent with his friends at the 55th marina. Due to the ...Read More

Dorothy Jean Hart, 95, of Main Street Care Center (Sprenger Health Care System), Avon Lake, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2020, of Corona Virus 2019. Dolly was born July 5, 1924 to Mayme (Bailey) and George Albert Reimer, at Deaconess Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up on S Boone Road, in Columbia Station, Lorain County, graduating Columbia High School 1942 as an excellent student, cheer leader and musician. She worked that summer as a “Rosie the Riveter” at the bomber plant (todays IX Center), and then attended Bowling Green State University as a music major, and Oberlin Business School. Dolly married Robert Beckwith in 1944, living in Berea, Avon Lake, where she was active in the Avon Lake Players, and in Bay Village. The couple moved to Avon Lake in 1950, as her husband Bob went to work as a manager for his father, Fred Williams who owned Williams Ford of Avon Lake. She married her second husband Arthur Rogers of Elyria, proprietor of Rogers Photography Studio. They bought a Cessna 172 and got their pilots licenses and were the first husband and wife team in Lorain County to do so. Their air travel included trips to ...Read More

Anita Louise Gray, age 73, passed away peacefully in her home April 10, 2020 due to natural causes (or the thought of not seeing the Cleveland Indians play this year…Thanks Corona). Anita was most known for her tenacity, lack of patience and providing her opinion whether or not it was asked. She always told you the truth even if it wasn’t what you wanted to hear. But her passion and love for her family and friends knew no bounds and taught strength and resilience to all those who knew her. She will be sorely missed and is survived by her brother Tom (Barb) Gray, her daughter Vickie (Brad) Burgess; son John (Allyson) Ferrara; three grandsons, Brody, Grant and Oliver; and many cherished friends, all of whom she loved and touched deeply. She was preceded in death by her love, Victor Ferrara and parents, Russell and Theresa Gray. She was most happy fishing, taking pictures, playing Scrabble or Wii Bowling and spending time with her grandsons who she adored. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association at https://www.diabetes.org/donate/donate-in-honor. A “Celebration of Life” service will be held at a future date.

GRACE M. (OZIMEC) MOORE, 82, went to her heavenly home April 10, 2020 after a long illness. Born in 1937 in Garfield Hts., Ohio, eldest daughter of the late Rudolph Ozimec and Marianne (Andel) Ozimec, eldest sister of Cecelia (Ozimec) Henderson, Marianne Ozimec, the late Cecelia Henderson and the late Marianne Ozimec ; Aunt to Robert (Vicki) Henderson, Matthew Henderson, Marianne (Henderson) Call-Miracle Smith (Shawn) and the late Lisa Henderson. Beloved wife of the late Jon, loving mother of Laura Lee, Linda, Jonathan (Julie), Jeffrey (Carol), Leslie Knotts, and the late Lee Ann; Cherished grandmother of 11; Heather (Adam); Alyssa, Katelyn, Kurt, Kollin, Kloe, Cassidy, Delaney, Emily, Jessica, Cody; and great-grandmother of one; Henry. Step-mother to Kim (Moore) Raymond; step-grandmother to 2, Stephen Pataky and Karlton Weiskopf (Melissa); step-great-grandmother to 3, Anthony, Aiden and Madeline. “In God’s grace each dawn is a gift and every day a miracle…To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the Heaven. Ecclesiastes 3:1: A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, July 23rd, location to be announced at a later date.

MAXWELL MILES FIFFICK April 20th 1991-March 16th 2020 Maxwell Miles Fiffick of Parma Ohio, passed away peacefully at Regency Hospital and Long Term Care Facility in Middleburg Heights Ohio on March 16th, 2020. Max was the beloved Son of the Late Charles Robert Fiffick and Traci Fiffick. Cherish Brother of Samuel Fiffick and Chelsie Hlywiak (Fiffick) Uncle to Noelo Fiffick, Jaylani Fernandez and Carlie Hlywiak. Grandson of the Late Robert Primel and Joanne Primel. Nephew, cousin and cherished friend to many. Max was known for his one of a kind, Care free personality. Max was a very Talented Bass player. He had a great passion for music. Max will be deeply missed. Memorial Service times are still being determined

Theresa Leach (nee Meskauskas), age 88, passed away 03/26/2020. Theresa Leach beloved wife of the late Thomas Leach, cherished Mother of William, Michelene Holland, Lawrence, Daniel and Timothy. Grandmother of six and Great Grandmother of four. Memorial Service to be held at a future date.

RODNEY J. ONEY age 48, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Kimberly (nee Joseph). Loving father of Ryan. Dear brother of Della Garrison (Jerry), Don Jr. (Mary), Daniel (Lynn), and David John. Preceded in death by his mother, Dora Oney. Life Celebration, 5:30-7:30pm, Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Malloy-Esposito Celebration Center, 6384 Pearl Rd. Parma Heights, Ohio 44130

On Thursday, January 30, 2020, Jane Katherine (Strieter) Smith, passed at the at age of 73 after losing her 12-month battle with stomach and esophageal cancer. She was never in pain and in the last weeks she was surrounded every day by people who loved her. Jane was a selfless person whose actions showed us that it’s not about what you have, but the person you are and how you live. She saw the good in everyone and people were drawn to her because of how she made them feel. The loves of her life were her grandchildren who lovingly referred to her as “baba”, the name her only son used to call his grandmother. Proceeded in death by parents, Walter Strieter and Mary Uschlbec. Survived by son, Christopher Smith ; grandchildren, Connor, Ryan and Riley Smith ; siblings, Sharon Zmij, Gail Strieter and Jim Strieter; nephew and niece, Jimmy and Amy Strieter. There will be a funeral mass to celebrate her life Saturday, February 8th, at 1pm at St Malachi’s Church on West 25th in Cleveland, Ohio. The church will be open at 12pm and there will be a small reception afterwards to celebrate her life. In lieu of ...Read More

On Tuesday, January 28 2020, Lindsey Marie Ballas, loving mother, daughter, and sister, passed away at the age of 34 after her ongoing battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born on February 1, 1985. She was preceded in death by her mother Donna Ballas. She is survived by her beloved companion Matt Pennington, and their two children, Madalyn and Matthew, her father Al Ballas, her sister Kim, her grandmother Carol, and many others who were touched and loved deeply by her, including her dogs Bruno and Louie. After attending Lorain County Joint Vocational School for Cosmetology and graduating from Avon High School, Lindsey owned and operated "Lindsey's House of Style" since the age of 18. It suited her entrepreneurial and outgoing heart. She made countless friends doing this, her staff and customers from the salon loved her very much. While her business grew increasingly more prominent, her family was of foremost importance in her life. She treasured her children and embraced every moment with them, while instilling in them the same strong values which made her the strong woman she was. She looked forward to their family vacations to Myrtle Beach every spring, shopping at resale shops while she ...Read More