SARAH FAITH MOREHART FORD, age 36, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018. Beloved wife of Michael. Cherished mother of Gabriel Thomas. Daughter of Michael and Janet Morehart. Dear sister of Amanda Hope Freeman. Celebration of Life, 3 - 5pm, Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the home of her parents.
VAUGHN D. REPENNING, (nee Wilkinson) age 87, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018. Beloved wife of Henry. Loving mother of Carl, Patti Kelley, and the late Glen. Cherished grandmother of Annie, Charlie, Mellisa, Maggie, Kely, Carl Jr., Stephanie, Cody, and great grandmother of Ben, Abigail, Lilian, and Leo. All Services Private
LINDA MARIE GEIGER, RN, MSN, CCM, CRRN age 73. Linda went to Heaven to be with her parents on Tuesday, September 25, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Carl F. Geiger; dear mother of Michelle Switka (Joseph-deceased) and Ruth Lasecki (David); adoring grandmother of Lily, Isabella and Nicholas; loving sister of Mary Louise (David); dear sister-in-law of David, Joseph (Marge), Ray (Ruth), and Dennis (Belinda-deceased); cherished aunt of Kara, Kendra, Kevin, Gary, Matthew, Jodi, Jeffrey, and Desiree; great aunt, cousin and friend to many. Linda was born on October 9, 1944, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Nicholas and Elena (Carette) D’Ambrosia. She was a graduate of Regina High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from St. Francis School of Nursing in Columbus, Ohio. Linda married Carl on November 26, 1966, in Cleveland and had two daughters, Michelle and Ruth. She took great pride in her career as a Registered Nurse and Director of Nursing. Linda also had an entrepreneurial spirit, owning several businesses including a Home Healthcare Agency, Nurse Staffing Company and Healthcare Consulting Business. She valued education and continued to earn advanced degrees and certifications in Nursing and Health Science throughout her lifetime. Linda truly cared about ...Read More
(nee Bauer); passed away Monday, September 10, 2018 at the age of 69. Mother of Susan Veberes, (nee Holzheimer); Valerie Powers, (nee Holzheimer). Grandmother of 8, Sandra (Ashly), Nicole E., Michelle R., Victoria, Joseph, Kenny L., Philip, and Grace M.; Great Grandmother to Jeremiah Bullington Jr. Sister of 6 siblings, Mary J., Jerome A., Theresa A., Loretta H., John L., and Delores. Burial will be held at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., on October 3, 2018 at 9:30 a.m.
LOIS A. ADAMS, age 82, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Proceeded into death by husband Jack and son Charles Junke. Loving mother of Lilly, Alan, George (Ruth), Beth Junke, and Christine Varner. Memorial Service will be held on October 3, 2018 6pm-7:30pm at Pinezone Tower Community Center 21900 Addington Blvd Rocky River, Ohio 44116
Nancy Ortiz (Momma) passed away September 16th, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio. Beloved mother of Teresa Long(Scott), Anita Tankersley(Chris Neer), Nancy Welch(Robert), and Michael Ortiz(Karen). Grandmother of Ashley Ortiz(Joe Wasielewski) who was raised my Momma, Steven, Andrew, Aaron, Kyle, Kayla, and Jacob Tankersley, Timmy Ortiz, Bella Hibler, and Mikey Ortiz. Great grandmother of Ashton and Tristan Tankersley. Momma also leaves behind her sisters Peg, Della, Lucy, Selma, and Susie as well as many nieces and nephews in Pennsylvania. Momma we love you and are so happy that you aren’t suffering anymore but, our hearts just hurt so bad. There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think about you and you will forever be in our hearts. We will do what you asked Momma! We will stick together and work through our tears to “Miss You, But Let You Go”...
age 69, passed away, August 15, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Loving mother of the late Lisa. Cherished grandmother of Adrian. Dear sister of Theresa Gavalya (Randy Davis). Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, Saturday, August 25, 2018 at St. Vincent de Paul, 13400 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland 44111
(Née Seifert), 50, of Cleveland Ohio, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2018 after a long illness. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, James “Jim” Gilbert, whom she married on January 27, 1989, her children Sara Gilbert (Ian Hlavin) and Matthew Gilbert (Michael Wachowiak), brother Mark Seifert (Barb Seifert), step-mother Jeannette Long, uncle William Crocker, dearest friend Marlene Rochford, and countless others. Laura is preceded in death by her mother Marianne Seifert (Née Westerhoff), father William Seifert, and aunts Patricia Crocker (Née Seifert), and Audrey Behm (Née Westerhoff). Laura, a devout member of the congregation at Lakewood Baptist Church served as Minister of Family and Fellowship. She enjoyed the smell of lavender, cooking, creating and fostering young minds. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Family Ministries at Lakewood Baptist Church. A celebration of her life, 7PM, Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Lakewood Baptist Church, 14321 Detroit Ave. Lakewood. The family will be receiving friends and loved ones at 6PM at the church.
Anthony J. Esposito ASHTABULA – Anthony Joseph “Tony” Esposito, 87, died Monday, July 9, 2018 at ACMC. He was born August 23, 1930 in Ashtabula, the son of Felix and Josephine (Nappi) Esposito and had been a lifelong resident. A graduate of Ashtabula High School, he joined the U.S. Army and honorably served his country during the Korean War. After the service, Tony went to New York City and joined the Johnny Long Orchestra and toured across the country in ballrooms and colleges. After three years with the Orchestra, Tony joined the Ralph Marterie Band, one of America’s top recording bands in the 1950’s. In 1956, Tony returned to Ashtabula to form his own band, the Tony Esposito Orchestra. Tony and the orchestra have been entertaining throughout the county for 45 years. Tony was also a member of the Ashtabula Symphonic Band, the Blues Project Band, and the Madison Jazz Band. Many of the groups Tony has performed at many weddings and community events and have given local concerts at Kent State and the Walnut Beach Summer Concert Series. He worked over 35 years as a salesman for Massucci Ford and then found an opportunity to work as a ...Read More
John Vincent Jr. aka Johnny V passed away peacefully after a long term illness on June 15th, 2018, with his loving wife by his side. John went to be with the Lord at the age of 57, born September, 14, 1960. He was reunited in Heaven with his loving parents John and Gloria Vincent. Johnny V is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Joyce Vincent. Lovingly remembered by his 3 daughters, Rachel, Candice and Kelsi. His sisters Gloria King aka Cissy and Deborah Vincent aka DeeDee. He was an uncle to 6 nieces and 6 nephews. Rebekah, Kimberly, and Danny of the King Family. Paul, Cory and Nick of the Logan/Jones family. Jena and Kennedy of the Jennings Family. Tony, Andrew, Brandi and Cassandra of the Bayless/Logan family. He will be most missed in the role of Papa by his 5 grandchildren. Julianne, Joshua Jr., Hayden, Daymien and Dorian will be looking up to the stars lovingly at their Superhero Papa. A special thanks to all his friends in blue at the Elyria Police Department, and his pals at Equity Trust. As well as all the outstanding friends that have become family in the blink of an eye, ...Read More
