81, of North Olmsted, Oh. Passed away at his home, on December 19th, 2018. Born March 8th, 1937, in Kalamazoo, Mich. to John & Aurlie (Laporte) Counter. He married Dorothy (Monroe) counter on April 16, 1960. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, children Karen (Bob) Herman, Keith (Jill), and David. Brothers, John (Brenda) Counter & Pete (Mary) Counter. Sisters Sue (Devon) Lundberg, & Vanetta (Floyd) Olsen. Grandchildren, Jennifer Herman, Kristen (Jeremy) Weissmann, Johnathan, James (Adrianna) Herman, Michael & Austin. Great- grandchildren, Maddison, McKinley, Chloe, Mackenzie & Annette, along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John & Aurlie, his sister Dorothy, & his brother George. Graveside memorial service will be held on April 12th at 1:00pm @ Evergreen cemetery in Westlake, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family suggests a memorial gift to The Hospice of the Western Reserve.

ANNMARIE BRANHAM (nee Sperner) age 58, passed away at her home after a long illness on Wednesday, January 30, 2019. Ann Marie was born on March 24, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was a resident of Cleveland her entire life. Beloved Wife of Jonathan. Loving mother to Angelina (Paul Knight) and Jennifer (Edward Wilks). Cherished grandmother of Julian, Michael, Landen, Skailer, Donata, Wyndem and Grace. Dearest daughter of the late Arno and Marie Sperner (nee Lepi). Dear sister of Debra Hein (Frank), Bryan, David (Rick Thome) and Anthony (Rebecca Dillon). Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00am, Saturday February 2, 2019 at St. Rocco Catholic Church. Internment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends, 6-8 PM, Friday, February 1, 2019 at the MALLOY - ESPOSITO CELEBRATION CENTER, 6384 PEARL ROAD, PARMA HEIGHTS.

James (Andy) Garrison, age 56, passed away in his home Thursday January 17th 2019, beloved brother and uncle of many. Now resting in heaven with his parents (Coston and Shirley), he will forever be missed and never forgotten. His mind, body, and soul can now rest with the angels in heaven and watch down upon us and protect us. His celebration of life will be held amongst family.

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