Buell, Douglas

Douglas Charles Buell, 67, of Northfield, went home to be with the Lord June 8th, 2025. Proceeded in death by his mother, Vilma M. Buell (Nee Lenese) and father, Douglas Baker Buell. He is survived by his sisters Shirley Crowe (Nee Buell) and Carol (Gene) Brian; children Stephanie, Aimee (Marty), Jennifer (David), and Douglas (Jennifer); grandchildren Anna, Jeremy, Claudia, Mason, Victoria, Gavin and Logan.

Doug was an avid motorcycle enthusiast, taking trips on his Harley whenever he could. He had many accomplishments in his life including 10 years driving with Greyhound, and numerous mechanic jobs. He was always willing to help …Read More

Behal, Concetta

Concetta (Chet) Behal (Piunno) age 79 passed away on June 4th. Beloved wife to Paul for 59 years. Mother to Mark(Michelle), Katherine Bruno ( Robert) and Adam ( Amy). Nanna to Anthony, Joey and Ava. Sister to Christine Luca (Joe), Anthony Piunno (Sally) and John Piunno.

Whitcomb, Barbara

Barbara E. Kayler Whitcomb, age 106, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2025, at Western Reserve Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio.

Born on August 9, 1918 in Alliance, Ohio, she was the daughter of Samuel Earl and Edith Lenore (Mather) Kayler. Barbara graduated from Alliance High School and attended Kent State University.

Barbara was married to Merle H. “Mert” Whitcomb for 58 years until his passing in 2000. She is survived by her children: Bob (Maria) Whitcomb of Santa Clarita, CA; Janice (Ken) Dunn of North Olmsted, OH; and Sandy McDaniel of Indianapolis, IN. Grandchildren include Mindi Dunn Bub, Kristen (Jonathon) Bowen, …Read More

Cain, Mary

Cain, Mary Esther (Laub) passed away peacefully at age 93 at the Lutheran Home in Westlake, Ohio on May 16th, 2025. Born November 3, 1931 in Toledo Ohio to Esther and Karl Laub. Preceded in death by parents, husband Walter Chapman Cain, sister Joanne and Brother-in-law Harry Thieman.

Mary attended the University of Toledo majoring in Biology
After working as a medical assistant she met and married her husband of 62 years Walter Cain. They moved to Bay Village Ohio where they raised 3 sons and were active in their community for over 70 years.

She is survived …Read More

Anderson, Lisa

Lisa Gail Anderson passed away peacefully on Monday March 31, 2025.

Our world is somewhat diminished from the loss of her compassion and kindness.

Lisa developed a strong character perhaps due to the loss of her father as a little girl of about 8 years old.

Lisa was determined to excel and to rely only on herself at which she succeeded admirably in her personal and professional life.

Lisa became a Registered Nurse after college in Erie, PA and started her career in the hospital there before moving on to a job in Public Health visiting rural residents in the surrounding district.

She was well …Read More

Bowling, Andrew

Andrew Joseph Bowling (Drew) was born October 9, 1986 to Michael E. & Judith Bowling (nee Arnold). Dear baby brother of Amy Carr (Ian) and preceded in death by his older brother Michael D. He was loved by his Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and many friends. Drew was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, August 2, 2003. He fell asleep April 28, 2005.

Services will be held Saturday May 10th at 4pm, Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 5900 Franklin Blvd Cleveland, OH 44102.  Please contact his family to attend via Video Conference.

Duffield, Raymond

February 20, 1968 – May 4, 2025

Raymond Allen Duffield, 57, of Barberton, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2025. Born February 20, 1968 in Cleveland, he was the beloved son of the late G. Ford and Elizabeth J. (Hicks) Duffield.

Ray was preceded in death by his best friend and brother, Kenneth H. Duffield. He is lovingly survived by his wife of eight years, Roxanne M. Duffield; siblings Tammy R. (Donald) Moore, Daniel S. Duffield, Kimberly R. Duffield, sister-in-law Chris A. Duffield and many nieces and nephews.

He was a devoted father to Preston (Leah) Chapin, Samantha (Matthew) Robinson, Maggie (Jason) …Read More

Milligan, Estelle

Estelle Virginia Milligan (née Smith) passed away on April 28, 2025 after 102 years of an extraordinary life. Preceded in death by her ever-loving Joe (Hugh Joseph Milligan), her husband of 54 years. She was the daughter of Joseph F and Emma Smith of Lakewood (both deceased), and loving sister of Rosemary Smith (deceased), John “Bud” Smith (Patricia) (both deceased), and Joseph F. Jr (Sally). Loving sister-in-law of Agnes Benjamin (Lloyd), Elizabeth Milligan, and David Milligan (Helen) (all deceased).

Beloved mother of Margaret Ann Danielson, (Cliff-both deceased), Hugh Jr. (Carole-deceased), Rosemary Wrobel (Mike), Liz Lenahan (Dan), Michael (Brenda), and Trish Detwiler …Read More

Cocco, Vincent

VINCENT PAUL COCCO

April 2, 1949 – April 28, 2025

Passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 28, 2025.

Beloved father of Zachary Orlando and Bethany Efstathia (deceased). Dear brother of Loretta Black (Jack) and Orlando Cocco (Kathleen, deceased). Uncle of Stephen, Stephanie, Nick and Nate. Son of Orlando Sr and Josephine Cocco (both deceased).

Vince was retired from Orlando Baking Company, where he worked for 30 years.

He was also a cook and kitchen manager during some of his retirement. He was a lover of Cleveland sports, music and had an amazing green thumb. The greenest.

He is also survived by his second …Read More

Drotleff, John

John E. Drotleff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. He was 81 years old.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 3, 1944, John was the third son of the late Erwin and Henrietta Drotleff. He graduated from South High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree at Youngstown State University and a Master’s degree at Columbia University.

For the next five decades, he worked as a music teacher at various schools in Ohio, including East High School in Youngstown, Glenwood Middle School in Boardman, Youngstown State University, Avon Lake High …Read More