Andrey, Earline

In Loving Memory of Earline M. Andrey

Moss, Kenneth

Kenneth J. Moss

November 26, 1940 – September 14, 2026

Kenneth J. Moss, 85, of Brook Park, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was married 57 years to Margaret (nee Toth, deceased). Beloved father of Bonnie (deceased), Ken, Greg (deceased), and Karen Faykus (Steve). Loving grandfather of Cole and Kaylee Faykus. Preceded in death by his brothers, Joe, Dennis, Marty, and Terry.

Ken graduated from St. Edward High School in 1958. He earned an associate degree from Cuyahoga Community College in 1968 and a B.B.A. degree from Cleveland State University in 1972. He was a Certified Public Accountant. He was also a …Read More

McDonald, Daniel

Daniel Martin McDonald
11/04/1977- 08/27/2026

Danny, 48, passed Aug 27th after a lifelong battle with Type 1 Diabetes. He fought with strength & courage & is no longer in pain.
He grew up on a farm in Columbia Station, Ohio, attended Holy Name High School & went on to become a third generation Local 17 Ironworker, aka “Wolf”. He enjoyed cooking, Notre Dame football, going to the casino & knew more Bible passages than any of us heathens. His daughter Faith, his “pumpkin” was the blessing of his life & she brought him such joy & comfort, especially the last few years he …Read More

Valera, Manuel Dr.

Dr. Manuel Valera, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2026. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Alice. Manuel is survived by his siblings Melvin, Huascar, Cecilia, Leda and Maricela Valera, children Christine Weiss and Michael Valera, grandchildren Anna and Sophia Weiss and Alec, Gabriel and Alicia Valera, and many nieces and nephews.

Manuel earned a medical degree from the University of Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic in 1960. He then completed a medical internship at Regina General Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada where he met his wife Alice, a residency in internal …Read More

Kratz, Katherine

Katherine Mary Kratz, mother, wife, psychologist, insatiable traveler, fierce advocate for justice, and wellspring of joy and laughter, died at age 71 of lymphoma in Cleveland, Ohio, on September 1, 2026.

Katherine was born May 4, 1955, in Peru, Illinois, to parents Sally (McDiarmid) and Myron Kratz. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Western Illinois University, then began a two year placement in the Peace Corps working in South Korea. At the conclusion of her commitment, she embarked on a journey of discovery and adventure lasting three years and crossing many countries in Asia, Africa, and Europe …Read More

Kotchman, Nancy

Nancy Hupp Kotchman, 92, of Parma, Ohio, died at her home, surrounded by loved ones on September 6, 2026. She was born on April 27, 1934, in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania.

Mrs. Kotchman was a graduate of Washington Hospital School of Nursing and devoted her life to caring for others. She served as a nurse at Cleveland Clinic and Deaconess hospitals.

Nancy was the devoted wife to Paul Kotchman for 71 years. She was also a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and she was known in her community for her quick wit and compassion.

She is survived by her son, Donald Kotchman (Nancy), and her …Read More

Cintron, Arlene

May 17, 1971 – August 20, 2026

Arlene Cintron, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 55.

Born on May 17, 1971, to Stan M. Vitkovic and Halina Vitkovic, Arlene was the youngest sister of Andy Vitkovic. She spent most of her life in Cleveland, Ohio. A bright and determined student, she graduated from high school in 1989 with excellent grades and moved to Chicago that same year.

While in Chicago she met her first husband, Ray Cintron, and together they welcomed their son, Ricardo E. Cintron. After their divorce she returned to Cleveland, where she continued to …Read More

Neely, Diana

April 3, 1962 – August 12, 2026

Diana “Dee Dee” Neely, 64, passed away on August 12, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, cherished memories, and many people whose lives were made brighter simply by knowing her.

Dee Dee was a loving mother, grandmother, cousin, aunt, and friend. Above all, family held a special place in her heart. She is survived by her loving sons, Michael Neely of Lorain, Ohio, and Eric Neely (Tabatha Wetzel) of Greenville, Virginia.

Her beloved grandsons, Ryder and Kyson Neely, were truly the light of her life. Being their grandmother brought her immeasurable happiness, and the love and pride she …Read More

Helbig, Geraldine

Geraldine Ann Helbig (née Sullivan) died peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, at the age of 92. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sarah and John; her ten siblings, John, Kaye, Sara Coletta, Virginia, Anna, Eileen, Lillian, Edward, Patrick, and James; her loving husband, James Bernard Helbig, married in 1953; and her cherished grandsons Andrew Helbig and Patrick Shea. Gerrie leaves a legacy of her eight children, James (Cindy), Dennis (Toni), Sara McMaster (Stan), Frank (Diane), Loretta Dolan (Jim), Marybeth Dugan, John (Dawn), and Eileen Shea (Pat); 19 grandchildren, and 21 great-grandchildren. She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and …Read More

Ehrhardt, Linda

March 1, 1945 – August 12, 2026

Linda Gaye Ehrhardt, 81, died at her home in Westlake, Ohio, on August 12, 2026.

Linda was born in Sandusky, Ohio, on March 1, 1945, to Robert James Ehrhardt and Grace Ehrhardt (née Brandt). She spent much of her childhood in Bellevue before her family moved to Brook Park. In 1963, she graduated as a member of Midpark High School’s first graduating class. She later completed her practical-nursing education at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland and became a licensed practical nurse.

As a single mother, Linda centered her life on raising her three children. She …Read More