CROMPTON, JOSEPH

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph Thomas Crompton, 36, of Cleveland, Ohio announces his passing as a result of an automobile accident on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. Joe, ever the animal lover, had his beloved pup Penny by his side. Joe will lovingly be remembered by parents Shirley Simon and Scott Crompton (Christine), brother Jason Crompton, sister Stephanie Hrnchar (Johnny), step-siblings Ashlee Edmonds (Joe), and Julie Zizelman (Kyle) and as the fun-loving uncle Joe Joe to nieces Olivia Lynn and Ava Grace.

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VARNADOE, GERALD

Gerald C. Varnadoe, 91, of Avon, passed away on November 21st surrounded by loved ones. Gerald is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley. He is survived by son David Varnadoe, daughter Susan Hupp (Lee), and son Daniel Varnadoe (Virna), grandchildren Ryan Touma, Anna Hupp, Alyssa Hupp, Brandon Varnadoe, and great-grandchild Andrew Touma.

To honor Gerald’s memory, we are holding a celebration of life luncheon on Wednesday, November 30th at 2:00pm at Tom’s Country Place, 3442 Stoney Ridge Rd., Avon. We invite family and friends who knew Gerald to attend and reflect on his full life.

GVOZD, ROMAN

Roman G Gvozd 9/07/1958 – 11/15/2022

Roman passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday. He was preceded in death by his mother ,Hazel and father, Roman . Loving husband of 43 yrs to Martha nee bunch . Loving brother to Cathy (Roger) Tammy and Danny . Beloved step father to Tommy (Joann) Tracy (Brian) Dawn(Chuck ) and Preston(Neicy) Loving grandfather of Carrie, Eric, Erin ,Charles, Shawn,Kayla,Summer, Seanne, Savannah, Katarina, Richard,Jordan, Noah and Nolan. Great grandfather of 25 . Private memorial to …Read More

BRANCH, JENNIFER

Jennifer Rose Branch, 41, passed away suddenly at home on October 31, 2022.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father, Mark Rodes (2015), four grandparents, and a baby brother, Matthew.

Jennifer is survived by her mother, Suzee Branch; siblings – Fred, Antonio and Eileen Branch, Tabatha and Jeffrey Rodes, and Amber Polacek; children – Frankie, Alex, Aaron, Jeremiah and Jaynie; and three nieces, four nephews and two granddaughters.

Through the years, Jennifer helped countless other struggling alcoholics/addicts who will now live in …Read More

PLONA, THOMAS

In Great Honor Of;
Thomas E. Plona
12-11-57 11-03-22

Loving & Caring Husband To SherriLynn Plona; Beloved Father To John Turk, Amanda Plona, Autumn Plona, Rebecca Plona, Joshua Kelly(son in law) & Thomas J Plona; Grandfather To Josalyn Dye; Amazing Brother, Uncle & Awesome Friend To Many.

One Of The Hardest Working & Honorable People To Walk This Earth!
Tom’s Face, Laugh & Personality Would Light Up The Room No Matter Where He Went. So Many People Know Tom as Big T!

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GUTFRANSKI, ERIN

Erin K. (Blair) Gutfranski passed away peacefully on November 2nd with loving arms around her. Erin was the beloved wife of David Gutfranski and mother to their fur babies, Kopper, Kassie and Khloe. Beloved daughter of Robert (deceased) and Peggy (Kyle) Blair and daughter-in-law of Kathleen Gutfranski. Sister of Ryan Blair, David Blair, Amanda (Phillips) Blair, Robert Gutfranski, & Hilary (Phipps) Gutfranski. She was a cherished Aunt to Charlie & Matt Gutfranski and Connor Blair. She was an amazing friend with the kindest heart and nanny to many …Read More

PEREZ, ALMA

Alma Maria Perez "Elmo" 56, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away on Monday October 31, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and friends at the Cleveland Cardiology Clinic.

She was born to Jesse and Mary Jane (Flores) Perez Jr. at St. Vincent’s Hospital on September 3, 1966 in Toledo, Ohio. Alma was a 1984 graduate of Perrysburg High School and briefly attended BGSU.

She was preceded in death by her father Jesse Perez Jr., sister Nelda M. (Michael) Ormsby, Grand Parents Jesus & Delia (Esparza) Perez …Read More

SANTA, CHRISTINE

Christine Margaret Santa, age 65, residing in Strongsville, OH, passed away on Monday, October 17th, 2022.

Christine was born on November 25th, 1956, and grew up in Parma Heights, OH. She graduated from Valley Forge High School in 1974. After high school, she had a job as an assistant librarian at Jones Day Law Firm, where she worked for 45 years until she retired.

She had her first son when she was 30, and had twin sons when she was 36. She was a selfless …Read More

LITOS, LORA

Lora June Litos (nee Lake) Age 73, peacefully passed away on October 23, 2022. She was born to the late Carl L. Lake, Sr. and Elizabeth L. Riedel in Cleveland, Ohio on July 27, 1949. Beloved wife of the late Bill; loving mother to Pedro Lake (Xaymara), Richard Lake, and Anthony Lake (Michelle); dear sister of John, Michael, Terrance, and Richard (all deceased), and Carl, Jr. She was a caring Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, and friend to many.

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CARROLL, AWILDA

Awilda M Carroll (Sunny)

02-07-1962 10-13-2022

"Angel Face"

If you see a sunset it’s me,
Smiling from behind it.
If I go away far and you see,
A star you may find it,
And I’ll be inside it.

"Never Bye" Fly Butterfly "C Ya"