Schoch, Janice

Janice Ruth Schoch (nee Walker), age 94, passed peacefully from this world, into God’s welcoming embrace. She is now reunited with her dear husband, Kenneth (passed 7/23/2013). She was lovingly cared for by her family, friends, neighbors, church (Prince of Peace Lutheran, Westlake) and staff of Village of the Falls, (Olmsted Falls) and Wellspring Hospice. Jan maintained her faith and a positive outlook on life as she navigated the changes in her health and abilities. She was an inspiration to everyone who knew her. Jan is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren (and many wonderful friends): Catherine Schoch …Read More

Streepy, Jack

The Honorable Jack B. Streepy passed away on July 30, 2024 due to complications from Alzheimers. He was born in Rockford, Illinois on February 27th, 1939 to Freeland Brown Streepy(deceased) and Viola Mae Wright(deceased). He is survived by a son, Matthew, from his marriage to Rebecca(Beckett) Daniel and by four daughters, Joey(Rich), Anne(Dan), Cathy, and Rie, and son, Steve, from his marriage to Carla O’Day. He is also survived by nine grandchildren: Caden, Carly, Gabbi, Riley, Gen, Jack, Logan, Trevor, and Madison, and by his sister Jean and her children: Terri, Tracy and Todd.

Jack treated everyone he met with dignity …Read More

Sterk, William

William (Bill) Sterk , age 86, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2024. Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Bonkowski) for over 63 years. Dear father of Karen Banning, Ken Sterk (Renee), Sandy Arndt (Wayne) and Lisa McTaggart (Dan). Cherished grandfather of Mitch, Olivia and Logan. Devoted brother of five sisters and two brothers. Loving uncle and friend to many. Nothing brought him more joy than spending time with his family. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, August 17, 10 A.M. at St. …Read More

Hannan, Thomas

Thomas J. Hannan “Wiz,” age 70, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Beloved father of Devon; son of the late Thomas and Marion Hannan; brother of Jane Murphy (Tom), Ed Hannan (Karen), and the late Kay Bazelides (Joe); dear uncle and Godfather to many. Known reverently for his lifelong friendships and love of baseball, music, and writing, he, above all, was most proud of being a dad—and he was the best one there ever was. A storyteller at heart, his life was filled to the brim with experiences one can only dream of, and his belly …Read More

Gornik, Lawrence

Lawrence S Gornik, known to all as Larry, passed away at his home on July 17, 2024 in Cleveland, OH. Larry was born on December 10, 1952 to Leonard J Gornik (deceased) and Olga Gornik (nee Poje) (deceased). Brother to Leonard F Gornik (deceased) and Kathy Gornik; Uncle to Erik, Heather, Natasha, Deborah, Christopher, Aimee and Ryan; great uncle to 11. Larry was kind, loving, and had a wonderful sense of humor. He was a huge Cleveland sports fan and generous in every way. Larry will be missed by many in the Cleveland community. Burial will be private, memorial service …Read More

Marshall, Julia Ann (Rose)

Julia Ann (Rose) Marshall passed away peacefully at home on July 17, 2024 in Cleveland OH, six weeks shy of her 93rd birthday. She was married to Marion Marshall for 66 years when he died in 2022. Julia is survived by her son William, daughter in law Patricia, grandsons James and John, granddaughter in law Ljubinka, great granddaughter Rosalind, as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family. Julia worked as a registered nurse, primarily in surgery. She volunteered at the library and at hospice in Findlay. After moving to Cleveland she enjoyed watching her grandsons play soccer, baseball, football …Read More

Buchwald, Robert

Robert Ted Buchwald, 67, of Independence, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 10, 2024 in Strongsville Ohio at Thomas P. Perciak Family Residence Hospice after a short stay in Southwest General Hospital.

Robert was born in Garfield Hts. on July 6, 1957 to Erwin Buchwald (deceased) and Thea Buchwald, (née Rembert), (deceased). Brother of Richard (deceased) (Jeri); brother of Rodney (Katherine); sister of Barbara (Michael) Spoerke (née Buchwald). Uncle to Stephen (Sharon), Mathew (Julie); Alissa (Michael) Kantor (née Spoerke); Cory Spoerke, Christopher Spoerke. Great uncle to Gabriella, Isabella, Colson and Sydney.

Robert graduated from Independence High School in …Read More

Donnelly, Lucille

Lucille “Terri” M. Donnelly (nee Hunter), age 97 passed away on June 14, 2024. Beloved wife of the late John J.; dear daughter of the late Raymond and the late Lucy Hunter; cherished aunt of Karen Collins (Edward), Rhonda Robins, the late Mark Hunter, and the late Scott Hunter. Memorial Mass, 11am, Thursday, July 25, 2024 at St. Luke Catholic Church, 1212 Bunts Rd. Lakewood, Ohio 44107. Private Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Donnelly, Robert

April 10, 1940 – June 20, 2024

Robert Francis Donnelly, born on April 10, 1940, in Wichita, Kansas, passed away peacefully in Lakewood, Ohio on June 20, 2024 at the age of 84. He was the son of the late John William Donnelly and Violet Agnes Meier.

Bob served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Air Force from February 12, 1960, to March 1, 1980. After twenty years of dedicated service, he retired with an honorable discharge.

Bob was married to Sharon Manning Long, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his step-children, William …Read More

Russell, Matthew

Matthew Russell, 55, passed away unexpectedly on June 23, 2024. While heart disease claimed his life too soon, he is now at peace in heaven with the Lord.

Matt was the loving son of Richard (deceased) and Christine, beloved brother of Kim, Jennifer, Julie, and Donnie, and dear uncle of Cara, Jacob, Ryan, Isabelle, Lilly, and Abby.

Matt lived a bold life and he touched the lives of many. In his younger years, Matt adventured to many different corners of the world and made friends with many different people. Anyone who had the privilege to know him knew that he cared so …Read More