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

Slanker, LouAnn

LouAnn Slanker (nee Burgun) passed away on Monday June 24, 2024 at the age of 64. She was born on September 20 1959 in Cleveland Ohio. She was a devoted wife of Brian Slanker (deceased) and loving mother of Amanda Felletti (Kris), Valiere Slanker, Ashley Boss (Connor), and Jeremy Slanker (Julie). Beloved sister to RG (Sandy) and sister in law to Jimmy Slanker (Terry). She was an adored aunt to many blood relation or not. Dearest friend to many. She was a devoted gardener and a voracious reader who was known for having a large collection of Santa Clauses. A …Read More

Prida, Tony

Tony J. Prida, 78, died after years of many health issues, June 15, 2024 at Middleburg Heights health and rehabilitation center. He was born March 25, 1946 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Son of Raymond J. Prida and Mary A. (KIJEK) Prida. After high school he served with the United States Navy. He served with the Pacific Fleet in the Vietnam Theater and in the Atlantic Fleet throughout Europe as a signalman. He was on Destroyer Escort, USS Stribling from 1963 with honorable discharge in 1969.
Anthony married Peggy Ann (Plesz) from March 2, 1968 …Read More

Molchan, Mary

Mary M. Molchan (nee Mariotti) 93, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on June 3, 2024, after suffering a sudden stroke a few days before.

Mary wed Albert P. Molchan in 1950 and shared 55 years together before his passing. She was the loving mother of Diane, John (Shawn), Jeffery (Mary), James and the late Caryl (Wells) Albro and doting grandmother of Alexander, Kathryn, Jacqueline, and Michael Molchan.

Mary graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1949, a time that she always fondly remembered. While her primary focus was raising her young family, Mary also worked outside the home in …Read More

Green, Samas

Samas L Green of Cleveland Ohio known as “PEEWEE” was born September 11,1962 to Elaine Turner(proceeded him in death) & Samas L Green Sr. He passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of June 8, 2024. He loved his family dearly. His wife Cynthia L. Deaver Green proceeded him in death in 2015 after Christmas. He is survived by his son Samario, Sister Tonya, brother Morrio sr. He was also loved by a host of family, friends and loved ones. May he forever dance in heaven above.

Warren, Carmen Jr.

Carmen J. Warren Jr., Beloved husband of Laura V. Warren, father to Paul Warren, Mark Warren, and Nicole (Greg) Bacha. Pop-pop to Melody and Ariya Bacha. Memorial Service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2031 West 30th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113 on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers are asking for donations to “Hungry for Music” at https://hungryformusic.org/

‘Music gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.’ – Plato

Wright, Donald

Donald Claire Wright (Don) passed away on May 20. Don was born on December 27th, 1944, in Meadville, Pennsylvania to Arden and Helen Wright. He served in the U.S. Army, including spending part of his enlisted time in Alaska, where he learned to weld and worked on the Alaskan pipeline. After his time in the Army, he moved to Los Angeles, where he met and married his wife, Colleen. While in Los Angeles, he worked for Shelby-American and helped to build the Shelby GT40 that would eventually race and win at Le Mans. He moved to Cleveland to start a …Read More

Jester, Larry

“Larry Jester is the beloved father of Zak (Sarah) and Taylor, grandfather of Elijah and Benedict. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Melvin and Phyllis Jester (nee Coffman). Larry is best known as the front man for City Heat. He had a great love for music, a passion for being on stage, and didn’t mind being the center of attention. He also enjoyed the Three Stooges, Cedar Point, and playing the Lottery. Larry would say that he is most proud of his sons and grandsons, whom he loved spending time with at the zoo, a concert, …Read More

Treska, Curtis

Curtis Edward Treska (December 10, 1934 – May 10, 2024)

Rejoice with us as our dear “Kirk”, Dad, Grandpa, GGpa, and friend has gone to heaven! He left us peacefully at his home in South Hills in Cleveland on May 10th, 2024. He was 89 years old and a member of the Third Order of St. Francis. He was surrounded by his wife, Priscilla, children, grandchildren, friend and priest friend Father Joe McNulty.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Priscilla and his thirteen surviving children: Mary Harrison of Cleveland, Christin Maichrye (Mark) of Oro Valley, …Read More

Bayless, William

William Niven Bayless passed away at home, with family, on Wednesday, May 8th, 2024.

Bill, born January 28th, 1941, was the son of William “Neville” Bayless and Margaret Bayless and the brother of Ronald, Robert, Thomas, and David Bayless.

The family spent their upbringing in Rocky River, OH, where Bill and his brothers attended St. Christopher Elementary and St. Ignatius High School. Bill attended Loyola University Chicago (BA), majoring in philosophy. He continued his passion for philosophy and learning at The University of Chicago (MA) and for his doctorate at Brown University (PhD).

He initially pursued academia and served as a …Read More