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

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.