All Obituaries

Diane Holly Speer, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at the age of 74. Born October 28, 1945 to the late Arthur and Grace (nee Meineke) Veith, she made her home in Cleveland and was a bakery manager for Tops Market. Diane is survived by her loving son, Frank Folts; loving daughter's, Holly Speer, Kelli Speer and Dawn (Mike) Looney; 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Mitchell Folts in September of 2017;...

Carol Ann Sly (nee Schueller), age 73, passed away July 30, 2020 at her residence. She is survived by her sister, Susan (Edwin) Schueller- Meyer and many cousins. Included in her life was her dear friend, Carla (Kenneth) France; adopted grandchildren, Karrie Burke, Michelle Burke, Kayla Summers and great grandson Leo Burke. Born September 15, 1946 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia to the late Carl F. and Eleanor B. (nee Boyd) Schueller, Carol was an independent and strong individual who...

George Robert Cassell Jr., passed away unexpectedly, July 20, 2020 at the age of 61. Born August 23, 1958 in Wheeling W. Virginia to the late George and Gladys Cassell Sr., he made his home and career as a subcontractor in Cleveland and attended Cuyahoga Valley Church. He is survived by his loving fiance, Roberta Clark; children, Joshua Cassell, Christin Christofferson, Michael Cassell; step children, Marlena, Jessica, Colleen and James; grandchildren, Haily Christofferson, Shiane...

Thomas Russell Borisa ( Russ) passed away on July 13, 2020 at the age of 67 after a long two years struggle with lung disease. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Dale, children Lisa (deceased), Bobbi, Jason and Thomas(Tom).  He was a devoted father and husband to them, as well as a father figure to extended family of nieces and nephews, and provided guidance and advice to them.   Those who knew him either from his 32 years at Ford Motor, or as friends he and Dale...

Joseph Steven Gurko Sr., age 71, passed away unexpectedly June 3, 2020 at his residence. Born June 1, 1949 in Queens, New York to the late Joseph J. and Martha L. (nee Mobley) Gurko, Joe and his wife made a life and raised their family in Cleveland. A printer by trade, Joe was active and supportive of many local and charitable orginations, but his greatest love was his family and spending quality time together. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Bernardine M. (nee Chuppa) Gurko;...

Alton Edward Stacey Jr., known to many as “Butch”, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 72. Born December 13, 1947 to the late Alton and Lillian Sr., Butch was an Army Veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He later worked for the WACO Scaffolding & Supply Co. before retirement.  He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Stephanie (nee Selzer); sons Eric and Robert Stacey; sister, Connie (Lenny) Knam; brothers, Charles (Irena), David...

SOPHIE BUDZINSKY Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Sophie Budzinsky passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on May 21, 2020. Mom is predeceased in death by her parents, late husband’s Friedrich Schrank and Alex Budzinsky, her siblings, and grandson. Loving Mother to Paul (Irene), Wilhelm, Lydia (Kenneth), Alex (deceased), and Irene (Mario). A loving Grandmother to Christine, Kenneth (deceased), Kathryn, Stacy, Marc, Melanie, Reno, Laura,...

LaVerne Blaser Brown died peacefully on May 4, 2020, in the loving arms of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  LaVerne was born on November 2, 1921, to the late William Henry Blaser and Anna Eiben Blaser.  At the age of 66, LaVerne married the love of her life, William Edward Brown, who survives her.  LaVerne was the only sister of the late Phyllis Blaser Kopke and was an exceptionally attentive Auntie to Phyllis’ children: Elaine Kopke Gard, Jonathan Kopke, and...

Mark Allan Kemper, age 61, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 01, 2020. He is survived by half-brother, Harold (Gay) DeHoff, of Rayse City, Texas.  Preceding him in death were parents , Alfred and Eleanor (nee Faughner) Kemper; brothers, Fred and Donald Dehoff. Private family services. Interment, Brooklyn Height Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.

Robert Allen Gau, age 71, passed away at Akron General Hospital, Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a short illness with complications of pneumonia.  He was born August 11, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Donald and Mildred (nee Dobbs) Gau. Robert is survived by children, Kris (Kimberly), Brian (Deanna) and Tammy (Jon); grandson, Zach Weigel; sister, Judy (John) Hart; nephews, Ryan, Roger, Jeff and Mike Hart and a host of cousins and friends. Robert served as a lieutenant in the...