THOMAS W. WRABEL, age 89.  Beloved husband of Trudy for 67 years.  Loving father of Jeanne Amano (Chris), Maryann (deceased), Thomas (Caroline), Carol, and John (Theresa). Cherished grandfather of Megan, Mia, Kaz, Allison, Katrina, John, Sydney, Paige, and Thomas. Dear brother of Betty Sefsic (deceased). Devoted son of the late Mary and Henry. Thomas served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps from 1956 to 1957 after graduating cum laude from St. Francis in 1956 with a bachelor's...

EUGENE R. FIKTUS, age 90, passed away April 1, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn M. (nee Bolek). Loving father of Donna Campbell, Richard, Sally, Robert, Gary, James (Desiree), and the late David. Loving grandfather of Candace, Amanda (Eli), Valerie, Samantha, Kaitlin, Thomas, Sarah, Hannah, Melissa, Hailey, Leah, Brittany (Salvatore), and Jacob; great grandfather of Isaac, Emmett, Ezra, Madelynn, and Sienna. The only son of the late Mitchel and Laura Fiktus.  Eugene was a...

FRANK CALAPA is now with his "Sweetheart" Anotinette the love of his life.  He will be missed by his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, family and friends.  Frank's Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Monica Church, 13623 Rockside Road, Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125 on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.  Interment will follow at All Saints Cemetery.  The family requests no flowers please, and those who would like can donate to St....

BESSIE JOAN CASSARO (nee Marino), age 86. Beloved wife of the late Charles T. Cassaro for 50 years. Devoted mother of Theresa Lesh (Ben). Loving sister of Michael Marino (deceased). Bessie was a trailblazer. After graduating from college, she taught at Maple Heights High School and attended law school in the evenings. One of few women in the field of law at the time, she made an impression with her intelligence and spunk, fighting for what she believed was right. She was a firecracker in red...

Cecile E. Clarenbach, 95, of Brecksville, died March 9, 2024.  She leaves behind a loving family and many friends in the community.  Cil was born on April 3, 1928, in Franklin, NH to the late Rosario and Aurore (Vigneault) Robichaud. She was predeceased by her siblings Rita (Adam) Novak, Roger, Robert (Helen), Al (Carol), Florence (John) Pastuszak, and Margaret Lorraine (Wayne) Cilley. Cecile graduated from Franklin High School in 1946 and worked as a bookkeeper in various local...

The soul of Joan Sharon Petersen transitioned from a long, adventurous, and joy-filled life to the hearts and memories of her family, loved ones, and friends on March 7th, 2024. Joan was born November 1st, 1950, in Euclid, Ohio to the late John L. and Jean C. Petersen. She is survived by her husband and love of her life, Mark Sims. She is preceded in death by brother, James Petersen, and stepson, Adam Sims. Joan is also survived by stepdaughter, Kelly (Sims) Horter, her siblings, John...

BARB WASKO, age 75.  Beloved wife of Roy Wasko for 45 years.  Loving mother of Scott (Heidi), Kevin (Kristin) and Lindsay Biondo (Ron).  Cherished grandmother of Jordan, Jacob (deceased), Brylan, Brayden, and Madison.  Dear sister of Nancy Medlen (Andy, deceased) and sister-in-law of James (Donna) and Joey (Sue).  Dearest aunt and friend of many.   Barb's time with us was much too short, but she was fortunate to live life to the fullest - whether it was...

DORIS MAE KARPOWICH (nee Bendes), age 98, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Frank Emil Karpowich.  Devoted mother of David (Connie), James, and Deborah Eagen (Jeffrey).  Cherished grandmother of Heidi Collier (Boyd), Ethan Karpowich (Michelle), and Imani Karpowich.  Loving great-grandmother of Noah, Hannah, and Joshua Collier, Devin Gonzalez (Elizabeth), Gavin Karpowich, and Emmett Hickey, and great-great-grandmother of Kendall. ...

ANN HOLCOMB (nee Rejna) age 101, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2024.  Beloved wife of the late Keith Holcomb for 62 years.  Loving mother of Kent (Glenda) and Suzanne Curran (Dennis).  Devoted grandmother of Kevin, Jeffrey, Molly, Katherine, and Kelly.  Cherished great grandmother of seven.  Dear sister of Richard Rejna.  Ann served in the U.S. Army Nursing corps and was a nurse for over 44 years at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland.  Interment with...

JOY E. WILLARD.  Beloved wife of the late Walt Willard.  Loving mother of Lynne Parsons (Tim), Lee Willard (Karen), and Laurel Luke.  Devoted grandmother of Kevin, Lea, Raina, Richard, Rachel, and Eric.  Dearest great grandmother of Torie, Willard, and Bill.  Dear sister of Lorene Carothers (deceased). Joy was devoted to her family, her church and God.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and crocheting.  She also loved gardening in the yard, and playing...