Obituaries

Sep 25, 2025

Barry Lee Cook, age 70, passed away on September 25, 2025. Beloved husband of Alice Cook (nee Wrye). Loving father of Michelle Sbrocco (Jon), Jennifer Zlojutro (Milorad), and Barry Cook Jr. (Michelle). Stepfather to Doug Holly (Connie), Timothy Holly (Suzanne), Michelle Miller (Allen), and Kristen Fahl (Jeremy). Cherished grandfather to Josey & Chloe Sbrocco, Lilah & Violetta Zlojutro, Sydney &...

Sep 15, 2025

Peter Olejarz passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025, at the age of 81.Cherished son of Osypa Karas (deceased) and Harry Karas (deceased); brother of Irene Cioban; uncle to Christopher Cioban; great uncle to Alana Friscone and Lillian Cioban; great great uncle to Raelyn Friscone. Beloved friends of Fran Ontko, Wendi Munson, Delilah Passov and many more. Pete proudly served...

Sep 6, 2025

Stefania Kolodka Terkala passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at the age of 98.

Stefanie was the beloved wife of the late Josef Terkala and the late Peter Kolodka. She was the cherished mother of Mary Kmiotek (Jaroslaw) and Joseph Kolodka (Holly). She was the cherished Babcha to Larissa, Stefanie (deceased), Kristen (Mason), Katie (Nate),...

Sep 5, 2025

Igor Strembitsky (71) of Akron, OH passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. Beloved father of Irina Strembitsky and Marta Lovell (Chris). Loving grandfather of Gino Lovell. Dear brother of Irina Strembitsky. 

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, September 12, 2025 from 1 PM - 2 PM (Parastas 2 PM) at Kozij-Lazuta Funeral Home 5677 States Rd....

Aug 29, 2025

NINA SAMIJLENKO (nee Suschenko) age 81, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Wolodymyr Samijlenko. Loving mother of Walter (Donna), Bill (Karen) and Pete (Kathy). Dear grandmother of Steven (Amanda), Katie (Evan), Michael (Ashley), Natalie (TJ) and Maggie (Cole). Caring great-grandmother of Jacob, Matthew, Lily, Nick, and Owen. Also survived by her dearest friend Helen Kisala....

Aug 24, 2025

Kenneth Richard Kalish, age 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025

Born to Robert and Irene Kalish (both deceased). Kenneth grew up surrounded by the love of his family. Loving brother of Robert Kalish, James Kalish, and Cheryl Ann Kalish (deceased). He was also a cherished uncle to many, including Rob Kalish, Taylor Kalish, Charlotte Kalish, Alex Kalish, Emily...

Aug 19, 2025

Aug 14, 2025

Joanne T. Corrao (88) passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Beloved wife of Salvatore Corrao (deceased). Loving mother of Denise Davis (Pat), Tracey Littell (Tony)(deceased), Bill Corrao, Janine Bauman (Dave), and Salvatore Corrao (Diane). Dear grandmother of Sarah, Patrick, Jessica, Jason, Janelle, Jon, Joseph, Billy, Jill, Ryan, Zach, Sal, and Julia. Loving great-grandmother of 15 great-grandchildren. Cherished sister...

Aug 12, 2025

Christine Ellen Travers (74) of Brunswick, OH passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. Beloved mother of Matthew (Alyssa), Michael (Alexa), and Adam. Loving "Bubba" of Maddox and Finley. Dear sister of Ron Szaraz and Patricia (deceased)(uncle Mike) Preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Helen Szaraz. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, loved ones, and friends.

Family and friends...

Aug 2, 2025

CHRISTAL CERRITOS (age 51) of Elyria, OH passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Hilario Cerritos. Loving mother of Theresa Cerritos (Blake), Hilario Cerritos (Katy), Brian Cerritos (Marissa), Melissa Cerritos (Rodney), and Angel Novoa. Dear grandmother of Gabriel, Aubree, Tyler, Ariana, Caleb, Kiara, Josiah, Annalaya, Everlee, Sophia, and Xavier. Cherished sister of April Lazor (Dale)...

Jul 30, 2025

VASYL YARUSH (age 37) Passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025. Beloved son of Roman and Halyna Yarush. Loving father of Tamila and Vladislaw Yarush. Dear friend to many.

Jul 26, 2025

Anthony Joseph Czekanski 

Storyteller. Polak. Believer. Musician. Golfer.

If you knew Tony Czekanski, you know these are a few adjectives that best describe him and the person he was. He entered into eternal life July 26, 2025. His spirit will be carried on by his loving wife of 45 years, Denise (née Kalas), and son Philip. Preceded in death are his parents...

Jul 14, 2025

Gloria Borys (age 78) of Parma, OH passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025. Beloved mother of Lisa Dermenov and John Dermenof. Loving grandmother of Alec Johnson (Haerin) and Elliot Johnson. Dear great-grandmother of Taeo Johnson. Cherished sister of John Borys (Diane), Nick Borys (Deborah), Peter Borys, and Mary Riggle (Steven). Also survived by many dear Nieces, nephews, cousins, and...

Jul 13, 2025

SVITLANA OLSZEWSKI (nee Matrosova) (age 54) of North Royalton, OH passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025. Beloved wife of David Olszewski. Loving sister of Ludmyla Bardyuk. 

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, July 18, 2025 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral 5720 State Rd. Parma, OH 44134. Funeral Service to...

Jul 11, 2025

Lubomyra Lobur (née Vavriv) of Seven Hills, OH, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at her home, surrounded by loved ones. She was 84 years old.

Lubomyra was a devoted wife to the late Wiroslav Lobur, a loving mother and grandmother, a caring sister and aunt, and a cherished friend to many both in the United States and Ukraine.

She is...

Jun 30, 2025

LARYSA BEBELYUK (age 84) of North Royalton, OH passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Bronislaw Bebelyuk. Loving mother of Lyudmyla Zasidkovych and her husband Taras and Oleksander Bebelyuk and his wife Stefania. Dear grandmother of Oleksander, Maksym, and Victoria. 

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 from 5:00...

Jun 24, 2025

Світла пам’ять Марії Горинської 31 травня 1950 р. — 24 червня 2025 р. 

З великим сумом повідомляємо про відхід у вічність Марії Горинської, яка відійшла 24 червня 2025 року, у своєму родинному домі в Брансвіку, штат Огайо, в оточенні рідних. Їй було 75 років.

Марія народилася 31 травня 1950 року в селі Тенетники, Україна. Вона була люблячою дружиною покійного Івана Горинського, турботливою...

Jun 16, 2025

ROMANA PELUSZKEWYCZ (age 76) of Cleveland, OH Passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025. Beloved sister of Peter Peluszkewycz. Loving friend of her cat companions Misty, Gabby, Phoebe, Georgie, and Louie.

Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 5 PM - 8 PM (PARASTAS 7 PM) at Kolodiy-Lazuta Funeral Home 5677 State Rd....

Jun 5, 2025

Dmytro Stachiw (age 102) of Cleveland, Ohio passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025. Beloved husband of 49 years to the late Irene Stachiw (nee Semenchuk). Loving father of the late James Stachiw (Gladys) and Paula Zinsmeister. Cherished grandfather to Sarah Zinsmeister. He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Stanley and Sophie, and his siblings, Irene, Joseph, Olga, Walter,...

Jun 1, 2025

Hertha G. Bagiski age 97 of Parma, Ohio passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 1 2025. She was surrounded by loved ones. Hertha was born in Germany I. 1927. She was proceeded in death by her first husband Herbert Erker. Father of Aurthur and Norbert her 2 sons. Arthur also preceded her in death. Her second husband Thaddius...