Obituaries

Kay Ellison

Kay Ellison

Mar 9, 2022

KAY M. ELLISON age 70, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Beloved wife of James (deceased); dear mother of Kathy, Bobbie, Tina and Terri; loving grandmother of David, Ryan, Brandon, Cheyenne, Nikki and Jimmy; dearest sister of Eva, Janet and Donald (deceased); cherished daughter of Jack and Mona Darling (both deceased); aunt of many. Friends may call for visitation at...

Gina King

Gina King

Mar 9, 2022

Gina Elizabeth King, Age 37 passed away on Wednesday March 9th, 2022 after a courageous battle with breast cancer, she was surrounded by her loving family at home in Parma, Oh Gina is survived by her parents Charles (Bill) and Vera (Szapowal) King, Brother Steven King, Godmother Beth Migliorino, Godfather Robert Stanowick, Goddaughter Arianna Hirzer (Turczyk), many Uncles, Aunts, Cousins...

Gloria G. Dobriansky

Gloria G. Dobriansky

Mar 8, 2022

GLORIA G. DOBRIANSKY age 65, passed away March 8, 2022. Beloved wife of Michael; dear mother of Chris, Stefan (Julie) and Joseph; loving grandmother of Weston; dearest sister of Joe Lundy (deceased), Sheila Hotz (John) and Carrie Morales; cherished daughter of Peggy and Joe Lundy (both deceased); aunt and great-aunt of many. Friends may call for visitation at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA...

Helen Shipka

Helen Shipka

Feb 26, 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Helen Mural Shipka announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, February 26th, 2022 at the age of 98 years old. She was born to Frank and Katherine Mural on January 2, 1924. After graduating from Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio, Helen went on to graduate from Dennison University in Granville, Ohio...

Walter "Walt" John Pulym

Walter "Walt" John Pulym

Feb 22, 2022

On Tuesday, February 22nd, 2022, Walter “Walt” John Pulym (53) of Cleveland, OH passed away. Walt dedicated 33 years of service at PNC Bank. Loving brother of William “Bill” Pulym and Christine Molek. Dear uncle of David Molek and Christian Molek. Loved and cherished by many cousins, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday,...

Anna Telep

Anna Telep

Feb 15, 2022

On Tuesday, February 15th, 2022, Anna Telep (nee Geriak) (98) of Parma, OH passed away peacefully at home. Beloved wife of the late Stefan Telep and loving sister of Milka Kushnirenko, the late Jacob Geriak (Helen), Seman Geriak, Theodore Geriak, Lewko Geriak, Solomijka and Kateryna. Godmother of Bohdan Temniuk and Tadjic Michnicki. A caring friend to many friends and neighbors....

John Robert Rau Jr.

John Robert Rau Jr.

Feb 11, 2022

John Robert Rau, (JR) 84, of Seven Hills, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Feb 11th. He leaves behind his bride of 62 years, Susan (Sue Sieg), son Mark, daughter in law Kimberly, grand-daughters Alexis and Abigail (Abby). John proudly worked at Ohio Bell for 37 years and ended his career as a consultant at the...

Frank P. Kluender

Frank P. Kluender

Feb 6, 2022

FRANK P. KLUENDER age 77, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. Beloved companion of Gudy Sabol; loving father of Frank (Teddi) and Jesse (Shelley); cherished grandfather and great-grandfather; devoted son of Frank and Olga Flora. Family and friends are invited for a visitation at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10 FROM 10 AM TO 12...

Martha Morales

Martha Morales

Feb 6, 2022

MARTHA MORALES age 60, passed away February 6, 2022. Beloved wife of Danny (deceased); dear mother of D.J.; loving grandmother of Noah; cherished daughter of Wasyl (deceased) and Wira Rajca; dearest sister of Billy Rajca (deceased), Olga Kuczeryn, Ihor Rajca and Vicky Howe (Michel); sister-in-law, aunt, great-aunt, niece and godmother of many. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions...

Denese Mary Von Benken

Denese Mary Von Benken

Feb 3, 2022

On Thursday, February 3rd, 2022, Denese Mary Von Benken (nee Czack) of Parma, OH passed away. Cherished wife of Neal for 42 years. Devoted mother of Nathan (fiancé Jackie Kolczynski) and Mary. Dear sister of Richard (Karen), Tom, and James (deceased). Loving aunt to many. Denese was full of life, loved to laugh and enjoyed spending time with her neighbors...

Taras Kowcz

Taras Kowcz

Jan 31, 2022

TARAS KOWCZ (63) of Sagamore Hills, OH passed away on Monday, January 31st, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Oresta Kowcz (nee Hryciw). Loving father of Lucas Kowcz. Dear brother of Roman Kowcz (Alexandra), Petro Kowcz (Oksana), and Daria Jakubowycz (Marko). Caring nephew, cousin, and uncle to many nieces and nephews. Taras had many talents and was many things. He...

Walter Skoropys

Walter Skoropys

Jan 31, 2022

WALTER SKOROPYS age 74, passed away January 31, 2022. Beloved husband of Mary O. (nee Zwarycz); adored son of Oleksij and Maria Skoropys (both deceased); loved son-in-law of Mychajlo and Stefania Zwarycz (both deceased); dearest brother of John (deceased); beloved brother-in-law to Ivan Zwarycz (deceased), Iryna Bohay (Ihor); Julia Loufman (Jon); Daria Ficaj (Bohdan), Lesia Natal (Jason) and Myroslawa Zarefoss...

Galina Bousko

Galina Bousko

Jan 25, 2022

On Tuesday, January 25th, 2022, Galina Bousko (79) of Parma, OH passed away. Beloved wife of Anonii Bousko. Loving mother of Natalya Lupiychuk (Sergiy), Olena Brodsky (Alexander). Dear Grandmother of Alina Hray (Roman), Oleh Brodsky (Halya), Kristina Abbott (Brady), Andrei Lupiychuk. Cherished great-grandmother of Sofia, Evelina, Amelia, and Daniel. Family and friends are invited to a visitation on Friday, Jan...

Larisa Akruzhnou

Larisa Akruzhnou

Jan 20, 2022

LARISA AKRUZHNOU (nee Shumilo) age 64, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. Beloved wife of Petro; loving mother of Valentin (Anastasia) and Aleksey (Natalie); cherished grandmother of Nickolai, Matthew, Philip, Arthur and Theodore; dearest sister of Alexander “Alik” (deceased); dear aunt and friend of many. Friends may call at THE KOLODIY-LAZUTA FUNERAL HOME, 5677 STATE RD., PARMA, MONDAY 6-8 P.M....

Michael Haszyc

Michael Haszyc

Jan 19, 2022

MICHAEL HASZYC (nee: Haszczyc) age 90, passed away Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Mr. Haszyc was born in Wietlin, Ukraine on November 7, 1931. Beloved husband of Stephanie (nee: Demczuk) for 60 years; wonderful father of Denise Romanovich-Yeager (David), Andrew (Robin), Natalie Priest (Scott) and Michael Jr.; loving grandfather of Alexandria Romanovich (Maxwell), Larissa Trela (Stefan), Alicia Umerley (Neal), Michael Yeager,...

Myron Cioban

Myron Cioban

Jan 16, 2022

Myron Cioban passed away January 16th, 2022, at the age of 98. Cherished son of John Cioban (deceased) and Maria (nee Chrobak) (deceased); beloved husband of Stefania (nee Kuzniak) (deceased); dear father of Donna Buran (Wayne), Ted Cioban, and Pat Klima; loving grandfather of Aaron Buran (Jaime), Nicole Padovano (Corey), Christopher Cioban, and AnnMarie Clay (James); great-grandfather of Brianna, Alana,...

Leeatris Christine Jolley

Leeatris Christine Jolley

Jan 16, 2022

LEEATRIS CHRISTINE JOLLEY (nee Copeland) age 92, passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022. Beloved wife of Charles (deceased – he was a decorated Veteran of WWII); dear mother of Stephen (Patricia), Sherry Swirynsky (Myron) and Richard; loving grandmother of Pamela Hearn (Patrick), Janet Jolley (Bernard), Rebecca Jolley (Ben), Myron Swirynsky, Keith Swirynsky (Sarah), Richard Jolley (Amy), Trudy Jolley (Chris), Tracy...

Catherine Kravchuk

Catherine Kravchuk

Jan 16, 2022

On Sunday, January 16th, 2022, Catherine Lynette Kravchuk (83) formally of Parma and North Royalton, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Predeceased by her parents John M. Stacey and Eva Nell (nee Wyndham) Stacey. Beloved wife of Al Emil Victor Kravchuk of 53 years, 6 months, and 20 days. Loving mother of Tania Lynn (Kevin), Todd...

Janice R. Cisco

Janice R. Cisco

Jan 15, 2022

Janice Ruth Cisco (nee Specht) (79) of Cleveland OH passed away Saturday, January 15th, 2022. Janice was Born October 21st, 1942. Cherished daughter of the late Frank and Dorothy Specht. Beloved wife of David Cisco. Loving mother of Philip Cisco and Dennis Cisco. Dear grandmother of Cameron Cisco, Kara Cisco, and Zach Cisco. Caring sister of Richard Specht and the...

Fred Edward Doubek

Fred Edward Doubek

Jan 12, 2022

FRED E. DOUBEK age 76, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Loving and devoted husband of Noreen (nee Hahn); beloved father of Dan (Kim), Tammy Smart (Mark), Tammy Pfister and Mandy Peebles (Jay); cherished grandfather of Kevin, Corey, Aaron, Joshua, Brendan, Corinne, Jesse, Nicole, Tori, Kylie and Savanah; great-grandfather of 10. Fred was a great inspiration and example to...