Middleburg Heights, OH Obituaries

NICOLE MARIE KOSTIHA (nee Salcer), age 55. Beloved mother of John, loving companion of Roman Koscho; dearest daughter of Richard Salcer and Josephine Frederick; sister of Michelle, Anthony (deceased) ...

Anna V. Shaw, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1931, in Lore City, Ohio. She is preceded in death by her parents Andras and Sophia (Liptak) Hazuga, and ...

ANTONIETTA IOCCA (nee Franceschini), beloved wife of Louis; dearest mother of Fran Zahniser (Mark), Tina Ariemma (Joe) and Michael; devoted grandmother of Stephanie Kovar (Alan), Justin Murray (Meliss...

Patricia Kenzig, age 78, passed away on January 28, 2026 in Strongsville, Ohio. Pat is survived by her siblings, Diane (the Late Bruce) Polivchak, Ronald (Julie) Kenzig, Mary Kay (Daniel) Zane and ...

Karen Stiles Burgess, 78, of Brunswick, formerly of Marblehead, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026. Born in Cleveland, she was the daughter of the late Ralph B. Stiles Jr. and Anna Mae (...

Norman Allen Flate loving husband, devoted family man and skilled electrician. Passed away peacefully on January 28th 2026 at the age of 86. Born on February 26th, 1939 , in Cleveland Ohio to George a...

Rosemary “RoRo” DiPietro June 23, 1948 - January 26, 2026 Rosemary DiPietro passed away Monday, 1/26/2026, after several years of escalating medical issues. Her parents were Anthony DiPietro & Theres...

Janis Mutch Fisk, 77, of Medina, formerly of Bay Village, Ohio, passed away on January 25, 2026. She is survived by her devoted husband of 55 years, Gale, and was a wonderful, marvelous mother to Krys...

Alfred Dittebrand, born on July 14, 1928, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2026, at the age of 97, surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Gerry (nee...

CHERYL LYNN SPARKS (nee Shaulis), age 67. Beloved wife of Phil Sparks. Loving father of Brian Carpenter (Rachel). In memory of Cheryl, please consider making a donation in her honor to the American ...

Rita Perkis passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 25, 2026. She was born on September 27, 1933, in Odessa, Ukraine, to Moses and Polya Kogan. Rita was a pharmacist by profession and a devoted home...

Marvin “Marv” Schwartz, a devoted husband and father, passed away on January 25 at the age of 80. He was a brilliant, gentle, and deeply kind man whose curiosity and integrity shaped everyone around h...

Marcia Sue Amster Heller was born in Cleveland on December 17, 1949 and was raised in University Heights by her late parents, Eugene and Sonia Amster. She passed away in Los Angeles January 23, 2026....

Sharon Lynn Schmelzer (Paine) has joined her beloved Jerry, Peanut and parents at Heaven's Endless Buffet. "A Columbus girl" who graduated from Bexley High Class of '62 and Miami University of Ohio....

Samuel Jacob Horwitz Jack Horwitz passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 94. He was a resident of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Jack Horwitz was born in Ficksburg, South Africa to the late Harry and ...

Ann London Ann London, beloved daughter of the late Harold London of Cleveland and the late Belle London (née Schneider) of Brooklyn, New York. She was a loving sister to her older brother, Alan Lon...

Ninel Peschanskaya, MD, born on May 19, 1932 in Ukraine, passed away on January 24, 2026, at the age of 93. A memorial funeral service will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, 1985 South Taylor Road...

Michael “Mickey” Girard passed away on January 23, 2026. Mickey is survived by his daughter, Lisa (Keith) McCurdy; grandchildren Hailie, Chase and Payton; nephew, Eric (Kristin) Girard and great-niec...

Martin Presser was born in Cleveland, Ohio played football at Cleveland Heights High School and attended Kent State University. After graduation, he joined his family’s business and spent his entire ...

Andrea J. Lingenfelter (nee Hovan) passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 73. Beloved wife of the late Fred; devoted mother of Randy (Sarah), Ryan (deceased), and Kory (Jen); cherished grandmo...

PHILIP (Phil) LEWIS MELLON, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 23, 2026. Beloved husband of the late Marge Mellon (née Schoenfeldt) for over 49 years; devoted father of Laura Rudary (Jim), Sh...

Allen L Katz, born on September 8, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on January 22, 2026, at the age of 76. Baruch Dayan HaEmes Graveside Funeral for Mr. Allen L. Katz, *אברהם לייב בן יצחק הערצל...

Maria Kornja, 78, of Parma, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Barice, Serbia to Elena (Strain) Gajta and the late Jon Gajta, Maria carried a deep love for family an...

Carol K. Schulman, born July 5, 1933, passed away January 21, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Howard B. Schulman. Daughter of Frank and Marilyn Kitzinger (both deceased), and the devoted mo...

Ellen Rosenthal June 5, 1938 – January 21, 2026 Ellen Rosenthal passed away on January 21, 2026. She was born on June 5, 1938, to Philip and Lillie Passan. Ellen was a deeply creative and compassionat...

Norman J. Singer passed away on 20 January 2026 at the age of 88. He was a resident of Orange Village, OH. Norm Singer was born in Cleveland, OH to the late Marion (Scott) and Nathan Singer. Norm wa...

Gloria was born in Cleveland in 1929, and she graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and met her husband Irving while working at Halle Brothers together. They were married in 1951 and lived in P...

Sharon Frank, of Spring Hill, Florida, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. Sharon was born in Cleveland to Robert and Sylvia Levine, who preceded her in death. She l...

Jackie Matt, 72, of Cleveland, passed away on January 20, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 3, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Morris Matt and Phyllis (Inbender...

Susan Ann Menditto passed away on January 18, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on November 7, 1936, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Susan was a resident of Laguna Woods, California.

JOSEPHINE M. LANSKY (nee Sanzo) age 84, passed away January 17, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Harvey. Dearest mother of Jodi Sack (deceased) (Husband Tom), Beverly Sciria (Scott), Cindy Mahrer, Micha...

Alla Shulman January 12, 1938 – January 19, 2026 Alla Shulman passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026. She was born on January 12, 1938, in Ukraine to Saul and Freyda Volfson. Alla had a de...

Charlotte Kaminsky passed away on January 17, 2026. She was born in 1934 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Joseph and Adele Greenfeld (z’l). Charlotte was preceded in death by her high school sweetheart and bel...

Sanford Kutash passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 99. He was a resident of Beachwood, Ohio. Sanford Kutash, born in Cleveland, OH on November 7, 1926 to the late Ethel (Auerbach) and Louis...

Stephen Imbornoni September 29, 1951 – January 15, 2026 STEPHEN IMBORNONI (Steve) was born September 29, 1951, and passed away January 15, 2026. He was the beloved husband of Laura Christian Imbornoni...

Martin Weber, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Erika (nee Popp); devoted father of Marlene Rehner (Pete)(both deceased), Connie Weber, Ramona Lors (David)...

Sunny Michelle Tizzano (Federico) passed peacefully away on January 14, 2026 at the age of 60. Sunny’s vibrant spirit, warmth, and compassion touched all who knew her, leaving behind a legacy of love ...

Mildred "Milly" Lipton, age 94, of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Mildred was born in Cleveland, OH. Beloved wife of dearly departed Philip Lipton; devoted mother of Kerr...

Louis J. Cozza, born on December 8, 1945, passed away on January 13, 2026, at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Judith "Judy" Cozza (nee Sikula). Loving father of Louis Cozza Jr, (Jeanne) and Lisa McM...

Randy is survived by wife, Barbara (nee Samson); daughters, April (William) Pettry and Stacy (Kareem) Suhwail , Randy Hundley ( Deceased) ; grandchildren, Tori, Olivia and Noah Pettry and siblings; Sh...

Eleanor Dreshfield, 92, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away on January 14, 2026, after a short illness. Eleanor was born in East St. Louis, Illinois to Flora and Jacob Eisenstein on November 29, 1...

Shirley Baskin Shirley Baskin passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on October 16, 1936, to Abraham and Dorothy Samtur. Shirley found joy in life’s simple pleasure...

LINDA A. BRUCE (nee Manzi), age 74. Beloved wife of Michael; loving daughter of the late Domenic and Mary (nee Almeida); best friend of Melissa and Bella; friend of many. Private services will be held...

ANNETTE GERACI ALVAREZ, born Feburary 2, 1940 passed away January 13, 2026. She was the beloved wife of Frank Alvarez. Daughter of Phillip and Jean Geraci (both deceased), and the devoted mother of Jo...

Burton I. “Burt” Saltzman, – beloved patriarch of the Saltzman family and driving force behind Cleveland’s hometown grocery chain Dave’s Markets – passed away on January 13, 2026. He was 88 years old...

Antionette “Nina” Traine (née Morello), age 96, of Westlake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. She was born on June 15, 1929 in Cleveland, Ohio. Nina was a devoted daughter, wife, moth...

JOHN M. HEALY, age 85. Beloved husband of Deanna (nee Russo), dearest father of Beth Muhlbach (Kenneth) and John (Mary Grace, deceased); devoted grandfather of Nicholas Muhlbach (fiancé Mary), Emily M...

Charles Kinstlinger passed away on January 12, 2026. He was born to Alfred and Adele Kinstlinger, who preceded him in death. Charles had a deep appreciation for classical music and took great pride i...

David Anthony Graneto, age 71, passed away at home in Cleveland on January 9, 2026. Born in Cleveland, David grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, where he attended both grade school and high school. He went o...

Judith Anne Cusack (nee Peterson) passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 86. Beloved wife of Martin for 56 years; devoted mother of Julia Blahovec (deceased), Susan LoBianco (Tim -deceased), P...