Obituaries
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Michael James Farinacci Jr.
Michael James Farinacci Jr., affectionately known as Mike to his friends and family, passed away on Sept. 23, 2025, at the age of 73, in his hometown of Hambden Township, Ohio. Born on July 27, 1952, in Chardon, Ohio, to the late Michael James Farinacci Sr. and Marian Louise (nee Park), Mike’s jovial spirit and […]
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Shirley Ann Matzek
Shirley Ann Matzek, of Hiram, passed away on Sept. 24, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1935, and on June 6, 1954, she married the love of her life, Jack E. Matzek. Together, they shared many wonderful adventures, traveling the country in their motor home and spending winters in […]
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Raymond Keith Dayton
Raymond Keith Dayton, age 97, a lifetime resident of Troy Township, passed peacefully at Ohman Family Living at Briar in Middlefield, on Sept. 21, 2025. Ray, as he was known, was born on Aug. 29, 1928, at the Dayton family home of his parents. He was one of seven children. Ray was preceded in death […]
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Jean J. Talarcek
Jean J. Talarcek, age 98, passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. She was born in 1927, in Cleveland, the daughter of Cathryn (nee Rodak) and John Kubiak. Jean was a 1945 graduate of South High School. In 1948, Jean married Stanley Talarcek. Since 1954, they owned and operated […]
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Jan Southwick
Janice Luellen Leonard Southwick received her promotion to ancestor on Sept. 17, 2025, aged 76 years. Jan was many things to many people, beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mother-in-law, aunt, cousin and cherished friend. All who knew her loved her. She was happiest when surrounded by nature, riding through snowy forests on horseback, […]
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William M. Toomey
William “Bill” M. Toomey, age 56, passed away peacefully on Aug. 29, 2025. He was born on Oct. 3, 1968, to Francis “Bill” William and Barbara Jean (nee Curley) Toomey in Parma, Ohio. He was raised in Newbury Township and graduated from Newbury High School. Bill found his true calling as a chef. Whether cooking […]
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Florice Dorothy Luithle
Florice Dorothy Luithle passed away peacefully in Hudson, Florida, on Sept. 9, 2025, having lived a life that was as full as it was fulfilling. Born on the last day of 1931 in Baxley, Ga., Florice graced this world with her presence, bringing joy and steadfast faith to all who had the privilege of knowing […]
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Leo Allen Jr.
Leo Allen Jr. went home to be with his Lord on Sept. 9, 2025. He was the last survivor of the seven children of Leo Allen Sr. and Edna Nealey Allen, of Tabor City, N.C. He will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Edith Gaylord Allen; his sons, Rod (Terrie), David (Michele); and […]
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Polly J. Cole
Polly J. Cole, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2025, in Montville Township, surrounded by her loving family. Born on Dec. 27, 1944, in Chardon, Polly lived a life rich with purpose, creativity and an unwavering commitment to family. With great care and devotion, Polly dedicated her career as an […]
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Joseph Valentino Gullo
Joseph Valentino Gullo, a true Renaissance man and lifelong tinkerer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. Born in Cleveland, on Valentine’s Day in 1939, he was a proud graduate of Collinwood High School. A resident of Chester Township for many years, he spent his later years in Kirtland. Joseph was known to all […]
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