Obituaries
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Conni Marie Bryan-Lawrence
Conni Marie Bryan-Lawrence (nee Zagara), born on June 21, 1955, in Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Feb. 22, 2025. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, cousin and friend, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion. Conni is survived by her loving husband, Clay Lawrence; her brother Chuck Zagara; and her five cherished […]
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Ralph E. Schwendeman
Ralph E. Schwendeman, age 93, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025. He was born on July 15, 1931, in Middlefield, to the late Charles F. and Eleanor (nee Tullius) Schwendeman. Ralph was a proud graduate of Middlefield High School and continued his education at Fenn College (now Cleveland State University). In […]
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Kathleen Ann Lockemer
Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Lockemer, age 67, passed away peacefully in her home Feb. 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and her dog, Lilly. Kathy was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to George and Helen Smith, the youngest of four children. On July 28, 1990, Kathleen Smith married the love of her life, […]
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June Elizabeth Spangler
June Elizabeth Spangler, born July 6, 1939, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Twinsburg Post-Acute Nursing Home in Twinsburg, surrounded by love, after living a full and meaningful life. Her journey began with challenges, but June never allowed them to define her. A kind and outgoing soul, she touched the lives of everyone […]
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Gregory Burzanko
Gregory Burzanko, age 67, of Mooresville, N.C., died peacefully at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville on Feb. 12, 2025, following a period of declining health. Greg was born on Sept. 2, 1957, to the late Nick Burzanko and Irma Jean Tompkins Burzanko. He grew up in Burton and spent his time when he […]
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Loretta Higgins
“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” – Proverbs 31:31 Loretta Higgins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 99. She was born on June 24, 1925, in Gates Mills, to parents Walter […]
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William Griswold
Bill Griswold, of Chardon, eternal optimist, supportive family man and humble know-it-all, died on Feb. 15, 2025, at the age of 71. He was born Oct. 8, 1953. Bill had something in common with everyone, always happy to lend an empathetic ear. He had a genuine interest in what you were saying, waiting patiently for […]
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Shirley Lukert Rodgers
Shirley Lukert Rodgers, age 92, of Willoughby, passed away on Feb. 13, 2025. She was born to John M. Lukert and Eva (nee Fletcher) Lukert in Moriches, Long Island, N.Y., on Feb. 17, 1932. Shirley was a devoted wife to Charles T. Rodgers Jr. for 55 years before his passing in 2009. Together, they shared […]
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Thomas Joseph De Marco
Thomas Joseph De Marco, 82, of Chester Township and Naples, Fla., passed away on Feb. 6, 2025. A devoted husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and brother, he is lovingly survived by his wife, Bonna, with whom he shared 40 wonderful years, and his children: Todd (Heather) De Marco, Kristin (Derek Mansfield) De Marco, Lisa (Sam) Tyree, […]
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Marjorie Ann Malensek
Marjorie “Margie” Ann Malensek (nee Urbanowicz), age 88, of Troy Township, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, Feb. 9, 2025, at home while surrounded by her family. She was born in Troy on April 5, 1936, to the late Stephen and Sarah (nee Dyke) Urbanowicz. Margie is once again reunited with her loving husband, Matthew Malensek, who died Sept. […]
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