Obituaries
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Ruth Marie Fernandez
Ruth Marie Fernandez, of Hambden Township, passed away at the age of 96, on April 21, 2023. She lived a long, fulfilling life and was adored by her husband and family. Ruth was born to Roy and Ruth Gatts in 1927 and had three brothers, Roy, Guy and Clarence. She grew up in Kent, Ohio, […]
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John David Wiesenbach
John David Wiesenbach, age 80, of Burton, passed away April 29, 2023, at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, Pa. He was born June 23, 1942, in Braddock, Pa., to Jacob and Margaret (nee Churley) Wiesenbach. He graduated from Verona High School, in 1960, and joined the U.S. Army. He served from 1960 until 1963 and was […]
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Douglas Robertson
Douglas Robertson, age 90, passed away peacefully Jan. 9, 2023, at his home. Born May 3, 1932, in Cleveland, he was a Burton resident for several years before moving to Russell Township 57 years ago. Doug was a U.S. Army veteran and served in Korea as a Classified Directions Decoder. He was a graduate of […]
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Regina M. Sodo
Regina M. Sodo, 98, of Troy Township, Welshfield, passed away peacefully April 25, 2023, at Inn at the Pines, in Hiram. Reggie, as she was fondly known, was born Dec. 26, 1924, in Troy, to Frank and Mary (nee Misiak) Sodo. A graduate of Troy High School, Reggie began a long career with General Electric, […]
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Michael Morosko Sr.
Michael Morosko Sr., age 96, of Mentor, formerly of Newbury Township for over 40 years, passed away April 25, 2023. He was born on March 21, 1927, in Cleveland, to Michael and Susie (nee Kalban) Morosko. He attended South High School, where he played football, before joining the U.S. Army during World War II. After […]
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Reverend Roy J. Rackley
Reverend Roy Joe Rackley, of Chester Township, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 on March 6, 2023, at the David Simpson House of the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland. He served in the U.S. Army and was a director/supervisor for the Job Corps. In 1963, he helped found J.E.N.A (Jesus Everlasting […]
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Rita Carla Fonticella
Rita Carla Fonticella, age 63, went home with the Lord on April 23, 2023. Rita is the daughter of the late Ronald and Diane, and was born on July 25, 1959. Rita graduated from West Geauga High School and continued to reside in Chesterland for most of her life. In addition to her parents, Rita […]
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Mary Ann Leigh
Mary Ann Leigh, 85, of Melbourne, Fla., after a long illness, passed away peacefully in Melbourne, Fla. Mary Ann’s good friend, Daniel Bryan, was by her side at the time of her passing. She was born in Burton, on Dec. 22, 1937, to the late Thomas C. and Verna Leigh. Mary Ann graduated from Newbury High […]
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Beatrice Louise Bossow
Beatrice Louise Bossow, 93 years old, of Garrettsville, passed into eternity with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2023. Beatrice “Bee” was borne to Narvie and Naomi (nee King) Moss, on Dec. 26, 1929. They preceded her in death. Family was important to her. She is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, Robert […]
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Thomas Joseph Santek
Thomas “Tom” Joseph Santek, age 69, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on April 20, 2023. He was born in Euclid to Joseph and Betty (nee Buzaleski) Santek on Aug. 14, 1953. Tom loved the outdoors and spent much of his time hunting, fishing and enjoying all that nature has to offer. He created many […]



