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Joyce Notary of Hudson, OH passed away on November 21, 2023. Joyce was born to Orval and Eleanor Melser (Dalrymple) in Mishawaka, IN. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Don Notary; brothers, William Melser and Ronald Melser; and grandson, Scott Notary. Joyce is survived by children, David Notary, Robert Notary (Yelena Smagley), Janice Porter (Thomas); grandchildren Grace Notary, Charles (Erin) Notary, Philip (Joanna) Porter, Joseph (Kelleen) Porter, Edward Potapov and Anna Notary; great-grandchildren Liam, Henry and Jennings Notary and Emma, James, Katie, Riley and Raelynn Porter. While attending Mishawaka High School, Joyce was active in the orchestra playing the...

Charles H. "Jag" Doherty, age 78, of Hudson, OH, formerly of Ottowa, IL, Golden, Colorado and Las Vegas, NV passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023. He is the beloved husband of Sandra Lee "Sandy" Doherty (nee Wisniewski); loving father of Chryss Doherty and Candee (John) Homer; dear step-father of Ryan (Karen) Andrachik; loving grandfather of Victoria and Vince Ripepi, Alexia and Nadia Andrachik, and Ayden Homer; and dear brother of Larry and the late Richard, Robert, Patsy Resutko, and Mark. He also leaves behind his cherished dog companion, Spanky Lee. Jag was an avid golfer who enjoyed playing a hand of black jack and cheering on his favorite teams, the Guardians, Browns and the Bears. He...

Carole Sue Maynard (nee Spencer) age 76 of Macedonia, Ohio, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. Beloved wife of David K. Maynard; loving mother of Denise Maynard, Tammy (Mike) Edmonds, Dusty (Emily) Maynard, Amanda (Robert) Olschlager, Jessica (Brandon) Marcelewski, and David Maynard; caring Mamaw of Destiny, Tino, Quinn, Sarah, Aliza, Rory, Matthew, Dallas, and Reed; cherished great-memaw of Rielynn Jean; dear sister of Glen Spencer, Mary Horvath, Eva Jo Patterson, and Terrie Spencer, and loved by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Sue is irreplaceable and will be deeply missed by all who loved her. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family. Friends will be received...

Michael W. DeBilzan was born October 27, 1956. Michael used to say, "it may take me a little longer, but I'll get it." And he did. He graduated from Bismarck High School and continued to vocational school. Michael always worked. He was a reliable, steady employee working mostly as a dishwasher and a cleaner. Skills, his mother will tell you, he didn't necessarily employ at home. Michael spent all but the last two years of his life in Bismarck, North Dakota. He loved the wide-open space, the prairie, and the Missouri River. He didn't love the snow and cold quite so much but was a pretty reliable shoveler nonetheless. He always wanted to "go west". But instead, he moved east to Ohio...

Don Notary passed away on April 2, 2023, in Hudson, OH. He was born in McIntyre, PA one of 5 children to the late Dominic Notareschi and Grace (Bottiglione) Notareschi. He graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Mechanical Engineering degree. In 1950 he moved to South Bend IN. He was employed as an Engineer and worked in Plant Management at Bendix Corp. for 39 Years. In 1953 he married Joyce Melser. In addition to his wife survives his sons David Notary of Carmel, IN, and Robert Notary and wife Yelena Smagley of Albuquerque, NM. Daughter Janice (Notary) Porter and husband Tom Porter of Hudson, OH. Brother Albert Notary of Merritt Island, FL. Grandchildren Grace Notary of...

Dennis "Den" Wilson Rich, age 87 of Hudson, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Den was born December 14, 1934 to the late Theodore and Kathryn (nee Wilson) Rich. He is survived by his beloved wife Mary (nee Emery); loving children: Janet (Mark) Rich Edwards, Laura E. Rich, and Stephen E. (Laura M.) Rich; and his cherished grandchildren: Amina, Kea, Kerrick, Lucille, Vega, Homer, Jonathan, Nicholas, and Ana. Den and Mary lived abroad in Belgium, Morocco and Hungary and travelled the world together. Den loved the outdoors, music, reading, writing and enjoyed people. A memorial service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Laurel Lake, 200 Laurel Lake Drive, Hudson,...

Betty Lou Migyanko, (nee Piszczor), age 81, of Hudson passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Betty Lou was the beloved wife of the late Charles Migyanko Jr.; devoted mother of Sabrina (David) Tirpak, Danielle (Thomas) Gundling and the late Charles Migyanko III; cherished grandmother of Samuel Gundling, Natalie Gundling and Adam Tirpak; dear sister of the late Josie and Daniel; dear aunt and great aunt. The family will receive friends 2-5PM SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2022 at JOHNSON-ROMITO FUNERAL HOME, 19 E. Main St., Hudson, OH. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM Monday, February 28, 2022 at St. Herman of Alaska Eastern Orthodox Church, 5107 Darrow Rd., Hudson, OH. Interment to...

Robert H. Madison, age 86 of Hudson, Ohio, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Sara (nee Gonzalez); loving father of Shari (James) Sweeney and Lynn Madison Oliva; cherished grandfather of Mateo and David Oliva; dear brother of the late Roger, Vivian, and Courtnay Madison. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Great Trail Council BSA, 4500 Hudson Dr., Stow, OH 44224; to Hudson Job Search, 5486 Port Chester Drive, Hudson, OH 44236; or to Christ Church Episcopal. A memorial service to celebrate Bob's life will be held 2 PM Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Christ Church Episcopal, 21 Aurora St, Hudson, OH 44236. Arrangements by Johnson-Romito...

Donald Balogh, age 96, of Sagamore Hills, OH, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Donald was predeceased by his wife, Marion, his parents, 7 brothers/sisters and step-son, Gerald Murphy. He is survived by his step-son, Jeffrey (Michele) Murphy, 4 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and 2 sisters. Donald served in the Army in the Korean War and was an architect by trade. Services will be private. Arrangements by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Bedford, Ohio. www.johnsonromito.com

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Rita M. Mills (Mozzy) who passed away on February 8, 2022 at the age of 90 surrounded by family and friends. Rita was born on October 24, 1931 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the only child of Michael and Anna Mozzy (deceased). After high school Rita attended Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland becoming a certified Dietician. She married James R. Mills, Sr. (deceased) on July 31, 1954 at St. Brendan's in Austintown, Ohio. Later in life she was a real estate agent with Century 21 and sold condominiums for Whitlatch and Co. Rita was active in her parish, Ss. Cosmas and Damian, as a former catechetical teacher and daily Mass attendee. Those who...

Robert John O'Donnell, age 71, of Hudson, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. He is the beloved husband of Catherine (nee Chaban); proud father of Kelly Adams, Ryane (Kurt) Augustine, Colleen (Josh) Studzinski and Kathleen (Mike) Eizenberg; loving papa of Brady and Maddy Studzinski, Reagan and Kaden Augustine and Evan and Ali Eizenberg; dear brother of William O'Donnell, Sister Jane O'Donnell RSM, Mary Catherine Fulton, James O'Donnell and the late Lucille Kerechanin. Robert loved spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren; especially enjoying date nights and traveling with Cathy and spending time with family; especially Sunday dinners. He also enjoyed playing golf, walking,...

Richard B. Whitehead of Hudson, OH, formerly Brecksville, passed away on January 29, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Jane Rybolt Whitehead. His parents, Warren and Fay Whitehead of Mentor-on-the-Lake preceded him in death. Private burial at Foxfield Preserve, Wilmot, OH. Dick so enjoyed the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. If you wish, donations may be made in his memory to Conservancy for CVNP, 1403 West Hines Hill Road, Peninsula, OH 44264. Arrangements by Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Hudson, OH www.johnsonromito.com

Charles Richard Magda, Sr., age 90, of Northfield Village, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Rachel Marie (nee Guy); loving father of Charles R. (Deborah) Magda Jr. and Mark S. (Leslie) Magda; cherished grandfather of Jason, Mark and Ericka; caring great-grandfather of Chase, Lilianna, Christian, Gabriel and Sonja; dear brother of William P. (Linda-deceased), Joseph (Carolyn), Rose Marie Swanger, and the late Shirley Ann Konter, John E., and Michael B. Magda. Charles was an active member of the Ohio North Coast Jitterbug Connection, Moose Lodge, and Eagles Club. He was an avid dancer. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the...

Louise D. Sutphin (nee Dolence), age 89, a longtime resident of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Born Mable Louise Dolence, she was the youngest of 10 growing up at the end of the Depression on a farm in Salem, Ohio. After high school, she traveled around the country living and working where her older siblings had settled. In 1956, she spent a year living in Morocco with her sister Helen whose husband was in the Navy. At the time, she was an aspiring photographer as noted by the pictures she framed from a trip that same year to Europe with her sister, Margie. After moving home, she worked in a photography studio in Cleveland which is where she met her husband, James Hoynes...

George Edward Fisher Jr., age 94, of Peninsula, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022. George was the beloved husband of 67 years to the late Florence "Flo" (nee Balinski); loving father of Gail Fisher and Debra Lubbeck; cherished grandfather of Johnny, Georgia, Karoline and Matthew; great grandfather of four; dear brother of the late Thomas (Bertha) Fisher and Richard Fisher; son of the late George Fisher Sr. and Mary (nee Montaquila) Fisher; uncle and cousin of many. George proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a World War II veteran. George was the founding member of the Valley Fire District and was a Boston Township trustee for 34 years. Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Donald Encil Rist, born January 16, 1937, in Uniontown PA, was called home for his VIP credentials on January 15, 2022, just one day shy of his 85th birthday. Don is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Lois Jane (Suder) Rist and leaves behind five children, Gary Rist, Donna (Rist) Pace (Glenn), William Rist (Louise), Jane (Rist) Hurst (Roger), Randy Rist (Diana). He was preceded in death by his parents Donald James and Helen Marie (Cullison) Rist, brothers, Kenneth Lawrence Rist, John Fletcher "Bud" Rist and sister, Dorothy Jean Rist Pavlick and 2 other baby siblings. He has a surviving sister. Nancy (Carrie) Rist Kowalski. He also leaves behind 16 Grandchildren, 30 Great Grandchildren...

Janet (Hohman) Gegick, 85, of Stow, Ohio, formerly of North Braddock, PA, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Robert A. Sr.; loving mother of Michael (Karen) Gegick, Gary (Mary Lou) Gegick and Robert A. Jr. (Kimberly) Gegick; cherished grandmother of Amanda (Andy) Nguyen, Elizabeth and Paul Gegick, Peter (Betsy), Thomas and Margaret Gegick and Michael Fusco, Bradley (Ashley) Fusco and Grace Gegick; adoring great grandmother of Victor Nguyen, Blake Fusco and Johnny Gegick; sister of the late Urban Hohman, Vera Fischer and John Hohman; also survived by many nieces and nephews. As a graduate of Divine Providence Academy, Janet was known for her dedication to her...

Patricia Anne Rand (nee Hertzberger), age 81, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2022 after bravely enduring several years amidst the anxiety & confusion of Alzheimer's. Patricia was the beloved wife of the late Peter Charles Gordon Rand & loving mother of Margaret Elise "Peggy" (Joseph) St. Jean, Charles (Nicole Verspyck) Rand, Jeffrey (Danial) Rand, Andrew (Cheryl) Rand and Christopher Rand. "Patti" loved children & was the adored grandmother of Meredith Fendenheim, Rory St. Jean, Callie Yakubisin, Charlotte Rand, Cameron "Colby" Rand, Avery Rand, Ashley Rand-Torres, McKenzie Wright, Austin Rand, Chase Rand, Abigail Rand, Alexander Rand & great grandmother...

Donna Jeanne Sleeman (nee Vossler), 68, of Sagamore Hills, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Gary Sleeman; loving sister of Robert (Peggy) Vossler and David (Cathie) Vossler, and dear aunt to many. Visitation will be 3-7 PM Wednesday at JOHNSON-ROMITO FUNERAL HOME, 521 Broadway Ave., Bedford, OH (440) 232-1441. Prayers at the funeral home will begin at 10:30 AM Thursday, January 6, 2022, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 AM at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in her name to care and upkeep of St. Martin of Tours Church. Please see the full obituary at ...

Mildred Frieling (nee Russin), age 93, of Aurora, formerly a longtime resident of Twinsburg, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021 peacefully in her sleep. Millie was the beloved wife of the late Richard Frieling; devoted mother of Pamella (Richard, deceased) Tenan; cherished grandmother of Jacquelin (Robert) Burke; great grandmother of Flannery and Addison Burke; loving sister of the late Donald (Marge) Russin, Norman (Mildred) Russin and Virginia (Tom) Humphrey; dear aunt and great aunt of many. She leaves behind many other friends & extended family that will greatly miss her. Millie was an avid crafter and a member of the Twinsburg Congregational Church's Knit Witter's group. Her...

Jeffrey Foulkes passed away peacefully following a courageous battle with a long illness. Jeff was born March 15, 1956 to John and Carol Foulkes at Letterman Army Hospital, San Francisco. He is survived by his wife Amy (Simcox) of 35 years, parents, brother Doug and Joanne (Fowler) Foulkes, sister Ellen (Foulkes) and Greg Bonk, nephews Tyler and Spencer Foulkes, niece Kimberly Bonk. Always interested in music, Jeff was active in various types of performance groups in church and school. Jeff was a member of the All-Ohio State Fair Choir for two consecutive summers. After graduating from Columbus Grove High School '74, Jeff attended Bluffton College where he received dual degrees in Music...