The Plain Dealer

Jonathan A. "Jon" Gross, loving husband of Marianne Pruni Gross, youngest son of the late Alfred and Joan Gross of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Jon came to Cleveland in 1975 for his cousins wedding, and never left. Loving brother of the late Robert A. Gross (Annette), brother of Phillip S. Gross (Terry) and family of Northern Virginia. Jon is survived by his Aunts Sally Good and Jane Good, and cousins of the Good and Miller families as well as numerous lifelong friends. Jon was a Fish Monger Extraordinaire for well over 40 years enjoying and exciting career of buying, selling, marketing, trading, and importing premium seafood products. Jon's passion was his work and family, but also very...

Sharon (Sher) Bornancin Richards, 69, of Trinity, Florida passed away on April 15, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. Born August 27, 1954, the second eldest sister of six children to Marie and John Bornancin, Sharon exemplified love and strength from an early age. Raised and baptized in the Catholic Church, Sharon grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio. She attended South High School in Cleveland, Ohio graduating in 1972, and shortly thereafter worked at Squire Sanders & Dempsey as a Secretary. In 1972, she met the love of her life, Haydn Richards, Sr. The two married on September 14, 1974 and their union of 49 years included two beloved children (Haydn Jr. and Morgan), and four treasured...

James Alexander Chontos, 96, formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in Columbia, SC. James was born on September 28, 1927 in McKeesport, PA, the son of Alexander Thomas Chontos and Margaret Kovacs. James was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Anne Louise (Kraus) and his two siblings, Andrew and Dolores. He is survived by his brother Charles and sister Bernadette Turkaly; his three daughters, Linda Warner, (Robert), Judith Chontos-Komorowski (Timothy) of Columbia, SC and Karen Chontos of Ft. Myers, FL; seven grandchildren, Matthew Warner (Monica), Christopher Warner (Loren), Amanda Warner Unger (Christian), Joy Warner...

Barbara Ann Korbas, age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Family and friends may call from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Waite & Son Funeral Home, 765 N Court Street, Medina, OH 44256. Barb's favorite color was blue. Please consider wearing shades of blue in her honor during the visiting hours if you can join us. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the American Diabetes Association at [email protected]. To read the full obituary honoring Barb's life or to to leave condolences go to www.waitefuneralhome.com.

Mrs. Ruth Ann Campbell of Rocky River passed away on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her 3 loving sons. Mrs. Campbell was born on September 11, 1930 in Cadiz, OH to the late Peter and Martha Speicher. She graduated from Cadiz High School in 1948. Mrs. Campbell was a loving wife, having been married 71 years at the time of the death of her husband, her high school sweetheart and constant companion, John S. Campbell III. She was also a tremendous mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, raising 3 sons and cherishing their children and their children's children. Mrs. Campbell taught and eventually served as Director of the Rocky River Presbyterian Preschool, retiring in 1998. She touched...

Joyce Hall Baughman passed away unexpectedly at age 84 from a hemorrhagic stroke on March 30, 2024. Her Apple Watch alerted 911 and loved ones, so the Hall County Fire Department, her neighbor, and her daughter were immediately at her side. Joyce was preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, R. Patrick Baughman of Cleveland OH, and her parents, O.D. and Irene Hall of Beckley, WV. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Patricia Baughman, brother, O.D. Hall, Jr. and his wife, Elnora, nieces Debbie Gleason, Sandi Brooks, and their extended Southern California family. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Thomas Baughman, his wife LeeAnn, nieces Mindy Baughman and Pamela...

Jenna Lynn Petro, 34 of Norton, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Akron City Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1989 to Mark (deceased) and Christine (Grau) Petro. Jenna was a cement finisher with the Cement Masons, Local 404. She will be remembered as the best mom to Landen, fun loving, sweet and all around awesome person. She was the most loving and devoted mother, daughter, sister, granddaughter and friend. Preceded in death by her father, Mark Petro and PA, Robert Grau. Jenna is survived by her son, Landen Cooper (6); mother and step-dad, Christine and Jay Lucco; sister, Kylee (Christopher) and Adrianna, Alana, Amyah and Akari Hunter; special...

Some years ago Bill McGrath wrote his own obituary. It read: He lived. He died. He belonged to Sam's Club. His family decided they would like to expand on that a bit. Bill was born in West New York, New Jersey on June 7, 1930. He loved the New Jersey-New York area. His family moved to Ohio when he was going into eighth grade. First year in Ohio the McGraths lived in Cleveland. By ninth grade they were in Akron. Bill attended St. Vincent High School where he was Senior Class president. After graduation Bill went into the US Army, applying with his best friend, Thomas Wolfe. They both were assigned to Fort Richardson in Alaska. Bill had many great stories about the freezing cold...

Mrs. Candace "Candy" J. Haun, 74 of Maryville, TN quietly passed from this life into the next at her home while surrounded by the love of her children and family! Candy, as she was known to her friends, was born June 22, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the only daughter of the late Edward Kiss Sr and Lucille Kiss. She was fun loving, caring, compassionate and nurturing! She was a wonderful mom, grandmother and great grandmother! She was deeply loyal to those whom she loved and would rather do without than see one of her own goes without! She was a strong, independent woman and raised three strong and independent daughters! She was a hard worker and would out work many men! She married...

Barbara Ann Gorsline, age 93, of Stow, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at her residence. Barbara was born February 28, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Wilma (Haver) Demaline. Barbara was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church and the Cuyahoga Falls Women's Club. She was an avid Bridge player. She enjoyed traveling, especially on Cruises. Besides her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her daughter Darlene, her brothers Marvin, George, Wayne, and Ronald; and a brother-in-law, James Gorsline. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, David E. Gorsline, her son David L. (Shirley) Gorsline, her son-in-law Dale Walker, five grandchildren, Kelly (Joe), Brett...

Mrs. Annie Mullins Fleming, 93, of Warrenville, SC, beloved wife of seventy-two years to the late Alfred Fleming, entered into rest on Monday, March 4, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Friends will be greeted by the family on Friday, March 8, 2024, from 6 until 8 o'clock at Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 3464 Jefferson Davis Highway, Graniteville, SC. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1 o'clock in the chapel of Hatcher Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Pastor Eddie Hardee will officiate. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Bath, SC.

Rev. John Libens, S.J. was born on September 28, 1939, in Cleveland, to William and Alice Libens, and siblings William, Helen, and Margaret. He entered the Society of Jesus in 1957 at Wernersville, PA, and was ordained a priest in 1970. He earned bachelor's and master's Degrees from Loyola University, Chicago. John's primary ministries were in secondary education and Jesuit leadership. He was teacher, assistant principal, principal, president, and provincial assistant for secondary education of the Detroit Province. He served as Superior of several communities in Boston, Chicago, Clarkston, Cleveland, and Toledo. He was Provincial of the Detroit Province 1995-2001. After serving as...

Dr. Linda Koscso Johnson - beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, non-profit CEO, and valiant warrior - took off on February 22, 2024, for parts unknown in pursuit of her next adventure. Linda had a brilliant mind, a compassionate heart, a laugh that reached out and hugged you, and a voice like warm honey. She also had an enviable head of thick, red hair, and an obsession with HGTV, cheesy true crime specials, and the painter Mark Rothko. Most of all, she enjoyed connecting with people and learning their stories. She had a rare gift for making anyone with whom she conversed feel seen and heard. A celebration of her life will be held at Our Lady of the Lake...

James David Gammel, Jr., of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away on February 20, 2024, at the age of 84. He was born on January 23, 1940, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late James David Gammel, Senior, and the late Birmah Harden Gammel. Known initially as Sonny for his bright smile, he went through most of life as JD Junior to his father's JD Senior. JD was a leader on the Benton High School basketball team and his record for highest career points in the county still stands, leading to his induction into the Marshall County Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to play for Mississippi State University where the team won the SEC championship each of his five years there. Notably, JD was on the...

Nina Repasky, age 92, passed away on February 19, 2024, following a brief illness, and just three months after the death of her beloved husband, Lou, her lifetime companion of over 70 years. Nina was never happier than being at home, surrounded by family, pets, and loved ones. She enjoyed relaxing in her favorite chair with her husband by her side reading the daily news to her when her vision no longer enabled her to read for herself. Evenings spent talking and laughing while enjoying a home cooked meal and an occasional vodka and tonic - especially if her favorite nephew Marc made it for her - were sources of immense pleasure, especially later in her long life when health issues made...

Otto Friedrich passed away on February 13, 2024, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina at the age of 92. Otto emigrated to Cleveland, Ohio from Hungary during the second World War. There he married Maria Strada and raised 2 daughters, Anne and Kate. As a founding member of the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Society, he was instrumental in the establishment and success of the Cleveland Hungarian Heritage Museum. He was also active in Hungarian Scouting. In addition to his daughters, he is survived by two grandchildren Greg and Matt and two great-grandchildren, Sam and Maddie. Otto will be interred in Lakewood Park Cemetery, next to his beloved wife, following a Mass of Christian Burial at St....

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved husband and father, Fuad (Floyd) Shaker on February 5, 2024. He was born in Aiteneet, Lebanon to Camille and Hafiza( Dabash) Shaker on February 17th, 1937. In 1962, he immigrated to the United States, where he became a proud citizen and went on to own and run several businesses working with his brother Frank Shaker, and later his wife Paula (Ford) Shaker and sons Todd and Brent. He was not only a hard worker, his forethought and ingenuity led to the first locally, custom processed vegetables to be distributed in the Cleveland Ohio and midwest area. An avid golfer, he will be remembered in Quail Creek Country...

Timothy C. Rowley 74 of Streetsboro passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024. He was born February 13, 1950 in Cookport, PA to Harry and Martha (Myers) Rowley. Tim worked at First Energy for 40 years. Survivors include his wife Janice (Fridley), son Timothy Rowley, Jr., grandchildren Madison, Alex and Cameron and sisters Janice Bach and Janet Roth. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Shannon Rowley and a sister Karen Sabo. Cremation has taken place. Memorial calling hours will be from 6 PM until time of memorial service at 8 PM on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Shorts Spicer Crislip Funeral Home Streetsboro Chapel. Condolences and memories of Tim may be shared at...

Beverly "Bev" (Pryor) Hamilton, 98 years, previous resident of Bay Village, OH, died February 3, 2024 in Marietta, Georgia. She was born January 25, 1926 to the late George and Esther (Miller) Pryor in Lakewood, OH. She grew up in Bay Village before marrying Bob Hamilton of Battle Creek, MI where she lived most of her adult life. Bev is survived by three daughters, Joan (Dennis) Bramblett, Anne Hamilton and Lisa Hamilton of Marietta, GA and a son, Bob (Jill) Hamilton of Stuart, FL. She is also survived by her sister, Marilyn "Sittie" (Clyde) Rhein of Rocky River, OH and several nieces, nephews, grand and great children. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Roger, grandson Jake...

Christine (Nolan) Konys, age 74, of Framingham, Massachusetts passed away February 3, 2024 in Marco Island, Florida. Beloved wife of David Konys, cherished mother to Bethany Konys Bayer and her husband, Mark Bayer of Natick, Massachusetts and Megan Konys Messina and her husband James Messina of Chester, New Jersey, and Matthew David Konys (deceased). Proud grandmother to Alia, Giacomo, JJ, and Max. Beloved sister to Brian, Jim, John, and Marty Nolan. Sister-in-law, cousin, niece, aunt, and great aunt to a loving extended family. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Christine also lived in California, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Marco Island. Always thoughtful with a generous heart, Chris...

Henry D. Eckhardt, 90, of Adamsville, Ohio, went to be with Jesus February 3, 2024 at Brunswick Pointe, in Brunswick, Ohio. Henry was born August 12, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Leona {Fitzgerald} Eckhardt. He served in the United States Coast Guard from 1952 till 1955. He married Sondra Thorne on October 6, 1956. She survives. Henry was the general manager for Armotec for many years. He was a member of the Maranatha Bible Church, where he enjoyed ministering to the elderly. Henry was a member of the Westlake Town Criers and the United Methodist Men's Club. Henry spent his time loving his wife and family, tinkering, hunting, fishing, boating, waterskiing, and swimming. Henry...