Apr 2, 2026

Carol Ann Gschwind, 66, of Troy Township, Ohio, lost her battle with cancer on April 2nd, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Cleveland Heights, OH on August 26th, 1959 to the late Peter and Edna Tarbell. Carol was proceeded in death by her parents and her in-laws Daryl and Esther Gschwind.

Carol was a devoted...

Mar 31, 2026

Loretta Helen Root (née Bauer), 81, of Garfield Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on March 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her husband, Wayne Root. 

Born on December 26, 1944, in Berea, Ohio, Loretta was the cherished daughter of Jerome and Theresa Bauer. She grew up with a strong sense of family, community, and dedication—values that guided her...

Mar 30, 2026

Wallace “Ray” Symons Jr., 77, of Solon, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. He was born on February 9, 1949, in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Wallace Sr. and Elizabeth Jean Symons (nee Rice). Ray was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Daniel Symons.

Ray will be dearly missed by his family. Beloved husband of...

Mar 30, 2026

David "Choo-Choo" William Smith, 77, of Youngstown, Ohio passed away on March 30, 2026. He was born in Akron to the late Clarence and Genevieve (Hosaflook) Smith and was a Garfield High School graduate. He had a love for model trains and was also known as a biker. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Mar 20, 2026

Joseph Patrick Placek III, 65, of Aurora, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026. He was born on October 6, 1960, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Joseph Patrick Placek II & Sheila Kathleen Placek (nee Devlin). Joseph was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Jonathan Placek.

Joey will be dearly missed by his family. Beloved brother...

Mar 19, 2026

Beverly Christine Boatman-Surratt, 84, of Kent, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. She was born on August 3, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late William and Charlotte Flowers (nee Mutryn). Beverly was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Surratt and her sister, Alexa Espinoza.

Beverly will be dearly missed by her family. Beloved mother of Julie (Mike)...

Mar 17, 2026

Craig Ross Johnson passed away peacefully at his home in Hudson, Ohio, on March 17, 2026 at the age of 77. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec. 12,1948. He grew up in Cleveland Heights, but graduated from Revere High School in Richfield, Ohio. He attended The Ohio State University and Akron University and he was a successful executive...

Mar 15, 2026

Roger Charles Sheer Jr., 78, of Aurora, Ohio passed away suddenly on March 15, 2026. He was born on August 24, 1947, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Roger Charles Sheer, Sr. and Betty Jean Sheer (nee Tuttle).

Roger will be missed dearly by his family. Beloved husband of Cynthia L. Sheer (nee Krause); loving father of Emily B. Sheer; dear...

Mar 15, 2026

Nancy Jean Loepp (nee Scott), 80, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. She was born January 21, 1946 to George and Lois Scott (nee Jackson). Nancy was preceded in death by both her parents and her sister Bette Scott.

Nancy is survived by her children Stephanie (Thomas) Vanover, and William Loepp (Stacey Barrett). Grandmother to Donnivan...

Mar 12, 2026

Cheuh Tien "Paul" Hsu, 81, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully with family at his side on March 12, 2026. He was born on December 11, 1944, in Shanghai, China. Paul was preceded in death by his parents Hsu Sheng Cheng and Wong Lin-Le, and sister Yu Hsu Pao-Huan "Bonnie".

Paul will be dearly missed by his...