James Lallo
Oct 21, 2025
James Lallo, a cherished father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully in Mentor, Ohio with his children at his side on October 21, 2025. He was born on May 13, 1946 to the late Calcino and Josephine Lallo. Jim is survived by his loving children, James Lallo, Lynda Avallone (Paul), Christine Lallo, Jason Lallo (Tina), Frank Brancatelli, Michael Brancatelli...
Noel Menesse
Oct 19, 2025
Noel Menesse, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 19 surrounded by family.
Born and raised in the Santa Cruz neighborhood of Mumbai, India, Noel, distinguished himself early in life through intelligence, determination, and a quiet strength. He graduated with honors from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology, earning a master’s degree in chemical engineering.
He began...
Cathie A Springob
Oct 17, 2025
Cathie A. Springob (nee Riccardi), age 66, beloved wife of Timothy, step-mother of Timmy, Carrie (Zdenko Smolic), and Jason (Katie) Springob, step-grandmother of Serena and Sage Staab and Ethan Springob, loving daughter of Joseph and Mary (nee Pierro) Riccardi (both deceased), dearest sister of David Riccardi (Jim Stone), loving cousin and friend of many, also survived by her loving cat,...
Richard Rarick
Oct 10, 2025
Richard A Rarick “Rick”, age 76
Beloved youngest son of Loren and Irene (both deceased). Loving younger brother of Gerald (deceased), Thomas (Sandy Bonnot). Devoted uncle to Timothy (deceased) and Dennis (Amanda Brace) Rarick, Dr. Denise (deceased) and Dr. William Mirando, and David Bonnot (deceased) and cherished great granduncle of David (Amber) Mirando, Agnes (Sencer) Karabulut, and Matthew Mirando. He was...
Gerald Wittlinger
Oct 27, 2025
Gerald Wittlinger, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025 in Lyndhurst, Ohio. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 20, 1933, the son of Edward and Ann Wittlinger (both deceased). On June 2, 1956 he married Billie (nee Breedon) who preceded him in death after almost 62 years of marriage.
Gerald was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great...
Christopher M Oliveri
Oct 20, 2025
Christopher M. Oliveri, age 56, loving father of Julia Sartorio (Jeremy Johnson), devoted grandfather of Roman Lafontaine and Elijah Johnson, beloved son of Vincent, Sr. and the late Ann (nee Negrelli) Oliveri, dear brother of Vincent P. Oliveri, Vicky Oliveri and Therese Oliveri-Marschall, loving uncle of Ryan and Madison Oliveri, Alex Karapandzich, Patrick, Nicholas and Taryn Doherty and Kayleigh Marschall....
Shirley Morgenstern Topilow
2025
Shirley Morgenstern’s life was a master class in blending art and enterprise.
As president and CEO of the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, she transformed a shared vision with her husband, conductor Carl Topilow, into one of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved musical institutions. Morgenstern passed on Saturday at home. She was 79.
Topilow took to social media Sunday night to share the news of...
Theodore Farinacci, Sr.
Oct 6, 2025
Theodore J. Farinacci, "Ted," age 86, beloved husband of Marilyn (nee Kirk) (deceased), loving father of Natalie Gdula (David) and Ted James Farinacci (Michelle), devoted grandfather of Ted "TJ" Farinacci (Autumn), Miranda Helton (Jake), Parker Gdula (fiancé Brittany Dye) and Gannon Gdula, cherished great grandfather of Miller and Bennett, loving son of Theodore and Sue (nee Giammaria) Farinacci (both deceased),...
Chester J. Liberatore
Oct 3, 2025
Chester J. Liberatore, age 96, father of Susan Liberatore-Raynes (deceased), Diane Liberatore (David Hanson), Joanne MIckshaw (Mick) and Zip Liberatore (Robyn), poppy of Michael (Michelle) Mickshaw, Christina Mickshaw, Leslie Carle (Derek), Nicholas Liberatore, Riki Liberatore and Ashley Liberatore, Danielle Decker (Nithaniel), great grandfather of 9.
Chester was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps, achieving the rank of Corporal, and was...
John H Gibbon
Oct 1, 2025
John Hailer Gibbon of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025 at age 81.
John was born on November 27, 1943 in Cleveland. A proud graduate of Oberlin College, John received degrees in both history and cello performance. John had a long and distinguished career as a partner at the law firm of Walter & Haverfield. He served...