Christine M Westlake
Nov 11, 2026
CHRISTINE M WESTLAKE (nee Ferko) age 81
Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving daughter of Joseph and Apolene Ferko (both deceased). Devoted sister of Rick Ferko (Sandy) and Jerry Ferko. Cherished aunt of Chris Mahoney (Jim). Cousin and friend of many.
Family and friends are invited to gather for Memorial Visitation 4-7 pm Tuesday November 17 at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME,...
Justine L. Frate
Nov 8, 2026
Justine Leslie Frate (nee Petrarca, which her family changed to Peters), a long-time resident of Shaker Heights, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 85. Born on January 9, 1941, Justine spent her life lighting up every room she walked into with her glamorous style, vivacious energy, and outgoing personality. She was deeply engaging, and had the...
Richard Fausto DiPietro
Oct 27, 2026
Richard DiPietro, age 92, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026.
He was born to the late Antonio and Rosina DiPietro and was the beloved husband of the late Valeria (nee DiCianno), with whom he shared 64 wonderful years of marriage. He is survived by his sons, Angelo (wife Alaina) and Patrick (wife Karen); his cherished grandchildren, Gianna Dudman (husband Koty),...
Patricia Dambis
Oct 21, 2026
Patricia Dambis (née Cosman), passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21 at age 84.
She was born February 21, 1942, in Lakewood, Ohio, the daughter of the late Helen Cosman (nee Molt) and John Cosman, and went on to graduate from Magnificat High School in 1960.
Of Pat’s many admired traits and talents was her ability to find joy in the little...
Ralph T. DeFranco
Oct 20, 2026
Ralph Thomas DeFranco, age 83, passed away peacefully Tuesday, October 20, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 26 years, Kathleen Caserio (nee Nero). Ralph was the devoted father of Thomas G. DeFranco, Michael J. DeFranco (Sarah), Mark A. DeFranco and Tiffany DeFranco, and "Grandpa De" of Thomas, Francesca, Christopher, Gabrielle, Marie and Matthew DeFranco, dear brother of...
Gregory Kozyra
Oct 19, 2026
Gregory Kozyra, "Whiskers", age 73, beloved husband of Marcie (nee Frato), loving father of Matthew Kozyra, Jessica Cuevas (husband Marco), Adam Kozyra (wife Abbie), step-father of Anthony Bencie (wife Kate), Mary Romanini (husband Kyle) and Elizabeth Goldhamer (husband Jared), devoted grandfather of Connor, Isabella, Anthony Jr., Amelia and Olivia, dear son of Walter and Florence Kozyra (both deceased), loving brother...
James F. Granito
Oct 14, 2026
James “Jim” Granito passed away on October 14, 2026, after a years-long battle with Lewy-body dementia. He spent his final days surrounded by people who love him, a testament to the impact he made on others and the countless relationships that brought joy to his life.
Jim was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 30, 1950, to Tony and Rose Granito....
Joseph Lograsso
Oct 12, 2026
Joseph P. Lograsso, age 93, beloved husband for 68 years of Carol Jean (nee Miceli), loving father of Peter, John, Joseph (wife Patricia, nee Lesky) and David (wife Asli, nee Akcay), devoted grandfather of Liam and Ece Lucia, dear son of Peter and Mary (nee Scaffidi) Lograsso (both deceased), loving brother of Peter Lograsso (wife Marie) (both deceased) and Marietta...
Lucene J. Andreano
Oct 10, 2026
Lucene J. Andreano (nee Prybil), age 93, beloved wife for 69 years of Carl S. (deceased), loving mother of Kenneth Andreano (wife Rose), Judith Andreano (husband Peter Sullivan, deceased) and Carla Krebs, devoted grandmother of Matthew Sullivan (Kristen), Hannah Basch (Brandon), Collin Krebs (Morgan), Patrick Sullivan (Janelle) Tori Fahrenkamp (Nate), Marissa Voiers (Ryan), Jack Sullivan (Grace), Spencer Krebs (Luisi), Calli...
Frank K. Pines
Oct 4, 2026
Some people leave behind memories. Frank Keith Pines leaves behind a legacy.
Frank was larger than life in every sense of the phrase. He lived with an extraordinary passion for family, friendship, tradition, laughter, and celebration. He was the kind of man whose presence could fill a room before he ever said a word, whose laugh was unmistakable, and whose energy...