Grace Joan Nagel (nee Fede) age 91 passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 1, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Norman H., Loving mother of Linda Kaletta, Pauline Velbeck (Tim), Mary Stone (Bill), and the late Norman; Dearest grandmother and great grandmother. Family and friends are asked to gather for a graveside service at All Saints Cemetery, 480 West Highland Rd., Northfield, Ohio 44067 at 1:30 pm on Saturday, August 21, 2021 where Grace will be laid to rest with her husband and...

KAREN LEE BRATZ (nee Walbolt), age 70, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Wayne D. Bratz.  Loving mother of David Damalas (Kristie), Melissa Caudill, Kimberly Govelovich (Mike Carlozzi), Kelly Damalas (Nick Lucas), Michael Bratz (Christine), Douglas Bratz, and Sharon Mallernee (Greg).  Dear grandmother of Dylan, Madison, Conner, Ava, Alexis, Scott, Amanda (Joe), Ashley, Jessica, Emily, and Matthew, and great grandmother of Olivia, Vince, Josiah, and Isaiah....

Michael J. Cimperman, 67, passed away on July 20, 2021, after a battle with leukemia. A lifetime Cleveland-area resident, Mic was a dedicated son, father, brother, uncle, friend and local business owner. He will be missed by many.   Mic was predeceased by his parents, Albert Sr. and Zora Cimperman, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved son, Michael Cimperman, of whom he was extremely proud; his siblings, Albert Jr. (Patricia), Josephine...

Dolores V. Howard, age 89. Beloved wife of the late John A.; Loving mother of Janet Weider (Larry) and John Howard Jr.; Dearest grandmother of Bradley Howard and Christy Beeson; Step-grandmother of Leigh Ford, Erica Weider, and Garrett Weider, sister JoAnn (Bill-deceased).  Preceded in death by her parents George and Mary Birch, brothers Frank (Barbara), Duane (Judy), sisters Wilda (Andy), Betty (Dave) all deceased. She loved bowling, taking care of her neighbors, family and friends....

Walter J. Stalzer, age 89 of Brecksville passed away July 8, 2021. Survived by many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his long time companion Stella Presby. Proud U.S. Army veteran. Friends will be received at Nosek-McCreery Funeral Home, 8150 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, Ohio on Monday, July 12, 2021 from 4-7 pm. Prayers at the funeral home Tuesday, July 13 at 9:30am followed by Walter's Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 8700...

Raegan May Papp is loved by many, and brought sunshine into everyone's lives. She has been accepted to heaven with open arms. Born August, 26th 2018, passed July, 7th 2021. Survived by parents, Jessica Sorensen and Samuel Papp; great-grandfather, David Oslin; grandparents, Denise and Tom Sorensen, Pamela and Laddie Papp; aunts and uncles, Dan Sorensen, Josh and Stephanie Papp, Zack and Sarah Papp. Friends will be received at Brecksville United Methodist Church, 65 Public Square,...

Dorothy Surace, (nee Van Kannel) age 89 of Olmsted Falls passed away peacefully on June 30, 2021. Beloved mother of Gary Surace (Joan), June Surace (John Lane) and Jeffrey Surace; Loving grandmother of Michael Surace (Charisse), Kathryn Satterfield (Troy), Gina and Kelly Surace; Devoted great-grandmother of Summer and Brooklynn Satterfield. A memorial gathering will be held at NOSEK-McCREERY FUNERAL HOME, 8150 BRECKSVILLE RD. BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 5-7 pm...

Dr. Arthur "Buzz" M. Brown, age 89, of Brecksville, OH and Key West, FL passed away June 26 of a lymphoma that advanced aggressively, taking everyone by surprise. Buzz was born March 3, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada to Michael and Mary (nee Gussin) Brown. He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Diana Lee Kunze of 42 years; his loving sons from a former marriage, Andrew, Stephen (Tracey), Tim (Angela) and David (Christian) Brown; 6 grandchildren; and...

JUDITH "JUDY" ANN NOUZAK age 73, born June 20, 1948, passed away June 20, 2021. Judy, lifelong Brecksville resident, was a Girl Scout, Scout Counselor and leader of several troops. She is survived by many friends and scouts from her troops. Judy served as the leader for a council-wide outdoor troop of high school students who became particularly close friends. Some of her "girls" adopted and nick named her "Mommie", staying close and as families grew, their...

LAVERNE R. AHRENS (nee Brunner) died on June 17, 2021 at 94-years of age.  Born and raised in Shaker Heights, OH, she spent long periods living in Pepper Pike and Brecksville, OH.  Throughout her childhood, Laverne’s family spent summers living at the Portage Lakes in Akron, OH enjoying time with extended family and friends.  Laverne was a graduate of Shaker Heights High School and Stephens College.  She spent the early years of her adult life supporting her husband...