All Obituaries

Mary Ann Ridilla (Mikulak) met our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully at Mount Alverna Nursing Home in Parma, Ohio, on Friday, September 4, 2026, at the age of 96. She leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, selfless love, devotion to her family, and a lifetime of service to others. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Mary Ann was the only child of Peter and Anna Mikulak and the beloved granddaughter of Anna Dula. Born to an immigrant mother and a father whose family was rooted in the ...

Age 79 Passed away peacefully at his home in Hope Mills, North Carolina, on August 29, 2026. Jim was born on October 6, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Stanley and Lottie (Chmielewski) Franks. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Carolyn Reitenbach (Franks). Jim was the proud father of Don Franks and his wife, Nell, and Amy Naugle, and grandfather to Camden and Colbie Franks and Memphis Naugle. Throughout his life, many of his children’s friends became family, ...

Age 76 Passed away on August 16, 2026. Devoted daughter of Walter and Eleanor Jamiot (both deceased); loving sister of the late Richard A. Jamiot; dear cousin and friend of many. Family and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Road, Parma, OH 44129 on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at Woodvale Cemetery, 7535 Engle Road, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130.

Age 76 Beloved husband of Samia (nee Seoud); loving father of Victoria Hupcej (Donovan), Jimmy Issa (Rana), Odette Ortiz, and David Issa (Jennifer); dear grandfather of Michael Ortiz, Daniel Coffey, Justin Ortiz, Joseph Coffey, Jescenia Issa, Isabella Issa, Alexander Issa, and Abigail Issa; great grandfather of Kai, Krew, and Lilah Ortiz; brother of Elaine El-Bakassini, Adele Kamleh, Abdallah Issa, Nabil Issa, Firial Efaw, and the late Antoinette Burgess. Family will receive friends at the ...

In Loving Memory of Paula Iorga. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Paula Iorga, of Parma Heights Ohio, who passed away peacefully on August 13th, 2026, at the age of 83. Paula was a devoted mother, grandmother and friend. She will be remembered for her kind heart, strength, generosity and unconditional love. Her greatest joy was her family, and she gave so much of herself to those she loved. She was a wonderful cook, and her kitchen was often the ...

Age 75 Grief and thankfulness live in our hearts at the same time as we announce the passing of our wonderful wife and mother, Patricia Louise Kolba, who left us on August 13, 2026. Pat (or Patty, or Patty Lou, as many called her) was a talented writer and poet. She loved writing stories about her life, journaling, and writing heartfelt notes with poems to us. In fact, we got some help from her for this obituary from a beautiful life story journal she wrote for her grandchildren. Pat was ...

Age 66 Dearly beloved wife of Tony; devoted daughter of William and Dolores Batcha (both deceased); loving sister of William S. Batcha, James Batcha (Herta), Richard Batcha (Terri), and Kelly Zanko (Ernie, deceased); dear aunt of Tim (Krissy), Stacey (Devin), Amanda (Brad), and Nicole (Jon); great aunt of Cecilia, Madelyn, Caleb, Alivia, Addison, Nolan, Levi, and Isaac, dear friend of many. Lori was loving dog mom to many, a pet lover to all, and the best birthday sign maker of all ...

Age 95 Beloved wife of Michael (deceased); loving mother of Michael (Laurie), Cynthia Schickler (Ronald), and Marty (Carol); dear grandmother of Amanda Isler (Ronald), Andrew Korba (Allison), Matthew Schickler (Kaitlin), Eric Schickler (Emily), and Samantha Rogers (Jared); great grandmother of Rachel and Ashley Isler; Jack and Ozzy Korba; and Abbey Rogers. Private Services and Christian Burial were held. Memorial donations may be made to St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, 8888 ...

(nee Aschauer), age 105 Passed away peacefully on August 5, 2026. She lived a long, full and grace-filled life defined by devotion to her family and faith. Beloved wife of the late Robert E. Arendt Sr.; loving mother of Robert (Kathleen), Christine Brindle (James), Eric (deceased) (Kathleen, surviving), Beverly Porter (Thomas), and Anita Yaple (G.R., deceased); cherished grandmother of Michelle Arendt McGrath (Jay), Andrea Arendt, Stephen Brindle, Rachel Temkin (Jesse), David Brindle ...

Age 92 Dearly beloved wife of Martin J. (deceased); loving mother of Kathryn Kallay, Robert Kallay, Jeanne Springer (Kenneth), and Laura Wtulich (Raymond, deceased); dear grandmother of Lauren Springer, Michael Wtulich, and Julianne Wtulich (fiancé, Nick Adams); devoted daughter of Peter and Mary (nee Laco) Gundzik (both deceased); dear sister of Marion Karas and the late Marge Kornuc. Family will receive friends at the Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, OH on Sunday, ...