Anthony E. Payne Jr., passed away on April 18, 2021.  Loving husband to Deborah (nee: Smeaton), Devoted father to Darby Guist (Chad), Carrie Rump (Andrew) and Carin Hosler (Robert).  Cherished grandfather to Alexis, Kylie, Tanner, Parker, Nicholas and Brynn.  Brother to Peter Payne, deceased, and Louis Payne.  Tony was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force.  Memorial mass will be held Monday, April 26, 10am at Little Flower Catholic Parish, 2040 Diamond St....

FRANK MASTROIANNI age 93. Beloved husband of the late Annetta (nee Ieara). Loving father of Frank (Lilla), Nick (Chris) and Anna DeGirolamo (Tony). Cherished grandfather of Frank (Marie), Joe (Jaimie), Nicholas (Stefani), Lana, Carla DeGirolamo, Dino DeGirolamo (Rachel) and Anthony DeGirolamo (Kara) and great grandfather of Francesco, Giulietta, Adriana, Giuseppe, Chase, Gianna, Mia, Patrick, Aidan Mastroianni and Deanna, Cecilia and Lucia DeGirolamo. Dear brother of the late...

TILLIE SPEHAR (nee Merela), age 87. Beloved wife of the late Rudy. Loving mother of Michael (Connie), Marty (Tammy) and Marvin (Donna). Cherished grandmother of Brett, Stephanie, Martin, Ashley, Brandi, Claudia Krajncic; great grandmother of Ryder. Dear sister of Ivanka “Jennie” Povirk, and the late Ivan Merela, Julka Dimitrijevic, Sylvester Merela, Martin Merela and France` Merela. Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. Member of Slovenska Pristava Pensioners,...

MELVIN TIMOTHY BALKE, age 87. Beloved husband of the late Hanna (nee Bauer). Loving father of Michael Balke (Rebecca). Dearest son of the late Melvin and Leona (nee Cline) Balke. Dear brother of Sarah Brown (Brownie, deceased). U. S. Army Veteran. Mr. Balke was the former U.S. Diplomat to the United Nations for over 30 years where he began the Food For Work program in the Philippines. He spent 15 years in Asia and the remainder of his time in Botswana. He then was a longtime resident of...

ELAINE BECHTOLD (nee Himmel) age 73. Beloved wife of Elmer. Loving mother of Todd Starr, James Starr (Lisa), Michael Bechtold (Renee) and Joseph Bechtold (Jackie). Cherished grandmother of James Starr, Jr. and Luke Bechtold. Dear sister of the late Robert Himmel. Aunt, cousin and friend of many. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday April 21, 2021 in the funeral home at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.  The family will receive friends Tuesday 2 - 4  &...

BARBARA L. SEMAN (nee Mezzulo), age 74. Beloved wife of the late Fred. Loving mother of Craig (Julia). Cherished grandmother of Evan and Zoe. Dearest daughter of the late Pat, and Crescenta (nee Zaccaro) Mezzulo. Dear sister of Carole Kaperak (Dennis, deceased). Dear sister in law of Alan (Diane). Also survived by nieces, nephews and many dear friends. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Ames Hospice of the Western Reserve, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, Ohio 44145. Mass of...

URSULA M. BURKE (nee Heder), age 79. Loving mother of Anthony, Rocco (Marie), Dino, Vita Fowler (Thomas) and Gina Burke (Dennis Santiago). Cherished Oma of 14 and Great Oma of many. Brothers and sisters all deceased of Germany. Celebration of Life Service Saturday April 17, 2021 at the funeral home 2:00 PM. Retired member of Local 310. The family will receive friends (while practicing social distancing and the use of masks)  SATURDAY 12 – 2 PM at the A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL...

ANGELINE "ANGIE" WHITE, age 86, passed away April 9, 2021.  Loving wife to the late James "Jim". Cherished mother to Frank (Bernadette) White, James (Renee) White, and Annette (Bruce) Swart.  Grandmother to Alyssa, Daniel, Zachary (Justine), Patrick, Vivianne, Meredith, Jacob and Mitchell. Memorial Mass at a later time. SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO A. RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME, MIDDLEBURG HTS. (440) 260-8800

Joyce M. Beilis (nee Cholewa) age 71, passed April 7, 2021.  Loving mother to Stacy Zambach (Brian) and Heather Beilis.  Cherished grandmother to Devon Beilis, Jordan and Justin Zambach.  Sister to Joyce Hopper, Mary Saluppo, deceased, Betty Estep, Cindy Pearce, Delores Webb, deceased, and Debra Dawson, deceased.  Through out Joyce's life she met many friends who she loved and enjoyed spending time with.  She will also be missed by many family members...

LUCAS MATTHEW MARTINCIC, passed away April 7, 2021.  Infant son to Brian Martincic and Nicole Bruscino-Martincic, Bella, the family Golden Retriever, was looking forward to having a baby brother. Cherished grandson to William and Sheri Bruscino, and Gerald and Jeanne Martincic.  Nephew to William and Christina Bruscino II, Michael and Erin Bruscino, Keith Martincic and Carol Martincic.  Cousin to Alexis, Sophia, Landen and Leighton.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Private...