Obituaries
Cathie A Springob
Mar 9, 1959 - 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…
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…
Richard Rarick
Mar 31, 1949 - Oct 10, 2025
Richard A Rarick “Rick”, age 76Beloved 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,…
Theodore Farinacci, Sr.
Jul 20, 1939 - 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…
Chester J. Liberatore
Oct 6, 1928 - 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…
John H Gibbon
Nov 27, 1943 - 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…
Elias Jabour
Jan 1, 1940 - Sep 24, 2025
ELIAS JABOUR, age 85Beloved husband of Laila Bechara. Loving father of John (Dima), Rana (Hani) and Lilas (Firas). Devoted grandfather of Lara, Loutfi, Maya, Shadi, Julia, Eli and Maria.Private Interment Knollwood Cemetery. Friends may call at THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) 1-4 PM SATURDAY.
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey B. Stephens
Jul 7, 1948 - Sep 23, 2025
Rev. Dr. Jeffrey B. Stephens entered into Heaven on September 23, 2025, leaving a loving family; his wife of 55 years, Susan (nee Bell), two sons, Patrick and John, two daughters-in-law, Kathleen and Gina, and four grandchildren, Halle, Grant, Katie and Jack.Jeff was born on July 7, 1948 to John R. and Margaret (nee Browne)…
Donald S. Rose
Aug 3, 1958 - Sep 22, 2025
Donald S. Rose, age 67, beloved husband for 16 years of Christina (nee Federico), devoted father of Nicholas (wife Carolyn) and Gabriella Rose, loving grandfather of Charlotte, dear son of Donald and Olivia Rose (both deceased), loving brother of Christopher Rose (deceased), son-in-law of Jim and Mary Federico, brother-in-law of Jim and Michelle Federico, loving…
Raymond V. Fazio
Oct 27, 1942 - Sep 21, 2025
Raymond V. Fazio, age 82, cherished husband of Frances (nee Corona) (deceased), devoted father of Anna Maria Fazio (Tim), Vincent Fazio (deceased) (wife Cyndi) and John (deceased), beloved papa of Gina Dalrymple (husband Matthew), Amanda Caporale (husband Domenic), great papa of Sophia, Raymond and baby Dalrymple coming soon, beloved son of Vincent and Splendora Fazio…