Obituaries
JoAnn DiFrancisco
Jul 10, 1943 - Jun 18, 2023
JoAnn DiFrancisco of Richmond Heights, OH passed away peacefully on June 18, 2023 surrounded by her family, as a result of a long illness. She was 79 years old, a proud wife, mother and grandmother. Her caring and nurturing personality was loved by all who knew her. JoAnn had a knack for helping others, which drew…
Anthony Antonelli
May 17, 1941 - Jun 14, 2023
Anthony Antonelli, age 82 Passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023. Born May 17, 1941 to loving parents Anthony and Antoinette Antonelli. Anthony was a 1960 graduate of Benedictine High school, met the love of his life Mickey Antonelli (deceased) and married August 25, 1962. He is survived by cherished daughters Laura Snyder (Bob), Gina…
Erik James Faulhaber
Jun 18, 1992 - Jun 5, 2023
Erik James Faulhaber, age 30, beloved son of Michele Caticchio and James Faulhaber (fiance Colleen Cleary), cherished brother of Jillian Davis (husband Matthew), devoted uncle of Jayce Davis, dear grandson of Carmy and the late Pat Caticchio, Margaret and the late James Faulhaber, loving nephew of Michael Caticchio (wife Ann D'Amico), Leslie Gelfand (husband Andrew),…
J. Patrick Arth "Pat"
Dec 18, 1941 - Jun 1, 2023
J. PATRICK ARTH "PAT" age 81, Beloved Husband for 50 years of Judy (nee Raday) (deceased). Loving Dad of Terri Hildebrand (husband Jeff), Patrick (wife Jen), Brian (wife Nicole), Jodi Arth and Kristen Trivisonno (husband Carmen). Adored Papa of Jaret and Gracie Hildebrand, Jake, Aidan, Mason, Taylor, and Emma Arth, Mia, Vince and Ella Trivisonno.…
Leona B Kowardy
Jan 5, 1935 - May 29, 2023
Leona B. Kowardy "Lee", (nee Kozicki), age 88, beloved wife for 66 years of Frank J. (deceased), loving mother of David Kowardy (Kerri), Michael Kowardy (Patricia), Theresa Clemente (Joe) (both deceased), Valorie Capretta (Tim) and Francis Joseph Kowardy Jr. (Lisa), devoted grandmother of Kristie Warren (Eric), Joseph, Anthony, Nichole, Nicholas, Joey (Gabriella), Matthew, McKenzie and…
Carl J Di Franco, DPM
Apr 28, 1935 - May 25, 2023
Carl J. Di Franco, DPM, age 88, beloved husband for 55 years of Nancy (née Graham), loving father of Carla Di Franco (husband Jeffrey Packer), Brian Di Franco (wife Anita Marfo-Di Franco), and stepfather of Joseph Graham (wife Melly). Loving son of Serafino and Maria (née Frabotta) Di Franco (both deceased), dearest brother of Robert…
Fortunata Musachio
Jan 27, 1933 - May 24, 2023
Fortunata Francesca Antonia Musachio, fondly known as Tina, transitioned on May 24, 2023. She spent her teenage and adult life being a caregiver. First, Tina cared for her mother who obtained a head wound during the Second World War. Then she took care of her nephew whose mother had to work. Finally, Tina devoted the…
Joel C Botker
Feb 19, 1937 - May 12, 2023
Cynthia Ann Botker and Venetia Blaise Botker, our daughter, are saddened to announce the passing of Joel Clifford Botker, my husband of almost 62 years of marriage. JOEL CLIFFORD BOTKER, CONCORD TOWNSHIP, OH passed away at 2:30AM on May 12, 2023. Joel was born to the late Raymond Botker and Margaret Botker of Highland Park,…
Gino Puletti
Jun 4, 1940 - May 11, 2023
GINO PULETTI, age 82 Beloved husband of Philomena (nee Patete). Loving father of Vince (Kelly), Carla Reda (Vince) and Tom (Julie). Devoted Nono of Angelo and Giani Corrao, Alexis, Graziella, Julietta, Maddie, Katie, Tommy and Joey Puletti and Taylor and Madison Kedzie. Cherished son of Vincenzo and Genovina Puletti (both deceased). Dearest brother of Silvana…
Carmela Vittoria Manocchio
Apr 21, 1949 - May 3, 2023
Carmela Vittoria Manocchio, age 74, cherished mother of Rounette Roberto and Francesca Bihari, grandma of Joseph Roberto (Bryanna), Marisa Matic (Luka), Hayley Craven and Franklin Bihari, great grandma of Brantley Roberto, loving daughter of Anna Mitri and the late Celestino Manocchio, dear sister of Angelo Manocchio (Linda), loving aunt and great aunt of many. Private…