All Obituaries

Miguel “Mike” A. Reyes, 69, a long time resident of Columbia Station, passed away suddenly surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Southwest General Main Campus, in Middleburg Heights. He was born April 2, 1954, in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Mike was a graduate of Southview High School. Mike began his extensive career with the Columbia Township Fire Department when he was hired October 7, 1985. Mike was appointed assistant Chief In 2004. He was a fire investigator for the...

Robert J. Smith, 77, a long time resident of Lorain County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family at Mercy-Health Lorain Hospital on Tuesday, May 30, 2023. He was born August 31, 1945, in Cleveland. Robert is a veteran of the United State Army, and served in the Vietnam War. Robert worked at the steel mill in downtown Cleveland for 46 years before retiring. He enjoyed stock car racing, was an avid Cleveland sports fan, and always had a Pepsi in his hand. Robert touched the hearts...

Kathryn L. Beckes (nee Skemp), 74, a long time resident of Lorain County, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 30, 2023. She was born October 21, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania. Kathryn received a Bachelor’s degree in English from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and her Master’s degree in Adult Education from Cleveland State University. Following college, Kathryn was a Math and Science teacher for 45 years before retiring. She was an avid crossworder and reader....

Kim R. Roach, 67, of Cleveland passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26, 2023. He was born April 17, 1956, in Berea. Beloved son of the late Alvin and Phyllis Roach; Loving brother of Alan (Margaret) Roach, Carl (Kathi) Roach, and Jeff (Paula) Roach; cherished uncle to Tracy (Dennis) Durling, Matt (Myra) Roach, Amanda (Adam) Boepple, Laura (Ryan) Gorczyca, Steven (Kelly) Roach and Jennifer Roach. After graduating from North Olmsted High School in 1974, Kim went on to graduate from Cleveland...

Stanley Malysa, 71, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospital in Cleveland on Wednesday, May 25, 2023. He was born June 26, 1951 in Poland. Stanley worked for Sea Way in the shipping department for 30 years before retiring. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going to the horse track, and playing slot machines. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Stephanie; two sons, Anthony (Barbara), and Nicholas (Michele); his mother, Bernice; three brothers, John, Joseph, and...

David C. Taleff, 66, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 24, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital in Avon.  He was born on March 18, 1957 in Cleveland and he was a 1975 graduate of North Olmsted High School.  David also attended the University of Akron.  He had resided in North Ridgeville for 26 years.  Dave was a successful entrepreneur and started his own retail clothing business, Britchs, at the age of 23 with three locations in North...

Jeanne M. Ross, 92, a long time resident of North Ridgeville, formerly of Scranton, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born in Kane, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Central High School, where she was a cheerleader. Jeanne worked for Gutheinz for many years before moving to Ohio with her husband, Paul and settling down as a stay-at-home mom. She enjoyed listening to music, singing, dancing, baking, spending time with her children,...

Ashley Hein-Thuranszky. 28, a life long resident of Northeast Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, May 21, 2023. She was born November 26, 1994, in Westlake. Ashley graduated from Midview High School in 2013. She enjoyed being a mother and spending time with her children, riding horses, sudoku puzzles, watching sports with her dad, and being a great friend to a lot of people. Ashley is survived by her two children, Annalise, and D J; her father Johnny (Nicki); her...

Alice P. Binder (nee Paul) 88, of Avon Lake, formerly of Westlake, went home to be with The Lord on Monday May 15, 2023 at Avon Hospital in Avon under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.  She was born March 7, 1935 in Parma and she was a 1953 graduate of Parma High School.  Mrs. Binder had resided in Avon Lake for the past year and a half, and previously resided in Westlake for many years.  She loved being a homemaker and did a wonderful job caring for her family and her...

Donald D. Rakovan, a life long resident of North Ridgeville, passed away following a long battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. He was born January 19,1978 in Cleveland. Donald was an avid gamer who loved the Legend of Zelda, he also enjoyed gardening, and caring for his cats and chickens. He is survived by his mother, Connie; his sister, Michelle Kisner (Ronnie); his two nephews, Ronnie Kisner Jr., and Andrew Kisner;...