KAREN MERICKA. Cherished daughter of the late Thomas O. and Shirley (nee Andrews) Mericka. Beloved sister of Keith and Kenneth (Tracy). Dearest aunt of Megan, Adam, Anna and the late Michael. A memorial service will be held in the Chapel at Crown Hill Cemetery, 8592 Darrow Rd., Twinsburg, OH 44087 on Monday, January 27, 2020 at 10:45 a.m. PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY CHAPEL. www.Nosek-McCreery.com

James A. "Jim" Rollins, age 79, of Broadview Heights passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, surrounded by family. Beloved husband of Linda (nee Loreta); loving father of Jimmy "Jimbo" Rollins (deceased), Renee Manross, Carolyn (Kim) McMullen, and Marlene (James) Haas; cherished grandfather of Eric Rachita, Douglas Manross, Sarah Rachita, Macie Manross, Gavin Haas, and Ian Haas; dear brother of Richard (Lynn) Rollins and Kathy (Jeff) Shupe; loving uncle of...

Agnes Bilski Lustik (nee Bartos) age 96 of Brecksville. Beloved wife of the late Theodore J. Bilski, Sr. and Francis Lustik; Dearest mother of David (Kathryn), Ted, and Roger Bilski (Susan); Grandmother of Jason, Krystal and Roger Jr. Bilski; Great grandmother of Christopher Bilski; Loving step-mother of Eugene Lustik (Barbara) and Virginia Price (Carroll, deceased); Step-grandmother of Eugene Jr. (Barbara), Anne (Eric), Gina (Matt), Nikki (Rich); Dearest step-great grandmother of...

Raymond Francis Schwonek, 90 passed away on Saturday, 11 January 2020. He was Born on 21 August 1929 to Edward and Theodosia (née Magalski) Schwonek in Cleveland, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan (née Schneider) and daughter Thea. He is survived by sons Matthew and Eric, “the last of the Mohicans.” Beloved husband and father, his greatest joy was his family and home, while he especially delighted in the brood’s summer vacations....

RICHARD A. LUDWIN “Rick”, born Cleveland, Ohio, May 27,1948.  Passed away, Los Angeles, California, November 10, 2019.  Survived by brother Daniel L. Ludwin (Linda), niece Julie Honefenger (Scott), nephew Daniel B. Ludwin (Amy), great nieces and nephews and cousins.  Rick was a proud graduate of Rocky River High School, Miami (Ohio) University (B.A.) and Northwestern University (M.A.), followed by an extraordinary career in television, primarily as an NBC...

If ever there was an Oscar for “Best Final Curtain," it would be awarded to Katerina “Katie” Patrice Prybyla, whose brief but brilliant career came to an end on January 9th, 2020 in Zurich, Switzerland. Katie was a spitfire, a force of nature; she moved through the world with purpose, elegance, and an unwavering loyalty to those she loved (which were many). Katie’s mission to better the world is upheld by her father Stan Prybyla, her mother Patrice Metoyer, her...

Dorothy Bene, (nee Okla) age 96, longtime Richfield resident went home to her Lord as she slept Monday, January 6, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Tim for 67 years; loving mother of Debbie Luther (Ron), Mike Bene (Peggy), Susie Cannell (Chris) and Rick Bene (Julie); dearest grandmother of Julie Rose (Josh), Laurel (Chris), Emily (Mark), Hannah (Adam), Jessica (Brett), Ryan (Ashton), Clayton (Valentina), and Melissa; great grandmother of Jack, Bennett, Owen, and Addison. Dorothy's passions...

MARY ALICE WISSNER, age 94, formerly of Brecksville. "Today is the day that God gave her back all the things she has lost to age so what a gift- she is set free on Christmas." Loving wife, mother, grandma, great grandma and sister. Wife of the late Robert Wissner; Mother of Janet Ross of Dallas, TX, Amy Ruta (Walt) of Lockport, NY, and Megan Hruby (Tom) of Hudson, OH; Grandmother of Adam, Brent, Kelly, David, Michael, Zach and Charlie; Great Grandmother of Nathan, Natalie and Liam;...

Kelly Jean Liskay, (nee Brakeman) age 50. Passed away December 13, 2019 peacefully at Holy Family Hospice in Parma. Beloved wife of Charles for 26 years; Adored mother of Julie Ann; Daughter of Brian Brakeman (Cheryl) and Judith Lewandowski (deceased); Sister of Sean (Jen), Scott (Holli), Rebecca (Ross) and step-sister of Jackie (Matt); Daughter-in-law to Gene and Joanne (deceased) Rorak.; Sister-in-law to Michael (Alice), David (Gerri), David (Pam), Tim (John), Tina (Nancy), and Mary...

Daniel C. Biggs, Sr., age 78, native of Brecksville. Devoted husband of Jan for 53 years; Loving father of Daniel Jr. (Deborah), Melissa Biladeau (Allen) and David (Suzie), Beloved Papa of Austin, Alex, Neil, Hadley, Joshua, Jordyn, and Brayden; Dearest brother of Ralph Jr. (Pat) and Warren Sr. (Vicky). Dan served as a fireman, police officer and later became police sergeant for the City of Brecksville. He served as Director of Operations for the Cleveland National Air Show for 30 years and...