Latest WKYC Local Obituaries

September 16, 1945 - April 17, 2021

FRANK ANDREW RASPEY age 75 died on 4/17/21 . He was born in Chemnitz Germany and emigrated to the US with his family when he was 6 years old. His parents Maxwell Raspe and Herta Raspe (nee Sodaman) preceded him in death...

May 17, 1944 - April 16, 2021

Susan D. Post (nee Langthorp), age 76 of Elyria, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Beloved wife of the late David; loving mother of the late Amy Szalay; devoted grandmother of Drew Ziegler (Kimberly); dear sister...

June 20, 1926 - April 16, 2021

Joyce Ann McClain (nee Cotner), age 94 of Bay Village; wife of George H. for 72 years; mother of Anne McClain (Skag Dukkers), William (Anna nee Ilyin) and Robert (Denise nee Colston); grandmother of Wesley, Anna Olivia,...

July 13, 1936 - April 14, 2021

Joseph P. Harbuck, age 84, of Brunswick, OH passed away on April 14, 2021. Joe was born on July 13, 1936 in Sarah Ann, WV to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Harbuck. He was preceded in death by his siblings Ann (Howard)...

May 3, 1953 - April 14, 2021

Joseph R. Novotny Jr., 67 of Lorain, OH passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2021 after a courageous battle with heart disease and diabetes. He was born May 3, 1953 to parents Joseph and Kay (nee Anderson) Novotny in Lorain...

November 27, 1944 - April 14, 2021

Jack E. Gardner, 76 of Sheffield Lake, OH peacefully passed away in his sleep Wednesday, April 14, 2021. He was born November 27, 1944 to parents Roy and Myrna Gardner. Jack was a U.S. Army veteran that worked at GE in...

August 3, 1943 - April 13, 2021

James Harold Bracey Jr. August 3, 1943 – April 13, 2021 Rocky River Ohio – James Harold Bracey Jr., known as "Geez" to so many, was a dad, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, a coach and mentor passed in...

September 11, 1945 - April 13, 2021

Robert R. "Bo" Antoniak, 75 of Avon Lake; beloved partner to Hugh Hendry for 47 years, husband for the last three years; cousin of Tom (Helga) Pavelka. Bo had many beloved cats and leaves behind his precious Lola....

January 20, 1938 - April 13, 2021

WILLIAM G. WARNER, age 83 of North Royalton. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Dumanski). Proceeded in death by his first wife, Jean (nee Lasko), and his parents Helen (nee Krisch) and George. Father of Carolyn...

March 20, 1923 - April 12, 2021

Helen Shaner Cain, age 98 of Gates Mills, Ohio Peacefully passed away April 12, 2021. She was born March 20, 1923 in Cleveland, Ohio. Helen attended high school at St. Mary's Hall in Faribault, Minnesota and Western...

April 29, 1947 - April 12, 2021

Harriet Ann Borsch (nee McConaughey) peacefully went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 12, 2021. She was surrounded by her loving family. Harriet was a loving and dedicated mother to her four daughters,...

March 22, 1969 - April 12, 2021

Paul Avalos, 52 of Lorain formerly of Sheffield Lake, OH peacefully passed away Monday, April 12, 2021. He was born to parents Jesus and Ramona (nee Alvarado) Avalos on March 22, 1969 in Lorain, OH. Paul was a...

July 2, 1949 - April 12, 2021

Haran Kanagalingam Periyathamby, 71, passed away on Monday April 12, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Vasanthy Periyathamby and devoted father of Sabeshan (Sean) Periyathamby and Vakeeshan (Hari) Periyathamby. Haran...

July 24, 1940 - April 12, 2021

ANNA MARIE MANIGLIA (nee Perry), age 80, beloved wife for 57 years of Anthony R. (deceased), cherished mother of Joe and Tony Maniglia and Laura Oliverio (Ray), devoted loving nonna of John Anthony Oliverio, dearest...

May 20, 1936 - April 12, 2021

ROBERT CHIPKA, 84, beloved husband of Carol for 61 years; father of Judy (Buddy), Robert (Lisa), Susan (Mike); grandfather of Emily (Seaver), Anthony, Jamie, Robbie, Troy (Makayla), Amanda, Frankie, and Regan; great...

January 13, 1937 - April 12, 2021

LAWLESS James Thomas Lawless, IV age 84, passed away on April 12. Born in Toledo, Ohio, on January 13, 1937, he was the son of James III and Polly (Leet) Lawless. He graduated from Scott High School and the...

May 29, 1953 - April 12, 2021

Robert Roy Becker — known to his friends, family, and fans simply as "Bob Becker" — passed away peacefully on April 12, 2021, at Maplewood at Cuyahoga Falls, after a 9 1/2 year journey with Alzheimer's. He was 67. ...

February 26, 1931 - April 12, 2021

PHYLLIS TILDEN (nee Iannetta), age 90. Beloved mother of Douglas Tilden and Monique Cooley (Bill). Dearest grandmother of Audrey, Mark and Anne Cooley. Loving sister of Antoinette Iannetta and Ted Iannetta (both...