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05/19/2026

In Memory of Gildardo DeJesus Montoya , who was born to Virgelina Montoya Torres and Enrique Montoya Cardona on February 20, 1943 in the Department of Antioquia Colombia, South America. Gildardo came from a family of 4 sisters and 1 brother. He is survived by one sister Gabriela as well as his in-laws he adored as his very own siblings, Lucia and Ramon Espino.

Gildardo is the father of three amazing children: Gladys, William, and Alina. He has also embraced Tammy as his daughter. Gildardo, affectionately known as UP, Iron Dad, Papá, and Tio, leaves behind his beloved grandchildren Adriana, Jessica (Gabie), Alexandra (Roger), Garry (Sara), Anthony, Anila, Aaron and Yami. Papá was blessed beyond measure to be the great grandfather to Aireyin, Brennen, Alannah, Grabielito, Aracely, Ava, Aviana, Roger Alexander, Antionette, A'maya, and Ruby. Gildardo also leaves behind his adored niece Elizabeth (Eric) as well as his great nieces Aaliyah, Monica, Jazzalyn, and great nephew Marcus.

Gildardo left Colombia in his early 30's to come join his then wife to pursue what would be a greater life for his family. He arrived in Queens, New York, later relocated to Norwalk, Connecticut, and finished his journey of life in Cleveland, Ohio. Gildardo was a hard working man and worked tirelessly to provide for his family. He was a very humorous yet humble and dignified man. A man of great faith and enormous strength!

Gildardo will always be remembered and embedded in our hearts for his incredible and infectious laughter, jokes, Colombian sayings, his passion for his ethnic music, pens he carried in his shirt pocket, his plaid button downs, amazing scent of cologne and affectionate hugs and kisses. Gildardo always welcomed everyone with love, respect, and affection.

Papá fought a long battle with Prostate cancer and kidney disease, which was the end to his courageous journey and gave him the opportunity to take his flight to Glory.

Mr. UP was a blessing to all he came to know and he will be tremendously missed. The impact he left behind is that family is everything and everything is family! He adored and will forever cherish anyone that had the pleasure and privilege to meet him!

Family will receive friends to honor and celebrate the life of Gildardo at Golub Funeral Home, 4703 Superior Avenue, Cleveland on Friday, May 22 from 5-8pm. Burial services private.

05/15/2026

In Memory of Mary Ann Scurec (nee Segedi) "Mimi", age 95, of Berea, passed away peacefully at her home on May 3, 2026. She was born on August 22, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Beloved daughter of the late Kosta and Stefania Segedi (nee Visosevic); devoted wife of the late Frank; loving and dear mother of Juliana Barnick (Richard), Connie May (Allan) and Frank (Sheila); cherished grandmother of Christopher, Laura, Stephanie and Jennifer; great grandmother of Nora, Nicholas and Zachary; sister of the late Milan, Stephanie, Walter, and Judith; and cherished aunt and great aunt of many.

Funeral Mass on Friday, May 22, 10:00 a.m. at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 15519 Holmes Avenue, Cleveland where family will receive friends at 9:30 a.m. A private inurnment will be held at Lake View Cemetery.

The family suggests donations in her memory to Reserve Care (formerly Hospice of the Western Reserve) - https://reserve-care.org/give.

05/04/2026

In Memory of Angela Kokolari, age 82, of Seven Hills, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. She was born March 2, 1944 in Veliki Bukovec, Croatia.

Loving daughter of Ivan and Regina Kosec (deceased); dear mother of Emil, grandmother of Alex (Jessica), great grandmother of Alex Jr. and Leila; sster of Dragica Vurbic (Mato, deceased), Marija Kosta (Tony, deceased), Josip Kosec (Katarina) and Alojz Kosec (deceased); loving aunt to her nieces and nephews and a caring friend of many.

Family will receive friends for a Memorial Gathering at The DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Rd.(between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91), Saturday, May 9 from 4-6pm.

Private Interment at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio at a later date.

04/30/2026

In Memory of Mate Kovacevic, age 85, of Willowick, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. He was born March 8, 1941 in Smilijan, Gospic, Croatia.

Mate arrived in the United States in 1966. He met his future wife, Eileen, and married in 1967. Together they raised three children and lived the "American Dream." He worked as a machinist and tool grinder until his retirement in 2003.

Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Gold); dear father of John, Laura Nalepka (Jeff), Anna Johnson (Todd); grandfather of Briana Nalepka (Christian-fiancée) , Alex Nalepka, Angela Nalepka and Annelise Johnson; brother of Nikola (deceased), Mile (deceased)(Branka), Josip (Maria, deceased), Ma**ca (Ivica, deceased, Katica (Jozo, deceased) and Jure (Jagoda); and many nieces and nephews in the US and Croatia.

Family will receive friends at St. Paul Croatian Church, 1369 E. 40th Street, Cleveland on Monday, May 4th from 9-10am. Funeral Mass to follow at 10am. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Paul Croatian Church or Ohio Living Hospice - https://ohioliving.org/foundation

04/08/2026

In Memory of Debra Mae Seel (nee Swigonski), passed away on April 7, 2026 at UH Cleveland Medical Center after a short illness.

Debra was born in Cleveland, Ohio to Stanley and Georgia Swigonski. She spent the last 50 years as a resident of beautiful Geauga County where she always took time to appreciate the scenery on her daily walks to work. She was a nature enthusiast, plant lover, and adored all turtles.

Affectionately known as "turtle grandma", Debra's children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren were the loves of her life. She will forever be remembered for her loud, boisterous "I LOVE YOU'S" when walking out her door or hanging up the phone.

Debra worked over 20 years in food services at Punderson Manor from where she retired in 2024. She was a hard worker and always took pride in what she did, especially keeping the manor beautiful.

A lover of Jesus and a devout Catholic, she idolized Mother Mary. Debra loved sharing stories of Jesus's love with her children and grandchildren.

Debra is survived by her “beloved birds and turtle,” her 4 children, Gina Seel (Art), Casey Troyan (Tim), Tricia Seel (Anthony), Glen Seel (Amber), 7 grand children (Steven Isabella, Amanda Isabella, Brandon Isabella, Jayden Troyan, Lela Seel, Brayden Seel, and Parker Seel) and 6 great grandchildren (Abigail Isabella, Sabrina Isabella, Ava Isabella, Liam Ribich, Arya Arnold and Stella Arnold). She is also survived by her sisters Audrey Hrnyak, Georgiann Woodford, brother JR Swigonski and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Georgia Swigonski.

Family will receive friends at Golub Funeral Home 4703 Superior Ave, Cleveland, on Friday 4/10 from 4pm-7pm. A Catholic Funeral Mass will occur at Immaculate Conception 4129 Superior Ave. Cleveland Saturday 4/11 at 10am (Please Meet at Church) with a graveside burial service immediately following at Cavalry Cemetery, 10000 Miles Ave. Cleveland.

A reception for family and friends will follow at Troy Community House 13950 Main Market Burton, Oh 44021 (422 and 700)at 2pm.

04/02/2026

In Memory of Brenda Ballejo (nee Greene) of Cleveland, born December 19, 1944 in Harris, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026 at the age of 81.

Brenda loved to spend time working at her car care business, traveling and eating at her favorite restaurants. Most of all she loved her cherished family and the time she spent with them.

Beloved wife of Albert; daughter of mother Emma Jean Riess (deceased) and father Burnie Greene (deceased); dear sister of Carolyn Adkins (deceased), brothers Bruce Greene, Steven Greene, Donald Greene, Richard Greene; most cherished aunt of Brenda Lea, Andrew, Jacqueline, Natalie, Victor, Tessa, Jason, Sarah, Donald, David, Damon, Derick, Falyn, Emma and much loved auntie to many more across several states.

Family will receive friends for a graveside service, 11am, Riverside Cemetary, Cleveland on Tuesday April 7.

03/05/2026

In Memory of Joseph M. Plavac, age 95, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. He was born September 3, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Joe grew up on the east side of Cleveland, the 4th in a family of 8, in one of the many ethnic neighborhoods of the day, the area around St. Paul Croatian Church on E. 40th St. and St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church on Superior and 36th. It was this Catholic faith and this Croatian-American culture and heritage that formed the context and horizons of Joe’s life, including the St. Paul Youth Club which he served into his 80’s! After his service in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, he met his beloved wife of 57 years, Helen Mae Strmac at St. Paul’s and they were married there on October 12, 1957. Having started a family in Euclid, they moved to Richmond Hts. In 1973.

Joe worked in the printing business in the 60’s at the Shopping News, Cleveland Press and Plain Dealer, later transitioning to an office managerial post at Positive Safety Mfg. in Eastlake., as well as a realty business “Plavac Realty” with his brother, George. But the profession that was most consistent and longest-standing throughout his working career, and the one of which he was most proud, was that of Secretary/Treasurer of St. Paul Federal Credit Union. He retired from there in the late 90’s, continuing to serve on the board of directors.

After his retirement he thought he would work for “Mary.” His son, a priest, asked him at the time “Mary who?” knowing full well Joe meant the Mother of our Lord. His dedication to our Mother Mary, formed at the apron strings of his mother Mary, took him and Helen to Medjugorje several times, and to years of service for them both at Holy Love Ministries. Joe was greatly appreciated by his family and friends and the Croatian community. He will be dearly missed by family and friends as he goes to join his wife Helen, his parents, older sister, Mary, and all the “brothers.”

Beloved husband of Helen (deceased); dear father of Rev. Timothy Plavac and Andrea Boerger (Kenneth); grandfather of Zachary (Alicia); great grandfather of Kenny; brother of Donald (deceased)(Jean), Ralph(deceased)(Joann), Sister Ann Barbara and the deceased: George (Mary), Nicholas, Milan (Anna Mae) and Mary Dobos (Andy); son of the deceased: Nicholas and Mary.

Joe’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all of Joe’s caregivers over the past few years, including the staff of Emerald Village in North Olmsted, the nurses and staff of Concord Reserve in Westlake, who took such loving care of him and the staff of Hospice of the Western Reserve, especially Cindy and Erin. Their kindness and compassion always brought a smile to his face.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Joseph at The DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Rd.(between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91), Sunday, March 8, from 3-6pm. Funeral Mass, Monday, 11am at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Additional calling hours will take place at church from 10-11am before Mass. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72700, Cleveland, OH 44192 or School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King 13900 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439.

02/24/2026

In Memory of Milka Peric, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026. She was born on July 12,1950 in Croatia.

Milka loved to spend time in her garden, read books, bake cookies, knit/crochet gifts for others, and create needlepoint artwork. But the thing she loved most of all, was being a grandma to her four beautiful grandchildren.

Beloved wife of Zvonimir (deceased); dear mother of Marijan, Ante, and Maryann McCracken (David); grandmother of Emma, Arianna, Aaliyah, and Luke; sister of Frane Jurkin (Blazenka), Biserka Perhat (Nino), Ma**ca Perhat (deceased), Ivan (deceased), Marija Glavan (Bosko) and Neda Curjunic (Marijan,deceased). Sister-in-law of Bozica Mance (Antun, deceased), Djuro (Angela, deceased), and Jozefina Jelic (Branko).

Family will receive friends at St. Paul Croatian Church, 1369 E. 40th Street, Cleveland on Saturday, February 28 from 9-10am. Funeral Mass to follow at 10am. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.

01/28/2026

In Memory of Slavko Medved, age 84, of Willoughby Hills, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born May 10,1941 in Dubrava, Slunj, Croatia.

Beloved husband of Darinka (nee Špehar); dear father of Dubravka (Mile), Nevenka (Manuel), Slavko (Diana), and Tomislav (Wiktoria); cherished grandfather of Kristijana, Ariana, Guiliana, Tomislav, Malia, Kyara, Luka, Mateo, Amelia, and Liliana; dear son of late Tomislav and Ma**ca Medved; brother of the late Mile (Milka) Medved and Anka Medved; beloved brother-in-law of Slavica (Milenko) Ivkovic, Tonka (Late Martin) Krpan of Chicago, Nevenka Smalcelj of Edmonton, Ma**ca Vukojevic of Ogulin, Croatia and Ivan Spehar; loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Slavko was a proud and active member of the Croatian community from the time he arrived in the United States in 1968. He helped establish the Croatian National Home in Eastlake, OH and found great joy in his community. He loved going to St. Paul Croatian Church for Sunday Mass, church picnics, and Croatia Cleveland soccer games with friends and family. A devoted husband and life partner for nearly 60 years, he took pride in tending his yard and garden alongside his beloved wife. Slavko was an avid reader who loved books, almanacs, history, Croatian newspapers, and he especially enjoyed thoughtful conversations about Croatian history and politics with friends.

His greatest pride and contribution was building a beautiful life for his family in the United States through educating his children, instilling strong values, and being a devoted grandfather. He made it a priority to attend nearly every important milestone and celebration in his children and grandchildren’s lives, no matter where in the United States or the world they were held. He was a great man whose love, dedication, and values will live on through his family and community.

Family will receive friends at St Paul Croatian Church, 1369 E 40th Street, Cleveland on Saturday January 31st from 9-10am. Funeral Mass to follow at 10am. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family or St. Paul Croatian Church.

Slavko Medved roden 10 Svibanj 1941 godine u Dubravi Slunj Hrvatska, preminuo je 26 Sijecanj u dobi od 84 godina u Willoughby Hills, Ohio. Sin od Pokojnih Tomislava I Marice Medved.

Voljeni Suprug Darinke, dragi otac od Dubravke, Nevenke, Slavka I Tomislava. Djed od Kristijane, Ariane, Guiliane, Tomislava, Malia, Kyare, Luke, Mateo, Amilie I Liliane. Brat od Pokojnog Mile (Milka) Medved I sestre Anke Medved Slunj Hrvatska.

Slavko je bio aktivan clan u svim Hrvatskim drustvenim organzacijam, Croatie Cleveland, Hrvatskog Nacionalnog Doma Kardinala Alozija Stepinica, i Hrvatske Crkve Svetog Pavla.

01/27/2026

In Memory of Milka Medved passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026, in Chesterland, Ohio, at the age of 79. Born May of 1946, in Cetingrad, Croatia.

Milka's life was a testament to the power of hard work and the joy of creativity. For many years, she brought smiles to countless faces as a talented baker and cake decorator at Hough Bakery and Tops.

Her Catholic faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and her unwavering support for her family and friends. Milka lived her beliefs through her actions, embodying the love and generosity taught in her faith.

She found solace and joy in the tranquility of her garden, where she cultivated not just plants but also a sense of peace and pride that she shared with all who visited. Her hands, always busy, were skilled in the art of knitting, and many in her family were blessed with the warmth of the slippers and socks she lovingly crafted.

Family was the heart of Milka's world. She was a devoted wife to her late husband, Marko Medved, and together they shared a life full of love and mutual respect. Her legacy continues through her children, Barica Jukic (Ante), Slavko Medved (Kelly), Milan Medved (Sanja), and Tina Stocum (Jeremiah Kline). Milka's love multiplied with the joy of her eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, each of whom she cherished deeply. Her spirit will continue to inspire us, and her memory will be treasured forever

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Milka at The DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Rd.(between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91), Thursday, January 29th, from 4-7pm. Funeral Mass, Friday, 12pm at St. Paul Croatian Church, 1369 E. 40th Street, Cleveland. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.

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