MARIANNE A. HOLLAND (née Allen), loving mother, grandmother and friend, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 93. Marianne was born in Phoenix, Arizona on February 28, 1932, to the late Frederick J. Allen and Mary M. Allen. She spent her youth in her beloved sunshine state of Georgia, where she cultivated her charming, lifelong Southern drawl and gracious Southern hospitality. She attended Sullins College, a women’s Methodist junior college in Bristol, Virginia. While ...

MICHAEL PAUL METZ, of Hudson, was born on June 11, 1964 and gained his angel wings on Friday, February 27, 2026, at the age of 61. Loving husband of Linda Metz (Jones); cherished father of Amanda Metz-White (son-in-law Sterling), and Morgan Metz (fiance Brandon Dangerfield); devoted grandfather of Chloe White. Mike is the son of the late George and Loretta Metz and brother of Robert (Lisa), Louis (Cynthia), Constance Pytel (Joe), Steven (Tina), and George (Candice). Some of the many joys ...

LAUREL BEVERLY HAYNES, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the age of 67. Loving sister to Barbara Jean Haynes (deceased) and Jacklyn Bonnie Struhar (Michael); dear aunt of Jessica Messer (Willard), Kelly Struhar, Autumn Struhar, and Cody Hojnowski Struhar; great aunt to Emmett and Lincoln Messer. She is the daughter of the late Edward and Stella Haynes. Laurel was a music lover who sought out all kinds of music. She could never have enough radios to satisfy her. Friends may call ...

THOMAS ALLEN STORY, 87, entered Heaven February 26, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Born February 26, 1939 in Cleveland, OH. Dearest son of the late George and Elva Story (nee Reinker); Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Repasy) of Grindstone, PA; loving father of Thomas P. Story (Patricia), Mark A. Story, Leigh A. Story (Ryan Raffo); cherished grandfather of Jennifer Morgan (Stephen), Tommy Story (Avery), Mary Story (Maxwell Li), and Emily Hooker (James); great grandfather of Olivia, ...

MARILYN E. BALL (nee Turck), 95, born September 23, 1930, and passed away March 5, 2026. Beloved wife of 74 years to Claude W. Ball Jr., loving mother of Patricia K. Hall, Wendell A., Martha E. Sofie (John), and Andrew S.; cherished grandmother of Levi Hall, Zachary Hall (Maya Cope-Crisford), Sarah Whitmire, J. Lucas Sofie (fiancée Caroline Anders), Benjamin Sofie, Samantha Kaman (David), Matthew Ball (Christine), and Joseph Ball (Meghan); adored great grandmother of Ethan, ...

KATHRYN M. KNAPIK (nee Mates), age 62, passed away on February 26, 2026. Beloved wife of Greg Knapik; loving mother of Chris Knapik (Meg); dear grandmother of Maggie Knapik and Mariclaire Knapik; cherished sister of Richard Mates (Paula), Marilyn Lottman (Frank), Ellyn Morgan (Tim), Michael Mates (Nancy), Lynn Nowak (Gary), and Bill Mates; aunt and great aunt of many. A devoted wife, sister, mother, and grandmother, she spent her life in the service of others. She combined the artistry ...

JANICE RUTH TRENTANELLI (nee Long); 88, Beloved wife of the late Frank M.; Loving mother of Karen Trentanelli, Donald Trentanelli (Kimberley), Michael Trentanelli, and Patricia Trentanelli; Dearest sister of the late Raymond Long; Dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Family suggests memorial contributions in Janice’s name to Hospice of Greater Cleveland 14900 Private Drive Cleveland, OH 44112. A Celebration of Janice’s Life will be held Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Geraci’s ...

JAMES A. PALUMBO; “Toy” 85, Beloved husband of 67 years to Mary (nee Schreiber); Loving father of Lenny Palumbo (Jane), Elizabeth North, Jay Palumbo, and  the late Paul Palumbo (Denise); Cherished grandfather of Melissa (Rueben), Anthony (Rebecca), Dominic (Angela), Ronny, Ryan, Jimmy, Justin (Maribeth), Cameron, Sarah (Kody), Samantha (Corey), Allison (Dan), Kristen, Jennifer (Jason), and Katie (Justin); Dearest great-grandfather of Giovanni, Addi, Penny, Grant, Ceci, ...

JACQUELINE DIANE GERNHARD (nee Zawalski), 74, of Northfield Center, passed away December 25, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Robert Frederick; dearest daughter of the late Felix and Josephine Zawalski (nee Baronowski); dear sister of Richard Zawalski; dearest aunt, great aunt, and great-great aunt of many. Private Family services were held. Inurnment All Saints Cemetery, Northfield. 

MARLENE ANN NOVOTNY (nee Drozdz), passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at the age of 87. Beloved wife of Frank Novotny; loving mother of Karen Massaro and Kelly Parker (Joe); adored grandmother of Darla Massaro (Seth Rakich), Jacki Massaro, Nick Massaro (Kim), Tori Brandenburg (Eric), Jackson Parker, and Chloe Parker; cherished great grandmother of Lennon, Talia, Aurora, and Johnny. She is the daughter of the late Chester and Harriet Drozdz and sister of Richard Drozdz (deceased) and ...