CARMELO LAQUATRA, age 94, of Macedonia, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024. Carmelo was born on August 3, 1929, in Pennsylvania. Beloved son of the late Michael and Stella Laquatra.  Brother of the late Al, Sam, Jack, Joe and Michael Laquatra. Beloved husband of Jean; loving father of Angela, and Michael (Chrissy); dear grandfather of Alyssa, Chris Jr., Gina, Kally, and Nicholas; beloved Uncle “Sonny” to many nieces and nephews. Carmelo went to John Hay High School in...

GERALD “JERRY” RICHARD ROBUSTO SR., 85, passed away in his home in Hudson, Ohio, on Wednesday April 17, 2024.  He was born in Cleveland on September 10, 1938.  He graduated from Holy Name High School in 1956. He married the love of his life, Patricia, on November 14, 1959. He went on to graduate from Ohio University with his bachelors degree in 1962 and his masters degree a few years later. He owned his own CPA business for many years.  His loving smile and...

THOMAS W. EGGERT: “aka” TOMMY TELEPHONE; 81, passed away April 21, 2024. Beloved husband of 57 years to Laverne (Nee Deka); Loving father of Jeffrey (June Seratta), Jill Puffenbarger (Ken), Debbie Palinkas (Joe), David (Kathie), and Douglas (Holly); Cherished grandfather of Rachel Puffenbarger, Lauren Palinkas, Katelyn Puffenbarger, Joey Palinkas, and Avrey Palinkas; Dear son of the late Jeanette and Wilbur; Dearest brother of Marcia Wagner (late Bill); Dear uncle of Teri...

PHILIP HOLT, age 80, passed away on April 16, 2024.  Beloved son of the late Gordon and Christine; dear brother of Margaret. Philip is survived by many friends from the Independence Presbyterian Church, whom he considered his family.  He was a deacon at the church, assisted with communion, and worked with the ushers during services.  Philip was a sports fanatic, paying close attention to all the Cleveland sports teams, especially the Cleveland Guardians. He loved fishing in...

ANTHONY ROBERT HOLUB, 98, of Garfield Heights, entered into eternal rest on April 16, 2024 and rejoined his beloved wife Mary (nee Schulz). He was born on October 12, 1925 in Cleveland to Anton J. and Amelia M. Holub (nee Mekker). Anthony was preceded in death by his sister Jean. He is the loving father of Robert (Constance), Linda Reifschneider (deceased) (Russel), Sharon, and Beverly.  The loving grandfather of Lori King (Reifschneider) (Sean, deceased), Kimberly Cook (Mike), Scott...

ROBERT L. HAZLETT, SR., age 79, of Northfield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 under the comforting care of hospice.  Beloved husband of Mona Jean (nee Pennington); loving father of Robert Jr. (Sara DeSimone); caring grandfather of Ryan Tasler (Krista); great grandfather of Noah, Madison, Emmalyn, and Landon; dearest brother of Mack (Patty), Shirley Thompson (Carl), Ed (the late Connie), Diana “Dee” Hazlett (Doug), and the late Norma Frane.  Bob...

JOHN T KOZLOSKY age 91, passed away peacefully to be with the Lord. Beloved husband of 68 years to Janet (nee Bayot); loving father of Renie Bartos (Robert), John, Mark, the late Michael, Sharon Hutchens and Gayle; cherished grandfather of Kristine Sokolowski (John), Brina Chuppa (Matthew) and Sarah Eason (Jonathan); dear great-grandfather of Olivia, Lyla, Paxton, Emma, Stella, Brody the late Adria and Cade; treasured brother of 9; adored uncle of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at...

DIANE G. HOFMANN (nee Wike), age 68, passed away on April 17, 2024. Beloved mother of Todd Porinsky (Erin), Amy Veres, and Steven Santin (Jade Montanero); dear grandmother of Amelie Russo, Poppy Porinsky, Phoebe Porinsky, Giada Santin, and Jaxon Santin; daughter of the late Frank and Mary Wike; loving sister of Linda Calkins (the late Tom) and Nancie Wike; aunt of T.J. Calkins; cousin of Paul Nemeth (Jennifer) and David Nemeth (Danelle). Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356...

NINA P. HUBIAK (Nee Whitman); 82, Beloved wife of 62 years to Bob J.; Loving mother of John (Lucienne), and Christopher; Dearest sister of Henry “Sonny” Whitman, Martha Smith, Cecilia Maslak, the late Evelyn Jones and the late Lehanna Reidel; Dear aunt, friend, and neighbor to many. Family suggests memorial contributions in Nina’s name to St. Monica Catholic Church 13623 Rockside Road Garfield Heights, Ohio 44125. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA...

SAM F. EPPOLITO, JR. was born in Cleveland, Ohio on April 1, 1948 and passed away at the age of 76 on April 2, 2024. He was born to Sam F. Eppolito Sr. and Alice Kastelic Eppolito who preceded him in death. He adored his beautiful sister, the late Joyce DeAngelis of Cleveland and always shared fond memories of time spent with her.   Following enlistment in the U.S. Navy in 1970, Sam enjoyed travels through the Mediterranean on the USS John F. Kennedy Aircraft Carrier (CV-67)....