All Obituaries

Darlene Novak Smith, age 58 of Twinsburg, passed away Sunday, October 16, 2022, at The Avenue Care and Rehabilitation Center.  She was born October 14, 1964, at (hospital) and was raised in Strongsville, Ohio.  In her younger years, Darlene enjoyed music, making chocolate candies, and spending time with friends. In 2002, she married James and they had a beautiful daughter named Zoee.  Darlene was a loving and proud mother. Darlene loved to share herself, whether it be a story,...

Stephen (Steve) John Kaczynski, beloved husband to Terry, and father to Chrissy (Tommy), Stephen (Dawn), and Andrew (Rachel), passed away on May 23, 2022. Born and raised in The Big Apple, Steve was a proud New Yorker and baseball fanatic who never missed a Yankees game. He went to Regis High School and St. John’s University, where he received both his undergrad and a law degree. After graduating from law school, Steve entered the Army JAG Corps, eventually attending the University of...

Henry Harold Witherspoon (Affectionately known as "Prune") went home to be with the Lord on May 20th, 2022 after a brief illness. dear son of the late Henry and Edna Witherspoon. Survived by children Tamla and Raphael, sister Diane, nephew Terrance, and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends. Memorial service to be held at a later date.

Obituary of Emma Bell (Watkins) Bailey   Emma Bell Bailey, 92, transitioned peacefully at home on May 3, 2022, surrounded by family.  Emma joins her loving husband Douglas (1921 - 1993) at the table of the Lord.  Emma was born December 9, 1929, in Meridian, Mississippi to Bufice and Tobitha Watkins.   She accepted Christ at an early age and grew up in Meridian.     Emma met Douglas while he was visiting friends in Mississippi.  Emma Bell Watkins...

     Roland Heard was called home Sunday, March 13, 2022. Roland was born June 14, 1953, to the union of Ms. Willie Lee Roundtree of Arkansas and Eugene Alexander Heard of Alabama. Roland attended Cleveland Public Schools and graduated from Max Hayes High School.      Roland was incredibly talented in basketball, football, and music. Growing up Roland sang in several music groups in Cleveland. Roland worked for the Cleveland Board of Education, The Re-Entry...

Terrance Hicks was born to Dennis and Gladys (Deceased) Hicks in Athens, Ohio on January 27, 1969. He went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 22nd, 2021 at University Hospital. He completed his education at Berkeley Senior High School. He later attended the University of Missouri in St. Louis, graduating with a degree in English. Terrance moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 2018 to care for his paternal grandmother Juanita Voltz, now deceased. He later joined the Church of God of Cleveland...

Bernice (Sternberg) Wreath was born on August 21st, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio, and went home to be with the Lord on 6/30/2021 at approximately 6:15 A.M. Bernice was proceeded in death by her husband, Gus, who passed away June 2nd, 1972. Bernice resided at  Aiden Health Care Center on Lakeshore Blvd. for approximately 22 years. Bernice was loved by all the staff at the nursing home. She participated in all the activities the home offered. She loved attending church when a church came to...