In Memoriam

Kathleen Ann Lasby (nee McManamon) Age 87. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Michael (Regina), Patrick, Timothy, and William. Loving grandmother of Thomas, James, and Nathaniel. Sister of Thomas, Dennis, and Paul McManamon. Passed away December 31, 2024. She sacrificed much to raise a family of four boys on her own. An organist at St Bernadette's for nearly 50 years, she touched countless families playing masses, weddings and funerals. Family was at the center of her life but she was also an avid gardner, loved riding her bike and rooted for her Cleveland sports teams. She also loved being near the lake and visiting Kelleys Island. She set the example for us by living her life with humility, selflessness and generosity. These values and her memory will live on in us. Funeral Mass St. Bernadette Church 2256 Clague Rd. Tuesday January 7, at 11:30 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call in the MCGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME OF WESTLAKE 25620 CENTER RIDGE RD. (West of Columbia) Tuesday 9:30-11:00 AM In lieu of flowers family suggests contributions to Blanket Sunday c/o St. Vincent DePaul Society 1404 E. 9th St. 3rd Floor Cleveland, OH 44114.

John Grzan passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2024, at the age of 84, in the presence of his family, after bravely fighting against several illnesses. John was born on June 29th, 1940, to Joseph and Antonia Grzan in the town of Slunj, Croatia. The youngest of four children, he served in his native country’s army before meeting the love of his life, Maria and embarking on a restless journey crisscrossing the world with his young family that eventually led him to settle in a place that he had once read about as a boy in school, Ohio. John enjoyed a long and dedicated career in industrial machinery repair, running the J.M.R.R. (John’s Machine Repair and Rebuild) Company, which he created as a family business, where affectionately each letter also represented the first initial of the names of each family member. His reputation for top quality service made him sought after by machine shops throughout northeast Ohio and beyond. One of the few activities he loved that did not involve putting on his blue-collar work clothes was fishing in a picturesque river or lake. And he was always happy to have others share in the experience. He cherished the time spent with his family and generously provided his children with the means to pursue their own educational and life goals. And he would continue to volunteer his skills when needed for their car and home repairs. And buy them fishing gear. John was predeceased by his parents, brother, and two sisters. Left behind to cherish his memory are his devoted wife of 60 years, Maria Grzan, his children Robert (wife Cheryl) and Renata (husband Tom). A funeral Mass will be held at 10:30AM on December 30th, 2024, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on 2256 Clague Road in Westlake, Ohio. The burial service will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery on 32789 Detroit Road in Avon, Ohio. And a luncheon will follow at Houlihan’s on 25651 Detroit Rd in Westlake. All who knew John and the family are welcome.

Jean E. Simecek (nee Fisher), age 93. Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Loving mother of Susan Fisher, Gregory Beifuss (Marcia) and the late Ronald G. Beifuss; stepmother of Tom Simecek III (Dawn), Laurie Thompson, Michael Simecek, James Simecek (Lynda) and the late Gary Simecek; grandmother of Steven Beifuss (Charlotte), Lauren Boehmer (Anthony), Tom Simecek IV, Eric Grice (Claire), Luke Simecek (Corina), Lisa Simecek (Marcus), Marie Jaworski, Brandi Pavlansky (Aaron), Julie Thompson, Kenny Simecek, Heather Gentile (Nick), Joe Takacs, and Noelle Groening (Eddie). Great grandmother of 20. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192. A graveside service will be held at 11:30am on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Sunset Memorial, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070. (440) 333-9774 www.buschcares.com

Linda Marie Hurt (nee Popovich), 71 of Westlake, Ohio passed away on December 6, 2024. Born on April 21, 1953, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late George and Rose Marie Popovich. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and friend to all she met. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. She leaves behind her two daughters, Jessica (Douglas), and Jennifer (Donald) and her grandchildren Adonis, Nicholas, Zaire, Halle, Jefferson, and Jaxon. She was the caring sister of Thomas Popovich. Linda, an alumnus of John Marshall High School, graduated from University of Cincinnati and received her master's degree from Baldwin-Wallace. She worked as a speech pathologist for over 30 years in the Lakewood City School System. A sweet person, who never had a bad word for anyone, devoted her precious time to her grandchildren - she attended their sporting events and actively helped raise them to be kind and generous people. Linda was known to enjoy a diet coke while reading a good book and was devoted to her friendships. The family, though saddened by this loss, realizes her beautiful soul is now with the Lord. Her faith in God and her spirituality were on display every day with how she lived her life. She was an example, always positive and loving, she barely had a vice to speak of. Mass of Christian Burial to be held Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 9:30am at St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague Rd. in Westlake). Family and friends will be received from 4 -7pm on Wednesday at Jenkins Funeral Chapel 2914 Dover Center Rd. in Westlake. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio. 

JOHN H. ILG, age 97, passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Carolyn A. (nee Foote); Loving father of Gavin C, Gary M. (Terese), G. Tracy; and the late infant twins Mary and Bernadette; loving grandfather of Alex, Eric, Cooper, Bridget, James and Sam; brother of the late William J. Ilg, Jr, Blanche Heller, Charles Ilg, and Grace Ilg; half-brother of Mark Ilg; uncle of many. John retired as Senior VP of Finance and Administration for Davy McKee Corporation. John was a long time member of Westwood Country Club and was an avid golfer. John was an investing and stock market guru and always liked to "tumble the numbers." For many years, John and his family worked hard on and enjoyed time at their cottage at Candlewood Lake, also jokingly known as "Ilg's Back Acre" for both its land size and its impact to our major muscles. John always loved telling a good joke... over and over again. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, December 12, at 11:30am in St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Rd. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Come celebrate John’s life Thursday, from 10-11am in the Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 23040 Center Ridge Rd. In lieu of flowers donations may be forwarded to St. Bernadette Church or St. Joseph Academy.

Joseph Benedetto, 94, of Westlake, OH passed away November 29, 2024. Husband of the late Audrey (Pedro); father of Victoria (William) Gibbons, Bonni (Sam) Elias and Toni (Richard) Rusnak; grandfather of Alexandria Elias (Christopher Russo) and Rachel Elias. Visitation Tuesday, December 3, 2024 from 9AM-11AM at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 23040 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1130AM at St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake. Entombment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Brook Park.

Susan Flanagan (nee Boone), age 76, entered into rest Monday November 18, 2024. She was born on May 6, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio and grew up in Westlake. She graduated from Westlake High School, Class of 1966 and later from Ohio University and Cleveland State with a Masters Degree in Education. Sue worked in sales first with Proctor & Gamble and later with Survival technology and ultimately was the national sales manager of Medtronic Inc. retiring in 2000. She made her own jewelry and did several shows with her husband, enjoying travelling together. Susan's hobby growing up was horses. She always enjoyed family gatherings. She is survived by her sister Sally (John dec'd) Kennedy, Godson John (Devi) Stockard, step-children Erin Flanagan, Jamie Flanagan, Trisha Flanagan, John Flanagan and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Flanagan and parents George and Rita (nee Bommer) Boone. The family will receive friends on Saturday November 23, 2024 from 9:00 am until time of closing prayers at 10am at MISENCIK FUNERAL HOME, 36363 Detroit Rd., Avon. Funeral Mass will follow at 11am at  St. Bernadette's Catholic Church, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake. Interment will be private. 

William G. "Bill" Weisbarth, age 92, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024. Beloved husband of Janice Ann (nee Schaefer); loving father of Thomas L. (Carol) and David A. (Karen); grandfather of David J. (Caitlin); great-grandfather of Levi William; brother of the late Walter, Charles, Edward, Joseph, and Bob; uncle of many. Bill was the owner of Weisbarth Builders and after he retired he helped out with Habitat for Humanity. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Bill was a member of St. Bernadette church for over 60 years and spent many of those years coaching their football team. Bill also loved playing golf and was a member of Spring Valley country club. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, November 12, at 11:30am in St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Rd. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call at the church from 10:30am till time of service at 11:30am. Donations may be forwarded to the Hospice of the Western Reserve. 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 44110. Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 440-331-0500.

Loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Beloved wife of Thomas A Corrigan (deceased), Dear mother of Thomas P. (Jeanne Ann), Brian (Dana), Margaret Mary Adkins (Thomas), Dennis (Gena), Michael (Sandy), Timothy, Gregory, Edward (Jenise), William (Shannon) and Eileen Pickett (Brendan). Grandmother of Elisabeth (Ted Cantlay), Rebecca and Christopher Corrigan; McKenna, Connell (Sophie), Quinn Baxter (Chris) and Aidan Corrigan; Mary-Bridget Hoffman (Mike), Christopher (Elizabeth), Michael (Alex) and Matthew Adkins; Brittany and Matthew Corrigan; Kara, Adam (Fallon Hose), McKayla and Hannah Corrigan; Ian and Neil Corrigan; Patricia Grant, Ciara Corrigan; Braden, Brock and Brady Pickett. Great Grandmother of Declan Corrigan; Teagan and Keeley Baxter; Hope and Hannah Hoffman; Sloan, Sawyer and Max Adkins; Dennis and Jack Meehan; and Liam Grant. She is preceded in death by her father and mother George and Margaret Mary (O’Dea) Nauman. Her brother Joseph Nauman (Mary) and her sister Jeannette Van De Motter (Chuck). Peg was a 1953 graduate of St. Joseph Academy in Cleveland and attended Ursuline College in Pepper Pike. She then had a short career in the travel business prior to marrying and starting her family. Although thoroughly enjoying her travel career, her life’s calling was to be a mother of ten children, a calling she loved above all else. Peg was a proud supporter of St Edward High School from its infancy. Her husband was a member of the First Graduating class in 1953. Having eight sons, it was an easy choice that they all attend St. Ed’s. Add to that a son-in-law and three grandsons and she has been connected with St. Edwards for more than 70 years. Peg also supported Magnificat High School. Both her daughters and two granddaughters were Blue Streaks. She enjoyed many Magnificat events especially Night in Blue. Peg was a life long fan and supporter of the University of Notre Dame. Her first “Go Irish” battle cries began while her brother attended ND, followed by her future husband. Her son and granddaughter would become ND graduates too. Many years as a season ticket holder followed. Soon, fall weekends and Notre Dame football were inseparable. When not attending games in South Bend she was involved with the Notre Dame Club of Cleveland. Peg traces many lifelong friendships through her Notre Dame ties. Peg was a devout Catholic and avid supporter of Catholic vocations. She served as Maryknoll Brunch coordinator and was active with Serra International of Cleveland for many years. She was also an active member of St. Bernadette Church for almost 60 years. The Funeral Mass will take place at 10:30 AM on Monday November 11, 2024 at St Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Rd. Westlake, OH. Mass can be streamed at www.saintbernadetteparish.org. The family will receive friends on Sunday November 10, 2024 at Corrigan Craciun Funeral Home, 20820 Lorain Rd, Fairview Park from 4-8 PM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. The family suggests Memorial Contributions be made to Monastery of Poor Clare's 3501 Rocky River Dr., Cleveland, Ohio 44111, Prayers for Maria at www.prayersformaria.org or St. Jude's Children's Hospital at www.stjude.com.

JOHN G. DONOVAN, age 88, Beloved husband of the late Dolores M. (nee Mazurwski); loving father of Vicki Greener, John Pat (Marg), Shaun (Angela) and Tracy; dear grandfather of Shannon Dixon and Sean Greener, Emily, Richard and Justin Donovan; great grandfather of Elena, Jacob, Caleb and Mila; brother of the late Janet Lawrence. John was a United States Army Veteran and former President of Local 120 Pipefitters. Passed away October 31, 2024. Funeral Service at the McGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME OF WESTLAKE, 25620 CENTER RIDGE ROAD (west of Columbia Road) on Friday, November 8 at 11 a.m. Entombment Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at THE FUNERAL HOME ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 FROM 3-7 P.M.

BARBARA A. ROSSMAN (nee Jones) (age 90) Beloved wife of the late Elmer T. Rossman. Dear mother of James A. Rossman (Mary Ellen Egan), and loving grandmother of Deirdre D. Rossman and David E. Rossman (Joan). Dear aunt of Carole Price, Christine Foster, Marilyn Bartucci (deceased), Joni Blaize, and Raymond Rossman, and great-aunt and great-great aunt to many. Entered Into Eternal Rest on October 22, 2024. Funeral Mass on Saturday, November 2, at St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake, at 10:30 am. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. FRIENDS MAY CALL IN THE McGORRAY-HANNA FUNERAL HOME of WESTLAKE, 25620 CENTER RIDGE RD., FRIDAY 4-7PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Ames Hospice House, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, OH 44145 or St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Rd., Westlake, OH 44145.