Obituaries

February 27, 1936 – July 19, 2023 Janice Louise Clouse was born February 27, 1936 in a suburb of Akron, Ohio, and went home to be with the Lord July 19, 2023. She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd Eugene Sr.

March 11, 1943 – July 16, 2023 On July 16, 2023, Thomas Felix Kozak passed away into God’s grace at the age of 80 years old. Thomas was born in Chicago, IL and has resided in Mesa, AZ since 1990. He lived a full life, rebel to the end.

Tina Jo McCleeary, optimistic and full of fight, passed away comfortably on July 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was only 59 years old.

December 11, 1933 – July 3, 2023 Our beloved grandfather, William George Kenney, passed away in his home on July 3rd, 2023, at the age of 89. He is survived by his sister, Jodean Buckley.

February 7, 1940 – July 6, 2023 It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of John Michael Kafora, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

January 6, 1934 – July 13, 2023 Rose Ceferin, age 89, formerly of Chicago, IL, and moved to Mesa, AZ, in 2003, passed away on July 13, 2023. Beloved wife of 55 years, to Vic Ceferin.

November 28, 1923 – June 23, 2023 Lila Maxine Hoerchler Lambert earned her wings on June 23, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona, peacefully passing in her sleep some five months shy of the century mark. She joins father Peter F.

April 26, 1933 – July 9, 2023 Willis Ray Cooper of Mesa Arizona passed away on July 9, 2023, at the age of 90. Willis was born on April 26, 1933, to Jesse and Flora Cooper in Shamrock, Texas.

Alfred Omega Grimsley, 77, of San Tan Valley, Arizona, passed away on July 5, 2023, in Mesa, Arizona

March 7, 1947 – June 28, 2023 It is with great sadness that the Karaffa Family announces the passing of Ray Karaffa. He passed on June 28, 2023 with his family by his side. Ray was born March 7, 1947 in Uniontown Pa.