Faulhaber Funeral Home

11/17/2025

11/17/2025

Michael Virost, age 89, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025. surrounded by loved ones. Beloved husband of Frances (nee Bellitto) for 61 years. Dear father of Lisa Wiegand (JP) and Michelle Nelson (Michael). Dear brother of Jack Virost (deceased) (Grace), Irene Fabian (Raymond) (both deceased), and Lucille Lorince (Roger).

Michael was a proud US Army veteran of the Korean War. He loved golfing, fishing, and gardening. He loved to tinker in the house, garage, and yard. He would love to help anyone who needed it.

The family will have a private interment. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.

His favorite charity is the Wounded Warrior Project. If you feel moved to make a donation, please donate to Wounded Warrior Project or to the charity of your choice.

Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, #300, Jacksonville, FL 32256

11/17/2025

We extend our sincere appreciation to the City of Broadview Heights, the City of Brecksville, the Serbian Community, and all individuals who offered condolences, prayers, and acts of kindness following the passing of Donald Faulhaber Jr. We are deeply grateful for the support, shared memories, and expressions of love.

We want to extend a special thanks to our “staff.” Margie, Bill, Joey, Jim, Judy, Diane, Ken, Diane and Mark are far more than our “staff.” They are our family. There are no words to describe what each and every one of them means to us and more importantly what they meant to Don. They all went above and beyond, and we are eternally grateful to have them as part of our family.

Additionally, we would like to acknowledge Brett Anderle from BA Landscaping for coordinating parking arrangements during the calling hours; the City of Seven Hills and the Seven Hills Fire Department, including Gary and Beth Thozeski, for incorporating their fire truck into the procession in recognition of Don’s service as a captain; Mayor Sam Alai of Broadview Heights for his assistance with procession details; the Broadview Heights Police and Fire Departments for their respective tributes and es**rt services; the Brecksville Police Department for their support during the final journey to Brecksville Cemetery; Kirk Prochaska, Tanya and Mike Early from Ohio Vault Works for their commemorative work on the burial vault; and the Fioritto Family and the Fioritto Funeral Service for ensuring that the funeral service was conducted with the utmost professionalism. We are confident that Don would be honored by the widespread respect and affection demonstrated in his memory.

Respectfully,

Robin and Jeff

11/17/2025

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11/14/2025

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11/11/2025

As we mark Veterans Day, we want to specially remember the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s veterans. We thank you for your courage and selfless sacrifice!

11/11/2025

Donald A. Faulhaber, Jr,, age 85, passed away November 11, 2025. Beloved husband of Luby (deceased) and Nancy (deceased). Cherished father of Donald, III (Dee), Tracy (Jim Eder), Robin Ferrara (Jeff), and Brian (Maffy). Dear step-father of Jim Detelich (Marlene), Tom Detelich (Diane), John Detelich (Kim), and Kathleen Kossman (Greg), Loving grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 19 Dearest brother of William (deceased) (Linda) and Judith. Son of Donald, Sr. and Lenore (both deceased). Brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Cherished lifelong friend of Frank DeWolf.

Don is a proud 1958 graduate of Brecksville-Broadview Heights School and attended Miami University and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science

Don worked as a funeral director and embalmer for 65 years, assisting families in need and supporting fellow funeral directors with his professional embalming services. Don also mentored many apprentices, guiding them into the funeral profession.

Don’s life was full of volunteerism and community service.

Served as Captain in the Seven Hills Fire Department

Past president of the Seven Hills Jaycees

Coached little league baseball

Rotarian of the Year for International Projects in 2005

Broadview Heights Senior Volunteer of the Year in 2009

Citizen of the year Brecksville in 2011

Rotarian Nice Guy of the Year 2012-2013

Inducted into the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Schools Gallery of Achievement in 2014

Received award in 2020 in recognition of exemplary contributions to the community Broadview Heights

Founding member and president of the Broadview Heights-North Royalton Rotary Club

Named the Official Historian of Broadview Heights in 2019. Was instrumental in remodeling and opening the historical society museum. Trustee of the historical society.

Esteemed author of “Images of America-Broadview Heights”

Lifelong member of the North Royalton Historical Society

Member of the North Royalton Chamber of Commerce

Brecksville Bicentennial co-chairman alongside his lifelong friend Frank DeWolf

Member of Broadview Heights Chamber of Commerce where he served as president

Charter member of the Broadview Heights Lions Club

Active in the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Alumni Association where he served as president

Involved in the Gallery of Achievement at Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

Member of OFDA, NFDA, Embalmers Association of Cleveland

Don was incredibly generous and would give his shirt off his back to anyone in need.

Family suggests contributions to the Broadview Heights Historical Society, C/O Louise Fiszer, 726 Tollis Parkway, Broadview Heights, 44147 or to the Faulhaber Family Memorial Scholarship, 6638 Mill Road, Brecksville, 44141.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00 am at Assumption Church, 9183 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights, 44147. Please meet at church.

Friends may call at the Donald A. Faulhaber Funeral Home, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) on Friday, November 14 from 2-8 pm.

Interment Brecksville Cemetery.

11/10/2025

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11/10/2025

11/07/2025

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11/05/2025

Theresa Nero (nee Spuzzillo), age 90. Beloved wife of Tony (deceased) for 58 years. Loving mother of Annette Spetrino (Bill) and Marie Haffenden (Paul). Cherished grandmother of Ryan and Heather Haffenden and Stephanie Spetrino. Dear sister of Michael Spuzzillo (Joanne) (both deceased). Dearest daughter of the late Antonio and Stella Spuzzillo. Loving friend to many.

Theresa was a founding member of the Baranello Women's Jr. Auxiliary where she served in many officer positions. She attended business school and worked as an executive secretary before starting her family, which became her priority.

Theresa had a keen sense of humor, quick wit and was the life of the party. She was kind hearted, generous, and loyal. She was always willing to listen and help anyone in need. Theresa will be forever loved and missed.

"Love you more!"

A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 8th at 10:00 am at St. Columbkille Church, 6740 Broadview Road, Parma.

Friends may call at the Donald A. Faulhaber Funeral Home, 7915 Broadview Road, Broadview Heights on Friday from 4-7:30 pm.

**ENTOMBMENT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY AT 2:30 PM AT LAKE VIEW CEMETERY, 12316 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106**

**PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY**