Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home

02/08/2026

Mass of Christian Burial for Filomena P. Spronz (nee Picciano), age 89, a lifelong resident of Wickliffe, will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026 at..

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02/07/2026

Pass around a jar at a funeral or memorial for people to write down their favorite memories of a loved one and to add it to others. On special occasions, read the amazing ways that loved one touched the lives of others

01/31/2026

01/27/2026

This is great news for the City of Wickliffe!

Lubrizol is proud to announce a multi-million-dollar investment to elevate its Wickliffe, Ohio, headquarters, as the company approaches its 100th anniversary in 2028.

01/27/2026

Edith P. Kakal (nee Praust), age 96, of Highland Hts. and formerly of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully January 21, 2026…

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01/18/2026

Robert (Bob) Allen Nowak, 79, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 9th, 2026, surrounded by his family and embraced by his devoted wife, Ginger…

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01/17/2026

We believe that the men and women who have served in the Armed Forces deserve special consideration. Not only do veterans receive the standard funeral and burial benefits from the federal government, we also offer additional services for all who have bravely served. To learn more about veteran offerings, contact us at your convenience.

01/11/2026

Janice M. Motta (nee Hendryx), age 88, of Willoughby and former longtime resident of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully January 6, 2026. Janice…

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01/10/2026

We get a lot of questions where people are unsure of if they can do something or even suggest something for their own funeral, or when arranging for a loved one. In fact, we wish there were more of them. When you come to us with specific questions or requests, we end up with a more unique and personalized experience for those attending the funeral. If you would like us to contact you to answer any of your questions, let us know if you prefer communication by phone or email: http://204208.celebrate-life.us/reach-out/

01/06/2026

IN REMEMBRANCE - FATHER MICHAEL J. TROHA

The wake for Father Michael J. Troha will begin with vespers at 3 p.m. Jan. 9 in Immaculate Conception Church, 37932 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Auxiliary Bishop Michael Woost will preside and Father John Chlebo, delegate for senior priests, will be the homilist.

Bishop Martin Amos, bishop emeritus of Davenport, Iowa, will celebrate Father Troha’s funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Jan. 10 in Immaculate Conception Church. The homilist will be Father Mark Hollis.

Father Troha, 73, died unexpectedly on Jan. 3 in the parish rectory.

He was born on Dec. 29, 1952 to the late Milan Sr. and Gizella (Gardin) Troha.

Father Troha was educated at St. Christine School, Euclid, St. Joseph High School, Cleveland, The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., and Saint Mary Seminary, Cleveland.

He was ordained to the priesthood for service to the Diocese of Cleveland on June 7, 1980 by Bishop James Hickey.

Father Troha’s first assignment after ordination was as parochial vicar of St. Bridget of Kildare Parish, Parma. In addition to this assignment, he served as master of ceremonies for Auxiliary Bishop A. James Quinn. Father Troha served as defender of the bond for the Diocese of Cleveland Tribunal from June 2, 1983 to Jan. 1, 2016.

On Jan. 8, 1985, he was appointed as a staff member for the diocesan mission in El Salvador. He was transferred on June 14, 1989 to serve as parochial vicar of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Cleveland. Father Troha was granted permission to serve as a chaplain in the U.S. Air Force 1992-1995.

On Sept. 1, 1995, he was appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Cleveland. Father Troha returned to serve as a staff member at the diocesan mission in El Salvador 2000-2001. On Jan. 15, 2001, he was appointed parochial vicar of St. Therese Parish, Garfield Heights. On Aug. 1, 2001, he was transferred to serve as sacramental minister of St. Francis Parish, Cleveland, with residence at St. Boniface Parish, Cleveland.

Father Troha again was granted permission to serve as a U.S. Air Force chaplain 2001-2002. On Aug. 1, 2002, he was appointed administrator of St. Rose of Lima Parish.

He was appointed pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby on Feb. 9. 2004. Father Troha was assigned to serve as administrator of St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Cleveland on Dec. 3, 2013 and on Dec. 10, 2013, he was named St. Ignatius of Antioch pastor.

On Dec. 1, 2018, Father Troha was named pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish, Willoughby. During this assignment, he served as administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Wickliffe from Sept. 1, 2020 to Sept. 15, 2021. On Sept. 1, 2022, he was appointed administrator of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and on Jan. 15, 2024, Father Troha was appointed pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Wickliffe.

Those who knew him said Father Troha will be remembered for his brilliant mind, great sense of humor and pastoral sensitivity to people. They said he was able to heal and bring peace to people in a variety of difficult assignments, pastoring in a steady and gentle way. He also was remembered as a faithful servant to the Church, never saying “no” to any assignments presented to him.

Interment will be at All Souls Cemetery, Chardon.

01/05/2026

Dorothy Ann Fratino (nee Tarasco), age 92, passed away on Tuesday, December 30, 2025. She was born…

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