RUSSELL F. BOJACK

OBITUARY

RUSSELL F. BOJACK age 78, beloved husband for 54 years of Annette (nee Vandetti); loving father of Michelle Hribar (husband Mark) and the late Melanie; devoted grandfather of Mark Jr, Melanie, and Matt; cherished son of the late Kaye (nee Zorich) and the late Frank; dear brother of the late Richard and Allen. Russell was born on January 5, 1948, in Cleveland, Ohio, where he lived most of his life before moving to Thompson. Growing up in the Cleveland area, he graduated from Collinwood High School before proudly serving in the United States Navy. Russ dedicated many years serving as a mail carrier for the USPS. He enjoyed being able to deliver his mom’s mail and relax with friends after a long day, whether it was for a few drinks or a round of golf on the weekend. Russ’s ability to tell a good story allowed him to get lost in hours of conversation with both friends and family. He relished the time he was able to spend with his grandchildren around a bonfire or while watching Cleveland sports. On July 9, 2026, Russell passed away. Though his family will no longer hear the humming of the tractor approaching, as Sophie barks in greeting, his stories and memories will leave an endless echo. Please meet for a Mass of Christian Burial Monday, July 20, 2026, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 16550 Rock Creek Rd, Thompson, OH 44086, at 11 AM. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Arrangements and cremation entrusted to THE DeJOHN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY OF CHARDON (formerly Ritondaro). Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com

SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – A total of 17 people are now facing charges after a multi-agency drug bust in Summit County. 15 of the people are charged federally and two suspects are facing state charges.

According to Akron police, the Akron Police Department Narcotics Unit, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents, Summit County Sheriff deputies, Ohio State Highway Patrol troopers, and the U.S. Marshals participated in the nearly 15-month long investigation.

Akron Police Lieutenant Michael Murphy said the suspects were running a drug trafficking pipeline between Akron and Pennsylvania.

During the investigation, investigators said they confiscated more than 15 pounds of methamphetamine, 50 grams of fentanyl, and two handguns.

The below suspects are facing federal charges of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine:

• Clarence Daniels, 44
• Larry Finch, 43
• Nicholas Helfrick, 45
• Ricardo Allison, 44
• Sheldon Bell, 36
• John Townsend, 42
• Bryce Dittman, 27
• Tyler Smith, 28
• Anthony Raunikar, 45
• Marcus Nixon, 45
• John Koza, 45
• Earl Breckenridge, 57
• Jazzmin Thomas, 30
• Samantha Lentz, 31
• Craig Consilio, 62

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio (WOIO) – A 19-year-old South Euclid man is dead being shot in the head at a convenience store Thursday afternoon, and officials are now looking to identify the man pictured below.

Cleveland Heights police said the victim, whose name has not been released, died Friday afternoon while hospitalized.

CrimeStoppers announced $5,000 for information leading to the identity and location of anyone involved in the deadly shooting.

This happened around 1:30 p.m. Thursday as the victim sat in a car outside the Noble Food Deal in the 2200 block of Noble Rd.

According to police and Crimestoppers, several men arrived in a stolen red Kia and the victim was shot.

Crimestoppers added the Kia was later set on fire in the area of Holyoke Avenue and East 133rd Street in East Cleveland.

There are no arrests at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Heights police at 216-291-3883. You can leave anonymous tips with Crimestoppers at 216-252-7463.

Police are also asking for any surveillance video from around the area at the time of the shooting.