Cleveland, OH

Joseph M. Plavac Obituary – Westlake, OH (1930-2026)

Published

2 days ago

March 7, 2026

Joseph M. Plavac

OBITUARY

Joseph M. Plavac, age 95, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. He was born September 3, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio.Beloved husband of Helen (deceased); dear father of Rev. Timothy Plavac and Andrea Boerger (Kenneth); grandfather of Zachary (Alicia); great grandfather of Kenny; brother of Donald (deceased)(Jean), Ralph(deceased)(Joann), Sister Ann Barbara and the deceased: George (Mary), Nicholas, Milan (Anna Mae) and Mary Dobos (Andy); son of the deceased: Nicholas and Mary.Joe’s family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all of Joe’s caregivers over the past few years, including the staff of Emerald Village in North Olmsted, the nurses and staff of Concord Reserve in Westlake, who took such loving care of him and the staff of Hospice of the Western Reserve, especially Cindy and Erin. Their kindness and compassion always brought a smile to his face.Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Joseph at The DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Rd.(between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91), Sunday, March 8, from 3-6pm. Funeral Mass, Monday, 11am at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Additional calling hours will take place at church from 10-11am before Mass. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio.In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72700, Cleveland, OH 44192 or School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King 13900 Main St., Lemont, IL 60439. For a detailed history of Joe’s life, please visit golubfuneralhome.com.

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Cleveland, OH

Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car

Published

12 hours ago

March 8, 2026

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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police are on the scene of a large sinkhole in downtown that nearly swallowed a car.

Massive sinkhole in downtown Cleveland nearly swallows car(WOIO)

On Sunday morning, around 9 a.m., officers were on the scene of West St. Clair Avenue and West 3rd Street for a sinkhole.

The car was removed by a tow truck. A woman helped the driver safely exit the car.

The 72-year-old driver was miraculously able to drive off in his car.

The road is closed temporarily until repairs can be made. Motorists should avoid the area.

19 News has reached out to the city for more details.

This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.

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Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son

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24 hours ago

March 8, 2026

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Cleveland Police looking for missing 17-year-old mother and 4-month-old son

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland police are asking the public’s help in finding 17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall.

17-year-old Morgan Hall and her 4-month-old son, Messiah Hall(Cleveland Police)

Police said Morgan left her apartment at 123 East 156th Street sometime after 10:00 p.m. Thursday and has not returned. Morgan has run away in the past, most recently on February 25, 2026.

Due to her age and the age of her infant son, Morgan is considered endangered.

Morgan is 5′2″, approximately 238 pounds, with brown eyes and green hair.

Messiah Hall is an infant weighing around pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Morgan may possibly be in the Harvard-Miles neighborhood area. Anyone with information regarding their whereabouts is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of Police Fifth District at (216) 623-5500 or the non-emergency at (216) 621-1234.

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