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Michelle Marie (Ochman) Beller passed away on July 8, 2017, after a courageous battle with throat cancer. She was born April 17, 1962, in Youngstown. She attended Boardman High School and The Ohio State University. She built a career as corporate relocation manager for the Blockbuster Corporation. She loved spending time with her family, friends, and her dogs, and watching the ocean. Michelle is survived by Douglas Beller; her children, Bryer Beller and Andrew Beller; and sister Joy (Ochman) Hart. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Joyce Ochman; a brother, Michael; and sisters Cheri Ann and Christine. A funeral service was held in Hollywood on Wednesday, July 12, at the Joseph A. Scarano Funeral Home. A fall-time Mass at St. Christine Parish in Youngstown is being planned. Please visit scaranofuneralhome.com to view this tribute and send online condolences. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to The American Cancer Society. (Youngstown Vindicator)

UVI), an affiliate of Sandals Resorts International, died Oct. 22 of cancer in Pembroke Pines, Fla. Cohen was 62 and had been a fixture in the travel industry for more than 30 years. He began his career at New York-based Flyfaire Vacations in 1973, working for travel executive Joe Garzilli. When Flyfaire closed on the heels of Eastern Airlines' bankruptcy filing in 1989, Cohen joined UVI. Described by industry colleagues as an expert on the travel distribution systems and the evolving relationships between suppliers and wholesalers, Cohen also was known as a wine connoisseur, a fitness fanatic, a fast talker and a man of boundless energy. "Warren Cohen represented Sandals and Beaches in the best way possible and he did this throughout his illness, which is a testament not only to his spirit but also to the people who supported him," said Butch Stewart, Sandals chairman and founder. Services will be held on Nov. 2 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m, open to all visitors, at Joseph Scarano Funeral Home, 9000 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33204, (954) 438-8222.An earlier version of this article stated that memorial services had been held at an earlier date. (Travel Weekly)