PARMA, Ohio - When the owner of West Clark Furniture and Appliance sold his 31-year-old business to Stanley Basista in 1951, he told Basista that he'd never succeed in the business. Basista, who was ...

Helen was born Feb. 13, 1940, in Cape May, New Jersey. Helen enjoyed crafts, gardening and decorating her home. She worked several jobs in retail and as an administrative assistant until she retired.

PARMA, Ohio - After 97 years of service, 60 of which was in Parma, Basista Furniture is about to close its doors for the last time. In its place is the brand-new Cleveland Furniture Company, which has ...

Three staff members have lost their jobs at WCMH-TV (Channel 4), including Amy Basista, co-anchor of NBC 4 Today and The NBC 4 Midday Update. Channel 4 management would not comment on the layoffs.