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| NAME: |
Eugenia "Jean" L. Mullally |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Friday September5, 2008 from 1:00 until 3:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Eugenia L. “Jean” Mullally, born April 3, 1921, (4-3-21) in Cleveland Heights, was the youngest child of Ben and Julia Brugge, and lived most of her life in Mayfield Heights.
She entered into rest Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008.
She was married 37 years to John M. “Jack” Mullally, who precedes her in death.
She was the loving mother to Myra Ann Juth of South Euclid, Sheila Louise (Pete) Randel of Mentor-on-the-Lake, and Mary Therese “Terry” of Euclid; grandmother to John (Kristen) Juth, Kelli Juth, Colleen Juth, Erin Randel (Timothy Robertson), Molly (Chris) Smith and Brenna Jean Randel (Gavin Glover); and great-grandmother to Mary Sinead, Deirdre Robertson and Carter James Smith.
Jean was a bookkeeper for many years and was a stay-at-home mother. In retirement, she enjoyed camping, bowling, telling family stories, and her involvement with the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and ‘Golden Shamrocks” of the Irish American Club-East Side. She was a graduate of St. Ann’s School in Cleveland Heights and attended reunions faithfully. She had a special devotion to the Blessed Mother and to St. Therese of Lisieux, The Little Flower of Jesus.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Funeral Mass will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor. Father Thomas Johns will officiate the Mass. Burial will be in Whitehaven Cemetery in Mayfield.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mrs. Mullally’s honor to the American Cancer Society, Ohio Division Inc., North Region, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106, or the Irish American Archives Society, P.O. Box 91756, Cleveland, OH 44101-3756.
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| NAME: |
Daniel J. Lucas |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Wednesday September 3, 2008 from 5:00 until 9:00 PM |
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Funeral service for Daniel J. Lucas, age 66, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mr. Lucas died unexpectedly Aug. 30, 2008, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
He was born Dec. 23, 1941, in Cleveland.
After retiring with 42 years of dedicated service as Director of Manufacturing with a Willoughby company, he was a certified golf instructor with the United States Golf Teacher’s Association. Golf was his greatest passion and he especially enjoyed working with novice golf students.
He was the husband of Carol A. Lucas (nee Cavanaugh); loving father of Daniel J. (fiancee, Mandy) Lucas Jr. of Youngstown, Michael Sherwood of Willowick and Kristen (Leroy) Schaef of Eastlake; grandfather of Julia, Abby, Danielle, Joseph, Sydney and Alex; and brother of Linda Lucas of Pennsylvania and James (Kathy) Lucas of Georgia.
He was the son of the late Ignatius and Estelle Lucas (nee Dragon).
Friends may call 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the National Diabetes Association, c/o Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland, 3601 S. Green Road, South Euclid, 44121.
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Thomas P. Boschi |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Tuesday September 2, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for Thomas P. Boschi age 72, of Euclid, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Church, 19951 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid.
Mr. Boschi died Friday, Aug. 29, 2008, at Manor Care Nursing Facility in Willoughby.
Born Dec. 12, 1935, in Republic, Pa., he lived in Euclid for 34 years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving from 1953 to 1956. He was a member of Holy Cross Church in Euclid, a member of A.T.S.C.M.E. Chapter 1184 and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers 586. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.
Mr. Bosch was a stationary engineer for Cuyahoga County, retiring in 2001.
He was the beloved husband of Rosemary B. Boschi (nee Windram); loving father of Thomas M. (Beverly) Boschi of Baltimore, Md. and Katherine A. Boschi of Willoughby; dear grandfather of Michael and Brianna; and brother of Joseph George Boschi of Austinburg, Richard C. Boschi of Euclid and Montana Jasiul of Boston, Mass. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was the cherished son of the late Armando and Elena Boschi (nee Colaiuta).
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Rev. John McNulty will officiate services. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to Cleveland Animal Protective League, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, 44113.
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| NAME: |
Kathryn L. Overall |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Friday August 29, 2008 from 4:00 until 9:00 PM |
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Funeral services for Kathryn L. (Adams) Overall, 84, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mrs. Overall died Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2008, at Euclid Hospital in Euclid.
Born July 21, 1924, in Wickliffe, she was a Lake County resident for 31 years.
She was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving during World War II. She donated blood to the American Red Cross. She loved her family and always loved being with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In her leisure time she enjoyed ceramics.
Mrs. Overall retired from Santa Barbara County Hospital in California and from Bard Industries in Mentor.
She was the loving mother of Wesley R. (Pok Im) Overall of Painesville Township, Susan K. (Richard) Ernst of Mentor-on-the-Lake, and June A. Carrick of Mentor on the Lake; grandmother of Shannon W. (Danielle) Overall, Crystal L. (Dave) Manus and Wesley S. (Treva) Overall; and great-grandmother of Nikki, Zak, Cheyenne, Autumn, Sara, Abby, Payton and Wesley.
She was the beloved wife of the late Wesley G. Overall, who died in 2007. Her daughter, Beverly M. Savoca; sons-in-law, Joseph Savoca and James Carrick; and siblings, Ansel C. Adams Jr. and Dorothy Rockow, are also deceased.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Willoughby Memorial Gardens, Lake Shore Drive, Willoughby.
The family suggests contributions in her name be made to Lake County Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Blvd., Mentor, OH 44060.
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| NAME: |
Landyn James McNamee |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Saturday August 30, 2008 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM |
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Funeral services for Landyn James McNamee, infant son of Jacob and Veronica (nee Santini) McNamee, will be 4:30 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Landyn went home to be with the Angels in Heaven Aug. 27, 2008.
“We both love Landyn dearly and did all we could to take care of him since the first moment of the pregnancy. We knew Landyn was with us since day one and will continue to be with us till we join him in Heaven. We both had a wonderful, moving experience from this and realize this is what God wants. At least now he is safe and we don’t have to worry any longer. Landyn is in our prayers and we are so grateful of everyone else’s, they will make us stronger.”
Survivors are his loving parents, Jacob and Veronica McNamee; maternal grandparents, Carolyn Huber of Painesville and James (Carmen) Santini of Painesville; paternal grandparents, Timothy and Laura McNamee of Painesville; maternal great-grandparents, Donald and Linda Waddell of Painesville and Paul (Lynn) Huber of Absecon, N.J.; maternal great-great-grand mother, Alverda McGuire of Geneva; and aunts and uncles, Vanessa Santini, Karra Walaconis, Jillian McNamee, Brandon (Amy) Blankenship, Adam Gomez, Chris McNamee, Nick McNamee, Ryan McNamee and Andrew McNamee.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Pastor Les White of Life Spring Christian Church in Painesville will officiate the service.
Contributions in his name may be made in care of the family.
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| NAME: |
Geraldine Kovalick |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Friday August 29, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for Geraldine (Baczkowski) Kovalick, 79, of Wickliffe, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 29840 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.
Mrs. Kovalick died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Euclid Hospital.
Born July 28, 1929, in East Cleveland, she had been a Lake County resident for the past 52 years living in Wickliffe.
Gerrie was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Wickliffe. This Cleveland East High graduate and local Tribe fan would stop at League Park on her way home from school, peak through the center field fence and watch legends like Bob Feller play ball. In those days, while maintaining good grades, she made time to volunteer to read to the blind.
On Nov. 25, 1950, the “Blizzard Bride,” trudged through the snowstorm of the century along with the late, great Ed Kovalick to kick-off 43 and half years of faithful marriage.
Further along her journey, the stalwart bowler worked her way into the Lake-Geauga Women’s Association Hall of Fame. This NBC certified bowling instructor would be spearhead to the crusade that landed the 1984 Women’s State Tournament “By the Shore in ‘84.”
“Thanks for the memories Gerrie and until we meet again, well done!”
She was the loving mother of Edward J. Kovalick of Wickliffe and Matthew J. (Jean) Kovalick of Chester Township; grandmother of Joseph M. Kovalick, Mark E. Kovalick and James A. Kovalick; and sister of Isabelle Andruscik Ochsner of Westlake.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Kovalick, in 1993; parents, Edward and Antoinette “Alice” (Dzykowski) Baczkowski; and siblings, Eddie Baczkowski II, Gertrude Babyak, Ethel Bozik and Adele Kovalick.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Geraldine Kovalick |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Thursday August 28, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for Geraldine (Baczkowski) Kovalick, 79, of Wickliffe, will be 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 29840 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe.
Mrs. Kovalick died Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008, at Euclid Hospital.
Born July 28, 1929, in East Cleveland, she had been a Lake County resident for the past 52 years living in Wickliffe.
Gerrie was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Wickliffe. This Cleveland East High graduate and local Tribe fan would stop at League Park on her way home from school, peak through the center field fence and watch legends like Bob Feller play ball. In those days, while maintaining good grades, she made time to volunteer to read to the blind.
On Nov. 25, 1950, the “Blizzard Bride,” trudged through the snowstorm of the century along with the late, great Ed Kovalick to kick-off 43 and half years of faithful marriage.
Further along her journey, the stalwart bowler worked her way into the Lake-Geauga Women’s Association Hall of Fame. This NBC certified bowling instructor would be spearhead to the crusade that landed the 1984 Women’s State Tournament “By the Shore in ‘84.”
“Thanks for the memories Gerrie and until we meet again, well done!”
She was the loving mother of Edward J. Kovalick of Wickliffe and Matthew J. (Jean) Kovalick of Chester Township; grandmother of Joseph M. Kovalick, Mark E. Kovalick and James A. Kovalick; and sister of Isabelle Andruscik Ochsner of Westlake.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Edward J. Kovalick, in 1993; parents, Edward and Antoinette “Alice” (Dzykowski) Baczkowski; and siblings, Eddie Baczkowski II, Gertrude Babyak, Ethel Bozik and Adele Kovalick.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Rev. Fr. Kenneth F. Wise |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave. Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Wednesday August 27, 2008 from 3:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for the Rev. Fr. Kenneth F. Wise, 86, of Euclid, formerly of Dennison, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Church, 19951 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid. Rev. Wise formerly served as pastor at the Immaculate Conception Church in Dennison.
Rev. Wise died Monday, Aug. 25, 2008, at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Facility in Euclid.
He was born April 17, 1922, in Cleveland, and was the loving son of the late Frank and Catherine (nee) Carroll) Wise.
Father Kenneth Wise was ordained into the priesthood on May 31, 1947, by Bishop Michael Ready in Columbus. He was a priest in the Columbus Diocese. Father Wise was director of the Cursillo and formerly served at St. Mary Magdalene, Holy Family and St. Augustine parishes in Columbus. He served as administrator of St. Luke’s Parish in Danville, was pastor of Waverly St. Mary’s Parish, pastor of Sugar Grove St. Joseph Parish and chaplain of Fairfield School for Boys in 1960.
He was the dear brother of Ruth M. (Jack) O’Malley of Euclid; and beloved uncle of Marianne (Mike) Lorenzo of Mentor, Shawn P. (Denise) O’Malley of Monroe Falls, Colleen C. (Bill) Frank of Eastlake, Erin M. (John) Hruby of Bedford, Molly (Joe Fergus) O’Malley of Euclid and Megan M. (John) Dea of Macedonia; great-uncle of 15; and great-great-uncle of three.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Gloria J. O’Brien
Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland.
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| NAME: |
Charles H. Bailey |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Sunday August 24, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral services for Charles H. Bailey, 67, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be noon Monday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mr. Bailey died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at his residence in Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Born Nov. 4, 1940, in Dennison, he had been a Lake County resident for the past 54 years, living in Willoughby before moving to Mentor-on-the-Lake.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Mentor-on-the-Lake. He loved racing, NASCAR, and country music.
Charles was retired from Local 18 Operating Engineers.
He was the beloved husband of Ruth (nee Banker) Bailey; loving father of Carol DiPaola of Willoughby and Melanie (Jeff) Bailey of Mentor-on-the-Lake; grandfather of Tristan Bailey, Astian Plummer, Tayler Plummer, Shane Cover and Nevaeh Cover; loving son of Loretta E. Bailey Campbell of Madison; and brother of Glenn (Naomi) Bailey of Madison, Mildred Bailey of Madison and Nancy (Fred) Mason of Perry.
He was preceded in death by his son, Charles D. Bailey; and father, John H. Bailey.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert A. Gaston will officiate. Burial will be in Willoughby Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
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| NAME: |
Timothy O. Roderick |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Saturday August 23, 2008 from 3:00 until 7:00 PM |
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Funeral services for Timothy O. Roderick, 52, of Mentor, will be 7 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mr. Roderick died Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born Jan. 5, 1956, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident for 10 years, living in Mentor.
He was the beloved husband of Cindy (nee Spears) Roderick; loving father of Paige E. Roderick and W. Alex Roderick; son of Trevelin Taylor of South Carolina; and brother of Trina Vessel of Euclid and Robert Taylor of South Carolina.
Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be private.
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| NAME: |
Patricia Ann Miller |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Saturday August 23, 2008 from 9:30 till 10:30 AM |
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Funeral Mass for Patricia Ann (nee De Capua) Miller, 65, formerly of Willowick, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mrs. Miller died Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Hospice of Volusia in Orange City, Fla.
Born Sept. 3, 1941, in Cleveland, she had lived in Willowick before moving to Florida three years ago.
She was the loving mother of Kathleen A. (Michael) Burk of Deltona, Fla., and James Miller of Willoughby; cherished daughter of Peter and Susie (nee Gamiere) De Capua; and sister of Franklin A. (Genevieve) De Capua of Mentor and Mary Ann Strnad of Mentor. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Joseph Adamitch; and second husband, Clarence K. Miller.
Friends may call from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Tiffany A. Torosian |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Friday August 22, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for Tiffany A. Torosian, 24, in Mentor, will be 9 a.m. Saturday at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
Miss Torosian passed away Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, at Cleveland Metropolitan Hospital with her family at her side.
Born May 22, 1984, in Painesville, she had been a lifetime resident of Lake County.
She was a 2002 graduate of Mentor High School in early childhood education. She liked music, dancing and singing. She was also a Clay Aiken fan.
Tiffany worked at a teacher in day care. She loved children and her children loved her.
She was the beloved daughter of Jeffrey M. and Cindy (nee Krobusek) Torosian; loving sister of Ashley M. Torosian and Tyler J. Torosian; paternal granddaughter of Seon Torosian of Florida; beloved great-niece of Lenore DuBois of Sacramento, Calif.; beloved niece of Frank (GiGi) Krobusek of Pflugerville, Texas, Joseph (Carol) Krobusek of Austin, Texas, and Karla Lemon of West Virginia; and cousin of Bryan Lemon of West Virginia. She is also survived by her best friends, Meghan Biro, Christina Cale and Jeremy Froelicher; her �bestest� friend (like two peas in a pod), Amy �Little Amo� Grady; and her dog, Demon.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Elaine A. (nee Tuttle) Torosian; and maternal grandparents, Eugene F. and Phyllis (nee DeCesare) Krobusek.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.
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| NAME: |
William T. Powell |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Friday August 22, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and 7:00 until 9:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for William T. Powell, 86, of Highland Heights, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Margaret Mary Church, 4217 Bluestone Road, South Euclid. (Family and friends are to meet at the church.)
Mr. Powell died Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born Dec. 22, 1921, in Cleveland, he had lived in Highland Heights for the past 52 years.
He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi, American Legion, 49th Fighter Group Association, American Dance Exchange and a former member of Irish American Club East Side Inc., in Euclid. He was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran, serving during World War II and a Ham radio operator with the handle KC8KKN. He was a part-time volunteer weatherman at WKHR 91.5 in Chagrin Falls. He had a love of dancing and enjoyed being a dancing contestant in a San Francisco, Calif., dance contest.
He was the loving father of Bill (Nancy) Powell of South Euclid and Maureen (Michael) Rene of Sante Fe, N.M.; grandfather of Joseph Powell and Douglas Powell; brother of Kay Marino (Jerry) Richart of Carpinteria, Calif., Lois (Bill) Reulbach of Westlake, and Jerry (Mary Ann) Powell of Mentor; and nieces and nephews.
He was the beloved husband of the late Eileen M. (nee Gavin) Powell, who passed away in 2004; and brother of the late Whitney Powell and the late Jeanne Eckhoff.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.
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| NAME: |
William J. "Dude" Kessler |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Friday August 22, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral services for William J. �Dude� Kessler, 65, of Willowick, will be noon Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Kessler died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at his residence.
Born March 23, 1943, in Cleveland, he had lived in Cleveland and Euclid before moving to Lake County 35 years ago, living in Willowick.
He was a member of YASCO of Willowick, Lithuanian Club, and Local 880. He loved his grandchildren, especially when he had to babysit. He enjoyed going to Las Vegas and was an excellent beer connoisseur. He also was an avid sports fan, enjoying all the Cleveland sports teams.
Mr. Kessler was retired from Giant Eagle, having worked at the Painesville store.
He was the beloved husband of 42 years of Nicole M. (nee Wohlgemuth) Kessler, whom he married Oct. 1, 1966; loving father of Scott W. (Angel) Kessler of Willowick and Kristie L. Nish of Willowick; grandfather of Anthony Nish, Gabriel Nish, and Timothy Koziol; brother of Patricia Healey of Euclid and Kenneth (Karen) Kessler of Rocky River; brother-in-law of Joyce (William) Cothey of Mentor; and uncle of nieces and nephews. He is also survived by a very close group of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William J. and Margaret E. (nee Wies) Kessler; brother-in-law, Ed Healey; and mother-in-law and father-in-law, Marie (nee Benes) and Albert Wohlgemuth.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions in his name be made in care of the family.
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| NAME: |
Louise Russell |
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6300 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Thursday August 21, 2008 from 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
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Funeral services for Louise Russell, 57, of Euclid, will be 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Louise passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2008, at her residence.
Born Sept. 4, 1950, in Ashtabula, she had lived in Richmond Heights before moving to Euclid 12 years ago.
Louise was a respiratory therapist at St. Vincent Charity Hospital for 25 years.
In her leisure time, she enjoyed traveling.
She was the loving mother of Danielle A. (J.R.) Stitt of Mentor; grandmother of Steel D. Stitt; dearest daughter of Florence (nee Swift) Russell of Bowden, Ga., and George (Ann) Russell of Apple Valley, Calif.; sister of Barbara McCormick of Bowden, Ga.; and aunt of Christopher Egger and Julia McCormick.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
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| NAME: |
Lois G. Bea |
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St. John Vianney Catholic Church 7575 Bellflower Road Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Monday August 18, 2008 from 9:00 untill 10:00 AM |
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Mass of Christian Burial for Lois G. (nee Kindley) Bea, 96, of Eastlake, will be 10 a.m. Monday at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
Mrs. Bea died Thursday, Aug. 14, 2008, at Mount St. Joseph Nursing Facility in Euclid.
Born Feb. 1, 1912, in Cleveland, she had been a Lake County resident for 45 years, living in Eastlake.
Lois was a member of St. Justin Martyr Church in Eastlake, Eastlake J.F.K. Senior Citizens Center, where she enjoyed ceramics, Willowick Senior Center and Al Anon. She was a lifetime member of TOPS and KOPS. Lois graduated in 1928, from St. Francis School and enjoyed family vacations at Atwood Lake and Indian Lake Camp Grounds.
Mrs. Bea retired from Woolworth’s at Shoregate in Willowick, where she had worked as a sales clerk.
She was the loving mother of Karen J. Weaver of Troy; mother-in-law of David E. Weaver of Troy and Kathryn Ann Bea of Mentor; grandmother of Robert J. Bea Jr., of Chicago, Dr. Scott (Barbara) Bea of Lakewood, and Janelle Weaver Rhoades of Piqua; and great-grandmother of Alexandra Bea, at Kent State University in Kent, and Meredith Bea of Lakewood.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John J. Bea; children, Robert J. Bea and Charlene J. Bea; and parents, Ferdinand O. and Marie (nee Roedig) Kindley.
Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday prior to the Mass at the church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her name to Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Mark, Attn: Sr. Raphael, 21800 Chardon Road, Euclid, OH 44117.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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| NAME: |
Emilia J. Formica |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Sunday August 17, 2008 from 2:00 until 6:00 PM |
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Funeral Mass for Emilia J. (Castrigano) Formica, 68, of Painesville Township, will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, at St. Mary’s Church, 242 North State St., Painesville.
Mrs. Formica passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at The Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.
Born June 9, 1940, in Cleveland, she had lived in Lake County for the past 16 years, living in Willoughby before moving to Painesville Township.
She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Painesville and a former member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby. She enjoyed reading and crocheting, but spending time with her family was her most enjoyable moments. She loved her grandchildren.
Mrs. Formica was a former employee of General Electric, working at Nela Park.
She was the beloved wife of Dominic M. Formica; loving mother of Joseph (Audrey) Markovich of Brunswick, Michael Formica of Missouri, Christopher (Deborah) Formica of Mentor, Robert Formica of Eastlake and Daniel (Korine) Formica of Euclid; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of three; sister of Michael (Dorothy) Castrigano of Cleveland, Dorothy (Anthony) Gibaldi of Willoughby, and James (Carol Ann) Castrigano of Mentor; and aunt of many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Rita (Mazzolini) Castrigano.
Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
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| NAME: |
Josephine Roberts |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Friday August 15, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Funeral Mass for Josephine (nee Hayes) Roberts, 82, of Omaha, Neb., will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 460 E. 321 St., Willowick.
Mrs. Roberts died Friday, Aug. 8, 2008, in Omaha.
Born June 11, 1926, in Wexford City, County Wexford, Ireland, she had lived in Willowick before moving to Omaha, Neb., eight months ago.
She was a former member of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Willowick and was a member of the Irish American Club East Side Inc., in Euclid.
She was the loving mother of Alice Roberts of Omaha, Neb., and Deirdre Roberts of Loveland; and cherished grandmother of Sarah Wingfield of Dallas, Texas; Liam, Keirna and Patrick Wingfield, all of Omaha, Neb., and Bryn and Ian Rolfsen, both of Loveland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, William Roberts.
Friends may call from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Bette J. Eddy Settecase |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Saturday August 16, 2008 from 10:00 AM until time of service |
| OBITUARY: |
Funeral services for Bette J. (nee Bates) Eddy Settecase, 80, of Mentor, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mrs. Settecase died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at her residence in Mentor.
Born Oct. 13, 1927, in Bakersfield, Calif., she had been a Mentor resident for more than 60 years.
Mrs. Settecase was the former owner/operator of Mimi’s Poodle Parlor in Mentor.
She was the loving mother of Gayle W. (Jim) Horrigan of Painesville and Charles R. (Judy) Eddy of Jefferson; cherished grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of 12; and sister of Frances, Doris and Millie, all of California.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, William M. Eddy in 1986; second husband, Jim Settecase; son, William M. Eddy Jr.; and sister, Blanche.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert A. Gaston will officiate. Burial will be in Mentor Cemetery.
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| NAME: |
Lynn Leonard Pikus |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Wednesday August 13, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Lynn Leonard Pikus
Funeral Mass for Lynn Leonard Pikus, 69, of South Euclid, will be noon Thursday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township.
Mr. Pikus died Monday, Aug. 11, 2008, at Homestead II, in Painesville.
Born Jan. 31, 1939, in Cleveland, he had been a resident of South Euclid for 40 years.
He was a 1957 graduate of Holy Name High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He enjoyed his family and loved being with his brothers. He often played cards and was an avid pinochle player.
Mr. Pikus was a veteran of the Cleveland Police Department, who was on disability.
He was the loving brother of Joseph T. (Mary Ann) Pikus of Naples, Fla. and Donald J. (Patricia) Pikus of Mentor; brother of Carl P. (Valerie) Pikus of St. Charles, Ill., Michael F. (Judy) Pikus of Valrico, Fla., and James X. (Marlene) Pikus of Perry; brother-in-law of Ethel Pikus of Newbury; and uncle and cousin of many.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Joseph E. and Mary Elizabeth (nee Tusick) Pikus; and brother, Raymond A. Pikus.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Josephine Stankus |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Tuesday August 12, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and from 6:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Josephine Stankus
Funeral Mass for Josephine Stankus (nee Szymanski), 87, of Mentor, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor.
Mrs. Stankus died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born May 28, 1922, in Cleveland, she was a Lake County resident for five years, living in Mentor and had previously lived in North Royalton.
She was a member of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Mentor and a member of the Iwo Jima Foundation. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing.
Mrs. Stankus was the beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Stankus; loving daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Szymanski (nee Janicki); and dear sister of the late Helen Kaczynski, Stella Szymanski and Eleanor Princic.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia (John) Verdone; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Fr. Tim Plavac will officiate the Mass. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio
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| NAME: |
Ciro Grandini Sr. |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Monday August 11, 2008 from 2:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Mass of Christian Burial for Ciro Grandini, Sr., 66, of Mentor will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor.
Ciro was born July 7, 1942, in Cleveland. Ciro was the third child to Anthony and Josephine Grandini. He was raised in Cleveland’s “Little Italy” neighborhood along with his sisters Marie and Joann.
In 1967, Ciro married the love of his life Lorraine; daughter of Albert and Josephine Giammaria. After settling down in Mayfield Heights, Ciro and Lorraine decided to start a family of their own. In 1969, Ciro and Lorraine welcomed their first child, Anthony followed by Shari, and Ciro Jr. In 1974, after relocating to Willoughby, Ciro and Lorraine welcomed their fourth child, Nicholas into the family.
With the guidance and support of their loving family, Ciro with Lorraine by his side, founded what is known today as Ciro’s Sewer Cleaning, Incorporated. Ciro has the foresight to create a company that would pride itself on integrity and dependability above all else; a company that would provide its clients and employees with security and peace of mind. Ciro’s vision lives today in its second generation under watchful eyes of his three sons.
A devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, Ciro is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lorraine; mother, Josephine; sisters, Marie Fleeman and Joann (Peter) Crimi; children, Anthony (Toni), Shari (Andy) Osrescar, Ciro Jr. (Marsha), Nicholas (Jennifer); grandchildren, Gianna, Dominic, Gabrielle, Maia, Nicholas, Frankie, Gina, Jillian, and Marley; as well as many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Anthony; father-in-law, Albert; mother-in-law, Josephine; brother-in-law, Clarence Fleeman; and son-in-law, John C. Newman.
Friends may call Monday 2 to 8 p.m. at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center Street (Route 615, North of Route 2), Mentor.
Entombment will be at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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| NAME: |
Josephine Stankus (nee Szymanski) |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street, Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, 08/12/2008 |
| OBITUARY: |
Josephine Stankus
Funeral Mass for Josephine Stankus (nee Szymanski), 87, of Mentor, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor.
Mrs. Stankus died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born May 28, 1922, in Cleveland, she was a Lake County resident for five years, living in Mentor and had previously lived in North Royalton.
She was a member of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Mentor and a member of the Iwo Jima Foundation. In her leisure time, she enjoyed gardening, cooking and sewing.
Mrs. Stankus was the beloved wife of the late Joseph G. Stankus; loving daughter of the late Stanley and Mary Szymanski (nee Janicki); and dear sister of the late Helen Kaczynski, Stella Szymanski and Eleanor Princic.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Patricia (John) Verdone; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St. (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Fr. Tim Plavac will officiate the Mass. Burial will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio
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| NAME: |
Ciro Grandini Sr. |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street, Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Monday, 08/11/2008 2 to 8 p.m. |
| OBITUARY: |
Ciro Grandini, Sr.
Mass of Christian Burial for Ciro Grandini, Sr., 66, of Mentor will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor.
Ciro was born July 7, 1942, in Cleveland. Ciro was the third child to Anthony and Josephine Grandini. He was raised in Cleveland’s “Little Italy” neighborhood along with his sisters Marie and Joann.
In 1967, Ciro married the love of his life Lorraine; daughter of Albert and Josephine Giammaria. After settling down in Mayfield Heights, Ciro and Lorraine decided to start a family of their own. In 1969, Ciro and Lorraine welcomed their first child, Anthony followed by Shari, and Ciro Jr. In 1974, after relocating to Willoughby, Ciro and Lorraine welcomed their fourth child, Nicholas into the family.
With the guidance and support of their loving family, Ciro with Lorraine by his side, founded what is known today as Ciro’s Sewer Cleaning, Incorporated. Ciro has the foresight to create a company that would pride itself on integrity and dependability above all else; a company that would provide its clients and employees with security and peace of mind. Ciro’s vision lives today in its second generation under watchful eyes of his three sons.
A devoted son, husband, father, and grandfather, Ciro is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Lorraine; mother, Josephine; sisters, Marie Fleeman and Joann (Peter) Crimi; children, Anthony (Toni), Shari (Andy) Osrescar, Ciro Jr. (Marsha), Nicholas (Jennifer); grandchildren, Gianna, Dominic, Gabrielle, Maia, Nicholas, Frankie, Gina, Jillian, and Marley; as well as many nieces and nephews and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his father Anthony; father-in-law, Albert; mother-in-law, Josephine; brother-in-law, Clarence Fleeman; and son-in-law, John C. Newman.
Friends may call Monday 2 to 8 p.m. at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center Street (Route 615, North of Route 2), Mentor.
Entombment will be at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon.
The family suggests contributions be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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| NAME: |
Ronald Anthony Micale |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Sunday August 10, 2008 from 2:00 until 5:00 PM at
Villa Di Borally, 27227 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights.
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| OBITUARY: |
Ronald Anthony Micale
Ronald Anthony Micale, 71, passed away Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at home after fight cancer since April of this year.
Ron was born in 1936, in Cleveland and graduated from Collinwood High School, served in the U.S. Army and resided in Euclid and Mentor for 45 years.
He owned and operated Master Grinding Company in Wickliffe until his retirement at age 60.
Survivors are his wife, Rose Marie (nee Sercel); daughters, Diane Grogan, Marcia (Bill) Snyder, and Michelle (Arthur) Gugick; grandchildren, Carli Snyder, Johnny and Jimmy Grogan and Benjamin and Jason Gugick; and sisters, Josephine D’Amore and Carmela Haase.
He was preceded in death by his brothers, Paul and Dominic; and sister, Mary Formica.
A gathering of family and friends will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 2008, at Villa Di Borally, 27227 Chardon Road, Richmond Heights.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060-1830.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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| NAME: |
John C. Campbell |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Friday August 8, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
John C. Campbell
Funeral services for John C. Campbell, 51, of Chester Township, will be 8 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Campbell died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born March 11, 1957, in Cleveland, he had lived in Geauga County for the past 22 years, living in Chester Township.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Geauga County Radio Club and American Model Airplanes. He was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In his leisure time, he enjoyed music and loved playing the drums.
He was the beloved husband of Judy L. (nee Custis) Campbell; loving father of Joseph L. Campbell and Jeffrey C. Campbell; dear son of John C. and Patricia M. (nee Gorjup) Campbell; brother of Kathleen M. Berlin of Painesville Township, Jimmy P. Campbell of Willoughby and Michael P. Campbell of Wickliffe; nephew of Mary Conry of Lyndhurst and Nancy Hulsebus of Tennessee; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Denise Campbell.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions in his name be made to the American Lung Association, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Suite 260, Independence, OH 44131-2340.
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| NAME: |
Odell V. Cooper |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street, Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
5 to 8 p.m. Thursday 08/07/2008 |
| OBITUARY: |
Odell V. Cooper
Odell V. Cooper, 84, of Mentor, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Euclid Hospital after suffering a stroke.
Born Nov. 6, 1923, in Derby, Va., he had been a Lake County resident for the past 47 years, living in Mentor.
Mr. Cooper was a retired member of Teamster Local 436.
He was the loving father of Jack Cooper of Euclid, Guy Cooper of Kansas and Glen Cooper of Virginia; father to adopted daughter, Toni Perdue of Willoughby; grandfather of Mark Cooper of Virginia, Ryan Cooper of Virginia, James Cooper of Euclid, Jennifer Cooper of California, Troy Cooper of Kansas, Tracee Cooper of Kansas, Jeremy Cooper of Mentor and Alyssa Cooper of Willoughby; great-grandfather of Dane, Kyle and Cody of Virginia, Bobby and Hazel of Kansas and Michael and Nicholas of Willoughby; and brother of Pina Huskin of Jonesville, Va.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty L. (nee Hunt) Cooper; parents, William and Hester (nee LaForce) Cooper; and siblings, Murble Edwards, Juanita Williams and Mildred Huskin.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Private burial will be held in Mentor Cemetery.
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| NAME: |
John C. Campbell |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
| VIEWING(S): |
4 to 8 p.m. Friday 08/08/2008 |
| OBITUARY: |
John C. Campbell
Funeral services for John C. Campbell, 51, of Chester Township, will be 8 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Campbell died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born March 11, 1957, in Cleveland, he had lived in Geauga County for the past 22 years, living in Chester Township.
He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of the Geauga County Radio Club and American Model Airplanes. He was also an avid Cleveland Browns fan. In his leisure time, he enjoyed music and loved playing the drums.
He was the beloved husband of Judy L. (nee Custis) Campbell; loving father of Joseph L. Campbell and Jeffrey C. Campbell; dear son of John C. and Patricia M. (nee Gorjup) Campbell; brother of Kathleen M. Berlin of Painesville Township, Jimmy P. Campbell of Willoughby and Michael P. Campbell of Wickliffe; nephew of Mary Conry of Lyndhurst and Nancy Hulsebus of Tennessee; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Mary Denise Campbell.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions in his name be made to the American Lung Association, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd., Suite 260, Independence, OH 44131-2340.
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| NAME: |
William B. Hinske |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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| OBITUARY: |
William B. Hinske
Funeral Mass for William B. Hinske, 76, of Willoughby, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Hinske died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born April 8, 1932, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident for 42 years, living in Willoughby.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, and a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Korean War. He loved and enjoyed woodworking and being out in his yard.
Mr. Hinske was a retired salesman. He had worked for K&B Lincoln Mercury for 15 years. He was very active in retirement being involved for 14 years at the Willoughby Market. He was the proprietor of Bill's Bird Houses & Feeders.
He was the beloved husband of Roseann (nee Paul) Hinske; loving father of Cynthia M. (Benjamin) Hinske of Willoughby Hills and Sharon A. (Raymond) Disantis of Willoughby Hills; grandfather of Charles Disantis, Alicia Disantis, Vincent Disantis and Amanda Johnston; brother of Betty (Pierre) Dispennette of Virginia Beach, Va., and Thomas (Barbara) Hinske of Charleston, S.C.; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother, John Hinske.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Father Michael Troha will officiate the Mass. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Betty J. Settecase |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
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| OBITUARY: |
Bette J. Eddy Settecase
Memorial services will be held at a later date of Bette J. Eddy Settecase (nee Bates), 80, a longtime Mentor resident.
Bette died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at her residence in Mentor.
Born Oct. 13, 1927, in Bakersfield, Calif., she lived in Mentor for over 60 years.
She was the former owner/operator of Mimi's Poodle Parlor in Mentor.
Bette was the loving mother of Gayle W. (Jim) Horrigan of Painesville and Charles R. (Judy) Eddy of Jefferson; cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of 12; and sister of Frances, Doris and Millie, all of California.
She was the beloved wife of the late Jim Settecase and the late William M. Eddy; loving mother of the late William M. Eddy Jr.; and sister of the late Blanche.
Arrangements entrusted to the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes, Willoughby and Mentor, Ohio.
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| NAME: |
Alice Placar |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willougby, Ohio 44094 |
| VIEWING(S): |
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| OBITUARY: |
Alice (Platzar) Placar
Alice (Platzar) Placar, 79, of Euclid, died Friday, Aug. 1, 2008, at Regency Hospital Cleveland East in Warrensville Heights.
Born Sept. 23, 1928, in Cleveland, she had been a Euclid resident for the past three years.
She was the loving sister of Edward L. (Louella) Platzar of Willoughby Hills; and aunt of Frank L. (Wendy) Platzar of Willoughby and Thomas L. Platzar of Willoughby Hills.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Helen (nee Bela) Platzar; siblings, Frank J. Platzar, Mary V. Kinzel and Emil G. Platzar; and brother-in-law, Alfred Kinzel.
Auntie will be remembered and missed by Al and Fran Newberg; and Fran's children, Fred Fabert and Michael Fabert; and grandchildren, Chrissy, Mikey and Amber, whom she loved and cared for. Fran's son, Steven Fabert, who also thought fondly of Auntie, is deceased.
Burial will be private.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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| NAME: |
Odell V. Cooper |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Thursday August 7, 2008 from 5:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Odell V. Cooper
Odell V. Cooper, 84, of Mentor, died Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008, at Euclid Hospital after suffering a stroke.
Born Nov. 6, 1923, in Derby, Va., he had been a Lake County resident for the past 47 years, living in Mentor.
Mr. Cooper was a retired member of Teamster Local 436.
He was the loving father of Jack Cooper of Euclid, Guy Cooper of Kansas and Glen Cooper of Virginia; father to adopted daughter, Toni Perdue of Willoughby; grandfather of Mark Cooper of Virginia, Ryan Cooper of Virginia, James Cooper of Euclid, Jennifer Cooper of California, Troy Cooper of Kansas, Tracee Cooper of Kansas, Jeremy Cooper of Mentor and Alyssa Cooper of Willoughby; great-grandfather of Dane, Kyle and Cody of Virginia, Bobby and Hazel of Kansas and Michael and Nicholas of Willoughby; and brother of Pina Huskin of Jonesville, Va.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years, Betty L. (nee Hunt) Cooper; parents, William and Hester (nee LaForce) Cooper; and siblings, Murble Edwards, Juanita Williams and Mildred Huskin.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Private burial will be held in Mentor Cemetery.
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| NAME: |
Rita M. Cirino |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Tuesday August 5, 2008 from 2:00 until 4:00 and 6:00 until 8:00 PM and Wednesday from 9:00 until 10:30 AM |
| OBITUARY: |
Rita M. Cirino
Funeral Mass for Rita M. Cirino (nee Borovich), 83, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Bede the Venerable Church, 9114 Lake Shore Blvd., Mentor.
Mrs. Cirino died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Born Sept. 28, 1924, in Cleveland, she was a Lake County resident of 15 years, living in Mentor and previously lived in Cleveland.
She was a member of St. Bede the Venerable Church in Mentor and a former member of St. Mary's Church on Holmes Avenue in Cleveland. She was also a member of Collinwood Memories and the Vagabond Club and a member of Mentor Senior Citizens.
Mrs. Cirino was the loving mother of Susan M. (Michael A. Retcher) Cirino of Fort Wayne, Ind.; grandmother of Colleen B. (Joseph) Miller of Hendersonville, Tenn.; and great-grandmother of Joey and Andy.
She was the beloved wife of the late Dominic J. Cirino and sister of the late Richard Borovich and Steve Borovich.
Friends may call from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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| NAME: |
Albert L. Parks |
| LOCATION: |
38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Friday August 1, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Albert L. Parks
Funeral services for Albert L. Parks, 77, of Painesville, will be 1 p.m. Saturday, at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Parks died Wednesday, July 30, 2008, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born Aug. 18, 1930, in Johnstown, Pa., he had lived in West Virginia for more than 10 years before moving to Lake County a couple of months ago.
In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling. He also loved being with his family and in his retirement years, West Virginia was this life and working the land in West Virginia.
Mr. Parks retired from Eaton-Axle Corporation in Cleveland with more than 30 years of service. He was a machinist.
He was the beloved husband of Antoinette M. (nee Maley) Parks; loving father of Michael L. (Mary Beth) Parks of Las Vegas, Nev., Warren H. (Jeri) Parks of Mentor, Leo R. (Debbie) Parks of Patriot, and Steven A. Parks of Chardon; grandfather of 14 cherished grandchildren; great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren; brother of Betty Pauly of Portage, Pa.; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his sons, David A. Parks and John T. Parks; parents, Warren and Lillian (nee Hammond) Parks; and siblings, Warren Parks, Hal Parks, Charles Parks, Don Parks and Carl Parks.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
In addition to flowers, the family suggests contributions in his name be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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| NAME: |
Dorothy Ann Szukalski |
| LOCATION: |
6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
| VIEWING(S): |
Saturday Agust 2, 2008 from 4:00 until 8:00 PM |
| OBITUARY: |
Dorothy Ann
(nee Bajac) Szukalski
Funeral services for Dorothy Ann (nee Bajac) Szukalski, 73, a longtime resident of Euclid, will be 8 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor.
Mrs. Szukalski died Thursday, July 31, 2008, at her residence in Euclid.
She was born Sept. 14, 1934, in Cleveland.
She was a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church in Euclid and PLAV Post 31 Woman's Auxiliary. Dorothy loved to visit casinos, garden and quilt. She also enjoyed spending time on the computer, but her greatest joy was her family.
She was the beloved wife of 53 years to Chester Szukalski; cherished mother of Rosemary (fiance, John Wisniewski) Kos of Mentor, Doreen (Richard) Petrof of Mayfield Heights, Christine (Ronald) Aderhold of Willoughby and Diane (Karl) Mews of Mentor; loving grandmother of Carla (Shawn) Murphy, Nicholas Kos, Danielle Hamill, Dennis Kos, Ronnie Aderhold, Leah Petrof and Christopher Aderhold; dearest great-grandmother of Leala Hamill and Colin Murphy; and sister of Rosemary (Edward) Sidor of Pittsford, N.Y.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Deacon Paul Hlabse of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby will officiate the service. Burial will be private.
We'll miss you Mom!
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| NAME: |
Mary Ann Kosky |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Mary Ann
(nee Takacs) Kosky
Funeral services for Mary Ann (nee Takacs) Kosky, 82, of Russell Township, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mrs. Kosky died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born May 28, 1926, in Cleveland, she had been a 60-year resident of Russell Township.
She loved doing crossword puzzles and enjoyed bowling. She bowled in leagues at the Eastgate Coliseum or Bainbridge Lanes.
She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Joe Kosky; loving mother of Robert J. (Ellen) Kosky of Clinton, Conn., Kenneth A. Kosky of Mayfield Heights, Kathleen M. (Don) Brockett of Randolph and JoAnn Keys of Mentor; and grandmother of Jennifer, Danielle and Michael.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary (nee Toth) Takacs; and siblings, Elmer Takacs and Louis Takacs.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Father Robert A. Gaston will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Russell Township.
The family suggests donations in her name be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194-4924.
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Mary Ann Kosky (nee Takacs) |
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6330 Center Street, Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Mary Ann
(nee Takacs) Kosky
Funeral services for Mary Ann (nee Takacs) Kosky, 82, of Russell Township, will be 1:30 p.m. Saturday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mrs. Kosky died Tuesday, July 29, 2008, at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Born May 28, 1926, in Cleveland, she had been a 60-year resident of Russell Township.
She loved doing crossword puzzles and enjoyed bowling. She bowled in leagues at the Eastgate Coliseum or Bainbridge Lanes.
She was the beloved wife of 62 years to Joe Kosky; loving mother of Robert J. (Ellen) Kosky of Clinton, Conn., Kenneth A. Kosky of Mayfield Heights, Kathleen M. (Don) Brockett of Randolph and JoAnn Keys of Mentor; and grandmother of Jennifer, Danielle and Michael.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Mary (nee Toth) Takacs; and siblings, Elmer Takacs and Louis Takacs.
Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service. Father Robert A. Gaston will officiate. Burial will be in Riverview Cemetery in Russell Township.
The family suggests donations in her name be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194-4924.
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Erwin C. Nank |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Erwin C. Nank
Graveside services for Erwin C. Nank, 66, of Kirtland, will be 9:45 a.m. Monday, June 9, 2008, at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. (Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.)
Mr. Nank died Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born Oct. 31, 1941, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident for the majority of his lifetime.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam War. He loved fishing.
He was the loving father of Michelle A. (Howard Grossman) Hasson of Eastlake and Kellie L. (Erica Seibert) Martin of Painesville; grandfather of Jacob N. Hasson; former husband of Sandra M. (nee Horney) Nank; and brother of Patricia (John) Whiting of Painesville Township.
He was preceded in death by his siblings, Herb Stofer, Bob Stofer and Ruth McNerney.
The family suggests contributions be made in his name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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Thomas R. Ebert |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Thomas R. Ebert
Funeral services for Thomas R. Ebert, 62, of Mentor-on-the-Lake, will be 7 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Ebert died Friday, June 6, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born Feb. 24, 1946, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident for 41 years, living in Mentor and Kirtland before moving to Mentor-on-the-Lake.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving with the Navy Seabees and completing three tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the Disabled American veterans (D.A.V.), meeting at the Marine Corps League Gunny's Hall in Mentor. He was also a member of the Seabees Veteran's Club. He enjoyed target practice and loved to cook.
Mr. Ebert was a housing inspector/general contractor, qualified Radon inspector and house remodeler. He was also a part-time Willoughby Police Special for more than 10 years.
He was the brother of Marian Lovell of Port Angeles, Wash., and Barbara (Howard) Rupnow of Mentor; brother-in-law of Esther Ebert of Amherst; uncle and great-uncle of many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and friend of Dennis and Sue Corbett, Patti Wachic, Tom and Sandy Nedley, Larry Guk, Ken and Laura Lupica-Seketa and Josephine Lupica. He also leaves his faithful pet and companion, Maggie.
He was preceded in death by his loving parents, George and Stephanie (nee Jenkins) Ebert; and siblings, Delores Rossman, Evelyn Patterson, John Ebert and Audrey Wasik.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. The Rev. Robert A. Gaston will officiate. Burial will be private.
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Wayne D. Lechelt |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Wayne D. Lechelt
Memorial services for Wayne D. Lechelt, 56, of Mentor, will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor.
Mr. Lechelt died Saturday, June 7, 2008, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born March 21, 1952, in Cleveland, he had lived in Seven Hills before moving to Lake County 19 years ago, living in Mentor.
His family, especially his son and daughter, meant more to him than anything. He enjoyed spending time and playing with his family. He had a great sense of humor, loved reading about the history of just about everything, loved watching good movies, and was a very knowledgeable person about sports, movies and music. He also enjoyed fantasy baseball and time with some special close friends. He was a strong willed, hard working person, that fought a hard battle to the end.
Mr. Lechelt worked as a clerk at the Wickliffe Post Office for most of his 30 years with the United States Postal System. He served as president of the American Postal Workers Union for almost 25 years.
He was the beloved husband of 22 years to Jackie (nee Skelly) Lechelt; loving father of Robert W. Lechelt and Amber N. Lechelt, both at home in Mentor; and brother of Diann (Richard) Hartman of Hinckley and Kevin (Suzie Nicholas) Lechelt of Brunswick Hills.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. The Rev. Robert A. Gaston will officiate. Burial will be private.
The family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119, or in care of the family.
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Dr. Dorothy H. Urschalitz |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Dr. Dorothy H. Urschalitz
Funeral Mass for Dr. Dorothy H. Urschalitz, 89, of Willoughby, will be noon Saturday at St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. The Rev. George Smiga will officiate. (Please meet at the church.)
Dr. Urschalitz died Sunday, June 8, 2008, at St. Francis Home in Tiffin.
Born Feb. 6, 1919, in Findlay, she had taught for 28 years in Michigan prior to moving to the Cleveland area in 1965.
Dr. Urschalitz was a professor in the psychology department at Marygrove College in Detroit, Mich. She laster worked as a clinical psychologist at Wade Park Veterans Hospital in Cleveland and finally served as a community services specialist at Lake County Mental Health Center in Mentor. In 1987, Dorothy retired from the Center, but continued to counsel a few clients.
She is survived by nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Anna (nee Fornes) Urschalitz; brothers, Paul Urschalitz and Vincent Urschalitz; and sisters, Ruth Fetzer and Rachel Urschalitz.
Family and friends are asked to meet at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at St. Michael's Cemetery in Findlay for graveside services.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in her name may be made to the charity of your choice or to St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, OH 44094.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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Florence M. Hall |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Florence M. (Hicks) Hall
Private family services were held for Florence M. (Hicks) Hall, age 99, of Euclid.
Mrs. Hall died Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at Euclid Hospital in Euclid.
She was born July 23, 1908, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Florence was a 50-year member of the Covina, California chapter of the Eastern Star. She loved the Cleveland Indians.
Survivors are her grandchildren, LaVina (William) Burch, Thomas (Rita) Young, Walter Karl (Cheryl) Toll Jr. and William Russell (Mary Ellen) Toll; and dear friend, Helena Van Rooyen-Shook of California. She was a great-grandmother; and a great-great-grandmother.
She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Hall; loving mother of the late Walter K. Toll who died in 2005; and daughter of the late George and Rose Hicks. She was preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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Knox Spencer |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Knox Spencer
Funeral Mass for Knox Spencer, age 90, of Willoughby Hills, will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. Noel Church, 35200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills.
Mr. Spencer died June 13, 2008, at his home.
Born March 26, 1918, in St. Paul, Minn., he was a Lake County resident for 14 years, living in Willoughby Hills and previously lived in East Cleveland.
He was a World War II U.S. Army Veteran. A member of St. Noel Church in Willoughby Hills and a former member of St. Louis Church in Cleveland Heights, he attended daily Mass.
He was an avid biker and loved ice skating and sailing. He enjoyed volunteering with Meals on Wheels and was a Catholic Big Brother.
Mr. Spencer was employed by Ohio Bell Telephone, retiring as a supervisor in 1982 after 44 years of service, and was a member of the Ohio Bell Pioneers.
He was the beloved husband of the late Margaret Doesburg-Spencer and of the cherished late Katherine M. Spencer (nee Delaney); loving father of Sharon L. (Larry) Spencer of McKinney, Texas, Kevin P. (Donna) Spencer of Euclid, Patricia C. (Robert) Pierce of Poolesville, Md. and Jenifer G. Spencer of Wickliffe; grandfather of Natasha (Dann) Witczak, Samantha Spencer, Zachary Spencer, Christopher (Tanya) Pierce and Sean Pierce; great-grandfather of Kaya Pierce; son of the late Ambrose and Florence Spencer (nee Webb); and the brother of George Spencer (deceased), Mary Ellen Covert of Longview, Wash, Dorothy (John, deceased) McPherson of Cleveland Heights and Hugh (Marty) Spencer of Hopkington, Mass. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 30081 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Donations in his name may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, 44119.
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Emma A. Borowski |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Emma A. Borowski
Private family services were held for Emma A. Borowski (nee Janz-Cherne), age 90, of Syracuse, N.Y., a former resident of Euclid.
Mrs. Borowski died Tuesday, June 17, 2008, at Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center in Syracuse.
She was born Oct. 6, 1917, in Chicago, Ill.
Mrs. Borowski was the beloved wife of the late Benedict Borowski; loving mother of Gregory A. (Cherie) Borowski of Clay, N.Y. and John (Sara) Borowski of Aniak, Alaska; grandmother of four; and great-grandmother of seven.
Burial in Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.
Arrangements entrusted to the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes, Willoughby and Mentor.
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Rosemary M. Novince |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Rosemary M. Novince
Funeral Mass for Rosemary M. Novince (nee Martin), age 83, of Willoughby Hills, will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 12, 2008, at the Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Family and friends to meet at the church.
Mrs. Novince died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at Hospice House of the Western Reserve in Cleveland.
Born Feb. 9, 1925, in Cleveland, she was a Lake County resident for over 60 years, living in Eastlake, Timberlake and Willoughby Hills.
She was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby.
Rosemary was a mom, grandma and friend to many.
She was the loving mother of Donna L. Bildstein of Mentor, John C. (Vickie) Novince of Medina, Charles E. (Rosemary) Novince Jr. of Sagamore Hills, Greg F. Novince of Willoughby and Carol A. (Jerald) Camloh of Willowick; cherished grandmother of 10; and dear great-grandmother of five.
Mrs. Novince was the beloved wife of the late Charles E. Novince (1990). Her parents, Harry W. and Marguerite Martin (nee Beckman); son-in-law, John Bildstein; and siblings, Harry Martin, Jack Martin and Carol Capello, are also deceased.
Burial will be in Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Heights.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, 44119.
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Konrad Peter |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Konrad Peter
Funeral Mass for Konrad Peter, 77, of Willoughby Hills, will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Peter died Friday, July 18, 2008, at his residence in Willoughby Hills.
Born April 5, 1931, in Germany, he had lived in Cleveland before moving to Lake County 40 years ago, living in Willoughby Hills.
He was a member of the E.O.U.V. Club in South Russell.
He was the beloved husband of Hilda (nee Ruppe) Peter; loving father of Konrad J. (Lisa) Peter of Kirtland; grandfather of Stephanie and Christopher; and brother of Hilde Suchland of Parma.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Heinrich and Wilhelmina (nee Tews) Peter; and sibling, Leo Peter.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
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Elmer Lee Price |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Elmer Lee Price
Funeral services for Elmer Lee Price, 70, of Mentor, will be 11 a.m. Thursday at East Heisley Church of God, 5544 East Heisley Road, Mentor.
Mr. Price died Sunday, July 13, 2008, at his residence in Mentor with his family at his side.
Born July 24, 1937, in Dry Creek, W.Va., he had been a Lake County resident for 32 years, living in Willoughby before moving to Mentor.
He was a member of the American Legion, Mentor Eagles Aerie 3605, Willoughby Eagles Aerie 2300, and the Mentor-on-the-Lake Amvets Post 109. In his leisure time, he loved music, played the guitar and enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music.
Mr. Price was a retired fuel truck driver with CSX Railroad.
He was the beloved husband of Lorraine E. (nee Rice) Price; loving father of Sue A. (Thomas) Kozlowski of Mentor, Laura A. (Milan "Mitch") Bozickovich of Mentor, Margaret (Rick) Goats of Willowick and Mary Ann Tiscenko of Painesville; grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of three; son of Herman (Alice) Price of West Virginia; and brother of Nevie "Junior" Jerrell of West Virginia, H.D. Price of West Virginia, Alfred Ray Price of West Virginia, Patty Pettry of West Virginia, and Joyce Brown of West Virginia. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews; and caregiver, JoAnn Rice.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Addie (nee Holstein) Price.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. The Rev. Hank Williams will officiate. Burial will be private.
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James A. Jansen |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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James A. Jansen
Memorial Funeral Mass for James A. Jansen, 81, of Willoughby, will be 10 a.m. Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. (Family and friends are to meet at the church.)
Mr. Jansen died Monday, July 15, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born May 19, 1927, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident for more than 35 years, living in Eastlake before moving to Willoughby.
He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society of the church and a lector at the Sunday noon Mass. He was a member of CAYOMA and was past president and served many years as parliamentarian. He was also a U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Jansen retired after working in sales for many years.
He was the beloved husband of 42 and a half years to Marian (nee Sorrentino) Jansen; loving father of John R. Jansen of Willoughby and Michael J. Jansen of Willoughby; grandfather of Daniel, Nicholas, Joseph and John; brother of Jean (Hank) Svoboda of Parma and Ann Shutack of Chagrin Falls; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Ann (Holtwick) Jansen; and siblings, Clement Jansen, Jerome Jansen, Joseph Jansen, Herman Jansen Jr., Sr. Ann Catherine H.H.M., Kathryn Marvin and Marion Stockmaster.
Burial will be 1 p.m. Friday at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman.
Donations in his name may be made in care of the family.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
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Rose Fatica |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Rose (nee Zana) Fatica
Rose (nee Zana) Fatica, age 85, entered into eternal rest peacefully July 10, 2008, surrounded by her loving family.
Rose was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army.
She was the beloved wife of nearly 60 years to Alexander; dearest mother of Domenic (wife, Chris), Victoria (husband, Don) Latessa and Susan; beloved grandmother of Angie, Tina, Nathan, Lisa, Gina, Alex and Rose; great-grandmother of five; "Aunt Rose" to many; and friend to many more.
There will be a memorial service 9:30 a.m. Saturday, July 19, 2008, at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Inurnment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery in Cleveland.
Donations in Rose's memory are suggested to the family, which will be used by the Activities Department of HCR Manor Care.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funerals in Willoughby and Mentor.
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Charles Ray Satterfield |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Charles Ray Satterfield
Charles Ray Satterfield, 74, of Willoughby, died July 10, 2008, at LakeWest Hospital in Willoughby.
Born Oct. 24, 1933, in Fairmont, W.Va., he had lived in Cleveland before moving to Willoughby 30 years ago.
He was a HAM radio operator.
Mr. Satterfield had worked at the General Electric Quartz Plant-Powder Division for 40 years, retiring in 1995.
Survivors are his wife, Carolyn (nee Lucas) Satterfield of Willoughby; son, Ray (Dale) Satterfield of Florida; daughters, Becky (Parrish) Potter of Alabama, Melanie Simpkins of California and Traci (Bob) Cuellar of Mississippi; brother, Ron Satterfield of West Virginia; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be private.
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Frank B. Peters |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Frank B. Peters
Funeral Mass for Frank P. Peters, 72, of Mentor, will be 11 a.m. Monday at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
Mr. Peters died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at Hospice House in Cleveland.
Born April 7, 1936, in Cleveland, he had been a Lake County resident of 50 years living in Mentor.
He was a member of St. John Vianney Church in Mentor, where he was a former CCD teacher, reader at the church and CYO coach. He was a member of SABR (Society of American Baseball Research). He self published a book "REAL Major League Baseball," which is in the Hall of Fame Library in Cooperstown, N.Y.
Mr. Peters was a 1953 graduate of Cathedral Latin High School and received his undergraduate degree from Borromeo and John Carroll University. He received his graduate degree from John Carroll University.
Mr. Peters taught for 33 years, teaching English, Latin and philosophy. He taught at St. Joseph, Kirtland and for many years at Brush High School. He also coached baseball, football and basketball while teaching. He was retired.
Mr. Peters taught at Lakeland Community College and at the Academy of Court Reporting. He was very active in sports and coached many Connie Mack teams. He enjoyed lecturing, watching sports and his circle of friends.
He lived life the way he wanted to. He was a maverick spirit, a true character loved by his family and friends. He instilled the importance of education and independent thinking in his children and was very proud that all six children graduated from Lake Catholic High School and John Carroll University.
He was the beloved husband of Mary M. (Dwyer) Peters; loving father of Terri (Jim) Webb of Euclid, Mary (Patrick) Figoli, Frank P. Peters, John T. (Tina) Peters of S. Euclid, Jeanine (Kevin) Peters Wojciechowski of Olmsted Township, and Karen M. Peters of Cleveland; grandfather of Michael Baxter, Katie and Joey Webb and Angelina Peters; brother of Dolores (Patrick) Vuyancih of Euclid, Christine (Robert) DiCello of Kirtland Hills and John (Regina) Peters of Eastlake; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mathilda (nee Draveczky) Peters; and siblings, Steve Peters and Terese Peters.
Friends may call from 3 to 5 and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
The family suggests contributions in his name be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119, Cathedral Latin Alumni Fund, or St. John Vianney Food Bank, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060.
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Stephen M. Oznowich |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Stephen M. Oznowich
Eucharistic services for Stephen M. Oznowich, 63, of Mentor, will be 11 a.m. Saturday at St. James Episcopal Church, 131 North State St., Painesville.
Mr. Oznowich died Tuesday, July 8, 2008, at his residence in Mentor.
Born Aug. 13, 1944, in Chardon, he had been a Lake County resident for more than 30 years.
He was a member of St. James Episcopal Church in Painesville and AOSCA R/C Car Club. He enjoyed NASCAR racing and Sprint cars. He was also a proud member of AA for over 26 years.
Mr. Oznowich was the owner/operator of OZZCO Tool for more than 40 years.
He was the beloved husband of Anna Marie (nee Jesensek) Oznowich; loving father of Steven J. (Kellie) Oznowich of Mentor and Stephanie M. Oznowich of Mentor; son of Nellie (nee Demeduk) Oznowich of Euclid; brother of Carol (Phil) Walczak of Euclid and John (Hanna) Oznowich of Windsor; son-in-law of Anna Jesensek of Kirtland; and uncle of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Oznowich; and father-in-law, Steve Jesensek. He was also joined by his beloved family dog, Holly, July 9, 2008.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor. Burial will be held at a later date.
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Della Mae Katherine Walker Svirsky Gorslene |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Della Mae Katherine
Walker Svirsky Gorslene
Della Mae Katherine Walker Svirsky Gorslene, 89, previously of Jefferson, passed away peacefully at home in Mentor.
She was born in Johnstown, N.Y. to Leon and Daisy Mae Walker.
Della served as a Navy nurse during World War II, and continued her career in nursing for more than 40 years.
She was the wife of the late Walter J. Svirsky and Kenneth V. Gorslene; and was the sister of the late Carolyn Wright.
She is survived by her children, Sandra (Lee) Dalton, Susanne Mayle, Sunni (Dale) Pitra, Walter (Betsy) Svirsky, Mary Svirsky, and Renee (Frank) Petro; loving grandmother to 12 grandchildren; and loving great-grandmother of nine great-grandchildren.
She will rest at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes of Willoughby and Mentor.
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Howard J. Baird Jr. |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Howard J. Baird Jr.
Howard J. Baird Jr., passed July 6, 2008, in Boynton Beach, Fla.
He left us for the most beautiful part of his journey, an eternity witnessing the glory and majesty of God!
Born June 10, 1922, in Cleveland, He had been a resident of Cleveland, Euclid and Richmond Heights neighborhoods for over 60 years.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II, and was an EAME recipient of six Bronze Stars and Good Conduct Award.
Mr. Baird had a successful sales career with Chilton Publishing, and he enjoyed life most when spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Upon retirement, he moved with his wife to Boynton Beach, Fla., and was a longtime member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Rita M. Baird (nee Prinzel) for 50 years. He was the devoted father of Michael J. Baird (Jacqueline) of Kirtland Hills, Gregg T. Baird (Leslie) of Euclid, Carol A. Glaser (Bob) of Chardon, and David H. Baird of Boynton Beach, Fla.; loving grandfather of Jennifer, Jessica, Ian, James, Christy, Danielle, Kelsey, Jack and Rachel; dear brother of Jack Baird (Barbara) of Willoughby Hills, and Robert Baird (Geri) of Maumee; and uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass will be 12:15 p.m. Friday at the Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Road, Kirtland. (Friends are to meet at church.) Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
Donations in his name may be made to Hospice of Palm Beach County, 4460 Medical Center Way, West Palm Beach, FL 33407.
Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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Edward "Smooth" E. Clinger |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Edward E. "Smooth"
Clinger
Funeral Mass for Edward E. Clinger, 70, of Mentor, will be 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. John Vianney Church,
7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor.
Mr. Clinger died July 6, 2008, at Hospice House on E. 185th St., in Cleveland.
Born Nov. 29, 1937, in Lakewood, Ed and his family moved to Willoughby in 1948, where he attended Immaculate Conception and Willoughby Union High School (class of 1956). He also attended Kent State University and American Institute of Banking.
Mr. Clinger worked throughout Lake County, including Lake County National Bank, Union Sand and Supply, Clinger Realty, and retired from Miltronics, Inc.
Ed was a member of Lake County Farmers' Conservation Club and the Sunday morning Hagan's Golf League. He loved vacationing, campfires, fishing, his daughter's chocolate chip cookies, The Browns and The Indians and was known for his sense of humor.
Survivors are his wife and soulmate, Jacqueline (nee Sestak), whom he married June 18, 1960; children, John
Edward (fiancee, Delea Medina) of Tampa, Fla., and Mary (Keith) Glivic of Canonsburg, Pa.; grandchildren, Cassie, Jessica and Zack Glivic; brother, Richard of Huntsburg; sisters-in-law, Eleanor, Marian and Joan Clinger; aunts, Mary Clinger of Cleveland and Mary Ellen Hoeflich of Florida; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; and dear family friends, Nancy Scheurmann, Janet Rose, Gary Perkins and best bud "Charlie."
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Helen (nee Pryor) Clinger; brothers, Jim, Bob and Tom and sister-in-law, Jo Clinger.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.
The family wishes to thank the staff of The Cleveland Clinic and Hospice of the Western Reserve for their care, compassion and concern.
Contributions may be made in Ed's memory to St. John Vianney Food Pantry, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor,
OH 44060; Christ Child Society, 1535-R Mentor Ave., Painesville OH 44077, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St., Cleveland OH 44119.
"The measure of a man is not what he has, but what he is."
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Loretta E. Reese |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Loretta E. Reese
Loretta E. Reese 82, died July 3, 2008, at her daughter's home in Madison, after a three week battle with cancer.
She was born in July 11, 1925, in Painesville, to Lester W. and Ruth E. (Abrams) Jones.
Loretta graduated from Perry High School in 1944. On May 1, 1948, she married Robert C. Reese of Windsor and they recently celebrated their 60th anniversary.
Loretta was a member of the Madison Avenue Church of Christ in Painesville. During her lifetime, she served God in various ways; Sunday school teacher superintendent, co-treasurer, V.B.S. director, V.B.S. craft director, designer of Madrigal banners, and sewing costumes for alive nativity scene. She also authored two craft books for standard Publishing Co. Family was important to her and she prayed for them daily.
She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Reese of Perry; daughter, Nicolette (C. Frank) White of Madison; three grandchildren, Angela (Leland) Alexander of Ashtabula, Charles (Jennifer) White of Leroy, and Crystal White of Ashtabula; four great-grandchildren, Davista and Lee Alexander and Joshua and Noah White, all of Ashtabula; sister, Shirley Fumich of Port Orange, Fla.; and brother, Willard Jones of Madison.
Loretta was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Ruth Jones.
A celebration of life will be conducted by Elmer Spence 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 2008, at the Mentor Church of Christ, 7201 Burridge Ave., Mentor. Burial will be in Perry Cemetery.
Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor.
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Thomas G. Moore |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Thomas G. Moore
Funeral Mass for Thomas G. Moore, 81, of Euclid, will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church, 19951 Lake Shore Blvd., Euclid.
Mr. Moore died Monday, July 7, 2008, at Manor Care Nursing Facility in Willoughby.
Born Sept. 29, 1926, in Cleveland, he had been a lifetime resident of Euclid.
He was a member of Holy Cross Church, where he served as an usher for 49 years, Euclid Elks, and the V.F.W. Post in Euclid. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He enjoyed golf, hunting, and was an avid sports fan.
Mr. Moore was the owner/operator of Moore Mold & Die Company in Euclid before his retirement.
He was the loving father of Mary T. Moore of Cleveland and Matthew J. Moore of Cleveland; grandfather of Thomas Moore, Tia (Vince) LoDuca and Scarlett Moore; great-grandfather of Lianna, Alisa, Geena and Enzo; brother of Jane (Paul) Michello of Willoughby and dear friend of Jane Sweeney of Willoughby.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peg (nee Reilly) Moore; loving son, Michael J. Moore; and great-grandson, Michael.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland.
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George S. Pikelis |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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George S. Pikelis
Funeral Mass for George S. Pikelis, age 53, of Signal Hill, Calif., will be 12 noon Monday at the Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mr. Pikelis died July 5, 2008, at his residence in California.
Born Aug. 18, 1954, in Cleveland, he was originally from Kirtland and had lived in California for 35 years.
He was a 1972 graduate of Kirtland High School and a U.S. Navy veteran.
Mr. Pikelis was an electrician.
He was the beloved son of Lillian R. Pikelis (nee Zelazny) of Kirtland; brother of Linda S. (Butch) Moats of Perry and David M. (Katherine) Pikelis of Richmond Heights; uncle of Jason (Jennifer) Moats of Mentor, Theresa (Mark) Guerrieri of Eastlake, Kevin (Cinthia) Moats of Perry and Nicole Moats of Minneapolis, Minn.; great-uncle of six nieces and nephews; longtime companion of Krystal Kozak of Signal Hill, Calif.; and best friend and business partner of Keith Strickland of California.
His father, George J. Pikelis, is deceased.
Friends may call from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Monday at the McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. Fr. Louis Pizmoht will officiate the Mass. Burial will be in South Kirtland Cemetery.
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James Alan Troeter |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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James Alan Troeter
Services for James Alan Troeter, 48, of Madison, will be 5 p.m. Wednesday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), Mentor.
Mr. Troeter died Friday, July 4, 2008.
Born Sept. 5, 1959, in Cleveland, he had been a lifetime resident of Lake County.
He was a 1977 graduate of Willoughby South High School. He was an avid outdoorsman, who enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping.
A talented cabinet maker, he was the owner of Great Lakes Cabinet Company in Eastlake.
He was the loving father of Austin J. Troeter; beloved son of James F. Troeter of Thompson and Phyllis M. Demaske of Richmond Heights; brother of Kathleen A. (Mike) Facer of Roaming Shores, Sheri L. Kovello of Willowick and Steven J. (Theresa) Troeter of Euclid; uncle of eight; and maternal grandson of Frank and Ruth Lapinskas of Euclid.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, John and Thelma Troeter.
Friends may call from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service. Pastor Dale Diggs of New Promise Church in Kirtland will officiate. Burial will be private.
Family and friends will gather at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a celebration of Jim's life at the Eastlake Marina, 36000 Reeves Road, Eastlake.
The family suggests contributions in his name be made at any Charter One Bank to the memorial fund for Jimmy Troeter for his son, Austin.
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Mary Ann Schmikla Lukianowicz |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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MaryAnn Schmikla
Lukianowicz
Funeral services for MaryAnn Schmikla-Lukianowicz (nee Francis), age 58, of Painesville, will be held 8:30 p.m. Monday at The McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., Mentor (Route 615, north of Route 2).
MaryAnn died Thursday, July 3, 2008, at her daughter's residence in Willoughby, surrounded by her family after a brief battle with cancer.
Born Dec. 21, 1949, in Cleveland, she was a Lake County resident for 50 years, living in Painesville and Willoughby.
MaryAnn was a waitress for over 30 years working at many area restaurants including Massiello's, Johnny's Room 24 and the Terrace Room Restaurant in Mentor as well as bring a bartender at many local taverns throughout Lake County.
She loved bingo and doing ceramics. She will be deeply missed by her family and all who knew her.
MaryAnn was the loving mother of Jacqueline R. Schmikla and Christine L. Schmikla, both of Willoughby; cherished grandmother of Lisa M. Fende, Joseph R. Schmikla and Jonathan L. Schmikla, all of Willoughby; devoted daughter of George Michael Francis of Perry; and dear sister of Linda (Woody) Wilson of Painesville, Judith (Ted) Knop of Mentor and Cheryl (Don) Getch of Perry. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Her mother, Vivian Francis (nee Woods) and brother, David E. Francis, are deceased.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in care of the family.
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Sylvia M. Welch |
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6330 Center Street Mentor, Ohio 44060 |
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Sylvia M. (Keller) Welch
Sylvia M. (Keller) Welch, 70, of Mentor, died Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at her residence in Mentor after a long illness.
Born Jan. 2, 1938, in Columbus, she had been a Lake County resident for 43 years, living in Madison and Mentor.
Sylvia graduated with honors from Bexley High School in 1955. She was active for years with Boy Scout Troop 380, and also took in hundreds of orphaned animals each year. She was an avid Gold Wing Rider and was involved with the Blue Knights and Knights Ladies,
She was the beloved wife of Terry Welch, whom she married May 31, 1958, the day of her grandparent's wedding anniversary; loving mother of April Welch-McNeal of Erie, Pa., and Pat (Teresa) Welch of Corvallis, Ore.; grandmother of Robin, Chasity and Jennifer; and sister of Charlene Boring, Shirley Rider, and Carmen Rowley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Evelyn (Curtis) Keller; and brother, Jack Keller.
Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 6330 Center St., (Route 615, north of Route 2), in Mentor. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made in her name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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Esther B. Proffitt |
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38001 Euclid Ave Willoughby, Ohio 44094 |
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Esther B.
(nee Woodring) Proffitt
Memorial services for Esther B. (nee Woodring) Proffitt, 79, of Willoughby, will be 8:30 p.m. Thursday at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home, 38001 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
Mrs. Proffitt entered into peace Wednesday, July 2, 2008, at Manor Care Nursing Facility in Willoughby with her family at her side.
Born Sept. 11, 1928, in Boone, N.C., she had been a Lake County resident for 51 years, living in Willoughby.
She taught ceramics and was an excellent seamstress and quilter. She was a volunteer for the Cancer Society, and was a very giving person, helping and participating in medical research studies. She was very devoted to her family.
She was the loving mother of Shelia (Mark) Proffitt Hoffman of Willoughby and Steven W. (Denise Tripepi) Proffitt of Willoughby; and cherished grandmother of Matthew Steven Hoffman, Jacob Kyle Proffitt and Andrew Henry Hoffman.
She was the beloved wife of 45 years to the late Loyd Silas Proffitt, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, who passed away in 1997; and daughter of the late Frank Lewis and Mattie Elnora (nee Moretz) Woodring.
Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. The Rev. Brian Badley-Bonner of Hospice of the Western Reserve will officiate. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, at Esther's request, donations are suggested in her name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
"Make sure to tell your loved ones that you love them." Esther
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