Archives for June 2009

EVELYN MARIE BUESCHER (nee Schumacher), aged 92 years, beloved wife of the late Fred, dearest mother of Stephen (wife Ila) and Carol Santoro (husband Joseph), loving grandmother of Elizabeth Herron (husband Robert) and Susan Woodmansee (husband David), cherished great-grandmother of William Herron and Benjamin and Matthew Woodmansee, devoted daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth (nee Kilian) Schumacher, fond sister of the late Arthur and Edward Schumacher and Florence Upp. Mrs. Buescher was a Continue reading

JACOB "JACK" GRUM, aged 92 years, beloved husband for 62 years to Mary (nee Lavric), dear father of Joseph (Ginger), Anna Paznar (Joseph) and Bernadette Plesnicar (Anthony deceased), loving grandfather of 9 and great-grandfather of 2, cherished brother of France, Matija, Ivanka and Anica (all of Slovenia). Mr. Grum died Monday at Hospice House in Cleveland. He was born on January 21, 1917 in Yugoslavia. He was a retired carpenter for Built-Rite Construction. He was a hard worker, who enjoyed Continue reading

MIKEL ARLEN NARTEN, aged 81 years, beloved husband for 62 years to Janet (nee Dunbar), dear father of Christopher Bruce (deceased), Jeffrey D., Beth Watts (husband Wayne) and Kara Ladaika (husband Chris), loving grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 5, cherished brother of Katy McGuire and the late Barbara Aring, Perry and Bruce, devoted uncle and great-uncle. Mr. Narten was the President and owner of Williard Sugar Company. He served as a Boy Scout Leader, was a volunteer for the Heights Continue reading

HARRY E. KNAUS - age 84 of Hambden Twp. Beloved husband of 58 years, of Mary (nee Grill); loving father of Rebecca (Gene) Nipple, Roderick and the late Lorelie; cherished grandfather of Lisa (Rony) Buie and Eric Mampel and great-grandfather of James, Tylor, Brett, Trey and Aiden; brother of the late Frank Knaus Jr. W.W. II Navy Veteran. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Wednesday July 1, 2009, at St. Mary's Church (Chardon). Interment Trumbull Twp. Cemetery. The family will receive friends at THE DAN Continue reading

MARK T. PLANISEK age 49 of Washington, DC, formerly of Willoughby Hills died suddenly June 24, 2009. Beloved son of the late Edward and Angela (nee Kodek). Cherished brother of Diane Summey (Paul) of NC, Lynn James (Terry) of VA, Edward (Phyllis), Janice Beal (David) and Michael (Joann). Devoted uncle of 13 and great-uncle of seven. Dearest nephew of Frances Wesner, Betty Wilson and Ann Planisek. Dear cousin and friend of many. Loving companion of Anne Mullen. A Mass of Christian Burial Continue reading

Andrew Richard "Andy" Ryant beloved former husband of Robbin (nee Brown; cherished father of Skyler Storm Ryant; loving son of Kathleen Wargo (nee Mungall) (husband Michael) and Terrance Ryant; dear brother of Christopher and Janet Ryant; treasured grandson of Donald and Anne Mungall; loving uncle of Brandon, Jaylon and Erin Ryant. The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Andy at THE DEJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills, Continue reading

CATHERINE M. "PEG" BIELLO (nee McGreal), age 62. Beloved mother of Jacqueline Hughey (husband Randy) of WV, James (wife Andreana) of VA, Tina and Kim Biello of VA. Loving grandmother of Makayla, Ashley and Isabella. Cherished daughter of Catherine (Kay) (nee Sutton) and the late Joseph McGreal. Dearest sister of Carolyn Olle (husband Michael, Jr.) and James McGreal (wife Alma) of NV. Dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend of many. Contributions may be made in Peg's memory to American Continue reading

GUIDO "LUKE" LUCA, aged 84 years, beloved husband of the late Florence (nee D'Ambrosia) and the late Rita (nee Salvo), dear father of Joseph (wife Christine), Mary Larkin (husband Timothy), Joanna Giranno (husband James), Delores Paventi (husband Martin deceased) and Betty Grida (husband Sam), loving grandfather of Christie Cefaratti (husband Paul), Martina Zellman (husband Jason), Melissa Nykulak (husband Nick), Victoria Longano (husband Patrick), and many other grandchildren, Continue reading

THERESA H. BANDELOW (nee Gojsza), age 78. Beloved mother of Catherine Nagg (husband Richard) and Robert E. III (wife Roseann). Loving grandmother of Stephanie, Kylene, Robert E. IV, Christopher, Susan, Alyssa and Amanda. Cherished sister of Rita Lesko (husband Imre), and the late Elizabeth, Joseph (wife Mary deceased), John, and William (wife Sonia) Gojsza. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 27, 2009 at St. Clare Catholic Church, 5659 Mayfield Rd., Continue reading