Scroll to the end of the post to view Millie's life tribute video. Born in Ljubljana, Slovenia, on October 22, 1923, Milica “Millie” Ovnič (nee Žonta) died peacefully on December 28, 2020. Millie’s warm smile, kind heart, amazing courage, and steadfast faith touched all who knew her and provided her family and many friends an unsurpassed model for living life with joy. She grew up in Slovenia during a troubling time of civil conflict, fleeing on foot from Slovenia in May 1945 and Continue reading
Archives for December 2020
Michael Andrew Smolinsky
MICHAEL ANDREW SMOLINSKY, born Dec. 17, 1962 and passed away Dec. 28, 2020 at the age of 58, beloved cherished son of parents Michael John and Laurine M. (nee Janis). A graduate of Lake Catholic H.S., Lakeland Community College and a B.S. Degree from John Carroll University. He had a love of the outdoors, especially fishing, and was a member of TRW Rod and Gun Club and honorary member of WESLACO Sportsman’s Club. He was a kind, caring and courageous son who faced life’s illness hurdles. He Continue reading
Betty Monroe
BETTY MARIE MONROE (nee Pugel), age 91; beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Monica Gaffney (husband Kevin deceased), Michelle Stark (husband Richard), and Michael (wife Brenda); devoted grandmother of Cortni Russell (husband Kevin), Cyle and Kelsey Gaffney, Lindsey and Richard Stark, and Michael (wife Katie), Mason, and Tyler (wife Trisha) Monroe, and great-grandmother of Scarlett and Keegan; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Boldin) Pugel; dearest sister of the Continue reading
Regina Yerak
REGINA HELENE YERAK Longtime Willoughby Hills, Ohio, resident Regina, 90, died on December 29, 2020, due to complications from the novel coronavirus. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Raymond Anton Yerak, her mother, Jane, her sole sibling, William, who died in the Battle of the Bulge, and her infant daughter Nina. Survivors include her five children, Yvonne (Jack), Renee (John), William, Rebecca, Kurt (Marni), and two grandsons, Kent and Kurt. Ray and Regina Continue reading
Judith Netzband
JUDITH ANN NETZBAND (nee Furcsik) age 78, beloved wife for 50 years of the late David Netzband; loving mother of Michael Netzband (wife Susan) and Kristin Pohlig (husband Taylor); devoted grandmother of Ian, Harper, and Christian; cherished daughter of the late John and Anna (nee Preszichan) Furcsik; dearest sister of John Furcsik (wife Sandra) and Sandra Holpit (husband Richard, deceased); dear aunt and great-aunt of many. Judith was born in Cleveland on December 17, 1942 and passed away Continue reading
Jean Vitek
JEAN VITEK (nee Campbell) age 87, beloved wife of the late Frank; loving mother of Richard B. (companion Linda Lindsay), Jenni S. Vitek (partner Karen Massoni), and Melissa A. Matoney (husband Michael); devoted grandmother of Colin and Devin Cargile, Kristen Vitek, Kayle Johnson (husband Ben) and special Grandma V to Ashley Ramsak Wolfe and Andrew Ramsak; cherished daughter of the late George and Jean (nee Brown) Campbell; dearest sister of the late Commander Robert, USN and John Campbell; Continue reading
Eileen Gattozzi
EILEEN M. GATTOZZI (nee Knific) age 89, beloved wife of the late Nichola; loving mother of Lorene Radis (husband Albert), J. Jerry (wife Sandra), and Mary Lynn (Timothy DeJohn deceased) ; devoted grandmother of Marissa Puglisi (husband Joe), Albert Radis, Jeremy Gattozzi (wife Victoria), Cara and Cortney Colak, Krysta Gattozzi (fiancé Daniel Krause), and great-grandmother of Mia Puglisi, Lia Gattozzi and Gianna Gattozzi; cherished daughter of the late Frank and Mary (nee Donat) Knific; dearest Continue reading
Sister. Hedy Marie Olesky, SND
Please hold in your prayers our dear Sister Hedy Marie who entered into eternal life very quietly and peacefully on Sunday evening, December 27, at our Health Care Center. Sister was 88 years old (July 23, 1932) and a Sister of Notre Dame for 44 years. Throughout her life, Sister Hedy Marie was devoted to her family—loving and caring for her now deceased parents and twelve siblings. She was a masterful, creative teacher of primary grade students and felt especially privileged to prepare Continue reading
Wilma Severinac
WILMA SEVERINAC age 94, was born on April 30, 1926 and passed away peacefully on December 28, 2020 at Maple Ridge Senior Living in Willoughby. Wilma worked for Osborne Manufacturing until she retired. Wilma is survived by her friend Elaine Zettelmeyer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Veronica Severinac. PRIVATE FAMILY SERVICES WILL BE OBSERVED. Burial will take place at Highland Park Cemetery. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH Continue reading
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