Obituaries

Ann Helmuth Allard (1950-2017)

 Ann Helmuth grew up on Cedar Hill in Cleveland, where as a child she could watch steam locomotives and count the coal cars rumbling by. The rapid transit runs there now.

Her father Don worked at Linderme Tube, and her mother Ruth Walter was the archivist at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU).

Ann graduated from...

FERDINAND O. KRECIC age 92, beloved husband for 50 years of Marija (nee Strancar); loving father of Anthony and Mary Ellen Shepard, PhD (husband Dale, MD); devoted grandfather of Maria, Eva, Anthony, Anna, Matthew, Sophia, Benjamin, and Ella Shepard; cherished son of the late Ferdinand and Frances (nee Cehovin).

Ferdinand was born September 30, 1925 in Cleveland and passed away...

ELIZABETH ANN MARTELLO, aged 56 years, passed away suddenly on Oct. 24, 2017, beloved mother of Robert (wife Monica) and step-mother to Angelo and Angela, loving grandmother of Robert Jr., Briannah, Alexia, Ryan, Tyler and Hunter, devoted daughter of Sally (nee Kearns) and the late Michael, cherished sister of Rae and Michelle, treasured companion to Bob Miller.

Mass of Christian...

CECIL W. STARLIN age 86, beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Fulton); loving father of Darlene and the late Joni Underwood and Jeanine Humphrey; devoted grandfather of Greg Snyder, Alycia Davis, Ken Humphrey, and Shane and great-grandfather of 6; U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Cecil to...

Judith A. Panton (nee Duncan) age 81. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Panton and Louis Polcyn. Devoted companion of Bill Fakult (the Ice Cream Man). Loving mother of Erin Ann Znidar (Paul) and Edward Polcyn (Debra), stepmother of Cynthia Mills and Laurie Hughes. Loving grandmother of Judy Znidar and Matthew Polcyn. Dear sister of Mary Ellen Eismon (Jack), Margaret...

DORIS P. GULAS (nee Peters), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Frank, dearest mother of John, cherished daughter of the late John and Adele (nee Harbart) Peters, devoted aunt to Marion Macko (husband John). A sincere thank-you to the staff at Brookdale of Richmond Heights and to Grace Hospice for their compassion and care of Doris.

Doris was...

NORA G. TAMBASCIO (nee Rondini), aged 92 years, beloved wife of 62 years to the late Robert; dearest mother of Robert T, deceased (wife Carol Koehler), and Diane Stimburys (husband Richard Smith); loving grandmother of Donna Tanner (husband David), Mary Ticchione (husband William, Sr.), Kevin Tambascio (wife Sara), and David Tambascio; adoring great-grandmother of Madeline Tanner, William Ticchione Jr. and...

ANTHONY J. “TONY” PODERIS age 86, beloved husband for 27 years of Joyce M. Braun; loving father of Reed (wife Alissa) of NV and Joy Poderis ~ children of Joanne Poderis; devoted grandfather of Frank Zamecnik and Jacob Poderis; cherished son of the late Anthony and Mary (nee Zelinski); dearest brother of the late Edward (wife Patricia).

Tony was born...

FRANCES ROGELJ age 81; beloved wife for 55 years of Hubert; loving mother of Frances Christopher of TX and Mary Ann Janek (husband Joseph); devoted grandmother of Damien and Karl Vild.

Frances was born February 14, 1936 in Slovenia and passed away October 19,2017 at Hospice House in Cleveland. She was a resident of Willoughby Hills for 35 years, previously...

PATRICIA THERESA O’HANLON, aged 87 years, beloved daughter of the late Thomas R. and Thelma (nee Hagan), devoted sister of Bernadette Ann, cherished cousin of John Howell, and a treasured friend of many. Patricia was a 22 years member of the Humility of Mary Order in Villa Maria, PA., had a Masters Degree from the University of Illinois, was a...

ROBERT STAGER, aged 89 years, passed away July 29, 2017. Beloved father of Christopher Stager, father-in-law to Frances Stager, loving grandfather of James and Andrew Stager, devoted son of the late John and Leah, cherished brother of the late Jack Stager and Mary Maryan, doting uncle, friend and mentor. Mr. Stager was a United States Navy Veteran. In lieu of...

CARMIE AMATA, aged 83 years, passed away Sept. 20, 2017. Beloved mother of Christopher Stager, mother-in-law to Frances Stager, loving grandmother of James and Andrew Stager, devoted daughter of the late Mary (nee Natale) and Anthony Amato, cherished sister of Mary Ann Amato and the late Joey and James Amato, doting aunt of Russell Davis, Anthony Davis and their children....

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS SWYT age 65, beloved husband for 40 years of Barbara (nee Liptock); loving father of Jennifer Estafen (husband Christopher), Catherine Schmidt (husband Kevin), and Mark; devoted grandfather of Blane and Brayden Schmidt; cherished son of the late John and Eleanor (nee Malak); dearest brother of John Jr. (wife Karen), Margaret and Matthew (wife Linda); dear uncle and great-uncle...

ROBERT BRUCE FINNIE, aged 53 years, dearly beloved husband for 12 years to Janelle (nee Butcher), loving and proud dad of Jacob “Jake” (age 11), devoted son of the late James and Marilyn (nee Mayer), cherished brother of Carolyn Jasin (Alvidas), fond uncle of Daniel and David Jasin, treasured son-in-law to Gene and Carol (nee Hisey) Butcher, survived by “the...

CHRSITIAN DUSSING age 92, beloved husband of the late Mae Jean (nee Davis); loving father of Connie Dustman (husband Wayne), Christian (wife Maria) and David (wife Barbara); devoted grandfather of Jamieson (wife Courtney), Matthew (wife Katelyn) and Emily and great-grandfather of 3; cherished son of the late Philip, Margaretha (nee Schwarz) and Elfriede; dearest brother of the late Philip; dear...

Nola B. Vargo (nee: Flannery), age 85, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2017 at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon. She was the devoted wife for 64 years of recently deceased Steve E. Vargo; loving mother of Gary, Larry, Ricky Smith, and the late Steven and Darryl; devoted grandmother of Nathan and great-grandmother of Ayden; cherished daughter of the...

MARION AMATO (nee Consolo), aged 101, beloved wife of the late Mariano F. “Murray”, dearest mother of Karyn Alsip (husband Charles L.) and Carla-Jo Keller (husband Ted), loving grandmother of Sheila Bellini (Todd Deranek), Rev. Peter Bellini (Maria), Kristina Keller (Brian Barbarits), David Keller (Kelly) and Scott Keller, great-grandmother of Aaronne Bellini, Paolo Bellini, Christian Teodecki and Nicholas Deranek, cherished...

 

MARY C. BARTKOWICZ (nee Calanni), 91, of Shaker Heights, passed away October 9, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of Frank for 58 years, dearest mother of Norma Weir (husband Chip) and Paula Hart (husband Steven Simon), loving grandmother of Nate Weir, and Genevieve and Margot Simon, cherished daughter of the late Salvatore and Josephine (nee Pirello),...

JEFF PITRONE age 69, beloved husband for 43 years of Gayle (nee Haddad); loving father of Patrick (wife Colleen) and Jessica Jais (husband Aaron); devoted Papa of James, Sean, Lucy and Henry; cherished son of the late Peter and Mollie (nee McGrath); dearest brother of Michael “Mac” (wife Jeannie), Russell “Rusty” (wife Jerrie), Mark (wife Deborah) and Ellen Pitrone (husband...

Our dear Sister Mary Jonathan went home to God, very peacefully, Monday morning, October 9. Sister was truly a gift to our province and to our international congregation. She was known and respected for her leadership abilities, gracious manner, keen insights and deep spirituality. May Sister be welcomed into eternal life by our good and loving God.

The wake for...