Obituaries

MARY LOUISE ADAMS (nee Smolar), aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Edward, loving sister of 8 (all deceased), fond aunt and great-aunt.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in the Marian Chapel of Gesu Catholic Church at 10 AM. Entombment All Souls. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID.

 

JANET E. LUCAS (nee Martin), age 87, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2017. Janet was preceded in death by her parents Wayne and Lillian Martin and her brother Allen Martin. Janet is survived by her children Laurie Terrace, Jill (Rick) Ullett, and Lesley Carr (Robert Dodge). Stepchildren, Lynn (Bill) Richardson, and Rick (Patti) Lucas. Grandchildren, Daniel Terrace, Jr., Michelle...

JOHN J. GRUTTADAURIO age 57, awesome father and best friend of Megan; beloved son of Joseph and Edith (nee Lembo); loving big brother of Ali; former husband of Betsy (nee Poduska); dear nephew, cousin and friend of many.

John was born on November 12, 1959 in Cleveland and passed away on December 31, 2016. He was a resident of Cleveland....

FLORENCE ELLEN CONGER (nee Schreiner), aged 78 years, beloved wife for 60 years to David L. Sr., dear mother of Sharon (Kirk Brown), David L., Jr. (Helen), Daniel and Andrew, loving grandmother of William (Erin) and Benjamin Brown, Heather, Frances, Catherine, Emily and Edward Conger, great-grandmother of Hayden and Aubrey Brown, cherished sister of Robert Schreiner (Harriet), devoted sister-in-law to...

THOMAS R. FERAN, SR age 90, beloved husband for 65 years of Adeline (nee Silvaroli); loving father of Thomas, Jr (wife Amy) and Timothy; devoted grandfather of Meghan Kleon (husband Austin), Spencer (wife Lisa), Christopher, Caroline and great-grandfather of Owen and Jules; cherished son of the late Edward and Julia (nee Mannen); dearest brother of the late Edward (wife Jean),...

DUANE A. “DEE” MARTUCCI age 71, loving father of Michael (wife Christine), Chrissy Burgess (husband Phil), Michael and Gina; devoted grandfather of Maddy Rackovan (husband Mitch), Gracie, Celia and Sophie Martucci, Joey and Danny Burgess, Jacob and Justin Biggom; cherished son of the late Ernest and Evelyn (nee Kulow); dearest brother of Ronald (wife Kathleen), Gary (wife Doreen) and Richard...

FRANK L. VECCIA age 77 of Mayfield Heights passed away December 30, 2016. Beloved Husband of Doreen (nee Sabetta), Cherished Father of Desiree Worthing (Brian), and Amber Rahas (Pete) Loving Grandfather of Jacob (deceased), Gracie, Pete and Dominic. Dear Brother-in-law of Chuck and Susan Sabetta.

Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 3, 2017., 10:00 A.M. at St. Francis of...

KATHERINE ROSE ARCECI (nee Mauro) age 97, beloved wife of the late Amedeo; loving mother of Kathy Ramage, Carol Augustine (husband Edward, deceased), Jerry (wife Donna), and Mary Beth Nelson (husband Gary); devoted grandmother of Katie Augustine (Bill Boronkay), Holly Lapine (husband Noah), Amy Papesh (husband J.R.), Lauren Nelson and Anthony, great-grandmother of Johnny and Ryan Papesh, Madeleine, Lilly and...

CHARLES R. FROELICH age 89, beloved husband for 35 years of Theresa (nee Sumen); loving father of Charles Jr. (wife Shari), Karen Toth (husband Michael), and Angela Percassi (nee Velotta) (husband Peter); devoted grandfather of Mia, Nicholas, Dylan, Emma, and Leah; dearest brother of the late Robert Froelich and Margaret Cavolo; dear uncle, great-uncle, and friend of many.

Chuck was...

SAMUEL JAMES RONIS age 26, beloved son of Peter and Nanette (nee Norton); loving brother of Benjamin; devoted grandson of J. Brad and the late Virginia Norton, Betty-Ann and the late Norman Ronis; cherished nephew of J. Christopher and Kathy Norton, Douglas and Vickie Norton, Iain and Brenda Ronis; dearest cousin of Emily Ronis, Nicole Roeder, and Angela Horton.

Sam...

FRANCIS C. STASICK “CHAS”, aged 96 years, beloved husband of the late Olga (nee Derczo), dear father of Diana Acton (husband Patrick), Betsy Lerch (husband Dan), and Les (wife Carmela), loving grandfather of Jon (wife Jamie) and Matthew (wife Natacha) Acton, Christina Shepherd (husband Jacob), Robin and Doug Lerch, and Allison Hager (husband Tyler), great-grandfather of 6, cherished brother of...

 

ANTHONY R. RUSSO, Jr. age 76, beloved husband for 48 years of Judith (nee Lapka); loving father of Michael (wife Athena), Philip and Peter; devoted grandfather of Christina; dearest brother of Antoinette Evans (husband Lawrence); dear brother-in-law, uncle and great-uncle of many.

Anthony was born on August 18, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on December 25,...

JAMES B. WILLIS age 66, born on February 19, 1950 in Columbus, Ohio passed away on December 25, 2016. He was the beloved husband for 35 years of Kathy (Hoffman) Willis (nee Calvert); loving father of Kelly Hoffman (fiancé Ken Barton) and Connie Brazauskas (fiancé Michael Oliver); devoted grandfather of Andrew Arabie, Jayson Brazauskas, Katherine Arabie, Robert Brazauskas, Manny DelPinal,...

THOMAS G. “TOM” McDONALD, 88, of Chardon, entered into eternal life Friday, December 23, 2016 surrounded by his family at his home.

Tom was born August 15, 1928 in Chardon, OH to the late John and Helen (nee Keoth) McDonald. He graduated from Chardon High School in 1948. Tom was employed with the U.S Post office and eventually became the...

Rev. Mr. Donald W. Lobdell

Born August 21, 1939

Son of Samuel H. Lobdell and Lillian Lisuch. Brother to Douglas Lobdell. Married to Sarah Caughey Lobdell “Sally” on September 9, 1967. Father to Daniel (deceased), Joseph (wife Elizabeth Gierlach “Lisa”), Elizabeth (husband John Rowe), and Mark (wife Mary B.). Grandfather to Ben, Tony, Emily, Andy, Jacob, Noah, Katrina, Mark, Maddy,...

Vinko Zalac, (71) of Wickliffe, Ohio passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born November 1, 1945 in Croatia. He worked for Enterprise Welding for 15 years. He was a dedicated, hard worker. He was very handy and able to fix almost anything. He always put his family first and loved them dearly.

Vinko...

MICHAEL L. DiNALLO age 59, beloved husband for 33 years of Lori (nee Lewins); loving father of Vincent (wife Brittany), Joseph, Sally and Daniel; cherished son of Giocondino and the late Antoinette (nee Discenza); dearest brother of Lucy, David (wife Theresa) and Lisa Formichelli (husband Frank); treasured son-in-law of William Lewins and the late Geraldine (nee Dotson); dearest brother-in-law of...