Obituaries

REV. MR. MAYOR ROSS C. DeJOHN, SR. age 88, died peacefully, spiritually and with grace on November 19, 2016 at Hospice House surrounded by his family; together again with his beloved and devoted wife of 67 years Carmella “Mell” (nee Liuzzo), who died July 28, 2016; cherished father of Ross C., Jr (wife Patricia), Michael A. (wife Mary Alice and...

SALVATORE “SAM” STELLA age 72, beloved husband for 46 years of Rosalie (nee Ricco); loving father of Joseph (wife Lori), Anthony (wife Meredith), and Teresa Voyles (husband Bryan); devoted grandfather of Philip; cherished son of the late Giuseppe and Teresa (nee Brunello); dearest brother of Gaetano Stella, Biagio Stella (wife Giuseppina) and the late Caterina Morgano (husband Biagio), Carolina Parino...

JEFFREY L. MARKLE age 67, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Morin); loving father of Samantha and Rachel; cherished son of Theodore and Jeanne (nee Leech); dearest brother of Nancy Pollock (husband Robert) and Scott Markle (wife Glenna); dear uncle and great-uncle of many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Jeff’s memory to Cleveland Food Bank 15500 South...

JOHN F. “JACK” LAMBERT age 83, beloved husband for 61 years of Mary Lou (nee Kiernan); loving father of Lori Hoover (husband Jerry), Kathy Whitely (husband Dan), Patrick (wife Sara), Scott (wife Diane), and Mike (wife Jennifer); devoted grandfather of Jason (Julie), Ryan and Aaron Hoover, Gavin, Bryan, Morgan, Austin and Nolan Whitely, Brandon, Justin and Shawn Lambert, Jacob and...

LAURA A. (nee Caserta) CARCIOPPOLO

Laura A. Carcioppolo, 93, died on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Menorah Park surrounded by her family. Laura was born April 11, 1923 in Cleveland to the late Eugenia and Palma (nee Fazio) Caserta.

Laura embodied the slogan “We can do it” in everything that she did as she, too, was a riveter like Rosie....

Allan Glagola age 63, passed away after a long battle with complications from a brainstem stroke.Beloved husband of Sonia (nee Lekan), loving father of Stephen (Jackie) and grandfather of Oliver. Devoted son of Gizella (nee Vendel) and Michael Glagola (both deceased).Brother of Richard (Linda, deceased) and the late Michael S. (Sandy). Loving brother in law, uncle and great uncle. Cousin...

LORETO GENNARO “JIMMY” DiPALMA age 92, born in Oratino, Italy and devoted resident of Little Italy, beloved husband of the late Nancy (nee Iafelice); loving father of MaryJane Tomaselli (husband “Jack” deceased), Carmela Hayes (husband Joseph), and Pat (Marianne); devoted grandfather of Jennifer, Jonathon, Marissa, Joshua, Alina, and Alixzandra; great-grandfather “Nonno Jimmy” of 12; cherished son of the late Pasquale...

COLETTA M. HYLAND (nee Lavelle). Age 88.  Beloved wife of the late Leo J.  Dear daughter of the late James and Briget (Del) Lavelle.  Cherished mother and mother-in-law of Kathleen Sanborn and Dale Wojtowicz, Bob Sanborn (deceased), Jim, Patrick and Kathy, Leo P. and Beth, Mary Rose and Rick Oliver, John and Peggy, Bernie and Robin, Dan and Wendy, Marty...

CLARA JEAN “BECKY” VANCE (nee Beck) age 86, beloved wife of the late Robert; loving mother of Deborah Markell (husband John), Wendy Elzeer (husband John), Mark (wife Elizabeth) and the late Lynn Bukky (husband Ted); devoted grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 3; cherished daughter of the late Arthur and Ireta (nee Schwartz) Beck; dearest sister of the late Charles...

SEAN MICHAEL DEEGAN age 51, beloved son of the late Charles and Jean (nee Beyerle); cherished brother of Paul, Catherine, Patricia Brown, and Robin Karda.

Sean was a beloved member of the L’Arche Family of Cleveland for the past 18 years, which is based on the Beatitudes. He loved life in this community and his infectious smile warmed many hearts....

MICHAEL PALMISCIANO age 48, beloved son of Joseph and the late Antoinette “Toni” (nee Ladny); dearest brother of Rebecca Vdakakes (husband Paul) and John (wife Donna); dear uncle of Marissa, Francesca, Maria, and Vince.

Michael was born on May 28, 1968 in Cleveland and passed away on November 9, 2016. He was a life-long resident of South Euclid. Michael was...

RONALD L. PONN age 69, born on June 20, 1947 in Cleveland and passed away on November 8, 2016. He was the cherished son of Bonita (nee Craft) and the late John; dearest brother of John; treasured uncle of Brian (wife Bridget); dear great-uncle of Indica and Trevor.

Ronald was a life-long resident of Willoughby Hills. He graduated from Willoughby...

KATHLEEN ANNE TURNER, aged 73 years, beloved daughter of the late James B. and Marceline E. (nee Carter), dearest sister of Hal R. (wife Nancy), David E. (wife Adle) and Dennis C. (wife Sherrie), loving aunt, great-aunt and great-great-aunt, and a devoted friend to many. Kathy was a 1st Lt. with the United States Army Nurse Corps, serving in Vietnam....

ALFONSAS NEVULIS age 80. Lithuanian born he learned from his parents hard work and the love of family was the key to life. Right out of High School, Uncle Al joined the US Air Force, where he served his new country proudly for over 4 years. After his service he spent the next 40 years in the Eastlake area, working...

JOE E. RUST, aged 86 years, beloved husband for 42 years to the late Virginia (nee McCutcheon), dear father of John H. Eads (deceased)(wife Mary), loving grandfather of John E. Eads (wife Orsolya) and Richard W. Eads, devoted great-grandfather of Amber, Brandon, Dylan, Nathan and twins Emily and Sarah Eads, great-great-grandfather of Madelyn, fond brother of Jo Gebby and the...

Our dear Sister Mary Ritamae ended her earthly journey and was welcomed into new life on Tuesday, November 1, at 10:23 p.m. May she delight in God’s loving embrace as she joins the  company of all the saints in heaven!

The wake for Sister will be on Monday, November 7, from 2–4 and 7–9 with the prayer service at 7:00,...

LAWRENCE J. EVANS age 82, beloved husband for 60 years of Carole (nee Hart); loving father of Lawrence II (wife Anita), Forest (wife Shelley) and Della Shafer; devoted grandfather of John (US Air Force), Carissa Rein (husband Daniel), Donovan, Andrew and Madelynn Evans, Hector Casarez and great-grandfather of Chase, William, Blakely, and Leo; dearest brother of the late Edward, Donald,...

ELIZABETH A. “BETTY” BRAYER (nee Hiscar) age 94, beloved wife of the late John; cherished daughter of the late George and Susan (nee Tomchak) Hiscar; loving sister of the late Mary Paulchek (husband Joseph, deceased), John (wife Libby, deceased), George and Edward Hiscar (wife Florence, deceased); dearest aunt of Mary Louise Weltner (husband Warren), Joan Lares (husband Peter, deceased), Edward...