Obituaries

All arrangements and services will be private.

 

CURTIS GLEN STEED, aged 62 years, father of Dakota and Naomi, dear son of the late Curtis and Joy L. (nee Childers), fond step-son of Joseph J. Drabik, brother of Robert Drabik, Connie Keefe (Jack), Yvonne Gregory (Jim) and twin sister Karen Steed, uncle and great-uncle.

Mr. Steed died on January 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born...

Sr. Elizabeth Troha

Teacher, parish minister, cheerleader of the elderly.

Sister Elizabeth Troha (formerly Sister Catherine of Siena) enjoyed people and engaged with them in a variety of ministries throughout her 65 years as an Ursuline. The former teacher, pastoral minister and T’ai chi leader died January 16 at Regina Health Center, Richfield, where she had resided since March. She...

Ralph J. Ponsart, age 87. Beloved husband for 62 years of M. Elynor (nee Wittrup). Loving father of David (wife Karla) and Allen (wife Michele). Devoted grandfather of Laurianne, Katie, Greg, and Kirsten. Dear brother of Mary Lou D’Alessandris (husband Louis deceased), Charles (wife Shirley), Donald (wife Jan) (both deceased), Henry (deceased) (wife Emmaline Michalski) and Elizabeth Kirchner (husband Melvin)...

BLANCHE (LUPO) SMYTH (nee Borlin) age 90; beloved wife of the late Robert Smyth and John A. Lupo; loving mother of Penelope Patti (husband Charles), Jeffrey Lupo (wife Sharlene), Robert Lupo (wife Michelle) and Lynn Maistros; devoted grandmother of John Patti (Carla), Brett Patti (Rosey), Jeffrey Lupo (deceased), Jay Lupo (Katie), Corrie Lesiak (Jacob), Michael Lupo and great-grandmother of Nina,...

JOHN M. DUKOVICH, age 68; beloved father of Angela Carini (husband Marco); loving grandfather of Kayla and Kyle Ulbrich, Matteo and Luca Carini; cherished son of the late Michael and Katherine (nee Maurer); dearest brother of Michael and the late Charles; dear cousin and best friend of George Maurer.US Navy Viet Nam Veteran.

Celebration of Life Service Thursday January 16,...

FRANK JOSEPH BUCCI, SR., age 77; cherished husband for 53 years of the late Elaine (nee Ehas); loving father of Fred (wife Lauri), Frank Jr. (wife Susan), Kathy Velotta (husband Lucio), Chuck (wife Toni), and Kim Korver (husband David); devoted Poppa of Melissa, Daniel (deceased), Joey and Jordan Bucci, Lucio Jr., Vince and Francesca Velotta, Chuckie, Nicolette, Elaina and Deena...

JOANNE M. ZAKRAJSEK (nee Hocevar) age 82, beloved wife of Stanley R.; loving mother of Stanley F. (Carol Sue), Larry, Arlene (Ken) Leuzzi and Janene (Rob) Gaudio; cherished grandmother of Michael and Amanda Zakrajsek, Nicholas, David and Matthew Leuzzi.

Mrs. Zakrajsek passed away Jan. 13, 2014, at Euclid General Hospital. Born in Cleveland, she had been a secretary at...

JEANNE B. O’SICKEY (nee Boal), aged 89 years, beloved wife for 45 years to the late Lawrence B., dearest mother of Benjamin L., Robert M., Brian J. (wife Hope) and Suzanne J. Rzepka (husband Robert D.), loving grandmother of Savannah and Beau O’Sickey, and Jake, Alex and Mason Rzepka, cherished sister of the late Betty Walker, fond aunt and grand-aunt....

RAY MARKOCIC age 63 of Concord. Beloved husband of Sonja (nee Kumar); loving father of Adrian (Beth) and Susie (Brad) Thompson; cherished grandfather of Alexander and dear brother of Franko (Sonja) of Slovenia. He was an accomplished winemaker and loved to share it with friends. F

amily suggests memorial donations in Ray’s name to UH Seidman Cancer Center 11100 Euclid...

MARGARET J. CALA (nee Sparano) age 95; beloved wife of the late Angelo H.; loving mother of Nancy Jurcisek (Al), Louis (Joan) of PA and Marilyn Tuskes (Donald); devoted grandmother of Anne Marie Grapo (John), Debi Hunt (Jim), Angelo, Joe Jurcisek (Sandra), Peggy Clarke (Chuck), Vicki Holan (Tim), Justine LaSpina (Walter), Michael Tuskes (Kim), Christy Johnson (Ron), Veronica Pierman (Dave),...

ANTHONY JOSEPH URSICH age 95, beloved husband of Bernice (nee Mucha); devoted father of Christine (Nicholas) Yovanovic, Carl (deceased) (Kathleen Blakely McCarthy), Charles, Clifford (Mary Ann) and Christopher; cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of four; dearest uncle of Lori Williamson. He was preceded in death by brothers Nick and George, sisters Ella Ciganko and Florence Williamson.

He proudly...

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, January 11, 2014 at 10am at St. Paschal Baylon Catholic Church. Burial to follow at All Souls Cemetery.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Srecko at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) FRIDAY 2-4 AND 6-8...

HARRY L. TOADDY, age 91; beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Stiadle); loving father of Mitch (wife Candy) and Richard (wife Patricia); devoted grandfather of Jason, Daniel (wife Melissa) and Ryan (wife Ashley); treasured son of the late Victor and Magdalena (nee Dickard) Taydch; dearest brother of the late Thomas and Richard; dear uncle and great-uncle of many....

Agnes L. Gliha (nee Mally) Born March 9, 1915, passed away Jan. 4, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Louis T.. Loving mother of Julie Downard (Bob Sullivan) and Terence ( Patricia), Mary Lou Panella (deceased)( Jon) (deceased) and Robert (deceased) (wife Mary). Dearest grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 13. Devoted daughter of the late James and Helena Mally....

NICK SAJATOVIC. age 86; beloved husband for 53 years of Martha (nee Badovinac); loving father of Martha Sajatovic (husband Douglas Flagg) and Nick (wife Laura); devoted grandfather of Alexander Flagg, Alaina, Andrew Flagg and Nicholas; cherished son of the late Nick and Mary (nee Badovinac); dearest brother of the late Maria, Danica, Martha and Anka; dear uncle and great-uncle of...

Mass of Christian Burial for John A. Krayka, 78, will be on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10:00 AM at The Church of St. Mary, 401 North Street, Chardon. Mr. Krayka died on Saturday at University Hospital in Cleveland.  He was a 44-year resident of Hambden Township.

John worked as a Technical Instructor at Bailey Control (ABB) for many years. ...

Adin B. “A.B.” Moore Jr., 85, a 45-year resident of Willoughby Hills, passed away Jan. 3, 2014, at Hillcrest Hospital. Mr. Moore was born June 23, 1928, in Memphis, Tenn.

He was employed as a productions supervisor for General Motors, retiring from Fisher Body Euclid Plant. A.B. was a member of Holden Arboretum, Little Red School House, Yankee Air Force...

MARY A. RINALDI (nee Versaci); beloved wife of the late Edward R. MD; loving mother of the late Edward R., Jr; dearest sister of the late Ben, Sam, Fred, Joseph and Louis Versaci and Margaret Malensec; dear aunt and great aunt of many.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to The Ohio State University...

MARGARET M. CALARCO (nee Potenza) age 83; beloved wife of the late Carl (Joseph); loving mother of Margaret “Marge”, Joanne Maguire (husband Philip) and Marie; devoted grandmother of Kathleen and Kelly Maguire; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Margaret (nee Rinella) Potenza; dearest sister of Mary Cangelosi, Adele Wolinski (husband Rick) and the late Joseph Potenza (wife Louise) Dear...