Obituaries

JOANN M. CASA (nee Sparano), age 76. Beloved wife for 49 years of Charles”Charlie”. Loving mother of Maria Razek (husband Roy), Chuck (wife Mary) and Patrick (wife Jennifer). Cherished Nonnie of Matt, Chris, Charlie, Andrew, Sam, Sophia and Natalie. Devoted daughter of the late Charles and Josephine (nee Randazzo) Sparano. Dear sister of Margaret Ferrante (husband Anthony (both deceased), Vinnie...

MARY CURRERI (nee Gambino), aged 86 years, dearly beloved wife for 60 years to Gaetano, dearest mother of Leonard (Nancy), Phyllis Freeh (deceased) (husband Lonnie) and Sandra LaSalvia (husband Dennis), loving grandmother of Samantha, Francis, Andrew and Stephen, cherished sister of Victor and Nick Gambino, fond aunt and grand-aunt. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December...

THELMA LANHAN (nee Rabil), aged 99 years, beloved wife of the late William L., dear mother of Sheryl Ann Sabatino (deceased) and Floyd J., loving grandmother of Ann Schario, Pauline Kreuz, William Lanhan, Jeff Lanhan and Kelly Walker, great-grandmother of 11 and great-great-grandmother of 2.

Funeral services Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012 at the funeral home at 12 Noon. Private...

DONNA GAIL MAGERKO age 59. Beloved daughter of Donna June (nee Best) and the late George, Sr; loving sister of the late George, Jr; dear cousin and friend of many.

Contributions may be made in Donna’s memory to the Animal Protective League 1729 Willey Ave Cleveland, OH 44113. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory.

Celebration of Life Service in Donna’s...

CENTRACKIO DAISY F. CENTRACKIO (nee Fena) age 88. Longtime resident of Highland Heights. Beloved wife of the late Armond J. Devoted mother of Mrs. George Polasko (Donna Jo), Mrs. Joseph Miskevics (Debra), and Armond Dean (Karen Orlando). Dear sister of the late Joseph and Sam Fena. Loving grandmother of Anthony, Jillian, Katelyn, Carmen, Andrew, Joseph, Gina, Bryan, and Allan.

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SHUM JULIAN J. “JIM” SHUM, age 73. Beloved husband of Barbara A. (nee Krejci). Loving father of Stephen (wife, Paula) and Jennifer Carlile (husband, Mark). Cherished son of the late Julius and Mary Shum. Dear brother of the late Josephine.

Jim was a U.S. Marine veteran and member of American Legion Post 678. He volunteered in the Hunters Safety...

WILLIAM ALLEN KLOCZKO, SR., aged 58 years, beloved father of William A. Jr. (Stephanie) and Jennifer, grandfather of Courtney Leona, Ryan Allen and Joseph Rini, dear son of the late William and Leona (nee Koenig), brother of Marlene Murton (Daniel), uncle of William (Marietta) and Robert Murton, great-uncle of Emilia Ann. Member of Teamsters Union Local # 293 & #436....

CARMEN T. MONTELLO, aged 81 years, dearly beloved husband for 55 years to Rosemarie (nee Petti), loving father of John (wife Kathy), Thomas, Joseph (wife Terry) and Gina, cherished grandfather of Courtney, Justin, Christina, Amanda and Johnny, devoted son of the late John and Josephine (nee Fana), treasured brother of Salvatore (deceased) (wife Madeline “Madge”), fond uncle and great-uncle. Mr....

EMILY PRIJATEL (nee SVOBODA) age 94 of Highland Hts. preceded in death by her husband, Edward who passed away June 24, 2012; beloved mother of Dr. Robert (Laura) and Dr. Richard (deceased) (Lynne); cherished grandmother of Nathaniel, Jonathan, Amy (Dr. Kent) Underwood and Julie (Bo) Dobbs; great-grandmother of Annie, Rickie, Brennan and Bella.

Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m....

THOMAS M. CHRISTIE SR., MAJ US ARMY RET age 92. Beloved husband of the late Marie (nee Slye); loving father of Sharon Christie, Noreen Fox (husband Charles) and Thomas M., Jr (wife Sandra); devoted grandfather of Drew Beets, Leslie Buskariol (husband Anthony), Chad Fox, Heather Fox (husband Aaron Bernardo), Hillary Fox (fiance Matthew Daily), Ryan Beets (wife Jennifer), Lauren Christie...

GERARD VICTOR FELVER, aged 48 years, dearly beloved son of the late Edward Russell and Janet Anne (nee Wanser), loving brother of Michael E. Felver, M.D., Rosemary A. Bolino (husband Douglas) and his twin Teresa G. Northrop, uncle of Kristian E. and Matthew D. Bolino. Contributions suggested to Association for Retarded Citizens (Arc of Greater Cleveland), William Patrick Day Early...

ANTOINETTE “TONI” GENIS (nee Kacludis); beloved wife for 66 years of James; loving mother of Jerry, Renee Makris (husband Nick) and Lindy Anthony (husband Greg); devoted grandmother of Josh, Toni Anders (husband Scott), Jack Makris (wife Samantha), Matthew Anthony and great-grandmother of Niko, Lucas and Carley; cherished daughter of the late James and Urania (nee Louis) Kacludis; dearest sister of...

ANGELO P. “GELUTZ” CAROSCIO, age 85. Beloved husband for 47 years of Carol (nee Satava); loving father of Karen, Joe (Sharon), Tony (Debbie) and Sharon; devoted grandfather of Nicole (Ryan), Matt, Nathan, Gabrielle, Steven, Michael and great-grandfather of Emmett; cherished son of the late Joseph and Concetta (nee Lepore); dearest brother of Mary Andreano and the late Grace Pargoliti, Mario...

Roxie J. Smyntek (nee Buetel) passed away at the age of 85 at Lake West Hospital. She was born on June 20, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a resident of Willoughby Hills for 26 years and formerly a resident of Mentor.Roxie is survived by Larry, her husband of 30 years, sons Douglas Wardell (wife Diane) of Kirtland, Rodger Wardell...

MIRO BRNJIC, age 73. Beloved husband of Ljubica; adored father of Dominko (wife: Helen), Nick (wife: Dee), and John (wife: Victoria); cherished grandfather of Marko (wife: Brittany), Ana, Ivica and Daniel; cherished great grandfather of Dominko; dear son of the deceased Marko and Matija; dear brother of Jozo (deceased) and Dominko; uncle of many.

Family will receive friends to pay...

TOULA DALLAS, 80. Beloved daughter of John and Chrysoula “Goldie” Dallas (both deceased). Loving sister of Gus (deceased). Former National President of the Daughters of Penelope and former President of Lefkothea, Chapter 63. Officer of the Philoptochos Society. All Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 10, 2012 at 11:00 am at Sts. Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral,...

LEONARD S. GISH, age 78; beloved husband for 60 years of Margaret H. (nee Broomall). Leonard was a proud U.S. Army Veteran. He worked for over 40 years as a Mechanic at area dealerships such as Hal Artz Lincoln-Mercury and Chuck Price Ford. He enjoyed wood-working crafts and spending time with his wife of 60 years Margaret who survives him....

JOSEPH A. ZERNIC “JOE”, age 79. Beloved husband for 52 years of Jane (nee Kopylec); loving father of Kim Gerrone, Christine Bretz (husband Dennis), Joseph, Thomas and Patricia Sciarabba (husband Anthony); devoted papa of Clay, Caylie, Anthony and Vince; cherished son of the late Michael and Josephine (nee Sustarcic); dearest brother of Frank (wife Eleanor, deceased) and the late Rose...

ANNE F. PETROVICH (nee Prelc) age 89. Beloved wife of the late Roger; loving mother of Sharon McFarlane (husband William), Bonnie, Wendy Diehl (husband Paul) and the late Roger K.; devoted grandmother of Shannon, Molly, Jeff, Annemarie, Forrest and great-grandmother of two.

Anne was a previous member of St. Robert Bellarmine Church and a member of SNPJ for 60...

ANGELA PERIC, age 60. Beloved wife of Djuro; dear mother of Georgian, Christina and Ann; daughter of Nikola and Ana Golem; sister of Jadran Golem (Evica), Daniela Rouse (David); In-law of Bozica Mance (Anton), Zvonimir (Milka), Jozephina Yelich (Branko); many nieces and nephews. Her goal in life was to make everyone’s life around her happier.

Friends received at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott...