Obituaries

Mrs. Helena (Arnez) Gaser passed away December 26, 2012 at her residence in Richmond Hts. Born October 15, 1931 in Jesenice, Slovenia, she fled her homeland in 1945 after losing both her father and oldest brother and immigrated to the USA. She settled in Cleveland and became very active in the Slovenian community. She sang in the chorale group Korotan,...

ANDREW J. SEDLAK, age 53. Beloved son of the late William J. and Christine (nee Hlavin); loving brother of William (wife Carol), Tom (Jan), Susan Benz (husband Paul) of AZ and the late twin Ronald. Cremation by DeJohn Crematory, Private family inurnment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon, OH. Arrangements by THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID.

 

JOHN F. SKORICH, age 69. US Marine Corp Veteran. Beloved husband of Theresa “Terry” (nee Burns); dear father of Gina Marie McGinnis; grandfather of Bryon & Taylor; son of deceased John and Sally Ann; brother of Arlene Nicastro (Nick) and Jim (Roxy); special brother-in-law of Ed and Joann Glass, Richard Burns, Ronald Burns (Barbara), John Burns (Kitty); uncle and great...

HELEN M. KOCH (nee Hovan), born January 14, 1914. She went Home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2012 just 3 weeks before her 99th birthday. Cherished wife of the late William; beloved mother of Christine Dobo (husband Alex), Kathleen Unger and twins William J. (wife Theresa) and Robert A. (wife Laura); loving grandmother of 16 and great-grandmother...

MILAN E. YURKOVICH age 85, husband of late Carmelina (nee Alaqua); beloved father of Connie (Thomas deceased) DePaul, Elaine and Michael (Bonnie) Yurkovich; cherished grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of three; brother of the late Mary Dragas, Milka Kolka and Caroline Tiedman. WW II Marine Corps veteran.

Funeral Service 11:00 A.M. Friday December 28, 2012 at THE ZEVNIK-COSIC FUNERAL HOME...

PASQUALE ANTHONY A. “SCUTCH” PASQUALE age 83; beloved husband for 62 years of Loretta (nee DeMarco); loving father of Larry (wife Trudy), Sheila Mattingly (husband Phil), Steven (wife Patti) and the late Rita; devoted grandfather of James Fiore (wife Jamie), Katharine Roebuck (husband Cory), Drew Pasquale (wife Melissa), Lydia Stuckert (husband Alex), Anna and Julia Pasquale; adoring great-grandfather of Domenic,...

BERRY CROWLEY “B.C.” MOSES, aged 85 years, beloved husband for 65 years to Mary Elizabeth (nee Akins), dearest father of Yvonne, loving son of the late Samuel and Polley (nee Moses), cherished brother of George, LeeEtta, Mattie and the late Samuel, H.D., M.A., Cynthia and Nancy, fond uncle and great-uncle. Contributions suggested to The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 23297 Commerce...

MAX J. SCHNEIDER, aged 93 years, dearly beloved husband of Paula (nee Stumpf), who passed away Nov. 11, 2012. Max is a devoted uncle, great-uncle and cousin to family in Connecticut and Canada. Following the war, Max worked for the Allied Forces in Europe. He emigrated from his native Wurzburg, Germany in 1959, and worked at Jaguar Cleveland for over...

NICOLO GIOVANNI TURCOLIVERI, Jr., born Nov. 12, 2012 and passed peacefully in the arms of his parents Dec. 20, 2012. He was diagnosed with SMA, which weakened his body but not his spirit. He brought a new meaning to the word Love. Cherished son of Maria (nee Indriolo) and Nicolo G. Sr.; adored grandson of Marilyn (nee Argie) and Joseph...

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...