Obituaries

PATRICIA A. NOVAK (nee Snelling), aged 82 years, beloved wife of the late Stephen, loving daughter of the late C. Howard and Naomi (nee Hayes) Snelling, cherished sister of June Ricci (husband Gabe – deceased), Howard Snelling (wife Barbara – nee Morrissey) and the late Margaret Irwin, Thomas Snelling and Geraldine Cooney, devoted aunt and grand-aunt to many. Private burial...

AUDREY LAVERNE HENZLER, aged 91 years, beloved daughter of the late Paul and Katherine (nee Heidt), dearest sister of Mary Agnes Replogle (husband Clark), Myrtle Orcelia Kozak (husband Paul) and Lois Mae Busch (husband Edward Sr.) (all deceased), loving aunt of Catherine Iannadrea (husband Gerald “?? deceased), Wendy Cavotta (husband Michael) and Edward Busch Jr. (partner Bryan Neal “?? who...

JOHN A. SANTORO, age 67. Precious husband for 20 years of Holly (nee Hein). Loving father of Marie Santoro. Devoted grandfather of Nicholas. Cherished son of the late Wilfred and Evelyn (nee Loihle) Santoro. Beloved brother of William (wife Peggy). Dear uncle and great-uncle of many. Former husband of Karen Santoro (nee Rahrig). John taught in the Cleveland Public School...

ELIZABETH BASIE (nee Macauda) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Matthew V. Loving mother of Matthew V., Jr and Thomas M. Devoted grandmother of Michael J., Christopher, Jennifer, great-grandmother of Margaret, Madelynn, Ethan, Nicholas, Jake and great-great grandmother of 2. Cherished daughter of the late Vincent and Rosaria (nee Scarso) Macauda. Dearest sister of Millie Russo (husband Nate, deceased)...

MARTIN A. KOVAR age 69. Beloved son of the late Edward and Martha (nee Kapral). Dearest brother of Lawrence. Dear uncle of Elizabeth Kovar (husband Josh Crites) and Nicole Latosky. Martin was a US Air Force Veteran.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory. Celebration of Life Service with military honors Friday, June 15, 2012 at 7 PM at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL...

SCOTT D. MELTZER age 46; dearest son of Dennis and Jayne (nee Bradbury) Meltzer; loving father of Marissa, Conrad and Candice and step-father of Alan; dear grandfather and friend of many.

Family suggests contributions be made in Scott’s memory to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 355 Lexington Ave, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017.

Private Burial in...

PATTY L. REICHELT (nee Menke) age 84, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry L. “Hank” Reichelt in 1998. The couple had no children. Patty was an active member of Acacia Country Club for the last 47 years where she enjoyed golf and the camaraderie of her fellow members. A private...

AUGUST J. CASTRO “GUS”, aged 91 years, beloved husband for 62 years to the late Antonette (nee Buccilli), dear son of the late Joseph and Rose (nee Catalano), cherished brother of the late Bernice Cuttaia (husband Joseph), Anna Calafato (husband Salvatore), Dominic Castro (wife Helen) and Ann Anselmo (husband Theodore), devoted brother-in-law to Nancy Buccilli (husband Mario – deceased), much...

DON T. BARTOSHEK, age 62; beloved husband of Robin (nee Rancourt); loving father of Jay (wife Kelly), and Lee, devoted step-father to Jason and Erin Schwarz; grandfather of Brayton Patrick Bartoshek and Ryan Schwarz; cherished son of the late John and Marie (nee Prochaska); dearest brother of Jon (wife Mona) and Linda Smith (husband Jack).

Contributions may be made in...

DINA L. FLESHER (nee Drobnic), age 51. Beloved mother of Emma D., Oliver J. and the late Sean W. Cherished daughter of Bertha F. (nee Leksan) and the late James V. Drobnic. Loving sister of Diane Drobnic, James Drobnic and the late Denise Drobnic. Dearest cousin and friend of many. Contributions may be made in Dina’s memory to American Heart...

MARY SALAY (nee Korim), 102. Beloved wife of the late Paul. Most loving mother of Martha Bencivenni and Paul W. (Gay) Salay. Loving grandmother of Paul (Jeanne) Salay, Sheri Salay, Jaime (Dr. Tom Hearty) Vally, John, Joseph and Michael (Kelly) Bencivenni. Great-grandmother of 14. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at 12 noon at the funeral...

CAROL A. JACKSON (nee Butler), age 82. Beloved wife for 45 years of Henry. Loving mother of David Smith (wife Laura), Susan Scudder (husband Charles), Jennifer Jackson and Melissa Johnson. Devoted grandmother of 10 and great-grandmother of 2. Dearest daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (nee Knipper) Butler.

Contributions may be made in Carol’s memory to Mt. St...

ANTHONY R. CICIRELLA, age 86. Beloved husband for 65 years of Almenia L. (nee Noble). Loving father of Anthony V. (wife Penny), Timothy J. and Debora M. Devoted grandfather of Zach, Joseph, Kristle and great-grandfather of Dravin. Cherished son of the late Vincent and Sophie (nee Ross). Dear brother of Virginia Roth, Vincent and the late Ralph. Dear uncle and...

JOHN B. WASCHURA, age 80, of Naples, FL died suddenly May 31, 2012; beloved husband for 56 years of the late Mary R. (nee Gramc); loving father of Donna Zaranko (husband Edward), John R., Gloria Hren (husband Al) and Maryann McFarland (Ken); devoted grandfather of eight and great-grandfather of five; dearest brother of Joan Erickson (husband Stanley), Robert (wife Ruth)...

FREDRIC C. DiBARTO, aged 76 years, beloved husband for 53 years to Catherine (nee Landwei), dear father of Michael (wife Elizabeth) and Tony (wife Laura), loving grandfather of Evan and Cameron, Lisa and Andy, devoted brother of Annette Fisher (husband Bob), fond uncle and great-uncle to many. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, June 4, 2012...

CHARLES I. ALATIS, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Mary Anne (nee Sever). Loving father of Christopher (Darlene), M. Stacey, Andrew (Jemy), and Gregory. Grandfather of Ianthe, Nicholas, Avery, Joshua, Keziah, Moriah, and Daniel. Dear brother of James, Despina Dandalides, Frances Vlahos, and the following deceased: John, Anna Loucas, and Manuel. Uncle, great uncle, and godfather of many. Charles...

Maria Constance Cutler ~ Devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Friend and Patron of the Arts

Maria Constance Cutler (nee Monachino) died peacefully at her home in Shaker Heights on May 30, 2012 after an extended illness, surrounded by her devoted family. Maria was the beloved wife of Robert R. Cutler, III for 51 years and loving mother to daughter, Jennifer...

ANITA A. DAGOSTINO (nee Parsons) age 74, went home to be with Jesus, our Lord and Savior surrounded by her family Tuesday May 29, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin M. Loving mother of Lauren D. Suster (husband Christopher), Pamela S. and Ben. Devoted grandmother of Melissa Shoupe, Christopher Suster (wife Lindsay), Alexander Shoupe, Benjamin and Meghan Suster. Cherished...

MATTHEW KAJFEZ, JR. was born on 33rd Street, between Payne and Superior, in Cleveland on June 28, 1928. He was the son of Matt and Mary (Shaffer) Kajfez (both deceased) and brother of Marie Haller (deceased).

He attended St. Paul Catholic School, Wilson Junior High, and East Tech, later moving to E. 169th Street.

During the Korean War, Matt...

EUGENE F. MITTINGER “Gene”, aged 64 years, beloved husband for 28 years to Doreen M. (nee Szokan), dear father of Amy and Christopher, loving son of the late Jerome B. and Anne Louise (nee Kearns), devoted brother of James, cherished brother-in-law, uncle and friend to many. Relatives and friends are requested to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial on...