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Stephen Doran

Stephen Doran

STEPHEN DORAN, aged 76 years, beloved husband of the late Evalena (nee Pauley), dear father of Timothy (wife Kimberly) and Eli (wife Sharon), loving grandfather of Anthony, Sean, Kelsie, Tori, Nicole, Colin, James and the late Geddy Leigh, fond brother-in-law to Rosetta Barfield, Linda Figeroa, Iverson Pauley, Jr., and Pastor Hershel Pauley. Stephen was a Christian minister to many congregations....

Jeffrey Bolek

Jeffrey Bolek

JEFFREY F. BOLEK age 57, died May 13, 2011 unexpectedly after a brief illness. Beloved son of Marjorie and the late Frank. Dearest brother of Lynne Gray (husband Jerry), Frank (wife Kathy) and Mary Zeitz (husband Edward). Loving uncle of Frankie and Anna. Contributions may be made in Jeff’s memory to Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 South Waterloo Road, Cleveland, Ohio...

Wilbur F. Flack

Wilbur F. Flack

WILBUR H. FLACK, age 90; beloved husband for 68 years of the late Mary M. (nee Maher); devoted son of the late Wilbur and Charlotte (nee Hanus); dearest brother-in-law of George and Edythe Maher, Patricia and Albert Zak, Lydia Maher and the late Anne and Glenn Hunt, Catherine and Edward Goedecke, Philip Maher and Margaret “Peggy” Maher; loving uncle and...

Theresa Hubert

Theresa Hubert

THERESA HUBERT (nee Artino) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Francis. Cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Maria (nee Sanfilippi) Artino. Loving sister of the late Corinne Gortz (husband Frank, deceased) and Samuel Artino (wife Madeline, deceased). Treasured aunt of Barbara Artino, Geri Nagel (husband Al) and great-aunt of Steven Nagel and Jeff Nagel (wife Colleen). Dearest step-mother...

Robert S. Blasse

Robert S. Blasse

ROBERT S. BLASSE, age 91. Beloved husband for 37 years of Betty J. (nee Hoge) and the late Helen (nee Horgan). Loving father of Barbara Black (husband John), Karen Singleton, Patricia Comai (husband Thomas), Margaret Blasse and step-father of Timothy Logan and Linda Kovach (husband Steven). Devoted grandfather of David Black (wife Robyn) and Denise Black, Joseph and Patrick Antenucci...

Jean E. Atwell

Jean E. Atwell

JEAN E. ATWELL (nee Murfello) age 83. Beloved wife of the late James R., Sr. Loving mother of James R., Jr (wife Diane) and Lisa Miller (husband Bill). Devoted grandmother of Melissa Nicely (husband Mitch), Rachel Watson and great-grandmother of Noah. Cherished daughter of the late William and Bertha (nee Pott) Murfello. Dearest sister of Betty Lette (husband Roger, deceased),...

John William Mercer

John William Mercer

JOHN WILLIAM MERCER, aged 80 years, dearly beloved husband for 55 years to Jacquelyn (nee Shuman), dear father of Walter, Leslie Lance (husband Thomas) and Amanda, fond brother of Robert and the late Betty Mercer and Kathleen Martin.

In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to The Alzheimer’s Association, 23215 Commerce Park Dr., Suite 300, Beachwood, OH. 44122; or to Hospice...

Mary Kathleen Methven

Mary Kathleen Methven

MARY KATHLEEN “KAY” METHVEN (nee Ganley) age 80, died May 6, 2011. Beloved wife for 50 years of David. Cherished mother of Laurie Elizabeth. Loving daughter of the late Thomas and Bridget (nee Igoe) Ganley. Dear sister of the late Thomas Ganley, Jr.

Contributions may be made in Kay’s memory to Hillcrest Hospital SICU 6700 Mayfield Rd Mayfield Hts,...

Daniel Roy Vaughn

Daniel Roy Vaughn

DANIEL ROY VAUGHN, aged 61 years, beloved son of Veronica (nee Wanchick) and Roy Earl, dear brother of Vinnie Hodgkinson and Tobias “Toby”, long-time friend of Bro. Denis Weber, S.J., devoted friend to the late Columbus Wynn. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in the Marian Chapel of Gesu Catholic Church at 10:30...

Janet Anne Felver

Janet Anne Felver

JANET ANNE FELVER (nee Wanser), aged 80 years, dearly beloved wife for 54 years to the late Edward Russell, dear mother of Michael E. Felver, M.D., Rosemary A. Bolino (husband Douglas), and twins Teresa G. Northrop and Gerard V. Felver, loving grandmother of Kristian E. and Matthew D. Bolino, devoted great-grandmother of Emily Katherine Bolino, treasured sister of the late...

Dawn J. Klauss

Dawn J. Klauss

DAWN J. KLAUSS (nee Gehrke), aged 57 years, dearly beloved wife for 37 years to Dennis, loving mother of Michael C. and the late Robin Dawn, cherished daughter of Jean (nee Giarelli) and the late Frederick Gehrke, treasured sister of Gaye Saks (husband Sid) and Fred Gehrke (wife Cathy), devoted aunt, sister-in-law and friend to many.

Funeral services Thursday,...

Andrew Cassese

Andrew Cassese

ANDREW CASSESE, age 89. Beloved husband for 58 years of Mary Ellen (nee Murphy). Loving father of Andrea Cassese-Weiner (husband Jeff), Patricia Kecskemety (husband Bill), Mark (wife Mary Sue), Kathy, Terese Kvasnicka and David (wife Mary Jo). Devoted grandfather of Krista and Kara Kecskemety, Nicole and Anthony Cassese, Daniel and Andrea Kvasnicka, Andrew and Kellie Cassese. Cherished son of the...

Eugenia Tsagaris

Eugenia Tsagaris

EUGENIA TSAGARIS (nee Diakogianni), 93. Beloved wife of the late Steve; most loving mother of George (Anna) Tsagaris; loving grandmother of Steve; dear sister of Stamatis, Ioannis, Michalis, Maria, and Despina with relatives in Cleveland, OH, New Jersey, New York and Kardamyla, Chios, Greece. All Funeral Services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Sts....

Arlene M. Koenig

Arlene M. Koenig

ARLENE M. KOENIG (nee Marous), aged 87 years, beloved wife of the late Carl F., dearest mother of Barbara Carrigg and James C. (wife Janet), loving grandmother of Kristin Kavran, Mira Gundlach, Elisabeth Carrigg, and Jimmy and Lauren Koenig, cherished great-grandmother of Ellen, Wes and Anna, treasured daughter of the late Albert and Lillian (nee Ziska) Marous, devoted sister of...

Sr. Mary Aloys Loyer, Snd

Sr. Mary Aloys Loyer, Snd

SISTER MARY ALOYS, SND (Gertrude Loyer), 85. Beloved daughter of the late Amos and Gertrude (nee Richner)Loyer. Beloved sister of the late Wilber, Ralph, Amos, Bernard and Donald Loyer. Loving sister of Richard, Theodore and Raymond Loyer; and sister to the congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame with whom she shared her life for 66 years.

A Funeral...

Eugene W. Myslenski

Eugene W. Myslenski

EUGENE W. MYSLENSKI passed away on April 25, 2011 at the age of 95. A graduate of East High School and Western Reserve University, a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame at Case-Western Reserve, a WW II US Army veteran, principal of Cleveland Heights High School and Lakewood High School, member of numerous associations and coach and teacher to...

Carmella M. Barber

Carmella M. Barber

CARMELLA M. BARBER (nee Tomaselli), age 88. Beloved wife of the late James. Loving mother of James A. (wife Kathleen) and Dorrine Turk (husband Frank). Devoted grandmother of Jacqueline Marcinko (husband John), Frank Turk (wife Tammy), Joanne Klossner (husband David), Linda Turk, James A., Jr and Kenneth Barber and great-grandmother of 6. Cherished daughter of the late Theodore and Josephine...

Gertrude F. Colombi

Gertrude F. Colombi

GERTRUDE F. COLOMBI (nee DiZinno), age 98. Beloved wife of the late Benedict A. Loving mother of Benedict J. MD (wife Sandra), Linda Becker (husband D. Edward) and Elissa Okin (husband Gary S.). Devoted grandmother of Benedict J., Jr, David, Michael (deceased) and Carl Colombi, D. Edward III, Robert and Ryan Becker, Erin Gabay and Meghann Sullivan and great-grandmother of...