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Dennis S Latini
DENNIS S. LATINI, age 66. He was the beloved husband for 43 years of Barbara (nee Kearns), the loving father of Lisa Endrud (husband John) of Naperville, IL., Monica Frey (husband Scott), Marisa Elek (husband Tim) of Madison, WI., Alanna Grant (husband Matthew), Lora and Dennis M, the devoted grandfather of Jack, Will, Madison, Morgan, Casey, Joey, Truman, Major and...
Mary Gromek
MARY M. “MINDY” “MINDO” GROMEK (nee Spackman), aged 53 years, died Sunday Nov. 7 at Richmond Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She is survived by her beloved and dedicated husband Richard J., her cherished children Richard J. (Kristy), Christopher, Matthew, Nicholas and Hallie, devoted daughter of Adrienne (nee Kofron) and the late Thomas Spackman, loving sister of Kristen Tash (George),...
Dorothy Beyer
DOROTHY F. BEYER (nee Seyer), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Erich, dearest mother of Roger (wife Geraldine) and Carolyn Herbruck (husband Stephen), loving grandmother of Ginine, M.D. (husband Jason Bennett, M.D.) and Monica Beyer, great-grandmother of Pierce Bennett, fond sister of the late Mildred Yusko.
In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve,...

William A. Vano
WILLIAM A. VANO, age 67; beloved husband of Patricia (nee Pitrone) and the late Kathleen (nee Borsi). Loving father of Jeffrey (wife Michele), David (wife Kerri), Brian Fowler (wife Meghan), Kevin Fowler, Amanda Jones (husband Chuck), and Matthew Fowler (wife Cassandra); devoted grandfather of Alex and Kyan Vano, Tyler and Autumn Fowler, Michael Long, Isabella and Kyle Jones and Addison...

Helen A. Pavsek
HELEN A. PAVSEK (nee Femec) age 87. Beloved wife for 66 years of Daniel L. Loving mother of Daniel (partner Derek Kan), Irene Pavlinsky (husband Paul), Marilyn Poklar (Rick Lade) and the late Janice Mylott. Dear mother-in-law of Dennis Mylott. Devoted grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of five. Cherished daughter of the late Louis and Helena (nee Zimshek) Femec. Dearest...

Margaret T Cykes
MARGARET T. CYKES (nee Zicka) age 99 died peacefully in her home on November 2nd, 2010. Proceeded in death by her beloved husband Tony of 72 years on October 8th 2010. Loving mother of Sandra Crowley (husband Michael) of Atlanta, GA. Treasured daughter of the late Leopold and Josephine (nee Houk) Zicka. Cherished sister of the late Elsie Gundel, Ralph...

James E. Buckner
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Pauline T. Abood
PAULINE T. ABOOD (nee Tabah), aged 81 years, beloved wife of the late Hafiz M., D.D.S., dearest mother of Rev. Pamela Abood Buzalka, loving grandmother of Michael and Justine Buzalka, fond sister of Joyce Tabah and Lorainne Boosamera (deceased) (husband Arthur).
In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland 44119.
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Diana Di Silvio
DIANA GRAZIA DiSILVIO age 35. Beloved daughter of Grazia (nee Schina) and the late Giuseppe DiSilvio. Cherished sister of Marilena DiSilvio (husband David Young) and the late Filomena. Loving auntie of Samuel and Alexander Young. Dearest granddaughter of Filomena Marchesani. Dear niece and cousin of many. Wife of Jeffrey Randall and sister-in-law of Joe Randall.
Contributions may be made in...

Beverly Alioto
BEVERLY ALIOTO (nee Knoll) age 66. Beloved wife of 46 years to Frank; loving mother of Sal (Sandy) and Paul (Colleen) Alioto; cherished grandmother of Dominique, Elysse, Pauley, Jillian and Ryan; dear sister of Paula (Gary) Suki.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m Tuesday November 2, 2010 at St. Gregory the Great Church at the...

Janet Cooper
Janet Lee (Pardue) Cooper age 40, of Bainbridge, formerly of Eastlake, a homemaker, passed away Oct. 26, 2010, at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland. Born Feb. 23, 1970, in Euclid, she had lived in Eastlake for 14 years before moving to Bainbridge three months ago.
Survivors are her husband, Rickard “Rick”; children, Samantha, Matthew and Molly; parents, Nancy and...

Mary Mertik
MARY MERTIK (nee Borovic) age 86. Wife of the late Joseph; beloved mother of Marija (Anton) Adamic, Augustine, Angela (Jerry) Hong, and Joseph (Denise); cherished grandmother of Gregory, Angela, Peter, Anthony, Joseph, Holly, Stefan, Brendan and Tristan; great-grandmother of Colin, William, Emily, Kathleen, Jenavieve, Corbin and Gavin; dear sister of Jozef, Mihael, Terezija, and the following deceased: Franc, Verona, Stefan,...

Ronald Szymczak
Ronald F. Szymczak, 68, of Wickliffe. Services will be held 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, 2010, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 28940 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, OH 44092. Mr. Szymczak died unexpectedly Oct. 25, 2010, at Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby. Born June 2, 1942, in Cleveland, he had been a resident of Wickliffe for the past 40...

Frances Petranek Plafcan
FRANCES PETRANEK PLAFCAN (nee Dooley) age 79 of Wickliffe. Wife of the late Charles Plafcan and Jack Petranek; beloved mother of Janet, Susan (Bill), John (Judy), Cynthia (deceased) (Tom), Linda and Patrick; cherished grandmother of Damien, Susan, Julie, John, Daniel, Anna, Frances, Rose and John and great-grandmother of Adelaide and Henry; daughter of the late Rose and John Dooley; sister...

Adolph Peters
ADOLPH H. PETERS, aged 91 years, beloved husband of the late Evelyn and the late Alice, dear brother of Alma Plietchwait (husband Richard “?? deceased), Herman (wife Vera), Eleanor Gutman (husband Howard “?? deceased) and Arnold (wife Betty), fond uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle.
Contributions are suggested to St. John (Nottingham) Lutheran Church, 17403 Nottingham Rd., Cleveland, Ohio 44119. Visitation...

Mary D Chiancone
MARY D. CHIANCONE (nee Trombetta), age 82. Beloved wife for 62 years of the late Vincent A. Loving mother of the late Carol Jean Rushing. Devoted grandmother of Stephen Rushing, Nicole Carriero (husband Reeve), Rebecca Dalton (husband William) and great grandmother of Noelle, Amanda, William, Victoria, Monica, Michael and Vincent. Cherished daughter of the late Anthony and Catherine (nee Giulian)...

Barbara M. Knezevic
BARBARA M. KNEZEVIC, age 80. Beloved husband of Sam R. (deceased); dearest mother of Samuel R. Jr. (Patty) and Thomas (Michele); loving grandmother of Carolyn, Michael, Samuel, Annie, Tommy and Jacob; dear sister of Joseph Kirincic (Velma); aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Mass Monday, October 25, 10am at St. Paul Croatian Church (E. 40th near St. Clair)...

Ana Babic
ANA BABIC (nee Petanjak), age 88. Beloved wife of Andrija (deceased); dearest mother of Antun and Mato (Anka); loving grandmother of Andrew, Renee, Marija Dramac and Anita Mandaric; caring great grandmother; dear sister of the deceased: Manda, Marija and Franjo.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 10am at St. Paul Croatian Church (E. 40th...

Ted “Tall Ted” Hallaman
TED “Tall Ted” HALLAMAN, 83. Beloved husband of Patricia (formerly Gameos); former husband of Jeanetta (nee Artino); loving father of George, David (Lisa), and Jason; dear grandfather of Laura, Jennifer, Christina, Sophia, Nicholas, and Emily Hallaman; devoted son of George and Georgia (both deceased); dear brother of Emanuel (deceased), James (deceased), and Paul of California; uncle and great uncle of...