Obituaries

“CYRIL J. “CY” KALBRUNNER, age 90. Beloved husband for 69 years of Mary (nee Sowa). Loving father of Rita Dawson (husband Richard), Virginia Salerno (husband Gerald) and Joan Uronis (husband Alan). Devoted grandfather of Kimberly Salerno, Rene Wynot, Steven Dawson (Amy), Denise Salerno, Brian Dawson, Dona Dick (Mark), Christine Paciorek (Anthony), Matthew Salerno (Crystal), Brenda Humphris (Ryan) and the late...

MARY HUNT WITTENMYER (nee Chamberlain), aged 95 years, beloved wife of the late James Hunt and the late Richard Wittenmyer, loving mother of Nancy Ortmann (husband Robert), James Hunt (wife Bonnie) and Cecily Hunt (husband Steve Bayer), devoted grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother of 11, cherished sister of the late Phyllis Winning.

In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to...

KUSHAN PATRICIA ANN KUSHAN (nee McNerney) age 86. Beloved wife of the late John William. Loving mother of Lawrence (wife, Debbie), Richard (wife, Marsha), John (wife, Perri) and the late Patricia. Dearest grandmother of eight and great-grandmother two. Dear sister of Jim McNerney (wife, Pat), June Nadeau (husband, Gilbert) and the late Rita Brock (husbands, Jack O’Hara and John Brock,...

JOSEPH F. SABO, age 79. Beloved husband for 60 years of Lillian (nee Konkoly). Loving father of Joseph C., James R. (wife Christine) and Karen Henry (husband John). Devoted grandfather of Joseph B., Nicholas J., Kathryn R., Michelle C. (husband Stephen McCartney), Jeffrey R., Tonya Williams (husband David), Jennifer Kroczak (husband Ted), Sean Henry and great-grandfather of 8. Cherished brother...

EDNA S. RODE, aged 98 years, beloved daughter of the late Martin and Anna (nee Werger), dear sister of the late Marie Haurin, Emma Fricke, John A. Rode and Rita Smith, cherished aunt and grand-aunt.

Cremation by DeJohn Crematory.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Knollwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel at 11:00 AM.

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LAURETTA M. SOBOCHAN (nee Wenner), age 74. Beloved wife of the late Martin R.. Loving mother of Raymond C. Cherished daughter of the late Charles and Dorothy (nee Bodkin) Wenner. Dear sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. Contributions may be made in Lauretta’s memory to Julie Billart 4982 Clubside Rd. Lyndhurst, OH 44124. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009 at...

TIMOTHY E. GULICH age 59, of San Jose, CA, formerly of Euclid died peacefully at home on Nov. 20 after a courageous battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS). Beloved husband of 36 years to Linda (nee Gozelinchick); loving son of Laverne (nee Gubanc), and the late Adolf; dearest brother of Lynda Fitch, Mark and Dale; dear brother-in-law of Marlene Fliter,...

DONALD A. LABUS, age 77. Beloved husband for 57 years of Carol A. (nee Herschler). Loving father of Diane Bayer and the late Daniel. Devoted grandfather of Joshua and Timothy Bayer. Cherished son of the late Charles and Esther (nee Lowman) Labus. Dearest brother of Kathleen Johnson (husband William). Dear brother-in-law of Donna and Terry McNally.

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SAM J. FRANKINO, age 85; died peacefully on November 15, 2009 in West Palm Beach, FL surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 34 years of Connie (nee Kovacic); loving father of Lorraine Dodero (husband Bill); devoted grandfather of Corinne Dodero; cherished brother of Helen Cancasci (husband Louis), Connie Maund (husband Vince, deceased) and the late Tony Frankina. dear uncle...

MARY A. PAVLI, age 87. Beloved daughter of the late Anton and Antonia (nee Ulcar); loving sister of the late Frances Turk, Anne Smith, Julia and Anthony Pavli; cherished aunt of Connie Gadd, Richard Smith, Elaine Kraczkowski, Marie Jagodnik, Carolyn Jones, Robert, Virginia Moore, James, and late Vivian Conley, great aunt and great great aunt of many. Contributions may be...

SALVATORE A. PERCONTI “SAM BONES”, dearly beloved husband of Lynette (nee Ramaciatti); dearest father of Sal (wife, Suzanne); devoted grandfather of Rocco; dear son of Salvatore and Rosina (nee Schribba) (both deceased); dear brother of Lucy O’Brien, Anthony (deceased) and Joseph (deceased); dear uncle of John and Linda Glasser and many more.

Services will be held on Wednesday, November 18,...

WILLIAM ALBERT DAVIS, JR., “Pastor Bill”, 60 years old, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Nov. 10, 2009, beloved husband for 10 years to Sharon (nee Matthews) (formerly Jordan) and husband to the late Janet (nee Lewis), loving father of Marcus Jordan (wife Dee), Danielle Cuthbertson (husband George), Jessica Katheryne Davis, Brian Anthony Jordan, Nathan-Paul William...

APOSTLE JOHNSON, 84. Beloved husband of Electra (nee Bozes); devoted brother-in-law of Kevaly Bozes; cousin of Bess Comber. Mr. Johnson was a Structural Engineer. He attained a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Illinois and was a classical pianist.

All Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Constantine and Helen...

SAM J. FRANKINO, age 85; died peacefully on November 15, 2009 in West Palm Beach, FL surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 34 years of Connie (nee Kovacic); loving father of Lorraine Dodero (husband Bill); devoted grandfather of Corinne Dodero; cherished brother of Helen Cancasci (husband Louis), Connie Maund (husband Vince, deceased) and the late Tony Frankina. dear uncle...

ANNE STARC (nee Shirilla) passed away peacefully, November 3, 2009, at the age of 87. She was born August 4, 1922, in Browerville, MN. As a young adult, she moved to Cleveland where she met her future husband, Tony. They settled in Mayfield Village where they raised their three children. Anne loved crafting, gardening, sewing, baking and playing cards with...

EDWARD J. MARKEL, age 82. Beloved husband of Hope (nee Licht); loving father of Karen (Skip) Ceranowicz, Cynthia (Russell, deceased) Erxleben, Lisa (Victor) Chmielewski, Thomas (Tracy) Jones and Tammy (Jon) Scarberry; dear grandfather of 16, and great-grandfather of nine; devoted son of the late John and Mary (nee Markovich); dear brother of two. World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Inurnment...

ELIZABETH A. RUDDOCK (nee Kidder). Beloved wife for 59 years of Neil T. Loving mother of Mary R. Sine, N. Thomas, Jr (wife Chris), Kathleen Oldenburg (husband W. Andrew, MD) of Jacksonville, FL, S. James, II (wife Maria) and Kevin K. (wife Marian). Devoted grandmother of Linsdey M. Sine, Topper, Ann, Neil, Caroline, and Brian Ruddock, Christian (wife Sarah), Courtney,...

FRANK B. MERRIAM, aged 92 years, beloved husband of the late Mae L. (nee Launders), loving father of Vicki (formerly Bart) Srnel (husband Dennis) and Gail Kaye (of Mt. Pleasant, S.C.), devoted grandfather of Michael Bart, Jason Kaye and Christopher Bart, great-grandfather of Jackson Bart, and Katie and Collin Kaye, cherished brother of the late Forest and Alvin, dear uncle...

ROBERT R. ROSENBERGER age 80. Beloved husband for 53 years of Irene (nee Kipila). Loving father of Lynn Koerner (husband Stephan), James and Susan. Devoted grandfather of Derrick and Adrianna. Cherished son of the late Robert and Velma (nee Pastor) Rosenberger. Dearest brother of Shirley McGill and the late William and Thomas.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be...

LEO JOHNSON, JR., aged 62 years, dearly beloved husband for 38 years to Cynthia (nee Hazen), dear father of Nathan (wife Camille), Sarah, Seth, Zachary (wife Jenny), Miriam and Anna, loving grandfather of Luke, Devin, Isabella, Gabriella, Brooklynn, Layla, Simeon, Hayden, Jordan, Sophia, twins Rajon and Rihana, and Xavier, cherished son of Annie Ruth Mobley (husband Willie “?? deceased) and...