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Ronald F. Wirsch

Ronald F. Wirsch

Apr 24, 2021

RONALD F. WIRSCH, age 82, beloved husband of the late Janet (nee Markelonis); dear brother-in-law, uncle and cousin.  U.S.M.C. veteran.  Passed away April 24, 2021.  Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, April 29, Holy Trinity Church (33601 Detroit Rd., Avon) at 10 A.M. (facemasks required). Private inurnment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.  Arrangements by CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED...

Richard W. Cramer

Richard W. Cramer

Apr 24, 2021

RICHARD W. CRAMER, age 73, beloved son of the late Wilma (nee Kope) and William Cramer; brother of the late Nancy Cramer (Alexander Abood); and uncle of Jacob Martin.  Grateful resident of Our Lady of the Wayside since 1998.  Richard was a proud and long-time employee of both Cleveland Hopkins Airport and the former Cleveland Marriott at W. 150th...

R. Paul Racette

R. Paul Racette

Apr 23, 2021

R. PAUL RACETTE, age 55, beloved husband of Joanmarie (nee Endredi); stepfather of Michael Endredi (Olivia); grandfather of James Gabriel and Sophie Mae Endredi; son of Pauline Speed (nee Beauregard) and the late Raymond C. Racette; brother of Ann Carpenter; brother-in-law of Brian Jones (Marianne), David Endredi (Lisa) and Martha Graf (Troy); nephew of Robert Racette (Ruth); Godfather and...

Dorothy M. "Dolly" Gelwich

Dorothy M. "Dolly" Gelwich

Apr 22, 2021

DOROTHY M. "DOLLY" GELWICH (nee Fischer) age 62. Beloved wife of 31 years to Steve "George"; loving mother of Katie (fiancé Sebastian); grandmother of Daniel and future grandmother of Owyn; sister of Den, Norm, Laurie and the late Dan; cousin, aunt and friend of many. Passed away April 22, 2021. Memorial Service Wednesday, April 28 at 7:00 PM. in...

Eileen Simmerly

Eileen Simmerly

Apr 22, 2021

EILEEN SIMMERLY, age 76, beloved daughter of the late Genevieve "Dolly" (nee Coughlin) and Nicholas "Brownie" Simmerly; sister of the late Carol Madison, Robert Simmerly and Timothy Simmerly; aunt of Vinny (deceased), Danny (deceased), and Patrick Madison and Mary Kay Cox (Richard); great-aunt of Timothy Madison (deceased), Meghan, Brian and Erin Cox; dear friend of the late Mary Gibbons...

Robert G. Antonius

Robert G. Antonius

Apr 21, 2021

ROBERT G. ANTONIUS, age 78, beloved husband of Anne T. (nee Kennedy); loving father of Michelle Almady (Jim), Michael (Heather), and Beth Sullivan (Zack Pence); cherished grandfather of Erica Anne, Cory, Terry, Cate, Brian, Maggie, Callen and Evan; dear brother of Jack Antonius (Lois) and brother-in-law of John and Pat Kennedy and Martha O'Connor; uncle, cousin and friend of...

Burr L. Sterling

Burr L. Sterling

Apr 21, 2021

BURR L. STERLING, age 71, loving husband of Carol (nee VanderSluis); beloved father of Brooke Sterling; dear brother of Robert B. Sterling (Leslie) and the late William Sterling; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away April 21, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND (216) 251-6566....

Robert R. Martineau

Robert R. Martineau

Apr 20, 2021

ROBERT R. MARTINEAU, age 92, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2021. Beloved husband of 62 years to the late Joan (nee Neuhaus); loving father of Paul (Theresa), Mary Beth Piela (John), Joel (Sheila), Jacquelyn Spires (Richard) and Thomas (Janet); cherished grandfather of 18 and great-grandfather of 4; uncle, great-uncle and great-great-uncle of many. He was preceded in death...

Virginia D. Zabawski

Virginia D. Zabawski

Apr 20, 2021

VIRGINIA D. ZABAWSKI (nee Critz), age 75; beloved wife of 56 years to David A.; loving mother of Cynthia Shuck (Rick), Richard and Teresa Grey (Dale); dear grandmother of 4, great-grandmother of 3; loving sister, aunt and friend of many. Passed away suddenly April 20, 2021. Funeral Service Friday, April 23, at 7 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME...

Alice M. Kristek

Alice M. Kristek

Apr 14, 2021

ALICE M. KRISTEK (nee Gerrick), age 93, of Columbia Station, went home to be with the Lord on April 14, 2021.  Beloved wife of 70 years of the late Anthony; loving mother of Daniel (Janet) and Mark (Dawn); cherished grandmother of Monica Goetz (David), Nickolas, Kevin, and Natalie Reichard (Justin);  caring great-grandmother of Angelo, Rory and Rhys; dear sister...

Victoria L. O'Neill

Victoria L. O'Neill

Apr 13, 2021

VICTORIA L. "VICKI" O'NEILL (nee Brent) age 94, beloved wife of the late John E. "Gene"; loving mother of Peggy Boyle (Daniel), Gene-deceased and Mary Essig-deceased (John); grandmother of Sean and Molly Boyle; sister of the late Irene Brunner, Bettianne Colosant, Frank Zabudske and Ann Scott; aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away April 13, 2021. All services...

Jennifer Dempsey Smith

Jennifer Dempsey Smith

Apr 12, 2021

JENNIFER DEMPSEY SMITH, age 59, beloved wife of the late Rueben; loving mother of Bryan Davis (Sarah) and Joey Davis and stepmother of Lauren Kraitre and Elliot Smith; grandmother of Brealynn and stepgrandmother of Vance; beloved daughter of Rosemary (nee Crawley) and the late William Dempsey; dear sister of Sharon Scully (Paul), William Michael (deceased), Mary Margaret Martin (Donald),...

Mafalda R. "Maf" Koskey

Mafalda R. "Maf" Koskey

Apr 12, 2021

MAFALDA R. "MAF" KOSKEY (nee Marino), age 93, beloved wife of the late Robert R. Sr.; loving mother of Carol Silvay (Rick), Diane Czinger (Kristopher) and Robert R. Jr. (Linnea); proud grandmother of Brad, Danielle, Kristopher, Amanda, Matthew, Michael and Nicole; great grandmother of 10.5; sister of Rita Dunagan, Lucille Johnson and John Marino; aunt and great aunt of...

Joseph J. Kitchen

Joseph J. Kitchen

Apr 10, 2021

JOSEPH J. KITCHEN , age 76, beloved husband of 53 years to Bernadette (nee Seman); loving father of Allen (Darcye), Robin Kimble and Timothy (Jessica); proud Grandpa of Cameryn, Rylee, Caden, Alyssa, Benjamin and Parker; brother of Jerome (Arlene), Andrew and Barbara Helon; uncle and great uncle of many. Passed away April 10, 2021. Funeral Mass Thursday, April 15,...

Marie A. Donelan

Marie A. Donelan

Apr 10, 2021

MARIE A. DONELAN (nee Hovan), age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on April 10, 2021. Marie was the beloved wife of the late Raymond T, the loving mother and mother-in-law of Robert (Char), James (Nancy), Patricia Brown (Steven), Kathleen, Thomas (Ginny), and Debra (Tony Leahy); cherished grandmother of Brian, Patrick,...

William "Daryl" Boone

William "Daryl" Boone

Apr 9, 2021

WILLIAM "DARYL" BOONE, age 70.  Beloved husband of Anne (nee Mordarski); loving father of William F. (Jessica) and Katharine M. Babic (Jon); grandfather of Bennett and Jack Babic; son of the late Kathlyn (nee Reynolds) and William Dale Boone; brother of Darlene Thomas and the late Kay Knapp, Wilma Drake and Suzanne Lake; uncle, cousin and friend of many. ...

Arthur M. "Art" Gonsor

Arthur M. "Art" Gonsor

Apr 9, 2021

ARTHUR M. "ART" GONSOR, age 64, beloved son of the late Loretta (nee Swetkis) and Edward J. Gonsor; loving brother of Daniel (Blanka), Jerry (Allison), Brian, Dee Swanson (Curt), Diane McCutcheon and Christine Davis (Ken); "Don't call  me Uncle" of many nieces and nephews; beloved nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Art was a proud "anything Cleveland" sports fan. ...

Mary Hlywiak

Mary Hlywiak

Apr 8, 2021

MARY HLYWIAK (nee Troxell), age 72, beloved wife of the late Gary; loving mother of Laura Spurlock (Jim), Diana Hlywiak (Allen Singleton) and Beth Ann Hlywiak-Lescano (Brian Richey); grandmother of Alicia, Rachel, Wendi, Megan, Sophie and Brian; beloved aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away April 8, 2021.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150...

James L. Wilson

James L. Wilson

Apr 5, 2021

JAMES L. WILSON, age 52, beloved son of Virginia (nee Gallatin) and James R. Wilson; brother of Brian (Susan), Patrick (Summer) and Martin (Kristen); beloved nephew, uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away suddenly April 5, 2021.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet for his Funeral Mass Monday, April 12, St. Adalbert Church (66 Adalbert St., Berea)...

David W. Coleman

David W. Coleman

Apr 5, 2021

DAVID W. COLEMAN, age 77, retired Sgt. City of Cleveland, Division of Police, beloved husband of Jeanette (nee Perry); loving father of Richard and Russell, stepfather of Michael Coreno (Kathy), Scott Coreno (Naomi), Amy Ross (Jeff) and Rebecca Ross; and proud "Papa" of 15.  U.S.A.F. veteran.  Passed away April 5, 2021.  Funeral Service Monday, April 12, 7:00 P.M. in...

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