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Caren S. Pawlowski

Caren S. Pawlowski

Jun 19, 2019

CAREN S. PAWLOWSKI (nee Hassell) age 57. Beloved wife of 38 years to Jeffrey A.; mother of Jeffrey J. (Katie), Ryan and Lauren; grandmother of Elle and Ava; daughter of Eleanor Hassell-Small (the late Anthony) and the late Carl Hassell (the late Carolyn); sister of Carl and Cathleen; step-sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many. Passed away June...

Alice M. Cantwell

Alice M. Cantwell

Jun 19, 2019

ALICE M. CANTWELL (nee McHugh) age 95. Beloved wife of the late Edward "Ned"; mother of James Mears (Donna) and John Riter; grandmother of Kimberly, Matthew and Corey Mears, John Riter II (Kerry) and Kathryn Perkins (Matt); great-grandmother of Murphy, Bridget, Ava and Carson; sister of the late Mary Middaugh and John McHugh; aunt, cousin and friend of many....

Thomas E. Porubsky

Thomas E. Porubsky

Jun 19, 2019

THOMAS E. PORUBSKY, age 73. Beloved husband of the late Ursula A. (nee Bolger); loving father of Thomas A., Timothy D. and Bridget; brother of Frances Previts (Gary) and Edward (Noreen, deceased); uncle and great-uncle of many. U.S. Army Veteran. Passed away June 19, 2019. Funeral Mass Tuesday June 25, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at...

Danny D. Dirks

Danny D. Dirks

Jun 18, 2019

DANNY D. DIRKS, age 86.  Beloved husband of 60 years to Marcia (nee Mathy).  Father of Douglas (Jadean), Susan, Marcy and Linda Dirks-Adamczyk (deceased) (Edward Adamczyk).  Grandfather of Brent, Bryce, Collin, Kevin, Michael, Michelle and Tucker.  Brother of the late Richard.  Uncle and friend of many.  Passed away June 18, 2019.  Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 28, the...

Dixie L. Burns

Dixie L. Burns

Jun 16, 2019

DIXIE L. BURNS (nee Hyatt), age 82, of Olmsted Falls; cherished wife of James R. for 56 years; beloved mother of Kristin Schirhart (Robert), Bradley, and Derek (Kristine); loving grandmother of Ryan, Rachel, Blake, Chase, and Bryce; a dear sister of Harolyn Walker (Donald).  Dixie was born in Lima, OH, attended New London High School, and graduated Ashland College.  ...

Robert E. Patton

Robert E. Patton

Jun 15, 2019

ROBERT E. PATTON, age 80; (retired Cleveland Police Officer), beloved husband of Rae Ann (nee Gensamer); father of Brian (Cathi), Brigette and Beth Vecchio (Paul); grandfather of Christina and Dominick Vecchio and Grace Anne Patton; son of the late Sadie (nee Dugan) and John G. "Mahoxie" Patton; brother of Martin and the late John, Patrick and Noreen; former husband...

Eleanor M. Kulik

Eleanor M. Kulik

Jun 13, 2019

ELEANOR M. KULIK (nee Pechtold), age 92, born in Munich, Germany.  Beloved of wife of the late Andrew L.; loving mother of Ernest J. (Diane); grandmother of Amanda Bistak (Andrew) and Mathew Kulik; great-grandmother of Quinn and Olivia Bistak; sister of the late Gerhardt Pechtold; aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away June 13, 2019.  Memorial Service Monday, June...

Edward J. Mishler

Edward J. Mishler

Jun 11, 2019

EDWARD J. MISHLER, age 70.  Beloved husband of Linda (nee Taylor); stepfather of Tessa Taylor; dear son of Dorothy (nee Lasecki) and the late Joseph M. Mishler; brother of Ronald and Randall; uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Longtime employee of the IX Center of Cleveland.  Passed away suddenly June 11, 2019.  Memorial Service Monday, June 17, at...

Judith E. Baker

Judith E. Baker

Jun 11, 2019

JUDITH E. BAKER (nee Kaloczi), age 78. Beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Robert Nimrichter (Kathleen), Scott Baker (Abigail), Jim Baker (Laura) and the late Richard Nimrichter; grandmother of Kristen, Danielle and Elizabeth Nimrichter, Shannon Wade (Adam) and Kayla Delgado (Will); great-grandmother of Betty, Frank, Will and Miles; sister of Kenneth Kaloczi (Sharon), Robert Kaloczi...

Sandra J. Gerencser

Sandra J. Gerencser

Jun 10, 2019

SANDRA J. GERENCSER (nee Sherban), age 66. Beloved wife of 36 years to Jeffrey M.; loving daughter of the late Jean (nee Limben) and John Sherban; sister of the late Diane; friend of many. Sandra had a bubbly personality. She was always smiling and she travelled the world with Jeffrey. Passed away June 10, 2019. Funeral Mass Friday, June...

Betty Jane Walsh

Betty Jane Walsh

Jun 10, 2019

BETTY JANE WALSH (nee Shourds), age 88.  Beloved wife of the late Kevin Q.; mother of Debbie, Timothy (Sharon), Pam, Dennis (Karen), Jeff (Jessica), and Maire Heisser (David); grandmother of Kelly Miller (Zach), Shannon, Kaitlin, Kristine Blackburn (Matt), Kevin Heisser, Steven, Jennifer Heisser, Marissa, and Carolyn Heisser; great-grandmother of Grant  Miller; sister of George Shourds and four deceased brothers...

George J. Prebish

George J. Prebish

Jun 10, 2019

GEORGE J. PREBISH, age 88.  Beloved husband of Rosalie J. (nee Pellow) and the late Letitia I. (nee Bradley); loving father of Michael (deceased) (Colleen), Michele Levanduski (Gary), James, and Thomas (Kelly); loving grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of four; brother of John Prebish and  Margaret Przybys; friend of many.  Retired Cleveland Police Officer.  U.S. Navy veteran Korean Conflict.  ...

Richard E. Tomechko

Richard E. Tomechko

Jun 10, 2019

RICHARD E. TOMECHKO, age 85.  Beloved husband of 58 years to Irene (nee Kundla); father of Bernadette Diaz (Joey); grandfather of Allison Edwards (Gary) and Zachary Diaz; great-grandfather of Isabelle Edwards and one on the way; brother of the late Edward and Joseph; uncle and great-uncle and cousin of many.  Rich retired after many years with the Regional Transit...

Mary Rose Finlin

Mary Rose Finlin

Jun 9, 2019

MARY ROSE FINLIN (nee Gibbons) age 97 passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on June 9.  Beloved wife of the late Jack Sr.; loving mother of Jack (Lois), Joyce, Jean, Jan Santoli (Andy), Joan (Bill Adams) and Jim; grandmother of seven; great-grandmother of five; cherished "big sister" of Jim (Arlene, deceased), Neal (Linda) and...

Frances D. Zembo

Frances D. Zembo

Jun 8, 2019

FRANCES D. ZEMBO (nee Sitek), age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph J.; loving mother of Denise A. Wilton (Richard), John (Karen) and the late Dorothy Hallis; grandmother of 8; great-grandmother of 2; brother of Joseph Sitek (deceased) (Helene). All services private.

Conrad F. Starek

Conrad F. Starek

Jun 8, 2019

CONRAD F. STAREK, age 90. Beloved husband of the late Eileen (nee Mayle); father of Kathleen Taps, Robert, Kenneth (Mary) and Thomas (Kathleen); grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 5; brother of Mary Ann Marshall (David) and the late William (Lois), Anthony and Raymond; uncle and great uncle of many. Retired electrical engineer for J&L and LTV Steel. Funeral Mass...

Victor J. Maresh

Victor J. Maresh

Jun 6, 2019

VICTOR J. MARESH, age 95. Beloved husband of the late Mertle (nee Witbeck), Geraldine (nee Donahue) and Betty Witbeck Donahue Maresh; father of Vicki Luschek (Larry) and Kathy Hemery (the late Dan); grandfather of Matthew and Kathleen Luschek, Michael Hemery (Stacie) and the late Adam Luschek; great-grandfather of Kai and Vivienne Hemery; brother of Emil and the late George,...

Kenneth J. Finlin

Kenneth J. Finlin

Jun 6, 2019

KENNETH J. FINLIN, age 52. Dear partner of Paul Harms; son of Stephanie (nee Clark) and the late James; brother of Patrick (Heli); uncle, cousin and friend of many. Passed away June 6, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 14, St. Mel Church (14436 Triskett Rd.) at 10:00 AM.

Wendy L. Plute

Wendy L. Plute

Jun 6, 2019

WENDY L. PLUTE (nee Kosmerl), age 72.  Beloved daughter of the late Betty (nee Baird) and Frank A. Kosmerl.  Wendy was a retired registered nurse.  Passed away June 6, 2019.  All services will be private.

Harry N. Malone, Jr.

Harry N. Malone, Jr.

Jun 3, 2019

HARRY N. MALONE, JR., age 90.  Beloved father of Harry (Priscilla), Richard (Ellen), Thomas (Lori), Gregory (Ginny) and Mark (Carlyn); grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 7; brother of the late Dorothy Whitaker and Judy Hoffman; uncle of many.  U.S. Army veteran.  Passed away June 3, 2019.  A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at a later date.  Memorial...

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