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James W. Petrillo

James W. Petrillo

Jun 26, 2019

JAMES W. PETRILLO, age 70, beloved husband of 51 years to Donna (nee Crupper); loving father of Wayne Petrillo and Stacey Petrillo-Rumancik (Jeffery); grandfather of Tyler (Jazmyne), Christopher, Ally Rumancik and Sydney Rumancik; great-grandfather of Vanessa; son of the late Margaret (nee Wiseman) and Albert T.; brother of Thomas (deceased) (Barbara), Sandra LaManna, Michael (Linda) and Dennis (Vicki); uncle...

Allan R. Smith

Allan R. Smith

Jun 25, 2019

ALLAN R. SMITH, age 80, beloved husband of the late Donna (nee Broz); father of David (Holly), Laura West (Karl) and Beth Carey (Chris); grandfather of eight; great-grandfather of six.  Passed away June 25, 2019.  Services for the family will be private.  Interment Eastlawn Memory Gardens (Brunswick, OH).

Martin J. Keough

Martin J. Keough

Jun 25, 2019

MARTIN J. KEOUGH age 57; beloved son of the late Margaret "Peggy" (nee Caine) and John M. "Jack" Keough; loving brother of Michael (Karen), Colleen Madden (Michael) of Fla., John (Sue), Kathleen Keough (Gian de Caris), Christine Cihon (Steve) and Eileen Vargo (Patrick); beloved uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Marty was a longtime Cuyahoga County employee and was...

Ronald A. Mordarski

Ronald A. Mordarski

Jun 25, 2019

RONALD A. MORDARSKI, age 61.  Father of Ronald and Danielle Mordarski and James Leasock; grandfather; brother of Betty Ponziani, Rita Keel, Jean Shredl, Bernadette Hamel, Anne Boone and the late Katharine Fisher, William and Richard; uncle of 13, great-uncle of 17.  Retired from Ford Motor Co.  Passed away June 25, 2019.  Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, June 29, 2019,...

Robert L. Fazi

Robert L. Fazi

Jun 24, 2019

ROBERT L. FAZI, age 76, beloved husband of the late Zoetsa (nee Sharkey); loving father of John (Bernadette) and Toni Shobey (Todd); grandfather of Taylor Shobey, Samantha Fagan and Alexa Fazi; brother of Ronald (Annette) and Ricky; uncle, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away June 24, 2019.  Funeral Service Friday, June 28, at 11 A.M. in the CHAMBERS...

Mackenzie J. Mergel

Mackenzie J. Mergel

Jun 22, 2019

MACKENZIE J. "MAC" MERGEL, age 27.  Beloved son of Ilona "Penni" (nee Szabados) and Henry J. Mergel "Rick"; dear brother of Dave Mergel and Deanna Culver (Andy) of Columbus; uncle of Collin Mergel and Elka; grandson of the late Margaret (nee Gluvna) and Henry; nephew, cousin and close friend of Steve and many others.  Passed away unexpectedly June 22,...

Marie T. Volk

Marie T. Volk

Jun 22, 2019

MARIE T. VOLK, age 80. Sister of Frank and Eugene. Passed away June 22, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, Nov. 2, St. Anthony of Padua Church (6750 State Rd., Parma) at 9:30 AM.  Inurnment St. Martin of Tours Cemetery.

Martha M. Peta

Martha M. Peta

Jun 21, 2019

MARTHA M. PETA (nee Miller) age 73. Loving mother of Thomas Wentz (Shana McQueen), Rebecca Wentz Wilson and Tyler Wentz (Jennifer Autenrieth); grandmother of Katy and Madelyn; sister of the late Judy O'Brien, Sharon Coughlin and Michael Miller; aunt and friend of many. Passed away June 21, 2019. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, June 25, St. Raphael Church (525...

Joan I. Weiskittel

Joan I. Weiskittel

Jun 21, 2019

JOAN I. WEISKITTEL (nee Lavandosky) died peacefully on June 21, 2019, at the age of 85. Her passing will be deeply mourned by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Vernon. She was the beloved sister of the late Gerald Lavandosky (Carol), Jane Osborn (Frank) and Lois Norman (Mike); the...

James S. Frederick

James S. Frederick

Jun 20, 2019

JAMES S. FREDERICK, age 70.  Beloved husband of Junietta (nee Cunningham); loving father of Sandy Gaukin (Jim), Connie, Jean Hartman (Christopher), Janet Frederick (David Soto) and Darryl; grandfather of 18; great-grandfather of 2; brother of William Frederick (Pam) and Sharon Walls; dear friend of many.  U.S.M.C. veteran.  Passed away June 20, 2019.  Funeral Service Tuesday, June 25, at 10:30...

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...

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