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Bruce J. Boyden

Bruce J. Boyden

Oct 26, 2016

BRUCE J. BOYDEN, age 77, beloved husband of 48 years to Sally (nee Rimmel); father of Mary Nell and Molly; grandfather of Julia Korter; brother of Brenda Ziegler and the late Charles.  Mr. Boyden was past Commodore of the Edgewater Yacht Club and a 1957 graduate of St. Ignatius High School and a graduate of Xavier University in Cincinnati.  Passed...

John C. Manzuk

John C. Manzuk

Oct 25, 2016

JOHN C. MANZUK, age 67.  Beloved husband of Jean (nee Carroll); loving father of Allison (Will Crichlow), Andrea (Seth Marquard) and the late Catherine; grandfather of Adelaide; brother of Roger and the late Cindy DiFrancesco; uncle of many.  Passed away October 25, 2016.  Funeral Service Saturday, October 29, at 9:30 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY...

John Joseph "Johnny" Kelley, Jr.

John Joseph "Johnny" Kelley, Jr.

Oct 24, 2016

JOHN J. "JOHNNY" KELLEY, JR., age 79, of Fairview Park, OH, passed away on October 24, 2016 after a long struggle with pulmonary fibrosis.    He was born in Cleveland, OH on July 18, 1937.  Beloved husband of 53 years to Roberta C. "Bobbie" (nee Quigley); loving father of Jack (Maureen), Clare Verhiley (Tom), Karen Kane (Chris), Ed (Anne), Ryan (Kristina)...

Matthew J. Shaw

Matthew J. Shaw

Oct 24, 2016

MATTHEW J. SHAW, age 60, beloved son of Kenneth L. and the late Sarah M. (nee Rollin), brother of Peggi Janosek (Bill), Michael (Paula) and Mark (Alison), beloved nephew, uncle, cousin and friend of many. Passed away October 24, 2016. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for graveside services Saturday, October 29, at 11 A.M. at Holy Cross Cemetery...

Bernard F. Rowan

Bernard F. Rowan

Oct 23, 2016

BERNARD F. ROWAN, age 83, of Columbia Station, OH.  Beloved husband of the late Rochelle (nee Malecki); stepfather of Nicole "Nikki" Nelson; brother of Patricia Rowan; dear friend of John Mueller.  Graduate of Carnegie Mellon University, Sacred Heart and Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, PA.  Avid graphic artist.  Passed away October 23, 2016.  All services are private.  In lieu...

Hazel Kortz

Hazel Kortz

Oct 22, 2016

HAZEL KORTZ age 93. Daughter of the late Elma and Frank; aunt of Linda Filous and David and Eric Gustafson. Passed away Oct. 22, 2016. Graveside service Wednesday, Nov. 2, Strongsville Cemetery at 9:00 AM.

Kenneth E. Haught

Kenneth E. Haught

Oct 20, 2016

KENNETH E. HAUGHT, age 80, loving husband of Alice Torrence-Haught (nee Gerba); loving father of Margaret Davies, Stephanie Chillious (George), Alison Walker (Michael), Timothy Torrence (Beverly), Justine Torrence, Devra Konjura (Richard) and Cassie Torrence; grampa of 9; great-grampa of 2; brother of Harold (Betty), Leonard (Dorothy) and the late Lyvonne Haught-Evers; uncle of many.  U.S. Air Force Veteran.  Passed away...

Joseph J. Bujnak

Joseph J. Bujnak

Oct 20, 2016

JOSEPH J. BUJNAK, age 76. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Finlin); loving father of Donna Scaggs (Brent) and Joseph (Kathleen); grandfather of Brent, Shannon, Patrick, Meghan and Brian; brother of Mary Louise Eldred (William); dear friend, umpire and referee partner of Dennis Morgan. Joe was inducted into the Cleveland and Lakewood Officials Halls of Fame. The family would...

Kurt Poschner

Kurt Poschner

Oct 19, 2016

KURT POSCHNER, age 76, beloved husband of Magdalena "Maggie" (nee Bergmann); loving father of Edmund (Maureen) and Norbert (Heidi); grandfather of Rachel, Adam, Christian, Kaitlyn and Andrew; brother of Helga Huber; uncle of many.  Passed away October 19, 2016.  Funeral Mass Monday, October 24, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 10 A.M.  Entombment Sunset Memorial Park.  Friends may call at...

William M. Malley, Sr.

William M. Malley, Sr.

Oct 19, 2016

WILLIAM M. MALLEY, SR., age 85, dear husband of 57 years to Adele (nee Ryan); loving father of Michael F. (Angela), William M. Jr. "Bee" (Rachel), Daniel P. (Melissa), Patrick A. "Packy", Adele "Sis" (fiancé Jared Johnson) and Megan Cannon (Tom); grandfather of Hannah, William, Madison, Casey, William III, Abbey, Maggie, Max and Samantha Malley and Martin, Declan and Adele...

Ronald W. Prusha

Ronald W. Prusha

Oct 15, 2016

RONALD W. "RONAKI" PRUSHA, age 75, treasured husband of Linda (nee Wyszinski); nurturing and loving father of Gregory (deceased) (Annie), Katie Rankin (Robby) and Casey (Romelia); fun grandpa to Marcus Prusha, Aubrey Rankin and Christopher Prusha; brother of Dale (deceased) and Jerry; uncle and great uncle.  Ronald leaves behind to miss him a bevy of extended family and friends.  A...

Nancy C. Meng

Nancy C. Meng

Oct 15, 2016

NANCY C. MENG (nee Kitchen), age 82, beloved wife of Walter; loving mother of Scott (deceased) (Cheryl), Debbie Carrick (Dan), Mary Beth Lute (Michael, deceased), Tracie, Jay and Kurt (Lisa); grandmother of Kevin, Kristen, Jason, Bridget, Jessica, Brittany, Morgan, Ryanne, Aiden and Avery; great-grandmother of 15; sister of the late Robert J. Kitchen; aunt of many.  Passed away October 15,...

James P. Scott

James P. Scott

Oct 15, 2016

JAMES P. SCOTT, age 38, beloved son of Marilyn (nee Klucznik) and Terrance; brother of Michael, T.J. (Abby) and Brandon; grandson of Kathleen (nee O'Brien) and Milton Scott and the late Therese Maloney and Jack Klucznik; beloved nephew of Sharon Fisher, Rev. James G. Maloney, Thomas Maloney (Barbara), Margaret Klucznik, Richard Tomanek (Maureen, deceased), Regina Kunkle (Bob, deceased), John Klucznik...

Elva L. Swarm

Elva L. Swarm

Oct 11, 2016

ELVA L. SWARM (nee Rimer) age 92 born in Punxsutawney, Pa., beloved wife of 70 years to Richard H.; mother of Suzanne Kane (deceased), Kathleen Swarm (Lawrence Chojnowski), Richard J. (Merlyn), Michael (Kathy), Elaine Swarm (Peter Ducic) and Betty Sopko (Jim); grandmother of 12, great-grandmother of 18; beloved sister of seven deceased siblings. Mrs. Swarm was retired after many years...

Vance L. Spanos

Vance L. Spanos

Oct 9, 2016

VANCE L. SPANOS, age 52. Beloved of Diane, the love of his life. Loving son of Kathy (nee Mruk) and Roger; brother of Renee Eastridge (Ridge) and Christine Spanos; uncle of Joshua; nephew and cousin of many. Passed away suddenly October 9, 2016. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER...

Mary G. Smith

Mary G. Smith

Oct 6, 2016

MARY G. SMITH (nee Henion), age 87. Beloved wife of the late Raymond B.; loving mother of Ann Barni (Michael) and Kathleen Remle (William); grandmother of Anthony, Andrea, Gregory, Nicholas, Zachary and Amanda; sister of the late William and Robert; Aunt Doll of many. Passed away October 6, 2016. Funeral Mass Monday October 10 St. Mel Church (14436 Triskett) at...

William E. Young

William E. Young

Oct 4, 2016

WILLIAM E. "BILL" YOUNG, age 63, died to eternal glory on October 4, 2016.  He was preceded in death by his loving parents, Josephine (nee Catalano) and William.  Bill is survived by his cousin, Phyllis Tedesco; guardian, Margie Kaminski; and his Welcome House family, especially his housemates, Gary, Stanley and Hugh.  Bill was lovingly cared for by Holy Family Hospice.  ...

Anthony Pongallo

Anthony Pongallo

Oct 4, 2016

ANTHONY PONGALLO, age 83. Beloved husband of the late Joan (nee Norris); loving father of Bonnie Ehlert (William, deceased), Bob (Janis) and Tanya Sherer (Randy); grandfather of Robert (Kristi), Gillianne, Barry (Angela) and Kalleen (Craig); great-grandfather of Kevin, Akella, Ivy and A.J.; brother of 10. Passed away October 4, 2016. Funeral Service Monday October 10 Christ United Methodist Church (3625...

Lois A. Hampson

Lois A. Hampson

Oct 3, 2016

LOIS A. HAMPSON (nee Walker), age 80. Beloved wife of Herb; loving mother of David Arthur (Darci); grandmother of Matthew, Emily, Makenna and Kailey; sister of the late Alice J. Thomas; cousin of Florence Roseman; longtime friend of William and Judy Docherty and their son Brian. Passed away October 3, 2016. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial...

Martha L. Hogue

Martha L. Hogue

Oct 3, 2016

MARTHA L. HOGUE (nee Lenoir) age 84, beloved wife of the late Garland L.; dear mother of John (N. Patricia), Nancy Williams (Bud) and David (Pamela); grandmother of Ryan Williams (deceased), Joshua Williams, Susan, Max (Sarah) and Allyson; great-grandmother of the late Colton; daughter of the late Lavenia (nee Welchance) and Walter Lenoir; sister of James Lenoir (Jane), Lucy Lenoir...

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