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John G. Wilbur

John G. Wilbur

Jan 5, 2015

JOHN G. WILBUR, age 40, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida passed away peacefully on January 5, 2015. Beloved son of Otis and Colleen Wilbur (nee Cooney) of Avon Lake, OH. Dear nephew of Brian and Lynne Cooney, cousin of Tiffany Cohen (Ken), uncle of Rylee and Blake Cohen. Godfather to Rylee Cohen and K.J. Bir. Also survived by many loving aunts,...

Johanna E. Finney

Johanna E. Finney

Jan 4, 2015

JOHANNA E. FINNEY "OMA" (Nee Nusshag) age 80. Beloved wife of Terrance. Loving mother of Ernie Czwal (Peggy), John Baumler (Kathy), James Baumler, Jane Simbeck, and Terry Finney Jr. (Marcie). Grandmother of Kalindi, Kevala, Alex, Ryan, Lindsay, Jonathan, Jeremy, Amanda, Taylor, and Olivia. Passed away January 4, 2015. Funeral Service Thursday January 8, 2015 at 10:30 AM IN THE CHAMBERS...

Michele Arora

Michele Arora

Jan 2, 2015

MICHELE ARORA (nee Heaney) of Westlake, OH, passed away on Friday, January 2, in Greenville, SC, surrounded by family and close friends. She was 57. A strong and brave woman, she boldly battled brain cancer for more than eight years. Michele was born to Martin and Mary Heaney on November 5, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York. She grew up in...

Florence Evelyn Knox

Florence Evelyn Knox

Jan 2, 2015

FLORENCE E. KNOX (nee Shotzbargar), passed away on Friday January 2, 2015, in Westlake, OH at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late John A. Knox; dear mother of Janice E. Jones (Dennis) of Rocky River, OH; grandmother of Michelle Ipavec (David Martina) and Melissa Fitzgerald (Keith); great grandmother of Alyssa Ipavec and Erin and Kylie Fitzgerald; sister...

Joyce R. Learned

Joyce R. Learned

Dec 31, 2014

JOYCE R. LEARNED (nee Ridenour), age 94, loving wife of the late William; beloved mother of Michael (Ellin), Daniel (Barbara) and Jane Learned; grandmother of 12; great-grandmother of 7. Passed away December 31, 2014. Inurnment Fairmount Cemetery (Jackson, OH) at a later date. Arrangements by CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND (216) 251-6566.

Jason Scott Templeton

Jason Scott Templeton

Dec 30, 2014

JASON SCOTT TEMPLETON, age 35. Loving son of Jeffrey and Martha "Marty" (nee Kane); beloved, amazing brother of Keri Cameron (Michael), Alyson Dull (TJ), Tyler James Templeton, and Jennifer King; amazing uncle of Riley, Rebecca, Logan, and Raygan. He loved people. He loved to sing, listen to music, watch Big Time Wrestling, ride his cooler around the neighborhood and being...

Shirley Berndsen

Shirley Berndsen

Dec 30, 2014

SHIRLEY BERNDSEN (nee Baxter), beloved wife of the late William R.; dear mother of William F. (Barbara) and Robert M. (Michelle); grandmother of Jennifer Imam (Shafayet), Kimberly Medina (Nelson), Jonathan Berndsen, Jessica Clapp (Kevin) and Janice Arch (Jason); great-grandmother of Olivia, Lucas, Brycen, Valerie, Keegan and Kevin; sister of Dorothy Cibula. Passed away December 30, 2014. Memorial Service Saturday, January...

Thomas H. Wolff

Thomas H. Wolff

Dec 29, 2014

THOMAS H. WOLFF, age 92. Beloved husband of 62 years to Dolores (nee Kovacevic); loving father of Laura Kraley, Daniel Wolff and Tina Stewart (Craig); grandfather of Nick Gareau and Annie Stewart. U.S. Marine Corps Veteran of WWII. Tom was an avid pilot and taught flying lessons at Northern Ohio Youth Glider Training Assoc. and was a 30 year volunteer...

Joseph J. Hutka, Sr.

Joseph J. Hutka, Sr.

Dec 25, 2014

JOSEPH J. HUTKA, SR., age 88, beloved husband of the late Margaret (nee Fink); loving father of Joseph J., Jr., Kurt R. (Donna Shirley) and Scott A. Hutka; grandfather of Jenett Hutka, Janice Brown (Ryan) and Laila Hammer (Richard); great-grandfather of Chloe Grace Hammer; brother of the late Richard P. Hutka and Mary Lou Amato; uncle of many. U. S....

Ronald M. Finley

Ronald M. Finley

Dec 24, 2014

RONALD M. FINLEY, age 56. Beloved husband of 24 years to Colleen (nee Priore). Adored father of Leah and Daniel. Grandfather of Austin. Dear brother of Rocky and Randy (Sandra). Son of the late Violet (nee Quesenberry) and Roy Finley. Son-in-law of Margaret (nee Schram) and Vincent Priore. Uncle of 26. Brother-in-law of Mary Ross (Pete), Brian (Cathy), Michael (Donna),...

Ann F. Vaughan

Ann F. Vaughan

Dec 22, 2014

ANN F. VAUGHAN (Nee Hornostaj) age 90. Loving mother of Mary Roberts of New Zealand, and Timothy Vaughan (Brigid)of Boston, MA. Grandmother of Katherine Roberts and Matthew Vaughan. Sister of the late Mary, Estelle, Joseph, and Kay. Aunt of many. Longtime parishioner of St. Christopher Parish. Passed away December 22, 2014. Funeral Mass Monday December 29, 2014 St. Christopher Church...

Angelina V. Mango

Angelina V. Mango

Dec 22, 2014

ANGELINA V. MANGO (nee Cellura), age 97, beloved wife of the late Philip; mother of Michael (Lani) and Angelo (Cheryl); grandmother of Philip, Melissa, Dawn, Stacy, Angelo, Philip and Marci; great-grandmother of 4; sister of 6 deceased brothers and sisters; aunt of many. Passed away December 22, 2014. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 27, St. Bernadette Church (2256 Clague Rd.) at...

David L. Seeley

David L. Seeley

Dec 21, 2014

DAVID L. SEELEY age 73; beloved husband of Rosemary (nee McCaleb); loving father of David (Katie), Christine Perog (Dustin) and Allen; grandfather of Kyle and Ryan Seeley and Emily Perog; brother of Darryl (Susan). U.S. Navy veteran. Passed away December 21, 2014. Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 24, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain Rd.) at 10 A.M. Friends may...

Gabriella E.M. Justice

Gabriella E.M. Justice

Dec 21, 2014

GABRIELLA E.M. JUSTICE age 3 months; darling daughter of Nichole Bradley and Joshua Justice; sister of Brianna and Serenity Justice; great-granddaughter of Nancy Bradley and the late Frederick Bradley; granddaughter of Victoria Bradley and the late Mark Whitely and Debra Justice and the late George Justice; goddaughter of Brittnie Bradley (Derek Kent); niece and cousin of many. Passed away suddenly...

Joan M. Ackermann

Joan M. Ackermann

Dec 20, 2014

JOAN M. ACKERMANN (nee Giering). Beloved sister of Patricia Ostrander (David, deceased), Richard (deceased)(Mary Lou) and Neil (deceased) (Patricia); aunt of many. Passed away suddenly December 20, 2014. Funeral Mass Monday December 29 St. Brendan Church (4242 Brendan Lane) at 11 A.M. Interment private. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD....

Stephen V. Conroy

Stephen V. Conroy

Dec 20, 2014

STEPHEN V. CONROY age 86. Beloved husband of 44 yrs. to Mattie (nee Adams); father of Steve (Denise), Nancy Moore (the late Tim), Brian (Paula) and the late Kenneth; grandfather of Kenny, Madeline and Patrick; brother of Margaret Venizia; uncle of many. Passed away Dec. 20, 2014. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR....

John B. Davis

John B. Davis

Dec 20, 2014

JOHN B. DAVIS, age 93, beloved wife of 55 years to the late Mabel D. (nee Deckard); loving father of Yvonne Davis Wirtz (David), Lisa- deceased and Jennifer; dear grandfather of Victor and Gregory Wirtz; brother of George (Berla deceased) of FL., Robert, (Barb) of TN and the late Edgar, Ann Cole, Julia, Mary Lou Manley and Paul. Uncle and...

Joan C. Osiecki

Joan C. Osiecki

Dec 19, 2014

JOAN C. OSIECKI (nee Horvath) age 77. Devoted wife of 59 yrs. to Robert G.; beloved mother of Robert J. (Peggy) and Scott (Anne); grandmother of Allison Parsons (Tom), Candice, Shawn, Amelia, Spencer, Megan, Patrick and Colin; great grandmother of Payton; daughter of the late Erma and John Horvath; sister of the late Edward Howard. Passed away Dec. 19, 2014....

Rose Mary Wolanski

Rose Mary Wolanski

Dec 18, 2014

ROSE MARY WOLANSKI (nee Piechocinski)age 79. Beloved wife of the late Adam. Loving mother of Mark (Susan Hoffert), and Paul (Elizabeth). Grandmother of Adrian, Evangeline, Claire, and Dahlia. Sister of Harry, and the late John, Raymond, Adeline, and Edward. Aunt of many. Passed away December 18, 2014. Funeral Mass Monday December 22, 2014 St. Adalbert Church (66 Adalbert St.) at...

Vincent "Vinny" P. Lavelle

Vincent "Vinny" P. Lavelle

Dec 18, 2014

VINCENT P. "VINNY" LAVELLE age 83; beloved husband of the late Joy (nee Estergall); loving father of Patrick, Colleen Kelly (Jack), Karen Barry (Michael), Francis (Marianna), Thomas and Mary Joy Kuntz (Christopher); grandfather of Christopher, Vincent, Jimmy, Heather, Brian-deceased, Summer, Courtney and Megan; great-grandfather of Jack and Claire; brother of Michael-deceased, Kay Gallagher (John "BoBo") (both deceased), John (Judy), and...

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