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Ruth Anne Nowak

Ruth Anne Nowak

Feb 24, 2013

RUTH ANNE NOWAK age 75. Mother of Joe; grandmother of Joshua and Melyssa Candela-Nowak; sister of the late Agnes Weese, Rita Barry and David Ankenbrandt; aunt of many; daughter-in-law of Amy Candela. Passed away Feb. 24, 2013. Funeral Mass Friday March 1, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 10:00 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME...

James W. Hlozek

James W. Hlozek

Feb 24, 2013

James William Hlozek, born on July 12, 1918, entered into God's Kingdom on February 24, 2013, after a short illness. He served in the South Pacific during World War II, earning a Bronze Star and other decorations for marksmanship. He participated in the battle for Guadalcanal in the Pacific. When he returned home he married the love of his life,...

Catherine E. Dering

Catherine E. Dering

Feb 24, 2013

CATHERINE E. DERING (nee Campbell) age 82. Beloved wife of the late Robert; mother of Robert (Sue); sister of 12 deceased brothers and sisters; dear friend of Al and MaryAnne Babinec. Passed away Feb. 24, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday April 6, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church (25801 Royalton Rd.) at 11:00 AM.

Richard Lechner

Richard Lechner

Feb 23, 2013

RICHARD LECHNER age 78; beloved husband of Margaret (nee Pitts); father of Rick, Andy, Matt (Ann Marie), Sue and Christopher; grandfather of 10, great- grandfather of 1; passed away suddenly Feb. 23, 2013. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cleveland APL 1729 Willey Ave. Cleveland, Oh 44113 or the American Heart Association 1689 E. 155th St. Cleveland, Oh 44106. All...

Mark A. Mcavinue

Mark A. Mcavinue

Feb 22, 2013

MARK A. McAVINUE age 33; husband of Rebecca (nee Patrick); loving father of Leai, David, Fiona and Chloe; beloved son of Leslie Atherton (Frank) and Michael McAvinue (Kathy); brother of Robert, Steven, Jonathan and Ann Marie; grandson of Patrick McAvinue (Mary-deceased) and the late Alverda and Alex Stats; nephew, cousin and friend of many; U.S. Army veteran; passed away Feb....

Pearl S. Flachbart

Pearl S. Flachbart

Feb 22, 2013

PEARL S. FLACHBART (nee Bailey) age 80. Beloved wife of Otto J. Sr. Loving mother of Alfreda Auxier (Tom), Linda Kennedy (deceased) (Michael), Karen March (Tom), and Betty Umbel. Stepmother of Jean, Otto Jr., Theresa, and Phyllis (deceased). Grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother of many. Sister of Rosella, Hazel, Crockett, and the late Alice, Gladys, Howard. Passed away February 22, 2013....

Louis J. Jakobi

Louis J. Jakobi

Feb 19, 2013

LOUIS J. JAKOBI , age 90; beloved husband of Helen (nee Nesterak); loving father of Patricia Miller (Richard) and Jan Fragapane (Paul); devoted grandfather of Julie Sickles (Derrick), Kelli Muchowski (Mark), Christopher, Lori and Angela; cherished great grandfather of Gabby, Tyler, Cameron, Gavyn, Makayla, Dylan, Blake, Gavin and Mia; dear brother of the following deceased: Alex Jacoby (Helen, deceased), Julius...

Margaret A. Sweeney

Margaret A. Sweeney

Feb 18, 2013

MARGARET A. SWEENEY (nee Kmieck), age 84, beloved wife of the late John F.; loving mother of Shari Henz; sister of Annette Holland, A.J. Kmieck, Jr. (dec.) (Marjorie); aunt and great-aunt. Passed away February 18, 2013. Funeral Mass Saturday, February 23, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME,...

Margaret M. Avallone

Margaret M. Avallone

Feb 18, 2013

MARGARET M. AVALLONE (nee O'Malley), age 99, beloved wife of the late Robert McGinty and Anthony Avallone; mother of Richard (dec.) (Nancy), Roberta Rienke (dec.) (Ron), Donna Mae Conway (Patrick), Brian McGinty (Mary Ann) and Kevin McGinty (Kathy); beloved grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; sister of the late Patrick O'Malley, Marie Joyce, Katherine Kaiser, Thomas O'Malley, Bridget Darmstatter and Richard O'Malley;...

Andrea Maria Rinicella

Andrea Maria Rinicella

Feb 18, 2013

ANDREA M. RINICELLA was taken by the angels on February 18, 2013 to be with the Lord. The devoted companion of Thomas Cole of Watertown, South Dakota; Two hearts intertwined always beating as one. Andrea is the loving mother of Nina Halabi, daughter of Lorli and Domenic (deceased), sister of Anthony, Serena, Bill, Brennan, Agnes, and Lenore. Aunt of Jordan,...

Virginia M. Larson

Virginia M. Larson

Feb 17, 2013

VIRGINIA M. LARSON (nee Greany) age 87. Beloved wife of 67 years to Robert L; mother of Kathryn Lusnia (Ken) of N. Olmsted, Oh., Michael (Carol), Cynthia Norden (John) of Barre, Ma., Gary (deceased), and Charles (Shauna) of Hubbardston, Ma.; grandmother of 14; great grandmother of 18; dear sister of five deceased brothers and sisters; aunt and great aunt of...

Camilla "June" Bruggeman

Camilla "June" Bruggeman

Feb 16, 2013

CAMILLA "JUNE" BRUGGEMAN (nee Shields) age 87; beloved wife of the late John W.; devoted mother of Linda Kramer (Greg), Mark Boczek, Joyce Butler, David Bruggeman (Anna), Douglas Bruggeman (Mary) and Kathleen Demyan; proud grandmother of 11 and great-grandmother of 4; loving sister of Jean Reuss (Carl-deceased) and the late Richard Shields; passed away Feb. 16, 2013. Funeral Mass Wednesday,...

Stanley J. Ryba Jr.

Stanley J. Ryba Jr.

Feb 15, 2013

STANLEY J. RYBA JR. age 82. Loving husband of 58 years to Patricia M. (nee Powers); dearest father of Karen Dell(Carl), James DDS (Joyce), Colleen Paszko (Dave), Timothy DDS (Laurie), Betsy, Stanley (Gayle), and John; grandfather of 15; great grandfather of 5; brother of Joan Lawrence and Rosemary Gannon; special brother-in-law of Margaret "Dolly" Gallagher; dear uncle and friend to...

Linda R. Kilbane

Linda R. Kilbane

Feb 14, 2013

LINDA R. KILBANE (nee Nadal), age 61. Beloved wife of Thomas; loving mother of Heidi Foose (deceased), Donna Dunn-Kent (Jake), Mark Dunn (Danielle) and Stephanie Dunn-Haber; step-mother of Martin and Patricia Kilbane; grandmother of Caitlin, Chace, Ryder and Isaac; sister of Sue Horton (Bob) and the late Rick Nadal; aunt of three. Passed away February 14, 2013. Funeral Mass Tuesday...

Alice M. Smolik

Alice M. Smolik

Feb 12, 2013

ALICE M. SMOLIK (nee Sheppard) age 66; beloved wife of the late James E.; mother of James J. (Kelly) and Steven P. (Shannon); grandmother of Christopher, Samantha, Michael, Matthew and Megan; sister of Elizabeth Reisinger; aunt of David, Brian and Gary Luther; passed away suddenly February 12, 2013. Funeral Mass Monday, February 18, The Church of St. Clarence (30106 Lorain...

Erwin Sikorski

Erwin Sikorski

Feb 12, 2013

ERWIN SIKORSKI age 83; beloved husband of 56 years to Agnes; father of Arlene, Robert-deceased, Carol, Eric, Paul (Shannon) and Michael; grandfather of Rose, Samuel, Natalie, Lorelei and Ruby; brother of George (Janice), Anneliese Stahl (Gene-deceased), Agnes Merbler (Rick) and the late Guenter; beloved uncle and great-uncle of many; U.S. Army veteran; passed away Feb. 12, 2013. Homecoming Service Saturday,...

James W. Ellison

James W. Ellison

Feb 11, 2013

JAMES W. ELLISON, age 84. Beloved husband of 65 years to Veda (nee Baird); loving father of the late James W. Ellison and Linda Sue Greer; grandfather of Robin Gayle Pelles (Bob), James W. Kelly and Julie Ann Smith; great-grandfather of 8; brother of Roberta Baird. U.S. Air Force veteran. Passed away February 11, 2013.

Thomas Burke

Thomas Burke

Feb 10, 2013

THOMAS BURKE beloved husband of 55 years to Bridget Kearns Burke; father of James (Gloria) and Sheila; grandfather of Alex, Jorge and Seamus; brother of Bridget Ann Chambers (Michael-deceased) (of Cleveland), Theresa Lynch, Tony Burke (Mary) and the late James Burke, Mary Patton (all of Ireland) and Kathleen Walmsley (of England); beloved uncle and great-uncle of many; passed away Feb....

Michael L. Wolschleger

Michael L. Wolschleger

Feb 9, 2013

MICHAEL L. WOLSCHLEGER age 70. Beloved son of the late Blanche (nee Shamray) and John Wolschleger; brother of Peter (Patricia) of AZ, Paul (the late Kathy) of CA, Mary Ann, Joan, and the late John and James (the late Georgia). Passed away Feb. 9, 2013. Mass of Christian Burial Friday May 3, St. Vincent DePaul Church (13400 Lorain Ave.) at...

Antonia Fritzel

Antonia Fritzel

Feb 9, 2013

ANTONIA FRITZEL (nee Jaksa) age 94. Beloved wife of the late John; mother of Adolf Fritzel (Jean) and Mary Pavlovski (William); grandmother of Theresa Fritzel, Suzanne Dobrunick (Regis), Sheryl Nocera (Mark) and Bill Pavlovski; great-grandmother of Veronica, Nicholas, Jacob and Michael; sister-in-law of Sophie Schmuck; aunt of Irma Mohr. Passed away Feb. 9, 2013. Funeral Mass Wednesday Feb. 13, the...

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