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Anna E. Gruhn

Anna E. Gruhn

Feb 14, 2012

ANNA E. GRUHN (nee Hertzberger), age 90, beloved wife of the late Heinz G.; loving mother of Norbert (Carol); grandmother of Caroline E. Gruhn; sister of Christine Hein; aunt of Wolfgang and Roland Hein. Passed away February 14, 2012. Funeral Service Saturday February 18 at 10:30 a.m. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS where friends...

Lawrence J. Kwiatkowski

Lawrence J. Kwiatkowski

Feb 13, 2012

LAWRENCE J. KWIATKOWSKI, "The Polish Prince," age 78, beloved father of Luke (Clarissa), Johanna (Jerry), Susan Cerny (Jerry) and Matthew (Jeanette); grandfather of Alisha, Bobby, Corey, Christina, Richie, Caitlyn, Jahnovan, Lyndsey, Joshua and Nolan; great-grandfather of Stella, Trinity and Trista; brother of Thomas and the late Jean Kazlausky and Dorothy Hovanec. 47-year friend of Dr. Bob and Bill W. U.S....

Mary B. Scherzer

Mary B. Scherzer

Feb 12, 2012

MARY B. SCHERZER (nee DiVita) age 90. Beloved wife of 62 years to Harry; loving mother of David (Joyce) and Karen Roti (Anthony); grandmother of Kristin Lafferty (Brian), Anthony, Katherine, Madeline and Sarah Roti, Tony Rini (Sheryl) and Kristin Minor (Robert); great grandmother of Jane, Alex, Jack, Drew, Abby, and Dominic; sister of Nancy Buzzelli and the late Tony, Rose,...

Russell H. "Rusty" Strait Jr.

Russell H. "Rusty" Strait Jr.

Feb 10, 2012

RUSSELL H. "RUSTY" STRAIT JR. AGE 55. Beloved son of the late Mildred (nee Mitchell) and Russell Strait Sr.; loving brother of Karen Sigman (James T.), Sharon "Cookie" Foote (Joseph), Charlene Martin, Janet Weigle and the late Marlene Koscielski; uncle of many. Passed away Feb. 10, 2012. Funeral Service Monday Feb. 13, at 1:00 PM. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME...

Lois Louise White

Lois Louise White

Feb 10, 2012

LOIS L. WHITE (nee Davis). age 73. Beloved wife of George. Loving mother of Robin O'Connell (Tim), Dennis (Denise), Kim McFadden (Brian),and Renee Thayer (Steve). Grandmother of Brian, Erinn, Mary, Amanda, Corey, Rebecca, Rachael, Sarah, Shannon, Lauren, Stacey, and Callie. Sister of Ronald (deceased), James, Jeannie Dwyer, Glenn, and Bud. Aunt,Great Aunt and friend of many. Funeral Service Tuesday February...

Linda A. Buttrey

Linda A. Buttrey

Feb 7, 2012

LINDA A. BUTTREY (nee Bird), age 64, beloved wife of the late Scott; loving mother of Jennifer Blumensaadt (Todd), Jason, Michael, Peter and Mary Buttrey (Stefan Ruskov); grandmother of William (deceased) and Joseph Blumensaadt and Alex Eby; sister of Thomas and Kenneth Bird, Karen Hayes and Michelle Vogelpohl; aunt and great aunt of many; beloved sister-in-law of Alesia Buttrey. Linda...

Joseph Passafiume, Sr.

Joseph Passafiume, Sr.

Feb 5, 2012

JOSEPH PASSAFIUME, SR. age 76, beloved husband of 55yrs to Lucy (nee Bertini), loving father of Salvatore (Lorna-deceased), Joseph Jr. (Debbie), Frank (Erin), John (Diane), Linda Shomon (Chris) and Anthony, beloved grandfather of 14, dear brother of Anthony-deceased, Rosetta Cascio (Nino), Frank-deceased and Anna Faustini (Dominic), uncle and great uncle of many. Mr. Passafiume was a life long barber, passed...

Mary Zayac

Mary Zayac

Feb 3, 2012

MARY ZAYAC (nee Melneczyn) age 91. Beloved wife of the late John; mother of John M. (Marie Simon), Ronald W. (Barb), and Michele A. Hejnal (Craig); grandmother of Maria D. and Jonathan N. Hejnal. Passed away Feb. 3, 2012. Funeral Liturgy Wednesday Feb. 8, St. Nicholas Ukrainian Orthodox Church (2101 Quail Ave., Lakewood) at 10:00 AM. Interment Brooklyn Hts. Cemetery....

Joseph A. Kasavich, Sr.

Joseph A. Kasavich, Sr.

Feb 2, 2012

JOSEPH A. KASAVICH, SR. age 92, beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Lavelle), father of Joseph A. Jr. (Mary), Mary Anne-deceased and Cecilia Kasavich (Russell Siegel), grandfather of Simon and Mary Siegel and Claire Kasavich, brother of the late Ann, Veronica, Josephine, Mary, Emma and Patricia, uncle and great uncle of many, passed away February 2, 2012 WWII Navy...

Carol A. Brock

Carol A. Brock

Feb 2, 2012

CAROL A. BROCK (nee Rafferty) age 68. Beloved wife of the late James A.; mother of James C. (Christie), Patrick J. (Ann Marie), Kelly A. McGan, Maureen M., and the late Tracey Phillips (Edwin); grandmother of 11; great grandmother of three; sister of Jean Kirner and the late Tom and Jim; aunt of many. Passed away Feb. 2, 2012. Funeral...

Robert J. Bochin

Robert J. Bochin

Feb 2, 2012

ROBERT J. BOCHIN, age 82, beloved husband of Mary Louise (nee Brihan); loving father of Richard (Sherry) and Joseph (Christina); stepfather of Robert and Gary Bochin; loving grandfather, uncle and friend of many; brother of Elva Ludwig; brother-in-law of James Brihan; beloved friend of the McCrone and Butterfield families. Life Member of VFW Post 6676 and American Legion Post 610....

Kathleen M. Brown

Kathleen M. Brown

Jan 31, 2012

KATHLEEN M. BROWN, beloved daughter of the late David and Margaret (nee Quinn); sister of the late Robert and Lee; aunt and great aunt of many. Passed away January 31, 2012. Funeral Mass Thursday, February 2, St. Augustine Church (2486 W. 14th St., Cleveland, OH 44113) at 11 A.M. WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL ONE HOUR PRIOR TO MASS. Interment Chestnut...

Richard J. Kalich

Richard J. Kalich

Jan 30, 2012

RICHARD J. KALICH, age 72, beloved husband of Jeanette (nee Marce) and the late Janice (nee Shiekh); father of Anthony "Tony" (Juliann), Michael "Mike" (Celeste), Nicole (deceased) and Kristen Romito (Christopher); grandfather of Sydney, Matthew, and Mia; son of Elizabeth Zweigart (Clarence, deceased) and the late Michael Kalich; brother of Michael "Mickey" Kalich, Kathy Nieberding (deceased) and Clarence "C.J." Zweigart;...

James Mccluskey

James Mccluskey

Jan 28, 2012

JAMES McCLUSKEY Beloved husband of the late Margaret "Peggy" (nee Stack); father of Brian (Meg) and Sean (Miriam); grandfather of Victoria, Maeve, Madeline, and Connor McCluskey and Katelyn, Carolyn, and Molly Ciryak; brother of Margaret Balsitis- deceased, Francis-deceased and Joseph McCluskey-deceased (Mary). Passed away Jan. 28, 2012. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2012 at...

John Thomas Batchelder

John Thomas Batchelder

Jan 28, 2012

JOHN T. BATCHELDER age 89. Beloved son of the late Earl and Margaret (nee McCarthy). Beloved brother of the late Mary O. Scott, and Rita C. Batchelder. Cousin and Friend to many. Passed away January 28, 2012. Funeral Mass Wednesday February 1, 2012 Our Lady of Angels Church (3644 Rocky River Dr.) at 10 AM. Entombment Holy Trinity Cemetery. Friends...

Melissa C. Hvizdos

Melissa C. Hvizdos

Jan 28, 2012

MELISSA C. HVIZDOS, age 41, beloved daughter of Paul L. and Garnet I. Hvizdos (nee Metheny); beloved niece of Tom and Anna, James and Marie; cousin of Rian, Richard and Dorothy Suit and their families; dear friend of Scott Eberlie. Melissa was employed as a L.P.N. Passed away January 28, 2012. Funeral Service Friday, February 3 at 10:30 a.m. in...

Rosalia Maria Souza

Rosalia Maria Souza

Jan 27, 2012

ROSALIA MARIA SOUZA (nee Venzor) age 97. Beloved wife of the late Gonzalo; mother of the late Blanca Skurko (Richard) and Gonzalo; grandmother of Rick (Jennifer). Passed away Jan. 27, 2012. Funeral Mass Tuesday Jan. 31, St. Angela Merici Church (20970 Lorain Rd.) at 10:00 AM. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Lewis "Tom" Selecky

Lewis "Tom" Selecky

Jan 27, 2012

LEWIS "TOM" SELECKY Beloved father and grandfather, died Jan. 27, 2012, a month after turning 88. His greatest accomplishment was to raise and lead a loving family, instilling values of integrity, loyalty, determination, and humor. He was married for 33 years to the late Frances (nee Buse). He leaves behind to cherish his memory, 5 children: Mary Jean, Peggy Wendling...

James W. Dwyer

James W. Dwyer

Jan 23, 2012

JAMES W. DWYER, age 40, loving son of John J. and Jean D. (nee Davis); loving brother of Jason; best friend of Al Zakel; nephew, cousin and friend of many. Passed away January 23, 2012. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, THURSDAY 3-7 P.M. Private inurnment. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests...

Michele A. Burdette

Michele A. Burdette

Jan 22, 2012

MICHELE A. BURDETTE (nee Caruso), age 50, beloved wife of Mark E.; loving mother of Matt (Amber), Justin and Zachary; daughter of Anthony Caruso and the late Cynthia (nee Piatak); sister of Anthony, Lisa, Jeff, Cheryl, Kristina, Bryan and Mario; beloved aunt and friend of many. Passed away January 22, 2012. Funeral Service Thursday, January 26, at 11 A.M. in...

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