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Donald J. Lappin

Donald J. Lappin

Apr 22, 2009

DONALD J. LAPPIN, age 37, beloved son of James A. (Sharon) and Gayle Lappin. Brother of Christian, Lisa, Tyler and Kathryn. Nephew of William Lappin and Christine Lappin Cousin of Brianna Romane. Donald was a resident of Echoing Hills Village Engram House in Elyria. April 22, 2009. Funeral Service Saturday, April 25, 2009, at 10:30 a.m. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL...

William H. Ponsford

William H. Ponsford

Apr 20, 2009

WILLIAM H. PONSFORD, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Harriett. Loving father of Virginia Lee Rice, Betty Bender, Linda Tobia, William W., Jack (deceased), Donald (deceased), Shirley Nahrstedt (Timothy, deceased), Barb Ponsford, Richard A. (Sandy, deceased), Peggy Dunn (John) and John (Lisa). Grandfather and Great Grandfather. Brother of Arlene Derrick and the late Clarence and Lucille. Uncle of many....

Edna M. Clay

Edna M. Clay

Apr 19, 2009

EDNA M. CLAY, age 76. Beloved wife of the late Eulin "Smitty" Clay. Dear mother of William C. (Susan), Rhonda France and Mary Beth Kaczmarek (Anthony). Grandmother of 7. Great Grandmother of 11. Sister of the late Patricia Dorazio (Fred). Aunt and Great Aunt of many. April 19, 2009. Funeral Service Saturday, April 25, 2009, 10:00 a.m. in the CHAMBERS...

Kathleen P. Hageman

Kathleen P. Hageman

Apr 19, 2009

KATHLEEN P. HAGEMAN (nee O'Neil), age 59. Beloved wife of Charles. Mother of Kenneth, Laura Cobb (Daniel) and Eric. Grandmother of Joseph, Brandon and Faith. Daughter of Betty (nee Pennock) and the late Robert O'Neil Sister of Beverly Coffey, Robert, Gloria Savage, David, Janet and the late Barbara Ockuly. April 19, 2009. Funeral Mass Thursday, April 23, 2009, St. Patrick...

Fred C. "Skip" Williams, Jr.

Fred C. "Skip" Williams, Jr.

Apr 16, 2009

FRED C. "SKIP" WILLIAMS, JR., age 78. Beloved son of the late Frederick and Lillian. Brother-in-law of Gary Nock. Brother of the late Marilyn Filmore and Joyce A. Nock. Uncle of Rick (Pam), Ron (Patty) and Laurie Headley (Chad). April 16, 2009. Memorial Mass Saturday, April 25, 2009, St. Mary of the Falls Church (Bagley & Columbia Roads, Olmsted Falls,...

Timothy Burke

Timothy Burke

Apr 15, 2009

TIMOTHY BURKE, age 53. Beloved son of the late Russell and Catherine (nee O'Malley). Brother of Patrick (Margaret), Therese Gallagher (Anthony), Mike (Stella), Mary Riccardi (Rick), Ann, and Eileen Waite (Jim). Uncle of 22. Great Uncle of 19. Nephew of Sr Genevieve O'Malley C.S.J., Robert, Dorothy Elliott, Jack, Tom, Margie Primer, Mary Glovan, Rita Farkas and Fr. Joseph O'Malley. April...

Edward A. Sasak

Edward A. Sasak

Apr 14, 2009

EDWARD A. SASAK, beloved husband of Mildred (nee Cvitkovich). Loving father of Roseanne Lavelle (John), Robert (Hollie), Theresa Bower (Bill), Andrew (Kim), Patricia Hosmer, and Mark (Michelle). Grandfather of 18. Great Grandfather of 4. Brother of Frank, Adelle Wallen, Mary Ann Sklodowski, Barbara, and Marie Skingle. Uncle and Great Uncle of many. Employee of C.E.I. for 42 years. April 14,...

Christine Vachuska

Christine Vachuska

Apr 13, 2009

CHRISTINE VACHUSKA passed way April 13, 2009 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She is survived by her loving companions, Nina and Drew, her dedicated caregivers and her sister, Barbara V. Glasener and her family. No services were held at Chris's request. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice, 2500 E. 22nd Street, Cleveland, OH...

Margaret "Eileen" Murray

Margaret "Eileen" Murray

Apr 13, 2009

MARGARET "EILEEN" MURRAY (nee Donovan), beloved wife of the late Peter J. Loving mother of Catherine English (Marvin), Patrick (deceased) (Mary Katherine-Kitty), Mary Justavick (Raymond), Peter J. (Lori), Sheila Flannery (Brian), Timothy (fiancee, Sara Ashikian), and Michael. Beloved grandmother of 25 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. Eileen is survived by her sister Kathleen Fox (Peter) of Manchester, England and her...

Josephine M. Hunt

Josephine M. Hunt

Apr 12, 2009

JOEPHINE M. HUNT (nee DeLeo) passed away peacefully Easter Sunday, April 12, 2009 Dear mother of Sandra Hunt and Cynthia Romanchik (Ken) Beloved grandmother of Gina, Stephen and Anthony Semeraro. Beloved great grandmother of Eden Fisher-Semeraro. Dearest sister of Millie Tormento, Martin DeLeo-deceased, Mary Adkins, Rocco DeLeo-deceased, Rita Micklos-deceased, Frances Vacca and Ann Stakich. Dear aunt, great aunt and friend...

John W. West

John W. West

Apr 12, 2009

JOHN W. "JACK" WEST, beloved husband of Patricia S. (nee Godula). Father of Lori Ann Haag (nee Parisi)(Thomas) and Leah M. West. Grandfather of Ashley N. West and John W. Haag. Brother of Laura Burgess (Roger). Uncle of Juliann Albu (Allan), Pete, Rebecca Rick and John Burgess. Great Uncle of Jacob Rick and Andrew Albu. April 12, 2009 Funeral Mass...

Sara Barreto

Sara Barreto

Apr 11, 2009

SARA BARRETO (nee Rivarola), age 86. Beloved wife of the late Victor Barreto. Sister-in-law of Arnoldo Barreto. Friend to the Airaldi family. April 11, 2009. Funeral Mass Wednesday, April 15, 2009, Sagrada Familia Church, 7719 Detroit Road, Cleveland at 11:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DRIVE AT PURITAS, TUESDAY 4-8...

Ryon J. Kolach

Ryon J. Kolach

Apr 10, 2009

RYON J. KOLACH, age 32, of North Olmsted, OH. Loving son of Ronald E and Josephine R Kolach. Loving husband of Tabatha D. Kolach (Krueger). Loving father of Kadynce R. Kolach and loving stepfather of Lindsey M. Florentz and Madison H. Florentz. Dearest brother of Kerry Almassy (Greg) and Jami Paulo (Jeremy). Uncle, nephew, cousin and friend to many. April...

Helen M. Purcell

Helen M. Purcell

Apr 10, 2009

HELEN M. PURCELL (nee Boliska), age 78. Beloved wife of Stephen.... Loving mother of Christine Henry (Bill), Kathy Purcell and Arlene Hallock (William). Grandmother of Laura Henry, Zachary and Whitney Hallock. Sister of Irene Czekly and the late Albert Boliska. April 10, 2009. Funeral Mass Tuesday, April 14, 2009 SS. Philip & James Church (3727 Bosworth Road, Cleveland, OH 44111)...

Margaret J. Kunse

Margaret J. Kunse

Apr 6, 2009

MARGARET J. KUNSE (nee Seegers), age 73. Beloved daughter of the late John and Rita Seegers (nee Tollis). Sister of John Seegers, Maureen Prince, Annamae Markins, Bill "Willie" Seegers and the late Patricia Sullivan and Frances Palzzo. Aunt of many. Friend to anyone that knew her. April 6, 2009. Christian Burial Service Friday, April 10, 2009, St. Patrick Church (West...

Jean M. Volenik

Jean M. Volenik

Apr 4, 2009

JEAN M. VOLENIK (nee Gorey), beloved wife of the late William; sister of Lois Violand (Walter); aunt of Walter Violand, Mary Lou Ansberry (Jay), Kathleen Violand, Barbara Fridley (George), Charles Violand (Sandra), Timothy Violand (Jennifer) and Lois Ann Wannen (Mark). April 4, 2009 Mass of Christian Burial at a later date. Memorial contributions to St. Joseph Academy (3430 Rocky River...

Lynne C. Clark

Lynne C. Clark

Apr 3, 2009

LYNNE C. CLARK of Rocky River passed away peacefully on April 3, 2009. Beloved and only daughter of the late Rita E. (nee Owens) and Richard P. Clark NO VISITATION. Graveside service Wednesday, April 8, 2009, Holy Cross Cemetery (meet at front gate) at 9:30 a.m.

James Albert Goforth

James Albert Goforth

Apr 2, 2009

JAMES ALBERT GOFORTH, age 74, beloved husband of the late Mary Jean (nee Kozar). Loving father of Diane Adlard of Rocky River, Frank (deceased), and James (Jennifer) of Rootstown. Adoring grandfather of Colin Goforth (deceased), Quinn and Kyle Adlard, Faith, James and Abigail Goforth. He is survived by many brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Korean War Army Veteran....

Cassandra "Sandy" J.. Ponsford

Cassandra "Sandy" J.. Ponsford

Apr 2, 2009

CASSANDRA "SANDY" JEAN PONSFORD (nee Zachefsky). Beloved wife of Richard A. Ponsford. Daughter of Casimer Zachefsky and Angela Juarez (Jose). Sister of Rose McCormack (Chris) and Joanne (John McGuire, fiancee). Niece of Rose Gunther, Phillip and Barbara Zachefsky and Dorothy Notte (of Rutland, VT). Cousin of many. Dear friend of Theresa Lader, Lisa Huff, Julie Phillips, Abbey Ackerman and Cathy...

John A. Liptock

John A. Liptock

Apr 2, 2009

JOHN A LIPTOCK, beloved husband of fifty years to Delores (nee Ondreako). Loving father of Patricia "Patty" Graw (Bill). Grandfather of John and Christina Graw. Brother of Gladys Mehok (J.R.). Uncle of many. April 2, 2009. Relatives and friends are invited to meet Saturday, April 4, 2009, for Homecoming Services at Christ the King Church (30635 Lorain Road) at 11:00...

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