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Mary R. Wurster

Mary R. Wurster

Jan 3, 2022

MARY R. WURSTER (nee Rhodes), age 90, loving daughter of the late Mina (nee Glass) and Bradley Rhodes; beloved sister of Clarence Rhodes, Nancy O'Connor, June Deitke and the late Ellen Jane Brenders, Earl Rhodes and Shirley Rhodes; loving aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed away January 3, 2022.  All services private.

David R. Grodek

David R. Grodek

Jan 3, 2022

DAVID R. GRODEK, age 72, loving father of Megan Grodek (Matt Crosley) and Dania LoVullo (Anthony); proud grandfather of Sophia; beloved son of Shirley (nee Hagen) and the late Robert Grodek; dear brother of Linda Koren (Jim), Laura Grodek and Mary Grodek (Stephen Chipps); dear nephew and friend of many.  David was an avid golfer and accomplished bowler and...

Debra A. Mandula

Debra A. Mandula

Jan 3, 2022

DEBRA A. MANDULA, age 67, beloved wife of Jack; loving mother of John (Melissa) and Jason; loving "DeDe" to Harper and Jaxon; devoted daughter of the late Patricia Griffin; devoted sister to Walter Bentley (Cindy, deceased), Robert Bentley (Peggy) and Theresa Bentley; loving aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away January 3, 2022. The family would like to...

Kathryn M. Vonalt

Kathryn M. Vonalt

Jan 2, 2022

KATHRYN M. VONALT (nee Marecki), age 65, beloved wife of the late Dennis; loving mother of Lindsey Vonalt; dear sister of Louis Adams (Dave), John Marecki (deceased) and Sue Coventry (Jim, deceased); aunt, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away January 2, 2022.  Funeral Service Friday, January 7, at 1 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of BEREA, 86...

Jayne M. Watkinson

Jayne M. Watkinson

Jan 1, 2022

JAYNE M. WATKINSON (nee Hubach) age 65. Beloved wife of 31 years to Kevin; mother of Melissa Shinsky (Garry), Amy Davis (Brian) and James Duesler (Jessica); grandmother of Cody, Spencer, Shyanne, Zachary, Brianna, Chase and Dominic; sister of Sandy Maxwell and Jimmy Hubach; aunt and friend of many. Passed away Jan. 1, 2022. Funeral Service Thursday, Jan. 6, at...

Mary Pat Lavelle

Mary Pat Lavelle

Dec 31, 2021

MARY PAT LAVELLE, (nee Hernan), age 85. Passed away unexpectedly December 31, 2021. Devoted wife of over 52 years to the late Daniel P.; loving mother of Patrick (Frances), Margaret, and Daniel J. (deceased) (Mary); loving grandmother of Elle, Jack, Joe, Tresa, Kelly, Clare, and Shannon; daughter of the late Florence (nee Mussler) and Owen J. Hernan, Sr.; sister...

Ralph L. Murphy

Ralph L. Murphy

Dec 31, 2021

RALPH L. MURPHY, age 90, beloved husband of Patricia (nee Ely); son of the late Irene (nee Jones) and Duard L. Murphy.  Mr. Murphy worked for many years for Continental Airlines.  U.S.A.F. veteran - Korea.  Passed away December 31, 2021.  Interment with military honors will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Terrence M. Lynch

Terrence M. Lynch

Dec 30, 2021

TERRENCE M. LYNCH, age 75. Father of Dawn Thompson (Tom), Raymond (Wendy) and T.J. (Hilary); grandfather of Amanda Price (Josh), Jesse Thompson (fiancee, Emily), Allysyn Thompson (fiance, Michael), Samantha Lynch (fiance, Josh), Connor Lynch, Declan Lynch and Jared Beere; great-grandfather of Poppy and Jackson; son of the late Sally (nee Myers) and Raymond Lynch; brother of James (Grayce), Sean...

Marion E. Stuart

Marion E. Stuart

Dec 30, 2021

MARION E. STUART (nee Kolodey), age 93, beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Sandy Truelson, Kathy Grills (Mel) and Tom (Sharon); dear "Amma" of five; great-grandmother of eight; sister of the late Bill and John Kolodey; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed away December 30, 2021.  Services will be private for the family.  Interment Chestnut...

David D. Wilkins

David D. Wilkins

Dec 30, 2021

DAVID D. WILKINS, age 74, beloved husband of Karen (nee Wright); loving father of Greg; son of the late Eleanor (nee Reese-Evans) and Delbert Wilkins; brother of Jennifer Schuld (James); uncle and great uncle of many.  Passed away December 30, 2021.  Memorial Service Tuesday, January 4, at 7:00 P.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN...

John G. Stefanowicz

John G. Stefanowicz

Dec 29, 2021

JOHN G. STEFANOWICZ, age 68, beloved father of Tara Mullen (Pat); proud grandfather of Shane, Michael and Ryan; brother of Carole Wilford (Ray, deceased), Yvonne Cooke (Vince), Darlene Latino, Denise and Dennis (deceased) (Denise); uncle and great uncle of many; former husband of Christina Gangell and also survived by his beloved dog, Princess.  John was a welder for many...

Dorothy May Dixon

Dorothy May Dixon

Dec 26, 2021

Our beloved mother, Dorothy May Dixon, born 11/1926, passed 12/2021, 95 years old – "a good long life." She was a kind and well-traveled lady with a sense of humor, enjoying family trips and elder hostels. Widow of Veteran Robert H. Dixon, they were married over forty years and parents to their five surviving children: Diane, Shawn, Maureen, Jan,...

Richard B. Kohout

Richard B. Kohout

Dec 26, 2021

RICHARD B. KOHOUT, age 96. Beloved husband of the late Delores (nee Wread); father of Brenda Pierce (James, Deceased), Debra Sottosanti and Michael (partner Renee Rieser); grandfather of James III, Richard (deceased), Brenda Lach (partner Dave James) and Michaela Hughes (Shawn); great-grandfather of Tyler, William, Andrew, Katelyn and Jaxon; son of the late Anna and Frank Kohout; brother of...

Walter F. Emerson

Walter F. Emerson

Dec 24, 2021

WALTER F. EMERSON, age 78, dearly beloved husband of Gloria (nee Pellow); also survived by his beloved fur babies, Maddie and Maci. U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Walter was a member of the John W. Barkley Masonic Lodge 621 F&Am, North Olmsted. Passed away December 24, 2021. Funeral Service Wednesday, December 29, at 10:00 A.M. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME...

John A. Lavelle

John A. Lavelle

Dec 23, 2021

JOHN A. LAVELLE, age 82, (native of Knockbreague, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland), beloved husband of Maureen (nee Cooney); son of the late Mary (nee Molloy) and Patrick "Sonny"; brother of the late Patricia Kearns (James) of Ireland; uncle of Marie Zupanc (John) of Cleveland and Jacinta Walsh (Dermot) of Ireland; great uncle of John and Aidan Zupanc and Sarah...

Bernadette A. Reitz

Bernadette A. Reitz

Dec 21, 2021

BERNADETTE A. "BERNIE" REITZ (nee Hrehocik), beloved wife of the late Gerald Sr.; loving mother of Lisa Reitz Williamson (Hon. Daniel Gaul), Laura, Gerald Jr. (Laura), Barbara Reitz (John Sheehan), Thomas (Patricia), John (deceased) and Mary Jo Ehrbar; grandmother of Catherine, Charles, Allison, Ella and Halle; sister of Elizabeth Roberts and the late Margaret Witkowski, Steven Hrehocik and Joseph...

Doris L. Gibbons

Doris L. Gibbons

Dec 20, 2021

DORIS L. GIBBONS (nee O'Brien), age 92, beloved wife of the late Joseph J.; loving mother of Daniel J. (Marybeth); daughter of the late Josephine (nee Lamb) and Harry O'Brien; sister of the late Alice Abrams; beloved aunt and great-aunt of many.  Passed away December 20, 2021.  Relatives and friends are invited to meet for her Funeral Mass Tuesday,...

Mary Anne Barnes

Mary Anne Barnes

Dec 20, 2021

MARY ANNE BARNES (nee Hadden) was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. After a courageous battle with cancer, she passed peacefully on December 20, 2021 at the age of 76.  She is survived by her husband, John Barnes, children Kimberly (Bill) Kalmar of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, Melany (Peter) Malquest of Rocky River, Ohio, Kevin (Christina Schneider)...

Marie C. Roth

Marie C. Roth

Dec 20, 2021

MARIE C. ROTH (nee Henke), age 86, beloved wife of the late Gilbert L.; loving mother of Ken (Kris), Doug (Angela), Bruce (Kathy), Jeffrey (Kimberly), Edward (Valerie) and Gary (Ann); proud grandmother of Cody, Greg, Joey, Tommy, Douglas, Christopher, Ryan, Rachel, Nick, Alyssa, Andrew, Austin, Matthew, Jacob, Megan, Ian, Vanessa, Evelina, Dean, Alyson, Julia and Madison; great-grandmother of Carter,...

Beryle R. "Barney" Reich

Beryle R. "Barney" Reich

Dec 20, 2021

BERYLE R. "BARNEY" REICH, age 74, beloved husband of Leona; son of the late Jean and Grady Reich; brother of the late Anita Reich.  U.S. Navy veteran.  Barney retired as a machinist for General Electric.  All services will be private.

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