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John J. Jazwa

John J. Jazwa

May 6, 2022

JOHN J. JAZWA, age 86. Beloved husband of 6 6 years to Dolores (nee Rota); loving father of Jeff, John (Kristine), Jodie Cunningham, Jerry (Suzanne) and Cindy Wagner (Kurt); dear grandfather of Zack, Sabrina, Cameron and John Michael Jazwa, Jessica and Jacob Cunningham, Jos iah and Justin Jazwa, Max, Hunter and and Cody Wagner; great-grandfather of Caleb and...

Edward J. Gallagher

Edward J. Gallagher

May 6, 2022

EDWARD J. GALLAGHER, age 79, beloved husband of 57 years to Kathleen (nee Forrey); loving father of Matthew (Laura), Michael, Maureen Pentz (Joel), Bryan (Michelle) and Patrick; devoted Papa of Morgan, Braeden and Reagan Pentz; step-Papa of Jeffrey, Brian and Karl Desler and Isabella Trombetto; son of the late Mary (nee Kelly) and John M. Gallagher, Sr.; brother of...

Lois A. Brill

Lois A. Brill

May 6, 2022

LOIS A. BRILL (nee Brinkman), age 71, entered eternal life Friday, May 6, 2022. Beloved wife of 49 years to John; loving mother of Kevin (Margaret), Emily Zelenka (Michael), David (Kathleen), and Matthew (Corinne); proud grandmother of Frederick and Henry Brill; Elizabeth, Catherine, and Gabriel Zelenka; Lydia and Adelaide Brill; and Ophelia and Guinevere Brill; cherished daughter of the...

George J. Binggeli

George J. Binggeli

May 5, 2022

GEORGE J. BINGGELI, age 94, beloved husband of 71 years to Ellen M. (nee Fenimore); loving father of Bill (Jeanne) and Bob (Pat); proud grandpa of Michael Keebaugh (Erika), Bobby (Kendra), Julianne Hawks (John), Danny and Bradley (Jill); great grandpa of 7; brother of 12 deceased brothers and sisters; uncle, great uncle, cousin and friend of many. Passed away...

Sr. Rosemarie Burke, S.I.W.

Sr. Rosemarie Burke, S.I.W.

May 5, 2022

SR. ROSEMARIE BURKE (formerly Sr. Mary Damian of Jesus Crucified), SIW, age 77. Sr. Rosemarie was a member of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word for 59 years. Beloved daughter of the late Sue E. (nee Christopher) and Loyal A. Burke; dearest sister of Loyal Jr. "Tony" (Debbie), Carmine Baker (Harry "Bud"), Tina Marie, Tom (Lisa Belli) and the...

Ruth A. Petrie

Ruth A. Petrie

May 1, 2022

RUTH A. PETRIE (nee Poremba), age 84, beloved wife of 63 years to Robert J.; loving mother of Philip (Sandra); daughter of the late Anna (nee Kosar) and John Poremba; sister of the late Edward Poremba, Eleanor Nemeth and James, Robert and Jack Poremba; aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend of many. Ruth was an auxiliary member of American...

Kevin P. Flanigan, Sr.

Kevin P. Flanigan, Sr.

Apr 29, 2022

KEVIN P. FLANIGAN, SR., age 72, beloved husband of 53 years to Rose (nee Scheadler); loving father of Michelle Hines, Kevin P. II, and Tracee McKenna (Brian); proud Grandpa of Peyton, Kade, Sean, and Emma; loving son of the late Marion (nee Dorsey); brother of Thomas Flanigan (Gail) of FL; uncle, cousin, and dear friend of many.  Kevin was...

Denise M. Lennert

Denise M. Lennert

Apr 29, 2022

DENISE M. LENNERT (nee Eschweiler) age 56. Beloved wife of 27 years to Steve; loving mother of Gregory and Brittany; daughter of Carolyn Eschweiler; dear sister of Kathy Kaserman (Al), Lori Zbin (Keith) and Tina Schulte (Bryon); beloved aunt, cousin and friend of many. Passed away April 29, 2022. Funeral Mass Wednesday, May 4, The Church of St. Clarence...

Christine "Chrissy" J. Gallagher

Christine "Chrissy" J. Gallagher

Apr 27, 2022

CHRISTINE "Chrissy" J. GALLAGHER (nee Sibis) age 61. Beloved wife of 36 years to John "Jack" loving mother of Erin Whitford (Mickey); beloved daughter of the late Pauline (nee Kois) and Chester Sibis; much-loved sister of Linda Putka (Tim), Cyndi Klepser (Allen), Debbie Guzman (Angel, deceased) and Becky Gall (Chuck); loving sister-in-law of Tim and Terry Gallagher; dear aunt...

Glen B. Keller

Glen B. Keller

Apr 26, 2022

GLEN B. KELLER, age 84, beloved husband of the late Mary Ann (nee Gustafsson); loving father of Becky Behan (Tom), Glen (Jasna) and Jack (Shirley); dear grandfather and great-grandfather.  Passed away April 26, 2022.  Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, SUNDAY, MAY 1, 1-3 P.M.

Margaret M. Ashworth

Margaret M. Ashworth

Apr 26, 2022

MARGARET M. ASHWORTH (nee Janowick), age 85, beloved wife of the late James D.; loving mother of James (Anna), Marybeth Chippy (Leo), Marcella (Margaret), Richard (Diane) and Gary (Traci); proud grandmother of Brittany, Tim, Mike, Kristen, Breanna, Cara, Sydney, Zack and Jakob; sister of the late Clarence and Norman Janowick; aunt and great aunt of many.  Passed away April...

David M. Stare

David M. Stare

Apr 24, 2022

DAVID M. STARE, age 51, retired Garfield Hts. police officer, Badge #8.  Beloved father of David A. and Dustin M.; dear son of Linda Stare and John C. Stare (Sandra); loving brother of Kelly Kapper (Paul), John V. (Jeanne), Jonathan (Susan) and Brian (Heather); beloved uncle of nine and nephew, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away peacefully April...

Laura M. Decrane

Laura M. Decrane

Apr 23, 2022

LAURA M. DeCRANE (nee Juratovac), age 54, beloved daughter of the late Linda (nee Lopez) and Thomas Juratovac; loving mother of Alexandra DeCrane; dear sister of John Juratovac; beloved niece, cousin and friend of many.  Passed away April 23, 2022.  All services private. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland APL, 1729 Willey Ave., Cleveland, OH 44113.

Howard J. Williams Iii

Howard J. Williams Iii

Apr 22, 2022

HOWARD J. WILLIAMS III, age 51. Loving son of Howard J., Jr. (Nancy) and the late Stevelyn (nee Kondrewych); brother of Elizabeth A. and Daniel S. (Krissy); uncle of Maria and Ava; loving partner of Theresa Obbards; nephew, cousin and friend of many. Howie graduated from St. Ignatius High School in 1988. He attended college at Cleveland State and...

Elizabeth N. "Betty" Spoerke

Elizabeth N. "Betty" Spoerke

Apr 22, 2022

ELIZABETH N. "BETTY" SPOERKE (nee Golaboff) age 84. Beloved wife of the late David; mother of Heidi Giolekas (George) and Holly Becka (Joe); grandmother of Nicholas, Elena, Evan, Logan, Jackson, Carson and Mason; sister of the late Victor. Passed away April 22, 2022. Funeral Service Friday, April 29, at 12 NOON. in the CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED,...

Joyce A. Fruechtl

Joyce A. Fruechtl

Apr 21, 2022

JOYCE A. FRUECHTL (nee Wolf), age 78, loving mother of Stephen and Mike (Christina); beloved grandmother of Sophia, Summer, Bryan, Nicholas and Allison; dear sister of the late Patty Wolf.  Passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022.  Funeral Service Friday, April 29, at 10:30 A.M., CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of BEREA, 86 ADALBERT ST. OFF FRONT ST. (LOCATED IN THE POLISH...

James L. Urmetz

James L. Urmetz

Apr 21, 2022

James L. Urmetz passed away unexpectedly at the age of 78 on Thursday, April 21, 2022.  Jim was a beloved husband of 56 years to Kathy Urmetz (nee Ledford).  He was the proud father of Cindy Castor, triplet sons Chris, Phil (Karrie), Louis (Jill), and Laurie Molnar (Chuck).  Loving grandfather of Emily Ratcliff (Callyn), Brittany Urmetz, Elena Castor (Fernando...

Elaine B. Merella

Elaine B. Merella

Apr 20, 2022

ELAINE B. MERELLA (nee Somerville), age 84, beloved wife of Joseph P. "Pete;" loving mother of John Biltz (Connie), Edward Biltz (Kim), Therese "Tracy" Vedda (Angelo), Daniel Biltz (Sue), Judy Miller (Ray); stepmother of Megan Weiden (Mike), Sarah Kilbane (Kevin) and Colleen Merella; proud grandmother of Christopher, Andrew, Tara, Tanya, Phillip, Kailin, Bobby, Jessica, Heather, Josephine, Harmonie, Alex, Cassandra,...

Anne M. Holdsworth

Anne M. Holdsworth

Apr 19, 2022

ANNE M. HOLDSWORTH (nee Moody), age 81, beloved wife of the late James S.; loving mother of James (Heather), Thomas (Jana), Patrick (Kristin), Neil and Peter (deceased) (Rebecca); dear grandmother of Jessica, Mark, Madison, Elise, Natalie, Holly, Andrew, Aidan and Ianthe; daughter of the late Audrey (nee Valentine) and James Moody; sister of the late Jean Graham; aunt and...

Barbara J. Nock

Barbara J. Nock

Apr 19, 2022

BARBARA J. NOCK (née Eble) age 80; beloved wife of John F.; loving mother of Robyn Nock (Quent), Dawn Williams (Keith) and Cindy Nock; proud and loving "Mominee" of Daniel McCarthy (Alice) and John McCarthy; daughter of the late Pearl (née Disch) and Erwin Eble; sister of the late Donald Eble; dear cousin of Lynne Giessler and beloved...

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