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Annette O. Labanc

Annette O. Labanc

Apr 3, 2021

ANNETTE O. LABANC (nee Ortega) . Age 82. Beloved wife of the late Thomas. Dear mother of Michael (Ellen), Robert (Rebecca), David (Brandi) and the late Joan. Beloved grandmother of Gary and Ryan. U.S. Navy veteran.

MEMORIAL VISITATION WED. 4/7 FROM 3-7PM AT ZABOR FUNERAL HOME. MEMORIAL MASS THURS. 10AM AT ST. JOSEPH STRONGSVILLE. Burial at Alamosa...

Lawrence R. “Larry” Wenz

Lawrence R. “Larry” Wenz

Mar 23, 2021

Lawrence R. "Larry" Wenz, 68 passed away on March 23, 2021 after an 11 year battle with cancer. Husband of 48 years to Sue (nee Edwards); father of Nicole (Rob) Berardi and Tim (Michelle); grandpa to Robbie, Maddie, Austyn, Avery & Kingsley; son of the late Francis and the late Evelyn (nee Kreshak); brother of Fr. Bob and Chris...

Lawrence R. “Larry” Wenz

Lawrence R. “Larry” Wenz

Mar 23, 2021

Lawrence R. "Larry" WENZ, age 68. Passed away on March 23, 2021 after an 11 year battle with cancer. Husband of 48 years to Sue (nee Edwards); father of Nicole (Rob) Berardi and Tim (Michelle); grandpa to Robbie, Maddie, Austyn, Avery & Kingsley; son of the late Francis and Evelyn (nee Kreshak); brother of Fr. Bob and Chris (Flo);...

Alan John Komar

Alan John Komar

Mar 18, 2021

Alan John Komar, age 70, was born on February 26, 1951 to the late Albert and Florence Komar (nee Klassen).  Al went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Cherished husband of 44 years to Gloria Mary Komar (nee Bakos).  Loving and proud father of Katherine and Andy (fiancée, Danielle Gross).  Snack providing and...

Victoria E. “Vicki” Penner

Victoria E. “Vicki” Penner

Feb 28, 2021

VICTORIA "VICKI" E. PENNER. Age 46 of Elyria, Ohio (born in Cleveland, Ohio) passed away on  Sun. February 28, 2021. Loving partner of Scott Unrein. Beloved daughter of the late Edward and Ruth Penner (nee Kangas).  Survived by son, grandson, sister, brother, aunts, uncles, cousins.  Vicki was an artist, animal lover, and free spirit.  She will be missed by all...

Constance M. “Connie” Gresock

Constance M. “Connie” Gresock

Feb 22, 2021

Constance M. Gresock, age 81, entered into rest on 2/22/21 in Parma Hts., Oh. She is survived by her brother, George (Anna) and sister Sandra Gretsinger .She was preceded in death by Bette Loew, Anne Meme, Mary Lou Price, Salle Gresock & brothers Paul & Jerome Gresock . Sister-in-law of Bill Gretsinger and aunt to many nieces & nephews....

Elizabeth “Betty” Emmke

Elizabeth “Betty” Emmke

Feb 16, 2021

Elizabeth (Betty) Emmke, age 96 of Parma, passed away peacefully Tuesday. February 16, 2021 at Parkside Villa in Middleburg Hts. She was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong resident of Parma. She was a resident of Westwood Place for the last 4 years. She was employed for 28 years at the Ohio Division of Real Estate. She is survived...

James B. Smith

James B. Smith

Feb 15, 2021

James Benedict SMITH, age 78, Beloved father of Lance Smith (Annie) and Steven Smith (Bridget.) Loving grandfather of Gwain, Addison, Ava and Eloise. He is survived by his former wife Patricia Smith and siblings Hugh (Liz deceased), Robert (Dianne), William (deceased) (Lori), Molly (Tom).

James passed away peacefully on February 15 th 2021. He learned to fight...

Thomas L. Divoky

Thomas L. Divoky

Feb 13, 2021

Thomas L. DIVOKY, age 54, of Corry, PA (born in Parma Hts., OH), passed away on Sat. Feb. 13, 2021. Long time partner of the late Dawn Sinclair. Loving son of Leonard L. (Adela F. Kuc) and Judith E. (nee Werner). Dear brother of Ellen, Casey, and Anne. Cherished nephew of Joan and the late Mary-Jo Jablonski (Tim). Beloved...

Mary A. Tenerowicz

Mary A. Tenerowicz

Feb 9, 2021

Mary A. Tenerowicz ( nee Pavlick) passed away at the age of 101 on February 9, 2021. Beloved wife to Walter (deceased). Loving mother of Paulette Herman, Carol Page ( deceased). Dearest grandmother of Michael Herman (Susan), Christopher Herman (Sandy), Daniel Herman, Mathew Page ( Chrissy) & Bethany Page. Great Grandmother to Emily (Patrick), Jessie, Jack, Randy (Deceased), Dylan...

Joan P. Luskin

Joan P. Luskin

Feb 1, 2021

LUSKIN, Joan P. (nee Brennan) 90. Beloved Wife of Joseph (deceased). Beautiful, Loving Mother of Patrick, Paul,  Kathleen (Doug) Trostel, Brian (Sandy), Sean and Eileen (David) Lucas. Adored her sweet grandchildren Jessica, Blake, Dylan and Ryan. Dear sister of Catherine Donovan (deceased). Sister-in-law to Phyllis, Gerard, Ita, Eileen, John (all deceased), Leila and Leslie of Ireland. Aunt Joanie to...

Edward T. Bartkiewicz

Edward T. Bartkiewicz

Jan 31, 2021

BARTKIEWICZ, EDWARD T. Age 95, passed away Jan. 31, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Helen A. Bartkiewicz (nee Kerka) for 72 years. Loving father of Marjorie Juba (Michael, deceased), Jeanne Minnello (Mark), Michael (Kathy), Rose Chuhay (Ray), Ann Baum (William) and Lynn McCoy (Mitchell). Proud grandfather of 14 and great-grandfather of 15. Born Feb. 18, 1925 to the...

Robert I. Dedrick

Robert I. Dedrick

Jan 24, 2021

Robert I. DEDRICK, age 91. Passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 24. WW II US Army Vet and Purple Heart Recipient. Loving husband of the late Virginia (nee Santora). Beloved companion of Peggy Russell for the last 17 years. Dearest father of Mary Ann (deceased), Linda Krawczyk (Lenny, deceased), Christine Marcum, Bob (Terri), Edward, and the late Jenny Rallya...

Lottie E. Ford

Lottie E. Ford

Jan 18, 2021

LOTTIE E. FORD (nee Czerpa). Age 104. Beloved wife of the late Harry. Loving mother of Rosalyn Kalinoski (Kenneth),  Marlene Ford (formerly Trocheck then Blendenhofer), Steven Ford (Maryann) and David Ford (Cindy). Beloved grandmother of 9, great grandmother of 14 and great great grandmother of 3. Dear sister of Alice Furmanek and the following deceased; Stella Wolff, Joseph, Walter...

Dieter E. Herzfeld

Dieter E. Herzfeld

Jan 16, 2021

Dieter Egon Herzfeld, 84.  Born in Germany on April 9, 1936, and passed peacefully on January 16, 2021.  Loving father to Nada (Michael) and Carmen (Tony).  Grandfather to Connor, Morgan (Jon) and Brooke.  Great-grandfather to Jack.   Son of the late Emil Herzfeld and Frieda (nee Reschke).  Brother to Erika Hillebrecht (deceased) and Ursula Radosavljevic.

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Ralph C. Mackulin

Ralph C. Mackulin

Jan 14, 2021

Ralph C. MACKULIN, age 81. Passed away on 1/14/21. Loving father of Dennis R. (Kathy) and MaryKaye. Loving grandfather of Paige Marie and Tabitha. Dear brother of Jack (Doris), Gerald (Dorothy) and brother in law of Ronald A. Roskavich (LaVerne) and Andrea Sturtevant (Peter). Dear uncle and friend to many.

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Daniel P. Wolan

Daniel P. Wolan

Jan 10, 2021

Daniel P. WOLAN, July 21, 1964 – January 10, 2021, age 56. Passed away at the Diplomat Nursing Home. Beloved son of Alan P. and the late Jean R. (nee Kliever). Loving brother of Joan and uncle of Justin.

Private services are being held. Arrangements by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma.

Memorial contributions in Daniel's...

Robert J. Frizal

Robert J. Frizal

Jan 10, 2021

ROBERT J. FRIZAL, age 91. Passed away January 10th, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Audrey (nee Debrodt). Loving father of Robert H., Kimberly Robbins (Ira) and Matthew. Beloved grandfather of Kaylan and Samuel. Dear brother of Gerald (Lynn). Dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Loving friend to Nancy McLaughlin.

FUNERAL MASS, FRI. 1/15, 10:00 AM...

Debra J Dahn

Debra J Dahn

Jan 5, 2021

Debra J Dahn, trail-blazer, quick wit, friend for life, bright, funny, gave 100% in all she did, left this life on the afternoon of January 5, 2021 with soft jazz playing and Bandit by her side. The time was 4:14, a palindrome, how perfect. Debbie grew up in Parma Heights, OH. She was the first female player to ever...

Ross “Cy” Manzo

Ross “Cy” Manzo

Jan 2, 2021

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Ross "Cy" Manzo, age 84, the most amazing man in the world, passed away on Saturday, Jan 2, 2021. He will be deeply missed by all. His wife of 63 years, the love of his life, Helen Manzo (nee Smalcer) loved him with all her heart. Son of Matteo and Antoinette...

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