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Rose Marie Bakula

Rose Marie Bakula

Oct 11, 2011

Rose Marie BAKULA (nee Palange). Age 71. Entered into rest Oct. 11, 2011. Beloved wife of 16 years to William. Loving mother of Michael, Gail, Kenneth, Mark (Shelley), Sue, Laura (Matt), and Linda (Jim). Devoted grandmother of Maria, Desiree (Steve), Nathan, Hunter, Emily, Leo, Tate, Ella, Sarah, Claire, and Brielle. Dear sister of Carmella (Art, deceased), Anthony (Donna), Michael...

James T. Mcgivern

James T. Mcgivern

Oct 7, 2011

James T. McGIVERN, Age 69, left Cleveland back in 1962 with his best friend Matt Nugent to live in CA. He resided in Riverside, CA for 32 years. James passed away Oct. 7, 2011 due to Alzheimer's/Dementia at home surrounded by his family & friends. James was born Dec. 24, 1941 in Cleveland, OH to Joseph & Fern. He...

Francis Joseph “Joe” Plumer

Francis Joseph “Joe” Plumer

Oct 1, 2011

Francis Joseph "Joe" PLUMER, Age 82.  Died peacefully on Oct. 1, 2011 in the comfort of his home with his family by his side.  He was born in Baltimore, MD, served as a Navy Seabee during the Korean War, and worked as a project manager on large industrial engineering projects worldwide.

Survivors include his wife of 54...

Sheila D. Perez

Sheila D. Perez

Sep 12, 2011

Sheila D. PEREZ, Age 57.  Passed away September 12, 2011.  Loving mother of Tonya, Zoraida, Paul, Tina, and Sonya Perez.  Significant other of Danny Phillips.  Loving grandmother of five.  Dear sister of seven brothers and sisters.

MEMORIAL VISITATION AT THE ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL RD., PARMA (BETWEEN RIDGE AND SNOW) FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 FROM 4-8 p.m....

Sofia Grace Calabretta

Sofia Grace Calabretta

Sep 9, 2011

Sofia Grace CALABRETTA, was born on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 7:52PM, and passed away peacefully in her parents' arms at 8:05PM. Sofia is the daughter of Andre and Jennifer Calabretta. She is survived by her brother, Dante, and sister, Cabrini, and joins two brothers, Mateo & Jeremiah, in Heaven.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Tuesday,...

Frank J. Hutman

Frank J. Hutman

Aug 20, 2011

Frank J. HUTMAN, Age 87.  Passed away August 20, 2011.  Dear husband of the late Kitty.  Beloved friend of Jeanette Kulko.  Dear father of Linda Dunman (David,deceased), and Sharon Hanamerian.  Loving grandfather of Jason (deceased) and Matthew Dunman.  WWII US Army Veteran.

Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, August 25 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Albert the Great...

Eva Rodgers

Eva Rodgers

Jul 12, 2011

Eva RODGERS (nee Bill) Age 96. Passed from this world on July 12, 2011 at her home. She was born December 19, 1914 in McKeesport, PA to DiMitro and Mary Bill. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Lawrence and nine brothers and sisters. She was the beloved mother of Edwin Andreychak (Valeria), Robert Andrews (Helen) and...

John B. Babich

John B. Babich

Jul 11, 2011

John B. BABICH, born Aug. 29, 1935, Brewster, OH. Owner of Liberty Mold & Machine in Hinckley, est. 1976. Died July 11, 2011. Survived by children John, Jim (Michelle), Jill, and Joel. Grandfather to Jordan and Katelyn. Brother to Pauline Fiegelist, Gertrude Nicklin, and Eugene Babich. Predeceased by brother Edward, sisters Mary Brown and Johanna.

Memorial Service,...

John H. Higgins

John H. Higgins

Jun 2, 2011

John H. HIGGINS, age 90.  Passed away on June 2, 2011 at Gardens of the Western Reserve.  John was born in Cleveland on December 8, 1920, to parents Ann M. and James H. Higgins.  Preceded in death by his loving wife LaMona and his daughter Kathy.  John leaves behind niece Karen Martin Duffy (Stephen), and nephew L. James Martin...

Stanley K. Mayer

Stanley K. Mayer

May 26, 2011

Stanley K. MAYER, Age 81.  Beloved husband of the late Jacquelyn (nee Stephen).  Dearest father of Scott and Mark (Maureen).  Loving grandfather of Michael.  Passed away May 26, 2011.

Private services held at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Henry Knobloch

Henry Knobloch

May 24, 2011

Henry KNOBLOCH, Age 86. Born Jan. 18, 1925 in Resita, Romania. Passed away, May 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Ella Belknap Knobloch. Dear stepfather of Arthur Belknap (Paula), Alex Belknap (Caroline), George Belknap (Nikki), and Mark Belknap (Lisa). Dear step grandfather of Nicholas, Patrick, Zach, Lexi, Anaya, Reece and the late Michael. Dear brother of Gusti and the late...

Helen E. Brousil

Helen E. Brousil

Apr 17, 2011

Helen E. BROUSIL (nee Marik). Age 98. Passed away April 17, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Ladislaus. Dear mother of Paul dec. (Mary Lou), Rosemary Sensel (Allan), and Dan (dec.). Dear grandmother of Paul (Dana), Mary Ellen (Joe), Ken (Rachelle), Julie (Steve), and Denise (Kevin). Great grandmother of Emily, Nicholas, Jenna, Caroline, Kera, Erin, Daphne, Joshua, Joseph, Mary,...

Rita A. Sagula

Rita A. Sagula

Apr 14, 2011

Rita A. SAGULA, (nee Bischof) Age 84.  Called by name on August 21, 1926, and called by God on April 14, 2011.  Beloved wife of the late William T.  Devoted mother of Maureen A. Mehozonek (Chuck), and Gerald A.  Loving grandmom of eight and great-grandmom of one.  Dearest sister of Gertrude Dolezal (Albert), Thomas (Doris), James (Betty), and the...

Irene A. Pelikan

Irene A. Pelikan

Feb 12, 2011

Pelikan, Irene A. (nee Vadas), 89, of Parma, Ohio passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 12, 2011. Beloved wife and caring companion for 69 years of Aloysius (Lou). Daughter of the late Andrew and Barbara Vadas of McKeesport , PA.  Loving mother of James (Rebecca Brady), Thomas (Marilyn) and John (Mary).  Grandmother of Carlotta Pelikan (Hector Cabrera), Christine Pelikan-Wehling...

Eleanor A. Dehlinger

Eleanor A. Dehlinger

Jan 10, 2011

Eleanor A. DEHLINGER (nee Potosnak) Age 87. Passed away Jan. 10, 2011. Beloved wife of the late Russell. Dearest mother of Lorraine Paul (Larry), Mark (Annette), Brian, and Keith. Loving grandmother of Todd, Dawn, and Brett, great grandmother of Zachary and Jordyn. Dear sister of the late Leonard, Irene, Bernard, Margaret, Bill, and Joseph Potosnak (Rose).

Funeral...

Grant A. Morgenstern

Grant A. Morgenstern

Jan 5, 2011

Grant Albert MORGENSTERN, aged 89, passed away on January 5, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN.  Preceded in death by Kathleen, his beloved wife of 67 years.  Proudly served in US Marine Corps. Former mayor of Parma Hts. OH. Father of Joyce Kelleher (John), Jeanne Aguirre, Judith Dietrich (John Michael), JoAnn Borovicka (Michael), and Grant Morgenstern (Tammy). Grandfather of Patrick Kelleher...

Dorothy V. Freeman

Dorothy V. Freeman

Dec 30, 2010

Dorothy V. FREEMAN, Age 103. Passed away Dec. 30, 2010.

Graveside Service: Friday, Apr. 29, 11:30 AM at Woodvale Cemetery, 7535 Engle Rd. Middleburg Hts. 44130.

Dorothy is the mother David L. Freeman formerly of Middleburg. Arrangements by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma.

Dorothy V. Freeman

Dorothy V. Freeman

Dec 30, 2010

FREEMAN, Dorothy V. (nee Rentfrow). Age 103. Passed away December 30, 2010 at St. Augustine Manor, Cleveland, Ohio.  She lived 65 years on Manoa Ave. in Brooklyn and had been an active member of Brooklyn Senior Center.  She lived at Greenbrier Retirement Center in Parma Hts. since 2006. She was born August 10, 1907 in Elkhart, Indiana, to the...

Therese Marie “Terry” Biley

Therese Marie “Terry” Biley

Dec 8, 2010

Therese Marie "Terry" Biley (nee Dilla), cherished wife of Richard for 52 years.  Beloved daughter of the late Gustav and Gertrude Dilla.  Loving mother of Susan, Jeffrey (Kerranne), Mark (Kate), and Brian (Stephanie).  Devoted grandmother of Ian, Seth, and Mark.  Dear sister of the late Evelyn Melendandri and Helen Jennings (Ken). Cousin and dear friend of many.

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Denise E. Schultz

Denise E. Schultz

Nov 28, 2010

Denise E. SCHULTZ (nee GORLITZ) Age 59 of Phoenix, AZ. Passed away Nov. 28, 2010. Dear wife of the late Walter. Loving mother of William, Neal (Jennifer), and Ryan. Dear grandmother of 5. Loving sister of David Gorlitz (Elsa). Dear daughter of the late William and Geraldine Gorlitz. Dear aunt and friend to many.

Memorial Service: Saturday,...

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