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John C. Dean

John C. Dean

Nov 1, 2014

John C. DEAN, age 89.  Passed away in Parma, OH on November 1, 2014.  Mr. Dean was born in Ranger, WV.  Beloved father of John C.  Dear brother of the following deceased: Arland, Everette, Ben, Robert and Mary.  Loving uncle and cousin to many.

Funeral Service, Thursday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m. at Montana Free Will Baptist...

Rudolph V. “Rudy” Mazanec

Rudolph V. “Rudy” Mazanec

Jul 31, 2014

Rudolph "Rudy"  V. MAZANEC, age 87, of Parma, OH.  Passed on to eternal life in Valrico, FL on July 31, 2014 where he was reunited with his wife, Jean (Bronczyk) Mazanec who preceded him in death.  Also preceding him in death were his parents Anna and Stephen Mazanec, brothers Norbert Mazanec, Steven Mazanec, sister Marcella (Mazanec) Stanek, and his...

William M. Riggle

William M. Riggle

Jul 22, 2014

WILLIAM M. RIGGLE. Age 78. Entered into eternal rest on July 22nd, 2014. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Sliwinski). Loving memories of Bill will be carried on by his children Steven (Mary, nee Borys), and William (Myrna). Dear father in law of Judy. Loving and fun grandfather of Melanie, Steven, and Kai. Dear brother of Ann Vermilye...

William “Bill” Montague

William “Bill” Montague

May 9, 2014

William "Bill" MONTAGUE, age 54.  Passed away May 9, 2014.  Beloved son of the late William J. and Mary Ann J. (nee Betz).  No services.  Anyone wishing to honor his memory can do so by making a donation to: The Epilepsy Association 2831 Prospect Ave., Cleveland OH 44115-2606

216-579-1330

www.epilepsyinfo.org/

Marie C. Kachut

Marie C. Kachut

Apr 10, 2014

Marie C. KACHUT (nee Bilick), age 93.  Passed away April 10, 2014.  Beloved wife of the late Stephen J.  Loving mother of Mary Kay Zelis (Bernie), Susan McCutcheon (Wes), Barbara Eucker (Bill), Rosalie McGinnis (Pat Jackson) and Roberta Lanford (Larry, deceased).  Dearest grandmother of Bill, Bobby, Brian, Buddy, Erin, Jody, Keith, Kim, Michelle, Patrick, and Stephen, and great-grandmother of...

Dolores Marie Sobczak

Dolores Marie Sobczak

Mar 11, 2014

Dolores Marie SOBCZAK (nee MALKOWSKI). Age 85. Loving wife of Zygmunt for 65 years; dearest mother of Anita Hojnowski, Margaret Starner, Patricia Hamilton (Scott), Carol Sobczak (L. Paul Hood Jr.), Alice Sobczak, and Joseph Sobczak (Catherine); grandmother of Christopher Stangry, Matthew Hojnowski, Andrew Hojnowski, Jason Starner (Lynn), Kimberley Starner, Michael Hamilton (Kelly), Anne Hamilton, Russell Shiplet (Misty), and Liana...

Dottie Nechvatal

Dottie Nechvatal

Jan 1, 2014

Dottie NECHVATAL, a ge 102. Born 12/29/1911 and died 1/1/2014 at Mount Alverna. Beloved wife of Richard (deceased). Loving mother of Faith (deceased), Hope Hurlbert of Colorado, and Joy Martin (Jim). Dear grandmother of 10. Great grandmother of 15. Great great grandmother of 2. Dear sister of the following deceased; Josephine McPherson, Steve, and John.

Mass of...

James L. Kubicek

James L. Kubicek

Nov 17, 2013

James L. KUBICEK, Age 81.  Went to Heaven on November 17, 2013.  Beloved husband of Faye C. (nee Lohr).  Most adored father of Loretta Newlen (Charles, Jr.) and the late James Jr.  Beloved grandfather of David Eikenburg (Brandi) and Charles Lohr (Heather), and dear great grandfather of Evan Eikenburg.  Dear brother of Rudolph (Dolores) and the late Lillian Yutzy. ...

Aloysius (Lou) Pelikan

Aloysius (Lou) Pelikan

Jun 8, 2013

PELIKAN, Aloysius (Lou), 94, of Parma, OH passed away peacefully on Saturday June 8, 2013. Beloved husband for 69 years of Irene (nee Vadas, deceased). Son of the late Alois and Katherine (nee Hoffman) of Duquesne, PA. Loving father of James (Rebecca Brady), Thomas (Marilyn) and John (Mary). Dear grandfather of Carlotta Pelikan (Hector Cabrera), Christine Pelikan- Wehling (Greg),...

Hildegard Kren

Hildegard Kren

Jun 4, 2013

Hildegard KREN, Age 91, of  Altenheim Skilled Nursing  in Strongsville, OH.  Passed away peacefully on June 4, 2013.  Born on May 15, 1922 in Mitterdorf Yugoslavia.  Beloved daughter of the late Josef and Maria (nee Marintsch) Kren. She came to America on August 24, 1951 with her brother Joseph and was employed by Severance & Marguerite Millikin of Gates...

Irene J. Kozinski

Irene J. Kozinski

May 10, 2013

Irene J. KOZINSKI, (nee Rutkowski) Age 87.  Arrived in heaven May 10, 2013.  Beloved wife of the late Chester.  Loving mother of Karen Ann, Darlene Bajerski (Kenneth), and Irene Wynn (Bruce).  Dear grandmother of Robin Rollo (Michelle), Ryan Wynn and Amanda Wynn.  Loving sister of the following deceased: Josephine Cheon and Ted Rutkowski.   Beloved aunt of five.

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Donald Dean Wolf

Donald Dean Wolf

Apr 1, 2013

Donald Dean Wolf, Age 85.  Married to Betty (nee Goede) for 64 years; beloved father of Barbara Scullin (Len), David (Linda), Diane Herzing (Keith), and Lori VanArendonk (John); grandfather of 12 (1 deceased), and great grandfather of 3; brother of Louise Hook (Al, deceased); uncle and friend to many.

Passed away on April 1, 2013, with family...

Beatrice B. Smith

Beatrice B. Smith

Mar 28, 2013

Beatrice B. Smith (nee Beaton) Age 99.  Devoted wife of George for 72 years, passed away March 28, 2013.  Beloved mother of George (Terry), James (Grace), Lori Petrovich (Joe), Larry (Joan), Frank (Peggy) and Margie Johnson (Bruce).  Cherished grandmother of 18, great-grandmother of 19, and great-great grandmother of 4.  Loving sister of the late Florence White, Margaret Ashwell, Gert...

Joseph Lawrence Fiala

Joseph Lawrence Fiala

Mar 27, 2013

Joseph Lawrence Fiala, 82, passed away from this life on Wed, March 27, 2013 in Columbus where he resided at Wesley Glen for the last 4 years. He was the husband of Margaret, who preceded him on July 17, 2009.  He was born 9-5-30 & raised in the Bohemian neighborhood on East Blvd in Cleveland. He attended Cathedral Latin...

Mary Rose Palfy

Mary Rose Palfy

Mar 21, 2013

Mary Rose PALFY (nee Gorman) passed away on March 21, 2013.  NASA retiree.  Former wife of Lou Palfy (Linda).  Dearest mother of Rosemary "Rosie" Palfy, and Michael Palfy (fiancee Janet Streisel, mother of Nicholas and Julianna Streisel).  Dear grandmother of Dylan and Madilyn Palfy.  Aunt of many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her loving parents Richard F....

Margaret M. Burtzlaff

Margaret M. Burtzlaff

Mar 9, 2013

MARGARET M. BURTZLAFF (nee Sands), 84, passed away March 9, 2013. Born Aug. 4, 1928. Beloved wife of the late Raymond W. Burtzlaff; loving mother of Thomas R. (Jenny), Kevin J. (Beverly), James P. (Marguerite), John M. (Denise) and Brian F. (Sharon); cherished grandmother of Eric, Craig, Scott, Kathryn, Shane, Stephen, Nathan, Joseph, Erin, Adam, Claire, Michael, Blake, Owen...

Gloria R. Miller

Gloria R. Miller

Feb 13, 2013

Gloria R. MILLER, age 77. Passed away February 13, 2013. Loving mother of Mark (Debbie). Sister of Skip Davis. Adoring grandmother of Eric and Dana Miller. Loving aunt of Laura Davis. Loved dancing, playing Scrabble and Bridge, and being with her grandchildren.

Memorial Visitation: Friday, Feb. 22, From 3:30-4:30 P.M. with a Memorial Service to follow at...

Thomas S. Kiec

Thomas S. Kiec

Feb 7, 2013

Thomas Stephen Kiec, much beloved by his family, died on February 7, 2013. Beloved husband of Barbara Joan (nee Skelly). Beloved father of Joan Skelly Kiec and Michael Stephen and his wife Christian Kiec. Grandfather of Daniel Stephen and Mark Thomas. Brother of the late Frank and his wife Adeline and family. Retired administrator in the Cleveland Public School...

Geraldine T. Gutbrod

Geraldine T. Gutbrod

Jan 1, 2013

Geraldine Therese GUTBROD (nee Carroll), age 84.  Passed away Jan. 1, 2013 in N. Carolina. Beloved wife of the late John. Dearest mother of John (Barbara), James (Lori), Marie Cunningham (Glenn), Matthew (Victoria), Nora Pavlov (Don), Jeffrey (Elizabeth), Laura Russell (Jack), & the late Tom (Alice). Loving grandmother of 21; John's Michael & Jennifer; Tom's Caleb & Seth; Jim's...

Perry R. Wachs

Perry R. Wachs

Dec 19, 2012

Perry R. WACHS, age 72. Beloved husband of Agnes J. (nee Rodak). Dearest father of P. Richard Jr., William P. (Kerri), and Karen T. Wachs (Brian). Loving grandfather of Joshua, Grady and Leo Perry. Dear brother of Ted (Sachiko) and Marlene Hollander (Herman). Dear son of the late Theodore and Elizabeth (nee Meszar).

Perry passed away suddenly...

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