Obituaries

Frances M. VOELKEL (nee Huhn) age 65. Beloved wife of 42 years to Werner K. Dearest mother of Erick (Cynette) and Kurt. Loving sister of Frank Huhn.

Memorial Cremation Service: Mon. Feb. 2, 7:30 PM at The Zabor Funeral Home, 5680 Pearl Rd. Parma (betw. Snow & Ridge). Visitation: Prior to service Mon. from 2-4 & 6-8...

WILLIAM E. PLATTEN. Age 85. Beloved husband of Arlene M. (nee Lang). Wonderful father of Mary Therese Fallon (Denny), Peggy Dolan (Michael), Ellen Matty (Dave), William Jr. (Jackie), Rolly, Patrick (Cheryl), Timothy (Lisa), and Jane "Putsy". Fun and Proud grandfather of 24. Great grandfather of 14. Brother of Tom, Lois, Patty and the following deceased; Mary Ellen, Agnes, James,...

ARTHUR H. O'CONNOR. Age 94. Beloved husband of Laverne. Dear son of Arthur and Zella. Art was a WWII veteran serving in England. He was an avid Indians fan, and enjoyed gardening and bowling. He was a former Knight of Columbus, and he leaves many friends behind at Royalton Woods Assisted Living.

Funeral Mass Monday, February 2nd...

Carol A. McMANUS, (nee Dixon), age 68. Beloved wife of Robert E. Dearest mother of Dale "Tex" Keeton, Theresa White, Dawn Quintana, Tommy (deceased) and Tim Flavin. Loving stepmother of Bobby. Dear Granny of Michael, Melissa, T. J., Brittani and Katelyn. Great grandmother of 11. Dear sister, aunt, granny and friend to many.

Funeral Service: Fri. Jan....

Maureen A. KING (nee Fitzgerald) age 82. Beloved wife of the late Ralph. Dearest mother of 6 daughters; Laurie Nedrich (David), Sharleen Smetanka (Paul), Leeann Kuhel (Michael), Kelly Kaczmarek (James), Sharon LaBuda (Stan), Kerri Wolverton; and 7 sons; Wayne (Doris), Terry (Vicky), Bryan (Mary), Kevin (Karen), Keith, Ryan (Lynn) and Timothy (Lisa). Loving grandmother of 25, great grandmother of...

SMOLKA, Ellen, age 86.  Beloved daughter of the late Charles and Christine Smolka.  Dear sister of the late Chuck Smolka.  Loving soul mate of David Guzak.  Former Executive Assistant to the President of the Bank of Chicago before retiring.  Ellen was born in Cleveland and spent her retirement in Vero Beach, FL.  She will be missed by many.

Esther BAIOCCO, age 97 (nee Salvaggio). Beloved wife of the late Giulio. Loving sister of the late Anna Gigante and Angie Nasrallah. Loving aunt of Joe Gigante (deceased)(Carol), Esther Gigante Shipe, Mary Jo Blake (decased), Anita Abraham (Ralph), Frank Gigante (Holly), Mike Gigante (Therese), George Nasrallah (Kathy, deceased), Fred Nasrallah, Theresa Masters, Christine Maneer (Mark) and Michael Nasrallah (deceased)....

SKARZYNSKI, Thomas G., age 54.  Beloved son of Rose (nee Sesock) and the late James A.  Dear partner of Joseph Davis.  Loving brother of the late James G.  Dear nephew, cousin and friend to many.

Partner of Rose-N-Sons Antiques on Detroit Avenue in Lakewood.

Mass of Christian Burial, Monday, January 19 at 9:30 a.m. at...

Lillian S. BERGENSTEIN, age 89 (nee Sacco). Beloved wife of the late Herman. Dearest mother of the late David A. Schaef. Loving sister of Alice Gorby (George, deceased).

Funeral Service: Thurs. Jan. 15, 10:30 AM at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery Mausoleum, 4700 Broadview Rd. Cleve. 44109. Arrangements by The Zabor Funeral Home, Parma.

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Gertrude A. STROUP, age 88 (nee Gommel). Beloved wife of 51 years to Elmer. Dearest mother of Patricia Svitak (Daryl), Cindy Hannah, Gustav Churchill (deceased) and step mother of Patricia Ann Kara (Mike) and Lori Stroup. Loving grandmother of 7, great grandmother of 3. Dear sister, aunt and friend to many.

Funeral Service: Fri. Jan. 16, 10:30...

EUGENE P. LICURSI. Age 85. Beloved husband of the late Marie D. Loving father of Jim (Pat), Lisa Cirino (Al, deceased), Gary (Laura), Rocky, and Renee Quinn (Joe). Beloved grandfather of Matthew, Nicole, Alicia, Santina, Lexi, Jessie, Deena, Gina, and Tessa. Great grandfather of 7. Endearingly known as "Poppy".  Korean War Army Veteran.

Funeral Mass Wednesday,  January...

Kathleen MUCK, age 91 (nee Lykins). Dearest wife of the late Burley. Loving mother of Delores Simons (Edwin) and Barbara Lanza (Vince, deceased). Loving grandmother of Suzanne Simons-Cannell (Kevin), Holly Simons, Danny Liptak (Julie), Terrie Rice and Eddie Liptak. Beloved great grandmother of 4, and great great grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Joyce Leyden and Betty VanWhy (deceased)....

Francis P. "Perry" ZIMMER, age 89. Beloved husband of 69 years to Jeannette (nee Kummerlen). Dearest father of Sharon Tokar and Francis K. (Cynthia). Loving grandfather of Michele Thurman (Adam), Scott Zimmer (Carrie) and Shawn Zimmer (Kelly). Loving great grandfather of Taylor, Paige, Colin, Grey and Graham.

Memorial Cremation Mass: Fri. Jan. 9, 11:00 AM, St. Vincent...

Alice FALACIENSKI, age 87 (nee Pacholski). Beloved wife of the late Frank. Dearest mother of Susan Mason (Stan). Loving grandmother of John Stankiewicz. Dear sister of Carol LeHotan and the late Danny Pacholski. Dear aunt and friend to many.

Funeral Mass: Wed. Jan. 7, 11:00 AM at St. Charles Church. Visitation prior to Mass from 9:00-10:30 AM...

Patricia J. GRABSKI, age 84 (nee Szacik). Beloved wife of the late Erwin. Devoted mother of Beverly Massey (Jerry), Donna Manning, Charles (Richelle), Brian (Diana) and Michael (Barbara). Loving grandmother of Shawn, John, Michael, Cody, Ashley, Heather and Krisma. Dear great grandmother of 16, great great grandmother of 4. Dear friend of Bernice Fleck and the Starling Family.

Helen A. MOSS, age 91 (nee Sobolewski). Beloved wife of the late Paul. Dearest mother of Linda Riley and Andra Armour. Loving grandmother of Catrina Dorton (Adam), Leonard (deceased), Megan and Steven. Dear great grandmother of Vanessa and Matthew. Dear sister, aunt and friend to many.

Please MEET AT CHURCH for the MASS of Christian Burial: Sat....

WILLIAM T. CALE. Age 66. Beloved husband of Theresa (nee Manley). Beloved son of William T. (deceased) and the late June (nee Koehler). Adopted and raised by Paul Cale and Germaine Tantone. Dear brother of Denise Campos (deceased), Tom Cale (deceased), Lynne, and Robert. William was a proud Vietnam veteran and a loving uncle, great uncle and cousin.

CATHERINE W. LAWRENCE (nee Stricker). Age 86. Beloved wife of the late Ray. Dear sister of Betty Walker and the following deceased; Margaret Forrey, Theresa, George, Ann, and Hilda. Beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Service Monday, December 29 at 1:30 preceded by visitation beginning at 12:30 all at Zabor Funeral Home 5680 Pearl Rd....

RICHARD A. PALMER. Age 84. Beloved husband of the late Rita. Loving father of Lawrence A. (Karen), and Jeffrey H. (Susan). Beloved grandfather of Cristian, Chloe, Jeremy, Stephen, and Robert.

Funeral Mass Wednesday, December 31 at 10am at St. Bridget of Kildare. Interment Woodvale Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 at Zabor Funeral Home 5680 Pearl Rd....

Robert E. SWARTWOOD, age 92. Beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee McNerney) and the late Adelaide (nee Naughton). Dearest father of Lawrence (Anne), Joan M. Longbon (James), Robert G. (Penny), Christy Groesbeck (David) and David (Dawn). Loving grand father of 10 and great grandfather of 14. Dear brother of the late Elizabeth Lenio, Allen, Howard, Jane Ross and...