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Douglas M. Michalske
Apr. 20, 2017
Douglas M. Michalske, 75, of Strongsville, passed away April 20, 2017. He was born in Cleveland, the son of the late Melvin and Florence (nee Kloboucnik) Michalske. Douglas is the beloved husband of Georgia (nee Baltas); devoted father of Danielle Michalske and Matt (Denise); cherished grampa of...
Marilyn G. Walesch
Apr. 19, 2017
Marilyn G. Walesch, 81, of Olmsted Twp, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Marilyn was born on May 2, 1935 in Woodville, OH to Benjamin and Gertrude Barnes (both deceased). She is the loving wife of the late William M. Walesch Sr.; cherished mother of Kathleen A. Perry and...
Richard T. Esson
Apr. 19, 2017
Richard T. Esson, 87, of Olmsted Twp., passed away April 19, 2017. Beloved husband of 66 years to Mary (nee Menti); loving father of Bonni (Mark) Katona, Bruce (Cindy), Timothy (Debbie), Carla (Mike) Lupica, Lori (Omar) Jordan and Rose (Bruce) Dawson; cherished grandfather of Eric Miller, Todd...
Chrystyna M. Nebesh-Jatsyshyn
Apr. 17, 2017
Chrystyna M. Nebesh-Jatsyshyn, 50, of Westlake, passed away April 17, 2017. Beloved wife of Taras; loving mother of Paul, Michael, and Johnny; dear daughter of Eugene and Ingrid Nebesh; loving sister of Adrianna (Danylo) and Danko (Darka). Private service for immediate family. The family suggests...
Zouri E. Stockdale
Apr. 17, 2017
Zouri E. Stockdale (nee Hooper), 93, of Fairview Park, passed away April 17, 2017. She was born in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Martin and Clara (nee Miller) Hooper. Zouri is the beloved wife of 74 years to Raymond; loving mother of Anita Stockdale, Bonita Gorecki (deceased), Raymond H....
Roxana Kendzel
Apr. 17, 2017
Roxana Gail Kendzel, age 82, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at her home. The daughter of John and Doris Gilbert, she was born November 4, 1934 in Bay Village, OH. She worked for Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for over 30 years as a caregiver and assistant teacher. Roxana...
Richard P Hajduk
Apr. 17, 2017
Richard P. Hajduk, 78, of Olmsted Falls, passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2017. Born in Berea, OH to Peter and Jessie Hajduk; beloved husband of 56 years to LaVerne Hajduk; caring father of Barbara A. Hajduk, the late James (Elizabeth) Hajduk, Kenneth A. (Sandi Knuth) Hajduk; cherished...
Jane Shomada
Apr. 16, 2017
JANE M. SHOMADA (nee Kotalik), age 99; beloved wife of the late Peter; cherished mother of Judith Salmonski (deceased) (Carl) and William Shomada (Linda Kohar); dear grandmother of Lisa Shomada (Steve), William W. Shomada (Amanda), Mark Salmonski (Kathy), Todd Salmonski (Diane), and Chris...
Robert Alfred Hillenbrand
Apr. 16, 2017
Robert Alfred Hillenbrand, 83, passed away on April 16, 2017, surrounded by family. He was a loving husband, wonderful father, devoted grandfather and good friend to all. Robert attended Benedictine High School, graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Architecture and served in the U.S....
Bao Tam Thi Nguyen
Apr. 16, 2017
age 83. Beloved wife of the late Phuoc Van Vo; loving mother of Hung, Diep, Tuan Nguyen, Minh Suster, Bick Fielder and Alice Johnson; dear grandmother of 10; sister of Khue, Tu, Thanh, Bach Tuyet, Khanh, Khanh, Kim Thoa and Khiem Nguyen. Passed away Sunday April 16, 2017. Funeral Service Saturday...
Earl C. Barber
Apr. 16, 2017
Earl C. Barber, 91, passed away April 16, 2017. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (nee Drake); loving father of Robert Saylor, Scott (Danielle) and Todd (Amy) Barber; dear grandfather of Corey, Justin, Brianne, Spencer, Emily, Cassie and Sara; great-grandfather of Nicolas, Brooke, Kaylee,...
Robert L Decker
Apr. 15, 2017
Robert L. Decker, Sr., age 96, passed away April 15, 2017 at Towne Center Assisted Living Community in Avon Lake, Ohio. He is survived by his daughter Kathy L. Pinzone (Michael); sons – Michael R. (Megan) and Robert L. Jr. (Renee); grandchildren Robert R. Pinzone (Danielle), Leslie C. Fuller...