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Daniel F. Stanek
Jun. 20, 2017
Daniel F. Stanek, 74, of Berea, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017. Devoted husband of the late Carolyn; beloved father of Daniel E. Shepard, Joseph P. Valenti and Deborah (James) Macho; loving uncle of Tara, Lindsey, Steven and Kris Stanek; caring brother of Geraldine Peters and the late David...
Dennis M. McElroy
Jun. 19, 2017
Dennis M. McElroy, 67, of North Olmsted, passed away June 19, 2017 following a courageous battle with ALS for seven years. He was born in Cleveland, the son of Christine (Harold, deceased) Belardo Shaw and the late Theodore McElroy. Dennis was the beloved husband of 12 years to Susan (nee...
Lori L. Oberc
Jun. 18, 2017
Lori L. Oberc, 56, of Olmsted Falls, passed away June 18, 2017. She was born July 22, 1960 in Dayton, OH to Ruth and the late Milo Swanson. Devoted mother of Tracy, Vic and Deborah Oberc; beloved sister of Grace, Milo (Sue) and Vikki Swanson. Lori was an outdoors enthusiast and enjoyed the trails...
Felix R. Acierno
Jun. 17, 2017
Felix R. Acierno, Sr., 95, died peacefully after a long, productive life. A world War II veteran and a member of the First Calvary Div., where he received a number of citations. He is preceded in death by his wife, Florence “Monee” (Wirtanen), Sisters, Rose and Concetta, and brother Tony. He is...
John R. Papcke
Jun. 17, 2017
John R. Papcke, 84, of North Royalton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 17, 2017. John was born in Berea, Ohio to the late Christopher and Selma (nee Piechota) Papcke. He is survived by his loving wife, Helen C. (nee Malek) Papcke and adoring daughter Christine Papcke (Mike Pfaff). John...
Jewel N Davis
Jun. 17, 2017
Jewel Davis (nee Graves), age 92. Beloved wife of the late Jean Edward. Loving mother of Donna Sinnema (Jeffrey W.). Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey J. Sinnema (Amy) and great-grandmother of Ryan, Kathryn and Meghan Sinnema. Daughter of the late Ben and Madie Graves. Sister of the late Pauline...
George J. Jazbinski
Jun. 17, 2017
George J. Jazbinski, 100, of Strongsville, passed away June 17, 2017. Beloved husband of Elizabeth “Betty” (nee Schlarb) for 75 years. He is survived by his loving nieces, Carol Chandler (Richard), Rosemarie Friederick (Michael), Barbara Cottrell, Patricia Latkowski (John), and nephews, Roger...
Frankie A. Huddleston
Jun. 16, 2017
Frankie A. Huddleston, 78, of Cleveland, passed away June 16, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Burton; loving mother of Lynn (the late Mike) Divinenzo, Karen Green, Sandy (John) Waite, Linda Huddleston, Brenda Huddleston, Gary (Maxine) Huddleston, Richard (Tammy) Huddleston, Donna Huddleston, Stacy...
Virginia A. Howells
Jun. 16, 2017
Virginia Ann (Somerville) Howells, 87, died peacefully on Friday, June 16, 2017, in Parma. Originally from Cleveland, OH, Virginia also lived in Costa Mesa, CA, Las Vegas, NV, and Peoria, AZ. An avid ranked bridge player, Virginia loved life and worked tirelessly to provide a good home for her...
Roberta Ann Peterka
Jun. 15, 2017
(nee Clark), age 81, of Medina, Ohio, and longtime Strongsville, Ohio resident; beloved wife of the late Robert J. Peterka who passed away in October 1997; loving mother of Maggie Shea (Mark) of Cleveland, and Chris Peterka (Lisa) of Columbia Station; dear grandmother of Samantha Peterka. Bobbie...
Leontine E. Vaneck
Jun. 15, 2017
Leontine E. Vaneck, 87, of Fairview Park, passed away June 15, 2017. Born on August 9, 1929, to Thomas and Mary Rado (both deceased); beloved wife of the late Ralph Vaneck (deceased, October 2016); devoted mother of Alexandria R. Vaneck, Drew R. Vaneck (Ellen) and Matthew J. Vaneck; loving...
John Spall
Jun. 13, 2017
89, of St. Ignace, Michigan, formerly of Fairview Park, died on June 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Jean A. Spall (Hahn); dear father of John (Joan); Susan Dunson, (James, Jr.); David (Joyce); James (Gina), and Jeffrey (Beth Browning). Much loved Grandfather of 10 and Great-Grandfather of 10;...