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Norma Jean Gibson
Nov. 29, 2016
Norma J. Gibson (nee Galliher), 72, of Cleveland, passed away November 29, 2016. She was born in Euclid, the daughter of the late Thomas and Fannie (nee Bowlin) Galliher. Norma is the beloved wife of 54 years to her best friend, Leonard; dear mother of Sheila Drake (Robert); cherished grandmother...
Shirley Ziegler
Nov. 29, 2016
Shirley Ziegler (nee Reiber), age 94, Beloved wife of the late Richard; mother of Janice Flower, James (deceased) (Bunnie), Mark (Patricia) and Thomas (Zay); grandmother of Benjamin, Katherine, Michelle, Aaron, Alex, McKenzie, Riannon, Chase, Cole, Zachary, Rosanna, Javier and the late Kristen;...
Natasha Michaela Wodarczyk
Nov. 29, 2016
Natasha Michaela Wodarczyk, 13, of Brunswick, was granted her angel wings on November 29, 2016. Her final days were spent surrounded by her family, whom Natasha had touched with her shining light throughout her very memorable life. She will be remembered for her bright smile, the adorable chuckle...
Laureen S. Hinsey
Nov. 29, 2016
Laureen S. Hinsey (nee Nagel), age 68, of Parma Heights, passed away unexpectedly on November 29, 2016. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband David Hinsey; and her sister Shirley Fertig. Laureen is survived by her sons Patrick Graham, Jim (Sara) Graham and Richard (Michelle) Graham; 11...
Joseph W. Shockey
Nov. 26, 2016
Joseph W. Shockey, 81, of Seven Hills, OH, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2016 with his family at his side. Joe was born in Meyersdale, PA to the late Fred and Mary Shockey. He is the loving husband of 61 years to Henrietta Shockey; cherished brother of Dorothy Worthington...
Elizabeth J. "Betty" Strauss
Nov. 26, 2016
Elizabeth J. “Betty” Strauss, 95, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 26, 2016. Beloved wife of Donald Strauss; cherished mother of Ronald (Jane) Strauss, Marjorie Strauss, and Kimberly (Charles) Bracewell; loving grandmother of Emily and Ethan Bracewell. Betty was very...
Harland R. Olsen
Nov. 25, 2016
Harland R. Olsen, 87, of Cleveland, passed away November 25, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Yoko (nee Hamanaka); loving father of Martin (deceased), Kim Case (Skip, deceased), Dale, and Lynn Accorti (Peter); cherished grandfather of Susan Dunmire, Dylan and Keenan Accorti, Martin Olsen and...
Marlene G Krueger
Nov. 24, 2016
Marlene G. Krueger, 81, of Cleveland, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Julia Krueger; cherished sister of Dianne Soeder, Keith (Jan) Krueger, and Frank (Victoria) Krueger; loving aunt of 6 nieces and 1 nephew; caring great aunt of several nieces and...
Stacy A. Polocy
Nov. 23, 2016
Stacy A. Polocy, 53, of Strongsville, passed away November 23, 2016. Beloved wife of Michael Polocy; loving mother of Shaun Polocy; dear sister of Robert “Scott” Kikitz. Stacy had a great love of animals. Private services have taken place with interment at Sunset Memorial Park, North...
Nicole E. Kozman
Nov. 22, 2016
Nicole Emily Kozman, age 23, of South Amherst, passed away unexpectedly November 22, 2016. Nikki was born in Cleveland on January 5, 1993 to Steven J. Kozman and Christine Mikos. She is the loving sister of Justin Kozman (Nicole) and James “Jim” Kozman (Samantha); adoring granddaughter of John...
Gary W. Blenda
Nov. 22, 2016
Gary W. Blenda, 59, of Avon, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Felice) Blenda; devoted father of, Gary J (Lisa) Blenda, and Christie (Jeremiah) Walkem; cherished son of Alice and the late Walter Blenda; loving Papa of Mallory and Landon Walkem, Drew and Grayson...
Betty Levay
Nov. 21, 2016
BETTY R. LEVAY, (nee Greenoe), age 88. Beloved wife of the late Alfred S.; loving mother of Andrew (Barbara) and MaryAnn Levay; cherished grandmother of seven and great-grandmother of ten; dear member of the Greenoe family. Please meet at St. Matthias Church, 1200 W. Sprague Rd., Parma, on...