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Sieglinde (Siggi) S. Berns (nee Fischer)
Jul 14, 2020
All services private. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In memory of Siggi, contributions to Our Lady of Lourdes (21281 Chardon Road, Euclid OH 44117) or The Lantern Center for Recovery (12160 Triskett Road, Cleveland OH 44111) would be greatly appreciated. See full notice for details.SIEGLINDE S. BERNS (nee Fischer, known as “Siggi”), age 75,...
W. Douglas Gorski
Jul 6, 2020
Funeral Date July 12, 2020Visitation, Sunday, July 12 from 2 – 4 P.M.at our Bedford location with a closing servicebeginning at 4 P.M.(See full notice below)W. DOUGLAS GORSKI, 74, of Northfield, went with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2020, as a result of complications from lymphoma. He left behind his wife of 50 years, Donna (nee Bender). He is...
Donald Joseph Michalek
Jul 2, 2020
In remembrance of Don, a private family gathering will take place nowand a celebration of life will be planned in the future.(See full notice below)DONALD JOSEPH MICHALEK, age 80, of Newbury, OH and Wellington FL, passed away Thursday, July 2, 2020 at University Hospital Cleveland Medical Center. He was born in St. Clairsville, OH and lived most of his life...
Katherina H. Kekedy (nee Harmatos)
Jun 30, 2020
Funeral Date July 7, 2020Visitation Monday, July 6 from 5 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, July 7 at St. Helen Church at 11 a.m. (Please meet at church). If unable to attend mass, here is the link for the website for the live streaming of the funeral mass:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyB3TBINOXwTyvGreTZBPgBurial Shadyside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers...
Marcel J. Parker
Jun 29, 2020
Funeral Date July 3, 2020Visitation Thurs., July 2 from 4 – 7 p.m., with Parastas Service at 4:30 p.m. Divine Liturgy funeral service will be held Fri., July 3 at St. John Byzantine Catholic Church, Solon, at 10:00 a.m. Burial at Bedford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to St. John Byzantine Catholic Church. See full notice...
Elizabeth Checki (nee Mayer)
Jun 28, 2020
All services private. See full notice for details.ELIZABETH CHECKI (nee Mayer), age 96, of Bedford, entered into rest on June 28, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Lawrence “ Larry”; loving mother of Elizabeth (Joseph) Forgan, Garry (Joyce) Checki and Simone (Jerry) Ahmed; dearest grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 3; dear sister of Otto Mayer and Jacob Mayer,...
Virginia S. "Jean" Walko (nee Patsolic)
Jun 26, 2020
All services private.(See full notice below)VIRGINIA S. “JEAN” WALKO (nee Patsolic), age 91, of Bedford. Beloved wife of the late George E. (former Mayor of Bedford in the early 1960’s); loving mother of the late John (Karen Walko Makar) and Greg (Katie Gill-Walko); dearest grandmother of Adam (Kathryn) Walko, Lauren (Marc) Visnick, Kathleen Walko and Mary Bridget Walko; dear great...
Monna M. Maslanka
Jun 25, 2020
Funeral Date June 30, 2020Visitation, Tuesday, June 30 from 10 A.M. to 12 Noonat our Bainbridge Township location with a closing servicebeginning at 12 Noon.(See full notice below) MONNA M. MASLANKA, age 76, of Maple Hts., formerly of Cleveland. Cherished daughter of the late Michael and Stella (nee Frizek) Maslanka; dearest sister of David Alan Maslanka (deceased) (wife, Linda, nee Rockhill)...
Deborah S. Burnett (nee Arnold)
Jun 23, 2020
A celebration of life will be held at a date to be determined. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to www.gofundme.com/f/debbieburnett See full notice for details.DEBORAH S. BURNETT (nee Arnold), age 61, of Newbury, formerly of Chagrin Falls. Beloved wife of Thomas for 39 years; loving mother of Clayton (Lisa) Burnett and Brittany (Matt) Papsidero; dearest grandmother...

Rose D. Sevcik (nee Zaletel)
Jun 22, 2020
Funeral Date June 27, 2020Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, June 27 at 11 A.M. at St. Andrew Abbey Church, 2900 M.L. King Dr., Cleveland, with a visitation at the church from 10 A.M. until time of Mass. Interment Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Andrew Abbey Retirement Fund is suggested. See full notice for...
Zigmunt John "Ziggie" Walkiewicz, Jr.
Jun 21, 2020
Funeral Date June 24, 2020Visitation, Tuesday, June 23 from 5 – 7 P.M. and Wednesday,June 24 from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at our Bainbridge Twp location(See full notice below)ZIGMUNT JOHN “ZIGGIE” WALKIEWICZ JR., born on June 4, 1933 and died on June 21, 2020, at the age of 87. Ziggie was born in Natrona, Pennsylvania, where he met and married...
Steven M. Takacs
Jun 20, 2020
Funeral Date June 27, 2020Visitation Thurs., June 25 from 7 – 9 p.m. and Fri., June 26 from 1 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be Sat., June 27 at St. Helen Church, Newbury at 10:30 a.m. Because of requirements of social distancing please go to sthelen.com or call 440-564-5805 to register for...
Joseph R. Gongos, Jr.
Jun 19, 2020
Funeral Date June 26, 2020Visitation, Thursday, June 25, from 3 – 7 P.M.at our Bainbridge Twp. location(Please see full notice below)JOSEPH R. GONGOS JR., age 75, of Bainbridge Twp. Beloved husband of Gloria (nee Gallese) for 53 years; loving father of Amy (Alden-deceased) David, Joanne (Jason) Mitalski and Christine (Greg) Pasher; dearest grandfather of Alexis David, A.J. David, Alex Agra,...
Henry B. "Hank" Spilman
Jun 10, 2020
Private family service.(See full notice below)HENRY B. “HANK” SPILMAN, age 84, of Chagrin Falls. Beloved husband of Darci (Hecker) for 35 years; loving father of Thomas (Kristin), Laura (Sean) Tyrrell, Randy (deceased), Lee (Heather), and Jack; dearest grandfather of Will, Delia, Nick and Olivia; dear brother of Landon (Betty Sue) Spilman. Undergraduate of American University and MBA from University of...
Charles J. Morelli
Jun 8, 2020
All services private, with a memorial service planned for later in the year. If you would like to be kept aware of the memorial service, please email the family at mjmorelli2007@gmail.com. If you would like to honor Chuck with a donation to the Chuck and Margaret Morelli Memory Care Endowment Fund please direct it to – Jennings Center for Older...
Robert M. Vozar
Jun 5, 2020
Funeral Date June 12, 2020Mass of Christian Burial Fri., June 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Andrew Abbey Church. Family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until time of mass. Internment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of your choice. See full notice for details.ROBERT M. VOZAR, age 94. ...
Ellen K. Lenart (nee Koth)
Jun 5, 2020
All services private.(See full notice below)Ellen K. Lenart (nee Koth), age 73, passed away June 5, 2020. Beloved wife of John for 50 years; loving mother of Joe Lenart and Jaime (Brean) Bark; dearest grandmother of Joe, Maya and JoAnna Lenart and Bianca, Alaina and Liana Bark; cherished daughter of the late Al and Bianca “Blanche” Koth; dear sister of...
Mary Jane Backo (nee Zembiak)
Jun 5, 2020
Funeral Date August 1, 2020Memorial Mass, Saturday, August 1, 2020, at 10 A.M.at St. Martin of Tours Church, Maple Hts.(See full notice below)Mary Jane Backo (nee Zembiak), age 81, of Bedford, entered into the hands of God on Friday, June 5, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Joseph Jr., Richard (late Chris), Kim (Brian) Navratil, and...
Anneliese H. Long (nee Horn)
Jun 4, 2020
Funeral Date June 6, 2020Visitation, Saturday, June 6 from 10 – 11 A.M.at our Bainbridge Twp. location followedby services beginning at 11 A.M.(Please see full notice below)ANNELIESE H. LONG (nee Horn), age 92, of So. Russell. Beloved wife of Donald E. for 68 years; loving mother of Donald Jr. (Janice) Long, Sue (Joe) Karnitis and Jean (Jim) Mackulin; dearest grandmother...
Ronald P. Kooser
May 29, 2020
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date because of the current pandemic. Final resting place for Ron is at St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Zelienople, Pa. Contributions in Ron’s memory are suggested to the Wounded Warriors Project at woundedwarriorproject.org/donate. See full notice for details.Ronald P. Kooser, 80, of Chagrin Falls (Bainbridge Township) passed away...