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Mary Ann Celebrezze

Mary Ann Celebrezze

Mar 4, 2017

MARY ANN CELEBREZZE (nee Armstrong), age 86; beloved wife of the Honorable Frank D. Celebrezze (deceased), former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Loving mother of Rebecca “Judith Ann” Selover (Edward), Judge Frank D. Celebrezze III (Koula), Laura J. Haylett (Edward), David M., Brian G. (deceased), Steven J. (deceased), Jeffrey A. (Marian), Keith...

Betty Lou "Liz" Varga

Betty Lou "Liz" Varga

Mar 4, 2017

BETTY LOU “LIZ” VARGA (nee Peterlin), age 74; beloved daughter of the late Louis J. Peterlin and Mary Kicinski; loving mother of Steve M. Varga; sister of Ray Peterlin (Nancy), Jim Peterlin (Cindy) of FL, Teresa Rogers of CA and the late Dorthy Peterlin of CA; aunt of Paul, Mark, John of FL, John Peterlin,...

Jacqueline L. Sonnabend

Jacqueline L. Sonnabend

Mar 4, 2017

JACQUELINE L. SONNABEND (nee Steele), age 66; loving mother of Robert (deceased), Shawn and Christopher (Loretta); devoted grandmother of Trevor, Cassie and Rocco; dearest sister of Joyce Montelbano (deceased), Beverly Steele, Timothy Steele, Louis Steele and Troy Steele (deceased); loving aunt of many. All services in New Jersey.

Anthony J. King

Anthony J. King

Mar 3, 2017

ANTHONY J. KING, age 34, passed away Friday, March 3, 2017. Beloved son of Angela Campo (Joseph) and the late James King, Jr.; grandson of the late James and Wava King, Joseph Ciresi and Joanne Cowen; nephew and cousin of many. Private services were held.

Elizabeth "Betty" Baer

Elizabeth "Betty" Baer

Mar 1, 2017

ELIZABETH “BETTY” BAER (nee Spencer), age 86, of Independence. Beloved wife of the late Lother; loving companion of Bo; dearest sister of the late Jennette Breitenbach, Mary Harlow and Francis Spencer, Jr.; dear aunt of Andrea Foyer, Andrew Breitenbach, Terrence Breitenbach (Laura), James Breitenbach, Annette Johnson, Timothy Harlow (Sheri) and the late Donna Squires; great-aunt...

Robert Edmonds

Robert Edmonds

Feb 28, 2017

ROBERT EDMONDS, age 78; former husband of Doris Edmonds (nee Sumerel); loving father of Elaine Geiszler (Christopher), Lisa Edmonds (deceased) and Jennifer Kader (Joseph); devoted grandfather of Joseph and Matthew Geiszler; great-grandfather of Braden and Connor Geiszler; dearest brother of eight; uncle of many. Service at the Funeral Home, Saturday, March 4 at 4 p.m....

George N. Melnyk

George N. Melnyk

Feb 28, 2017

GEORGE N. MELNYK, age 41; beloved son of George and the late Kathleen; loving brother of Robert, Christine Mulloy (Jack) and Tom; dearest uncle of Johnny and Teagan Mulloy; dear nephew, cousin and friend of many. Service at the Funeral Home, Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 4:30 p.m.  Final resting place Sts. Peter and Paul...

Mark J. Zito

Mark J. Zito

Feb 26, 2017

MARK J. ZITO, age 59; beloved son of the late Joseph and LaVerne (nee Eichler); loving brother of Michael (Suzanne), Richard (deceased) and Gregg; dearest uncle of Ben and Alex. Services at the Funeral Home, Thursday, March 2 at 10:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery.  Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT...

Theresa Teffer

Theresa Teffer

Feb 24, 2017

THERESA TEFFER (nee Rotatori), age 95; loving mother of Michael Teffer (Donna) and Diane Kinzel (Michael); beloved grandmother of Crystal Whipkey (Ken), Will Teffer (Andrea), Tamara Teffer (Ryan), Zachary Kinzel and Amber Kinzel; great-grandmother of Blake, Morgan and Izabella; daughter of the late Amedeo and Bianca (nee Lucarelli) Rotatori; dearest sister of Robert Rotatori (Mary...

Daniel W. Sorenson

Daniel W. Sorenson

Feb 22, 2017

DANIEL W. SORENSON, age 60, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 22, 2017. Beloved husband of Deborah (nee Fleming) for 26 years; loving father of Suzanne Caesar (Tim), Daniel “Sam” and Benjamin; grandfather of Evan Caesar; son of the late Daniel and Delores; brother of Cathy Mohnickey (Gary), Gay Little (Don), Donna McAndrews (Michael, deceased)...

Florence Budny

Florence Budny

Feb 22, 2017

FLORENCE BUDNY (nee Siedlecki), age 95; beloved wife of the late Chester; loving mother of Diane Fiorucci (Raymond, deceased), Dennis, Charlene Dukowski (Terrance, deceased) and Sharon Muenich (Thomas); adored grandmother of Renae Borowski (John), Rachelle Lindh (Stephen), Stephanie Tietze (Chip), Carrie Zieleniewski (Adam) and Erica Pupkiewicz (Jeremy); great-grandmother of Jessica, Stacey, Jennifer, Tyler, Taylor, Jordan,...

Mary E. Welky

Mary E. Welky

Feb 21, 2017

MARY E. WELKY (nee Namey), age 83, of Brook Park, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2017. Beloved wife of the late Emil; loving mother of Susan Welky; member of St. Maron Church.  Graveside services at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., Thursday, March 2 at 11 a.m.

Samir G. Ayoub

Samir G. Ayoub

Feb 21, 2017

SAMIR G. AYOUB, Age 62; beloved husband of Marleine (nee Tabib); loving father of Crystal and George; dearest brother of Elham, Raymond, Inaam, Leila, and Joseph. Samir was the owner of multiple restaurants in the Cleveland area and was a co-founder of the Hammana Club. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maron Church, 1245 Carnegie...

Joseph C. Hamer

Joseph C. Hamer

Feb 19, 2017

JOSEPH C. HAMER; beloved husband of Marge (nee Holecek) for 58 years; loving father of Joseph (deceased) (Cheryl), Mark (Debra) and Holly Bleakley (Greg); devoted grandfather of Andrew, Allison, James, Ashley and Lauren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134 or to Sisters of...

Leopoldine Lovasi

Leopoldine Lovasi

Feb 19, 2017

LEOPOLDINE LOVASI (nee Fink), age 87; beloved wife of the late Rudolf; loving mother of Linda Teubl (Herbert) and Elisabeth Geng (Joseph); cherished Oma of Steven Teubl (Jennifer), Jeffrey Teubl (Fiancée Rachel), Joseph Geng and Thomas Geng; great-grandmother of Emily and Allison; sister of Theresa, Maria (deceased) and Herta. Mass of Christian Burial at St....

Gabriel David Caraboolad

Gabriel David Caraboolad

Feb 19, 2017

GABRIEL DAVID CARABOOLAD, age 88; beloved husband of the late Barbara Ann (nee Kassouf) for 55 years; devoted father of Greg (Lauren), Diane Nagy (deceased) (Dale), Susan Suglio (Frank), Cindy Musson (Gregg), Lisa Ivanoff (Chris), Barbara Yudd (Charles) and David (Wendy); cherished grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of one; son of the late David and Victoria;...

Michael "Mickey" Ezzo

Michael "Mickey" Ezzo

Feb 18, 2017

MICHAEL “MICKEY” EZZO, age 93; beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Dottie” (nee Hornick); loving brother of the late Viola, Andy, Pat, Louie, Anna, Theresa, James (Vee), Angela (Dolly); loving uncle of many nieces and nephews; WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Contributions may be made to Ames Family Hospice House, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, OH 44145....

Tania Francesca Sauro

Tania Francesca Sauro

Feb 18, 2017

TANIA FRANCESCA SAURO, age 44, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2017 surrounded by her family. Loving mother of Daria Carolena; beloved daughter of Dario and Raffaella (nee Trozzo); devoted sister of Maria Asturi (Joe) and Luisa Sauro; dearest aunt of Massimo, Domenic and Antonio Asturi; beloved niece, cousin and dear friend of many. ...

Carl J. Stelbasky

Carl J. Stelbasky

Feb 17, 2017

CARL J. STELBASKY, age 92; beloved husband of the late Louise (nee Rutar); dear son of the late William and Veronica; brother of Donald and the late Ann, Steven, William, Joseph and Robert; devoted uncle of many nieces and nephews; WWII U.S. Army Veteran. Service at the Funeral Home, Monday, February 20 at 10:30 a.m....

Margaret R. Rodgers

Margaret R. Rodgers

Feb 16, 2017

MARGARET R. RODGERS (nee Corrigan), age 64; loving mother of Joseph, Christine, Kasimer and the late Elizabeth; dearest grandmother of Justin R., Layla, Olivia, Justin B., Alexus, Bailey and Autumn; great-grandmother of Sebastian; daughter of the late James and Evelyn Corrigan; sister of Eunice Stash and Thomas, James, Patrick and Timothy Corrigan.  Service at the...

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