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William Mccartney

William Mccartney

Feb 15, 2017

WILLIAM McCARTNEY, SR., age 85; beloved husband of the late Alberta (nee Beck); loving father of Ed Headley, Nancy Headley Gorby (Richard), Diane Mullenax (Robert), William McCartney, Jr. (Brenda, deceased) and Cindy Caputo (Paul); grandfather of D.J. (deceased), Billy, Shelly (deceased), Brenda, Romona, William, III, Billi Jo (deceased), Lindsey, Cari, Paul and James; great-grandfather of...

Robert "Rob" C. Schwarz

Robert "Rob" C. Schwarz

Feb 15, 2017

ROBERT “ROB” C. SCHWARZ, age 53; beloved husband of the late Kimberly (nee Finowski); loving son of the late Robert and Sally; devoted brother of Valarie Swancer (Paul), Mark and Kevin (Heather); son-in-law of Robert (deceased) and Helen Finowski; brother-in-law of Vikki Nader (Randy) and Steve Finowski. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made...

Valerie Lynne Bartolozzi

Valerie Lynne Bartolozzi

Feb 15, 2017

VALERIE LYNNE BARTOLOZZI (nee Cox), age 54; loving mother of Gina and Leino; dearest grandmother of Kassidy Rose, Jackson, Lucy Mae and Jacey Lynne; dearest daughter of Diana and the late Andrew Kopas; dear sister of Anthony Cox, Angela Baker, Kym Crowe and Andrew Kopas III; beloved soul mate of Jimmy Marcis; dear aunt and...

Joseph D. Volpe

Joseph D. Volpe

Feb 13, 2017

JOSEPH D. VOLPE, age 91; beloved husband of Josephine (nee Arrigo) for 70 years; loving father of Antonina Rydell (Larry), Judy, Michael (Claire), Josephine Yannelli (Emil), Pamela Berry, Beverly, and Maria Anderson (Brad, deceased); dearest grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of 19; son of the late Michael and Maria; brother of the late Lillian Mancini, Paul,...

Dolores M. Foxall

Dolores M. Foxall

Feb 10, 2017

DOLORES M. FOXALL (nee Csider), Age 85; devoted wife of the late Charles; cherished mother of Douglas (Gloria), Andrew (Angel), Edward (Jane), Donna Purich (Tony), and Laurie Wyban (Joe); loving grandmother of Karrie Holan (Doug), Andy Foxall, Joe Foxall, Corinne Villanueva (Adam), Michelle Foxall, Julie Purich, Jennifer Wyban, Joey Wyban, Amanda Porcelli, and Robert Kane;...

Riad Chedid

Riad Chedid

Feb 9, 2017

RIAD CHEDID, Age 46, of Elyria; beloved son of Souraya (nee El-Roueiheb) and the late Antoun Chedid; dearest brother of Fadi (Hanan), Hanan Merheb (Robert) and George (Carla); significant other of Amy McElhinney; dearest uncle of Simon Merheb, Carla Merheb, Marianne, Antoine and Charbel Chedid. Prayers of Incense on Monday, February 13, 2017 at 6:30...

Luke Anthony Ross

Luke Anthony Ross

Feb 8, 2017

LUKE ANTHONY ROSS, age 74, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Beloved husband of Bonnie (nee Basile) for 45 years; loving father of Ryan and Derek; proud grandfather of London; son of the late Ralph and Natalie (nee Sorkin).  Service at the Funeral Home, Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 4 p.m.  Rabbi Matthew...

Carl "Frank" Fusco

Carl "Frank" Fusco

Feb 7, 2017

CARL “FRANK” FUSCO, age 90; beloved husband of Barbara (nee Lebowitz) for 57 years; loving father of Gayle Fusco Todd (Bob Morgan), Sandra Marie Harris, Tina Marie Sosnowski (Brian) and Frank A. Fusco (Danielle); proud grandfather of Ricky, Brandon, Francesca, Ariana, Nicholas, Maria, Emily, Jennifer, Corey and Raechel; great-grandfather of Evan; son of the late...

Rose Anne Friend

Rose Anne Friend

Feb 6, 2017

ROSE ANNE FRIEND, Age 56; beloved daughter of Rosemarie (nee Fozio) and the late Cecil Friend; loving sister of Roxanne Grote (Dennis), Robert (Lois), and Randy (Patricia); dearest aunt of Dennis Grote Jr., Rob (Melissa), and Susan Friend. Services at the funeral home Friday, February 10, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. Family and friends received at...

Michael Melnyk

Michael Melnyk

Feb 6, 2017

MICHAEL MELNYK, Age 64; beloved husband of Daria (nee Nydza); loving father of Jessica Dellavechio (Duke), Theresa Rodgers (Mike), and Mathew Melnyk; dearest grandfather of Alexandra, Michael, Alexa, and Giovanna; dear brother of Irene Melnyk, Mary Zorn, George Melnyk, Sandra Banonis (Ron), and the late Jerry. Parastas service Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 5 p.m....

Jean Putman

Jean Putman

Feb 5, 2017

JEAN PUTMAN (nee Ward), age 77; beloved wife of Floyd for 59 years; loving mother of Brenda Massey (Everett, deceased), Larry (Michelle), Tracy Koenig (Anthony) and David (Ginger); cherished grandmother of Amanda, Keith, Chanda, Jessica, Melissa, Holly, Nicholas, Joseph, Patrick, Julia, Sarah, Cora and Logan; devoted great-grandmother, sister and aunt. Service at the Funeral Home,...

Angela V. Ellms

Angela V. Ellms

Feb 4, 2017

ANGELA V. ELLMS (nee Rovito), age 93; beloved wife of the late Robert W.; loving mother of Raymond A. Zytowiecki, Jr. (Karen) and Linda Walsh (Keith); step-mother of Beverle Martindale (John); sister of James Rovito (Julia), Josephine Greco (Frank) (both deceased), Sam Mancuso (Mary) (both deceased), Pauline Siciliano (Christopher) (both deceased), Frank Rovito (deceased) (Theresa)...

Carmen Lydia Caraffa

Carmen Lydia Caraffa

Feb 4, 2017

Carmen Lydia Caraffa (nee Tosado Quinoñes), age 74, of Parma, Ohio was surrounded by family as she passed peacefully and took her journey home to heaven on February 4th, 2017. Carmen was born on August 18, 1942 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico to late Dionicio and Josefina Tosada (nee Quinoñes). She grew up there with her two brothers and four sisters....

Betty Jane Smith

Betty Jane Smith

Feb 4, 2017

BETTY JANE SMITH (nee Dixon), age 84; beloved wife of the late Nelson; loving mother of Connie Selzer (James) and Debbie Gedeon (Allen); devoted grandmother of Stacey Quigley (Mark), Alicia Mullins (Earl) and Eric Selzer; dear great-grandmother of Bradley and Alexandra; sister of Roy Dixon (Edith) (both deceased), Myrle Dixon (deceased) (Carol Sue), George Dixon...

Dean J. Vastartis

Dean J. Vastartis

Feb 3, 2017

DEAN J. VASTARTIS, Age 50, of Strongsville; beloved husband of Joanne (nee Palumbo); loving son of Jean and the late Gus Vastartis; dear brother of Bonnie, Mark (Catherine) and Diane; dear step-father, uncle and friend. Trisagion service at the funeral home, Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 6 p.m. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME,...

Ellen Louise Fashimpaur

Ellen Louise Fashimpaur

Feb 2, 2017

ELLEN LOUISE FASHIMPAUR (nee Shaughnessy), age 87; beloved wife of the late Norman; loving mother of David (Roberta), Denise, Suzanne Quintile (Mark), Karen and Daniel (Bridget); devoted grandmother of David, Eric, Kelly, Amanda, Megan, Nicole, Marcus and Devin; great-grandmother of Hailey; dear sister of William Shaughnessy (Gerry, deceased) and the late Edward, Oliver, Franklyn, Rosalie...

Mary Ann Zuppan

Mary Ann Zuppan

Feb 1, 2017

MARY ANN ZUPPAN (nee Semetko), Age 82; beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Cheryl Neylon (David) and Donna Baudo (Mike); dearest grandmother of Michael, Erin, Sarah, and Matthew. Friends received at Parma Lutheran Church, 5280 Broadview Rd., Saturday, February 11 from 11:00 a.m. – 12 noon with a service to follow.

Thomas Wulff, Sr.

Thomas Wulff, Sr.

Feb 1, 2017

THOMAS WULFF, SR. Thomas Wulff, Sr., 68, of Palm Bay, FL, died at home Wednesday, February 1, 2017 after a long and distinguished career in government service. Tom served honorably in the US Army in Vietnam as a helicopter crew chief, having been awarded two purple hearts, a bronze star, the air medal, among several...

Patricia E. Dedula

Patricia E. Dedula

Jan 31, 2017

PATRICIA E. DEDULA, age 88; loving mother of Tim, Tom (Carla) and Jim; beloved grandmother of Renee and Aaron; sister of the late George Cundra; dear companion of Frank Rinella. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OH 44134. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew...

Frances Theresa Kovarik

Frances Theresa Kovarik

Jan 31, 2017

FRANCES THERESA KOVARIK (nee Horvath), passed away after a successful surgery on January 31, 2017. She was the youngest of 10 children, born to George and Mary on December 25, 1925.  In her younger years she was an active participant in many sports and activities as a coach and parent.  She worked as an aide...

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