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Lori Ann Agresta

Lori Ann Agresta

Jun 26, 2015

LORI ANN AGRESTA (nee Calabrese), age 54; loving wife of Richard Agresta for 14 years; dearest step-mother of Allison Agresta (Danny Alberino); beloved daughter of Anita (nee Baioni) and the late Richard Calabrese; dear sister of Rick Calabrese (Denise), Karen Rucker (Brad) and Gina Calabrese (Vince Puerna); dearest daughter-in-law of Richard and Joanne Agresta; dear sister-in-law of Vince (Josephine) and...

Violet Marie Wolfson

Violet Marie Wolfson

Jun 25, 2015

VIOLET MARIE WOLFSON (nee Pocci), age 86, passed away June 25, 2015 in Parma. Violet was born in Pine, PA to hard-working Italian immigrant parents, Aladino and Fosca Pocci. The family moved to Cleveland when Violet was a child. She graduated from Lincoln High School and was voted "Best Dancer". She met her husband to be, Marvin Wolfson, while working...

Larry W. Hollis

Larry W. Hollis

Jun 23, 2015

LARRY W. HOLLIS, age 65; beloved husband of Linda for 44 years; loving father of Donald Hollis and Renee Naegele (Matthew); devoted grandfather "Pop-Pop" of Dakota Rezek, Cassidy and Samantha Hollis, Emily, Ashley and Kaitlyn Naegele; son of the late Donald and Florence; brother of John Fogle, Donna Samerigo and the late Barbara Bagatti; beloved uncle and dear friend of...

Arline Louise Irion

Arline Louise Irion

Jun 23, 2015

ARLINE LOUISE IRION (nee Kinsey), age 91; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Charline Jacobs (Russell), Michael (Rosalinda) and Philip (Donna Marando); dearest grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of seventeen; great-great grandmother of two; sister of Alberta Flowers and Albert Kinsey, Jr. Arline retired from American Greetings, enjoyed traveling and loved her family very much. She will be...

Bernard J. Simpson

Bernard J. Simpson

Jun 23, 2015

BERNARD J. "BERT" SIMPSON, age 79; beloved husband of Jo Anne (nee Bourne); loving father of Mary Schaefer (James), Valerie DiDonato (Ciro), Cheryl Goellner (Eric) and Kimberly Madachik (Jerry); grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of four; son of the late Bert and Josephine; brother of Geraldine Yanus (Gene, deceased), Gloria Roginski (Ray), Bob Simpson (deceased), Gail Slywczak (Nick) (both deceased) and...

Margaret J. Mitchell

Margaret J. Mitchell

Jun 22, 2015

MARGARET J. MITCHELL (nee Formanek), age 77, passed away Monday, June 22, 2015; beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Joseph; daughter of the late James and Anna Formanek. Graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Rd., Wednesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. (please meet at main entrance).

Mildred M. Lettieri

Mildred M. Lettieri

Jun 21, 2015

MILDRED M. LETTIERI (nee Mayer), passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015; beloved wife of the late Arthur C.; loving mother of Arthur T. and the late Bernadette; dear grandmother of Tammy. Private family services were held.

Mary Nero

Mary Nero

Jun 21, 2015

MARY NERO (nee Cunningham), age 62, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. Beloved wife of Vincent Nero for 23 years; loving mother of Kaitlyn Nero; daughter of the late John and Kathleen Cunningham. Service at the Funeral Home, Sunday, August 9 at 1 p.m. Memorial gathering Sunday from 12 noon - 1 p.m.

Elizabeth M. Governale

Elizabeth M. Governale

Jun 20, 2015

Elizabeth M. Governale (nee Blasko) age 84, of North Royalton, Oh; beloved wife of Anthony for 65 years, loving mother of Lynn Giardinelli (Robert) of West Chester, PA and Kathleen McCurdy (Michael) of Radnor, PA; dear sister of Peter Blasko (Joanne), of San Francisco CA. and the following deceased; Mary Heyl, Anna Farrell, Helen Pickering, Barbara Pashel, Joseph, George, John...

Raymond Hosta

Raymond Hosta

Jun 20, 2015

RAYMOND J. HOSTA "BULLETS," age 86; passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015; beloved son of the late Anton and Mary; dear brother of Irene and the late Tony, Frank, John, Louie, Martin, Albert, Joseph, and Mary Hosta, and Anne Hanchette; uncle of many nieces and nephews. Ray was a US Navy Veteran, a life member of the West Park Veterans,...

Ann M. Woznuk

Ann M. Woznuk

Jun 16, 2015

ANN M. WOZNUK (nee Boehm), age 93; wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Edward (Peggy), Larry, DDS (Kathy) and the late Raymond (Linda); grandmother of eight; great-grandmother of fifteen; sister of Helen Ricco and the late Catherine Jantz. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Thomas More Church, 4170 North Amber Dr., Brooklyn, Friday, July 3 at 11 a.m....

Eric Scott Deskins

Eric Scott Deskins

Jun 15, 2015

ERIC SCOTT DESKINS, age 27; loving son of Virginia Hanks (John); cherished brother of Michael (deceased), Karen and Danielle; loving uncle of six; dear grandson of Daniel and Phyllis Lake. Service at the Funeral Home, Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Interment Brookdale Cemetery. Friends received at LAUBENTHAL MERCADO FUNERAL HOME, 38475 CHESTNUT RIDGE RD., ELYRIA, WEDNESDAY 5-7 P.M.

Richard F. Kenney

Richard F. Kenney

Jun 14, 2015

RICHARD F. KENNEY, age 88; loving father of Marian Anzalone, Richard Kenney (Mary), Karen Masters and Judith Sepko; dearest grandfather of Victor Anzalone, Darrell Sepko, Jr., Shawn Kenney, Amber Miller, Candice Kenney, Tara Sepko and Jasmine Sepko; great-grandfather of four; brother of Don Kenney, Joan Johnson and the late Kenneth, Marion Pagel, James, Patrick and Marion Kenney; beloved uncle and...

Patricia Walter

Patricia Walter

Jun 14, 2015

PATRICIA WALTER (nee Aholt), age 62; beloved wife of the late Larry, Sr.; loving mother of Larry, Jr. and Rachel; grandmother of Jayden; devoted daughter of Frances and Donald Aholt, Sr.; loving sister, aunt and dear friend of many. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bartholomew Church, Saturday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Interment North Royalton Cemetery. Friends received at...

Chris Ciacchi

Chris Ciacchi

Jun 14, 2015

CHRIS CIACCHI, age 78; beloved husband of Anna and the late Joan; loving father of Dean Ciacchi (Deborah) and Dawn Ciacchi; dearest grandfather of Alicia, Shannon and Christopher (Maria); great-grandfather of four; step-father of Sherri and Jimmy Sabo; step-grandfather of two; brother of Tony, Paul, Donald and the late Louise Trunkett and Dolly Liberty; dear uncle of many. Chris was...

Victor S. Russell

Victor S. Russell

Jun 12, 2015

VICTOR S. RUSSELL, age 54; beloved husband of the late Sharon (nee Jackman); loving father of Victoria, Alex and Andrea; dearest son of Victor and Sallie (nee Sasso); dear brother of Scott and Daniel; beloved companion of Meg Holt; dear uncle, brother-in-law and friend. A memorial gathering will be held at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.),...

Charles R. Smearman

Charles R. Smearman

Jun 12, 2015

CHARLES R. SMEARMAN, age 80; beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Weimer); loving father of Barbara Hirt (Larry); warm-hearted Pappy of Ashley Hirt; brother of the late Donald. Chuck was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Bakers' Union Local #19. Service at the Funeral Home Tuesday, June 16 at 10 a.m. Interment Hope Memorial Gardens. Friends received...

Mary Mccracken

Mary Mccracken

Jun 11, 2015

MARY McCRACKEN (nee Malone), age 98; beloved wife of the late George; loving mother of Robert Velotta (Cheryl) and Steven P. Borecky (Terry); grandmother of Rick Borecky (Joan), Angela Percassi (Pete), Wendy Hudik (Matt), Mark Borecky, Steve Borecky (Brenna), Kalyn Borecky and Coryn Simmons (Scott); great-grandmother of eight; sister of Anna Donnelly and deceased brothers and sisters. In lieu of...

Isao "Betty" Yasaki

Isao "Betty" Yasaki

Jun 11, 2015

Isao "Betty" Yasaki (nee Fukayama) 91 years young, passed away June 11, 2015 with her family at her side. Wife of the late Philip, mother of Gary (Wendy) and the late Brian, loving grandmother of Shaun (Jolyn) and Hana; sister of George Fukayama. Family will receive friends from 11AM to 12PM Friday, July 17 at Ripepi Funeral Home, 5762 Pearl...

Robert L. Tubbesing

Robert L. Tubbesing

Jun 9, 2015

ROBERT L. TUBBESING, age 93; beloved husband of the late Doris "Pinkie" (nee Pinkham); loving father of Andy, Jim (Julane) and Matt; cherished grandfather of Sarah, Meghen and David; brother of Louise Lawrence and James Tubbesing; WWII U.S. Army Air Corp veteran. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Berea Animal Rescue Foundation, 390 Barrett Rd., Berea,...

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