obituaries

Jun 29, 2021

ELAINE C. TIFFE, (nee Rutkowski), age 77. Beloved wife of Ronald; loving mother of Jeffery, Brian (Angela), Tricia Kraska, and her beloved dog, Oscar; dear sister of Dennis Rutkowski, David Rutkowski (Laurene), Dorothy Lynch (deceased), and Robert Rutkowski (deceased); cherished aunt of many. Elaine loved taking care of her dog-grandchildren and enjoyed feeding the birds in her...

Jun 19, 2021

JEANNE M. DEININGER, age 88.  Beloved sister of Agnes (deceased), Clarence (deceased), Paul (deceased), Ralph (deceased), James, Sr. Geraldine SSJ-TOSF, and Carl (deceased); cherished aunt, great-aunt, and great-great-aunt of many.  Friends are asked to meet at St. Therese Church, corner of E. 105th St. and Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., MONDAY, JUNE 28 for VISITATION 9:30-10:00...

Jun 18, 2021

LAURIE POJATINA, (nee White), age 52.  Beloved wife of the late Edward; loving mother of Benjamin; beloved daughter of Frank and Monica White; loving sister of Lisa Kohut (Ken) and Paul White (Donna); dear aunt of Danielle and Jordan Kohut.  Family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Western Reserve , PO Box 72101, Cleveland, 44197.  Family and...

Jun 18, 2021

JOANNE VARGO, (nee Smith), age 58. Most beloved wife of Jim; amazing mother of Ryan and Morgan; devoted daughter of Harry (deceased) and Marcia Smith; dear sister of Karen Hutchinson (Jim) and Michael Smith (Rhonda King); cherished aunt of Danielle, Tom, Jessie, Candace, Jimmy and Jared.  Joanne loved cooking, gardening, bike riding, hosting get-togethers, the beach, swimming,...

Jun 18, 2021

EDWARD J. GAILLARD, age 75.  Beloved husband of Terry (nee Palshook); loving father of Eddie and Jeff (Donna); cherished grandfather of Alivia, Jamie, and Greg; dear brother of Larry (deceased), Bonnie (Thomas), and Gerald (Patricia).  Retired firefighter from the city of Warrensville Heights.  US Navy Veteran of the Vietnam Era.

Jun 11, 2021

LaVERNE M. SADOWSKI (nee Fuka), age 82. Beloved wife of Walter; loving mother of Carolyn Gutzman (Ronald); cherished grandmother of Candice; dear sister of Lawrence Fuka (MaryAnn). LaVerne was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Columbia Station Auxiliary 4003 for over 25 years and was a past Madam President and a ten-year Secretary.  Interment Ohio...

Jun 11, 2021

JAMES "JIM" SHAW , age 55.  Beloved husband of Katrina; loving father of Erick (Alex); cherished son of Jacques and Maryann; dear brother of Lisa Brown (Glenn), Richard (Amy), and Bryan (Angelina); devoted uncle of many.  Je Vous Aime!  A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jun 9, 2021

John "Gary" Pelka, age 66.  Beloved son of John H. and Bettylou; dear brother of Sharon and Stephanie; loving father of John, Michael, and Ian; cherished grandfather of Brandy, Sabrina, John Carlos, and Mario; friend of many. He grew up in Garfield Heights, Ohio and attended South High School. Served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1973 to 1978....

May 28, 2021

Does a star know how brightly it shines? Our dear Julian shone so brightly to us, his grateful family. Son to Amy Dembinski Bodek and Steven Bodek, Brother to Gabrielle Brendahl, Brother in Law to Ryan Brendahl, Uncle to Lana and Finn. Nephew, Cousin, and Friend to countless.

Julian shared his immense and loving heart to everyone...

May 23, 2021

CONSTANCE "CONNIE" M. SELLERS, age 79. Beloved wife of Ken for 48 years; loving mother of Christine Ciomek, Theresa Cillian, Darlene Cook, Steven Cillian and bonus mom to Scott Sellers (deceased), Craig Sellers and Barbie Sellers-McCormick; cherished grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Friends may call at LATEK & RYBICKI, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME,...