obituaries

Dec 11, 2020

LYLE EDWARD GLEASON , age 83.  Beloved husband of Penelope R. (nee Lewis) for 60 years; loving father of Susan Leslie (Yani) and Edward T. (Angelita); grandfather of nine: Degen, Shaiming, Eladia, Oliana, Juliana, Ina, Mignonette, Jonah, and Callea.  Lyle is also survived by six brothers and sisters: Roy, Noel, Margaret, Donald, James, and Jane, many of...

Dec 11, 2020

GERDA MAKUCH, (nee Kohler), age 91, was born in Hamburg, Germany.  Gerda married her husband, Henryk Makuch, in 1950, immigrated to the United States in 1951 on the USS General J.H. McRae, and settled in Cleveland, Ohio, where they became US citizens.  Gerda was a professional seamstress.  She made beautiful dresses for her young daughters, and she...

Dec 11, 2020

RONALD A. SOBOCINSKI, age 79. Beloved husband of the late Linda Marie (nee Suhaj); loving father of Robert A. (Renee), Lynette M. Chihil (Chris), Deborah A. Keefer (Mike), David J. (Barbara), and Jenette M. Perme; cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of eight; dear brother of Frank (deceased) and Dolores Skupski.  Retired Cleveland Police Officer...

Dec 3, 2020

STEPHANIE LAKOTA, (nee Zawada), age 72.  Beloved wife of John; loving mother of Anita Thatcher and Jack; cherished grandmother of Allie and Cassie Thatcher, Stephen Cantrell, and Angelina Lakota; dear daughter of Stanley and Teofila Zawada (both deceased); devoted friend of many.  Private family services were held.  Interment St. Mary Cemetery (E. 71 st ).

Dec 2, 2020

GUY R. GRUHN, age 63.  Beloved husband of the late Mary E. (nee Vince); loving father of James and George; cherished son of Herman and Shirley (both deceased); dear brother of Barb Lipinski (Dan) and Jane Zidjunas (Rich); dearest uncle.  A Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, April 6, at St. Albert the Great Church, 6667 Wallings...

Nov 29, 2020

ARLENE A. GRESKY, (nee Kubinski), age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Daniel Sr.; loving mother of Daniel Jr.; cherished grandmother of Matthew T. (Dawn); devoted great-grandmother of Keirstin, Kaleb, Jameson, Ian, and Riley; dear sister of Eugene Kaye and Paul Kubinski (both deceased); dearest aunt and great-aunt of many.  A special thank you to June Allison...

Nov 28, 2020

ANTHONY G. WANNER, age 98.  Beloved husband of the late Michaline A. (nee Woloszyn); loving father of Anthony G. (Mary), Thomas (Karen), and Kathleen (Edward Modzelewski); cherished grandfather of 11 and great-grandfather of 12; dear brother of ten brothers and one sister (all deceased); dearest uncle of many and brother-in-law of Michael Jankowski and Frances Marunowski.  US...

Nov 26, 2020

WALTER "WALLY" ZIELINSKI , age 59, was at home when he peacefully passed away to join his father Frank, mother Helen, and sister Katharyn on Thanksgiving Day. Wally leaves behind his wife and best friend Kathy (nee Nowicki), his wonderful daughter Veronica, his very special son Frankie, as well as...

Nov 26, 2020

LOTTIE T. DOMSKI , (nee Leszkiewicz), age 99.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard K.; loving mother of Russell (Kathryn) (both deceased) (Barbara), Bruce (deceased), Karla Muir (Terry-deceased), and Michael (Maggie); cherished grandmother of Amy (Bill-deceased), Beth (Jeff), and David Domski, Scott (Candace) and Jeffrey Muir (Emily), Emily Ruether (Stephen), and Matthew and Lauren Domski.  Private interment...

Nov 24, 2020

ELAINE J. PARSONS , (nee Rosinski), age 82, passed away peacefully under the wonderful care of The Avenue of Aurora on November 24, 2020.

She was born on July 15, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was proceeded in death by her parents John and Helen Rosinski, and her brother Richard "Babe" Rosinski.

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Nov 23, 2020

LORETTA ZAWISLAN, age 90. Cherished daughter of Michael and Elizabeth (nee Modarski) (both deceased); beloved sister of the following deceased: Stanley, Blanche Siko, John, Vincent, Mary, and Michael Jr.; loving and caring aunt of ten and great-aunt of many. Private family services were held.

Nov 22, 2020

HATTIE GRAY , (nee Piascik), age 103.  Beloved wife of the late Martin S. "Barney"; loving mother of Marty (Charlene), Jim, Marilyn Nativio (Rudy), Kathy Mocarski (Don), and Tom (Patty); cherished grandmother of Marty (Gina), Curtis, Shawn (Tara), Jim Jr. (Missy), Aaron (Deyanira), and Ryan (Amber); devoted great-grandmother of Nick, Micky, Victoria, Rick, Patrick, Brycen, Justin, Joey,...

Nov 18, 2020

DENNIS P. CAIN , age 63.  Beloved brother of Terry (Patricia).  Dennis was a firefighter with the Garfield Heights Fire Department for over 30 years.  Private family services were held.

Nov 16, 2020

RICHARD A. "RICK" BOSSONE, age 64.  Beloved husband of Kathye L.; loving father of Sara Jones (Jason), Shawn Khol, Rick Jr., and step-father of Joe and Nick Potocsnak, and Kelly Myers (James); cherished grandfather of 12 and one who preceded him in death; dear brother of Phil (Denise), Marty Jr. (Sue), Tony, and John.  Friends may call...

Nov 16, 2020

CESAR P. ANSALDO, age 79. Beloved father of Eric (Arlene) and Melanie So (Richard); cherished grandfather of Faith and Lauren Ansaldo, and Savannah, Samantha, and Sullivan So; former husband of Cecilia; dear brother of Oscar, Jaime, Sr. Ruth, Irene, Aida, Belen and the following deceased: Alfonso, Leonardo, Carlos, Paquito, and Juliana.  A Memorial Mass will...

Nov 13, 2020

MARGARET M. ORLOWE, (nee Domanski), age 90.  Beloved wife of the late Arthur C. Sr. and cherished companion of the late Leonard Lyzen; loving mother of Arthur C. Jr. (deceased) and Robs P. (deceased); cherished grandmother of Jennifer (deceased), Carl and Kirsty in England, Amber Christine, and Anthony Michael; devoted great-grandmother of four; dear sister of Jerome...

Nov 11, 2020

NORMA J. NAWROCKI , age 89. Beloved wife of the late Richard A.; loving mother of Linda Haemmerle (Carl-deceased), Rick (deceased) (Laurie), Karen Kuzma (friend Dave Wiley), and Ann Marie Hudnall (Mick); cherished grandmother of Lynette (Ernesto), Lauren (Michael), Kristen, Corey, Allyse (Edwin), Aaron (Lisa), Melissa (Jim), Brandon, Tyler and Danielle; devoted great-grandmother of Jonathan, James, Mickey,...

Nov 6, 2020

DOROTHY PERCHINSKE , (nee Wojtas), age 90. Beloved wife of the late Joseph G.; loving mother of David A. (Marla) and Judy L. Baudo (Anthony); cherished grandmother of ten and great-grandmother of 19; dear sister of the following deceased: Henery, Raymond, and Richard Wojtas and Eleanor Dorko; dearest aunt and friend of many.  Family suggests...

Nov 5, 2020

ANNE MARIE STEWART, (nee Davidson), age 37.  Beloved wife of Chris; loving mother of Kevin Gomolka II (father Kevin Gomolka Sr.) and Alissa Stewart; cherished daughter of Clifford (deceased) and Mary Davidson; dear sister of Ronald Davidson (Angela); devoted daughter-in-law of Jaunita Stewart; dearest niece, aunt, and cousin of many.  Friends may call at LATEK &...