Lillian Jean Sustar

Lillian Jean Sustar (nee Doblekar) age 89, passed away November 8, 2013 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Hts, Ohio after a brief illness. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late John F.; loving mother of Roger (wife Judy), James, Robert (wife Sharon) and the late Dennis; devoted “Grandma Candy” of Chris, Alyson (Chris), Nicole (Ralph), Nina (Dave), Rob (Emily), Tom, John, Laurie (Christina), Samantha (Brian), Scarlett and 13 great-grandchildren; cherished daughter of the late Alois and Frances (nee Berna) Doblekar; dearest sister of the late Frank Doblekar; dear aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Lillian was born in Cleveland on February 24, 1924. Her mother, Frances Berna, was a strong woman who loved her children, Lillian and Frank (deceased), deeply. Her father, Alois ‘Louis’ Doblekar, passed on to Lil his love of reading and discussing politics. A self-proclaimed tomboy, Lil spent her childhood playing baseball, climbing trees, fishing and getting into mischief with her friends. ‘Diamond Lil’, enjoyed dancing at the Slovenian Hall and attending Slovenian Singing School every Saturday.

Lillian married John, the love of her life, on August 29, 1942. The childhood friends spent many evenings dancing the polka and jitterbug together. They were the proud parents of 4 sons, Roger, Jim, Dennis and Bob. The couple enjoyed entertaining friends, both in Cleveland and in Florida where they maintained vacation homes throughout their marriage. They were married 64 years when John passed away in March 2006. Lil enjoyed cooking, decorating and maintaining an impeccably clean and organized home. Lil left this world, surrounded by family, anxious to go ‘home’ to be with her love, John. They are dancing together again.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Lillian’s memory to Gilmour Academy/Our Lady Chapel, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills, Ohio 44040. Relatives and friends are invited to meet for the Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 10:00 AM at Our Lady Chapel Gilmour Academy, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills. Entombment following at All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Lillian at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) on MONDAY from 4:00 to 8:00 PM.