Obituaries

DR. L. DOUGLAS LENKOSKI, M.D., retired member of the faculty in Psychiatry at CWRU Medical School, and Chief of Staff at University Hospitals, passed away March 10, 2017, aged 91 years, beloved husband for 64 years to Jeannette (nee Teare), loving father of Jan Lenkoski-Mueller (Sandy Hook, CT), Mark (Sarasota, FL), Lisa Koblenz (Seattle, WA) and Jody Schiliro (Santa Fe,...

Mass of Christian Burial for Irene M. (Keller) Iskra, 72, of Concord Township, will be held on Monday, March 20, 2017 at St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, at 11:30 AM. Mrs. Iskra died Monday, March 13 at her residence.

She was born on July 13, 1944 in Cleveland, She was a 50 year resident of Willoughby Hills...

RITA M. GRASHAW (nee Smith) age 90, beloved wife of the late Walter; loving mother of Patricia Lynn Greve (husband Rev. Paul), Suzanne Rullman (husband Thomas) and the late Christine Kuhn; devoted grandmother of Lauren Greve, CPT Eric Rullman USMC, CPT Ryan Rullman USMC (wife Nicole), Anthony Kuhn, and Petty Officer 2d Class Nicholas Kuhn USN (wife Jessica) and great-grandmother...

DRAGO ANDROJNA age 78, beloved husband for 50 years of Francka (nee Majc); loving father of Caroline “Charlie” Androjna (husband Kevin Healey), Frank (wife Mary Martin-Androjna), Angela, and Maria Weber (husband Nick); devoted stari ata of Alexander and Ethan Androjna, Jake Healey, Ashley and Luke Weber; cherished son of the late Franc and Marija (nee Bozic) Androjna; dearest brother of...

CAROL WARD (nee Ray) age 73, beloved wife for 55 years of Timothy; loving mother of Nora Yoskovich (husband Barry), Thomas (wife Christine), Timothy (wife Denise) and Michael (wife Suzi); devoted grandmother of Kellie Biller, Amanda Glum, Alex Yoskovich, Roger, Adam, Daniel, Steven, Samantha, Hannah and Leah Ward and great-grandmother of Eric Biller; dearest sister of 8, sister-in-law, aunt and...

Barbara G. Sertic, 80, of Cleveland passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017. She was born November 6, 1936 in West Virginia.

She is survived by her nieces and nephews: Cynthia and Barbara of Georgia, Robert of Cincinnati, Michael and Frank of West Virginia, Maria, Vera, Drago and families including many in Canada and Croatia.

She was preceded in death...

Eleanor G. Nehls (nee Grosser) age 99, beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Rick (wife Maddy), Gary (wife Judith), Mary Ellen Prykan (husband John, deceased) and Kathleen Krzywicki (husband Michael); devoted grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 13; treasured sister of the late Elizabeth Graham; dear aunt and great-aunt of many; devoted friend of Lydia.

Eleanor was...

JAMES L. MAUSSER, age 69, beloved husband of Janette (Annis) (nee Leduc), loving father of Jesse and Amanda Hillman (husband Seth), devoted grandfather of Alicia and Evan, cherished son of Adele (nee Zlatkauckas) and the late Leo, dearest brother of Colin, Leon (wife Paula) and the late John. Dear uncle and great uncle.

James was born on January 29, 1948...

BERNARD “JACK” VINCENT age 88, beloved husband for 62 years of Leah Anne (nee Bill); loving father of Vicki Miller (husband Tony), Craig (wife Peggy), and Janet Dix (husband Rick); devoted grandfather of Danielle Hargett (husband Nick), Cara Miller, Randy Vincent (fiancee Karena), Renee Beamer (husband Dylon), Reyna and Robyn Vincent, Jacob, Jeremy and Justin Dix and great-grandfather of Olive...

MARY M. RYBACKI (nee VanWynsberghe) age 95, beloved wife of the late Joseph; loving mother of Mary Simoncic (husband Carl); devoted grandmother of Robert Simoncic (Kelly Ross) and Katherine Simoncic and great-grandmother of Olive; cherished daughter of the late John and Valentina VanWynsberghe; dearest sister of the late Margaret Hunt (husband Wendell, deceased), Emma Rosinski (husband Chester, deceased) and George...

CAROLYN FARONI, aged 69 years, beloved daughter of the late James C. and Roselie M. (nee Amato), dear sister of James Faroni, cherished friend of Barbara Bonfiglio and many others. Carolyn was a graduate of Our Lady of Lourdes High School and retired executive secretary for Huron Road Hospital. Contributions suggested to the ASPCA.

Friends will be received on Friday,...

EUGENE J. PLAGA, SR. age 76, retired Cleveland Police Officer, beloved husband of the late Norma “Nicki” (nee Worstall); loving father of Eugene J. Plaga, Jr. (wife Kathryn); devoted grandfather of Adam, Alena, Julia, Lydia and Gloria; cherished son of the late Stanley and Eva (nee Tyburski); dearest brother of Robert (wife Margie), Ronnie Kuhel (husband Frank) and the late...

MARILEE K. DEATHERAGE (nee Knebel) age 88, beloved wife of the late Harry O.; loving mother of Stephen (wife Pergentina “Jeane”), Andrew “Woody” and the late Peter H. (wife Deirdre); devoted grandmother of Daniel (wife Anna), Matthew, Hannah and great-grandmother of Daisy; dearest sister of Joanne Swanson; dear aunt and great-aunt of many.

Marilee was born on December 31, 1928...

Kathryn M. Mann (nee Clapp), age 96 a longtime resident of Euclid, passed away March 4, 2017.

She was involved in the Senior Group at Ss Robert and William Church as well as her community. Kathryn also enjoyed sewing and volunteering for Euclid Hospital.

Beloved wife of the Late Philip M; devoted mother of Maureen (Joseph) Busher, Marilyn (Roger deceased)...

Our dear Sister Mary Niño went home to God on Thursday, March 2, at 7:54 p.m. Born in Manila, Philippines, Sister was a beloved teacher of children in the primary grades and a member of the pioneer missionary team on the island of Guimaras, Philippines. May she be welcomed into eternal life by our good and provident God.

The...

ALBERT GEORGE ZACHARIAS, aged 73 years, beloved husband for 15 years to Kathleen (nee Moore), dear father of Joanne Torrillo (husband Dave), Robert, Heather, and Kit Bush (deceased) (husband Brad), loving grandfather of 8 and great-grandfather of 3, cherished brother of Carol Berkey (husband Bruce). Zack was a United States Air Force Veteran.

Funeral services Friday, March 10, 2017 at...

Bozana Safradin, 45, of Mentor, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017. She was born January 3, 1972 in Bosnia.

She was a fighter until the end, but she entered God’s kingdom peacefully. Her memory and spirit will live on through her children and family whom she loved dearly.

She is survived by her parents Ivica and Ankica Letic; her...

EDWARD F. EMERY, JR. age 65, beloved husband for 40 years of Patricia (nee Scalzitti); loving father of Julia E. Woodard (husband Kam) and Tim (wife Amy); devoted grandfather of Ben and Emery Woodard; cherished son of Betty (nee Holmes) and the late Edward Emery, Sr.; dearest brother of Richard Emery (wife Tammy); treasured brother-in-law; dear uncle, great-uncle and friend...

Prayers of Christian Burial for Kristina (Namestnik) Ferlinc, 81, of Wickliffe, will be held on Saturday, March 4, 2017, at 12 Noon at the funeral home. Mrs. Ferlinc died on Tuesday at Slovene Home for the Aged in Cleveland.

She was born on Nov. 24, 1935 in Slovenia. She resided in Wickliffe for 35 years, previously in Cleveland. She had...