Obituaries

RUDOLPH F. LUKEZ, born in Ljubljana, Slovenia on August 4, 1928 passed away peacefully on July 7, 2015 at his home in Kirtland, Ohio. Rudy led a remarkable life. As a young man in World War II, he survived the occupation of his homeland. In 1945 he was forced to leave Slovenia when his family home was seized by communists....

ROBERT GEORGE ROLAN, PhD

Bob’s family was fortunate to express their love and good byes before he passed away July 2, 2015 at the age of 77.

Bob was a gentle giant who lived an amazing and fascinating life.  He had lived in Japan for several years in his youth, during that time, as an Eagle Scout, had climbed Mt....

NORMA ELISABETH GUYON (nee Schaller), a 59-year resident of Richmond Heights, Ohio, entered into eternal life July 2, 2015, surrounded by her family and after fighting a courageous battle with colon cancer.

She was born on September 10, 1928, in Rochester, NY to the late Nichol and Anna Minna (nee Wilhelm) Schaller, who had emigrated from Germany. After graduating from...

ANNA L. IVOSKA (nee Meholick), aged 95 years, dearly beloved wife for 69 years to Joseph A., dearest mother of Janice Knowles (husband William) and William J. (wife Judy), loving grandmother of Jennifer Tobin (husband Michael), Bryan Had (wife Valerie), Allison Urvan (husband Sean), Megan Johnson, Michael Ivoska, Matthew Ivoska (wife Gabriella) and Stephanie Jakosh (husband James), cherished great-grandmother of...

MARJORIE HEIL (nee Brockhurst), age 90, passed away June 27, 2015 at Burton Health Care. She was born in Ashtabula on September 12, 1924 to the late Albert and Mary (nee Clayton) Brockhurst. She lived in Ashtabula, Perry and West Farmington.

Mrs. Heil was a baker and cake decorator for the Swedish Pastry shop in Ashtabula for over 30 years....

Barbara Caskovic, age 96. Dear wife of Novica “Mike” (deceased); loving mother of Frances Jackson, Philip (Eileen), Catherine Turkovic (Ivan) and John (deceased); grandmother of Jennifer, Michael, Jessica, Steven, David, Julie, Eric and Nikolas; great grandmother of 7; sister of Ljubica and many relatives of Croatia.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate the life of Barbara at...

Lynn C. Lee (nee Stella), 58, passed peacefully on Sunday morning, June 28, 2015, at her home in the company of her loving family. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Colin; daughter, Nicole (Jordan MacPherson); parents, James and Nancy Stella; sisters, Lori, Lisa (Christopher Gray), and Leslie (Christopher Molnar). She was a beloved aunt and a cherished...

NICHOLAS N. KNIGHT, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, June 23,2015. He was the beloved husband of 58-1/2 years to Shirley (nee Speakman), devoted father of Nicholas Jr. (Carol), Vickie (Bill), and Kenneth, wonderful grandfather of Brian and Eric, dear brother of Maurice (deceased) wife Doris Jean, Debbie Shaver (husband Paul,deceased), and Roderick (deceased). He was a favorite uncle to...

CLARENCE J. “JACK” KLETCHIE age 87 of Bedford Heights. Beloved husband of Dorothy (nee Ferritto) for 63 years. Devoted Father of Debbie Carmosino, Cindy Tomasone (Jim) Darlene Fiorilli (Mark deceased) and Cheri Simmons (Kevin). Dear Grandfather of nine. Great-Grandfather of three. Loving Brother of the Late Dorothy D. Kletchie, Margaret Repas, and Eleanor McClain. Brother-in-law, Uncle, Cousin, and friend to...

ANGELINA M. GORGONE “Lee” (nee Bruno), aged 96 years, beloved wife of the late Samuel, dearest sister to six brothers and sisters (all deceased), cherished aunt and grand-aunt to many. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, June 26, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 11:30 AM. Entombment Knollwood Mausoleum. Family will receive friends to pay tribute and celebrate...

VIKTOR OBREZA, age 84; beloved husband of 62 years to Marija J. (nee Kebe); loving father of Victor E. (wife Sandra) and Katherine Pappas (husband Tom); cherished grandfather of Elizabeth Obreza Hurst (husband Philip) and great-grandfather of Hunter; dearest son of the late Frank and Frances (nee Grbec); dear brother of the late Frank, Joe, Tony, Edward, Louie, Jenny Svet...

GERTRUDE F. WEBER (nee Dick) age 96, beloved wife of the late Carl; loving mother of Carol Mulhern (husband Robert); devoted grandmother of Kelly Lehky (husband Brian) and great-grandmother of Sophia and Annika; preceded in death by nine brothers and sisters; dear aunt and great aunt of many.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Gertrude’s memory to...

CAROL D. TRIGGS (nee Duritsa), age 82. Beloved wife for 60 years of J. Fred Triggs. Loving mother of Mary Lanham (Dale), Sally Triggs (Stewart Unsdorfer), Lisa Greene (Matthew), Meg Baerman (Victor) and Daniela Roggero. Devoted and deeply cherished grandmother to 9 lucky grandchildren. Dear sister to Frances, Arlene (Joe Wey), and Reverend George Durista (all deceased). Aunt, great-aunt and...

MARTHA ANN FOSTER (nee Woodley) age 82, beloved wife of the late Gilbert C.; loving mother of Thomas D. (deceased) (wife Leigh), Ellen S. Reilly (husband Frank) and Todd C. (wife Mary); devoted grandmother of Sherry Mohner (husband Joseph), Annie Harstine (husband Cliffton), Shawn Reilly (Ashley Jaklic), Thomas, Jake, Kelly and Sarah Foster and great-grandmother of Reilly, William and Rose;...

DANIEL R. POLANTZ, age 38, devoted husband of Kristen (Hahner); loving father of Danica; precious son of Dorothy (Nerkowski) and the late Raymond L.; beloved brother of Raymond M. (Lisa) and Brian (Noel); dearest son-in-law of Lee and Patricia Hahner and brother-in-law of Matt (Kathy) Hahner; caring uncle of Drew, Evelyn, Michael and Noah Polantz; dear godson of Carol Szczepanik...

Rose “Ruza” Draskovic (nee Aleksic). Beloved wife of Perko of 58 years; loving mother of Janice Patterson (Joey, deceased); adoring grandmother of Jason Patterson (Emily); adoring great grandmother of Shelbie and Jackson; dear sister of  Ivica (deceased), Greta Aleksic (deceased), Bozo Aleksic  (Marishka, deceased), Marko Aleksic (Stana), and Ljuba Aleksic (deceased), dear sister in law of Blagota Draskovic (Tena, deceased)...

MARIO F. GALLINA, age 67, beloved husband for 49 years of Marie (nee Mazzone); loving father of Nick, Connie, Antonio, Shea Ammerrette and Gina Woyton (husband Matt); devoted grandfather of Krista, Kyla, Joey, twins Oliver and Aiden and Addison; cherished son of the late Antonio and Constance (nee Bossone); treasured brother of Antoinette Sagal (husband John); dearest brother-in-law of Tony...

REV. LEONARD JOHN ZAMBORSKY, aged 65 years, former Pastor of St. Louis Parish, passed away June 11, 2015, beloved son of the late George B. and Angela (nee Davis), devoted brother of George B. II (deceased) and Laura, Maryann and Edward Killeen, Joseph Wolanin, Rev. William, Steven, Jan Dooley (deceased), Barbara and Michael Hathaway, Angela and Wayne French, and Kathleen...

KENNETH MYERS, age 62, Entered into eternal rest on June 15, 2015. Cherished son of Dorothy and the late Paul Edward Sr., dear brother of Jerry (Loretta), Deborah Daniels (Edwin), Margaret Hardaway (John), Richard, David (Patricia), Barbara Neal (Steven), Paul E. Jr. (Elaine), Jeffrey (Rosa) and Patricia Houlehan (Michael), loving uncle and great-uncle, fond nephew of Robert Whitfield. Ken was...