Obituaries

STEPHEN J. HOVANCSEK, age 81, beloved husband for 41 years of Anne Marie (nee Radovic); loving father of Annie Sero (husband Raymond) of Texas, Mary Hovancsek (husband Gary Verbic), and John Paul of Florida; devoted grandfather of Charles, Nathanial, Madigan, Sienna and Kayla; dearest son of the late Steve and Elizabeth (nee Moore); cherished brother of Louis (wife Marcella), Donald...

FLORENCE BETTY DRUCKENBROD (nee Hess), died peacefully in her sleep on December 19, 2014 at her home in Shaker Heights, blessed by God to have lived to the remarkable age of 99, beloved wife of the late Lawrence Michael, Jr., dearest mother of Lawrence Michael III (Barbara), James Frederic (Jean), Thomas Edward (Cathy – deceased), Mary Joan Visintine (Rita) and...

MICHAEL SABOL, SR., age 93; beloved husband for 70 years of Rita F. (nee Schmidt); loving father of Michael, Jr. (wife Susan), twins Dennis P. (wife Laura) and Donald P. (wife Celeste); devoted grandfather of Michelle Donnelly (husband Tom), Scott, Shannon Baker (husband Dennis), Steven (wife Kristy) and great-grandfather of Sean, Connor, Vivian, Reed and Stella; dearest brother of Vera...

Sister Catherine Marie Skufca began and ended her 51-year career in education at Cleveland’s St. Jerome School, where she served a total of 17 years. The veteran educator died December 12 at Regina Health Center, after suffering a heart attack earlier in the evening. She had been a resident at the Richfield facility since April 2013. Sister Catherine Marie was...

JOHN A. SIMON, age 53, beloved husband for 19 years of Kerrianne DiLorenzo-Simon; loving father of Rebecka and Jared; cherished son of the late Margaret (nee Nainiger) and William; dearest brother of Marla Guiterrez (husband Salvador) and Sheryl and “Big Brother” to Sam Caronite; dear son-in-law of Daniel and Carol DiLorenzo; fond brother-in-law of Kenneth DiLorenzo, Dana Kenneley (husband Robert)...

VERNA R. GORGON (nee Schultz), aged 101 years, beloved wife of the late John J. Sr., dearest mother of Veronica Kramer (husband Richard – deceased), Laureen Wisniewski (husband Mitchell) and John J. Jr., loving grandmother of Mitchell John (wife Jennifer), Michael (wife Michelle) and Matthew (wife Stephanie) Wisniewski, devoted great-grandmother of M.J., Jack, Henry and Brooklyn, cherished sister of Regina...

JOSEPHINE C. FRANKINO (nee Alletto), age 88; beloved mother of Lorraine Dodero (husband Bill); loving grandmother of Corinne Salvador (husband Nicholas); dear sister of the late Mary Sanchez (husband Charles, deceased).

Josephine was a resident of Highland Heights previously residing in Seven Hills. She was a member of St. Paschal Baylon Church. She graduated from John Adams High School and...

In Memoriam: Sister Mary François Zappone 1923–2014

Our dear Sister Mary Francois was welcomed into eternal life December 4 at 7:50 a.m. Often called “the walking St. Julie,” Sister ministered at Julie Billiart School from 1955 until 2008—53 years! Sister Mary Francois died as she lived, quietly and peacefully. The wake will be on Tuesday, December 9, from 2–4 and...

EDITH BOETTCHER (nee Pierce), age 91; beloved wife of Robert Boettcher for 62 years; loving mother of Janine Stone (husband Rob), Linda Ebersbacher (husband Mark) and Vicki Bradford (husband David); cherished grandmother of seven.

Edith lived in Chesterland for over five years and prior to that, Euclid. She was a member of Beachland Presbyterian Church and the Order of...

MARK A. TAVERNELLI, aged 59 years, beloved husband for 36 years to Kathy (nee Parr), dear father of Larry, Matt (wife Nicole) and Joanne (fiance’ Mike Brant), devoted son of Joseph and the late Helen (nee Arnold), fond step-son to Nancy Tavernelli, cherished brother of Joey (wife Cass), Paul (wife Diana), Diane Timken (husband Kevin), Joe (wife Sharon) and Jim...

RICHARD J. “RICK” MOTUZA, age 53, beloved husband for 25 years to Linda (nee Stanik); loving father of Jenna and Nicole; cherished son of Richard A. and Joan D. (nee Fifolt); treasured brother of Karen Chickletts (husband Rick); dearest brother-in-law of Michael and Ruth Stanik; fond uncle of Michael, Alex and Zachary Stanik; dear nephew, cousin and friend of many.

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HELEN VRETTAS of Cleveland Hts., Ohio died on Friday, November 28, 2014 at her home of 54 years. She was 101 years old. Helen was a restaurateur for over 30 years and active in her church community for many years well into retirement. Helen was born on March 1, 1913 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. She was the third of 8 children...

LAWRENCE JAMES CROTTY died November 30, 2014 at his home in Mayfield Village after a long and valiant battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born June 5, 1938 to the late Laurence A and Stephania (nee Oker) Crotty. Larry was the beloved husband for 49 years of Mary (nee Harrington); loving and proud father of Laura, James (wife Michelle) and...

IRENE L. FORGAN (nee Katona) age 91; beloved wife of the late William G.; loving mother of Carol J. Salupo (husband Adrian); cherished daughter of the late Steve and Anna (nee Beranek) Katona; dearest sister of Anne Kolke (husband Ken), Evelyn Ruvolo (husband Sam, deceased) and the late Alex Katona, (wife Malvine, deceased), Eugene Katona (wife Melana, deceased), and Priscilla...

JOHN P. STAWICKI, age 68. Beloved husband for 32 years of Elayne S. (formerly Zelman) (nee Nole). Loving step-father of Dina Dembicki (nee Zelman) (husband David). Cherished son of the late Carl H. and Pauline (nee Stuber) Stawicki. Dear brother of Carl H., Jr. (wife Jackie), Suzanne Damsel (husband Ron Knazek) and Karen J. Martin (husband Jim). Fond uncle of...

ANTON NEMETH, age 83, beloved husband for 58 years of Anna (nee Graff); loving father of Mary Schwind (husband James) and Stephan (wife Susan); devoted grandfather of Melissa Seifried (husband Michael), Amanda Singrey (husband Derek), Kathryn, Kristen Schwind and Stephan and great-grandfather of Maximilian and the late Kaspar Seifried; cherished son of the late Stefan and Aloisia (nee Kiebel); dearest...

CATHERINE “KATY” O’GRADY, age 52; beloved mother of Dillon Delgado; cherished daughter of Noreen Sweeney (nee Keegan); loving sister of Kevin and Mary O’Grady, Michael, Daniel and Tom Sweeney, Peggy O’Grady, Peter Sweeney and Martha Brighenti; dear niece, aunt and cousin of many. Also survived by her K-9 companions Tokyo and Gizmo.

Katy lived in California for the past...