Obituaries

VICTORIA M. DiFRANCO (nee Velotta), aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Damion, dearest mother of Diane Houdek (deceased), Damion A., Michael (wife Kathleen) and Paul (wife Rahbyn), loving grandmother of Mark (deceased), Gregory (deceased) (Rene), Christopher (Debbie), David (Kim), Laura, Sam and Charlie, cherished great-grandmother of Lauren, Alyson, Christopher, Zachary, Courtney, Kathryn, Jack, Daniel and Chloe, devoted sister...

Sister M. Angelita Zawada was principal of three schools and later president of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.

The elected leader of 184 nuns died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at the Ursulines’ Saint Angela Center from complications of lymphoma. She was 68.

“Sister Angelita will be remembered for her love of community, her kindness and exuberance, and her never-wavering...

JOHN MICHAEL SLOSAR, aged 93 years was the beloved husband of the late Madge (nee Robertson) and dear father of John R. (of Hong Kong) and Lawrence C. (of Seattle). He was the cherished brother of the late Mary Fabis, Ann Piszczor, Vera Hodges and Marge Marunowski and a fond uncle and great-uncle.

Relatives and friends are requested to...

ELIZABETH S. McGUIRE (nee Sheskey), age 91; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Catherine Zummo (husband Frank), Christine McGee-Hall (husband William) and Cynthia Fuller (husband Richard) of Augusta, GA; devoted grandmother of Anthony Zummo, Kathryn Adcox (husband Kent) and Kristyn Woelk (husband Justin) and great-grandmother of Delaney McGuire Adcox; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Emma...

RAYMOND L. POLANTZ age 64, passed away September 12, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of Dorothy (nee Nerkowski) for 41 years; devoted father of Raymond M. (Lisa), Daniel (Kristen) and Brian (Noel); cherished grandpa and “Papa” of Drew and Danica; son of the late Elsie (Karshina) and Frank Polantz and dear friend of many.

Ray’s passions were his family,...

MARJORIE J. HAD (nee Howell), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Fritz, dearest mother of Dennis (wife Donna), James (wife Joanne) and Christine Hoffman (husband Donald – deceased), loving grandmother of Steven, Denise, Aimee, Jennifer, Bryan, Allison, David and Colin, great-grandmother of 10, cherished daughter of the late Arthur W. and Lola J. (nee Witcraft) Howell, devoted sister...

DOROTHEA M. KOLENCIK (nee Sichko) age 78, was the beloved wife of the late Augustine A. “Augie”. She was the loving mother of Ronald (wife Jeanne), Richard, Diane Tomsick (husband James), Gary (wife Patricia) and Lynn Mossner (husband John). Also a devoted grandmother of Tiffany, Tracey, Jillian, Laura, Marissa, Tara, Rachel and Alex Kolencik, Jennifer Greig (husband Matthew), Nicole Tomsick...

CONSTANCE S. NAHRA (nee Cudzilo) age 71. Beloved wife of Carl for 51 years. Loving mother of Mitchell, MD (wife Barbara), Monica Chilton (husband Brian) and Diane Pelkey (husband Stuart). Devoted grandmother of Alison, Jackie, John, Matthew, Christopher, Lauren, Kailey and Tyler. Dearest sister of Gregory and Martin Cudzilo, Faye Abood, Beverly George and Chester Cudzilo. Dear sister-in-law, aunt and...

GRACE C. HILL (nee Yahraus), beloved wife of the late Nesbett C. Hill, dear daughter of the late Mary (nee Gresser) and Andrew Yahraus, sister of George F. Yahraus (deceased) and Harry F. Yahraus (deceased) (wife Josephine). Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Interment Knollwood Cemetery. The family will...

JUSTIN R. “BUD” NOETZEL, aged 92 years, passed away Sept. 2, 2011. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Frances A. (nee Burger), dear father of Mary Elizabeth Brevard (husband John Squier deceased), Margaret Ellison (husband John), Dr. Michael (wife Mary), Monica Hurley (husband Brian) and Mark (wife Karen), loving grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 11, cherished brother...

JOSEPHINE M. LoPRESTI (nee LaPerna) age 84, was the beloved wife of the late Gabriel S. She was the loving mother of Salvatore (wife Janice), Michael (wife Kathleen, deceased), Margaret Mary Scully (husband Richard) and Gabriel, Jr. and devoted grandmother of Lauren, Samantha and Frances LoPresti, Zachary and Hallie Silverstein and Mary M. Maloney. She was a cherished daughter of...

ROBERTA P. “BOBBE” TORTORICI (NEE PENN), age 73 was the devoted wife of the late Joseph A. She was a loving mother to Carole Bruno (husband Jack), Joan Knittel (husband Jeff) of Florida and Jean Gullia (husband Christopher) of Canfield, Ohio as well as a devoted and cherished grandmother to Andrew and Ryan Bruno, Jordan, Amber and Lexie Knittel and...

Elizabeth A. “Betty” Strauss passed away at age 75 on August 29, 2011. She was married to Charles J. for 56 years and mother to Charles J. (wife Mary) of North Carolina, Robert G. (wife Michele) of Eastlake, and Laura A Niederst (husband Joseph) of Chardon. Her parents were Peter and Olga (nee Binaw) Lyczko. She was a devoted grandmother...

ROSE KEMP (nee Oravecz), age 81, died peacefully at home August 27, 2011 surrounded by family; beloved wife of the late Stanley; loving mother of Katherine Ventura (husband Richard), Mary Beth Baxley (husband William), Carolyn Namciu and the late Michael; devoted grandmother of Meghan & Andrew Ventura, Rosie & Alyssa Baxley, and Johnny & twins Juliana and Lauren Namciu; survived...

DANIEL LANESE, age 57. Beloved husband for 36 years of Paula (nee Colacarro). Loving father of Stephanie (fiance Jesse Alexander) and Ginenne. Treasured son of the late John and Dolores (nee Ramaciatti). Cherished brother of Pamela. Dearest nephew of Marilyn and James Martines, Janice Pettine and Lynette Perconti. Dear brother-in-law of Donna and Don Hamlin, Michele and Mark Milko, Michael...

BERNARD C. DIGMAN, age 89, was the beloved husband of Mildred (nee Prock) and the late Mary Lou (nee Bowers). He was a loving father of Gary (wife Susan), Carol Dissauer (husband Robert), and step-father of James Clough (wife Sue) and Ruth Cloug. He was also the dearest grandfather of Matthew Digman, Evan Dissauer, and step-grandfather of Brian, Gregory and...

DOLORES A. STONER (nee Demko). age 77. Beloved wife for 52 years of the late David “Cappy”. Loving mother of Michael (wife Cindy). Devoted grandmother of Stephanie Stoner (Danny Diemert), Katie Stoner (Gregory Bilyk) and great-grandmother of Sophia Jeffrey. Cherished sister of Kenneth Demko (wife Susan). Dear aunt and great-aunt of many. The Prayers of Christian Burial will be on...

ROSE LADNY (nee DeMay), age 95. Beloved wife of the late Michael J. Loving mother of the late Antoinette Palmisciano (husband Joseph). Devoted grandmother of Rebecca Vdakakes (husband Paul), Michael and John Palmisciano (fiance Donna O’Donnell) and great-grandmother of Maria, Marisa and Francesca. Cherished daughter of the late Domenic and Antonina (nee Lanza) DiMaio. Dearest sister of Daniel DeMay and...

ALFRED W. CALLAHAN, age 84. Beloved husband of the late Bernice G. (nee Wary). Loving father of Sherry Petryszyn (husband Ted) and Valerie Perout (husband Dave). Devoted grandfather of Rosemarie Petryszyn and Jonathon Perout. Preceded in death by 4 brothers and 7 sisters. World War II U.S. Army Veteran. Contributions may be made in Al’s memory to the Charity of...