PETER P. PONOMARENKO, 50, of Cleveland, beloved husband of Julia; loving father of Amanda, Molly and Alexander; dear son of Valentina and the late George; cherished brother of Marilyn, Tamara, Alexander, Maria (Gary), and the late George, Jr. (Sharon); uncle, godfather & friend to many. Peter loved playing guitar and bass. Passed away suddenly on February 14, 2014. The family will receive friends at a memorial visitation at BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 RIDGE RD., PARMA, FROM 4-8PM Friday, Feb 21.
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Peter P. Ponomarenko, 50, Cleveland, Ohio
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Judith A. Ronan, 81, Westlake, Ohio
Judith A. Ronan (nee Frank), 81 of Westlake, formerly of Las Vegas, Nevada passed away, Saturday, February 15, 2014 at Huntington Woods, Westlake, following a brief illness. Mrs. Ronan was born January 1, 1933 in Carleton, Nebraska and was a graduate of Carleton High School.
Following graduation her family moved to Oregon and Judy decided to join the United States Air Force. It was while serving as a communication specialist with the 6590th Head Quarters Support Group, Baltimore, MD, that...
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Melissa Ann Keeling, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Melissa Ann Keeling, 28, passed away unexpectedly Feb. 15, 2014. Melissa was born in Orlando, FL and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls the past year, moving there from Akron. She had worked as a testor for Maval Manufacturing.
Melissa is survived by her children, Briana Keeling and Bradlee Wright; mother and step-father, Shirley and Mark Gard of Cuyahoga Falls; father, John Keeling (Margaret Warren) of Alliance; sisters and brother, Danyel, Heather and Johnathan Keeling; grandparents, Joan...
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Ralph Roling, 84, Avon, Ohio
Ralph Roling, 84, a loving family man, passed away while surrounded by family, Sunday, February 16, 2014. Mr. Roling was born March 21, 1929 in Amherst. He began a long career at the age of 16, following the death of his father. His career included work for Texaco, American Standard, Holy Trinity, Apex Appraisal, Linden Construction and Avon Local Schools, from where he retired in 1994.
He was a US Army Veteran, enlisting December 8, 1950 and serving in Korea. On January 3, 1953 he...
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James Blackstock, Sr., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
CUYAHOGA FALLS- James Blackstock, Sr., 96, passed away Feb. 16, 2014 in Murrells Inlet, SC. Mr. Blackstock was born in Akron and had resided in Cuyahoga Falls for 60 years, moving here from Cleveland. He retired from Garfield High School in 1979 as a mathematics teacher with over 30 years service and had served with the Army Air Corps. He was a life member of the American Legion Charles Faust Post 281.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia who he met his freshman year at Kent State...
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Jerry Goodwin, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
CUYAHOGA FALLS - Jerry Goodwin, 73, went to be with the Lord February 16th, 2014 at his home in Cuyahoga Falls.
He was born in Akron and lived all of his life in Munroe and Cuyahoga Falls. After high school he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army. Over the course of his life he worked for local municipalities and retired in 1987 from the City of Stow street department. Known there by his nickname "Maytag" because he loved to "agitate" and make people laugh. After an early retirement he spent...
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Alfred Waseleski, 92, Elyria, Ohio
Alfred Waseleski, 92, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 16, 2014 at his residence.
Alfred was born May 10, 1921 in Benwood, West Virginia. He moved to Lorain in 1957 from Cleveland.
Alfred was a veteran of the United States Army serving during W.W. II. He was in the Pacific Campaign and fought in the Phillipines where he was wounded during action.
He was a life member of the Lorain V.F.W. Post #451, and a member of the Croatian Club. He liked to tinker with things and...
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ALICIA LaCAVA, 91, Berea, Ohio
ALICIA LaCAVA (nee Rojas) age 91. Beloved wife of the late Albert V. LaCava, Sr. Loving mother of Norma Hamilton (Mark), Theresa Caine (Chip) and Albert, Jr. (MaryEllen), step mother of the late George and Carl. Cherished grandmother of Christina Hamilton, Amanda and Lauren LaCava. Dear sister of Fannie Torres (Domingo) and the late Wanda, Barbara, Carol and Toefilo, Jr. Funeral services at the funeral home Saturday February 22, 2014 at 10:00 AM. Interment Woodvale Cemetery. Contributions...
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James J Sorna, 79, Cleveland Hts, Ohio
James J Sorna. Beloved husband of Flora (nee Smith). Loving father of Suzanne Filsinger (Paul). Devoted grandfather of Allyson Bacon and Nicholas and Samuel Filsinger. Brother of Rita Miller and the following deceased: Anne Stacko, Elsie Reitz and Barbara Zippay. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews and cherished friend of many. Jimmy was very active in the Our Lady of Lourdes High School Alumni. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Erma L. "Herman" Keszei, 88, Parma, Ohio
ERMA L. "HERMAN" KESZEI (nee Krier), 88, of Parma, wife of Emery "Jim" Keszei for 39 years; mother of Paul F. LaScola (Lisa) & step-mother of Daniel Keszei (Bea) & David Keszei (Stacey); grandmother of Anthony R. LaScola, & step-grandmother of Jasmine & David; sister of Ronny Krier (Margie), Bea Sopher, and the late Ethel, Gertrude, Ramona & infant Clarence. Erma was a bartender for over 30 years. Passed away on February 17, 2014 at her home following a lengthy illness. Services listed below:
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MARY A. FRIEG, 94, Brunswick, Ohio
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MARY A. FRIEG (nee Romano), age 94. Beloved wife of the late George. Loving mother of Marie Zelek (Mel), Jeanette Czarnecki (David Glagola) and Patricia Pokluda (William). Cherished grandmother of 10; great grandmother and great great grandmother of many. Dearest daughter of the late John and Concetta (nee Gentile) Romano. Dear sister of Joseph and Vincent Romano, Antoinette Zerbini, JoAnn Rice, Alice Lombardi and the late Mildred Corrao, Rosemarie Forgan, Robert, John "Sonny" Romano....
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Joan M. "Joanie" Pawlowski, 79, Sheffield Lake, Ohio
Joan M. "Joanie" Pawlowski (nee Longacre), 79 of Sheffield Lake, formerly of Lorain, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Joanie was born September 21, 1934 in Bowling Green, and had lived in Sheffield Lake for over 40 years.
She was a 1952 graduate of Lorain High School, where she was a cheer leader. Joanie had a career that span over 30 years with the Ohio Bureau of Employment Service in the Claims Department. She was a charitable person giving of her...
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Raymond Richard Amari, 87, Broadview Heights, Ohio
RAYMOND RICHARD AMARI, 87, loving husband of Dolores Amari (nee Betsicover); devoted father of Susan Amari and R. Richard Amari (Mary Ann); beloved grandfather of T. Matthew (Kerry), John, Bradley and Brenna Vitou, Amy Amari, step-grandfather of Kelly Selnik and great-grandfather of Lily; brother of Eugene Amari. Preceded in death by sisters Nancy Calcei, Dorothy Carr, brothers Sam and Ronald Amari; parents Frank and Amabile Amari. Served in the U.S. Army, South Pacific 1944-46; graduated from...
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LESLIE M. BRUCE, 56, Parma, Ohio
LESIE M. BRUCE (nee Fagan) age 56. Beloved wife of William "Bill". Cherished mother of Sean Bruce and Kelly Miller (Michael). Dearest daughter of Katherine and the late Robert Fagan. Dear sister of Mark Fagan (Joelle), Marcia Williams (Robert), Timothy Fagan (Theresa), MaryKay Radcliffe (Richard) and Daniel Fagan (Amy). Sister in law of Andrea Castillo (Joseph). Aunt, cousin and friend of many. Funeral services at the funeral home Thursday February 20, 2014 at 8:00 PM. Friends received Thursday...
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Wilma T. WHELAN, 90, Lakewood, Ohio
WILMA T. WHELAN (nee Russin) age 90. Beloved wife of the late Justin B. Jr., dear mother of Patrick (Linda), Michael, Joan Roman (John), Roberta Norwood of Carmel, IN, Justin III of Indianapolis, IN, Heather Cundiff (Jeff) of Leesburg, VA and Peter (Renee)of Duluth, GA; 11 grandchildren, Jessica and John(Carrie)Roman, Hayley Holmes(Josh) and Connor Norwood, Kaitlyn, Krista and Justin Whelan, Melissa and Abigail Cundiff, Jack and Colin Whelan; sister of John Russin (deceased). Passed away...
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Daisy D. Bartholomew, 88, Westlake, Ohio
Daisy passed away in February 2014.
Daisy was a resident of Westlake, Ohio at the time of her passing.
All services and interment in Highland Memory Gardens in Pecks Mill, West Virginia.
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Faye (nee Dillen) Milos, Parma, Ohio
FAYE J. MILOS (nee Dillen) beloved wife of the late JohnW.
Dear mother of Marilyn Davidson (deceased)(James), James (deceased), John (Catherine), Jerry(Beth) and Ralph (Jackie Dula).
Loving grandmother of Alicia, Christina, Eric, Kyle, Heather and Jamie (deceased).
Dear sister of Warren Dillen (deceased) and Joyce VonStempa.
Faye was an active member of the Illuminating Co. Alumni Club.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested to the American Diabetes Assn. or...
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Lawrence "Larry" A. Forrai, 60, Parma, Ohio
Lawrence "Larry" Forrai, age 60, went home to be with the Lord February 18, 2014. Beloved husband of Cindy (nee Goldbach). Dear father of Kim and Donovan. Loving grandfather of Reece and Riley. Brother of Karen, Robert (Marianne), and Ronald (Elizabeth). Son of the late Andrew and Helen (nee Siepka). Son-in-law of the late Richard and Helen Goldbach. Brother-in-law of Linda, Rick (Darlene), Gary, Carol, and Yvonne (Joe). Uncle of Phillip, Jaye, Alexander, Andrew Robert, Hallie, Andrew...
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Lois K. Brown, 87, Cleveland, Ohio
Lois K. Brown (nee Gunter) , age 87 of Cleveland: beloved mother of Brenda Johnson (Jack), Judy Finley (Clark), Bernie, Douglas (Angie) and Gregory (Carol); loving grandmother of Jack (Carolyn), Michelle, Darla (Aaron), Clark, Jennifer, Bernie (Mandy), Jacqui, Jessica, Kenny,Nicole (Sean), Natasha (Maurice), and Avery (Felechia); great-grandmother of twenty-four; sister of Melvin Gunther (Joyce), Virgil, Fred,and Ellis Gunter; aunt; great aunt;
and friend of many. Passed away at her home...
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Susan M. Trzeciak, 57, Avon Lake, Ohio
Susan M. Trzeciak (nee Sadowski), 57, of Avon Lake and raised in Lorain, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 18th, 2014. She was born on January 6, 1957 in Lorain. Susan graduated from Lorain High School and continued her education at Lorain County Community College. She received her Bachelor's in Nursing and became a registered nurse. She was a very devoted mother who loved to spend time raising her sons. Susan was active with tennis and coached the J.V. girl's tennis team at Avon Lake High...
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