Obituaries (2) - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Milwaukee's German newspapers: Philipp Schlerf, Dec. 1892

rebholzgary — 2013-05-21 22:24:57Z

Pastor J. Schlerf, connected with Bethlehem Church, received the telegraph message that his father, Mr. Philipp Schlerf, died last night in Baltimore, MD, at the age of 64 years due to stomach cancer. The funeral is set for next Sunday at St. Paul’s Ev. Lutheran Church in Baltimore. Pastor Geo. Johannes will give the funeral oration.
The deceased was born in Allendorf, Lunda, Hessen, and came to America 1850. He was a member of the St. Paul’s community for 43 years, and for 34 years warden of the same. Besides an aged widow he leaves a son living here, Pastor J. Schlerf, and a daughter, Mrs. Anna Schwartz in Baltimore. Because of circumstances, Pastor Schlerf cannot attend the funeral.

"Milwaukee's German Newspapers; an index of death notices and related items" (1844-1950).
Gary Rebholz, compiler/editor
Milwaukee Wis.
gary.rebholz@gmail.com
Indexing Milwaukee's German newspapers continuously since 2007... helping family researchers collect evidence of our historic German-American culture.

Re: Milwaukee's German obits: Philipp Schlerf, Dec 1892

ewarther — 2013-05-21 21:22:07Z

Thank you for this obituary that connects the family all together. There is a monument at St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery at Violetville in southern Baltimore that has Philipp Schlerf and his wife, Anna Schwartz and her husband, and Catherine Schlerf the mother of Philipp Schlerf. It also has the infant daughter of Philipp's brother, Johann George Schlerf who lived and died in Washington, DC.

Re: Louis Blaylock (1849 - 1932) AND his mother, Irene Gibbs

ShirleyDillingham — 2013-05-20 21:35:02Z

I just saw the post by Louise Gibbs that you have an obituary for mother of Louis Blaylock. I would love to have a copy - I've not found when or where she died & where she is buried.....any consideration & information is appreciated. My contact information is:
Shirley Hart Dillingham
e-mail address: sahdillingham@comcast.net
I am a descendant of Irene Gibbs sister, Vashti Margaret Gibbs Narramore. THANKS so much!

Shirley Hart Dillingham ~ Katy, Texas

Michael L Rotundo - Full Obituary

1_richardmoulton — 2013-05-20 17:42:29Z

I am trying to track down the full obituary for Michael born 1st May 1958 died 19 April 2006, the data is on the website but when I click on it its telling me I need to be logged in(?), the data source through the United States Obituary collection is to a website called Winchester Star.com. Anyone else having issues with accessing external data?

Raymond Heckmer

Contribution — 2013-05-19 13:27:25Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Private services will be held for Raymond Heckmer, 89, who passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Boardman, Ohio Health Center.

Raymond was born May 6, 1924, in Youngstown, Ohio (MAHONING COUNTY) a son of the late Raymond and Mae (McCaffrey) Heckmer.

Raymond served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the Military Band.
He was employed with LTV Steel and was a former member of St. Patrick Church in Youngstown, OH.

Raymond leaves his niece, Diana Schumacher, and her family of Portland, Oregon.

Raymond was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Francis Heckmer.

Professional arrangements are being handled by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown, Ohio Chapel.

Veteran

KUBOFF Joseph and Ann Yelich - Hubbard, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-05-18 18:43:05Z

HUBBARD, Ohio – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church for Ann J. Kuboff, 85, who passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2010, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

Ann was born Oct. 22, 1924, in East Brady, Pa., a daughter of Frank and Mary Delaner Yelich and came to this area in 1930 (Mahoning County, Ohio) and to Hubbard, Ohio in 1949.

She was a 1943 graduate of Poland Seminary High School.
She worked as a clerk at Grants Five and Dime and was a Trumbull County, Ohio Precinct Committee Woman for over 40 years.

She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Ladies Auxiliary Hubbard VFW Post No. 3767.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Kuboff, whom she married Nov. 26, 1949; her sons, Joseph Jr. (Roxane) Kuboff and Martin (Marilyn) Kuboff, both of Hubbard; two grandchildren, Kristina (Robert) Walker, Atty. Scott Kuboff andTeri Braunschweig; and a great-granddaughter, Emily Anne Walker.

She also leaves her sister, Mary Helen Yelich of Lakewood.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Yelich and John Yelich.

Burial will be at St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery in Hubbard.

There will be calling hours Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Friday, Oct. 22, 2010, at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s Web site at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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HUBBARD – There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 20, 2013, at St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard, Ohio for Joseph A. Kuboff, 92, who passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Liberty Health Care Center.

Joseph was born on Aug. 24, 1920, in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Martin and Mary Marko Kuboff.

He was a 1939 graduate of Hubbard High School and a lifelong Hubbard resident.

He worked at General Fireproofing in Youngstown for 31 years, retiring in 1971 and at Buckeye Tack Lumber in Hubbard for 18 years.

Joseph was a member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church in Hubbard.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II in Company A 334th Engineers Regiment Special Services and was a lifetime member of Hubbard VFW Post 3767.

His wife, the former Ann J. Yelich, whom he married on Nov. 26, 1949, passed away Oct. 17, 2010.

Joseph will be sadly missed by his family, his sons, Joseph (Roxane) Kuboff Jr. and Martin (Marilyn) Kuboff, both of Hubbard; two grandchildren, Kristina (Robert) Walker and Atty. Scott (Teri) Kuboff; and two great-granddaughters, Emily and Abigail.

He also leaves his sister, Ann Gleydura of Hubbard.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife; his brothers, Martin Kuboff, Steve Kuboff, George Kuboff and John Kuboff; and his sisters, Mary Crowal, Margaret Nidell and infant, Katrina Kuboff.

There will be calling hours on Sunday, May 19, 2013, from 3 to 6 p.m. and Monday, May, 20, 2013, prayers at 9:15 a.m. at the Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Joseph will be laid to rest at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hubbard with full military honors provided by the Trumbull County American Legion Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Valley, 5190 Market St., Youngstown, OH 44512.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences

Michael Lagaza Jr.

Contribution — 2013-05-17 21:30:08Z

MICHAEL LAGAZA JR., age 82, longtime resident of Bedford, Ohio died suddenly Wednesday, May 15, 2013.
He was the beloved husband of Lucy (nee Rajnish) Lagaza, loving brother of Helen "Dolly" Kepich and the late Marion Sherboney, John Lagaza and George Lagaza.
He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great, great-great, and great-great-great-nieces and nephews.
Michael served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
He was also a proud member of the Bedford Eagles #2122 where he was a Golden Eagle, as well as VFW Post #1082, Moose Lodge #2156, the American Legion, Odd Fellows Lodge #708 and the Fraternal Order of Police #24. He was a faithful employee of Ford Motor Co. in Walton Hills for 37 years.
Friends will be received at JOHNSON-ROMITO FUNERAL HOME, 521 BROADWAY AVE., BEDFORD, OHIO (440-232-1441), SUNDAY 2-7 P.M. Prayer services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, May 20, 2013 at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Bedford, OH. Interment Bedford Cemetery. www.johnsonromito.com

Cuyahoga

Published in The Plain Dealer from May 17 to May 18, 2013

Patricia A. Shiamone

Contribution — 2013-05-16 14:41:55Z

BROOKPARK, Ohio – Patricia A. Shiamone, 55, died at 7:35 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2013, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born May 28, 1957, in Warren, Ohio (Trumbull County) the daughter of Joseph and Ella Rossi Shiamone.

She was a 1975 graduate of Warren Western Reserve High School and a 1979 graduate of Youngstown State University with a Master’s Degree in Computer Science.

Patricia was employed at The Battelle Corporation in Cleveland as Head Senior Research Scientist.
She enjoyed traveling the world, shopping, was an avid Bruce Springsteen fan, and Cleveland Browns, Cavs, Indians, and Youngstown State fan.

Patricia was close to her extended family and will be sadly missed by many cousins, who enjoyed her visits and will miss her presence in their lives.
She also leaves behind many friends, who loved her generous nature and her adventuresome spirit.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

A celebration of her life will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles, OH.

Burial will be at Niles City Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made toYoungstown State University.

Family and friends can visit www.josephrossifuneralhome.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send e-mail condolences.

Leo A. Rispinto 1924-2013 Mahoning County, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-05-16 14:23:31Z

NEW SPRINGFIELD – Services will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers, Ohio for Leo A. Rispinto, 88, passed on Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Leo was born Dec. 15, 1924, in Campbell, Ohio a son of Caio “Guy” and Josephine Marzano Rispinto.

He lived in the area his whole life and served in the U.S. Marine Corp. during World War II in the Pacific.

He worked at the Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company and then went on to be owner and operator of A & A Tire Inc. in New Springfield.
Leo also was an Express Mail Contractor for the United States Postal Service for 20 years.

Leo enjoyed working in the garden and spending time with his family. He was also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

Leo leaves his loving wife, the former Edith M. Nero of New Springfield, whom he married on April 24, 1959.

Leo leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Linda (Joe Sr.) Rumplik of Cleveland, Ohio, Nancie Miller of Columbiana, Ohio and Denise (Edson Sr.) Wolfcale of Ravenna, OH; one son, Leonard A. (Rhonda) Jr. of New Middletown, OH; four grandchildren, Joe Rumplik Jr., Jessica Miller, Edson Wolfcale Jr., and Nicholas Rispinto; two brothers Adio (Shirley) Rispinto of Campbell and Samuel Rispinto of Apache Junction, Arizona; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Nina A. Millette.

Friends may call on Saturday from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Clemente Funeral Home in Struthers, OH.

Visit www.clementefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Josephine Ann Zerbonia

Contribution — 2013-05-15 15:12:48Z

AUSTINTOWN, Ohio –Josephine Ann Zerbonia, 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, May 14, 2013.

Josephine was born March 15, 1931, in Myslava, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Stefan and Katarena Haraj. In 1938, Josephine came to the United States to live with her Aunt Anna and Uncle Martin Harchar.

Her husband, Michael P. Zerbonia, whom she married on May 9, 1953, passed away March 29, 2000.

Josephine was a member of St. Joseph Church.
She was a homemaker and loved cooking Italian and Slovak meals for her family to enjoy.
She also enjoyed participating in the water aerobics program at the Ursuline Motherhouse.
Josephine’s favorite motto was, “Where there is a will there is a way.”

She will always be lovingly remembered by her three daughters, Jody (John) Donchess, Karen (Robert) Wilson and Mickey Welsh; six grandchildren, Jeff Donchess, Dana (Jason) Schmit, Brian Wilson, Kayla Wilson, Andrew Welsh and Sarah Welsh; brother-in-law, Ralph V. (Mary Jane) Zerbonia, nephew, Ralph G. Zerbonia; and niece, Angela Otremba.

Besides her parents and husband, Josephine was preceded in death by two sisters, Katarena Thomosova and Marissa Haraj; and two brothers, Joseph and Steven Haraj.

There will be a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 17, at St. Joseph Church in Austintown, Ohio

Friends may call on Thursday, May 16, 2013, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, Ohio.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and to send condolences to Josephine’s family

Mahoning County, Ohio

Joseph J. Zebosky

Contribution — 2013-05-15 15:07:36Z

Joseph J. Zebosky, 70, formerly of Youngstown’s west side, passed away early Monday morning, May 13, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Health Center in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County).

Joseph was born July 26, 1942, in Youngstown, a son of the late Joseph and Katherine Dukish Zebosky, and was a lifelong area resident.

Mr. Zebosky was a shipper with the Tamarkin Wholesale Company, retiring in 1988 after 20 years.

His wife of 26 years, Mildred “Millie” Smallwood Zebosky, whom he married April 4, 1986, passed away July 1, 2012.

Joe leaves a son, Joseph (Yuehong Chen) Zebosky of Las Vegas; two daughters, Christine (Jim) Kinnick of Austintown, Ohio and Suzanne (David) Vidaures of Las Vegas; a stepson, Leslie Hill of Fowler and his companion, Sandy Thompson; eight grandchildren, Wes, Amber, Jimmy, Emily, Thomas, Kimberly, Kaitlyn, and Moli; three great-grandchildren, Kaylee, Benny, and Blake; four brothers, Raymond (JoAnna) Brenner of Morristown, Tenn., Norman (Darlene) Zebosky of Lake Milton, Ohio, Dennis (Barb) Zebosky of Port St. Lucie, Fla., and Gregory (Cheri) Zebosky of Youngstown, OH; and a sister, Kathleen Milburn of Bellwood, Pa. and her companion, Tim Dillen.

Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. today, May 15, at Kinnick Funeral Home, 477 N. Meridian Road, Youngstown, Ohio.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.

Interment will follow at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown, where Joe will be laid to rest next to his wife.

Visit kinnickfuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send condolences online to Joe’s family.

Nicholas P. Lefoer Sr.

Contribution — 2013-05-15 15:05:21Z

AUSTINTOWN – Nicholas P. Lefoer Sr., 84, passed away Sunday evening, May 12, 2013.

Nicholas was born Dec. 20, 1928, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) the son of Dominic and Angeline (Bellino) Lefoer.

He retired from Republic Steel (former L.T.V.) and was a crossing guard supervisor with the Youngstown City Schools.

Nicholas served with the U.S. Navy during World War II.

His wife of 45 years, the former Shirley Hilliah, whom he married on Dec. 27, 1958, passed away July 18, 2006.

Nicholas will always be remembered by his two sons, Nicholas Lefoer Jr. of Austintown, Ohio and Mark (Kimberly) Lefoer of Brimfield, OH; his daughter, Darla (Richard) Sawicki of Hudson, Ohio; six grandchildren, Tyler, Mason, Carson, and Madison Lefoer, and Roman and Ava Sawicki; five sisters, Carmel Yozwiak of Canfield, Ohio, Sally Grace of Canfield, Ohio, Flora Reese of Austintown, Ohio, Theresa Smith of Austintown, and Carol Lefoer of Canfield; a brother, Atty. Dominic Lefoer of Boardman, Ohio; and many loving nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife and parents, Nicholas was preceded in death by four sisters, Virginia Tyler, Nancy Lawman, Annette “Dolly” Mills and Marie Perry; and three sisters-in-law, Betty Mattevi, Dorothy Cvetkovich and Margie Kyser.

There will be funeral services at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman, followed by an 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Austintown, Ohio.

Friends may call tonight, May 15, 2013, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Nicholas’ family

Susan H. Buslik

Contribution — 2013-05-15 13:13:16Z

YOUNGSTOWN – Susan H. Buslik, 70, passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 afternoon at VallleyCare Northside Medical Center.

Susan was born on Jan. 1, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania the daughter of David and Edith Hersh Buslik.

She moved to Farrell, Pa. as a child and graduated from Farrell High School.
She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of Akron. Susan loved learning and continued to take additional college courses throughout her life.

Susan worked for Hersh Exterminating and at Goodwill Industries.
She was a volunteer at Heritage Manor, achieving Diamond Status for over 1500 hours of devoted service.
Susan was also a volunteer tutor for the Youngstown Literacy Project. Her volunteer work reflected the kind and compassionate lady that she was.
Susan lived in Heritage Manor for the last year.

Susan is survived by her aunt, Ruth Hersh and cousins, Attorney Charles Hersh, David Hersh, Harvey Hersh and Arthur Buslik.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Rodef Sholom Chapel at Tod Homestead Cemetery, Youngstown, Ohio at 1 p.m.

The family requests that donations in Susan’s honor be made to Jewish Family Services, 517 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH 44504.

Arrangements are by the Shriver-Allison-Courtley-Weller-King Funeral Home.

Mahoning County

DAVE STAWIERY

Contribution — 2013-05-15 01:02:29Z

DAVE STAWIERY, 57, of Concord Twp, formerly of Willoughby, Ohio has departed this life after a courageous battle with renal cancer.
He was the loving husband of Gale Leonard-Stawiery, Stepfather of Chad Leonard, Fred and Doug Kinford from his previous marriage to Bonnie (Kinford) Stawiery, step-grandfather of Kyle Kinford, and although separated by distance and time, his sister Helen MacClellan.
Dave also leaves behind a host of friends who cared deeply for him as well.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Waneta and Carl and other relatives.

Dave was employed for the last 15 years at Cleveland Clinic as a Systems Analyst in the Information Technology Division.
A celebration of life will be held 5 P.M., Friday, May 17, 2013 at Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OHIO 44060, followed by a visitation 5:30 to 8:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, www.conservancyforcvnp.org, or Cleveland Clinic Hospice, 6801 Brecksville Rd. # 10, Independence OH, 44131.

Online obituary www.brunners.com.

Published in The Plain Dealer on May 14, 2013

Cuyahoga County

Katherine C. (Grdish) Ewolski

Contribution — 2013-05-15 00:43:21Z

Name: Ewolski, Katherine C. (Grdish)
Notes: Ewolski. Katherine C. Ewolski (Grdish), late residence, 3690 Warren Rd., beloved wife of Frank E., dear mother of Mrs. Gloria McDonald of Coral Gables, Fla., grandmother of three, sister of Ambrose, Anthony, Clement, Helen Sabolsky, Rose Rothrock and Ann Volticek.
Funeral Mass Monday, June 19, 1967. Our Lady of Angels Church, 3644 Rocky River Dr., at 10:30 a.m.
Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Ohio
Family will receive friends at Corrigan's Funeral Home, Lorain Ave. at W. 148th St.

Date: Jun 19 1967
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland, Ohio

Holy Cross Cemetery at 14609 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44142.

Mary Grdish Organiscak

Contribution — 2013-05-15 00:39:48Z

MARY ELIZABETH ORGANISCAK (nee Grdish), age 100, beloved wife of over 50 years to the late John F.; dear mother of John J. (Nancy) and Francis W. (Leilani); grandmother of John M., Francis W., Susan M., Kevin R., Steven M., Brian P., Kari-Ellen and Timothy S.; great-grandmother of 14; daughter of the late Josip and Catherine Grdish; sister of Ann Francis and the late Rose Ivcic; sister-in-law of Violet Organiscak; aunt and great-aunt of many.

Mary died May 11, 2013.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, May 16 at 10 a.m. at St. John of the Cross Church (Euclid, Ohio).

Interment Friday at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Coal Center, PA.

Family will receive friends at BRICKMAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 37433 EUCLID AVE., (WILLOUGHBY, OHIO), WEDNESDAY 4-8 P.M.
Published in The Plain Dealer on May 14, 2013

Coal Center is a borough on the Monongahela River in Washington County, Pennsylvania and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area since 1950

Cuyahoga

Stella L. Hemlick Coffey

Contribution — 2013-05-14 13:42:23Z

WARREN – Stella L. Hemlick-Fritz-Coffey, 72, died mother, on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12, 2013, at Trumbull Memorial Hospital.

She was born Dec. 24, 1940, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) the daughter of the late Harry and Anna Keshosk Hemlick.

She worked as a press operator for several local plastic companies. She was a Union Representative.

She was a member of the Howland Community Church and enjoyed family gatherings, camping, country music and Girard High School football games.

She is survived by her children, Elainalee (David) Gilmore, with whom she made her home, Leland R. (Christine) Fritz of Levittsburg, Danielle R. (Eugene) Corsale of Girard, Ohio, Marc W. (Karen) Fritz of Sarasota, Fla., and Angel L. (William) Richards of Warren, OH; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Joseph Hemlick.

She was preceded in death by her brother, William Hemlick.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at 5 p.m. at the Blackstone Funeral Home in Girard, OH.

Family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday from 3 p.m. until time of service.

Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the Stella’s family.

Michael Nicholas Cabuno

Contribution — 2013-05-14 13:32:40Z

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. – Michael Nicholas Cabuno, 65, passed away on March 22, 2013.

Michael was born on April 12, 1948, in Youngstown, Ohio a son of Michael Edward and Josephine Bonafiglia Cabuno.

He graduated from Struthers High School, Struthers, Ohio (Mahoning County) in 1966 and then went to Carpenter Apprenticeship School for four years.

He was a carpenter for Techcon Inc. for 21 years.

Michael was a Specialist 4th Class in the U.S. Army, serving in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969.

He enjoyed magic and was a member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians, and liked Elvis Presley.
He also enjoyed his 1967 Plymouth Belvedere, with a 426 Hemi engine.

Michael married Deborah White of Struthers on July 15, 1972.

Michael leaves his wife of Virginia Beach; two children, Melissa Ann (Shawn) Craig and Abby Lynn Cabuno; a six year old granddaughter, Courtney; his mother, Josephine Cabuno of Assumption Village; three sisters, JoAnn Sweeney, Judy Wilson, Patty Drennen; one brother, Bill Cabuno.

He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Edward.

A memorial Mass will be held at a later date.

Local arrangements are by the Clemente Funeral Home, Struthers, OH.

Visit www.clementefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Re: *Tammy Wynette aka Virginia Wynette Pugh

donaldvernon1938 — 2013-05-13 02:11:44Z

TAMMY WYNETT WAS, AND ALWAYS WILL BE THE QUNEEN OF COUNTY, AS WELL AS THE GREATEST SINGER THAT EVER WAS, OR WILL BE.
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER DAUGHTERS, AND GRANDCHILDREN.
SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.

Re: *Tammy Wynette aka Virginia Wynette Pugh

donaldvernon1938 — 2013-05-13 02:11:40Z

JOSEPH N. MATYE

Contribution — 2013-05-13 01:45:05Z

JOSEPH N. MATYE, age 89. Beloved husband of Mae (nee Hanzik) (deceased); loving father of John (deceased), Michelle Steer (Paul) and Pat Mintus (Ron); grandfather of John Matye (Angie), Jen Haase (Andy) and Dianna Hunsicker (Matt); great-grandfather of Rylie and Reyna Matye, Jordan and Scarlett Haase and Grant and Avery Hunsicker; brother of John (deceased); uncle and great-uncle.
U.S. Coast Guard Veteran.
Prayer Services Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at THE MALLCHOK FUNERAL HOME, 5660 RIDGE RD., PARMA, OHIO at 11 a.m. Funeral Mass St. Charles Borromeo Church at 11:30 a.m. Entombment private.

FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS AT THE FUNERAL HOME MONDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.
Family suggests memorial contributions to Holy Family Home, 6707 State Rd., Parma, OHIO 44134. www.cleveland.com/obits

Chester Zyznar

Contribution — 2013-05-12 19:32:02Z

CANFIELD – Chester “Chet” Zyznar, 88, who passed away peacefully the evening of May 10, 2013.

Born May 2, 1925, in Youngstown, Ohio(Mahoning County) Chet was the son of Joseph and Julia Zyznar.

Chet was a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and “Papa Chet” who recently became a great-grandpa when he welcomed Mason Zyznar, who always put a smile on his face, into the family.

After graduating from Woodrow Wilson High in 1943, he served in the U.S. Navy during World War II on the LCI No. 337, where he was a Motor Machinist Mate, 2nd class, and received the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, four Bronze Star Medals, WWII Victory Medal, and the Philippine Liberation Medal.

Chet joined the Youngstown Fire Department in 1952, retiring as an engineer in 1982 from Station No. 8.
After retirement he followed his passion for golf to become co-owner of Spring Lakes Golf Course at Lake Milton for the next 26 years.

In the brief time before his death, he was blessed with the opportunity to visit and talk with many loved ones, and enjoyed, as he said, “the most unexpected and wonderful birthday parties.”

He will always be remembered by his high school sweetheart and best friend, Lucille Zyznar, whom he married in 1947 and with whom he celebrated a 65th wedding anniversary last July.
He was blessed with three children and grandchildren, Joyce Zyznar Kelly (Joe) and their children, Matthew and Alex of Atlanta, Judith Zyznar of Canfield, Ohio and Gary Zyznar (Sue) of Poland and his children, Jeffrey Zyznar of San Diego, Jennifer Zyznar of Chicago and Jonathan Zyznar and his son, Mason of Poland, Ohio.

Also, he leaves a sister, Stella Wozniak of California.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bernice Checkel, and his brother, Stanley Zyznar.

He was an especially accomplished bowler and golfer, and loved working in his yard and sharing his beloved game of golf with his grandson, Matthew.

Visitation hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave. in Boardman, Ohio.
There will be funeral services on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 9 a.m. at the Rossi Brothers & Lellio Funeral Home in Boardman followed by a 10 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial at St. Michael Church in Canfield, Ohio.

Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Chet’s family.

TWIN - Mary Belle Tooill Murdock

Contribution — 2013-05-12 16:50:01Z

SEBRING, Ohio – There will be funeral services on Monday, May 13, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home, 4221 Market St. in Boardman, Ohio for Mary Belle Murdock, 86, known as “Mary,” who died Thursday morning, May 9, 2013, at Salem Community Hospital.

Mary was born May 25, 1926, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) the daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (Gilbert) Tooill.
She lived in the Youngstown and Campbell, Ohio area her entire life until recently moving to Copeland Oaks in Sebring.

Mary was a homemaker and worked as a waitress and barmaid in Campbell, Ohio.

Mary is survived by a daughter, Jeanine (Matthew) Baxter of Alliance, Ohio; a son, John (Nancy) Banks of Warren, Ohio; a sister, Lucille Sturdevant of Sebring, Ohio; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter, Patience Marie.

Besides her parents, Mary was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Banks; a brother, John (Jack) and sister-in-law, Virginia Tooill; her twin sister, Clara Belle Smith-Spradlin; a sister, Irene; brother-in-law Carl Johnson and her brother-in-law Carl Sturdevant; and good friend Charles R. Nearhoof Jr.

Family and friends may call on Monday, May 13, 2013, from noon until 1 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home in Boardman.

Please visit www.Thompsonfh1932.com to view this notice and send condolences.

Mahoning

Re: obituary on Sadie Abbott

sclementz_jroyer — 2013-05-12 16:17:27Z

Thank you!

Re: obituary on Sadie Abbott

yugichick — 2013-05-12 06:20:48Z

Last name of West? I found one for that day and in that paper for Sadie Abbott West.

Re: retrieve/enlarge an obituary

yugichick — 2013-05-12 05:55:05Z

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lrhogan16 — 2013-05-10 02:38:24Z

I'm looking for an obituary from Nov. 1977 in Orange, CA for Linda (Buttram) Hogan but am having trouble locating a free search engine that goes back past 2000. Any ideas?

Mary Carol McCaleb Ferguson

Contribution — 2013-05-09 21:26:46Z

Mary Carol “Mac” Ferguson passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 25 in Gibsonia, Pa., just four days shy of her 89th birthday.

She was born Mary Carol McCaleb in Covington, Virginia, the second of two children.
Having an understated precociousness and perfect pitch, she learned to play the piano by listening to her older brother Tom’s lessons.
By her early teenage years, she was playing for various Kiwanis and Rotarian club gatherings and had become the organist at her local church.
She graduated from high school at 16, and although offered a music scholarship to college, she chose instead to pursue other interests and attended Lynchburg College.

War and marriage to Emory T. Judy interrupted her college years, but as the new bride of an Air Corps pilot, Mac decided to study for and earned a private pilot license. Post-WWII.
They moved to Yellow Springs, Ohio where Emory attended Antioch on the GI Bill, and together they had four children.
They divorced in 1963, and soon thereafter, Mac married Arthur C. Ferguson, whom she would describe as the love of her life.

Mac was always grateful for the environment of Yellow Springs, and while not particularly outgoing, she impressed all who met her with her quick, lively, sardonic wit and her far-reaching intellect.
In those early years, she held a variety of jobs, ultimately joining the faculty of Antioch College, where she was a student advisor in the Education Abroad Department until the mid-’70s.
Concurrently, for many years Mac was the organist and intermittent choir director for the United Methodist Church, continuing her membership there until her death.

Throughout her life, Mac’s love of learning led her to study such varied subjects as yoga, tai chi, astrology, Native American history and traditions and the Spanish language.
She became a Usui Reiki practitioner and also earned a Master of Humanities degree in philosophy from the University of Dayton.
In retirement, both she and Art enjoyed attended many Elderhostels, particularly in the Southwest (motoring there in a yellow VW camper bus, he at the wheel, she reading aloud to him on the journey), as well as participating in World Future Society conventions.
They also edited manuscripts for a few local authors.

Mac was preceded in death by her husband Art Ferguson, son Todd Judy and step-daughter Michelle Atkins. She is survived by her daughters Carol Kean and Pat Fici, son Timblin Judy, step-daughter Alix Davidson and step-son Dirk Ferguson, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Jake.
Per Mac’s request, there will be no memorial service. But she says, “Hey.”
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Covington is an independent city in the U.S. state of Virginia, located at the confluence of Jackson River and Dunlap Creek. It is surrounded by Alleghany County, of which it is also the county seat.

CIONNI Joseph Jack, Sr.

Contribution — 2013-05-09 21:20:47Z

CIONNI, Joseph Jack, Sr., 77, of Follansbee, West Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013, at Weirton Medical Center.

He was born on Dec. 8, 1935, in Follansbee, WV, a son of the late Camillo and Viola (Falbo) Cionni.

Joe graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central in 1953.

In his early years he was a self-employed contractor and was an avid cabinet maker having owned Cionni Cabinet Company.
He later worked for 30 years out of the Ohio Carpenters Union Local 186 in Steubenville, OH.

Joe was a member of the Follansbee Garibaldi Lodge and Past President.

His true passion in life was being an Elk.
He was member of the Wellsburg Elks Lodge (B.P.O.E. 1553) for 40 years and was made a lifetime honorary member of the lodge. He was also a Past Exalted Ruler.

Joe was a member of the West Virginia State Elk Association and Past State President and Past District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler.

Joe is survived by the love of his life his wife of 57 years, Betty (Verner) Cionni whom he married on June 25, 1955; four children, Joseph J. Cionni, Jr., Follansbee, WV, Bruce Cionni, Wellsburg, WV, Jeffrey (Sally) Cionni and Kimberly Cionni both of Follansbee, WV; one brother, Jack (Jone) Cionni, Follansbee, WV; one sister, Marie (Ronald) Work, Hartville, OHIO; five grandchildren, Joseph Cionni, III, Camilla Cionni, Bryan Cionni, Taylor Thompson, and Allena Cox; two great-grandchildren, Joseph Cionni, IV and Lilia Newman

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 9th, 2013 from 6-8 p.m. and Friday, May 10th from 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home, 669 Main St., Follansbee, WV.

Elk's services will be held on Friday at 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 11th at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, in Follansbee, WV .

Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Follansbee, WV.

Condolences may be sent to: www.mullenbachfh.com

Follansbee is a city in Brooke County, West Virginia, United States, located along the Ohio River. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville, West Virginia-OH Metropolitan Statistical Area

Joan Patricia Barker

Contribution — 2013-05-09 11:59:57Z

ZANESVILLE: Joan Patricia Barker, 92, of Zanesville, Ohio passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at Emeritus at North Hills.

She was born on March 17, 1921, in Birmingham, England, a daughter of the late Horace William and May Florence Molin Bush. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church.

Surviving are a son, Dale (Starr) Barker of Traverse City, MI; a daughter, Carol Thompson of Zanesville, OH; and three grandchildren, Brian (Angie) Morrison, Cristopher (Fiancée Deede) Morrison, and Troy Barker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Barker; a brother, Peter Vernon Bush; and a sister, Pauline Margaret Bourne.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the St. James Episcopal Church, 155 North 6th Street, Zanesville with Rev. Robert E. Willmann and Rev. Kathryn P. Clausen officiating.
Joan will be inurned with her husband in the St. James Episcopal Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Episcopal Church, 155 North 6th Street, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Beverly M. Stamm Sall

Contribution — 2013-05-08 21:38:47Z

Obituary

Beverly M. Stamm Sall, 89, of Cadiz, died Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at the Harrison County Home.
She was born June 24, 1923 in Canton, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry R. "Hank" Sall in 2002 and by a step-son, Bob Sall.

Beverly was an Avon Representative for fifty years and loved her Boston Terriers and her frog garden.

Surviving are a son, Bob (Patsy) Stamm of Cataula, GA; two daughters, Judy (Willie) Carman of Hopedale, Ohio and Karen (George) LaCross of Cadiz, OH; eight grandchildren: Rae Ann Sowers, Chad (Bonnie) LaCross, Ryan (Amanda) LaCross, Jonathan LaCross, Bob (Pamela) Stamm, Tim (Krista) Knight, Denise Boudreau and Jill (Mike) Freeman; eleven great grandchildren; two step-sons, Rick (Mariann) Sall of CA and T.A. (Marcy) Sall of Scio, Ohio.

Friends may call Thursday, May 9 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, where funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Donna Bishop, of the Word of Truth Church, officiating.

Burial will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Home, 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Rd., Cadiz, OH 43907.

Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Richard DeOnofrio

Contribution — 2013-05-08 15:13:26Z

AUSTINTOWN, OH – Richard DeOnofrio, 66, passed away May 5, 2013, at his residence.

Born Jan. 26, 1947, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) he was the son of Robert and Irene (Fleece) DeOnofrio.

Richard served our country in the U.S. Air Force.

Richard married Mary Sloan on March 23, 1974, and together they had four wonderful children.

Richard worked for G.M. Lordstown, Ohio in the stamping department, retiring in 2001.

He was a member of Local 1714, American Federation of Musicians-Local 86-242, Saxon Club and Youngstown Area Tropical Fish Club.
He was a Saxophone player for more than 50 years and had played for several area bands.

Survivors include his wife; daughters, Kristen (Joshua Nicholas) DeOnofrio of Lake Milton, Ohio and Kerri DeOnifrio of Austintown; son Richard (Sue) DeOnofrio Jr. of Port St. Lucie, Fla.; sister Roberta (Chuck) Dorsey of Boardman, Ohio and grandchildren Miranda and Logan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter Kimberly A. DeOnofrio.

Private services were held Tuesday, May 7, 2013.

Family and friends may visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to view this obituary and send condolences.

Edward C. Naufzinger, Sr.

Contribution — 2013-05-08 12:38:55Z

Edward C. Naufzinger, Sr.

GALION: Edward C. Naufzinger Sr., 91, Galion, Ohio died Sunday, May 5, 2013 at Magnolia Terrace, Galion, after a short illness.

Edward was born in Bucyrus, Ohio on August 11, 1921 to the late Edward J. and Sophia W. (Bassler) Naufzinger.

He married Ruth C. Albert on July 27, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY and she preceded him September 28, 2011.

He was a graduate of Bucyrus High School, Bucyrus.

Edward retired in 1974 from the former Perfection-Cobey Steel Body, Galion as a maintenance foreman.

Edward served in the U.S. Navy during WWII serving for three years in the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. He fought in seven campaigns and was awarded one Silver Star and two Bronze Stars.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Galion.

He was a member of the American Legion, Galion, Life Member of Disabled American Veterans #100, Bucyrus and was Past Commander.
He was very proud of his grandchildren and enjoyed woodworking and yard work.

He is survived by his son Edward C. & Dianne Naufzinger, Jr., Galion; his two granddaughters: Kimberly Crosswhite and Erika Fuson; his five great-grandchildren: Joshua & Mikeala Crosswhite, Marissa Henkel, Colton Powell and Coen Fuson; his great-great-grandson Carter Crosswhite; and his two nieces and nephews in Bucyrus, OH.

He was preceded in death by his two sisters: Violet Shutt and Catherine Krantz.

A graveside service in Fairview Cemetery will be held at a later date with Pastor Matt Wheeler officiating.

Military honors will follow the service and be conducted by the U.S. Navy and the Galion/Crestline Veterans Organizations.

The Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Galion is honored to have served the family of Edward C. Naufzinger, Sr.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, 127 S. Columbus Street, Galion, Ohio 44833.

Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com.

Samuel A. Mansueti

Contribution — 2013-05-08 12:35:18Z

CRESTLINE: Samuel A. Mansueti, 88, of Crestline, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 5, 2013.

Sam was born in Crestline on August 4, 1924 to the late Louis and Pasquelina (Renaldi) Mansueti.

He married Mildred I. Fry in 1943 and she preceded him in death in 2005,

Sam lived most of his life in Crestline, OH

He was a veteran of the U S. Navy serving in both World War II and the Korean Conflict.

After his discharge from the Navy he worked at several area companies including Burch Corporation and Dominion Electric.
He then received an Associate Degree from Franklin Technical College, now Franklin University, and worked for several years at Oliver Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio.
His final career and passion was making pizzas as the owner of Mansueti's Pizza in Crestline, Shelby, and Galion.

In addition to making pizzas, Sam loved fishing.
He organized many fishing trips to Canada for family and friends.
He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sam was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #2920, Crestline and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline.

He is survived by his daughter Karen and Brad Cowan, Powell, his two grandsons: Eric and Audrey Cowan, Powell, and Kevin and Amy Cowan, Dublin: four great-grandchildren: Hayley, Hannah, Ben and Kate, his nieces: Diana and Dave DeGreve, Amelia and Chuck Wallace and his nephew Carl and Marcia Giordano.

He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law Lillian and Carl Giordano.

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, Crestline with Deacon William Horning officiating.
Burial will follow in Bellville Cemetery, Bellville, Ohio. Full military honors will be given at the graveside by the U.S. Navy and the Crestline/Galion veterans organizations.

Memorial contributions may be made to Home Health Care & Hospice in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be made to the family at masfh.com

Published in the News Journal on May 8, 2013

David Charles Sodeman

Contribution — 2013-05-06 13:42:36Z

STRUTHERS, OH - David Charles Sodeman, 54, died Saturday, May 4, 2013, at his home.

Dave was born April 21, 1959, in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County) a son of Harold and Ruth Thompson Sodeman.

He was a 1977 graduate of Struthers High School.
Mr. Sodeman worked for General Extrusions from 1979 until 2009.

An avid sports fan, he enjoyed cheering on the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers. Dave was also a huge fan of Ozzy Osbourne.

He is survived by his wife, the former Laura S. Nesbitt, whom he married Jan. 8, 1984; three children, James (Tara) Sodeman of Struthers, Jessica Sodeman of Weatherford, Okla., and David Woloschak of Phoenix; two grandsons, Jordan Woloschak and Colton Sodeman; two sisters, Barbara (Glen) Weeks of Phoenix and Ruth (Joe) Scodari of Philadelphia; and brother, Paul Sodeman of Struthers, Ohio.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by two brothers, Harold “Sonny” and James Sodeman.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers, Ohio.

Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Visit www.beckerobits.com to send condolences.

Andrew P. Pavliga

Contribution — 2013-05-06 13:37:17Z

CAMPBELL, OH – Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at the Wasko Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. John Catholic Church, for Andrew P. Pavliga, 86, who passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side Saturday evening, May 4, 2013.

Andrew was born April 29, 1927, in Campbell, Ohio the son of Martin and Mary Sztrasnak Pavliga.

He was a graduate of Campbell Memorial High School and a lifelong area resident.

Andrew was a member of the U.S. Army and a veteran of World War II in the Army Armored Division, honorably discharged in 1946.

He was employed at Republic Steel Corporation in the Accounting Department for over 40 years, retiring in 1984 as a supervisor.

Andrew was a member of Christ the Good Shepherd Parish at St. John Catholic Church.

He loved flying, sailing, fishing, canoeing and all outdoor sports and activities.

Andrew flew with Watson Flying Club in eastern Ohio/western Pennsylvania. He was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association.
He was an amateur photographer with a number of individuals and businesses employing his service over the years.

Lately, the biggest joy in his life was spending time with his grandchildren.

Most recently, he enjoyed the time he spent fishing, canoeing and hiking with his grandson, Connor, attending his grandson, Tyler’s sports functions, and traveling to Columbus to spend time with his grandchildren, Kara, Adam and Luke.

Andrew leaves to cherish his memory, his daughter, Joni (Keith Lenhart) Frklech of Boardman; his son, Rick (Joan) Pavliga of Columbus; a sister, Betty (Rudy) Schlosser of Campbell; and his grandchildren, Tyler and Connor Frklech of Boardman and Kara, Adam, and Luke Pavliga of Columbus; and his former wife, Virginia. He also leaves behind numerous nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Evelyn Marie Pavliga, an infant son; brothers, Frank and John Pavliga; and sisters, Ann Cabasino and Kathy Witt.

The Pavliga family has entrusted their loved one to the care of the Wasko Funeral Home and will receive friends Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m.

The Pavliga family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of the Valley in Andrew’s name.

Visit www.waskofamily.com to view this obituary and send the Pavliga Family condolences.

William Allen Leyman

Contribution — 2013-05-06 13:34:58Z

GREENFORD TOWNSHIP – William “Bill” Allen Leyman, died at home on May 3, 2013, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 3, 1945, in Salem, Ohio the son of the late Henry Glen and Lydia (Muller) Leyman.

Bill resided in Salem, Ohio all of his life.

He attended Western Reserve High School and served in the Army from 1962 to 1965, where he was a paratrooper, a medical specialist, and decorated as a sharp shooter of the M-14 rifle. Bill was a welder for over 45 years, retiring from Moore Specialty in Salem in 2007.

Bill enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and as he called it “just tinkering around.”

He is survived by the love of his life for over 40 years, Rebecca (Gorby) Leyman, whom he married on Sept. 15, 1972; his loving children, Angela (Eric) Rayl of Negley and Matthew (Dorothy) Leyman of Salem; his wonderful grandchildren, Lindsey (Jason) Fitzgerald, Lexsey Bieber and Gabriel Leyman; and one great-granddaughter, Dezerae Fitzgerald.

Bill is also survived by four brothers and eight sisters, Richard Leyman of California, Patricia Apostolos of Mansfield, Daisy Berlechick of Hawaii, Mildred Reese of Salem, Connie Davey and Linda Soccorsey of Mineral Ridge, Ohio, Twila Wiemer of Youngstown, Mark Leyman of Lake Milton, Ohio, Phillip Leyman of Boardman, Paul Leyman of Columbus, Darlene Martino of Florida, and Deborah Leyman of Youngstown, OH.

He is also survived by his father and mother -in-law, Harry and Dorothy Gorby of Salem, and several very special brother and sisters-in-law.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers Thomas, Daniel, and Theodore Leyman.

As per Bill’s wishes, there will be no services held.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services in Salem.

Please visit www.apgreenisenfh.com to sign the guestbook

Wilma Irene Kasiewicz

Contribution — 2013-05-06 13:32:52Z

GIRARD, OH - Wilma Irene Kasiewicz, 77, died at 6:09 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at the St. Joseph Health Center in Warren, Ohio.

She was born in Scottdale, Pa. on April 20, 1936, the daughter of Matthew and Gladys (Wiltrout) Kozak.

She enjoyed cooking and watching cooking shows on television.

She cherished the time spent with activities and games with her children and grandchildren.

A loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, Wilma is survived by her husband, Henry L. Kasiewicz, whom she married on June 4, 1952; five children, Dennis (Catherine) Kasiewicz, Ted Kasiewicz of Girard, Marian (George) Schorsten of Boardman, Thomas (Patricia) Kasiewicz of Niles, and Andrew (Cindy) Kasiewicz of Niles; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Wilda (Ron) Hoffer of Acme, Pa.; three brothers, Waide (Alberta) Kozak of Mt. Pleasant, Pa., Wilbert (Martha) Kozak of Scottsdale, Ariz., Wayne (Bonnie) Kozak of White, Pa.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, May 8, 2013, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 1 p.m. at St. Stephen Church. Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant.

Burial will be at Kerr Cemetery.

Visit www.holetonyuhasz.com to send condolences.

Lawrence Edward Holisky

Contribution — 2013-05-06 13:30:13Z

GREENFORD TOWNSHIP – Lawrence (Larry) Edward Holisky, 65, died at 1:06 p.m. Friday, May 3, 2013, at Salem Community Hospital.

He was born on Nov. 9, 1947, in Salem, Ohio to Gloria ( Bergman ) Holisky and the late George Holisky.

He was retired from GM Lordstown, Ohio auto assembly plant.

He was a former longtime member of the Greenford Ruritans and umpired and long active with the Green-Beaver Baseball. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.

After retirement, he stayed active with the GM retirees group, served on the prayer team and remained active at the Greenford Christian Church, where he was a member.

In addition to his mother of Columbiana, he is survived by his wife, the former Mary Daugherty, whom he married on March 24, 1972; his children, Melanie (James Jr.) Lanterman of Austintown, Larry (Krista) Holisky Jr. of Salem, Nicole (Barry) Frost of Salem, and Joseph (Rori) Holisky of Atlanta; siblings George Holisky Jr. of Washingtonville, Elaine (Jerry) Scullion of Phoenix, and Tina Jurjavcic of East Palestine, Ohio; and eight grandchildren.

Services will be held on Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Greenford Christian Church with the Rev. Sean Kelly officiating.

The burial will be at Greenford Christian Church Cemetery.

A time of visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the church.

The family is asking that memorial contributions to be made to the family to help with the expenses of the funeral.

Please visit www.apgreenisenfh.com to sign the guest book or read the complete obituary.

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Arbaugh-Pearce-Greenisen & Sons Funeral and Cremation Services in Salem.

Re: Walther, Bobby Neal

johncaspole1 — 2013-05-06 05:43:13Z

My father in law John N Villies served in WWII with Bobby. He often spoke of Bobby..... In his memoirs he wrote about Bobby and stayed in contact with him over the years. Old war buddies never forgot each other.

Obituary For Roderick Theodore Daye

Calbrasken2 — 2013-05-06 05:03:23Z

Roderick Theodore Daye Has passed away March 22 1992 Leaving Behind His Wife Eureka Capri Daye and his sons Devin Bowen Daye, Brant Standford Daye, And Kyle Roderick Theodore Daye.

He is buried in Fremont
Alameda County
California, USA
Plot: BL.1-UG; Row C; Space 3
He was Cremated at his Request.

Love You Dad

Betty L. Solenbarger

Contribution — 2013-05-03 11:17:32Z

ROSEVILLE: Betty L. Solenbarger, 85, of Roseville, Ohio passed away at 4:25 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Adams Lane Care Center, Zanesville, Ohio.

She was born on July 24, 1927, in Roseville, Ohio a daughter of the late Jesse and Belva Forgrave Solenbarger. She was a graduate of Roseville High School Class of 1946. She was a pottery employee at Brush and Friendship Potteries and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Surviving are her caring friends, Sona, Becky, Rick, Cindy and Lisa Marshall.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Raymond Solenbarger; and a sister, Doris Ardrey.

No calling hours or services will be observed. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May, 4, 2013 2013 at Rose Hill Cemetery with Pastor Al Laese officiating.

To send a note of condolence to the Solenbarger Family: visit www.snoufferfuneralhome.com, find us on Facebook or call our caring staff at (740) 697-7777.

Sylvia Jechura

Contribution — 2013-05-02 19:55:40Z

Sylvia Jechura passed away on April 29, 2013, at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center.
She was born on December 11, 1926, to Joseph and Stella (Kania) Karnikowski in Toledo, OHIO.

Sylvia was known lovingly as "Busia" to her five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
There was always a smile on her face, a flower in her hair and a warm greeting for all who crossed her path.
Sylvia was a member of St. Adalbert Parish and later one of the founding members of Regina Coeli Parish. She served as leadership in the Girl Scouts of NW Ohio, member of the St. Francis Guild, member of the Salesians and member of many special clubs along with her life-long friend Virginia Wozniak.

Sylvia was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio where she met Sylvester "Shake" Jechura and married on August 5, 1944. They had two daughters, Susan and Sharon.
Sylvia enjoyed the camaraderie on race nights at Toledo Raceway Park, which was founded by her late husband, Shake, along with his brothers Skip, Chet and Eddie.
After selling their interest in Raceway Park in 1988, they retired to Florida where they spent the next 22 years. Sylvia returned to Toledo after the death of her husband of 65 years, to be closer to her family.

Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband, Shake Jechura; daughters, Susan (Jechura) Wagner and Sharon Jechura, and her parents, Joseph and Stella Karnikowski.

She is survived by her grandchildren, Carey (Don) Manders, Dion (Lea-Ann) Wilson, Amy (Dennis) Kazmierczak, Kelly (Mason) Manders, Dion Hall and Steven (Julie) Suzor; 9 great-grandchildren; goddaughter, Martha Majewski; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to the loving staff at West Park Place, Senior Care Management and the caring doctors and nurses at St. Vincent Hospital.

Family and friends may visit Saturday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. at Sujkowski Funeral Home Northpointe, 114 E. Alexis Rd., where members of the Regina Coeli Altar Rosary Society and the Salesians will lead a Rosary at 10:00 a.m.

A Memorial Service will follow at 10:30 a.m.
Interment will be private in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Published in Toledo Blade from May 1 to May 2, 2013

BAHNA Donald G. Jr.

Contribution — 2013-05-02 19:35:13Z

Bahna, Donald G. Jr. "Don", age 48, of Knoxville, TN departed this life on April 20, 2013.
Don was born in Toledo, Ohio on November 27, 1964.

Don graduated from Sylvania Northview High School in Sylvania, Ohio, in 1983, where he was a four-year varsity wrestler.
He went on to graduate from The Ohio State University in 1987 with a BS in Circulatory Technology. At OSU he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau fraternity and remained a proud and loyal Buckeye, always looking forward to cheering on the Bucs in the Horseshoe each year.

After graduation he was employed at Medical College of Ohio Hospital for four years as a perfusionist (heart/lung machine) until relocating to Knoxville in 1991 to work at Baptist Hospital.

In 1998 Don joined Daryl Mitchell and George Georgiafandis to form Volunteer Perfusion, a private partnership which provides perfusion services to Ft. Sanders, Parkwest and Oak Ridge Hospitals.
He retired in December, 2012, due to illness.

In his personal and professional life, Don earned the respect, admiration and love of all whose lives he touched. He had a fantastic memory, a sensitive spirit, and a wonderful wit. He captured the essence of an individual's humor with spot-on imitations.

As a father, he always put his children first and he inspired so many with his devotion and commitment to raising them.
As a son, brother, nephew and friend he always saw the good in everyone and his friends were friends for life. Those friends were there with support, good deeds, and prayers during the time when he needed them most.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Donald G. Bahna.

He is survived by his cherished children, Alex and Chloe Bahna; mother, Kay Bahna of Sylvania, OHIO; sisters, Carrie Hanley (Rik) of Williamsburg, VA, Connie Helms of Seminole, FL; brother, David Bahna of Northglenn, CO; nieces, Amelia Helms and Maija Miettinen; nephews, Dylan Helms and Kai Miettinen; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Whitney and Juha Miettinen; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Jannie and Charles Swatzson; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th, 2013at the Click Funeral Home Middlebrook Chapel.
A Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, April 29th, at All Saints Catholic Church.
There will be a memorial Mass to celebrate his life at St Joseph Church, Sylvania Ohio on Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. with burial in Sylvania, OH.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Don's memory for esophageal cancer research.
Checks can be sent to: OSU Medical Center Office of Development, 660 Ackerman Road, P.O. Box 183112, Columbus, Ohio 43218. Please include Don's name on the check and fund # 303266.

Don was his father's "hero", his mother's most tender heart, and his brother and sisters' funniest memory-keeper. www.clickfh.com

Published in Toledo Blade from April 24 to May 8, 2013

Walter Powazki - Lochwinowicze, Poland to Ohio

Contribution — 2013-05-02 12:02:33Z

POWAZKI WALTER POWAZKI, of Lakewood, Ohio passed away peacefully, after a long illness, on April 30th, 2013. Walter was born in Lochwinowicze, Poland on September 26, 1928, to Vincent and Maria Powazki.

Walter worked as a Mechanical Engineer (PE) for Davy McKee, for over 20 years.
He designed high pressure boilers for use all over the world.
He graduated from high school, while attached to the Polish Army under British Command in Egypt and London.
He received his diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Dundee Technical College in Scotland.
Prior to the onset of his illness, he had been actively involved in the Sikorski Veterans Group SWAP 203 and the Polish-American Cultural Center.
He received the Kresy Siberia Cross from the President of Poland, acknowledging his deportation to Siberia for three years, during W.W.II.
Walter is survived by his wife, Ruth Powazki of 50 years; his children, Ed (Debbie) Powazki and Barbara (Idy) Sall; grandchildren Sarah, Nathan, Micah, Louison, and Adam; sisters, Danuta Stevens and Stefania Daliani; nieces and nephews.
Walter is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Teresa, and his daughter, Mary.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Holy Family Hospice in Parma, OHIO, or the Polish American Cultural Center, 6501 Lansing Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44105

Viewing will be held at 10 a.m., followed by funeral mass at 11 a.m., on Friday, May 3, at the Church of St. Luke the Evangelist (Clifton at Bunts Rd.) Lakewood, OHIO.
Burial will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.

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Sharon Smiechewicz Bahleda

Contribution — 2013-05-02 02:21:38Z

SHARON "SHARY" A. BAHLEDA (nee Smiechewicz), age 58, passed away April 26, 2013 from metastatic breast cancer.
Beloved high school sweetheart and wife for the best 34 years of Joseph (her 'Joey B'); loving mother of the two best things in her life: Julianne Kapis (Robert) and Kimberly Scott (Nathan); dearest daughter "Shorty" of Walter and Loretta Smiechewicz (both deceased); cherished sister and very best friend of Sandra Skitzki (Raymond) and dear sister of Walter "The Amazing Spiderman" Smiechewicz (Nandita); loving "Auntie Steve" of Jennifer Skitzki; dear aunt of Mike (Amy) and Matt Skitzki (Play me out Matt!); dear friend and neighbor to her two backyard pool buddies, (next door Mom) Joann Koss and (personal nurse) Diane Lapars. Miss Shary to her co-workers, the parents and so many children at the Goddard School in Independence, Ohio. Sister-in-law, aunt, cousin, niece and friend to many others.
She wanted to thank everyone for being part of her wonderful, full and very blessed life.
Come celebrate and remember Shary.
The family suggests contributions in Shary's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or The Cleveland Clinic.
Friends may call at RYBICKI & SON, A GOLDEN RULE FUNERAL HOME, 4640 TURNEY RD., where services will be held Friday, May 3 at 10:00 A.M. and at St. Therese Church, Granger Rd. at 10:30 A.M.
Ennichment All Saints Cemetery. MEMORIAL GATHERING: THURSDAY 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M. www.RybickiFuneralHome.com

Published in The Plain Dealer from May 1 to May 2, 2013

Helen Amnasan Androne

Contribution — 2013-05-02 02:17:38Z

ANDRONE HELEN ANDRONE (nee Amnasan), age 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana formerly of Cleveland, Ohio; devoted wife of Peter (deceased); beloved mother of Bob (Joni), Ray (Jane), Lynn (Charles) Brickman, Alan (Donna), Philip (Jenny) and Lisa; dearest grandmother of Chris, Jenny, Matthew, Peter, Alex, Leah, Sydney, Madison and Benjamin; great-grandmother of Elicia, Elanna, Estella, Emily, Evan and Henry; dearest sister of Octavian, Cornel (deceased), Victoria and Marie.
1944 graduate of Colinwood High, Helen was a "Rosie the Riveter" during WWII. Married 66 years, a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother.
All funeral service Thursday at 12:30 pm. at St. Mary Romanian Orthodox Cathedral, 3256 Warren Rd., Cleveland, Ohio. Family will receive friends at church from 12:00 (NOON). Interment Sunset Cemetery. www.craciunfuneralhomes.com

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Published in The Plain Dealer on May 1, 2013

Jerry S. Razum

Contribution — 2013-05-01 01:14:28Z

AUSTINTOWN – A memorial Mass will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church for Jerry S. Razum, 60, who died Sunday afternoon, April 28, 2013 at the Valley Renaissance Care Center in Boardman, Ohio.

Jerry was born Oct. 15, 1952, in Youngstown, Ohio the son of Steven J. and Madeline (Bishop) Razum.

He was a 1970 graduate of Ursuline High School and later worked at General Fireproofing as a press operator.

He was an avid bowler and had rolled two perfect 300 games.

He is survived by a sister, Jerlyn (Gene) Carney of Salem, Ohio; a niece, Keri (Joe) Duncan; and three great-nephews, Connor, Mason and Cameron Duncan, all of Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Burial will be with his parents at Resurrection Cemetery.

Professional arrangements are by the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Austintown Chapel.

Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this tribute and to send condolences.

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Rebecca Way Nery

Contribution — 2013-05-01 01:08:34Z

COLUMBIANA – Rebecca W. Nery died Friday, April 26, 2013, at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Inverness, Florida.

The third of four daughters, Becky was born on June 21, 1944, to Lewis and Virginia Way.

She was a lifelong Columbiana, Ohio resident and devoted much of her time and energy to the community.

Becky graduated from Columbiana High School and attended Allegheny College, where she met her future husband, Victor W. Nery.
She was an instructor of water safety instructors, was a member of the women’s synchronized swimming team, and completed her bachelor’s degree in education at Indiana University in Bloomington, Ind.
They married on June 12, 1965.

Establishing their home in Columbiana, Becky and Vic raised three boys who are now married and have their own families, Vic and Laura (Morgan and Matt) of Columbiana, David and Bridget (Andrew, Ava, Eleanor and William) of Wiscasset, Maine and Mike and Katie (Natalie and Olivia) of Asheville, N.C.

Becky served her hometown as Park Board President, Village Council member, and was one of the original members of the Columbiana Community Foundation.
She was the founder of the Firestone Park Festival of the Arts, was instrumental in rebuilding the Columbiana Park pool, and received the Citizen of the Year Award.
The Nerys have been active members of the Salem Golf Club, and in recent years have spent winters at their second home in Florida.

Her husband, Vic; her children and their families; as well as her sisters, Polly (Frank) Boston, Sally (Orvis) Kinney and Margie Way survive her.

Becky has many friends both in Columbiana and Florida who will remember her with love for the kind and caring person she was.

Calling hours will be held at the Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home in Columbiana on Friday, May 3, 2013, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 10 to 11 a.m.

Funeral services will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with the Reverend Charles Ready officiating.

Burial will follow at Columbiana Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorial contributions be sent to the Columbiana Community Foundation, 11 South Main St., Columbiana, OH 44408.

Please visit www.familycareservices.com to sign the register and to send condolences.

William Walton Morris

Contribution — 2013-05-01 01:05:44Z

NILES, OH – William Walton Morris, 82, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

He was born March 24, 1931, in Augusta, Ga., a son of the late Lamar and Frances Hickman Morris.

He married Gisela Burgdorf on Feb. 25, 1956.

He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Charleston, his Masters Degree from Duke University and his Doctorate from John Hopkins University.
He was a cost analyst with Thomas Steel and was a Professor at several universities, including Franklin and Marshall University, the College of Charleston, the University of North Carolina and Florida State University.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Korean War.

Walton was a member of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church and S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. (Barbershop Quartet Singing)

Memories of Walton will be carried on by his three sons, James Morris of Niles, Ohio, Thomas (Roxane) Morris of Howland, Ohio and David (Angela) Morris of Youngstown, OH; his daughter, Katherine (Kent) Hall of Charleston, S.C.; brother, Ernest (Ellen) Morris of Winston Salem, N.C.; and six grandchildren, Gregory and Jeffrey Hall, Robert, Jonnah, David Jr. and Spencer Morris.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Gisela Burgdorf Morris; and two grandchildren, Grace Morris and Douglas Hall.

Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 3, 2013, at St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church, where the Rev. Dee Emmert will officiate.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. on May 2, 2013, at Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

Walton will be laid to rest at Pineview Memorial Park in Warren, Ohio. (Trumbull County)

The family requests that material contributions be made to St. Mark Lutheran Church, 571 Parkman Road SW, Warren, OH 44485, in his memory.