MABEL M. WITTY (nee Rosie), 78, dear sister to Thomas Rosie (Gail); loving aunt to Michael, Michele, Lisa, Shannon. Passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. Memorial service at BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 4334 PEARL ROAD, CLEVELAND FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 5-7PM. 216-741-7700 www.buschcares.com
Rest in Peace Eli Stimac
Eli Richard Stimac, Sr., 77, of Parma; beloved husband of the late Cathlynne; loving father of Eli Richard, Jr., Mary, Paul (Sue), and Barb; dear grandfather of Alec, Leah, Jackson and Lincoln; brother of the late William (the late Elsie) and the late Charles (Madeline); uncle, great-uncle and friend to many. He was known for his generous spirit. He entered into eternal life on Monday, March 14, 2016. Memorial Mass to be celebrated on Saturday, March 19 at 10 A.M. at the Church of St. Leo the Great, 4940 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, 44109. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800 www.buschcares.com
Rest in Peace Michael Squires
MICHAEL J. SQUIRES, age 61, passed away suddenly on Wednesday March 9th. Loving son of the late Irene A. (nee Kennedy) and Robert J. Squires. Beloved brother of Robert M. (Christine A.), Thomas P. (Eileen), Susanne(Victor) Donatelli, and Lawrence J. (Judith A.-dec). Cherished uncle of Richard Lojek, Sandra Leyden, Neal Squires(dec), Michael Squires, Kevin Squires, Thomas Squires, Joseph Donatelli, Thomas Donatelli, Daniel Donatelli, and Sheila Plumley. Great-uncle of many. Holy Name High School graduate class of 1973. Retired Alcoa employee. Funeral Mass Monday, March 14 at 10AM at St. Leo the Great Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends at ZABOR FUNERAL HOME 5680 PEARL RD, PARMA, OH 44129 SATURDAY 6-8PM & SUNDAY 2-4 & 6-8PM. Family request donations to be made to a charity of the your choice in Mike's name.
Published in The Plain Dealer from Mar. 11 to Mar. 13, 2016
Rest in Peace Helen Sammon
HELEN M. SAMMON, age 91. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Patrick; caring sister of the late Joseph D. Patrick (Patricia, living) and Mary Luthringer; cherished aunt of Audrey, Sandy (James), Susan (Rich) and Joe (Matt); dear great-aunt, great-great-aunt and friend of many. Helen was also a long time former employee of Alcoa. Friends may call at THE FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (OH. RT. 82), SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION THURSDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Funeral Friday 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church.
Published in The Plain Dealer on Mar. 9, 2016
Congratulations to Those Confirmed!
Congratulations to the young people and adults who received the Sacramental gift of the Holy Spirit by Bishop Roger Gries on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Rest in Peace John Szakal
JOHN E. SZAKAL age 81, beloved husband of the late Mary C. (nee Nemchak). Dear father of Kate Berlyoung (Scott) and Tom Szakal (Kelly). Loving grandfather of April and Shelley Berlyoung and Mark and Ryan Szakal. Dear brother of Margaret Szakal, Mary Cristof (deceased), Helen Urban and Lillian Merker. John graduated from St. Margaret of Hungary Elementary School in 1948, Benedictine High School in 1952 and John Carroll University in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army for two years after graduating from college. John worked as a credit union auditor and also as a housing inspector for the city of Cleveland. He was married to his beloved wife, Mary, for over 50 years. John enjoyed spending his free time walking for exercise and working in his garden and was known in Old Brooklyn for his home grown tomatoes, which he willingly shared with his neighbors. Friends received at the HOPKO FUNERAL HOME, 6020 BROADVIEW RD (S OF SNOW RD) PARMA, where services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 9:30a.m. and at St Leo The Great Church at 10a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. VISITING HOURS: FRIDAY 4-8P.M. Online condolences at: www.hopkofuneralhome.comPublished in The Plain Dealer on Mar. 2, 2016
Rest in Peace John (Jack) Habrat
JOHN "Jack" HABRAT, 73. Loving husband of Margaret (nee Bolger). Dear father of Michael (Debbie), Christopher, Suzanne Alpert (Mark), and Michelle Habrat. Grandfather of 13. Brother of Beverly Habrat. ALL FUNERAL SERVICES FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 2016 AT 10AM AT ST. LEO THE GREAT CHRUCH, 4940 Broadview Rd., Cleveland, OH. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. VISITATION THURSDAY 3-8 PM AT JARDINE FUNERAL HOME, 15822 Pearl Rd., Strongsville, OH. Interment PRIVATE. In lieu of flowers memorial donations suggested to Holy Family Hospice. Arrangements by Yurch Funeral Home www.YurchFunerals.com
Published in The Plain Dealer from Feb. 29 to Mar. 3, 2016