Obituaries
Anna Porterfield
May 6, 2013
Anna Porterfield, wife of James (deceased). Mother of Sheryl Belle (Paul) & Judy Martin (Rade). Life long resident of Independence. Private services were held at St. Sava Orthodox Cathedral with V. Rev. Zivojin Jakovljevic officiating. Contributions may be made to Cornerstone of Hope, 5905 Brecksville Road, Independence OH 44131
Jeffery Alan Metzger
May 4, 2013
Jeffery Alan Metzger, 31, passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2013. Jeff was a Las Vegas resident since 2006, formerly from Medina, OH. He was born in Richfield on April 18, 1982. He leaves to cherish his memory, his beloved wife, Jill (Stickel), his mother, Bonnie Mullee, grandmother, Helen Metzger, sister, Melodie (Mike) Metzger-Telega. Jeff was preceded in death by...
Alexander J Ponikvar
May 2, 2013
Alexander J Ponikvar, “Coach Alex”, age 20, passed away May 2, 2013. Beloved son of Anthony M. and Laura (nee Dodge). Dear brother of Anthony B and Ariella. Loving grandson of Tony and Diane Ponikvar, Diane Dodge and William (Diane) Dodge. Dear nephew of Brian (Suzy) Ponikvar and Beth (Bill) Campbell. Cousin of Gina, Jackson, Brendan and Blake. Will...
John W Burns
Apr 25, 2013
John W. Burns, age 85, Beloved father of Jeffrey P. and J. Bradley. Dear son of John and Mary (nee Stepanek) Bernichevich (both deceased). Brother of the following deceased: George, Frances, and twin Joseph. Served his country in the US Merchant Marines and US Army. Family suggests contributions to the Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative, C/O Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer...
Timothy C Spieth
Apr 18, 2013
Timothy C. Spieth, age 70, Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Griffith). Dear father of Mark (Barb), Sarah and Matthew (Jennifer). Grandfather of 4. Brother of Marsha (Tom) Henrichs, Steve (Claudia) and Christina Richards. Son-in-law of Arlene Griffith. Tim was an active member of Brecksville Kiwanis, Brecksville Human Services, Meals on Wheels, and Americans with Disabilities Act Board. Tim will...
John A. Horvath
Apr 17, 2013
John Horvath, age 74, Loving husband of Lillian A. (nee Gluvna). Dear father of Dawn Marie (George) Horvath-Blais and Debra Lynn (Michael) Fortuna. Cherished grandfather of Nicole. Dear brother of Richard (Dorothy-deceased) and Ruth (deceased). Beloved son of John and Katherine (both deceased). Dear uncle and friend of many. Retired printer and volunteer fireman for Broadview Heights for 20...
Elton G Pay
Apr 16, 2013
Elton G. Pay, age 85, Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Higgs) (deceased). Dear father of Laura (Jerry) Cunningham and James. Loving grandfather of Lindsay (Jason) Sanders and Bryan Cunningham. Great grandfather of Kaden and Kyler. Beloved brother of Melvin (Marilyn) and Edith (George) Gynn (both deceased). Brother in law of John and Lois Wittibschlager and Ralph Higgs. Dear uncle...
Carmella "Tootie" O'Toole
Apr 14, 2013
Carmella “Tootie” O’Toole (nee Russo), beloved wife of Robert, daughter of Tony & Mary Russo (both deceased) Sister of Joseph, Josephine D’Amico, Adele DiBacco, & the following deceased: Emily Fabrizi, Don, Betty Gerchak, Katy Bonomolo, Gus & Mary Ardelia. Beloved aunt and great-aunt. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) where...
Barbara Jean Keller
Apr 7, 2013
Barbara Jean Keller, 66, beloved wife of John; Loving mother of Michael (Evangeline) and Stephanie (Brad) Hauk; Dear sister of Linda Barber. Loving aunt and friend to many. In lieu of flowers, the family asks to please consider donations to the National Parkinson's Foundation. 1501 N.W. 9th Avenue / Bob Hope Road, Miami, Florida 33136. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT...
I. Stephen Wolken
Apr 6, 2013
I.Stephen Wolken, age 70, Loving husband of Karen (deceased). Dear father of Beth (Kevin) King and Brian (Tracy). Cherished grandfather of Sarah and Katie. Brother of Larry (Lisa). Devoted grandfather and avid train lover. Dear uncle and friend of many. Family suggests contributions to Ohio Museum of Transportation and Industry, 107 Karl Street, Berea 44017. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT...
Jeanette M. Garnek
Mar 21, 2013
Jeanette Garnek (nee Kovalik), Loving wife of James (deceased). Dear mother of James Michael (Darlene) and Deborah (Jeff) Kish. Cherished grandmother of McKenzie, Hanna, Morgan, Collin, and Michael. Dear sister of Patricia (William) Ruzinok. Aunt and friend of many. Grandma to Buddy, Brutus, and Maggie. Family suggests contributions to American Diabetes Assn., 4500 Rockside Road, Suite 440, Independence, OH...
Katica Malesevic
Mar 20, 2013
Katica Malesevic, 96, Beloved mother of Ana (Anica). Former spouse of Branko (deceased).Grandmother of Dejan (Marina Stjepanovic), Daniela (Josh Lazarevich), Adriana and Jelena Markov. Great grandmother of Petar Markov. Mother-in-law of Bruce Billow. Step-grandmother of Allister. Sister of the following deceased: Evica, Sava and Arkadija. Aunt of Milica (Dusko Adamov-deceased), Vukica, Mile and Vesna Mrdjanov, all of Vojvodina, Serbia....
John Kostov
Mar 14, 2013
John Kostov, beloved husband of Zorka “Millie” (nee Blazic). Beloved father of Nancie (Vincent) D’Abate, Michael (Judy), and Lee (John) Stankus. Grandfather of Alexandra D’Abate and John and Nicole Kostov. ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, March 19 at 12 noon at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Cathedral, 6306 Broadview Road. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. V. Rev. Zivojin Jakovljevic...
Mary Ann Zucco
Mar 11, 2013
Mary Ann Zucco (nee Skladany), age 86, Loving wife of Charles (deceased). Dear mother of Gary (Diane). Cherished grandmother of Kristen, Bradley, and David. Sister of Bill (Ann) Skladany, Veronica (George) Sekerak, and Paul (Lois) Skladany. Loving aunt and friend of many. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) where services...
Mary Jo Stehura
Mar 11, 2013
Mary Jo Stehura, age 54, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2013. Beloved daughter of Ben Stehura and the late Therese Stehura; loving sister of Thomas, William (Joanne), Michael (Kathleen), Paul (Laura), and the late Joan; Beloved aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews with whom she always shared a fun game, her great, unmistakable laugh and...
William Kolba
Mar 10, 2013
William Kolba, age 91,Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Likar). Dear son of Harry Kolba and Pauline Kriz (both deceased). Dear brother of Pete Kolba (deceased) and Helen Wolski of Parma. Uncle of Keith (Sue) Likar, Gloria Lapsansky, Kathy Peshek, Cindy Kopanski and Shirley Gillespie. Retired from Norris Bros Co. 4-1-83 as a millwright foreman and supervisor instructor....
Marjorie F Dickinson
Mar 1, 2013
Marjorie Dickinson, (nee Fahey), age 84, Loving wife of David (deceased). Dear mother of Kathy (Craig) Monroe, Helen, and Joan (Mike) Good. Cherished grandmother of Bryan, Jason, and Shannon. Great grandmother of Gavin. Sister of Barb Sieber and Ed Fahey. Loving aunt and friend of many. Family suggests contributions to Catholic Charities, 1111 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, 44114. FRIENDS MAY...
Andrew V Sabol
Mar 1, 2013
Andrew V. Sabol, age 91, Loving husband of Ann (nee Juhas) (deceased). Devoted father of Nancy (Ron) Pace, Dennis (Karen), and Beverly (Dale) Blankenburg. Dear grandfather of Rick, Jeff, Russ, Jason, and Amy. Great grandfather of Christian, Brady, Isabella, and Johnny. Brother of Ann (Bob-deceased) Stang. US Navy veteran. Family suggests contributions to Seasons of Life Hospice, 9511 W....
David B Cihlar
Feb 27, 2013
David Cihlar, age 55, Loving son of Frank and Lois (both deceased). Dear brother of Paul (Jean), Tom (Claudia) and Mark (Nancie). Dear uncle “Choo Choo” of Matthew (Dawn), Meghan, Amanda and Rachael. Dear nephew of Edna. Cousin and friend of many. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE DONALD A. FAULHABER FUNERAL HOME, 7915 Broadview Road (at Sprague) where a...
Mary A Wolecki
Feb 27, 2013
Mary A. Wolecki, (nee Kotnik), age 91, born in Tomas, W. Virginia, Valedictorian of her high school class and supervisor for Spiegel Catalog sales. Beloved wife of Walter (deceased). Dear sister of Agnes Shacha and Andrew Kotnik (both deceased). Daughter of Andrew and Frances (both deceased). Aunt of Bob and Marion Gulic, Sharon Kotnik, Andrew and Mary Kotnik, and...
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