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Gacka (nee Caveney), Nadine M.
June 13, 1924 - May 08, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Monday 10:30am May 12, 2008 at St. Paschal Baylon Church
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Nadine M. Gacka (nee Caveney), age 84, Beloved wife of the late Raymond R.; Dear mother of Mark (wife Mary) and Jeff (wife Sue); Stepmother of Timothy (wife Patti); Grandmother of Bryan, Stephen, Patrick and Kevin; Sister of Jeanne Opalach. Funeral Mass at St. Paschal Baylon Church Monday, 10:30am. Please meet at Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery. NO VISITATION. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Catholic Charities, 1404 E. Ninth St., 8th Floor, Cleveland, OH, 44114. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.
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Lowe, James R.
June 05, 1950 - May 05, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Religious Service: Friday 11am May 09, 2008 at NewSong Church
Visitation: Thursday 2-4 & 6-8pm May 08, 2008 at NewSong Church
Interment: Western Reserve Memorial Gardens
Celebrating the life of James R. Lowe, age 57, who went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2008. Beloved husband of 31 years to Karen; Loving father of Kristi Miller (husband Ross) and Marcy Reksten (husband Mike); Grandfather of Chloe Miller; Brother of Richard (wife Sue) and the late Susan Alexander; Brother-in-law to Ron Alexander; Uncle to nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at NewSong Church, 4799 Lander Rd., Orange Village, OH 44022 Friday, 11am where the family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8pm. Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial gifts to The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross.
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Cozza (nee Betti), Concetta
March 01, 1914 - April 28, 2008
Sicily
Religious Service: Friday 1:30pm May 02, 2008 at Knollwood Cemetery
Visitation: Friday 12:30-1pm May 02, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery
Concetta "Connie" Cozza (nee Betti), Loving wife of the late Salvatore; Loving mother of JoAnn Carpenter, Louise Krutko, and Martha Arnold (husband Sam); Loving nana to Christopher and Scott Carpenter, Connie Zwegat, Daniel and John Krutko, Sarah Rowe, and Rebecca and Joshua Arnold; Loving great grandmother; Sister of John, Joseph, Anthony and Frank Betti and the following deceased: Martha Ineman, Mike, Peter, Thomas, Sam and Philip Betti; Aunt; Great aunt; Great great aunt. The family will receive friends Friday, 12:30-1pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. Graveside Service Friday, 1:30pm at Knollwood Cemetery.
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Dunbar, Jackson G.
December 11, 1918 - April 25, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Memorial Service: Saturday 1pm May 17, 2008 at Lyndhurst Presbyterian Church
Jackson G. Dunbar, age 89, Beloved husband of Lois (nee Gasker); Dear father of Joyce Chevrier (husband Dennis) and Jane Havis (husband Mark); Dear grandfather of Alison, Jennifer and Christina Chevrier and Christopher and Jenna Havis. Memorial Service at Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church, 5312 Mayfield Road, Saturday, May 17 at 1pm. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home and Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Rodgers, Kathleen
February 23, 1940 - April 16, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Tuesday 12pm April 22, 2008 at St. Philomena Church
Visitation: Private , at
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
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Kerr (nee Bowens), Mary A.
January 01, 1917 - April 15, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Saturday 11:30am April 19, 2008 at St. Clare Church
Visitation: Friday 4-8pm April 18, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Mary A. Kerr (nee Bowens), Beloved wife of 56 years to Maurice A.; Loving mother of Beth Horvath (husband Jim); Grandmother of Mark, Pat and Tim; Sister of the following deceased: Martin, John and Robert Bowens. Funeral Mass at St. Clare Church Saturday, 11:30am. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119 or Slovene Home for the Aged, 18621 Neff Rd., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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Draviam (nee Samuel), Padma
November 24, 1922 - April 09, 2008
India
Religious Service: Saturday 10am April 12, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday 6-9pm April 11, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Lake View Cemetery
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Anderson (nee Malone), Annamae
June 19, 1915 - April 04, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Memorial Service: Saturday 9:30am June 14, 2008 at St. Gregory the Great Church
Interment: Private
Annamae Anderson(nee Malone),age 92 Beloved wife of the late Alexander; Dear mother of Maryann Falco(husband Art); Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth of Washington D.C. & Bridget. Interment private. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts to Ursuline Sisters Retirement Fund, 2600 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike,OH, 44124. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service(216)382-4500.
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Nemeth (nee Wallo), Barbara W.
October 27, 1921 - March 30, 2008
Hungary
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Doane, Miles J.
August 03, 1963 - March 28, 2008
South Lyon, MI
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Mocnik, Donald L.
August 30, 1928 - March 27, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Monday 12:30pm March 31, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Sunday 4-8pm March 30, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Donald L. Mocnik, age 79, Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Larko); Devoted father of Don, Marie Simms (husband Ron), Joe (Judy Henschel), Fran Cunningham (husband Jamie), Joanne Vila (husband Gregg), Tom, Betty Hocevar (husband Jim) and the late Rosemary; Loving grandfather of Brittany, Anthony, Matt, Jenny, Grace, JJ, Meghan, Gabbie and Kristen: Cherished brother of Marion Croak (husband Phil), John Marinko (wife Kathy) and Frank (deceased) (wife Millie). Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church Monday, 12:30pm. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to St. Margaret Mary Church, 4217 Bluestone Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121.
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Balfour, Flora E.
November 13, 1927 - March 20, 2008
Boston, MA
Interment: Blue Hill Cemetery (Braintree, MA)
Flora E. "Betty" Balfour, age 80, Daughter of the late Wyman, Sr. and Flora; Loving sister of Wyman, Jr. (wife Shirley), William (wife Ann), Robert (wife Virginia), Priscilla, and the late Margaret Lemme; Aunt of 18 nieces and nephews. Funeral Service to be held in South Weymouth, MA. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.
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Bertram (nee Pinnington), Nora P.
March 31, 1921 - March 13, 2008
England
Nora P. Bertram (nee Pinnington), age 86, Beloved wife of the late Karl; Dear mother of Betsy, Margaret and Virginia. A private service was held. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Rogers (nee Gradwohl), Violet E.
December 16, 1923 - March 09, 2008
Bridgeport, OH
Violet E. Rogers (nee Gradwohl), age 84, Beloved wife of 66 years to James H.; Dear mother of Bradford (wife Patricia); Cherished grandmother of Amy and Andrew; Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Platz; Loving sister of Ann, Elsie, Mary and Mary. Retired employee of Gould, Inc. Memorial Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations in Violet's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Vilem, Steven
August 19, 1910 - March 05, 2008
Czechoslovakia
Funeral Mass: Wednesday 11am March 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Peace Church
Interment: Private
Steven Vilem, age 97, Beloved husband for 72 years to Mary (nee Vatti); Cherished father of Annette Vilem Cicatelli and Richard Steven Vilem (wife Kathy); Devoted grandfather of Mark Vilem (wife Chris), Lynne Way (husband Matt), Craig Steven Cicatelli and Charisse Cicatelli Long; Loving great-grandfather of Grace and Elaine Vilem, Henry Steven, Reed, and Sam Way. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 11am at Our Lady of Peace Church. Interment private. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Zorn, Inga M.
August 29, 1918 - March 05, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Religious Service: Tuesday 10am March 25, 2008 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery
Inga M. Zorn, age 89, daughter of the late Carl and Johanna Zorn; sister of the following deceased: Edward, Loretta, Doris, Elinor and Henrietta; aunt to nine nieces and nephews; great and great great aunt to many. Inga graduated from Western Reserve University with a degree in Library Science. She loved books and reading. Inga retired from Klein News in Cleveland in 1983. Memorial service at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2392 Noble Road, Tuesday 10 a.m. Arrangements by Maher-Malbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.
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Patterson, Joan A.
June 04, 1919 - February 28, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Religious Service: Monday 2pm March 03, 2008 at Acacia Memorial Park
Interment: Acacia Memorial Park
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Maddock, Karl Leroy
March 25, 1924 - February 23, 2008
North Ridgeville, OH
Memorial Service: TBA , at TBA
Interment: North Ridgeville Center Cemetery
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Engler, Ulrich
July 11, 1925 - February 17, 2008
Hamburg, Germany
Religious Service: Friday 10:30am February 22, 2008 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Visitation: Thursday 6-8pm February 21, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ulrich Engler, age 82, born July 11,1925 in Hamburg, Germany. Beloved husband of 35 years to Carol C. (nee Cowgill); Loving father of Kyle C. Engler (husband Daniel Lau), Elizabeth E. Modic (husband Mark), Margret A.T. Engler (husband Brendan Lambrix); Grandfather of Paige, Clay, Brock, Mason, Fiona and Channing; Brother of Ursula Ibler, Marianne Curjel and Thomas Lengstorf. Ulrich was Past Master of the Windemere Masonic Lodge#388. He was Past Junior Warden and member of the Men's Council of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. An architect for over 40 years in the Cleveland area, he enjoyed fly fishing, photography, stained glass designing and attending Severance Hall. Memorial Service Friday, 10:30am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or St. Paul's Episcopal Church General Fund, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44106.
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O'Callaghan, Eugene F.
September 23, 1928 - February 07, 2008
New Rochelle, NY
Funeral Mass: Tuesday 9:30am February 12, 2008 at St. Gregory the Great Church
Visitation: Monday 3-5 & 7-9pm February 11, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
Eugene F. O'Callaghan, age 79, Beloved husband of 46 years to Nanette (nee Rees); Loving father of Michael, James (wife Charlene) and Kathleen Huston (husband James); Grandfather of Madison, Ella and Callaghan; Brother of Richard (wife Agnes) and Jane Mahnke. Gene served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 9:30am at St. Gregory the Great Church. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, 3-5 and 7-9pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 1332 N., Halsted St., Suite 201, Chicago, IL 60622. Condolences at www.mahermelbourne.com.
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Hecker (nee Meahl), Mildred M. "Mickey"
February 08, 1922 - February 03, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Religious Service: Monday 11am February 11, 2008 at Valley Lutheran Church
Visitation: Sunday 2-4 & 7-9pm February 10, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery
Mildred M. "Mickey" Hecker (nee Meahl), born Feb. 8, 1922. Beloved wife of Howard J.; Loving mother of Christopher Reschke and Laurel Reschke (both deceased); Sister of Rosalind Dietz of Hartville, OH and the late Arthur Meahl; Loving aunt and great aunt to several nieces and nephews. Mildred was a member of the Mayfield Village Garden Club and Adopted Mothers Club Gammu Mu. She was an active member of the Valley Lutheran and a volunteer for the Lander Circle Kiwanis Club. Funeral Service Monday, 11am at Valley Lutheran Church (meet at the Church). Interment Knollwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-4 & 7-9pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Valley Lutheran Church, 87 East Orange, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022.
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Borukhovsky, Ilya
October 17, 1933 - January 24, 2008
Moscow, Russia
Religious Service: Monday 12pm January 28, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Monday 10am-12pm January 28, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery
Ilya Borukhovsky, Beloved husband of 47 years to Maya (nee Chitzhik); Loving father of Arkady "Art" (wife Kim); Grandfather of 5; Great grandfather of 5. Funeral Service Monday, 12pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends from 10am until the time of Service. Interment Knollwood Cemetery.
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Drake, Jane
December 30, 1927 - January 20, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Thursday 10am January 24, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Wednesday 4-8pm January 23, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Jane Drake, age 80, died January 20, 2008. Beloved sister of Herbert Jr. (wife Mary) and Marilyn Evensen (husband Ralph); Aunt of Joan Rogers (husband William), Marian, Robert, Richard Drake; Sam (wife Donna), Brian (wife Tricia) and Mark Evensen; Great aunt of 10; Great great aunt of 2; Dear friend to many. Jane was an active and dedicated member of St. Margaret Mary Church. Funeral Mass Thursday, 10am at St. Margaret Mary Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to St. Margaret Mary Church, 4217 Bluestone Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121.
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Kertis (nee Whall), Dorothy Claire
July 14, 1930 - January 17, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Tuesday 11am January 22, 2008 at Church of the Holy Angels
Visitation: Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm January 21, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Mausoleum
Dorothy "Dottie" C. Kertis (nee Whall), age 77, Beloved wife of Richard S., Sr.; Loving mother of Joan Sorensen (husband Mason), Jane Kertis (husband Mark Armour), Nancy Kertis (husband Dave Lux), Chip (wife Teddy) and Dave (wife Susan); Grandmother of 11; Sister of Marie C. Whall. Dot "Dottie" was devoted to her family. She was a loving and caring wife. Dot and Dick raised five "rotten" kids with patience, humor and love. Dot was a lifelong volunteer at Gesu Church and Beaumont Schools serving as a Girl Scout Leader, Beaumont class representative and social and sports activity director for her children and their friends. Her Irish sense of humor, nurturing and compassion touched many lives. Funeral Mass Tuesday, 11am at Church of the Holy Angels. Inurnment All Souls Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Monday, 2-4 and 7-9pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Church of the Holy Angels Building Fund, 18205 Chillicothe Rd., Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 or Beaumont School for Girls Scholarship Fund, 3301 North Park Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
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Siegel, Michael K.
June 09, 1918 - January 11, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Monday 10:30am January 14, 2008 at St. Paschal Baylon Church
Visitation: Sunday 2-5pm , at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Michael K. Siegel, age 89, Beloved husband of 62 years to Bertha C. (nee Stalzer); Loving father of Brian (wife Deborah) and Dale (wife Deborah); Grandfather of Brandon; Brother of Albert Smith and Eileen Baxter; Uncle to several nieces and nephews. Michael served with the U.S. Army 2nd Armored Division in WWII. Funeral Mass Monday, 10:30am at St. Paschal Baylon Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will recieve friends Sunday, 2-5pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500.
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Tutino, Violet J.
March 21, 1918 - January 05, 2008
Cleveland, OH
Interment: Lake View Cemetery
All Services will be private.
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Carmer, George P.
February 03, 1917 - December 27, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Memorial Service: To Be Announced , at
Interment: Private
George P. Carmer, age 90, Beloved husband of Jane M. (nee Kunes); Brother of the late William. Mr. Carmer was retired Treasurer & Business Manager for the Cleveland Orchestra for 25 years. A private graveside service will be held. Memorial Service to be announced at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts to the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home,(216)382-4500.
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Bertsch, John
July 02, 1929 - December 23, 2007
Akron, OH
Funeral Mass: Thursday 10am December 27, 2007 at Gesu Church
Visitation: Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm December 26, 2007 at Fioritto Funeral Home
Interment: All Saints Cemetery
John "Jack" R. Bertsch, age 78 of Shaker Heights, entered into eternal life on December 23, 2007. Beloved husband of 52 years to Patricia A. (nee Masline); Loving father of Michael J. (wife Linda), James R. (wife Martina), Donald W. (wife Valerie), John P. (wife Laura), Margaret B. Currier (huband Joseph), Therese B. Blumenthal (husband Alan), Mary P. Roscoe (husband Gregory), Robert M. (fiancee Ava) and William R. (wife Lauren); Devoted grandpa of Dave, Mary, Evan, Lisa, Rebecca, Tricia, Claire, Grace, Vivienne, Raymond, Matthew, Marcus and Jack; Brother of Charles G. and the following deceased: Richard M., William A. and Margaret H. Reynolds; Stepson of Helen G. Bertsch. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10am Thursday at Gesu Church. Friends may call at The Fioritto Funeral Home, 5236 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst (East of Richmond Rd.) 2-4 & 7-9pm Wednesday only. The family suggest memorial gifts to Detroit Province of the Society of Jesus, Attn: Development, 7303 W. 7 Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48221 or The Gathering Place, 23300 Commerce Park, Cleveland, OH 44122.
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Lonsdale, Mary L.
October 30, 1989 - December 20, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Friday 10 am December 28, 2007 at Gesu Church
Visitation: Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm December 26, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 pm December 27, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Pending
Mary L. Lonsdale, age 18, Beloved daughter of Michael A. and Kim I.(nee Marke); Loving sister of Jane E.; Dear granddaughter of Derrick and Adele Lonsdale and Paul and Juli Marke; Niece and cousin to many. Funeral Mass at Gesu Church Friday, 10 am. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216) 382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial gifts to Regina High School or Benedictine High School.
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Rinella (nee Battalia), Marina Dorothy
November 08, 1912 - December 18, 2007
Orillia, Ontario
Funeral Mass: Saturday 11am December 22, 2007 at Our Lady of Peace Church
Visitation: Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm December 21, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Saints Cemetery
Marina Dorothy Rinella (nee Battalia),age 95, passed away December 18, 2007 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Marina was born November 8, 1912 in Orillia, Ontario, Canada to Maria Battaglia (nee LoPresti) and Salvatore Battaglia. Upon her marriage to the late Salvatore Rinella, Jr. in June of 1937 she moved to Cleveland where she lived until 2004. Since 2005 Marina resided in Charlotte, NC. Loving wife of the late Salvatore Rinella, Jr.; Dearest mother of Ann Rinella-Kelly (husband John, deceased), Mary Ann Cichan (husband Anthony), Salvatora "Sally" Bradley (husband Gar) and Theresa Wright (husband John); Devoted grandmother of Michael, David, Gregory, Christopher, Laura, John-Francis and Patrick; Dear sister of Anthony Battalia, Michelina Bova, Vincent James Battalia, Mary Cancilla (all deceased) and Victor Battalia; Sister-in-Law of Rose Battali and Lena Rinella; Dear aunt and great aunt to many nieces and nephews; friend to many in Our Lady of Peace Parish where she was an active member of the Seniors Group, the Ladies Sewing Group and the Holy Name Society Auxiliary. Involved resident of the Little Flower Assisted Living Center in Charlotte. Funeral Mass Saturday, December 22nd, 11am at Our Lady of Peace Church, Shaker Blvd & E. 126th St., Cleveland. Interment All Saints Cemetery, Northfield. The family will receive friends Friday, December 21st, 2-4 & 7-9pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region, 1420 E. 7th St., Charlotte, NC 28204.
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Twary (nee Presby), Rose Pauline
September 03, 1908 - November 25, 2007
Cleveland,OH
Funeral Mass: Thursday 10 a.m. November 29, 2007 at Christ the King Church
Visitation: Wednesday 4-8 p.m. November 28, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
Rose P. Twary (nee Presby), age 99, Loving wife of the late Walter J.; Dear mother of Donald (wife Antoinette); Grandmother of Dennis, Scott and Amy; Great grandmother of Amanda, Justin and Adan. Rose worked at New York Central Railroad and retired in 1971. Funeral Mass at Christ the King Church Thursday, 10 a.m. Interment Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday, 4-8 p.m.at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Road (at Belvoir Blvd), South Euclid (216)382-4500.
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Veasey, Joseph Patrick
February 24, 1985 - November 18, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Saturday 9:30am November 24, 2007 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Friday 3-7pm November 23, 2007 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Friday 7-8pm a sharing of memories. November 23, 2007 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Joseph Patrick Veasey, age 22, died from complications related to Leukemia. Joe was the beloved son of Jack and Sonia (Plaza); Loving brother of John Paul, Catherine "Katie" and Mary Rose; Devoted grandson of Juan Plaza of Callao, Peru and the following deceased: Juana Plaza, J. Paul and Edna Veasey; Cherished nephew, cousin and friend to many. The family will receive friends at St. Margaret Mary Church, 4217 Bluestone Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid Friday, November 23rd from 3-7pm. A time of sharing memories will be from 7-8pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, November 24th at 9:30am at St. Margaret Mary Church. Please meet at the Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon, OH. Please no flowers. The family wishes donations be made in Joe's name to the Joseph P. Veasey Award in Architecture (payable to Miami University), 13400 Lorain Ave., Cleveland, OH 44111 or the Joe Veasey Scholarship at Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School, 18491 Lakeshore Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44119. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.
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McHugh, Rosemary Joan
December 22, 1912 - November 07, 2007
Waterloo, NY
Funeral Mass: To Be Announced December 22, 2007 at St. Ann Church
Interment: St. Mary Church Cemetery (Waterloo, NY)
Rosemary Joan McHugh, age 94, Dear daughter of Edward P. and Josephine (both deceased); Dear sister of the following deceased: Edward P., Jr, Catherine, Betty Cohara and Helen Reardon (husband Jack); Dear aunt of Margaret Reardon and James Riordan (wife Louyse). Rosemary was lovingly cared for by Ruthie and Dorothy. Funeral Mass to be announced. The family suggest memorial gifts to Little Sisters of the Poor, 4291 Richmond Rd., Cleveland, OH 44122. Arrangments by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Balcom (nee Markowitz), Marie
September 16, 1922 - November 03, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Religious Service: Tuesday 1pm November 06, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Monday 2-4 & 7-9pm November 05, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Marie Balcom (nee Markowitz), Beloved wife of Edward Balcom and Edward Sabreen(both deceased); Dear mother of Ellen Marie Markley(husband Theodore) and William Edward (wife Ann); Sister of Betty Schafer & Nancy Apel. Funeral Service Tuesday at 1:00 PM at Maher Melbourne Funeral Home 4274 Mayfield Rd.(at Belvoir Blvd), South Euclid(216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends Monday 2-4 & 7-9PM. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Diabetes Assoc. of Greater Cleveland, 3601 S. Green Rd. #100, Cleveland, OH 44122-5719.
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McGurer, Fred A.
February 08, 1919 - October 28, 2007
Cleveland Heights,OH
Religious Service: Friday 11am November 02, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Thursday 3-7pm November 01, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery
Fred A. McGurer, age 88, Beloved husband of Betty Mae (nee Shelley); Dear father of Fred (wife Dale), Larry (wife Monica), Wayne (wife Lynne), Paula Sobe (husband Bill) and Susan Lesniak (husband David); Grandfather of Kimberly, Kelly, Larry Jr. and Megan, Jonathan Ferris, Allison and David Lesniak and Billy Sobe III; Great grandfather of 4; Brother of Isabelle Manett and Leonard. Funeral Service Friday, 11am at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends Thursday, 3-7pm. Interment Knollwood Cemetery.
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Caris (nee Bonham), Nancy Lu
August 19, 1936 - October 24, 2007
Ravenna, OH
Memorial Service: Monday 114am October 29, 2007 at Euclid Avenue Christian Church
Visitation: Sunday 4-6pm October 28, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Nancy Lu Caris (nee Bonham), age 71, Loving mother of Phillip (wife Cheryl), Bruce (wife Lisa), Laura Kuznia (husband Kevin) and John (wife Helen); Grandmother of Lauren, Emily, Michael, Robbie, Jon and Ana Lu; Loving companion of Larry Goldrick; Sister of Danny and Sue; Loving friend to many. Memorial Service at Euclid Avenue Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Rd., Cleveland Heights on Monday at 11am. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4-6pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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Helfrich (nee Edwards), Ruby E.
April 15, 1920 - October 23, 2007
Carrington, ND
Memorial Service: Friday 3pm October 26, 2007 at McGregor Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery
Ruby E. Helfrich (nee Edwards), age 87, Beloved wife of the late Frank R.; Loving mother of Frank E. and Sister Christine L.; Grandmother of Kristen B. Hamilton, Stacey L. Helfrich and Scott L. Helfrich; Great grandmother of Ashley and Luke Helfrich. Ruby and Frank were involved for over 40 years with the music program at Historic First Presbyterian Church in East Cleveland where she was the soprano soloist. She was also a member of Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in her later years. Memorial Service at McGregor Home, 14900 Private Drive, East Cleveland on Friday at 3pm. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Mullen (nee Lesko), Veronica
January 09, 1915 - October 20, 2007
Marblehead, OH
Memorial Service: Saturday 10am October 27, 2007 at St. Gregory the Great Church
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
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Hruby, Pollee P. (nee Phipps)
December 16, 1917 - October 11, 2007
New York
Memorial Service: Saturday 3-5pm November 24, 2007 at Shaker Campus of University School
Interment: Private
Pollee P. Hruby (nee Phipps), age 89, Beloved wife of 62 years to Frank M.; Loving mother of F. Michael (wife Leslie) of Boxborough, MA, George P. (wife Mary) of Akron, David A. of Gloucester, MA, Faith P. of Arlington, MA and Mark S. of Arlington, MA; Grandmother of Julie, Laura, Emily and Pollee, Jr. A celebration of her life will be held in the Barry Gallery at the Shaker Campus of University School on Saturday, November 24, 2007 from 3 until 5 pm. Private inurnment Lake View Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Save-the-Redwoods League, P.O. Box 44614, San Francisco, CA 94144 or Hathaway Brown School Scholarship Fund, 19600 N. Park Blvd., Shaker Hts, OH 44122. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Cox, Scott A.
January 04, 1962 - October 09, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Memorial Service: Friday 2:30pm October 12, 2007 at Acacia Memorial Park
Interment: Acacia Memorial Park
Acacia Memorial Park is located at 1880 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield Hts., OH 44124.
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Tesler (nee Edney), Betty E.
April 15, 1935 - October 03, 2007
Tennessee
Religious Service: Private October 06, 2007 at Knollwood Cemetery
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery
Betty E. Tesler (nee Edney), age 72, Beloved wife of the late Ben; Loving mother of Beverly Edge (husband Chris); Grandmother of Tristan, Aryana and Damon; Sister of M.J. Edney and Jeane Reed-Jones. Private Graveside Service. Interment Knollwood Cemetery. Arrangments by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.
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Zirm, Richard A.
June 13, 1921 - September 22, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Wednesday 10am September 26, 2007 at St .Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Tuesday 4-8 p.m. September 25, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Richard A Zirm, age 86, Entered into eternal rest on Sept. 22, 2007, Beloved husband of the late Rita (nee Koenig); Devoted father of Mary Rita Urban(John), Polly Murphy(Michael) and Richard J. (Patricia); Loving grandfather of Michael, Ryan, Lisa, Erin and Emily; great grandfather of Benjamin and Kaylie. Preceded in death by his brothers Clyde, Francis, John and sisters Loretta and Angela; Dear uncle and friend to many. Served his country as a B-24 pilot in WWII. Richard Flew 50 missions with the 98th Bomb Group. He will be missed by all who knew him. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church where he was a parishioner for 50 yrs. on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 4-8 p.m. at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd.(at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid,(216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E.185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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Swift, Marjorie A.
December 18, 1915 - September 02, 2007
Montreal, Canada
All Services are Private.
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Pattison (nee Conway), Patricia J.
April 18, 1940 - September 02, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Thursday 10 am September 06, 2007 at St. Francis of Assisi Church
Visitation: Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9 pm September 05, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Lake View Cemetery
Patricia J. Pattison (nee Conway), Beloved wife of D. Melvin; Loving mother of Catherine Piwinski (husband Dale), Laurie Kowalski (Husband Jim), Don (wife Andrea) and Steven (wife Kelly); Grandmother of nine; Sister of Anna Mae Jurko. Funeral Mass at St. Francis of Assisi Church Thursday, 10am. Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid, OH (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.
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Maher, John F.
April 25, 1922 - August 30, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Memorial Service: Saturday 10am September 22, 2007 at Our Lady of Peace Church
Interment: Calvary Cemetery
John F. Maher, age 85, died August 30, 2007 in Leesburg, FL. Beloved husband of Dorothy "Dottie" (nee Bromelmeier); Dear father of Mary Maher (husband Gabriel Ofiesh), Nancy Rock (husband Darin) and Susan Restifo (husband Nick); Proud grandfather of Caetie, Lucy and Gabriel Ofiesh and Grace Restifo; Brother of the late Rita Schwalbach, Harry T. and Hugh H.; Devoted son to the late Lucy A. and Harry T. Maher. Memorial Mass on Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 10AM at Our Lady of Peace Church, 12601 Shaker Boulevard. The family invites friends to join them in the Cummins Room following Mass until 2pm for a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial gift to the tuberculosis care program, Partners in Health, 641 Huntington Ave., First Floor, Boston, MA 02115. Online donations are also accepted through www.pih.org.
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Hedervary (nee Toll), Dorothy I.
July 23, 1927 - August 28, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Funeral Mass: Friday 9:30am August 31, 2006 at St. Clare Church
Visitation: Thursday 5-8pm August 30, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery Mausoleum
Dorothy I. Hedervary (nee Toll), age 80, Beloved wife of Paul; Loving mother of Denise Eagle (husband Dennis), Neal (wife Debra), Patricia LaMarca (husband Thomas) and Sheri Valentine (husband Scott); Grandmother of Missy Weed, Alison and Shannon Hedervary, Kelly Steller, Rachel LaMarca and Samantha Valentine; Great grandmother of Dylan Kota: Step-Grandmother of Becky, David, Ed, John, Daniel and Joey; Step-Great Grandmother of 8; Sister of Raymond Toll and Marian Hahn. Funeral Mass at St. Clare Church Friday, 9:30am. Entombment Knollwood Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Thursday, 5-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500.
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Fiorelli, Margaret E.
January 28, 1909 - August 08, 2007
Cleveland, OH
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Gessner (nee Dallman), Dorothea A.
March 28, 1913 - August 07, 2007
Batesville, IN
Memorial Service: Pending , at Batesville, IN
Dorothea A. Gessner (nee Dallman), age 94, Beloved wife of the late Edmund H.; Loving mother of Michael Gessner (wife Marjorie) and Audrey Kuether; Grandmother of Dan and Kevin Gessner, Josh Kuether (wife Becky), Jodi Wilson (husband Steve), Jeff Kuether-Ulberg (wife Maren) and Joel Thorne (wife Heather); Great grandmother of 6. Service at a later date in Batesville, IN. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Paul United Church of Christ, 5312 Old Blue Rock Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45247. Arrangments by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home and Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Cramer, William F.
November 05, 1950 - August 05, 2007
East Cleveland, OH
William F. Cramer, age 56, Dear father of Matthew (wife Katie); Grandfather of Cody A.; Brother of Dan, Irene, Kevin, Mary Beth and Karen. Private Memorial Service. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.
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Etowski (nee Zwilling), Mary Diane
October 18, 1942 - August 04, 2007
Funeral Mass: Wednesday 10:30 a.m. August 08, 2007 at Gesu Church
Visitation: Tuesday 1-3 & 6-8 p.m. August 07, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Lake View Cemetery
Mary Diane Etowski (nee Zwilling), beloved wife of Earl "Jack"; loving mother of Elizabeth Schafer (Chris), Karen Perotti (Jim) and Susan Etowski; Grandmother of Mary Grace and Kelly Ann Schafer and Jack Lloyd Perotti; Daughter of the late Frank and Grace Zwilling; sister of Joseph (Shirley), Donald (Denise) and Edward Zwilling and the late Frederick and William Zwilling. Funeral Mass at Gesu Church Wednesday 10:30 a.m. Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday 1-3 and 6-8 p.m. at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Road (at Belvoir Blvd), South Euclid, (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hattie Larlham Foundation, 9772 Diagonal Road, Mantua, OH 44255.
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Markovics (nee Juriasz), Margaret M.
June 17, 1912 - July 30, 2007
Cleveland, OH
Religious Service: Thursday 2pm August 02, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Thursday 11am - 2pm August 02, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery
Margaret M. Markovics (nee Juriasz), age 95, Beloved wife of the late Steven; Dear mother of Steven (wife Nathal) and Dorothy Buzash (husband Steven); Grandmother of Robin (deceased), Michael Markovics, Deborah Stewart and Robert Buzash; Great grandmother of Erin, Cassandra, Danielle, Leah, Dylan and Kaylee. Funeral Service Thursday, 2pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends 11am until time of service. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to a charity of your choice.
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Hartman, Franklin L.
April 28, 1934 - July 29, 2007
Burlington, IA
Religious Service: Thursday 1pm August 02, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9pm August 01, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Lake View Cemetery
Franklin L. Hartman, age 73, Dear father of Tanya Suzanne, Elisa Kathleen (husband Peter Kazanzides) and Lorien Lee (husband Sean Reilly); Grandfather of Andrew, Benjamin, Lily and Zoe; Dear brother of Leona M. Schwarz, Frances A. Mason, James R. and the late Hazel V. Wagner and Harold. Funeral Service Thursday, 1pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends Wednesday, 2-4 & 7-9pm. Interment Lake View Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Golden Age Center of Cleveland, 12200 Fairhill Rd., Cleveland, OH 44120.
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Disbro (nee McVey), Doris E.
August 09, 1927 - July 19, 2007
Cleveland Heights, OH
Religious Service: Tuesday 11am July 24, 2007 at St. John Lutheran Church
Visitation: Monday 4-8pm July 23, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery
Doris E. Disbro (nee McVey), age 79, Beloved wife of the late Donald E.; Loving mother of Susan C. Tschopp (husband Kenneth), Donald G., Reverend Roger E. and Nancy J., D.V.M.; Grandmother of Daniel, Andrew, Stephen, Russell, Timothy and Irene; Great grandmother of 3; Sister of Marolyn Lentz, Donna Richards and the late Eileen Moyer and James McVey. Funeral Service at St. John Lutheran Church, 4386 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid Tuesday at 11am. The family will receive friends Monday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500.
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Beck, Richard C.
May 28, 1945 - July 19, 2007
Cleveland, OH
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Mecoli, Achille
January 18, 1924 - July 12, 2007
Italy
Religious Service: Monday 10am July 16, 2007 at Lake View Cemetery
Interment: Lake View Cemetery
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Langan, James M.
October 02, 1924 - June 27, 2007