APPLEGATE, LOIS MAE LOIS MAE APPLEGATE, 84, passed away peacefully with her partner, Lanna Rodgers, by her side on Monday, February 4, 2013 at their home in Westlake, Ohio. She is the sister of the late Don (Shirley) and aunt of Deborah Houston (Dave), Scott, Brian (Kathleen) and Steven (Teresa). Lois graduated with a degree in Business from Ohio Wesleyan College. She retired in 1986 from a career in banking and continued to work for political and activist causes. Lois considered herself a “club woman” and was very active in the Cleveland Business and Professional Women’s Club, City Club, College Club of Cleveland and many, many more. She has always been an advocate for women in politics and invested in many community, professional and political organizations. She believed in giving back to her community and was a charter member of Women’s Space which opened the first shelter for homeless women and children in the 1980’s. She was one of the first women to join the Ripon Club, formerly a men’s GOP club, in 1985. She won the Political Achievement Award in 1990 from the Cuyahoga Women’s Political Caucus; the Volunteer Award in 1990, from the Federation For Community Planning and ...Read More

HUFF, ROSE A. ROSE A. (DOLLY) HUFF, 92, passed away February 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur, loving mother of William Mackensen (Joanne), cherished grandmother of Colleen Lear (Michael), Michelle Mackensen, Christopher Mackensen (Diana), Elizabeth Goslin (Thomas) and Evan Mackensen, great-grandmother of 10 and aunt of Jeff Potocnik and Sherry Lekan. Mass 10 a.m., Saturday, February 16, St. Mary’s Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, Ohio. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holly Hill Healthcare, Newbury. {rscomments on}

KUSHINSKY, JOHN E. JOHN E. KUSHINSKY, 63. Beloved father of Joy, dear son of the late Adolph and Verna (Lankford), brother of Joe, George, Mary Norris, Joan, Serena Neil, Margaret Benson, Florence Sicchitond and the late Verne and Thomas. Proud veteran of U.S. Army 77th Engineer Company, Purple Heart recipient. Retired after 33 years from the Cleveland Clinic. Trustee and member of VFW Post 2533. John was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, much to the dismay of his friends in Cleveland. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 9:30 A.M., Monday, February 18, 2013. Friends are welcome. A celebration of his life will follow at VFW Post 2533, Gilbert O’Neill Post-Westpark, 3791West 150th, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. {rscomments on}

Slatton, Jr., Gerald Andrew GERALD ANDREW SLATTON, JR., 43, passed away January 16, 2013. Beloved son of Gerald and the late Marjorie, loving father of Tierra, dear brother of Leatha and grandfather of three. {rscomments on}

KESZEI, ESTHER M. ESTHER M. KESZEI, 86, passed away January 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Gabriel, loving mother of Richard, Nancy and the late Judith, cherished grandmother of Michael, David, Ryan, Keszei and James and Sarah Stout, great-grandmother of 4 and dear sister of Joan O’Brien, Leah Graham, Anne Nanni and Robert Graham. Mass of Christian Burial, 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 23, St. Adelbert Church, 66 Adelbert Street, Berea. Friends will be received 1 hour prior to Mass. Private Interment. {rscomments on}

LIS, PHYLLIS J. PHYLLIS J. LIS, 81, passed away December 28, 2012. Beloved mother of the late Leonard Kleinhenz and loving grandmother of Mark, Leonard and Jason and dear great-grandmother of 9. Private service. {rscomments on}

SCHWEGLER, THOMAS J. THOMAS J. SCHWEGLER, 77, passed away January 15, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Maryann, dear brother of Alfred (Carol) and Laura Lee Grace, loving step-father of Raymond Meeker, Dorothy Meeker, Cathy Miller (Riley), Mary Ellen Dietrich (deceased), Robert Meeker (Deborah) and Theresa Meeker (deceased), dear grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of 18 and great-great-grandfather of 2, uncle to many and friend to all. Tom is a retired Executive Chef and an Army veteran. Mass of Christrian Burial, Noon, Saturday, January 19, St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. {rscomments on}

HOFFER, ROSE A. ROSE A. HOFFER, age 103 passed away January 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Elmer for 49 years. Devoted mother of Sharon Munger (John), and the late Candice. Dear grandmother of James Frameli (Erin), Gina Klopp (Jeff), Lisa Engle (Robert), Michelle Frameli, Joanne Terry, Timothy Gelatka (Veronica), Thomas Gelatka, and Todd Gelatka; dear great-grandmother of Steven, Jordan, Meredith, Hayden, Zoe, Samantha, Lauren, McKenzie, Albert, Ashley, and Zachary; loving sister of Lee Petro, and the following deceased Clara, William, Edwin, Herman, Agnes, and Laverne. Mass of Christian Burial, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 410 Lear Road, Avon Lake 11:00am Thursday January 24. Interment St. Mary of the Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our House, 27633 Bassett Road, Westlake 44145 or Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Road #270, Valley View, Ohio 44125. {rscomments on}

LUDWIG, ELVA JUNE ELVA JUNE LUDWIG, 89, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harold, loving mother of Darrell J. and the late Dennis and Duane, dear sister of the late Robert J. Bochin. Elva was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. A private graveside service with a memorial service to follow at Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Donations may be made in Elva’s name to Avon Lake UCC or Ames Family Hospice Home. {rscomments on}

HOFF, GERRY GERRY HOFF (nee Hoard), 90, passed away January 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd, dear sister of Audrey Dussault, dear mother of Cheryl Beuther and Chris Wightman, step-mother of Cindy Sloan (Glenn) and Tim Hoff (Donna), grandmother of Jason (deceased), Travis and Jared Beuther; Amanda Cole, Kate and Eric Sloan, great-grandmother of 8. Gerry enjoyed dancing and was the prior owner of Deacon’s Bench boutique in Rocky River. Celebration of Life Service, Unity Church, Williams on the Lake Banquet Center, 787 Lafayette Rd. (Rt. 42), Medina (330-722-6766), 2 p.m. Sunday January 20. Lunch to follow. Private interment Medina Cemetery. {rscomments on}