MATHEWS, RAYMOND "CHUCK" RAYMOND "CHUCK" MATHEWS, 62, passed away June 30, 2012. Beloved husband of Blazenka, loving father of Robert (Tammy), Christopher (Nikki) and Ashley, dear grandfather of 10. The family will receive friends at Aspinwall Church of God, 14627 Aspinwall Avenue, Thursday, July 5 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a service immediately following. Internment Whitehaven Memorial Park. {rscomments on}

HART, JAMES R. JAMES R. HART, age 70, passed away June 28, 2012. Beloved husband of 49 years to Janet (nee Taraschke); loving father of Julie Gerda (Dave) and Jeff (Lauri), loving "papa" of Denise, Ryan, Danielle, Jake and Haley. Son of the late Ralph and Lorna (Kydd) Hart. Fond brother of Valerie (Ron Valle), and Charles (Susan). Jim retired early as manager of benefits from Sohio and became active in his community of Columbia Station. He was a member of the school and zoning boards and Chairman of the Homecoming Festival. Jim was one of the founding members of the Western Reserve Fire Museum. For the last 17 years he and his wife lived the full-timing lifestyle in their RV with the address of "somewhere in North America". Burial will be private with a celebration of life later in August. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts in Jim's name to Columbia Community Foundation, PO Box 567, Columbia Station, OH 44028 or the Western Reserve Fire Museum, 310 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115. {rscomments on}

HANSINGER, HELEN HELEN HANSINGER, 98, passed away June 21, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Joseph, loving mother of Jerome and Patricia Kubec (William), cherished grandmother of 3, great-grandmother of 2 and sister of many. Mass of Christian Burial, Tuesday, June 26 at 10 a.m., St. Clement Church, 2022 Lincoln Avenue, Lakewood. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. {rscomments on}

TWIGG, CLAYTON THOMAS CLAYTON THOMAS TWIGG, a kind and gentle man, passed away at the age of 69 on June 27, 2012. He leaves behind wonderful memories, a loving wife, Rose (nee Kurkjian), sons Clayton, Michael and David (Kristen), grandsons Jakob and Kristopher, a sister, Genevieve Lenox (James) and brother David (Lealofi), extended family and friends. A memorial service will be held at Westlake United Methodist Church, 27650 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, on Friday, July 6, 2012 at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in his name to Greater Cleveland Council, Boy Scouts of America, Westlake United Methodist Church or University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. {rscomments on}

CHAPMAN, GLENN LEE GLENN LEE CHAPMAN, 69, passed away June 24, 2012 in Cleveland, Ohio. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Oran W. and Betty J. (House) and special uncle Kenneth Chapman. He is survived by former spouses, Suellen Bennett and Kris Shoop, his children, Brian (Laura) of Loudonville, Bradley (Sherry) of Killbuck, Brentley (Deb) and Bethany DeVincent (David), both of Brinkhaven; his grandchildren, Bobby, Derrick, Nicholas, Kayla, Bradley Jr., Brandon, Katarina, Mariah, Mason, Jarin, Joshua and 3 great grandchildren. Glenn was an Air Force veteran and retired construction worker who enjoyed geneology, historical vehicles, coin and gun collecting. He was a member of Brinkhaven Church of Christ. Private family service. {rscomments on}

DONELON, EVA EVA DONELON (nee Mosley), 82, passed away June 22, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James and dear mother of the late Dawn Rock. Graveside service Holy Cross Cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Tuesday, July 3 at 10 a.m. {rscomments on}

HAMRICK, SAMUEL R. SAMUEL RAYMOND HAMRICK, 72, passed away June 22, 2012. Loving father of Samuel Jason Hamrick, best of friends to Vicki Chuhay, Diana Grossonbuag, Dee Schooley, Winston, Buster, Jake and Rosie. Services private. {rscomments on}

STIPANOVICH, RONALD RONALD STIPANOVICH, 53, passed away June 15, 2012. Beloved father of Ronald, loving companion of Angela, dear step-father of Jason and Christopher and cherished “Papa” of Mya, Evan and Damien. Private service. {rscomments on}

NORRIS, JOHN JOHN NORRIS began SCUBA diving in 1960 and ever since, has dedicated his 50-year career to instructing thousands of students in Greater Cleveland in the safe exploration of the vast underwater frontier. He has certified divers at dozens of area universities, recreation centers, and private clubs. He has trained and assisted NASA astronaut teams, police and fire departments, and search and rescue teams. Over the decades he introduced the dedicated diving community to physicians specializing in hyperbaric medicine, and further promoted sport, specialty and technical diving through his shop, Aqua Specialists. Throughout his career he greatly enjoyed escorting local divers to the wonders of exploring countless dive locations around the world. On this last dive he will be missed by Joan, Glen and Yoko, Ladonna, Scott and Amy. {rscomments on}

ELLER, ALICE B. ALICE B. ELLER, born May 6, 1922 in Moundsville, WVA died June 12, 2012. She was employed with the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. forty years before retiring in 1983. Alice was a faithful and active member of the West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church where she experienced love and deep friendship lasting throughout her life even to the last hours. A memorial service will be held at WSUUC on Sunday, June 24 at 2:00 pm. {rscomments on}