SMITH SR., MARK Mark Alan Smith, Sr., born Dec. 27th 1925, passed away comfortably and surrounded by family on Sunday, February 19th. Mark was born in Cleveland and graduated from University School in 1943. His college years were interrupted by World War II, in which he served as in the 100th infantry division in France and Germany and was awarded the Bronze Star. He completed college at Yale after the war, graduating in 1949. Mark trained in law at Cleveland Marshall College of Law of Cleveland State University, specialized in estate and probate law, and practiced until 1993. In his retirement, he volunteered for Meals On Wheels and Cleveland Court Community Service, and remained an avid swimmer. Mark is survived by his wife of 34 years, Margot Sankey Smith; sons Arch Smith of Minneapolis, MN, and Christopher Sankey of Guilford, CT; step-son Chip Bartlett of Cleveland Hts., OH; grandchildren Mac Smith, Molly Hulling, Sam Smith, and Mason Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Court Community Service, 614 West Superior Ave., Suite 900, Cleveland, OH 44113. {rscomments on}

LOUKAS, JAMES It is with deep and heavy sadness that we announce the passing of James Louis Loukas on January 26th, 2017 at the age of 72. Jimmy, son of Louis and Ann Loukas (Bafaloukos) (Pavlis), loving husband of Ruth “Baker” Loukas, father of four children: Edward, Pamela (Steve), Joanna (David) and Leonard (Tammy), and cherished “Papa” of seven: Michael and Elizabeth, Steve and Nicole, Michael and Michelle, and Morgan. He is survived by his brother John (Ginger) Loukas, sisters Joann (the late Pietro) Bafaloukos Bulgarini and Margo (Chuck) Sanida. Jimmy, known as the Mayor of Spokane, loved life, his family, friends, food, fast cars, old cars, and of course, funny cars. He was a great man that loved to tell a compelling story. Jim and Ruth’s home was always open and welcoming to all. No one ever left hungry! You couldn’t ask for a more kind, generous, adventurous, fun-loving and mischievous man. Jimmy was the biggest kid of all – which made him the best Papa ever! He made life fun and adventurous, from turbo car rides to candy runs. Papa always made the children in his life feel special, and he never hesitated to get down in the ...Read More

MOFFITT, JOHN John A. Moffitt, age 59 passed away suddenly February 4, 2017. Proud and loving father of Sara Alexandria Moffitt (Josh), stepfather to Ashleigh Gaydos. Brother to Holly Ciresi and Karen Moffitt. Nephew of Clarice Drake. Uncle to Nathan Moffitt (Kat) and Cortney Richardson (Tyler). Great uncle to Matthew, Alexandria, Abagail, Emilee, Tate, Elexys and Jharen. John loved spending time with his family and his dogs Skye and Diesel. He was an avid darter with Cleveland Darter Club (CDC) and loved boating. There will be a celebration of his life on February 18, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at: The Venue Bistro 6384 Pearl Road, Parma Heights, Ohio 44130. All family and friends are invited to attend. {rscomments on}

KING, ADAM Adam King, 44, died suddenly Saturday, February 4, 2017 in Brookpark Ohio. Born in Makawao Hawaii, he attended North Olmsted High before graduating in 1990 from Radford High in Hawaii. Known for his strong work ethic, he owned a siding and roofing business in Middleburg Hts. He was a skilled fly fisherman and avid surfer whose giant smile and animated personality will be greatly missed. He is survived by his loving mother Margaret King, father Christopher Eckenberg, former spouse of 10 years Jane King (Leickly) and their 3 young children Autumn, Sarah, and Elijah King. He also leaves 9 adoring nieces and nephews and a large extended family. He is preceded in death by his grandmother Delores King, brother Erik Eckenburg & James (Kimo) Javier. Services will be Sunday, 2/12 at Unity Spiritual Center, 23855 Detroit Rd, Cleveland, OH 44145. A support fund for the children has been set up on GoFundMe.com under Adam King. {rscomments on}

SHAW, MILTON Milton E. Shaw, age 64, passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2016. Loving father of Michelle. Cherished grandfather of Brooke, William, Zachary, and Chase Noland. Great grandfather of Jayden. Son of Milton and Joan (both deceased). Dear brother of Vickie Zacharias (John), Susan James (Arthur), Terry, and the late Tracie Pappas (Stephen). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. {rscomments on}

ANDREY, KENNETH Kenneth Norman Andrey, beloved husband and high school sweetheart of Earline Andrey (nee Millen) married 66 years, passed away November 1st at the age of 87. Kenneth, born in Cleveland, was the son of Joseph and Lillian Andrey and brother to Richard. Ken resided in North Olmsted, was the father to Linda (Patrick) Whelan, Jeff Andrey (Jennifer), Tracey (Jeff) Medley. Grandpa to Cheryl (Andrew) Cochran. He was Papa to Madisen & Austen Medley and Great-Grandpa to Miles Cochran. Ken was a graduate of West Tech high school, and served in the Airforce during the Korean War where he pursued his passion for photography. He was an accomplished Sales Professional but best known for capturing moments in pictures along with his love of family. A celebration of his life will take place 11am Wednesday, November 23rd at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Road, North Olmsted Ohio 44070, followed by a reception at noon. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to John Knox Presbyterian Memorial funds. {rscomments on}

PARSONS, FAITH A. Faith A. Parsons (nee Kasnyik) age 25, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016. Beloved wife of William. Cherished daughter of Anne Kasnyik and Kenneth Kasnyik. Dear sister of Laura Stroudbeck (Eric), Joseph Kasnyik (Joyce), Robert Kasnyik, Tammy Kasnyik, Vicki McDermott (Michael), Dawn Rensel (James), Kevin Kasnyik (Jennifer), Erin Chrzanowski (Matt), Stephanie Kasnyik, and Kenny Kasnyik (Jenny). Daughter-in-law of Ellen and Richard Parsons; Sister-in-law of Amy Robaugh (Ryan) and Jenny Parsons (Travis). Aunt, Niece, Cousin, and Friend to many. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.gofundme.com/faiths-funeral-and-medical-expense. Mass of Christian Burial, 11am, Thursday November 3, 2016. at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 5891 Ridge Road, Parma. Friends received at the church 9:30am till the time of Mass. {rscomments on}

GOOD, JEANETTE M. Jeanette M. Good (Nee Meineke) age 88, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late Mary Ellen Ugan (William, deceased), Jo Anne Muntean, John (Beverly), Donna Evans, and Margie Swint (Jeff). Dear grandmother of 20 and great grandmother of 21. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to AMES Family Hospice. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30am, Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at St. Raphael's, 525 Dover Center Road, Bay Village. Family and friends received at the church one half hour prior to Mass. {rscomments on}

WAGONER, DAVID E. David E. Wagoner (72), of Parma, Ohio, passed away on September 24, 2016. David is survived by his wife, Charlotte (Ludwig) Wagoner, children: David C. Wagoner of Gahanna, Ohio, Robin L Sarian (Edward) of Parma Hts, Ohio; grandchildren: Tara Wagoner, of Gahanna, Ohio, David, Daniel, and Donald Sarian of Parma Hts, Ohio. He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles "Chilly" Wagoner and Lois (Lawrence) Wagoner of East Liverpool, Ohio, and sister, Linda Day (Kenneth), of Columbus, Ohio. David was born in East Liverpool, Ohio on November 22, 1943, and graduated from East Liverpool High School in 1961. He was an active member of the Boyce Methodist Church. He attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY, where he earned a Bachelor degree in Biology, and later he earned a Masters degree in Science education from John Carroll University in Cleveland, Ohio. David was a teacher with the Cleveland Public School system for 31 years (1965-1996). He taught Biology and Chemistry and was head of the Science Department at Lincoln Junior High for most of his career. He worked part time as a lab technician at NASA Lewis Research Center when he was not teaching during summers. He ...Read More

NAGY, SOFIA Sofia Nagy, 98, of Twinsburg, Ohio (formerly of Jamestown, New York) died on September 21, 2016, at Maison Aine/Arbors of Stow in Stow, Ohio. She was born on May 2, 1918 in Tóthfalu, Hungary, the daughter of Ferenc and Teréz Nagy. She met her husband in a refugee camp in Yugoslavia after World War II. They married on June 16, 1950 and were married for 61 years. They immigrated to the United States in May 1956 and lived in Detroit, Michigan where they were sponsored by the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. In the early 1960s they moved to Jamestown, New York, where they lived for over 40 years until they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to live with their daughter. Sofia was a homemaker and an excellent cook. Her specialty was chicken paprikash. Throughout her life Sofia showed kindness, compassion and love towards all. Her shoulders were broad and her heart was open to a friend or stranger in need. She loved animals especially horses, dogs, and cats. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Mike Nagy, who died on April 26, 2012, her brothers Ferenc Nagy and Jani Nagy, and sisters Vera Nagy and Emilia Nagy Berec. ...Read More