PATTERSON, KENNETH KENNETH PATTERSON, age 69, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Brad (Jamie). Cherished grandfather of four. Dear brother of Richard. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30am, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4170 North Amber, Brooklyn 44144. {rscomments on}

STEPHENS, JOAN JOAN RUTH STEPHENS (NEE BROWN): BELOVED MOTHER OF TERRI DOBBINS. SISTER OF THE LATE: ROY BROWN, EARL BROWN, VIRGINIA JOHNSON. GRANDMOTHER OF DERIK THOMAS. GREATGRANDMOTHER OF FELICIA BURKE AND KARSON THOMAS. {rscomments on}

MOHAR, JOSEPH JOSEPH J. MOHAR, 88, died peacefully on December 31, 2015 at his home in North Olmsted, Ohio. Joe was born on August 8,1927 to Joseph and Florence (Daley) Mohar in Cleveland. He graduated from Benedictine High School and attended John Carroll University. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Army (1945) as a cryptographer. Upon discharge, Joe married his high school sweetheart Loretta M. Wisniewski in 1949. Together they had 11 children, 27 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, with more to be expected. To Joe, his most significant accomplishment was his family. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Loretta; favorite children, Robert (Kathleen), Gregory (Martha), Daniel (Lora), Kenneth, Karen Mohar-Wolf, Gerald (Cynthia), Susan Yencha (Jeff), Jo Ann Kelly (John), Lawrence (Denise), Richard (Stephanie), and Joel (Kelly). Also surviving are his siblings: Cecelia (Ronald) Brown and Jack (Patricia) and sister-in-law Sheila Mohar. Also, survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A licensed master plumber, Joe had a 40-year career as an executive for several mechanical contracting firms. Among his notable projects are the Dancing Fountains in Tower City. He concluded his career with the construction of the Cleveland Indians baseball stadium. Volunteerism was a major part of his ...Read More

WOZNIAK, GEORGE GEORGE WOZNIAK of Maple Heights, passed suddenly from illness. Cherished son of the late Eleanor and Theodore, Dear brother of Joseph, John, and the late Peter and the late Julia. All services are private. {rscomments on}

MOCNIAK, JOHN NELSON JOHN NELSON MOCNIAK, age 50, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015. Cherished son of Marilyn and the late John. Dear brother of Christopher (Angie), and Chuck (Debra). Uncle of Ashely Brown Abbott, Brandon, Tyler, and McKenzie. Memorial Service to be announced later. {rscomments on}

SEDOR, HENRY "HANK" HENRY "HANK" SEDOR, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December, 24, 2015. Beloved husband of 59 years to Coletta. Loving father of Virginia Zavagno (Paul), Cynthia Aquilino (Joseph), Karen Dingfelder (Gary), Sandra, and Kelly Neuman. Dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of six. REST IN PEACE DAD. All services Private. {rscomments on}

GRIFFITH, SANDRA (MCDANIEL) SANDRA GRIFFITH (nee McDaniel), age 68, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2015 at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Survived by her loyal husband, Patrick. Loving mother of Lea Bacci. Treasured grandmother to Madison, Brenna and Lily Bacci. Dearest sister to Gary McDaniel (Sandy, deceased) and to Jeffery Peha. Favorite aunt to Stacy (Jeremy) Stanberry, Heather (Ravi) Sookram and Ryan McDaniel. Beloved great-aunt to Audrey Stanberry and Sebastian Sookram. Preceded in death by her cherished mother, Genieve (nee Bondra) and father, Leonard McDaniel. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 12 noon at the Riverside Cemetery Chapel, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44109. Private interment to follow. {rscomments on}

HOSLER, NORMAN NORMAN HOSLER, age 77, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Clara Edom Hosler, and the late Sarah Jane Hosler; devoted father of Peggy Hosler-Hayes (Eric) and Ginny Ford (Bob); a supportive mentor to Mike, Billy, and Ben Edom; loving grandfather of Jesse and Cody Hosler, and Sarah Ford. Born in Cleveland, graduated from Bay Village High School and Ohio University, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He lived in Detroit, MI, and Poway, CA, and worked for the Otis Elevator Co. (Detroit) and owned a successful office supply business (Poway Valley Stationers/Service Office Supply) for 28 years in Poway until retiring in 2001. Upon his return to Northwest Ohio in 2001, he became a Certified Signing Agent/Notary Public, which he professionally executed right up until he passed away. Norman was an active member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist Rocky River. He served as President on the Alcazar Board of Directors and enjoyed ballroom dancing and photography. A Memorial Service to celebrate Norman's abundantly fulfilled life will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, January 9, at the Don Umerley Civic Center - Memorial Hall, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. A reception at ...Read More

GREICIUS, MATTHEW MATTHEW GREICIUS, age 57, died peacefully under the wonderful care of staff at Ames Family Hospice House. Matt is survived by his children, Kelly Williams, Matthew Lee, Amy, and Adam and his grandchildren, Julia, Jacob, and Kingston. His memory will be cherished by his 6 brothers and sisters and their spouses and children. Matt’s talents in carpentry and cabinetmaking will continue to be admired through the objects, furniture, rooms, and houses he created with such skill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland OH 44110. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30am, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at St. Christopher, 20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River. Interment to follow, Lakewood Park Cemetery. Friends received one hour prior to mass at the church. {rscomments on}

O'BRIEN, RAYMOND RAYMOND O'BRIEN, age 93, on December 1, 2015, has joined in Heaven, his beloved wife of 68 years, Lois (nee McCullough deceased 2010). Dear father of Evelyn Colwell (Jack) of Clermont, FL., and Elaine Obert (Warren) of Columbia Station, OH. Dearest grandpa of Christine Macdonald of Foxboro, MA., Greg Colwell (Sandi) of East Bridgewater, MA., Michelle VanDyke (David) of Chantilly, VA., and Tim Obert (Cherri) of Medina, OH. Cherished great-grandpa of Cameron and Colleen Macdonald, Amanda, Lindsey and Leah Colwell, Caylie and Hannah Obert. Adopted "pop" of Roy Babiak. Brother of William (Marcie, both deceased) and Florence Lohn (deceased). Brother-in-law of Elmer and Margie McCullough (both deceased) and Shirley and Clyde Payton (both deceased). Survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. At Ray's request, private services were held. Eat a Hershey's Kiss in Ray's memory! He was a proud World War II Army Veteran. He visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight on November 3, 2010. Those who wish may donate to: Honor Flight Cleveland, 724 Coralberry Lane, Madison, OH 44057. {rscomments on}