MCGIBONEY, LOUISE LOUISE T. MCGIBONEY (nee Piontkowski), age 79, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Loving mother of Laura Brown (Denver Franklin), Leonard (Karla), and Christopher. Cherished grandmother of Colleen, Russell, Tara, Amanda, and Andrea. Dear sister of Shirley Jarzab. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, Friday, October 16, 2015, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, 6928 Detroit, Cleveland, Ohio. Family received 5-7pm, Thursday, October 15 at the Malloy-Esposito Funeral Home, 1575 West 117th Cleveland. {rscomments on}

WOZNIAK, ANNA ANNA I WOZNIAK, born 9/26/1915 (nee Kohut, formerly Honecy). Wife of Leonard J.Wozniak, loving and lovely mother of Frank S. Honecy (deceased) (Barbara), Nancy A. Ringer (Morton), Patricia Honecy, dearest grandmother of Frank Honecy (friend Cathy), Mark Ringer (Christine), Jeffrey Ringer (friend Susan). Special people in her life Sandy Grattan and Mary Augustine. Parents and brothers and sisters all deceased. Aunt and friend to many. She loved her children, grandchildren and friends to the max. Ann was an avid golfer (first woman on the American Greetings Golf League), loved to bowl, loved sports, especially the Indians and Browns. She never missed listening to the Indians play ball, even up to the end. She worked for the mayor of Cleveland in the 1930's, during World War II making parts at The Weatherhead Co., Later at Lamson and Sessioms, and finally at American Greetings where she worked her way up to supervisor of her department. She volunteered at the VA Hospital and was secretary of PNA Lodge. Anna passed away on her one hundredth birthday with family by her side. Quite a remarkable and feisty woman. She will be missed. Services private. Donations in her name to St. Augustine Health ...Read More

ALBU, JOHN JOHN F. ALBU, 78, passed away suddenly Sept. 7, 2015. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, John joined the United States Marine Corps at the age of 17 after attending Cathedral Latin High School. He honorably served his country and was proud to have served aboard the USS Forrestal (CV-59) on her maiden voyage. A hardworking man, he enjoyed a decades-long career as a licensed realtor while also working for The Plain Dealer for more than 30 years. At the same time, John went on to pursue a life's goal, put on hold to raise his family, by obtaining his Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School, Cleveland State University in 1991. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1992 and spent the rest of his life in an active private practice. He enjoyed the local sports teams, fishing, and yard-scaping at home. He was an avid fan of classic movies and never grew tired of his extensive collection. John is survived by his children, John M. Albu (Amy), Carolyn D. Albu and his self-adopted daughter, Patricia G. Harris (Robin); dear granddaughter, Melanie Cox. He will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by his family, friends, neighbors ...Read More

HOHENSTEIN, RICHARD RICHARD F. HOHENSTEIN, 51, of Cleveland, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. Beloved son of Mary and Richard. Loving brother of Terri Simons, Jackie Tamburro, and Lois; uncle to Raymond and Phillip Hohenstein, Alaina, Janine and LCpl. Steven Tamburro, USMC. Family and friends may gather on Sunday, August 23, 2015, 1-5 PM, in the community room (1st FL) at Independence Place, 9233 Independence Blvd., Bldg. 2, Parma Hts., Oh 44130. Burial service private. No flowers please. Please visit www.mallorymemorial.com to leave condolences. {rscomments on}

STEIN SR., RICHARD RICHARD W. STEIN SR., age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015. Beloved husband of Marion (nee Ferrini). Loving father of Linda Spence (Henry), and Richard Stein Jr. (Cindy). Cherished grandfather of Martin, Mathew, and Melissa Isbell (DJ). All Services private. {rscomments on}

PYTLAK, JOSEPHINE Josephine Pytlak (nee Faron) age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. Beloved wife of the late Charles Sr. Loving mother of Kenneth (Sharon) and Charles Jr. Cherished grandmother of Nicole. Dearest sister of the following deceased: John, Sophie, Catherine, Mary, and Jane. Dearest aunt of many nieces and nephews. Services will be held privately. {rscomments on}

SNEVEL SR., RICHARD Richard “Rick” A. Snevel, Sr. passed away on June 24, 2015 in Bay Village, Ohio at the age of 72. Rick is survived by his loving wife, Barb (nee Charvat) of 47 years; son Rick, Jr and wife Michelle, daughters Rebecca, Rachel Glauner and husband Dan, Roberta Mayer and husband Joseph; sister Barbara (Snevel) Wheeler, and nine grandchildren, to whom he is known as 'Grumpa'. Rick was born on March 20, 1944 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wilbur J. Snevel and Geraldine (Paschal) Snevel (both deceased). Prior to his extensive battle with Parkinson's, Rick was an active and dedicated member of Lakewood Congregational Church, the Rocky River #703 Masonic Lodge and the “Big Six” Al Sirat Grotto. A Memorial Service is scheduled for Friday July 10, 2015 at the Bay Lodge, located at 492 Bradley Road, Bay Village. The family will greet friends and family at 2:30 pm, followed by celebration of his life by Rev. Mark Thomas at 3:30 pm, a Masonic Service at 4:30 pm, followed by a get-together to reminisce with friends and family until 9 pm. Friends and family are welcome to attend and celebrate Rick's life. In lieu of flowers, donations can be ...Read More

DACKA, JOZEF JOZEF DACKA, 94, passed away June 17, 2015 at Fairview Hospital following a long illness. Jozef was a forced labor POW during WWII in Germany. He brought his wife and eldest daughter to America in 1951 in search of a better life. They originally settled in Chicago. Jozef was a kind, gentle soul, and a brilliant man. He could fix, make or do anything. He instilled honesty, integrity and a strong work ethic in his children. Jozef never gave up and fought his health issues to the end. He is survived by his wife Lidia (nee Wolski), daughters Irene Kucin (Ken) of Las Vegas, Diane (Douglas Fitch) of Westlake and grandson Eric Jozef of Chicago. The family would like to thank the Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living employees at O'Neill Healthcare - North Ridgeville and the staff, nurses, and technicians at the Frecenius on Hoag in Sheffield Village for their great care. Jozef was very fond of his second "family" at Frecenius. "We are also thankful for the medical care received by Dr. Bohn and Dr. Nautiyal for the past several years." Graveside services, 11 a.m., on July 11, 2015 at St. Joseph Cemetery on Detroit Road in Avon. Arrangements ...Read More

ANDERSON, J. TODD, J. Todd Anderson, 73, of Cleveland Heights, OH, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 22, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife Patricia of 32 years, four children; Jeremy (Kristin), Bethany Chaffee (Robert), Kelly Fralick-Ganley (Patrick), Peter Fralick and six grandchildren. A celebration of his life will be held at The College Club in Cleveland Heights on Thursday, June 25th at 11:30am. Todd was a graduate of the Western Reserve University School of Architecture. He was employed by E.F. Hauserman before becoming the corporate architect for BP America. Todd continued his artistic passion in retirement by becoming an accomplished glass blower. He loved tinkering with his 1929 Ford Model-A. In addition, Todd and Patricia enjoyed traveling around the world. One of his greatest joys was his six wonderful grandchildren; Jack (12), Wyatt (11), Nathan (10), Grace (9), Samantha (5) and Ingrid (5 mo). Todd was also a beloved Host Father to two American Field Service Students, Eri of Japan and Kit of Hong Kong. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Esophageal Action Network, www.ecan.org. Their mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of ...Read More

STEPP, ANGELA GRACE ANGELA GRACE STEPP age 33, of Middleburg heights, passed away June 8, 2015. Loving mother of Jazzlyn, Andrea, and Gracie Yeagle. Cherished daughter of Loretta Stepp and the late Charles Stepp. Dear sister of Lisa Vargas and Brian Stepp. Dear aunt of Eva Vargas. Memorial service, 11am, Wednesday, June 17, 2025, Saint Basil the Great Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, Ohio 44141. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery   {rscomments on}