FOLEY, MARY MARY MAGDALENE FOLEY, (nee McNamara) passed on to her next journey on June 25, 2014. Devoted wife of the late James L. and loving mother of Pat (Connie), Michael (Kate), Jim (Marie), Mary Ellen Spahn (Kevin) and the late Dan. Grandmother of Ryan, Colleen, Delaney, Justin, Dana, Shannon and Chad. Great-grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt and Sponsor of many. Mary was a fiery Irishwoman with a great sense of humor whose life mission was to raise her family in a traditional loving Irish manner and be a friend and confidant to many. A devoted and lifetime member of many Catholic parishes and a member of Al-anon for over 50 years, she had endless energy to help those in need. Her spirit lives on and we all will miss her. Memorial Mass will be held July 14 at 11:30 a.m., St. Angela Merici Church, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. The family will welcome guests beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please be generous to your favorite charity. {rscomments on}

MERTEL, WILLIAM "BILL" WILLIAM "BILL" MERTEL, passed away on June 26, 2014. Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley (nee Longshore), a loving father to Lori Lenzer (George) and Lisa Mertel. Devoted grandpa to Kylie Lenzer. Brother to Zora Sanchez and Mildred Mertel. Private services. Let it be noted that Malloy Memorial in conjunction with the Cleveland Memorial Society extended onto me and my family outstanding service. Since I thought it might be cool to write my own obit, let me begin by expressing my gratitude for being able to associate with so many wonderful teacher colleagues during my tenure at Thomas Edison, East High and Beachwood schools, as well as all the students who attended my classes. With a special shout out to teacher companion and a true Renaissance Man, Don Prusha, who once sacrificed all he could. Of course a genuine thank you is extended to all the doctors, nurses and aides of the Cleveland Clinic who did what they could to delay this obituary. Next a sincere acknowledgement to the Longshore family for their friendship and caring over the years. Also a thank you to George, Sr., Julia, George, Jr., Kylie and our apartment friends for their ...Read More

KUBAT, MARY MARY LOUISE KUBAT, 78, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her family on June 22, 2014. Beloved wife of William. Devoted mother to Christopher (Maria) Kubat and Elizabeth Gildone. Loving grandmother to Matthew Gildone, Erin and Kaelyn Kubat. Sister to Sr. Agnes Schreiber, CSJ and the late Robert Schreiber (Barbara). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Falls, 25615 Bagley Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138 on THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 at 11:00 am with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family welcomes friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church prior to the mass. Donations can be made to Cleveland Clinic Hospice at Home, 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite #10, Independence, Ohio 44131, (216) 444-9819. {rscomments on}

VORREITER, CLAIRE CLAIRE VORREITER, January 12, 1930 – June 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Vorreiter, loving mother to Kathy Franks (Sam), Denise, Amber Scott (Ron) and the late Chris, loving grandma to Rachel Franks, Jessica Quinones (Jose), Jason Scott (Vanessa), Patrick, Matthew Tate, Megan Franks, Sammy Franks, Laura Beard (John) and great-grandma to AnneLiese, Tyler, Kristin, Kaitlyn, Derrick, Baylee, Seth, Jacob and Shelby, sister of Jeanette Porter and Patt Greene. {rscomments on}

ELESH, THEODORE Theodore Paul Elesh, age 63, passed away May 6, 2014. Born March 5, 1951 to Ted sr. and Rita. Father of Vanessa Marie and Ted Justin Elesh. Brother of Tom. Private memorial service. {rscomments on}

SLUKA, ROBERT ROBERT G. SLUKA, (age 85), passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014. Beloved father of Barbara (Chuck) and Gayle. Grandpa of Dave, Chris (Rosanna), Joel (Michelle), Bryan, Deena (Ben). Great Grandpa of Austin, Emma, Alexa, Zachary, Maxwell and Kayla. His family asks family and friends to join them in a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 31st from 7:00 - 9:00 at the Gaglione's home at 5950 Mural Dr. Seven Hills, OH. {rscomments on}

KOLER, RICHARD RICHARD BENARD KOLER, 66, died May 18, 2014, at his home in South Euclid, Ohio. He is an alumnus of Gesu Catholic School, Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine. Richard practiced dentistry in Cleveland for over 30 years until his retirement in 2013. Dr. Koler, as he was known to his patients and colleagues, will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his sister Claudia, and his four children Christopher, Alison, Jessica, and Michael. He is also survived by his niece, nephew, and two grandchildren. Friends and family are welcome to celebrate his memory and life at a reception in his honor. The reception will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at the home of Jim Nemistal, located at 2930 Edgehill Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.   {rscomments on}

PLUMMER, MYRA MYRA L. PLUMMER, age 74, of Columbia Station, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Carl Dale, and special companion of Billy G. James. Cherished mother of Connie Hall (Stanley, deceased), and Carl. Dear grandmother of Benjamin Plummer (Bridget Coldsnow), Stanley Hall, Jeremy Hall, and Joshua Fischer. Great grandmother of Brooke. Memorial Service, 6PM, Tuesday, May 20, North Eaton Baptist Church, 12109 Reed Road, Grafton, OH 44044 {rscomments on}

McMillin, Velma Velma Helena Brokate McMillin went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2014. Velma was the oldest child born to Clarence and Adelaide Brokate. She was born on December 21, 1920 in Fremont, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Toledo in June of 1943 with a Bachelor of Science in Home economics after which she was employed as Cafeteria Manager for GE’s Cleveland Wire Works and later was Cafeteria Manager for Colonnade Cafeterias in downtown Cleveland until March of 1976. She also worked for Cleveland Public Schools as a Substitute teacher from January of 1977 until her retirement in 1981. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 18 years Emerson (Mick) McMillin, her parents, Clarence and Adelaide (Rademacher) Brokate, her sisters Vernabelle Lenke, and Eunice Gertrude Brokate. Surviving are her stepsons Andrew Leeland of Tehachapi,, California; William of Willoughby, Ohio; her sister Doris Berry of Euclid; her brother Myron Brokate of Euclid; 5 nephews, 3 nieces and 4 Step grandchildren. Velma was a 40 year resident of Broadview Heights and a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. The Family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the St Mathews church. A ...Read More

HOLCHIN, ROBERT ROBERT D. HOLCHIN, age 69, passed away on Friday, May, 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Taylor). Cherished father of Lisa Lutsock (David), and Scott (Kira). Loving grandfather of Hannah, Emily, and Claire. Dear brother of Trudy Morency (Richard). Loving uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend of many. 52 year member of the International Longshoreman's Association. Please join us for a celebration of Bob’s life on Saturday May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Rockport United Methodist Church at 3301 Wooster Road Rocky River, OH 44116 {rscomments on}