FINK, SHANA SHANA FINK, age 39, passed away November 16, 2015. Beloved wife of James M. Fink. Loving mother of Dominic Padin, Ramon Padin, James Fink Jr., Nathaniel P. Fink, and Gabrielle Fink. Cherished daughter of Larry Parker, and Gloria Dowdle-Burnett (Roderick Burnett Jr.) Dear sister of Roderick Burnett III, and Manuel Burnett. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.   {rscomments on}

KIESEL, KATHARINA Katharina M. Kiesel, 95, of North Ridgeville, peacefully passed away at the Wesleyan Village on October 22, 2015 after a long illness. She was born March 4, 1920 in Title, Yugoslavia. Her family was forced to relocate during WWII and settled in Karlsruhe, Germany after the war. She immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1957 where she cleaned houses and learned to be a beautician. She immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1967 where she owned and operated her own beauty shop until she retired. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and gardening. She is survived several nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her brother, Karl Kiesel, and her sister, Ella Hess. {rscomments on}

DAVIS JR., GILBERT GILBERT ANDERSON DAVIS JR. age 82 passed peacefully at home on Tuesday November 17, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Shirley C. Davis, son Kenneth R (Christine), & daughter Kathy J. Grandchildren Brian (Rebecca), Lindsay and Riley. Also siblings John, Jack, Opal, Minnie, Sue and Barbara. Proceeding him in death were his parents Gilbert Sr. & Catherine and siblings Delbert, Frank and Jewell. Memorial Service, 6pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Bethel Temple Church, 12901 W. Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma. {rscomments on}

THOMAS, GUSTAV GUSTAV JAMES THOMAS, age 65, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. Loving father of Kathleen Thomas-Sundquist (Frank), Derik (Carrie Stewart), Tyler, Emily, Blake Bowyer, and Zachary Bowyer. Cherished grandfather of Felicia Burke, Ricky Drozd, Kylie Stewart, Karson Stewart, and Blake Bower Jr. Memorial Service, 2PM, Saturday, December 5, 2015, God is Love Ministries, 2707 Grantwood, Parma. {rscomments on}

KOTCHMAN, MICHAEL MICHAEL K. KOTCHMAN, age 57, passed away on Friday, November, 6, 2015. Beloved husband of Vivian (nee Sherman). Loving father of Allison, Tyler, Rachel, and Halle. Cherished son of Paul and Nancy Kotchman. Dear brother of Donald (Nancy), David, and Niki Pearce (Ken). Loving uncle to many. Memorial Service, 11am, Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the North Royalton Methodist Church, 13601 Ridge Road, North Royalton. Internment North Royalton Cemetery. MEMORIAL VISITATION, 2-4 AND 6-8PM, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2015 AT THE CHURCH. ALL SERVICES AT THE CHURCH BOTH DAYS. {rscomments on}

PICKETT, JOSEPH JOSEPH A. PICKETT, beloved husband of Martha. Dear father of Joseph M., Jeanette Mooney (Mike, deceased), Jeffrey (Denise), and Jill. Grandfather of Michael and Lindsay Pickett, Sierra Pickett, and Mackenzie and Kevin Mooney. Visitation in the gathering room of the church one hour prior to the Mass. Funeral Mass, 11am, Thursday, November 12, 2015, at St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, 8700 Brecksville Road, Brecksville. {rscomments on}

STUMP, EILEEN EILEEN STUMP (nee Foose), age 100, died November 4. Loving wife of the late Edward H. Stump. Mother of Patricia Flynn (Michael) and Kathleen Russ (Lawrence), Grandmother of Kathleen and Sean Flynn and George and Eric Russ, Great grandmother of six, Great great grandmother of one. No services. {rscomments on}

PARENICA, JEFFREY PARENICA JEFFREY T. PARENICA, 59 passed on Octo ber 30, 2015. Be- loved husband of Thomasa and father of Sean Micheal. An electrical engineer, avid fisherman, sports and baseball enthusiast. He loved to travel and play loud music. Friends and family are invited to a Life Celebration, 2-4pm, Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Bain Park Cabin, 21077 North Park Drive in Fairview Park. {rscomments on}

HOLMES, PATSY PATSY A. HOLMES (nee Lockwood), age 65, passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. Beloved wife of Ronald R. Sr. Beloved mother of Angee Fannin (Steve), Lee Allen Parsons (Debbie), Nathaniel, and Ron "Jr." (Nancy). Grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Worked in food service for many years and most recently Simons of Brecksville. She was a loving and caring woman who will be missed by all. All Services Private.   {rscomments on}

BOYKIN, CONNOR CONNOR JAY BOYKIN, age 21, passed away October 31, 2015. Beloved son of Melissa and Jay Boykin. Brother of Jacob and Lindsey Boykin of Sheffield Lake, Ohio. Grandson of Sue and Alfred Coy of Avon Lake, Ohio and Ann and Jerry Boykin of Avon, Ohio. Nephew of Brian Coy, Jackie Coy (Jimmy Cole), Lee Boykin Messenger (Bob), Terry Boykin (Donna Busser) many cousins and extended family. Connors life was short but so precious to all who knew him. He was so loved by every member of his family. His memory will be cherished by all of us the rest of our lives. Visitors will be received Friday, November 6, 2015 at the Sheffield Lake Community Center, 4575 Lake Road Sheffield Lake, Ohio 44054 between the hours of 4-9pm. A small service will be held at 6:00pm. {rscomments on}