BENDER, LAWRENCE R. LAWRENCE R. BENDER, 64, passed away December 23, 2013. Dear brother of Sylvia Puljic, Dan (Nancy), and Fred Bender. He has 6 nephews, Martin, Lawrence, and Paul Puljic, and Dan, Derek and Mark Bender, and two great nieces from the Pujic side. The family will receive friends on Monday, December 30, at the Westwood Abbey Mausoleum of Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted beginning at Noon with service to follow at 1 p.m. {rscomments on}

SHUMWAY, JULIA Julia Margaret Shumway, 64, of Westlake, Ohio passed away Saturday, December 21, 2013 after a three-year battle with lung cancer. Julia was born to the late Rev. Archibald Dixon and Roona Rollit, February 19, 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Julia was a National Merit Finalist and went on to receive her Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Denison University in 1970. Julia married John Shumway in 1972, they settled in Columbus, Ohio and later moved to Westlake, Ohio. Julia is survived by her husband John; her three children Nathan, Thomas, and Margot; and her sister Sheila Tetler. She is also survived by her three cherished grandchildren: Adam, Jack and Luke. Julia began her career as an educator with developmentally challenged adults, and she later taught Graphic Arts at Cuyahoga Community College. She carried her enthusiasm for education into the private sector at Ernst and Young, Intellinex, and ACS where she managed teams of instructional designers. Most recently she served as the eLearning Manager at The Cleveland Clinic Education Institute. Julia was a voracious reader and enjoyed watercolor painting, jewelry-making, knitting and playing the piano. Memorial Service 1 p.m. Saturday, January 18, St. Peter Episcopal Church, 18001 Detroit Road, ...Read More

McDOUGALL, GALE J. GALE J. McDOUGALL, of Lakewood, formerly of Hiram, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2013 after a defiant battle with cancer. She was 64 years old. Gale was a restless, hard-working yet accommodating woman who exemplified the American Dream. Gale grew up in Maumee, Ohio. She moved to and attended Kent State University where she met and married the love of her life, Charles. She worked her way through college, having four children along the way. Gale was an entrepreneur and owned three different businesses; The Red Radish Restaurant in Kent, The Tree House, a children’s clothing store in Aurora and McDougall Productions, Inc. in Cleveland. She took great pride in her work for the Cleveland Orchestra’s Star-Spangled Spectacular and Tower City’s outstanding Christmas airship display. Mrs. McDougall also secured her nursing degree and became a labor and delivery nurse for Mt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland. Always an active member of the community, Mrs. McDougall served as an on-call nurse for Hiram College and as the Vice-President and then President for the Crestwood School District Sports Boosters. She devoted countless hours to masterful creations for Halloween costumes and reveled in the intensity of the Hiram Fire Department ...Read More

GABLER, GERALD J. GERALD J. GABLER, age 67, passed away on Thursday, December, 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Kathleen; dear father of Kelly Bania (Jeff), Doug Bolasevich (Julie), and Matt Gabler (Kim); cherished grandfather of 7.Memorial Service, 1PM. Saturday, December 28, 2013 at John Knox Presbyterian, 25200 Lorain Rd, North Olmsted, OH. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association. {rscomments on}

BROWN, JAMES MILTON JAMES MILTON BROWN, 87, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2013. Beloved husband of 65 years to Martha (Hauser). Loving father to James, Linda Davidson (Stu), Amy Sobieski (Mel), and Carol. Grandfather to Loren Sobieski. Brother to the late Ann Eichwald and uncle to several nieces. Family and friends are welcome to attend a Memorial service on Wednesday, December 18th at 11:00 a.m. at The Church of the Redeemer, 23500 Center Ridge Rd., Westlake. Reception following. {rscomments on}

EVANS, ROGER A. ROGER A. EVANS, 67, loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away Saturday, December 14th from complications due to cancer. Survived by wife, Carol; sons Jack (wife Terri) and Brian; grandchildren Grahm and Jared; sister Ann; and dear friend Fran. Service Saturday, December 21st at 12 NOON at St. Ladislas Parish, 2345 Bassett Rd., Westlake, where family will receive friends FROM 11:30 A.M.-12 NOON. Reception following the service at the Copper Cup, 688 Dover Center Rd. at 1 p.m. for family and all friends. Donations can be made to Hospice of Western Reserve and/or Youth Challenge in his name instead of flowers. {rscomments on}

CAPKA, ROBERT V. ROBERT V. CAPKA, age 81 "Bob" passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. Beloved husband of Alyce "Ali" (Facian). Loving father of Mitch of North Olmsted, Ohio; Ken (Dawn) of Hilliard, Ohio and Paul (Kerry) of Rocky River, Ohio. Cherished grandfather of Maddie, Katie, Tommy, Lexi and Danny. Dear brother of Vince Capka (Kathleen). Uncle and friend to many. Bob was a dedicated, retired City of Cleveland Firefighter. Funeral Mass on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m., St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. Friends and family will be received at 10:00 a.m. at the church. {rscomments on}

WEISMAN, JANE P. JANE P. WEISMAN, age 95, passed away November 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Matthew. Devoted mother to Karen. Private family service. Donations in her name may be made to Rocky River Public Library, Outreach Program, 1600 Hampton Road, Rocky River, Ohio 44116. {rscomments on}

SHELMAN, HARRY A. HARRY A. SHELMAN, age 94, passed away November 26, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Hallie, loving father of Harry J. (Marcia) and Robert L. (Linda). Beloved friend of Shirley Olson, dearest grandfather of Eric, Corey, Aimee and Jennifer and great-grandfather of 5. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Private family services. {rscomments on}

HADNEY, ROBERT ROBERT HADNEY, age 81, passed away November, 17, 2013. Loving husband of Jean (nee Gareau) for 57 years. Dad of Dave (Mary), Alison Yovanno (Sam), and Rob (Aubrey). Grandpa of Lauren, Remy, and Marissa. Brother of Ethel and the following deceased Leila and Daisy. Memorial Mass, Thursday, November 21, 10:00am, St. Angela Merici, Fairview Park. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of choice. {rscomments on}