NAGY, SOFIA Sofia Nagy, 98, of Twinsburg, Ohio (formerly of Jamestown, New York) died on September 21, 2016, at Maison Aine/Arbors of Stow in Stow, Ohio. She was born on May 2, 1918 in Tóthfalu, Hungary, the daughter of Ferenc and Teréz Nagy. She met her husband in a refugee camp in Yugoslavia after World War II. They married on June 16, 1950 and were married for 61 years. They immigrated to the United States in May 1956 and lived in Detroit, Michigan where they were sponsored by the Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church. In the early 1960s they moved to Jamestown, New York, where they lived for over 40 years until they moved to Cleveland, Ohio, to live with their daughter. Sofia was a homemaker and an excellent cook. Her specialty was chicken paprikash. Throughout her life Sofia showed kindness, compassion and love towards all. Her shoulders were broad and her heart was open to a friend or stranger in need. She loved animals especially horses, dogs, and cats. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Mike Nagy, who died on April 26, 2012, her brothers Ferenc Nagy and Jani Nagy, and sisters Vera Nagy and Emilia Nagy Berec. ...Read More

SIMONITIS, BARBARA BARBARA A. SIMONITIS, age 79, passed away on September 13, 2016. Beloved wife of Kenneth. Loving mother of Marcy Rucker; step mother of Mark (Christine), and Cheryl Bachman (Carl). Cherished grandmother of Alexandria, Cody, Camille, Clay, Anna, Connor, David, and great grandmother of Adrianna, Landon, and Brooke. Daughter of the late George and Ann (Nee Zamba). Dear sister of Ann Marie Cinalli. A funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 24, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. at Sacred Heart Catholic church in Rock Creek, Ohio located on RT. 45 approx. 10 miles south of Interstate Rt. 90 East. Attendees are invited to attend a luncheon reception immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to your local A.P.L. chapter or for Breast Cancer Research. {rscomments on}

HOLL, MATTHEW Matthew R. Holl, age 48, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 12, 2016; loving husband of Tanya (nee Vacha); devoted father of Alexa, Karissa and Joshua; beloved son of Roger Holl (Roberta) and JoAnn Bennett (Arthur); dearest brother of Michael J. Holl and brother-in-law of Frederick Vacha (Erin), Michael Vacha and Jeffrey Vacha (Julia); loving uncle of Sydney, Elizabeth, Isabelle, Fred, Michael, Alex, Samu, Will and Andrew. Memorial Mass Tuesday, September 20 at St. Christopher Church, 20141 Detroit Rd., Rocky River, at 11 a.m. Friends received in church from 10-11 a.m. A lunch will be served immediately following Mass in Mary's room at the church. {rscomments on}

WARREN, LAURA Laura V. Warren, Beloved wife of Carmen J. Warren Jr., mother to Paul Warren, Mark Warren and Nicole Bacha (Greg). Oma to Melody and Ariya Bacha. Memorial Service held at Trinity Lutheran Church located at 2031 West 30th St. Cleveland, Ohio 44113 on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 7 p.m. Per Laura’s request, she asks that you bring a flower from your garden to her memorial. May the love she showed in everything that she did, shine through in everything we do. {rscomments on}

KRUTSCH, ARTHUR ARTHUR L. KRUTSCH, age 79, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2016. Beloved husband of Arline "Nickki" for 50 years. Loving father of Brian (Christine), Arthur Jr., and Michelle Ordorf. Cherished grandfather of Matthew, Michael, Adam, Alec, Abbey, John Thornton, and Jeremy Thornton. Dear brother of four. A Celebration of Life will be held at Our Lady of Grace, 1088 Ridge Rd., Hinckley, 44233, on Saturday, September 17 from 3-6 p.m. {rscomments on}

ECKARD, PAUL Paul R Eckard, Jr, 79. Treasured husband of 59 years of Beverly (née Hau), devoted father of Dale (Brenda) of Hilliard, Susan Rausch of Brooklyn, and Paula Koziol (Alex) of Philadelphia. Proud grandfather to Chad (Bethany) Eckard, Elizabeth (Alex) Minium, Ethan and Madison Rausch, and Alexander, Miles, and Elena Koziol. Papa HoHo to 7 great-grandchildren. Beloved brother of Jackie (Richard, deceased) Dalzell and Karen (Jack) Mazzeo. Born in Altoona, PA to parents Paul Sr and Leona (née Schandelmeier), both deceased. Brother-in-law to Debby (Tom) Kelly, Shirley, deceased, (Keith, deceased) Richards and James, deceased, (Dorte) Hau. Uncle, nephew, cousin, and dear friend of many. Served as Santa at numerous malls and stores from 1998 through 2015. Family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Saturday, September 10 at the Church of the Redeemer, 23500 Center Ridge Rd, Westlake where a celebration of life will also be held on Sunday, September 11 at 4pm. Contributions may be made to Hospice of Western Reserve, 300 E 185th, Cleveland, OH 44119. {rscomments on}

KRIVOK, KENNETH KENNETH K. KRIVOK, age 72, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2016. Beloved husband of Sue (nee Konczos); Loving father of Keri, step father of Lisa Kozak and Kenneth Kozak. Cherished grandfather of Ernie, Abby, and Mia. Loving son of the George and Thelma (both deceased). Dear brother of the late Gary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave. Staten Island, NY 10305, or the APL of Cleveland. Memorial Service, 11am, Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, 21750 Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116. {rscomments on}

SCHUENEMANN, NANCYLEE NANCYLEE SCHUENEMANN, age 91, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Paul Jr. Loving mother of Judith Rohr (Ralph, deceased), Paul III (Patricia, deceased). Cherished grandmother of 4, and great grandmother of 5. Preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Marguerite, a sister Claire Caldwell, and a brother C. Norman Kent Jr. Contributions may be made to her church, Dover Congregational United Church of Christ, 2239 Dover Center Rd, Westlake 44145. Graveside Service, 11:30am, Monday, August 8, 2016 at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery (Meet at the State Road Gate). {rscomments on}

FISCHER, MARIE MARIE A. FISCHER, age 53. Devoted wife of Drew. Beloved daughter of Josephine and the late Clifford Walker Sr. Dear sister of Robert Mihalek (Linda), Eddie Mihalek (Frances), Linda Wilcox (Gary), Joann Arraj (George), Clifford Walker Jr. (Paula), Anthony Walker (Fran), and the late Patricia Lopez (Catalino). Aunt, Cousin, and friend to many. Donations can be made to the family and envelopes will be available at the Life Celebration. Life Celebration, 5-7pm, Thursday, July 7, 2016, at the THE VENUE BISTRO & CELEBRATION CENTER, 6384 PEARL ROAD, PARMA HEIGHTS, OH {rscomments on}

GOSNELL, MICHAEL Michael K. Gosnell, age 57, passed away suddenly June 26, 2016. Beloved husband of 33 years to Kathy Gosnell; loving son of Donald and Lee (deceased) loving father of Salina (Joe) Berigan, Stacey (George), Eddie Makar (Matt); grandfather of 7; brother of Donnie (Debbie), Bobby (Jackie) and the late Gale Leonard (Tom). Loving uncle to many, dear friend to all. The Gosnell family will receive friends on Friday, July 1, 2016 from 2 to 8pm with a prayer service at 4pm; at the American Legion Post 610; 19944 Sheldon Rd, Brook Park, OH 44142. {rscomments on}