NYLAND, JOHN W. John W. Nyland, age 94, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Lois (nee Reinker), great father of Douglas J. (Susan Wagner) and Deborah Zollos (Mark), dear grandfather of Kelly Amen (David), Katelyn Milus (Brad) and Kristyn Zollos, great-grandfather of Charlie. Memorials may be made to the Lutheran High School West. Memorial visitation at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 21485 Lorain Road, Fairview Park with Memorial Service to follow at 6 p.m. {rscomments on}

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MORISKY, KENNETH D. KENNETH D. MORISKY, 49, passed away August 19, 2013. Beloved son of Harry and Lorna and dear brother of Thomas Morisky, Gregory Morisky, Loretta Morisky, Cynthia Morisky, Elaine Buraty, Coletta Lahey,Mary Rita Benson and the late David Morisky; Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, August 27 at 11:30 a.m., St. Angela Merici Church, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park, Ohio. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. {rscomments on}

Gunar, Robert ROBERT P. GUNAR "Grandpa," 69 of Olmsted Township passed away on August 19, 2013. (Mike's Birthday). Bob was a member of the USA Airforce Pipe Band, a proud member of the 87th Cleveland Pipes and Drums and an avid fisherman and hunter. Husband for 43 years of Barbara, proud, loving father of Jason and Christine, father-in-love of Meghan and Mike and awesome grandpa of Aaron, Trent, Jackie, and Adrianna. The "Favorite Uncle" of all his nephews and nieces. Son of the late Jerry and Adeline, brother of Ron and the late Lynda and Roy. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to charity of your choice, Berea Animal Rescue, 390 Barrett Rd, Berea, OH 44017 or Mended Little Hearts of N.E. OH, 6867 Hidden Lake Trail, Brecksville, OH 44141. A celebration of Bob's life (and Mike's Anniversary) will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Barbarino’s Restaurant, 23871 Sprague Road, Columbia Station, OH 44028 from 1 to 4PM. {rscomments on}

VELAZQUEZ-MADERA, PORFIRIO PORFIRIO "COQUI" VELAZQUEZ-MADERA, age 71. Our beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away on August 18th, 2013. Loving father of Lucy, Larry, Zenaida and Tula. Cherished grandfather of Demorestt, Natalee, Alyssa, Samara, Autumn, Larry Jr. and Lucy and Bridget’s baby to be. Great-Grandfather of Daniel Jr. A service to celebrate Coqui’s life will be held on Thursday, August 22nd, guests welcome at 5:30pm with service beginning at 6pm at St. Paul’s Community Church, 4427 Franklin Ave, Cleveland. All are welcome to a potluck dinner in the church courtyard immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Cleveland Catholic Worker, 2082 Fulton Ave., Cleveland 44113 or The Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland 44110 {rscomments on}

ZIMMER, GLENN ALAN GLENN ALAN ZIMMER, 79, passed away June 2, 2013. Beloved son of the late Leo and Pauline, dear brother of the late Kay Swartz (Joseph), Leo (Marge) and Lee Osterling (Bob), uncle of Joseph Swartz, Jr. Michael Swartz and Leo Zimmer, Jr. and numerous nieces. Interment 11 a.m., Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio Thursday, August 22. {rscomments on}

GLASSMAN, PHYLLIS R. PHYLLIS R. GLASSMAN, age 63, passed away on August, 11, 2013. Loving and devoted mother of Samantha Weingart and Nicole Glassman; loving grandmother to Matisse Ava, dear sister of Donald and Marc Better. All Services Private. {rscomments on}

RATCLIFF, HOWARD M. HOWARD M. RATCLIFF age 76, passed away on August, 11, 2013. Born in Estes Park, Colorado. A Celebration of Life, 1pm. Friday, August 16 at the Disciples Christian Church, 3663 Mayfield Road (at Yellowstone) Cleveland Heights. Memorial Contributions to the Disciples Christian Church (address above), or the Pension Fund of the Christian Church, 130 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204, or the Christian Church in Ohio, 355 E. Campus View Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235. {rscomments on}

LOWNIK, LYDA SHIRLEY LYDA SHIRLEY LOWNIK, 90, passed away August 12, 2013. Beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Cheryl Belitsky (David), Terre Sullivan (Kenneth), Mary Ellyn Ritter (Steve) and Kathy Holley (Fred), dear grandmother of Kate Carlson (Andrew), Michael Sullivan (Annie), Tim Sullivan, Lisa Lopez (Pablo), Caitlin Holley and Sarah Holley, great-grandmother of Alex Lopez and Lyda, Liam and Lucy Carlson. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the charity of your choice. Memorial Mass, Wednesday, August 14 at 10 a.m., St. Angela Merici, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. {rscomments on}

Richey, Carol CAROL RICHEY, age 81 passed away August 6, 2013; beloved wife of the late James W.; dear mother of Clifton (Diana), and Keith; grandmother of Vivian, Clifton Jr., Kevin, and James; great grandmother to many; sister of Robert Cutting (Jan); special friend to Deborah Kerney (Gregory). Graveside Memorial, Sunset Memorial Park, Olmsted Falls (Meet at Gate), 11:30am, Saturday, August 17, 2013. {rscomments on}