STEAD, IRENE IRENE LOUISE STEAD, 89, of Brook Park, passed away peacefully September 11, 2013, following a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late William Stead, Irene is survived by her loving sons Rodney Parks (Nancy) of Wadsworth and Mark Parks (Patty) of Chattanooga, Tennessee; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a sister Margaret Nosal, several nieces and nephews, and many, many dear friends. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:00 am Saturday, September 14, 2013, at Mary, Queen of the Apostles Parish, 6455 Engle Road in Brook Park. FRIENDS RECEIVED AT CHURCH PRIOR TO MASS FROM 9:30-10:00am. Interment will follow at Holy Cross. In lieu of flowers please consider a contribution to Hospice of Medina County. {rscomments on}

SMETANKA, EDWARD PAUL EDWARD PAUL SMETANKA, age 92, died peacefully on September 1, 2013. Born to George and Barbara (nee Bunca). Beloved husband of the late Bernice (nee Mueller). Father to Gregory, Karen (Brubaker), Paul and Theresa (Frank). Youngest brother to the late Steven, Mary (Uhely), Juila (Urbanek), George, Ann (Olle), Florence, Cecelia (Berilla), Joseph, Rose (Bednar), Emily (Lenhart). Uncle to many. Grandfather to Jill, Brett, Dawn, Steven, Daniel, Keith and Craig. World War II Veteran of the US Army Air Corps. Served bravely in Europe from 1942 to 1945. Services will remain private at family's request. Internment later at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. {rscomments on}

SMEREK, MALINDA MALINDA (NELL) SMEREK, Age 82. Passed away September 2, 2013. Devoted wife of the late James M. for 43 years; dear mother of Melinda S. Smerek (Scott Ney) and Mary L. Stieger (Martin); loving grandmother of James R. (Jake) and Kevin Stieger; preceded in death by sisters Ruth Ingram (Lawrence), and Earleen Plick (Joseph). Beloved aunt and friend of many. Friends and family may call from 10 AM to 12:30 on Saturday, September 7, at THE CHAPEL AT SUNSET MEMORIAL 6245 Columbia Rd., North Olmsted. A memorial service will follow at 12:30 PM. Contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve. {rscomments on}

DIAMOND, HELEN M. HELEN DIAMOND, 92, passed away August 24, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Henry, loving mother of Henry (Christina) and cherished grandmother of Anastasia and Stephen, dear sister of the late Peter, Sr. Mary Angelica, Pauline, John, Bill and George and aunt to many. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. {rscomments on}

DEDITCH, MARILYN R. MARILYN R. DEDITCH, (nee Schaefer) age 75, passed away on August, 22, 2013. Beloved mother of Edward (Patricia), and Robert (Janet); cherished daughter of the late Edna and Edward Schaefer; dear sister of Danny, and Tommy Schaefer and the following deceased, Shirley Carpenter, Karen Bedoe, Beverly Revay, Donald, Kenny, Richard, Jackie, and Norman Schaefer; former spouse of Edward Deditch. All Services Private. {rscomments on}

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}