NARDINI, ROSE M. ROSE M. NARDINI, age 97, of Perry Township, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 17, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Louis P. Nardini, devoted mother to John Nardini and Lois DeBiase (Dennis). Grandmother to Carol and Anna Nardini, Elizabeth Abramowitz (Steven), Denise Janson (Mike), Daniel, and Douglas (Laura). Great Grandmother of six. Private services. {rscomments on}

KLATKA N, STANLEY STANLEY NORMAN KLATKA, 84, passed away May 19, 2013. Beloved husband of Juanita (nee Godfrey) for 60 years. Beloved father of Gary (Judy) of Florida; Craig (Jeanne) of Colorado; Johnnie (Robin) of Indiana; Larry of Newbury; Gay Hansen (Chris) of Newbury; Stach of Wadsworth and Joy Stang (Dave) of Claridon; cherished grandfather of 16 and many great-grandchildren. Son of the late Stanley and Sophie, brother of Fred, Henry, Edline Goshe and the late Paul, John, Joe, Stella Butler and Sarah Butler. Stan spent his youth working the family farm now known as Scenic River Retreat in Munson. He was a home delivery milkman for 37 years. He enjoyed his family vacations at Walt Disney World, camping at the family pond and anything to do with the outdoors. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 21 from 4 - 7:30 pm at Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road in Munson, Ohio. Friends will also be received at 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, St. Helen’s Church, 12060 Kinsman Road in Newbury, Ohio with mass to follow at 10am. Friends are invited back to Scenic River Retreat following mass. {rscomments on}

SWAGER, RICHARD "DICK" RICHARD “DICK” SWAGER,72, of Cleveland, passed away Sunday May 12, 2013. A celebration of his life will be held on Tuesday May 21 from 2 pm - 6pm at Rowley Inn, 1104 Rowley Ave. in Cleveland 44109 (one block south of Clark Ave.) {rscomments on}

GRUND, GRAHAM LATIMER GRAHAM LATIMER GRUND, 92, of Gates Mills, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late David F. (Eugenia) Graham Latimer Grund was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She graduated from Hathaway Brown High School in 1938 and Arlington Hall College in 1940. Graham is survived by her brother, Erwin David Latimer, III of Chattanooga, TN. She is preceded in death by her father, Erwin David Latimer, Jr., mother, Celia Stratford Latimer, brother John Stratford Latimer, sister, Celia Latimer Ochs and her stepson, Wick Williams. Graham was involved with the Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland Institute of Music, Cleveland Museum of Art, Women’s Council and she was the founder and CEO of Access to the Arts. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, on Friday, May 17 at 10 a.m. with a reception immediately following. Interment Gates Mills South Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations, in her name, to Cleveland Institute of Art, Attention: Michael Kinsella, 11141 East Blvd., Cleveland 44106. {rscomments on}

GIRARD, THOMAS FRANCIS THOMAS FRANCIS GIRARD, 71, left with God on May 6th, 2013. Beloved father of Roche of Medina and Desma of Akron, loving grandfather of Dominic of Cleveland and dear brother Jim Funk of Twinsburg. He is also survived by his Dear Aunt Eleanor Sanow, cousins Bill and Patty Hannemann and many, many other family members and friends. Graduate of Case Western Reserve, avid gardener and world class chef. He will join his wife, Maria, and his parents, Rox and Mary Grace (nee Centanni) Girard, in heaven. Private service. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland. {rscomments on}

CERMAK, JOSEPH JOSEPH CERMAK, age 81, passed away April 29, 2013. Beloved brother of five; uncle, cousin and dear friend to many. Member of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church. Corporal, U.S. Army, Korean War Veteran. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 1 p.m., Friday, May 17. {rscomments on}

FARYLO, ANNA ANNA FARYLO, age 88, died peacefully on Sunday, April 28th after a battle with Alzheimer's. Loving mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. May your memory be eternal. Your love and laughter will linger in our hearts. {rscomments on}

WILKINS, RITA ANN RITA ANN WILKINS (nee Malaska), 72, died peacefully, May 9, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born October 8, 1940 in Cleveland to Beatrice (nee Vosmik) and Edward Malaska. Caring sister to Mary Francis, Edward, George and Joseph (deceased). Lakewood resident for 48 years. Devoted wife of 50 years to Nick Wilkins. Cherished mother and very special Nanny to: Shari Wilkins (Michael Wood), Helen Harry, Alex, James, and Catherine Wood; Tracey Canale (John), Adam and Caroline; Nicki Wilkins (Tony Lang), Theodore, Beatrice, Henry, and Vivienne. Special niece to Lillian (nee Vosmik) Joliat. Beloved friend to all who were fortunate to feel her love, strength, and wisdom. Ann loved and cared dearly for all things in nature, carrying on the example set by her mother. This she passed on to her children and grandchildren showing us the beauty of a sunset and the vast wholeness of a night sky. Memorial services will be held at Rocky River Nature Center (24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, 44070) on May 12, 2013 at 6pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Rocky River Nature Center (Gift Development, 4101 Fulton Parkway, 44144). {rscomments on}

MARINKOV, ROBERTA F. ROBERTA “BOBBIE” MARINKOV, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on May 7, 2013 surrounded by her family. Bobbie is the beloved wife of Edward, loving mother of Butch (Cindy) and Steve, cherished grandmother of Nick and Madalynn and dear sister of Glynn McCord (Fran), Sandy Owen, Jeanne Mervart (Mike) and the late Fred McCord (Ruth). The family will receive friends from 2 – 4 pm, Saturday, May 11 at Nickels and Andrade Funeral Home, 14500 Madison Avenue, Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations, in her name, to Grace Hospice, 16600 Sprague Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. {rscomments on}

CONSTANTINE, MARGARET M. MARGARET M. CONSTANTINE, 84, passed away April 19, 2013. Beloved mother of Jay (Patricia) and Gwen, loving grandmother to Antonia and Sofia, daughter of the late George and Katie Schlotzer and sister of the late George Schlotzer. She was a graduate of West Tech High School and Dyke-Spencerian College. In her youth she was a gifted singer and much in demand at weddings. She also sang at Karamu and Cain Park. She was an avid, talented gardener and lover of nature. Services will be private. {rscomments on}