HALL, WOODROW WILSON WOODROW WILSON HALL, 91, passed away March 8, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marion, loving father of Dana Messenger, Gail Hall, Marian Hall and the late Lawrence, loving grandfather of Hilliary Boone and Craig Boone and great-grandfather of Camden Tremaglio and Chase Sorm. Memorial service 7 pm, March 19, Dr. Martin Luther Evangical Lutheran Church, 4470 Ridge Road, Brooklyn. {rscomments on}

BUECHELE, ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE BUECHELE passed away on March 5, 2013 in Austin, Texas. She was born on August 12, 1921 in Cleveland to Joseph and Antonia Pulz. Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester Buechele, twin sister Josephine Cizek and sister Delores Pulz. She is survived by children Toni-Lynn O'Brien and husband Bill of Austin, Texas, Lester Buechele and wife Connie of Key Biscayne, Florida, and Cheryl Fitiak and husband Andy of Lakewood, Ohio. Grandchildren: Cheryl O'Brien of Austin, Texas, Brooke Williams and husband Chris of St. Louis, Missouri, Heidi Paul and husband Brian of Chicago, Illinois, and Brandi Mason and husband Dave of Boulder, Colorado and seven great-grandchildren. A celebration mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 23, St. Bernadette Church in Westlake. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. {rscomments on}

ERDELYI, KATALIN Katalin Erdelyi, 87, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Gyula J. Erdelyi, cherished mother of Jane Morana (James), dear sister of Klari Viragh in Budapest. The family will receive friends at The Waterford, 12500 Edgewater Dr., Lakewood, Ohio 44107 on Friday March 8, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. {rscomments on}

ELY, KEVIN RICHARD KEVIN RICHARD ELY, 51, passed away February 24, 2013. Beloved son of Mary Jo Ely of Avon Lake and Kenneth, Sr. (Marcella) of Georgia, loving brother of Kenneth, Jr. and Keith, dear uncle of Kenneth III, Daniel, Anthony, Christina, Ashley and Keith, Jr. Memorial Mass, 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32929 Lake Road, Avon Lake with visitation one hour prior to mass. {rscomments on}

WOLFER, MARGARET E. MARGARET E. WOLFER (nee Koncz), born July 2, 1924, died Sunday, February 24, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Frank; precious sister of Frank; loving wife of the late Stephen and the late Donald L. Kamps, devoted mother to Kathryn Snorteland (Bill), Bonnie Kamps, Daniel (Maryjane) and Bonnie Wolfer Twitchell (John), adored grandmother and great-grandmother and sweet, trusted friend to many dear ones. Artist and schoolteacher in Parma Public Schools for many years. Private interment. Memorial Mass, Monday, March 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., Saint Bartholomew Church, Middleburg Heights. Marge wanted everyone to wear a smile in celebration of her blessed life. Sincere gratitude to the staff of Caring Hospice who helped her pass in peaceful comfort. {rscomments on}

JOHNSTON, RAYMOND J. RAYMOND J. JOHNSTON, 94, passed away February 17, 2013. Devoted husband of Katherine (nee Clymer), son of the late George and Nellie (nee Cruckshank), brother of Margaret Johnston and the late Fred Johnston, dear uncle and special friend of Chuck Hendricks and the Guys at The Coffee Club. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air forces during WWII. He was a Technical Sergeant in 873rd Bomb Squadron. His love for flying and the freedom he experienced while in the air continued throughout his life. Private services will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Contributions in his name to U. S. Air Forces Museum, Wright Patterson Air Base, Dayton, Ohio. {rscomments on}

KRUCZEK, JAMES A. James A Kruczek, age 74 of Strongsville, passed away on February 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Marie, and his sister Verna Andexler (the late George). He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra (nee Elek), and his beloved sister Andrea Campbell (James), nieces Vicki Mottelier (Terry), Debbi Wilsey (Matt), Melissa Bolte (Randy), and Kimberly Hoffman (Bob) and nephews John R Palmer, Jeffrey (Rebecca) and Joseph Campbell (Cynthia), and many great nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law Joyce Johnson and brother-in-law Dale Elek (Patricia) shall also miss his smiling face and presence. Jim graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland, and was employed for 33 years with General Motors Company until illness forced his retirement. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed HO trains and was a skilled aquarist. He will be missed by many, but he is now at rest with his Lord. Service will be private according to his wishes. {rscomments on}

BOKOCH, PETER PETER BOKOCH of Parma, Ohio, passed away on February 13, 2013. He was born on March 27, 1926 in Masontown, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anna (nee Telepanoch). He was preceded in death by his brothers, Gregory, John, Charles and Stephen. He also was brother to Michael of Erie, PA and his little sister, Ellen Szerensci (David), who he called “Pishpot.” On January 27, 1968 he married his bride Helen Bokoch (nee Pragacy), who was his wife for 45 years. He was loving father to his only daughter, Wendy, father-in-law to Douglas and grandfather to Dylan, David, Damion and Desarey, who he loved as his very own. He was a loving uncle to 12 nieces and nephews and friend to many of all ages. A memorial will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, February 23 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4765 State Road, Cleveland 44109. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Hospice Services of Southwest General, Southwest Community Health Foundation, 18697 Bagley Road, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. Finally, he was a dedicated servant to his God, Jehovah, and remained loyal to the end. He found comfort knowing that ...Read More

FEDOROWICZ, JOHN JOHN FEDOROWICZ, age 90, passed away February 8, 2013. Laid to rest with his late wife of 50 years, Carol (nee Bednardcyzk). A proud and dedicated Marine and recipient of the Purple Heart. He’ll lovingly be remembered by his present wife of 13 years and all who knew him, for his passion and zest for life, unforgettable attire and heart-warming, sparkling smile. Private service. Interment Brooklyn Heights Cemetery, Military Honors. {rscomments on}

HUFF, ROSE A. ROSE A. (DOLLY) HUFF, 92, passed away February 3, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Wilbur, loving mother of William Mackensen (Joanne), cherished grandmother of Colleen Lear (Michael), Michelle Mackensen, Christopher Mackensen (Diana), Elizabeth Goslin (Thomas) and Evan Mackensen, great-grandmother of 10 and aunt of Jeff Potocnik and Sherry Lekan. Mass 10 a.m., Saturday, February 16, St. Mary’s Church, 401 North Street, Chardon, Ohio. Interment All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holly Hill Healthcare, Newbury. {rscomments on}