BURKE, EDNA MARGUERITE EDNA MARGUERITE BURKE, 91, passed away January 2, 2013, former resident of Boston, MA and Longboat Key, Florida. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Karen Lee Kane, dear aunt of Gail Fafard (Richard) and Marcia Armstrong (Donald). Dedicated nurse for over 40 years. Edna was the head nurse of the first ICU at Tufts New England Medical Center, becoming a Nursing Administrator, retiring in 1989. Memorial service 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 8, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. {rscomments on}

BALL, THOMAS DOUGLAS THOMAS DOUGLAS BALL, 84, passed away January 3, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Bettyann S. (nee Sills), dear son of the late Ellsworth and Hope, brother of the late Nancy, loving father of Devra Danforth, Nora V. Hill (Shelly Weirich), William Hill and Michael Hill (June), dear grandfather of Shannon Danforth (Marie), Meagan Ricketti, David Hill and Wyatt Hill, cherished great-grandfather of Christian, Kyleigh and Jameson Danforth and Mila, Ryan and Dominic Ricketti. Dear friend to Donna Sanders. Graduate of Western Reserve University and WWII Air Force veteran. Life Master Bridge and Scrabble player. Private service. {rscomments on}

COLOTON, ELSIE P. ELSIE P. COLOTON (nee Panko), passed away December 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Timothy, Charlotte Mullen, Cindy Grammes and the late Claudia, cherished grandmother of Sarah Coloton and Brooke Vinnedge, dear great-grandmother of Tristan and Emma Vinnedge. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013, Christ The King Church, 30635 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. Donations can be made to the church. {rscomments on}

SCOTT, MARY ANN MARY ANN SCOTT, 75, passed away December 30, 2012. Beloved mother of Donna Bleakley (Scott) and Kathryn J. Hanna, loving grandmother of Brandon and Connor Bleakley. Professor of Mathematics, Cuyahoga Community College Western Campus for 30 years. All services private. {rscomments on}

SUNDERMAN, LAURA MARIE LAURA SUNDERMAN, age 40, passed away December 26, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Chuck and Diane, sister of Michael Fleming, dearest granddaughter of Margaret Sunderman and Albert Dolinsky, devoted fiance of John Baker, niece of Carol, Cindy and the late Dennis and Denise, cousin of Casey, Natalie, Casey, Jr. and Dominic. Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, January 5, Our Lady of Angels Church, 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland at 11 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. {rscomments on}

BOLGER, MARJORIE KATHLEEN MARJORIE KATHLEEN BOLGER (nee Hamilton), passed away December 28, 2012. Marjorie was born August 31, 1936, the daughter of the late Eddie and Marie Jackson and Wade Hamilton, mother of Chris, Kathy, Connie, Kelly and Amy (Bachara) and the late Patrick, grandmother of Max, Alex, Jessica, Eddie, Tanya and Kyra, great-grandmother of Sirenity, Harmony, Jemara and Layla. Services private. {rscomments on}

PHILLIPS, RALEIGH ALEXANDER Raleigh Alexander Phillips (Age 63) left this world on December 16 2012. Those who knew him could not help but to love him, laugh with him and want to throttle him all at the same time. He loved and lived by his own terms. He found as much pleasure in entertaining others as he did debating with them. Although we’re left to try to fill the void of his absence, Raleigh left a lifetime of memories that will keep our spirits high. He is survived by his three daughters Tara (Bill) Lestock, Aleigh (Joe) Leskovec and Ashley Phillips (Carlo Calabrese), five beautiful grandchildren Bridget, Madison, Michael, Jack and Ryann, his brother Parker Phillips and his nephew Paxton Phillips. Preceded in death by his parents Charles Phillips and Ruth Fulton Phillips and nephew Parker Phillips. A memorial service in celebration of Raleigh’s life will be held at Malloy Memorial, 1575 West 117th St., Cleveland, OH on Saturday, January 5 at 2:00. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Angel Tree, PO Box 1550, Merrifield, VA 22116. {rscomments on}

MATSUSHIMA, GRACE Y. GRACE MATSUSHIMA (nee Takahashi), age 86, of Fairview Park, passed away December 21, 2012. Born in El Centro, California, she is survived by her husband John, brother Mark, nieces Elizabeth O. Rahel, Leslie T. Morris, Anne T. Kelso, Nancy T. Oakland, Patricia T. Blaney, Mona T. Strick, nephews Richard Fujimoto and Dean Takahashi. Preceded by her son, Col. Mark Matsushima (U.S. Air Force), sister Amy Ono and brother Gene Takahashi. Funeral services private. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the American Cancer Society. {rscomments on}

MORGAN, BARRY EUGENE BARRY EUGENE MORGAN, 60, passed away December 14, 2012. Loving husband of Susan, beloved father of Mark (Sophorn), Sarah Hooks (Ken) and Abigail Runyon (Teddy), cherished grandfather of Cristina, Riley, Emma and Aria, dear brother of Deborah Wilinski (Bruce), James, Jr. and Beverly Parrish (Gene). Memorial service Sunday, December 23 at 4 pm, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 15700 Detroit Road, Lakewood. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Lakewood United Methodist Church. {rscomments on}

Sidaway, Linda SIDAWAY LINDA D. SIDAWAY, 59, lost her tenacious battle with cancer on Saturday. Beloved daughter of Ronald and Lisette Sidaway (deceased); dear niece of Bea Sidaway; sister to Karen; cousin and loyal friend to many; loving companion of Dave Baker; devoted "Mom" to Spencer and Smokey. Memorial service to be held Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. at The Waterford, 12500 Edgewater Drive, Lakewood, OH 44107. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Rainbow Connection Animal Foundation, P.O. Box 94143, Cleveland, OH 44101. {rscomments on}