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}

Burdette, Richard RICHARD N. BURDETTE age 62, passed away December 14, 2012. Devoted husband of 40 years to Sarah K. (nee Ticknor). dear brother of Thomas W.; Memorial Service, Forest Hill Church Presbyterian, 3031 Monticello Blvd., Cleveland Hts., 44118, Tuesday, December 18 at 10am. {rscomments on}

ANDERSON, ELSIE A. ELSIE A. ANDERSON age 88, passed away December 14, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Dr. William J. Moravec and the late Tyrus Anderson. Devoted mother of Dr. William D. Moravec. Dear grandmother of Dr. William J. Moravec, and Jennifer Marie (Haberman). All services private. {rscomments on}

DVORAK, ELEANOR ELEANOR DVORAK (nee Karcher) 84, lifted by the angels to heaven December 13, 2012. Beloved mother to Karen Miller(Larry), Sheryl Roff (Gene), Kris Shults-Butler (Ralph), Nana to Missy, Matt, Jesse, Sarah and great-grandma of four. No services per her request. Donations in her name to Arthritis Foundation or any local animal shelter. {rscomments on}

KRAMARICK, VINCENT VINCENT KRAMARICK, of Cleveland, passed away December 7, 2012. Vincent was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on January 25, 1925 to Venko and Marija Kramerick. He served in the Army during World War II. He worked as a machinist. He was a brother, uncle and great-uncle who was loved and will be greatly missed. Vincent will be buried near his brother, William, at Resurrection Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. {rscomments on}

ROSFELDER, RUTH RUTH ROSFELDER, 91, passed away December 13, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Norman and Ida; sister of the late Dolores McGorray. All services private. {rscomments on}

WELTY, NATALIE A. NATALIE A. WELTY, 83, passed away November 5, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Robert, loving mother of Beth, Scott, Lauren Mueller (Wally) and the late Mark, dear grandmother of Max and Bailey Mueller. Music teacher for North Olmsted City Schools for 20 years as well as a Suzuki piano teacher to dozens of area children. Memorial service to be held on Friday, December 28 at 11 a.m. at Lakewood Presbyterian Church, 14502 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions to The Rocky River Chamber Music Society, P. O. Box 16481, Rocky River 44116 or the Lakewood Presbyterian Church Ministry of Music, 14502 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood 44107. {rscomments on}