HAWKINS-TAYLOR, JAN Jan Hawkins-Taylor or The immortal Wanda B as some would call her died on March 3rd, 2016 in her home in East Cleveland, Ohio. Jan was born July 29th, 1961 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Leola and James Hawkins. Jan was known to many for her unwavering faith and love of God and for her contagious smile. Having an almost childlike innocence, Jan’s journey here on this Earth was a rollercoaster ride that caused her to experience highs and lows yet her faith kept her going and kept her smiling. She was married to Palmer Taylor who preceded her in death November 1st, 2009. She is survived by her five sisters (June (twin), Edith, Sonia, Tonya, and Carrie), her four children (Tiffany, Brittany, Christopher, and Quinton), and three grandchildren (Aaron, De’Lovely, and Sabrina). Jan is loved and will be missed. {rscomments on}

TILLETT, BRUCE BRUCE ALLEN TILLETT, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday morning, February 24, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones.Bruce was a devoted father, husband, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. He was always willing to go without to provide for hisfamily. He was preceded in death by his mother Sylvia Blackburn (nee Mangillo), and father Clementine Tillett, his sisters Clem and Linda. Bruce leaves behind his wife Bernie Tillett, his daughters Debbie Wheeler Tillett, Nancy, Holly, and Faith, his sons Dennis, Dominic,and Nick. His granddaughters, Brianna, Amber, Ashley, grandsons Jordan, Blake, and Raymond. Also his best friend of many years,Dorothy, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Bruce will be missed by all who knew him and impacted their lives in one way or another. A Life Celebration, 3PM -5PM, Saturday, February 27, 2016 at THE VENUE & CELEBRATION CENTER, 6384 PEARL RD., PARMA HEIGHTS {rscomments on}

BOOKER, MARY MARY BRINSKY BOOKER, 60, formerly of Youngstown, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Jan. 31, 2016. She is survived by her beloved husband James Booker, who were married on Valentine's Day nearly five years ago, her only son James Cordova III of whom she was most proud and is currently living in New York City, brothers Fred Brinsky, Jr.and Terry Brinksey, both of Youngstown, Michael "Fugi" Fuchilla of Longview, TX, William Brinsky of Washington, DC, and a sister Cassie Collins of Warren, a grandson Cameron Brock of Denver CO, her niece Tracy Brinsky Logan of Burghill and nephew Michael Brinsky (deceased), an uncle Mel Brinsey of Burghill, her aunts Sophie DiMartino of Niles and Roxanne Oblak of Mineral Ridge, along with numerous cousins in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Florida, who will miss her dearly. Her great nieces and nephews include Michael Brinsky, Jr, Emily and Alyssa Brinsky of Youngstown, Katie and Ryan Logan of Burghill, Megan and Robert Brinsky of Youngstown. Mary was born on June 18th, 1955 to Fred R. Brinsky and Mary George, both deceased. Raised as a child by her grandparents, Rock and Magdalen Brinsky (both also deceased) in North Jackson, she grew up on ...Read More

PATTERSON, KENNETH KENNETH PATTERSON, age 69, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016. Beloved husband of Betty. Loving father of Brad (Jamie). Cherished grandfather of four. Dear brother of Richard. Entombment Holy Cross Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30am, Saturday, January 30, 2016 at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 4170 North Amber, Brooklyn 44144. {rscomments on}

STEPHENS, JOAN JOAN RUTH STEPHENS (NEE BROWN): BELOVED MOTHER OF TERRI DOBBINS. SISTER OF THE LATE: ROY BROWN, EARL BROWN, VIRGINIA JOHNSON. GRANDMOTHER OF DERIK THOMAS. GREATGRANDMOTHER OF FELICIA BURKE AND KARSON THOMAS. {rscomments on}

MOHAR, JOSEPH JOSEPH J. MOHAR, 88, died peacefully on December 31, 2015 at his home in North Olmsted, Ohio. Joe was born on August 8,1927 to Joseph and Florence (Daley) Mohar in Cleveland. He graduated from Benedictine High School and attended John Carroll University. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Army (1945) as a cryptographer. Upon discharge, Joe married his high school sweetheart Loretta M. Wisniewski in 1949. Together they had 11 children, 27 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren, with more to be expected. To Joe, his most significant accomplishment was his family. Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Loretta; favorite children, Robert (Kathleen), Gregory (Martha), Daniel (Lora), Kenneth, Karen Mohar-Wolf, Gerald (Cynthia), Susan Yencha (Jeff), Jo Ann Kelly (John), Lawrence (Denise), Richard (Stephanie), and Joel (Kelly). Also surviving are his siblings: Cecelia (Ronald) Brown and Jack (Patricia) and sister-in-law Sheila Mohar. Also, survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. A licensed master plumber, Joe had a 40-year career as an executive for several mechanical contracting firms. Among his notable projects are the Dancing Fountains in Tower City. He concluded his career with the construction of the Cleveland Indians baseball stadium. Volunteerism was a major part of his ...Read More

WOZNIAK, GEORGE GEORGE WOZNIAK of Maple Heights, passed suddenly from illness. Cherished son of the late Eleanor and Theodore, Dear brother of Joseph, John, and the late Peter and the late Julia. All services are private. {rscomments on}

MOCNIAK, JOHN NELSON JOHN NELSON MOCNIAK, age 50, passed away on Friday, December 25, 2015. Cherished son of Marilyn and the late John. Dear brother of Christopher (Angie), and Chuck (Debra). Uncle of Ashely Brown Abbott, Brandon, Tyler, and McKenzie. Memorial Service to be announced later. {rscomments on}

SEDOR, HENRY "HANK" HENRY "HANK" SEDOR, age 94, passed away on Thursday, December, 24, 2015. Beloved husband of 59 years to Coletta. Loving father of Virginia Zavagno (Paul), Cynthia Aquilino (Joseph), Karen Dingfelder (Gary), Sandra, and Kelly Neuman. Dear grandfather of 12, great-grandfather of six. REST IN PEACE DAD. All services Private. {rscomments on}

GRIFFITH, SANDRA (MCDANIEL) SANDRA GRIFFITH (nee McDaniel), age 68, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2015 at MetroHealth Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Survived by her loyal husband, Patrick. Loving mother of Lea Bacci. Treasured grandmother to Madison, Brenna and Lily Bacci. Dearest sister to Gary McDaniel (Sandy, deceased) and to Jeffery Peha. Favorite aunt to Stacy (Jeremy) Stanberry, Heather (Ravi) Sookram and Ryan McDaniel. Beloved great-aunt to Audrey Stanberry and Sebastian Sookram. Preceded in death by her cherished mother, Genieve (nee Bondra) and father, Leonard McDaniel. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 12 noon at the Riverside Cemetery Chapel, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44109. Private interment to follow. {rscomments on}