HOSLER, NORMAN NORMAN HOSLER, age 77, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2015. Beloved husband of Clara Edom Hosler, and the late Sarah Jane Hosler; devoted father of Peggy Hosler-Hayes (Eric) and Ginny Ford (Bob); a supportive mentor to Mike, Billy, and Ben Edom; loving grandfather of Jesse and Cody Hosler, and Sarah Ford. Born in Cleveland, graduated from Bay Village High School and Ohio University, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He lived in Detroit, MI, and Poway, CA, and worked for the Otis Elevator Co. (Detroit) and owned a successful office supply business (Poway Valley Stationers/Service Office Supply) for 28 years in Poway until retiring in 2001. Upon his return to Northwest Ohio in 2001, he became a Certified Signing Agent/Notary Public, which he professionally executed right up until he passed away. Norman was an active member of the First Church of Christ, Scientist Rocky River. He served as President on the Alcazar Board of Directors and enjoyed ballroom dancing and photography. A Memorial Service to celebrate Norman's abundantly fulfilled life will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, January 9, at the Don Umerley Civic Center - Memorial Hall, 21012 Hilliard Blvd. A reception at ...Read More

GREICIUS, MATTHEW MATTHEW GREICIUS, age 57, died peacefully under the wonderful care of staff at Ames Family Hospice House. Matt is survived by his children, Kelly Williams, Matthew Lee, Amy, and Adam and his grandchildren, Julia, Jacob, and Kingston. His memory will be cherished by his 6 brothers and sisters and their spouses and children. Matt’s talents in carpentry and cabinetmaking will continue to be admired through the objects, furniture, rooms, and houses he created with such skill. In lieu of flowers, donations to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland OH 44110. Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30am, Saturday, December 19, 2015, at St. Christopher, 20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River. Interment to follow, Lakewood Park Cemetery. Friends received one hour prior to mass at the church. {rscomments on}

O'BRIEN, RAYMOND RAYMOND O'BRIEN, age 93, on December 1, 2015, has joined in Heaven, his beloved wife of 68 years, Lois (nee McCullough deceased 2010). Dear father of Evelyn Colwell (Jack) of Clermont, FL., and Elaine Obert (Warren) of Columbia Station, OH. Dearest grandpa of Christine Macdonald of Foxboro, MA., Greg Colwell (Sandi) of East Bridgewater, MA., Michelle VanDyke (David) of Chantilly, VA., and Tim Obert (Cherri) of Medina, OH. Cherished great-grandpa of Cameron and Colleen Macdonald, Amanda, Lindsey and Leah Colwell, Caylie and Hannah Obert. Adopted "pop" of Roy Babiak. Brother of William (Marcie, both deceased) and Florence Lohn (deceased). Brother-in-law of Elmer and Margie McCullough (both deceased) and Shirley and Clyde Payton (both deceased). Survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. At Ray's request, private services were held. Eat a Hershey's Kiss in Ray's memory! He was a proud World War II Army Veteran. He visited the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. with Honor Flight on November 3, 2010. Those who wish may donate to: Honor Flight Cleveland, 724 Coralberry Lane, Madison, OH 44057. {rscomments on}

DOZIER, ELLIS ELLIS DOZIER JR. age 46, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015. Beloved husband of Diane. Loving father of Olivia, and Makayla. Cherished grandfather of Alanna. Dear son of Rosetta and Ellis Sr. Brother of Derond and a host of other family. Memorial Talk, 4pm, Saturday, December 5, 2015 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 3465 W. 105 Cleveland. {rscomments on}

RAYNER, DAVID DAVID B. RAYNER age 70, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. Loving father of Josie Majcher (Lou), David and Chari. Cherished grandfather of Jenny, Wayne and Kaitlyn Majcher and Wayne, Sydnie and Hailly Trotter. Special friend of Patty Scarberry. Dear brother of Alice Bocchicchio (Tony), Ralph (Rose) and the late Glenn. Life Celebration 5-7 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2015 at THE CELEBRATION CENTER OF THE VENUE, 6384 PEARL ROAD, PARMA HEIGHTS 44130. {rscomments on}

SWIDRAK, LAURA LAURA J. SWIDRAK, age 57, passed away on November 21, 2015. Beloved mother of Jeffrey Dewald (Tracy). Cherished daughter of Kathrine Jensen and the late William Dewald. Contributions may be made to Christ Church Westshore Building Fund, 25415 Lake Rd. Bay Village, OH 44140. Memorial Service, 11am, Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Bay Presbyterian Church, 25415 Lake Road, Bay Village. {rscomments on}

FINK, SHANA SHANA FINK, age 39, passed away November 16, 2015. Beloved wife of James M. Fink. Loving mother of Dominic Padin, Ramon Padin, James Fink Jr., Nathaniel P. Fink, and Gabrielle Fink. Cherished daughter of Larry Parker, and Gloria Dowdle-Burnett (Roderick Burnett Jr.) Dear sister of Roderick Burnett III, and Manuel Burnett. Mass of Christian Burial, 10am, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.   {rscomments on}

KIESEL, KATHARINA Katharina M. Kiesel, 95, of North Ridgeville, peacefully passed away at the Wesleyan Village on October 22, 2015 after a long illness. She was born March 4, 1920 in Title, Yugoslavia. Her family was forced to relocate during WWII and settled in Karlsruhe, Germany after the war. She immigrated to Toronto, Canada in 1957 where she cleaned houses and learned to be a beautician. She immigrated to the U.S.A. in 1967 where she owned and operated her own beauty shop until she retired. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting and gardening. She is survived several nephews and a niece. She was preceded in death by her brother, Karl Kiesel, and her sister, Ella Hess. {rscomments on}

DAVIS JR., GILBERT GILBERT ANDERSON DAVIS JR. age 82 passed peacefully at home on Tuesday November 17, 2015. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Shirley C. Davis, son Kenneth R (Christine), & daughter Kathy J. Grandchildren Brian (Rebecca), Lindsay and Riley. Also siblings John, Jack, Opal, Minnie, Sue and Barbara. Proceeding him in death were his parents Gilbert Sr. & Catherine and siblings Delbert, Frank and Jewell. Memorial Service, 6pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at Bethel Temple Church, 12901 W. Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma. {rscomments on}

THOMAS, GUSTAV GUSTAV JAMES THOMAS, age 65, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2015. Loving father of Kathleen Thomas-Sundquist (Frank), Derik (Carrie Stewart), Tyler, Emily, Blake Bowyer, and Zachary Bowyer. Cherished grandfather of Felicia Burke, Ricky Drozd, Kylie Stewart, Karson Stewart, and Blake Bower Jr. Memorial Service, 2PM, Saturday, December 5, 2015, God is Love Ministries, 2707 Grantwood, Parma. {rscomments on}