HEINKE, LOWELL Lowell Lock Heinke, 81, was a prominent patent attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a founding partner of Watts, Hoffman, Fisher and Heinke. Some of his most notable work included the licensing and patenting of the original liquid crystal technology developed at Kent State University. Lowell was valedictorian of his class of 1950 at Coshocton High School. He was a multi-sport varsity athlete. As a standout player on the varsity football squad, he was offered several athletic scholarships and was even considered for the Browns training camp. He ultimately attended Case Institute of Technology on an academic scholarship and graduated cum laude in 1954. He was a loyal member of the SAE fraternity. Lowell subsequently acquired a law degree from George Washington University, while working as a patent examiner for the U.S. Patent Office and as a prosecutor for the U.S. Navy. In 1959, he returned with his young family to Cleveland as an associate patent attorney in the intellectual property law firm of Ely, Pearne and Gordon. In 1980, Lowell served as president of the Cleveland Patent Law Association. Lowell was an avid fly fisherman and long-time member of the Lake Mansfield Trout Club. He had ...Read More

BRUNO, ERIC ERIC BRUNO, age 61, passed away suddenly at his home in Parma, Ohio. Devoted son to the late Leonard and Stella Bruno, brother to Margaret Sidwell (the late Neil), Leonard Bruno (Rosemary) and Elaine Szabo (Jack), loving father to Laurie Dixon (Richard) and cherished Popa to Hanna, Sophie, Hope and Grace and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be laid to rest with his parents at Holy Cross Cemetery with a memorial to be held at a later date.   {rscomments on}

AZEEZ, JR., LEONARD LEONARD AZEEZ, JR., 77 passed away August 5th, 2014. Beloved father of Renee Peek-Young and Eric Peek. Brother of Julius Peek and Robert Peek. Son of the late Addie and Linton Peek. Private Services.   {rscomments on}

FOLEY, MARY MARY MAGDALENE FOLEY, (nee McNamara) passed on to her next journey on June 25, 2014. Devoted wife of the late James L. and loving mother of Pat (Connie), Michael (Kate), Jim (Marie), Mary Ellen Spahn (Kevin) and the late Dan. Grandmother of Ryan, Colleen, Delaney, Justin, Dana, Shannon and Chad. Great-grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt and Sponsor of many. Mary was a fiery Irishwoman with a great sense of humor whose life mission was to raise her family in a traditional loving Irish manner and be a friend and confidant to many. A devoted and lifetime member of many Catholic parishes and a member of Al-anon for over 50 years, she had endless energy to help those in need. Her spirit lives on and we all will miss her. Memorial Mass will be held July 14 at 11:30 a.m., St. Angela Merici Church, 20970 Lorain Road, Fairview Park. The family will welcome guests beginning at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please be generous to your favorite charity. {rscomments on}

MERTEL, WILLIAM "BILL" WILLIAM "BILL" MERTEL, passed away on June 26, 2014. Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley (nee Longshore), a loving father to Lori Lenzer (George) and Lisa Mertel. Devoted grandpa to Kylie Lenzer. Brother to Zora Sanchez and Mildred Mertel. Private services. Let it be noted that Malloy Memorial in conjunction with the Cleveland Memorial Society extended onto me and my family outstanding service. Since I thought it might be cool to write my own obit, let me begin by expressing my gratitude for being able to associate with so many wonderful teacher colleagues during my tenure at Thomas Edison, East High and Beachwood schools, as well as all the students who attended my classes. With a special shout out to teacher companion and a true Renaissance Man, Don Prusha, who once sacrificed all he could. Of course a genuine thank you is extended to all the doctors, nurses and aides of the Cleveland Clinic who did what they could to delay this obituary. Next a sincere acknowledgement to the Longshore family for their friendship and caring over the years. Also a thank you to George, Sr., Julia, George, Jr., Kylie and our apartment friends for their ...Read More

KUBAT, MARY MARY LOUISE KUBAT, 78, passed away peacefully at home in the company of her family on June 22, 2014. Beloved wife of William. Devoted mother to Christopher (Maria) Kubat and Elizabeth Gildone. Loving grandmother to Matthew Gildone, Erin and Kaelyn Kubat. Sister to Sr. Agnes Schreiber, CSJ and the late Robert Schreiber (Barbara). Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary of the Falls, 25615 Bagley Road, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138 on THURSDAY, JUNE 26, 2014 at 11:00 am with interment following at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family welcomes friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am at the church prior to the mass. Donations can be made to Cleveland Clinic Hospice at Home, 6801 Brecksville Road, Suite #10, Independence, Ohio 44131, (216) 444-9819. {rscomments on}

VORREITER, CLAIRE CLAIRE VORREITER, January 12, 1930 – June 2, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Patrick Vorreiter, loving mother to Kathy Franks (Sam), Denise, Amber Scott (Ron) and the late Chris, loving grandma to Rachel Franks, Jessica Quinones (Jose), Jason Scott (Vanessa), Patrick, Matthew Tate, Megan Franks, Sammy Franks, Laura Beard (John) and great-grandma to AnneLiese, Tyler, Kristin, Kaitlyn, Derrick, Baylee, Seth, Jacob and Shelby, sister of Jeanette Porter and Patt Greene. {rscomments on}

ELESH, THEODORE Theodore Paul Elesh, age 63, passed away May 6, 2014. Born March 5, 1951 to Ted sr. and Rita. Father of Vanessa Marie and Ted Justin Elesh. Brother of Tom. Private memorial service. {rscomments on}

SLUKA, ROBERT ROBERT G. SLUKA, (age 85), passed away peacefully on May 23, 2014. Beloved father of Barbara (Chuck) and Gayle. Grandpa of Dave, Chris (Rosanna), Joel (Michelle), Bryan, Deena (Ben). Great Grandpa of Austin, Emma, Alexa, Zachary, Maxwell and Kayla. His family asks family and friends to join them in a celebration of his life on Saturday, May 31st from 7:00 - 9:00 at the Gaglione's home at 5950 Mural Dr. Seven Hills, OH. {rscomments on}

KOLER, RICHARD RICHARD BENARD KOLER, 66, died May 18, 2014, at his home in South Euclid, Ohio. He is an alumnus of Gesu Catholic School, Ohio State University, and Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine. Richard practiced dentistry in Cleveland for over 30 years until his retirement in 2013. Dr. Koler, as he was known to his patients and colleagues, will be greatly missed by family and friends.  He is survived by his sister Claudia, and his four children Christopher, Alison, Jessica, and Michael. He is also survived by his niece, nephew, and two grandchildren. Friends and family are welcome to celebrate his memory and life at a reception in his honor. The reception will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 24, at the home of Jim Nemistal, located at 2930 Edgehill Road in Cleveland Heights, Ohio.   {rscomments on}