BLOGNA, BEN BEN BLOGNA, passed away July 18 2013. Beloved husband of Ruth M. (nee DiFiore), loving father of the late Richard C. (Jerry), George (Tracy) and the late Daniel H. (Julie), devoted grandfather of Kelly Miller (John), Brittany Ann and Chelsea Marie, son of the late Angelina and Charles and brother of the late Frank Blogna. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or a charity of your choice. Private service. {rscomments on}

MASH, ANTHONY J. ANTHONY J. MASH, 57, passed away July 22, 2013. Beloved husband of Tina, dear son of Joseph and Rosalie Mash, loving father of Anthony (Amy), Joseph (Tara) and Michael (Chava), dear grandfather of Anthony, Vivian, Mikey, Cecelia and Coral, brother of Dolly, Joey, Teri, Dino, Jean, Steve and Jeff. Memorial visitation Saturday, July 27 from 2 pm to 4 pm, NICKELS ANDRADE FUNERAL HOME, 14500 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. {rscomments on}

BAILEY, MACK "Big Mack" MACK “Big Mack” LEROY BAILEY, after a courageous battle with cancer, Mack passed away at the age of 68 surrounded by his wife, Cheryl, his daughter Jen and his grandson Charles. He accepted his illness graciously and honorably, until his strength ran out. Mack will be mourned and missed greatly by his family and friends. These include his wife, Cheryl, loving step-parents, Ophelia and the late Diamond Giles, his children, Charles, Juan (Nancy), Pam (PeeWee), Nichelle (Alfred), Dan (Sybil) and Jen, his 6 siblings, Diane, Beverly, Michael, Shirley, David and Nicole, along with many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins. Mack was preceded in death by his parents, Iris and Mack. We wish to thank all those at the Hospice of The Western Reserve Ames Family Hospice House who attended to Mack, as they did so with compassion and love. The memorial will be held Thursday, July 25 from 1 – 2 pm in the Chapel at Riverside Cemetery, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 (off I-71). {rscomments on}

BARNEY, CAROLINE "KATY" CAROLINE “KATY” BARNEY (nee Grund), age 88 passed away in the loving embrace of her family, on July 9, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late William R. Barney, Jr., and the late Charles Dunklee Newcomer, and the devoted mother of David F. Newcomer (Vivien), Caroline D. Newcomer, and Charles C. Newcomer (Teresa). She was the loving grandmother of Dan Morgan Humphrey (Kristy), David Christian Humphrey (Marilyn), Hilary N. Spear (Patrick), and Melissa N. LaFollette (Dustin), great-grandmother of 7++, and aunt of Henry F. Grund, Jr. (Lorraine), the late Lisa A. Grund, Betsy Grund Vitetta (Guy), and Mary Ellen Adams (Kevin). Mrs. Barney was an alumna of Laurel School, past president of the Women’s Centennial Commission, and a long time staff member and Chalice Minister at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2013, at 1:00pm, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44106. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44110. {rscomments on}

Sweeney, Carol CAROL FRANCES SWEENEY of Asheville, NC, a free spirit in life, and now forever more, died suddenly on July 8, 2013 in Chesterland, Ohio. Born on April 28, 1961 to Peg Borland of Asheville, NC and the late Martin L. Sweeney of Cleveland, Ohio. Carol was raised in Avon Lake, and graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1979. She served as a Tactical Aircraft Mechanic in the United States Air Force and later became a Registered Nurse working in the Washington, DC area. She leaves behind her beloved children: Bryan Pelham of Coeur d'Alene, ID; Andrew Sweeney of Salt Lake City, UT; Clair Sweeney of Berryville, VA; and Neil Sweeney-Haney of Myersville, MD. She is also survived by her siblings: Jeanne Reavey (Patrick) of Frederick, MD; Madeleine Jones (Bob) of Urbana, MD; Kevin Sweeney (Irene) of Gainesville, GA; Michael Sweeney of Frederick, MD; and Kathleen Savitz (James) of Gaithersburg, MD. Carol's passion for healing was matched only by her unbridled pursuit of art. Her creative spirit can be found in her poetry, painting, songwriting, sculpting, and drawing. Her love of life can be found in the memories of the people she left behind. Private visitation will be ...Read More

MIGLIORINO, CHRISTINA M. CHRISTINA M. MIGLIORINO, 24, of Cleveland passed away Saturday June 29th, 2013. Beloved mother of 2 great boys, Jacob and Joshua. Loving daughter of Connie and Andy, sister, granddaughter, great-granddaughter, cousin and friend to many. She will be dearly missed. Family will receive friends from 2 - 4 pm, Saturday, July 6 at Bethel Freewill Baptist Church, 3354 Fulton Road in Cleveland 44109 {rscomments on}

MACAIONE, ANTHONY A ANTHONY ALLEN MACAIONE, 74, passed away June 22, 2013. Tony was a manufacturer's sales rep of men's clothing for over 50 years. Beloved husband of Kathryn, loving father of Denise Sutter (Dean), Andrea Hobson (Timothy) and Janet Zahoransky, dear grandfather of Dominic and Devyn Sutter, brother of Carmela Marchese-Dietzel (Karl). A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 13th at Fellowship Bible Church, 16391 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023. For those who wish to make donations, the family requests contributions be made to Vinney Hospice of Montefiore through the Montefiore Foundation. {rscomments on}

PETRILLO, JOHN JOHN P. PETRILLO, 91, retired Lorain City Firefighter, entered into eternity June 25, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Genevieve P. (Stencil) for 55 years, loving father of Shawn Petrillo Molchan (John), dear brother of Fior, and the late Louise Medaglia, Orlando, and Michael. Family will receive friends at 10:00 am, followed by Mass at 11:00am, St. Mary’s Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion on Tuesday, July 2. Lunch to follow. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, with military service by Vermilion Veterans Council. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary’s School Endowment Fund. {rscomments on}

GILL, KENNETH KENNETH GILL, 92, died on June 26. He was born on Dec. 11, 1920 in Jackson, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Alberta, children Susan, Larry, and Amy, grandchildren Matthew and Mandy, and great grandchildren Cal and Lucy. A WWII Navy veteran and proud graduate of the University of Michigan, he worked as a chemist for the BF Goodrich Research Center. He embraced life and enjoyed many hobbies including home renovation, bee keeping, wine making, gardening, archery, ham radio, and gem polishing. He enjoyed numerous adventurous canoe trips and bike rides with his 2 younger brothers and traveled the world with his wife. He was an active member of Olmsted Community Church and a member of many civic organizations. He was former president and member of the Olmsted Falls Board of Education for 20 years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Olmsted Community Church, 7853 Main Street, Olmsted Falls, Ohio 44138. Memorial contributions may be made to Olmsted Community Church or the Olmsted Falls Kiwanis Scholarship Fund (PO Box 38191, Olmsted Falls, OH 44138). {rscomments on}

KELLY, NANCY NANCY KELLY,83, of Westlake, passed away on June 23, 2013 peacefully in her sleep. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Kelly and a son Peter Schmidt. She is survived by her son Michael Schmidt (Sharon) of Nevada City, CA., sister Judy Burns of Morton Grove, IL., and Donnie (Nancy) of Parker, CO. Surviving grandchildren include Alison, Ann, Jenny, and David. She also had great-grandchildren Channing and Jack, numerous nieces and nephews as well as dear friends Joan Foley of Glenview, IL., and Kathy Hanna of Cleveland. Nancy was born Nancy Lou Boodel in Chicago, IL in 1930. She and her family moved to Crystal Lake, IL, where she attended Crystal Lake High School before the family moved to Evanston, IL, in 1945. Nancy graduated in 1948 from Evanston Township High School. In 1961, she moved to Cleveland with her husband and two children. Nancy began a 25-year career at The Cleveland Plain Dealer where she was the first woman to become Supervisor of the Call Center and she finished her career as Special Promotions Supervisor. Nancy enjoyed vacations and her trips to Europe. But she really enjoyed helping people. She felt comfortable telling friends and family what ...Read More