O'TOOLE, JOHN M. JOHN M. O’TOOLE, age 86, died on March 24, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Margaret McCloskey, beloved brother of Mercedes, Charles (Carolyn), Catherine Hannan (Paul) and Joseph (Peg) of Atlanta, GA, loving uncle and great-uncle of many. John served in the U.S. Army in WWII and retired from U.S. Government employment in Cleveland. He was a member of the Third Order of St. Francis and St. Christopher Parish. The family will receive friends in the Gathering Room at St. Christopher Catholic Church, 20141 Detroit Road, Rocky River 44116 on Wednesday, March 27 beginning at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m. Burial will be private. {rscomments on}

DEETZ, ELIZABETH A. ELIZABETH A. (“Betty) DEETZ (nee Degnan), 84, passed away March 27, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Bernard L., loving mother of Eileen Sue, Bernard T., Gregory A., Bonita L. Swan (Richard), Debra A. Quellos (Donald) and Cheryl R. Lacy (Richard), devoted grandmother of Daniel J., Ryan, Noah, Jessica, Melanie, Shannon, Virginia, Emily, Autumn, Zak, Spencer and Jordan, great-grandmother of Baylee, Ryder and Lakyn. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no services. The family would appreciate memorials in her name to Matthew Lending Library, 15528 Madison Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107. {rscomments on}

LOWE, MARILYN RAE MARILYN RAE LOWE age 85, passed away March 22, 2013. Beloved mother of Patricia Foster (Fred), JoAnn Bennett (Art), Donna Fletcher (Kevin), Georgann King (Bill), and William Rowan. Dear grandmother of Matthew Holl (Tanya), Michael Holl, David Roberts, Daniel Roberts, Lindsey, Alyssa, Jackie, Lauren, and Megan Fletcher, Becky Marr (Ben), Bob King, and David King. Great-Grandmother of Sydney, Alexa, Karissa, and Josh Holl, Jack, Sam, and Norah Marr. Memorial Mass, 10:30am, Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Brendan, 4242 Brendan Ln, North Olmsted. {rscomments on}

HALL, WOODROW WILSON WOODROW WILSON HALL, 91, passed away March 8, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Marion, loving father of Dana Messenger, Gail Hall, Marian Hall and the late Lawrence, loving grandfather of Hilliary Boone and Craig Boone and great-grandfather of Camden Tremaglio and Chase Sorm. Memorial service 7 pm, March 19, Dr. Martin Luther Evangical Lutheran Church, 4470 Ridge Road, Brooklyn. {rscomments on}

BUECHELE, ANTOINETTE ANTOINETTE BUECHELE passed away on March 5, 2013 in Austin, Texas. She was born on August 12, 1921 in Cleveland to Joseph and Antonia Pulz. Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents, husband Lester Buechele, twin sister Josephine Cizek and sister Delores Pulz. She is survived by children Toni-Lynn O'Brien and husband Bill of Austin, Texas, Lester Buechele and wife Connie of Key Biscayne, Florida, and Cheryl Fitiak and husband Andy of Lakewood, Ohio. Grandchildren: Cheryl O'Brien of Austin, Texas, Brooke Williams and husband Chris of St. Louis, Missouri, Heidi Paul and husband Brian of Chicago, Illinois, and Brandi Mason and husband Dave of Boulder, Colorado and seven great-grandchildren. A celebration mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 23, St. Bernadette Church in Westlake. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. {rscomments on}

ERDELYI, KATALIN Katalin Erdelyi, 87, passed away peacefully on March 4, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Gyula J. Erdelyi, cherished mother of Jane Morana (James), dear sister of Klari Viragh in Budapest. The family will receive friends at The Waterford, 12500 Edgewater Dr., Lakewood, Ohio 44107 on Friday March 8, 2013 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. {rscomments on}

ELY, KEVIN RICHARD KEVIN RICHARD ELY, 51, passed away February 24, 2013. Beloved son of Mary Jo Ely of Avon Lake and Kenneth, Sr. (Marcella) of Georgia, loving brother of Kenneth, Jr. and Keith, dear uncle of Kenneth III, Daniel, Anthony, Christina, Ashley and Keith, Jr. Memorial Mass, 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 4, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 32929 Lake Road, Avon Lake with visitation one hour prior to mass. {rscomments on}

WOLFER, MARGARET E. MARGARET E. WOLFER (nee Koncz), born July 2, 1924, died Sunday, February 24, 2013. Beloved daughter of the late Catherine and Frank; precious sister of Frank; loving wife of the late Stephen and the late Donald L. Kamps, devoted mother to Kathryn Snorteland (Bill), Bonnie Kamps, Daniel (Maryjane) and Bonnie Wolfer Twitchell (John), adored grandmother and great-grandmother and sweet, trusted friend to many dear ones. Artist and schoolteacher in Parma Public Schools for many years. Private interment. Memorial Mass, Monday, March 11, 2013 at 9:30 a.m., Saint Bartholomew Church, Middleburg Heights. Marge wanted everyone to wear a smile in celebration of her blessed life. Sincere gratitude to the staff of Caring Hospice who helped her pass in peaceful comfort. {rscomments on}

JOHNSTON, RAYMOND J. RAYMOND J. JOHNSTON, 94, passed away February 17, 2013. Devoted husband of Katherine (nee Clymer), son of the late George and Nellie (nee Cruckshank), brother of Margaret Johnston and the late Fred Johnston, dear uncle and special friend of Chuck Hendricks and the Guys at The Coffee Club. Ray proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Air forces during WWII. He was a Technical Sergeant in 873rd Bomb Squadron. His love for flying and the freedom he experienced while in the air continued throughout his life. Private services will be held at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman. Contributions in his name to U. S. Air Forces Museum, Wright Patterson Air Base, Dayton, Ohio. {rscomments on}

KRUCZEK, JAMES A. James A Kruczek, age 74 of Strongsville, passed away on February 22, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Marie, and his sister Verna Andexler (the late George). He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sandra (nee Elek), and his beloved sister Andrea Campbell (James), nieces Vicki Mottelier (Terry), Debbi Wilsey (Matt), Melissa Bolte (Randy), and Kimberly Hoffman (Bob) and nephews John R Palmer, Jeffrey (Rebecca) and Joseph Campbell (Cynthia), and many great nieces and nephews. Sister-in-law Joyce Johnson and brother-in-law Dale Elek (Patricia) shall also miss his smiling face and presence. Jim graduated from Cathedral Latin High School in Cleveland, and was employed for 33 years with General Motors Company until illness forced his retirement. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed HO trains and was a skilled aquarist. He will be missed by many, but he is now at rest with his Lord. Service will be private according to his wishes. {rscomments on}