SCHWEGLER, THOMAS J. THOMAS J. SCHWEGLER, 77, passed away January 15, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Maryann, dear brother of Alfred (Carol) and Laura Lee Grace, loving step-father of Raymond Meeker, Dorothy Meeker, Cathy Miller (Riley), Mary Ellen Dietrich (deceased), Robert Meeker (Deborah) and Theresa Meeker (deceased), dear grandfather of 13, great-grandfather of 18 and great-great-grandfather of 2, uncle to many and friend to all. Tom is a retired Executive Chef and an Army veteran. Mass of Christrian Burial, Noon, Saturday, January 19, St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. {rscomments on}

HOFFER, ROSE A. ROSE A. HOFFER, age 103 passed away January 14, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Elmer for 49 years. Devoted mother of Sharon Munger (John), and the late Candice. Dear grandmother of James Frameli (Erin), Gina Klopp (Jeff), Lisa Engle (Robert), Michelle Frameli, Joanne Terry, Timothy Gelatka (Veronica), Thomas Gelatka, and Todd Gelatka; dear great-grandmother of Steven, Jordan, Meredith, Hayden, Zoe, Samantha, Lauren, McKenzie, Albert, Ashley, and Zachary; loving sister of Lee Petro, and the following deceased Clara, William, Edwin, Herman, Agnes, and Laverne. Mass of Christian Burial, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 410 Lear Road, Avon Lake 11:00am Thursday January 24. Interment St. Mary of the Falls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Our House, 27633 Bassett Road, Westlake 44145 or Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Road #270, Valley View, Ohio 44125. {rscomments on}

LUDWIG, ELVA JUNE ELVA JUNE LUDWIG, 89, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Harold, loving mother of Darrell J. and the late Dennis and Duane, dear sister of the late Robert J. Bochin. Elva was a member of the Eastern Star for over 50 years. A private graveside service with a memorial service to follow at Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Donations may be made in Elva’s name to Avon Lake UCC or Ames Family Hospice Home. {rscomments on}

HOFF, GERRY GERRY HOFF (nee Hoard), 90, passed away January 13, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Lloyd, dear sister of Audrey Dussault, dear mother of Cheryl Beuther and Chris Wightman, step-mother of Cindy Sloan (Glenn) and Tim Hoff (Donna), grandmother of Jason (deceased), Travis and Jared Beuther; Amanda Cole, Kate and Eric Sloan, great-grandmother of 8. Gerry enjoyed dancing and was the prior owner of Deacon’s Bench boutique in Rocky River. Celebration of Life Service, Unity Church, Williams on the Lake Banquet Center, 787 Lafayette Rd. (Rt. 42), Medina (330-722-6766), 2 p.m. Sunday January 20. Lunch to follow. Private interment Medina Cemetery. {rscomments on}

KOZYK, MARY ANN MARY ANN KOZYK, 92, passed away January 11, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Raymond, Sr. for 50 years, loving mother of Susan Arnold, Raylene (Ray) and Raymond (Terie), dear grandmother of Loren, Justin, Aaron, Jordan, Ashleigh, Korey, Torie and Halie and cherished great-grandmother of 8. A celebration of life to be announced at a later date. {rscomments on}

HAUSER, DONALD EUGENE DONALD EUGENE HAUSER, 86, passed away December 31, 2012. Beloved husband of Helen, loving father of James Adams, Byron and Donna Jean Hauser. All services private. {rscomments on}

CREBEL, AUGUSTO AUGUSTO CREBEL, age 87, passed away December 31, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Onelia, loving father of Rudi Crebel and Grazia Adams. Devoted grandfather to Matthew Adams. Beloved brother of remaining sister, Antonia Gubellini (in Italy). Private services. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. {rscomments on}

BURKE, EDNA MARGUERITE EDNA MARGUERITE BURKE, 91, passed away January 2, 2013, former resident of Boston, MA and Longboat Key, Florida. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Karen Lee Kane, dear aunt of Gail Fafard (Richard) and Marcia Armstrong (Donald). Dedicated nurse for over 40 years. Edna was the head nurse of the first ICU at Tufts New England Medical Center, becoming a Nursing Administrator, retiring in 1989. Memorial service 10 a.m., Tuesday, January 8, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice. {rscomments on}

BALL, THOMAS DOUGLAS THOMAS DOUGLAS BALL, 84, passed away January 3, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Bettyann S. (nee Sills), dear son of the late Ellsworth and Hope, brother of the late Nancy, loving father of Devra Danforth, Nora V. Hill (Shelly Weirich), William Hill and Michael Hill (June), dear grandfather of Shannon Danforth (Marie), Meagan Ricketti, David Hill and Wyatt Hill, cherished great-grandfather of Christian, Kyleigh and Jameson Danforth and Mila, Ryan and Dominic Ricketti. Dear friend to Donna Sanders. Graduate of Western Reserve University and WWII Air Force veteran. Life Master Bridge and Scrabble player. Private service. {rscomments on}

COLOTON, ELSIE P. ELSIE P. COLOTON (nee Panko), passed away December 31, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James, loving mother of Timothy, Charlotte Mullen, Cindy Grammes and the late Claudia, cherished grandmother of Sarah Coloton and Brooke Vinnedge, dear great-grandmother of Tristan and Emma Vinnedge. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday, January 6, 2013, Christ The King Church, 30635 Lorain Road, North Olmsted. Donations can be made to the church. {rscomments on}