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 …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 …Read More

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.

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.

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.

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. …Read More

PLUMMER, MYRA

MYRA L. PLUMMER, age 74, of Columbia Station, Ohio, passed away on May 13, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Carl Dale, and special companion of Billy G. James. Cherished mother of Connie Hall (Stanley, deceased), and Carl. Dear grandmother of Benjamin Plummer (Bridget Coldsnow), Stanley Hall, Jeremy Hall, and Joshua Fischer. Great grandmother of Brooke. Memorial Service, 6PM, Tuesday, May 20, North Eaton Baptist Church, 12109 Reed Road, Grafton, OH 44044

McMillin, Velma

Velma Helena Brokate McMillin went home to be with the Lord on May 3, 2014. Velma was the oldest child born to Clarence and Adelaide Brokate. She was born on December 21, 1920 in Fremont, Ohio. She graduated from the University of Toledo in June of 1943 with a Bachelor of Science in Home economics after which she was employed as Cafeteria Manager for GE’s Cleveland Wire Works and later was Cafeteria Manager for Colonnade Cafeterias in downtown Cleveland until March of 1976. She also worked for Cleveland Public Schools as a Substitute …Read More

HOLCHIN, ROBERT

ROBERT D. HOLCHIN, age 69, passed away on Friday, May, 2, 2014. Beloved husband of Joanne (nee Taylor). Cherished father of Lisa Lutsock (David), and Scott (Kira). Loving grandfather of Hannah, Emily, and Claire. Dear brother of Trudy Morency (Richard). Loving uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend of many. 52 year member of the International Longshoreman’s Association. Please join us for a celebration of Bob’s life on Saturday May 24 at 11:00 a.m. at Rockport United Methodist Church at 3301 Wooster Road Rocky River, OH …Read More

BODROCK, ANTOINETTE

ANTOINETTE M. BODROCK, (nee Council) age 75, passed away peacefully on April 25, 2014. Beloved mother of Andrea Low. Grandmother to Zachary Low (Jessi Popa) and Erika Low (Michael Kostura). Great grandmother to Dominik. She is loved and leaves behind many family and friends. Friends received 6-8pm, Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at MALLOY & ESPOSITO, 1575 West 117th, Cleveland.