Mary A. Horak (nee. Zak); age 98. Beloved wife of the late Richard K. Horak & Charles Kortan. Dear sister of Anna Thomashesky, Katherine Kelly, Sally Bugala, Helen Riedel, Betty Rygiel, John, Tony, Joe, and Stanley. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of many. Passed away January 21, 2021. Funeral at the funeral home Tuesday, January 26 at 12 noon. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Guests may call at Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma on Tuesday, January...
Mary A. Horak (nee. Zak); age 98. Beloved wife of the late Richard K. Horak & Charles Kortan. Dear sister of Anna Thomashesky, Katherine Kelly, Sally Bugala, Helen Riedel, Betty Rygiel, John, Tony, Joe, and Stanley. Caring aunt to many nieces and nephews. Cherished friend of many. Passed away January 21, 2021. Funeral at the funeral home Tuesday, January 26 at 12 noon. Entombment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. Guests may call at Busch Funeral Home, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma on Tuesday, January...
Richard "Dick" Holy passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, January 19th, 2021, holding the hands of his wife, son, and daughter after a courageous battle with cancer. Richard was a native of Northeast Ohio, born in Garfield Heights on October 23rd, 1950. As a boy, he excelled on the track and in the weight room. He was tall, broad-shouldered and, after high school, he joined the United States Marine Corps. He served honorably during the Vietnam War and attained the rank of Corporal....
SUSAN M COLE, age 72
Loving daughter of the Joseph and Monica Cole (both deceased). Dearest sister of Joanie (deceased), Barbara Browne (Jim), Janet Kirschenbaum (Dan) and Steve Cole (Kathy) and friend to all. Loving aunt of Jeffrey, Kristen, Julian, Dana, Andrew and Charlie.
Susan passed away peacefully Jan. 20, 2021. She dedicated her life to education and inspired many to pursue higher learning.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Family suggests donations to:...
Chester E. Grad, age 93. Beloved husband of the late Leona (nee. Wayda). Proud father of Joy (Mark Grospitch) Grad and the late Linda. Dear brother of the late Leo, Frances, and Loretta. Passed away January 22, 2021. PROUD Navy veteran of WWII Pacific Theater. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to St. Anthony of Padua Parish. Friends may call at St. Anthony, 6750 State Rd, Parma, OH 44134 on Wednesday, January 27 from 9AM until time of mass at 10AM. Private family entombment at Holy...
ELIZABETH BODNER (nee Onderak) age 89, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John.
Loving mother of Tom (deceased)(Donna), Dave (Barbara), Jerry (Diana) and Laura Soreo.
Treasured grandmother of Jonathon (Yolandi), Christopher, Tyler, Wyatt, Elizabeth, Jeremy and Joshua.
Dear great grandmother of Elijah.
Cherished sister of Mary Ann Karaffa (Paul) (both deceased), Eleanor Zajac (William, deceased), Evelyn Kaschulla (deceased)(Raymond) and Richard...
HAROLD T LARNED, age 85
His journey on Earth ended January 21, 2021, but in the blink of an eye his new journey began as he entered into Heavan's Gate and looked into the face of Jesus.
Beloved husband of Phyllis (nee Walker). Loving father of Dan (Shelly), Laura Bode (Doug), Beth Lucas and Andrew (Tiffany). Cherished grandfather of Amanda (Scott), Evan (Colleen), Ethan, Weston, Courtney (Jason), Brock, Dalton, Brody, Calvin, Aubrey and Avery. Great-grandfather of Annabel, Elliot, Clara,...
Wilma Kissig (nee Illing), age 96 of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edwin; mother of Gary Doll (Mickie) of Mentor, OH and Jeffrey Doll (Mary) of San Jose, CA; grandmother of five and great-grandmother of nine. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert Doll.
Born in Cleveland, Wilma lived in Elyria for 41 years.
Wilma was a member of First United Methodist Church in Elyria, where she was involved in Friendship Circle and a Stephen Minister.
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EDWARD J. FIORUCCI, age 72 of Garfield Heights. Beloved husband of Dianne Fiorucci (nee Ulrich) for 53 years. Devoted father of Keith Fiorucci (Stephanie), Carrie Fiorucci (Stefan) and Dawn Fiorucci; loving grandfather of Tyler Rhoda, Brandon Rhoda, Michael Pyles, Nathan Pyles, Luca Fiorucci, Emilio Fiorucci and Giulia Fiorucci; dear brother of Ronald Fiorucci (Janice, deceased); cherished uncle of Ronnie (Marlene), Nickie (Dana) and Kimmy (Tim) ; dearest friend of many. Passed away on Friday,...
Susan Yuri Ishiyama, M.D., age 55. Born in Parma, Ohio. Graduated from Normandy High School as a National Merit Finalist. Received her Bachelor of Science and Doctorate of Medicine (MD) degrees from the Ohio State University, and did her residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Western Psychiatric Hospital as Chief Resident. Went to work for Congressmen Patrick Kennedy as a legislative assistant. Returned to Parma to work at the Cleveland Christian Home. Preceded in death by...
Ross L Harrison Jr., age 77. Beloved husband of 53 years to MaryLou (nee Strauss); cherished father of Scott (Julie Thomas) Harrison, Ross L. III (Erika) Harrison, and Leslie (Dave) Cristler; loving grandfather of Kincaid, Christian, and Eve. Retired Fairview Park Police Officer of 26 years. US Marine Corps Veteran. Past Member of the Corvette Cleveland Club. Interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Friends may call the Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Road, Fairview Park...
JOSEPH R. Di LiBERTO, age 62 of Cleveland. Cherished son of the late Peter and Mary Di Liberto (nee Lopresti). Loving brother of Rose Wcislo (Jim), Sarah Osborne and Frank Di Liberto (Anna); dear uncle of seven and cherished friend of many. Passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44106.
Cremation by Busch Crematory.
440-842-7800 www.buschcares.com
Raymond Donald "Sam" Ayars, born 20 September 1938. Died 23 January 2021.
Son of Rulon and Elizabeth Ayars, brother of Robert (Lillian), Richard (Martha), and Dorothy (George). Married to his wife Barbie for 61 years. The parents of Lisa Hennessy (Bill), and grandparents of Ryan and Duncan. Godfather of Abigail DuCharme and honorary godfather of Jason Stuckert, a pair of unexpected joys.
Always a student, with formal degrees from Drexel Insitute of Technology BS Metallurgical Engineering...
Beloved wife and mother, Darlene J. Demarchi (nee VanNest), 73 of Elyria, went to meet the Lord and her husband, Friday, January 22, 2021 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. She was born September 1, 1947 in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Darlene graduated from Flushing High School, class of 1965. She was employed at the Nordson Corporation in the Assembly Division for 16 years until 2002, a Dental Assistant at Bright Now in Parma from 2002-2008 and Sam's Club...
Clementine "Clem" DiFranco (nee Ferritto), age 93, beloved wife for 66 years of Elmer (deceased),
loving mother of Pat Hellriegel (Jim), Nancy (deceased), Terry Herschman (Neil) and Sandy Mueller (Joe),
devoted grandmother of Jim Jr. (Maria), Nancy (Mike), David, Samantha (Lee), Alan (Melissa), Catherine (Douglas),
Michael (Samantha) and Kelly, great grandmother of Michael, Natalie, Bella, J.R., Tavin, Emma, Nathan, Morgan and Anderson
Dear sister of Victor (deceased), Orlando (deceased),...
Bruce A. Kopack, age 70. Loving father of Brian (Rachiel) and Jason (Maria) Kopack; caring grandfather of Marcos Kopack; beloved uncle of Rose Bull (Andrew), Anne Grizzmon Hogan (Aden), Katrina Routledge, Deena Salazar, and Brenton Kopack; cherished great uncle of Michael and Justin Bull; adored brother-in-law of Margie Kopack; proceeded in death by parents Rose Scanlin and Frank Kopack, and siblings Barbara Rohach and Barry Kopack; dearest friend of Colleen, Jacob, Zinnia, Willo, Ainniz, Abdel...
Patricia Ann Connor (nee Majoras), 81, lifelong resident of Westlake, peacefully passed away with her family by her side on Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born on February 8, 1939 in Cleveland to Andrew and Justine (nee Gorencic) Majoras.
Patricia worked as an esthetician for many years in the Halle Building. She loved helping people and always wanted to make everyone feel good about themselves.
Patricia's hobbies included gardening and doing yardwork. She was able to fix anything that...
Thomas P. Logan, age 77. Beloved father of Kelly Logan. Dear grandfather of Teagan Bowie. Brother of Chuck (Kathy) and Jerrie Ann. Beloved uncle and great uncle. Passed away Monday January 25, 2021. Memorials may be forwarded to the D.A.V., 1240 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, OH 44199. Private services will be held. 440-842-7800 www.buschcares.com
ELLEN ANNA PLANT (nee Peters), age 89 of North Royalton, Ohio and Wiesbaden, Germany. Beloved wife of the late Richard William Plant. Devoted mother of Rick Plant (Denise) and Jacqueline Kovach (Frank); loving grandmother of Michael Kovach (Emily), Brian Kovach and Madelyn Plant; dearest daughter of the late Nicholas and Anna Maria Peters (nee Karst); dear sister of Manfred Peters (Ela) and the late Hans Peters (Kristel, deceased); cherished aunt of Marc-Oliver Peters and Manfred Peters; friend...
Richard A. Gilliam
Born: April 7th, 1940
Entered into rest : January 26th, 2021
Beloved husband of Pat (nee Marmash)
Loving father of Jim, Rick, Mike (Michole), April Frato (Anthony), and Danny (Rebecca).
Cherished grandfather of James, Stephan, Lauren, Kyle, Rose, Ashley, Jon, Brandon, Nicholas, Mike,
Anthony, Joseph, Andrew, Annabella, Patrick, Nick, Cheyanne, Morgan, and Danny Jr.
Dick was Blessed with 21 (and counting) loving and caring great grandchildren.
Son of...