a a a a a a a a The Plain Dealer Breaking news: cleveland.com ERINA A. RICCI, age 96, of Wickliffe died on April 10, 2011 at Aberdeen Crossings In Highland Heights. She was born on Sept. 15, 1914 In Bagni di Lucca, Italy. She is survived.
by her sons, Orlando (Elleen) Ricci of Newbury and Daniel (Susan) Ricci of Chardon; 12 grandchildren; 23 great -grandchildren; and five great-greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex and Theresa Plerl; husband Anthony Ricci; daughters Marie Evans and Valerie Helbig; and one greatgrandchild. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 13 at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Rd.
in Newbury with Rev. Jay McPhillips officiating. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery In Cleveland. VISITATION WEDNESDAY FROM 9.11 A.M. AT THE CHURCH.
Donations suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185 Cleveland, OH 44119 or Hattie Larlham, 9772 Diagonal Mantua, OH 44255. ARRANGE. MENTS ARE BEING HANDLED BY THE BURR FUNERAL HOME IN CHARDON. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.
RIHA BARBARA ANN RIHA (nee Vales), passed away on April 10, 2011. Loving wife of Edward. Loving mother of Michael C. Sharpe (Rebecca), Michelle Sharpe (Chris), Gwen E. Campanella (Ron), Edward J.
Riha (Susan), Terri M. Riha, and Michael J. Riha. Grandmother of Elizabeth, Andrew, Brandon, Amanda, Daniel, Jessica, Jennifer, Justin, Ashley and Chase. Greatgrandmother of Max.
Daughter of Charles and Mildred Vales (both deceased). Loving sister of Shirley Kurtz (Eugene, deceased), Loving aunt of Laurie Goggin (Mark). Barbara was a member of the Independence Homemakers, Independence Ball League, and a Eucharistic Minister at Marymount Hospital. VISITATION TUESDAY, APRIL 12, FROM 2 5 AND 7. 9 P.M., AT THE FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME, 7076 BRECKSVILLE INDEPENDENCE 44131.
Services Wednesday, 9:15 a.m., at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m., at St. Michael Catholic Church. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
RIHA F. KENNETH RIHA, 72, of Macedonia, passed away peacefully surrounded by his beloved family. He was the beloved husband for 53 years of Sandra J. (nee Berry); loving father of Ronald K. (Shirley) Riha, Renae (Scott) Grit, Robyn (Jeff) Gregel and the late Jeffrey Kenneth Riha; dear grandfather of Brittany and Kristen Riha, Rachel, Julia and Elijah Grit, Sierra, Skylar and Kyle Gregel; brother of Margaret Robejsek and the late Lori Antosiak, Arlene Wolf and James Riha.
Died Sunday, April 10, 2011. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Parkside Church, 7100 Pettibone Solon, OH 44139. Services will be Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 1 p.m. at JOHNSON-ROMITO FUNERAL HOME, 99 W. AURORA (RT.
82, ONE MILE WEST OF RT. 8), NORTHFIELD CENTER, (330)-468-1443, where friends be received WEDNESDAY 2-8 P.M. Interment Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery. www. 1 RITT BARBARA J.
RITT (nee Clyne), age 75, of Madison, formerly of Chesterland, passed away on April 5, 2011. Beloved wife of 53 years of William B. Ritt; loving mother of William (Kim), Patricia, James (Pattie), Kate (Joe) Nook and Eileen (William) Koach; devoted grandmother of 14; dear daughter of the late John and Marie Clyne; and cherished sister of Patricia (James) Hagan, Michael Clyne and the late Virginia (Thomas) Liederbach. Mrs. Ritt was a member of St.
Anselm Church for the past 39 years. Friends may call at GATTOZZI AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 12524 CHILLICOTHE RD. (RT. 306, NORTH OF MAYFIELD RD.) CHESTERLAND ON THURSDAY 3-7 P.M. Memorial Mass 10 a.m.
Friday, April 15, 2011 at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Chesterland, OH 44026. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The family suggests contributions to The Prader Willi Syndrome Association (USA), 8588 Potter Park Suite 500, Sarasota, FL 34328. Online tributes and condolences at Gattozzi and Son (Dignity) Funeral Home MEMORIAL A Death Notices RICCI RUSSO JOSEPHINE B.
RUSSO (nee za), age 89; beloved wife of the late Salvatore; lovIng mother of Charlotte Brown, Kathleen Stefano (Fred), Richard (Mary Beth), and Dennis (Donna); dearest grandmother of fifteen; great-grandmother of 22; sister-In-law of Rosemary Russo and Rose Milazotto; aunt of many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial St. Ignatlus of Antloch Church, Thursday, April 14, at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD.
(AT SNOW WEDNESDAY 2 4 AND 5 8 P.M. RIPEPI I FUNERAL HOME 440-888-0800 www.ripepi.com RYAN See SWEENEY Notice. SAMPIAS DELORIS J. SAMPIAS (nee Brown) age 73. Beloved wife of the late Joseph.
Dear sister of Gladys Friedman and Margaret Hentemann (deceased) (Ben). Dearest aunt of Tanya Adams (Kevin), Brittany Kelly (Mike), Lyn (Brad), John Lee, Scott (Claire), Amber, Pat (Tom) and Brian (Kat). A Memorial Service will, be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 15, 2011 at 6:30 P.M. Final resting place Resurrection Cemetery. Friends recelved Wednesday 5 6:30 P.M.
at THE A. RIPEPI SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (West of (R) A. 440-260-8800 Ripepi aripepiandsons.com Sons WINIFRED S. SLOAN (nee Seale), age 94, of Lyndhurst, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. Wife of the late John T.
Sloan; mother of Jerry L. Sloan (Jeanne) of Davidson, James W. Sloan (Sandra) of Brevard, and Dixie S. Pristas (William) of Sharon grandmother of Timothy J. Sloan (Lisa) of San Marino, Jeffrey R.
Sloan (Lindy) of Gilbert, David E. Sloan (Melissa) of Wilmette, Betsy S. Grossman (Ira) of Rocky River, Anthony T. Glick of New York City and Jeremy R. Glick of Dublin, greatgrandmother of Benjamin, Andrew, Kathleen, Katherine, Michael, Caroline, Joseph, Henry and Colin Sloan and Alison and Amanda Grossman.
Daughter of the late Hayden and Ethel Seale and sister of the late Dorothea Herbruck. Funeral Service Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. at the SCHULTE MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD LYNDHURST, 440-442-0000 (BETWEEN RICHMOND AND BRAINARD), where friends will be recelved WEDNESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Interment will follow at Knollwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.
www.schultemahonmurphy.com Death Notices. SLOAN SPISAK ELIZABETH T. SPISAK, age 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 11th; beloved daughter of the late Vincent and Elizabeth Spisak; dear sister of Margaret Phillips (deceased) (Michael, de- ceased), Anne Bohovic (deceased) (Frank, deceased), Joseph (deceased) (Rose, deceased), Aloystus (deceased) (Ethel) and Helen Belovich (Thomas, deceased); aunt of 14; great-aunt of 22; great great-aunt of 15. Longtime member of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. Mass of the Christian Burial Thursday, April 14th at 10 A.M.
at St. Ambrose Church, 929 Pearl PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Family will receive friends at CARLSON FUNERAL HOME, 1642 PEARL ON WEDNES. DAY 4-8 P.M.
STEICH BARBARA E. STEICH, (nee Grdovic), age 88, beloved wife of the late Thomas, loving mother of Thomas Allan (wife, Barbara) and Jacqueline M. Steich, also survived by nieces and nephews. Sister of the late Milan Grdovic, Anna Grdovic, Eva Ruggles, Katherine, Grdovic and Frances Beranek. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, a terrific homemaker and was well liked by people she met.
She was an unselfish and loving caretaker who enjoyed polka music and trips to Pennslyvania and Canada. Barbara was a member of Croation Fraternal Union Lodge She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Barbara passed away April 10, 2011. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 10 a.m. at St.
John of the Cross Parish. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Family will recleve friends at BRICKMAN BROS. FUNERAL HOME, 37433 EUCLID WILLOUGHBY, WEDNESDAY, 2 4 AND 7.9 P.M. 3. 440-951-7800 BRICKMAN BROS.
www.brickmanbros.com- See MANDANICI Notice. STUMPF ALVIN A. "BUDDY" STUMPF, age 91. Beloved husband of the late Helen Ann (nee Zak). Dearest father of Dr.
Jeanne Marie Stumpf, Judith Hering (Larry), Kathleen Dybo (Jan), Geri Rogers (David), Patrice Koerper, Dallan, Deborah Tabor (Tony), James (Sherri), and Beverly "Bunny' Bokan (Greg). Dear grandfather of 24 and great-grandfather of 23. Loving son of Robert Jacob and Alida (nee Kloth). Loving brother of the late Wolfram, Robert Carl, Alida and Albert. W.W.II Navy Veteran.
PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH for the Mass of Christian Burial, Thursday, April 14, 10 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Strongsville. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. VISITATION AT THE ZABOR FUNERAL HOME, 5680 PEARL PARMA (BETWEEN RIDGE AND SNOW), WEDNESDAY, 2 8 P.M. To offer online condolences, please visit: www.ZaborFH.com Labor www.mcgorray-hanna.com Funeral Home Inc.
(440)884-5035 SWEENEY JUSTICE FRANCIS E. SWEENEY Retired, Ohio Supreme Court Justice, age 77. Beloved husband of Lee (nee Yesbak); loving father of Susan Ryan (Tim), Francis E. Jr. "Skip" (Julie), Terry (deceased) and John Joyce Sweeney (Robin); dear grandpa of Connor, Jake, Zack and Ian Ryan, Sullivan Sweeney, Francis E.
Sweeney Ill brother of James (deceased), Michael (deceased), Mary Sweeney and Margaret Kleinpell; brother-in-law of Simona and Ron Watt. U.S. Army Veteran. Passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011. Funeral Mass St.
Luke Church, (Clifton Blvd. at Bunts Lakewood), Thursday, April 14 at 10 a.m. (EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at the McGORRAY.
FUNERAL HOME OF LAKEWOOD, 14133 DETROIT WEDNESDAY FROM 2-9 P.M. Family suggests memorial contributions in his name to St. Ignatius High School, 1911 W. 30th Cleveland, OH 44113. McGorray-Hanna (216) 226-5356 RUTH MARGUERITE NASH THOMPSON, Ph.D., Professor of Education at Edinboro University, Edinboro, PA, died at home on Friday, April 8, 2011.
She attended Fisk Untversity (B.A.), Case Western Reserve University (M.Ed.) and Kent State University (Ph.D.). Dr. Thompson taught Early Childhood and Special Education at Edinboro for 21 years, until the time of her death, and was regarded by her peers and students as an outstanding classroom teacher and advisor. Dr. Thompson was born in Nassau, The Bahamas, BWI, and became a U.S.
citizen following her marriage. Prior to her career as a professor, she was active in preschool education, Including conducting certifications for Headstart centers throughout Ohio and western Pennsylvania. She was active in community and campus affairs, and was a Board Member of Lakeshore Community Services In Erle, PA. She loved her family, children, animals and baking. Dr.
Thompson Is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard; three children: Beth, Allison and sons-in-law, Pascal Alexandre and David Mair; daughter-In-law Racquel Thompson; and four grandchildren: Matteus, Indira, Nima and Yamila. A memorial service will be held at the VAN MATRE FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 306 ERIE EDINBORO, PA 16412, Saturday, April 16, 2011. 11 a.m. Information at www. www.vanmatrefuneralhome.com TOBIN BERNARD TOBIN, age 87, died April 11, 2011.
Born March 19, 1924 in Cleveland, Bernard served as a medic in the 70th Infantry during World War II. He was a pharmacist at Tobin Drug. Beloved husband of Shirley (nee Raider); devoted father of Terri Shaver (Joe) and Donna Davis (Bill); dear brother of the late Daniel Tobin (Marilyn, deceased), the late Joseph (Hilda, ed) and the late Hy Tobin; cherished brother-In-law of Lillian Tobin and Judy Kumer of Toronto; loving grandfather of Lottie and Shannon Shaver, Samantha and Bethany Davis; dearly loved uncle. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13 at Mt.
Olive Cemetery (Jewish War Veterans section). Friends will be received at the Davis residence, 32709 Allenbury Solon WEDNESDAY. FOLLOWING SERVICES UNTIL 8 P.M. AND THURSDAY 1-8 P.M. Contributions to the Alzheimer's Assn.
(www.alz.org) or Arden Courts (www.hcr-manorcare.com). BERKO Cleveland's Jewish Funeral Home A (216)932-7900 (800)448-2210 www.BerkowitzKuminBookatz.com TRAVAGLIANTE See MANDANICI Notice. Notices THOMPSON TWITCHELL INEZ MAY TWITCHELL Connell) of Cleveland, passed away at age 86. Beloved wife of the late Alan J. Twitchell.
Mother of Peggy, Trent and Larry (Sarah) Twitchell. Grandmother of Bryan and Joel. Loving caretaker of Callie. Inez loved golf, music and reading. Private services to be held.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lake County Humane Society, 7564 Tyler Mentor, OH 44060-9400. WALLS HUDSON WALLS JR. beloved father of Angela (deceased), Natalie (Bobby), Tracy and Scott, dear grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of eight, loving brother of James and Sylvia Ann, with a host of family and friends. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS 6 8 P.M., THURSDAY, APRIL 14TH, AT McMAHON-COYNE. VITANTONIO FUNERAL HOME, 6330 CENTER MENTOR, OH.
with Services at 1. p.m., on Friday, April 15th, also at McMAHON-COYNEVITANTONIO FUNERAL HOME. Private Interment. LUCAS 440.735.3030 WARD ROBERT BRIAN WARD, age 50; beloved husband of Amy (nee Marcy) for 20 years; loving father of Ryan Ward; dearest son of Patricia (nee Tollinger) and Jerome Ward; dear brother of Katherine Hess, Susan Ward, and Jerry Ward (Margaret); dear uncle, great uncle, and friend of many. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sarcoma Alliance, 775 E.
Blithedale No. 334, Mill Valley, CA 94941. Memorial Service at the Funeral Home, Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW WEDNESDAY 5-7 P.M.
RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME 440-888-0800 www.ripepi.com WEISS BERTHA J. WEISS (nee Halapy), age 71. Beloved wife of the late William. Loving mother of George Semrau (Vanessa) and Michelle Berndsen (Robert). Cherished grandmother of Alyssa, Corey and Sean Semrau, Jessica Clapp (Kevin) and Janice Berndsen and great-grandmother of Valerie and Keegan Clapp.
Dear a sister of Betty, Michael and the late Mary Lou Halapy. Mass of Christian Burial Mary Queen of the Apostles Church, Thursday, April 14, 2011 at 10 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Suite 270, Valley View, OH 44125. Frlends recelved WEDNESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.
AT THE A. RIPEPI SONS FUNERAL HOME, '18149 BAGLEY MIDDLEBURG HTS. (WEST OF I-71). VR A. Ripepi Sons 440-260-8800 aripepiandsons.com Death WHITMAN hey hey April 12, 2011 he Death Notices NOVAK I MONICA A.
NOVAK, age 57, passed away April 9, 2011. Beloved daughter of Mary S. (nee Skvarek) and the late Stephen J. Novak; beloved sister of Matthew S. (Nora) and Joyce N.
Schiros (Christopher); lovIng aunt of Geoffrey, David, Jaclyn Mitchell (Kraig), Philip, Nathan and Stephanle; great-aunt of Elizabeth, Kadence, Jack and Jacob; very special aunt of Kadence and Jacob; best friend of Jessie Coleman; wonderful niece and cousin of many. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, April 13, 2011 at, 9:30 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Family will receive friends TUESDAY 3-8 P.M. IN THE TOMON SONS FUNERAL HOME, 7327 PEARL RD. (S. OF BAGLEY), MIDDLEBURG HTS. NOVOSEL DONALD L.
NOVOSEL, 74. Loving husband, father and grandfather. Fun and caring friend to many. Preceded in death by wife Mary Lou. "Billle" Survived by wife Elaine Kocab Novosel; children Angel Laub (Jeff), Teri and Traci, Don Jr.
(Michelle), Ryan and Mackenzie, Jill Holdsworth (Tim), Kyle, Michael and Rachael, and Nick. Also brother to Louise Corrigan (Bob), Carol Johnson (Jerry) and John (Carol). Loved by Elaine's family Mark and Amy Kocab, Maria, Sarah, Mark David and Lisa Kocab, Alex, Tommy, Joey, Ben, Deborah Kelly (nee Kocab). VISITATION WEDNESDAY 3-7 P.M., St. Joseph Church, Strongsville with Funeral Mass to follow.
In lieu of flowers family requests donations to the American Heart Assn. or Youth for Christ. Interment In Kane, PA. www.jardinefh.com NOVOTNEY GEORGE E. NOVOTNEY, age 88, has joined his beloved wife, Betty, in eternal rest on April 10, 2011.
He was born Sept. 21, 1922 in Yukon, PA. He was 8 55 year resident of Mayfield Village. George was a proud WWII Army Veteran and was a longtime member of VFW Post 775. He worked at McDowell-Wellman Engineering for 32 years and retired in 1986.
George enjoyed gardening and was also an avid fisherman. He enjoyed both local fishing in Lake Erle and annual trips to Canada. In retirement he took up marquetry to create many pictures that adorn the walls of his home. He was the loving father of George (wife Veronica), Donald (wife Cathy) and Carol Buco (husband Stephen). He was the cherished grandfather of Pamela (husband Jeff) White, Christopher, Brittania, Catrina, Nicholas (U.S.
Air Force), Danielle Novotney (U.S. Air Force), Stephanie and Russell Buco and great of Benjamin White. He is survived by brothers, Bernard (wife Kathleen, deceased), Edward (wife Loretta), John (wife Sylvia), Novotney and sisters, Julie (husband Ken) Sohl and Mary Ann (husband Mike) Knapick. He is preceded In death by his parents, George and Julia (Alexander) Novotney and his youngest sister, Anna Mae (husband Joseph) Girgas. Uncle George will be also be missed by his many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimer's Association. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Thursday, April 14 at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at THE DICICCO AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 5975 MAYFIELD MAYFIELD HTS. (AT LANDER 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M. Online tribute and condolences www.diciccoandsonsfh.com DiCicco and Sons, Funeral Home Dignity MEMORIAL PALMENTERA BILL V. PALMENTERA, age 68, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on April 9, 2011. He is survived by Bonnie (nee Johnson), his beloved wife of 33 years.
Loving father of Shiela (Jay) Blau, Sherri (Bob) Zahtilla and Jack (Shannon) Jennings; dear brother of John (deceased), Paul (Cindy), Margaret (William) Stone and Keith; cherished grandfather of Brittany, Kayleigh, Brandon, Sabryna, Sierra, Anthony, Ella, Jake and Kylie. GM retiree, member of American Legion Post 610, Brook Park and American Legion Riders. Veteran U.S. Army Viet Nam. The family will receive friends, in celebration of Bill's life, at THE HUMENIK FUNERAL CHAPEL, 14200 SNOW BROOK PARK ON WEDNESDAY FROM 2-4 AND 6-9 P.M., where Funeral Services will be held at 9 p.m.
For those who wish to attend tal Services on Friday, please begin gatherIng at Humenik Funeral Chapel at 9 A.M. for prompt departure at 9:30 A.M. for 10:30 a.m. Committal Service at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman. 1-877-HUMENIK www.humenikfuneralchapel.com See CONSILIO Notice.
PHIFER GAIL F. PHIFER (nee Broa), 70, of Hinckley, passed away on 'April 10, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy to whom she was married for 46 years. She is survived by her children, Donald (Theresa); Robert and Debra Horvath; sister Carol (Tom) Roberts; grandchildren, Elizabeth, Matthew, Daniel and Jeremy and one great-grandson, Korbin. She was precededin death by her parents, Robert and Lucile (nee Kumerow) Broa.
FRIENDS MAY CALL ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2011, FROM 4-8 P.M. AT CARLSON FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATION SERVICES, PEARL RD. mile South of Route 303), BRUNSWICK. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, April 14, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the Funeral Home, Interment will follow at Hope Memorial Gardens, In Hinckley. Carlson PIETRZAKRITA M.
PIETRZAK, age 48, longtime Mentor resident. Loving sister to Ralph Pletrzak of Eastlake, Ray (Barb) Pietrzak 'of North-' field, Rich (Lori) Pletrzak of wick, Bobble (Randy, deceased) Lestock of Aurora, Roseann Norm Brennen) Miller of Eastlake and the late Steve and Ron Pletrzak. Nieces and nephews, Chuck (Alicia), Kimberly (Larry), Brian (Erika), Scott (Denise), Tina (Bill), Rick (Alison), Matthew, Melissa (Jason) and Dawn. Daughter of the late Steve C. and Sabina Pietrzak.
Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 460 E. 321st Willewick, OH 44095. (Please meet at the church).
The family will recelve friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Brunner Funeral Home Cremation ServIce, 8466 Mentor Mentor. Inurnment will be held Mentor Cemetery at a later date. The family will host a reception during the visitation and following the funeral Mass In the Brunner Reception Center located on property at the funeral home. Contributions may be made in Rita's memory to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Cleveland, OH 44106.
Online obituary at. www.brunner.com THE PLAIN DEALER Death Notices, Lodge Notices Call: 216-999-4860 E-mail: In-Memoriam, Card of Thanks 216-999-5555 Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 AM 6 PM Saturday: 12 Noon 6 PM Sunday: 1 PM 6 PM Cost to place a Death Notice, Card of Thanks, In-Memoriam or Lodge Notice: $45 for 6 lines without a photo, $8.75 for each additional line. $65 for 14 lines with a photo. Effective A I 4 1 Obituaries B5 SWEENEY JOHN EVAN WHITMAN, SR. John passed away on April 8, 2011.
He is survived by his beloved wife, of 59 years, Louise Thomas; brother, Robert; daughter, Jayne; sons, John Evan Jr. and Gregory and son-In-law, David Baker. John had two grandchildren, Sara Jane Whitman and Aidan Whitman Baker, John Evan Whitman Senlor was born in Elkins, WV, on January 29, 1928. He graduated from Elkins High School in 1946, recelved a BS In Business from Davis and Elkins College, in 1950 and a MBA from the University of Pittsburgh, in 1951. He served in the U.S.
Armed forces, In 1951 and 1952. John married Loulse Thomas, in 1952. They would have been married 59 years, on Tuesday, April 12, 2011. John's dynamic character and passion for life will be truly missed. CALLING HOURS WILL BE HELD AT REDMON FUNERAL HOME, ON FRIDAY, APRIL 15TH, FROM 2 4 AND 7.
9 PM. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Church, in Stow, on Saturday, April 16th, at 11 a.rn. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Akron General Visiting Nurse Service Hospice Care, 3358 Ridgewood Akron 44333, in John's name, or to the charity of your choice. Mr. Whitman's video tribute will be available at www.redmonfuneralhom e.com.
(REDMON, STOW, 330-688-6631) YESBAK See SWEENEY Notice. ZITON THE VERY REV. THEODORE E. ZITON, age 81, entered peacefully into repose April 8, 2011. Loving husband of the late Kh.
Vivian (nee Zahka). Ordained to priesthood in 1954, he faithfully served several parishes across the U.S. and Canada, retiring as Pastor Emeritus of St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Canton, OH. Beloved father of Linda, Paul, Rev.
Stephen (Victoria), and Ted Jr. (Karen). Dear grandfather of Maria Alexandra, Anna Sophia, Gregory Andrew and Hannah Vivian. Dearest brother of Wasfey (Gloria) of California and V. Rev.
Ellas (Lorraine) of Arizona; uncle and spiritual father of many. All services and calling at St George Antiochian. Orthodox Church, 1118 Cherry Ave. N.E., Canton, His Bishop Thomas presiding. CALLING HOURS 2-4, 5-7 P.M.
Funeral Service for a Priest 7:15 P.M. FuTHURSDAY, AL APRIL 14th followed by the neral Service Friday. April 15th at 10:30 A.M. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Donations may be made to St.
George Antiochian Orthodox Church Building Fund. (ROSSI-330-492-5830) www.rossifuneralhomeinc.com In Memoriam CARLSON Paul C. Carlson Husband Father Brother Friend Family and friends all came round, When the man of the hour took his final bow As the curtain came down Goodbyes were just for now Oh, how you are loved. You left a place no one can fill We miss you PAULIEEEEEEE And we always will Your Family Friends CRISTINO Frances Cristino. nee Ballachino 1914-2010 Momma, No one could ever fill the room with laughter like you did.
You will be forever missed. And now after your gone, we finally realize that times you held our hands, you were actually holding them with your heart. Always in our Hearts. Love always, your children Nicky, Babe, Albert MESSER Christopher "Mez" Messer It's been 2 years and there isn't a minute or hour that goes by that you are not thoughtof, loved and dearly missed. As the poem says "No farewell words were spoken, No time to say good bye, You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why" LOVE, MOM, DAD, ERIC, TJ, THE WALKERS, FAMILY FRIENDS WASIL Thomas J.
Wasil (May 25, 1974 to April 12, 2006) Forever painfully missed, 1 never forgotten. VERA In Memoriam or Card of Thanks May be placed in The Plain Dealer by calling 216-999-5555 THE PLAIN DEALER MISS A DAY. MISS A LOT. FROM B1 Francis E. Sweeney Supreme Court justice' 5 "He felt it was his duty to see that the courthouse doors remained open and the little people, who had no power in our society, had just as much protection and opportunity to be heard as the richest and most powerful." Sweeney was a policeman's son, a St.
Ignatius football star and a Canadian football pro. He spoke softly and discreetly, especially in public, and wrote short, sometimes controversial opinions. In his 1997 DeRolph opinion, he "We must ensure that there is enough money that students have the chance to succeed because of the educational opportunity provided, not in spite of it." Sweeney agreed with the fourth, final DeRolph ruling, which reaf-, firmed his first one but basically gave up forcing a reluctant legislature to equalize spending. Pfeiffer said Sweeney wanted to close the case before a new court could overturn the original finding. Big gaps in spending continue today.
For most of his Supreme Court years, Sweeney was considered part of a somewhat liberal Gang of Four with Pfeiffer, Justice Alice Robie Resnick and Justice Andy Douglas. He voted against Republicanbacked laws limiting workers' compensation and insurers' liability. Off the bench, he spoke softly and cheerfully. Chief Justice Maureen O'Connor said Monday, "He was really a gentleman. He was kind.
He was helpful: There was no sense of entitlement. He was grateful to have the opportunity to be a member of the judiciary." A longtime staff attorney, Cheryl Tuttle said Sweeney gave his staff lots of compliments and help. He once sent her home before a snowstorm. Her car broke down. He sent someone to fetch her.
Another staff attorney, Lori Weisman, said he talked up every case's importance. "He kept saying, This is not just about these people. This affects everyone in the Sweeney was raised in Cleveland and played on the offensive and defensive lines at St. Ignatius and Xavier University. He was drafted by the Steelers but followed a Xavier coach to the Ottawa Rough Riders for two years.
He also spent 18 months based at Fort Knox, with the U.S. Army as a company clerk and a touring football player. Back in Cleveland, he worked for the legal department of Allstate Insurance by day and earned a degree by night at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He spent seven years as an assistant Cuyahoga County prosecutor. He led an investigation of fixed cases at Cleveland Municipal Court.
In 1970, he won an unexpired term on Cuyahoga's Court of Common Pleas against Republican appointee William J. McCrone. He went on to win full terms. In 1974, Sweeney wrote a letter blasting Ohio's Adult Parole Authority for early shock parole for an armed robber and two heroin peddlers: "It is inconceivable to me that admitted seller of heroin would ever be considered for parole until the minimum sentence of 10 years served." In 1976, he issued his first death sentence, dooming John Johnson to for raping and killing 8-year-old Melissa Hinke. "Hopefully, this sentence would deter others from even thinking about committing a crime such as this," he told The Plain Dealer.
Sweeney lost a bid for the 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals in 1982 and the Supreme Court i in 1986. Then he won an appeals seat 1988 and the Supreme Court in 1992. He became what was then only Supreme Court justice from Northeast Pfeiffer said Sweeney helped paca sometimes testy courthouse. "One time, Andy Douglas and Craig Wright were getting into it a little, Frank, when we were real new, said, 'I don't want to hear any of that. Let's keep the discussion After a hearing about the Dr.
Sam Sheppard murder case, Sweesued the New York Times for million for wrongly reporting in 2000 that he'd been linked to the prosecution in Sheppard's 1966 retrial. The jury forgave the defamation as unintentional. During Supreme Court sessions, Sweeney stayed in a 'hotel in Columbus and kept living in Lakewood. He and his wife, the former Marie Yesbak, outlived one their four children. Three of their six grandsons, Connor, Jake Zack Ryan, have followed Sweeney onto the Ignatius football team.
The family believes he was not related to most prominent local Sweeneys, including the congressmen. But his brother, Michael, was a state senator. 1.
