Paul

Paul Otto Priebe

Paul Otto Priebe, beloved husband of Nancy (nee Dacek) for 54 years; father of Paul (Deb) and David (Suzanne); papa of Sydney, Bailey, Paul and Paige. Paul was a proud Army Veteran of the Korean War. He spent his career in the payroll industry, working for various hospitals in the greater Cleveland area. They called him "Payroll Paul," and the nickname fit like a well-worn uniform. After serving his country in Korea, Paul found his calling in Cleveland's hospitals, keeping the books and making sure everyone got paid on time. But it was his heart, not his head for numbers, that people remembered most. Ask anyone who knew him – Paul never turned down a chance to help, whether you were family, friend, or just the neighbor who needed a hand. When he wasn't crunching numbers, Paul and Nancy were crossing oceans. From the ancient ruins of Rome to the icy majesty of Alaska, from the pyramids of Egypt to the sun-soaked Caribbean beaches, they collected adventures like others collect postcards. And when he finally hung up his calculator, you'd find him in the bleachers at his grandkids' games or sitting proudly at their school events, cheering louder than anyone else.

Services will be held on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). Entombment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

The family will receive friends on Monday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

Michael Andrew Paul

October 20, 1974 - June 24, 2023

Michael Paul, 48, of Berea, OH, passed away on June 24, 2023. He was born on October 20, 1974.  Michael was a union meat cutter and a dedicated stay-at-home dad. He attended Garfield Heights High School. Michael was a member of the Greater Cleveland Umpire Association and enjoyed umpiring in his free time. He will be remembered for his love of baseball. Michael is survived by his former wife Samantha, his daughter Sarah, son John, parents Michael and Penny Paul, brother Matthew (Elizabeth) Paul, niece Kinsley Paul, grandmother Norma Paul, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Andrew Paul, and George and Bernie Smith.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, July 3, at 11am at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 14600 Turney Road, Maple Heights. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00-11am.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Martin of Tours Cloak Fund.

 

Paul R. Imm

September 23, 1952 - June 22, 2022

Memorial service will be held on April 15, 2023 at Advent Lutheran Church, 5525 Harper Rd. Solon, OH 44139. Condolences start at 10:30 a.m., service begins at 11:00 a.m.

Scouters feel free to wear your uniform. Fight climate change. In place of flowers plant a tree in his remembrance.

Paul Retsch

April 23, 1947 – May 24, 2021

Paul Retsch, 74 of Parma, Ohio passed away early Monday morning, May 24, 2021.  Paul was born in Waldsassen, Germany on April 23, 1947. He was the son of the late Richard Zbigniew Retsch and Olga Valeria Retsch of Parma Heights, OH.

Paul was a 1965 graduate of Valley Forge High School in Parma Heights, OH.  He graduated in 1969 from Bowling Green State University with his then wife and mother of his two children, Jennifer Ryder.  He continued to be friends with Jen throughout his life; however, she also passed away on May 5, 2021.  

Paul was employed by various companies including the Center for Disease Control (CDC), VWR Scientific, MCI and the City of San Diego, at the time he eventually retired.  He was an avid speaker, conversationalist and writer, who also taught courses at San Diego State University.  He enjoyed travelling and taking cruises with his love and wife Tish.  He loved his family, friends and animals, especially his rescue Shih-Tzu, Buddy.  He was so proud of his daughter Jocelyn, son Michael and his granddaughter Hanna.

Paul is survived by his loving wife Tish Hill-Retsch, Brother George Retsch-Bogart and wife Carol of Chapel Hill, NC, his Sister Anna Singleton and husband Don of Williamstown, MA, Daughter Jocelyn Odijk and husband Chris of Parma, OH, his Son Michael Ryder of San Diego, CA and Granddaughter Hanna Ryder of Omaha, NE.  

Paul was most proud his granddaughter Hanna, niece Grace Singleton, nephews Alex Retsch-Bogart and Sam Bogart, Sam’s wife Kristy and their daughter, the newest member of the Bogart/Retsch family, great-niece Tallulah Rose Bogart.  He loved his dog Buddy who lives in Texas with Tish’s friend Kerri along with many loyal friends he made across the country.  Tony Arthur was his friend since high school and college who lives in Texas with his wife Carol.  After many years of friendship through regular phone calls, once Paul moved to Texas, he and Tony spent daily workout sessions together.

Paul will be remembered for his kind heart, loving soul, sharp intellect and wonderful story telling abilities.  He had words for setting and everyone and remembered everything until dementia took that away at the very end of his life.  His celebration of life service is pending at this writing.  

Memorials in Paul’s name can be made to either:

Arden Courts of Parma                               Heartland Hospice

Attn:  Pam or Sean                                    Attn:  Ricchi or Buck

9205 W Sprague Rd                                   4807 Rockside Rd Unit 110

Cleveland OH  44133                                 Independence OH 44131

Phone (440) 886-5858                                Phone (216) 520-0765

Paul R. Varrati

February 22, 1951 - March 14, 2019

Dearly beloved husband of Dawn (nee Glasko); dear brother of Marie Puma (Ross) and Linda; Dear son of Frank and Laverne (both deceased). Paul was a member of Teamsters #507, Maple Hts. Knights of Columbus # 5106, and Moses Cleaveland Knights of Columbus.

Services Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) on Friday from 2-8 p.m.