Agnes E. Nugent
Dearest aunt of Thomas Tanno, Beth A. Cerveny, John Wavrzacz, Virginia Nero, Joseph Wavrzacz, Terri Fuller, and many other nieces and nephews; Dear sister of Patrick Nugent, Elizabeth Nero, Margaret Wavrzacz, Ann Tanno (all deceased).
Mae Louise Ferguson (née Breitinger) of Concord Township, Ohio, passed away February 15th after a 13 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mae was born at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, September 4, 1941, the daughter of E. Allen and Gertrude (Trudi) Breitinger. When Mae was two years old her family moved to Berea, Ohio where she grew up and attended Berea High School (’59.) She was a National Honor Society student, active in the Future Teachers of America and many school plays. Mae graduated from Baldwin Wallace College (B.S.) in 1963. Mae began her teaching career in Berea and later moved to the South Euclid-Lyndhurst system. She married Charles David Ferguson in 1966 and moved to McConnelsville, Ohio in 1967. Mae taught third grade at McConnelsville and started their special education program. In 1973 she stepped away from teaching to start a family and gave birth to Andrew David (Katherine) and in 1975 to Benjamin William (Asami.) The family relocated to Concord Township, Ohio in 1976. Mae completed a Master’s Degree specializing in gifted education at Cleveland State University in 1990. Mae spent many summers on Cape Cod and grew to love the Cape. Later in life she split her time between Ohio and Cape Cod. Mae travelled the world but however far away she went, she always seemed to be on her way back to the Cape and to Cold Storage Beach. Mae became an accomplished artist specializing in water color painting. She enjoyed tennis, skiing and bridge. In 2008 Mae became ‘Grammie Mae’ with the birth of her granddaughter Josette Marietta Ferguson. Mae is survived by her sister, Carol B Barnes and brother, James Breitinger (Talitha) and was preceded in death by both parents and her elder brother Allen Breitinger. Mae was known for her tremendous positivity and sense of humor. Strangers were just friends she hadn’t met yet. Whether at the Great Wall of China or the grocery store, she could get to know someone’s life story in 4 minutes. Mae was known for her quiet generosity. In the midst of her radiation and chemotherapy, Mae would always ask other cancer patients about their illness. Despite the severity of of her illness, she would, without fail, tell them that she would pray for them. Mae left this world surrounded by family and friends in her home. The strength of her faith powered her throughout her life and over the course of her battle with cancer. She was fond of saying“God’s in my pocket.” Mae is in God’s pocket now.
A celebration honoring Mae will be held Hope Ridge Methodist Church April 25. The service will officially start at 1:00 PM but, in honor of Mae’s approach to punctuality, will not commence until 1:06 PM. We ask that donations be directed in Mae’s honor to Hope Ridge United Methodist Church or University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Hope Ridge United Methodist Church 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Road Mentor, OH 44060, University Hospitals Institutional Relations & Development 11100 Euclid Avenue, MCCO-5062 Cleveland, OH 44106-9845
George A. Guyton, 94, of Munson Township passed away peacefully on February 12, 2015. Born March 9, 1920, George came from humble beginnings in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. Hearing his call to serve his country at age 22, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. George is a WWII veteran of 75 bombing missions over enemy territory. He served as a Flight Engineer/Gunner on B25s in the Army Air Corps, 12th Bomb Group, 434th Squadron, the EARTHQUAKERS, in the China, Burma, India Theater. He went from a Pennsylvania farm, to serving his country, marrying his beloved wife Dorothy, raising three daughters and putting satellites into space. He lived the American Dream. George is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy M. Guyton. He is survived by his daughters: Dianne G. Blair (William), Linda G. Blair (John), Karen KG Porter (John); His 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren,
who's company he greatly enjoyed. We are richer for having him as Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend. His kindness, love and smile will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be interred in Mentor Municipal Cemetery on Memorial Day Weekend 2015.
Funeral services for Lillie Mae James of Painesville will be held at 12:00 on Saturday February 14, 2015 at New Hope Baptist Church, 428 W. Jackson St. Painesville. Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Mrs. James, 85, peacefully went to be with the Lord on February 10, 2015 at the home of her daughter and main caregiver, Knova Wooten, and was surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. James was born on December 9, 1929 in McMinnville, Tennessee to Alton and Lydia Henegar. A long time resident of Painesville, she was a retired custodian for Lake County. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an exceptional cook and was known for her fried chicken and sweet potato pies, and would never send anyone away hungry. She also was known for feeding the homeless. She was a longtime member of the Westside Church of Christ. A woman who always believed in the power of prayer, reading the bible was a great joy for her and she spread her spirit to all by the examples she set during her lifetime. She also loved listening to and singing Gospel Music. Loved by all who knew her, she will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her children: Barbara Aston of Texas, Otis James Jr. of Virginia, Fredia James, Edward (Pat) James, Gerald (Beatrice) James, Dilsie James-Clark, Knova Wooten, Lamar James, and Darin (Paula) James, all of Painesville; 28 Grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Otis James Sr.; Daughter Marilyn James; brothers: Alton Jr., Walter, Benjamin, and James Henegar. The family would also like to express much gratitude to Grace Hospice who took exceptional care of their mother. Inurnment will be at Riverside Cemetery at a later date.
Ann C. Bezpiaty (nee Choma)
Beloved wife of the late Peter Bezpiaty and the late Bernard E. Thomas. Dearest mother of Patricia Olson (Byron); Loving grandmother of Ann-Marie Olson, Michael Olson (Becky), Louis Olson (deceased); Great-grandmother of Jacob, Ethan; Dear sister of John Matsko (Carrie) and the following deceased: Joseph Matsko and Mary Starr.
The Family requests no flowers please.
Kenneth P. Valerian “KV”
Dearest father of Gina Orsini (Jim), Francine Voje (Neil); Loving grandfather of Maria, Angelica, Jonah; Dear son of Dino and Marie (both deceased).
Service: Friday February 6 at 7:30 p.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Friday 6-8 p.m.
Caroline Nero (nee Tartaglio) age 89 of South Euclid.
Dearly beloved wife of the late Michael Sr.; Loving mother of Joanne Clayton (Cliff), Carol Box (Joe Sr.), Lena Klimczak (Robert, deceased), Michael Jr. (Tina), Roseanne Contento (Mark); Devoted grandmother of Regina, Francine, Kimberly, Mark, Joshua, Michael J., Michael, John, Brian; Great grandmother of 9; Dear sister in law of many. Dearest aunt and great-aunt of many.
Nancy (Blough) Wilson 77, died peacefully February 3, 2015, at Heather Hill Care Community in Chardon. She was born in September, 1937 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Elizabeth and Wayne “Pete” Blough. Nancy called Kirtland home for the past 48 years and retired in 1997 after 30 years of serving as Kirtland Middle Schools’ Secretary.
Nancy was a great competitor of all sports, an avid golfer and loyal Cleveland Sports Fan. Her great loves were her family and her dogs. Nancy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Lawrence; brother Jim (Lois) Blough; son Clifford (Reesa) Wilson; daughter Suzanne (Jim) Yarborough; grandchildren Tara (Matt) Sheffield, Alexa Wilson, Mitchell, Keith and Megan Yarborough. As well as numerous relatives and friends that were considered dear.
The family would like to thank Josephine Howell and Julie Madden for their love and care of Nancy, along with the many other caregivers and staff of Visiting Angels of Mentor, Heather Hill Care Community, and Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Family will receive friends from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. on Thursday February 12 at Willoughby Hills Friends Church 2846 S.O.M. Center Road, Willoughby Hills. A memorial service will follow immediately after at 4:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to one of the following: Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Claire Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110 or Heather Hill Care Community, Dementia Unit C, 12340 Bass Lake Rd., Chardon, OH 44024.
Regina J. Hyduke
Dearest mother of Rochelle Hyduke; Dear daughter of Cletus Turner (Wilma) and Charlene Lutz (deceased); Dear sister of Charmian Thrower (James), Cletus Jr, Clayton (April)
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday January 31, 2015 from 4-10p.m. at the American Legion # 601 1725 Hubbard Rd. Madison, Ohio 44057.
Donations can be made to the family to help with the cost of the final arrangements.
