Karen S. Barry age 53 of Bedford Hts., OH, passed away on April 5, 2015. Mother of Cassie Barry of Kinsman, OH; Daughter of Shirley and Richard Barry (deceased) of Kinsman, OH; Sister of Martha Gayle (Steve) of Naples FL, Cheryl Bush (Richard) of Kinsman, OH, Richard Barry Jr. of Maple Hts., OH, Clifford Barry (Deb) of Maple Hts., OH; Aunt of many. Private services will be held at a later date.
Rodney L. Dombrowski Sr. “Big Rod”
Dearly beloved husband of Janice (nee Houska)(deceased)
Dearest father of Deborah Jozwiak (Bruce), Rodney L. Jr. (Jill); Devoted grandfather of Samantha, Morgan and grand dog Madison; loving uncle and friend to many.
Service: Thursday April 9 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church. The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Walter D. Sherman
Dearly beloved husband of Linda (nee Piero); Dearest father of Lorraine Mangelo, Cheryl Courtnier, Steven Sherman (wife Dawn), Sandra Cox (husband Dennis), Michelle Hall (husband Jim), Vicki Jacob (husband John), Michael Sherman, Angela Lundi; Dear step-father of Matthew Lanese (wife Rachel), Toni Atchley (husband Jeffrey), Traci Paponetti (husband Joseph); Dearest grandfather of 21; great-grandfather of 12. Dear brother of Raymond A. Merkley (wife Lee). Walter worked as a purchasing agent for GE for 36 years. He was affiliated with East End Purchasing Agency and a member of the Wickliffe Fraternal Order of Eagles.
Service: Saturday March 28 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church 11900 Chillicothe Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026 where the family will receive guests Saturday from 11-12 p.m. A lunch reception will follow the service.
Donations can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve/Veterans 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110-2602.
Anne Dean (nee Hayden)
Dearly beloved wife of the late Ralph; Dearest mother of Paul Hayden, Douglas Timothy, Brady Thomas, Cheryl Ann Dean-Slentz; Devoted grandmother of Scott, Michelle, Bradley, Jennifer, Aaron, Kendra, Rebecca, Travis; Great-grandmother of Jasper, Katerina, Rocco, Domenic, Carmen, Andre, Ava, Orion, Mattie, Blake, Ethan, Sierra; Dear sister of Jack, Kitty Atkinson, and the following deceased Bill, Leonard;
Memorial Service: Wednesday March 25 at 7:00 p.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where the family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.
Contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association P.O. Box 74924 Cleveland, OH 44194 or Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110
Eileen R. Burns-Kopp (nee Daly)
Dearly beloved wife of Edward Sr.; Dearest mother of Sharon Stask; Dear Step-Mother of Edward Jr. (Annalyn), Rebecca Bentley (Victor), Gregory (Bonnie); Loving grandmother of 11; great-grandmother of 6; Dear sister of Joann Andrus (Ronald).
Visitation: Tuesday March 24 10-11:00 a.m. at St. Cosmas and Damian Church 10419 Ravenna Rd. Twinsburg, followed by mass at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The American Lung Association 55 W. Wacker Dr. Suite #1150 Chicago, Il 60601.
Rose M. Labbato passed away peacefully at the age of 83 at Emeritus in Mentor March 18, 2015 with family at her side. She was born November 12, 1931 and raised in East Cleveland. She attended Collinwood High School and moved to Willowick where she spent the majority of her adult life embracing her homemaker status and participating as a member of St. Mary Magdalene Church. Rose was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Rose loved spending time with her two grandchildren, family, and friends. She loved playing bingo and was a kind and generous soul, famous for her generosity and optimistic outlook. Known as “cruising Rose” to her Arnold Road neighbors, she was always available to lend a ride to those in need. Survivors are her daughter Valerie (George),grandsons Ryan and Kyle, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John, her parents, and brothers John and Tony.
Private graveside services will be held to celebrate her life, interment at All Souls Cemetery.
Leonard R. Sniarowski age 77 of Parma passed away on March 17, 2015. Dearest Father of Vanessa; Dear brother of many. Services are private.
Walter A. "Buzz" Hinz, a lifelong resident of Painesville Township, passed away March 16, 2015, at Tri Point. He was born May 30, 1943, in Cleveland. Walter worked at Avery Dennison/Fasson for 25 years in maintenance, was a proud US Navy Veteran, and belonged to American Legion Post #336. Walter was loved by all who knew him. He will be dearly missed.
Survivors are his children, Mark (Dawn), Rich (Karyn), Nora, Jean O'Neil (Courtney) and Matt; grandchildren, Jason, Racheal, Noah, Anna, Adam, Russell, William, Kelsey and Wesley; five great-grandchildren; siblings, Carl (Peggy) and Judy Alban; and mother of his children, Carolyn Gillette. He was preceded in death by his parents Willard and Bernadette (nee Markert) Hinz; sister and brother-in-law, Diane Weber (Joe).
Celebration of Life will be held from 12 to 2 p.m. Saturday March 21, 2015, at American Legion, Post #336, 60 Chester Street, Painesville, OH 44077.
Irene M. Kasmer (Sabo)
Dearly beloved wife of Leo (deceased); Dearest mother of David (Janet deceased), Paul (Kathi), Jim, Phil (Paula); Loving grandmother of Dana, Carly, Jason (deceased), Erica, Nicole, Jamie, Stacey, Ryan, Michael, Kevin, Erik, Amber, Jessica, Branden; Great-grandmother of Mikayla, Lillian, Chase, Leland, Kendall, Eli, Georgia, Luke, Adalynn, Khloe; Dear sister of Ethel Nagy and the following deceased Jack, Bill, Elizabeth, Violet, Isabel Circone, Velma Phillips; Dear sister in law of Winnie Sabo, Josephine Bruce, Olga Marsh.
Service: Thursday March 19 at 11 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) Wednesday 4-8 and at the church on Thursday from 10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Donations can be made to St. John Lutheran Church 11333 Granger Road Garfield Hts., OH 44125.
Eileen M. Romig (nee Collins) age 90, died on March 12, 2015, following a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Eileen was born on March 28, 1924 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada to Harry & Jean Collins. The family moved to Ohio when she was a child, and she lived the remainder of her life in the Lake County area. She graduated from Mentor High School in 1942, and married Fred T. Romig (Fritz) on September 19, 1947. Eileen joined Mentor Christian Church as a teenager, and remained active up to her last years, participating in all aspects of the Christian Women's Fellowship, she also sang in the choir and would always help in the kitchen for any meal. She was employed for many years as a housekeeper in private homes, her greatest love was caring for her own family and home. Eileen enjoyed crochet, singing, home decorating, camping, and cooking; she was often described as "The Best Cook in the World". She volunteered for many years with the Red Cross, helping with the bloodmobile, as well as donating many gallons of blood. Eileen was proud of her Canadian beginnings, but equally proud to be an American Citizen; Naturalized on April 14, 1971. Survivors include Daughters; Linda Scott (Dave), and Beth Romig, and Son; Tim Romig (Marla). She was a loving Gramma to Grandchildren; Amy Romig, Cynthia Romig (Marcus Jackson), Grace Romig, and Jenna Romig and Great-grandsons; Travis Stoneman, and Terrell Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz Romig, son; Ron Romig, and siblings; Maggie Collins Helmick and Jim Collins.
Pastor Cheryl Delaney will officiate at a Memorial Service on Sunday March 22, 2015 at 2PM at Mentor Christian Church. Immediately following the service, an Ice Cream social and visitation for friends and family will be in the Fellowship Hall at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donation be sent in Eileen's name to the Alzheimer's Association at, 8522 East Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060, or Mentor Christian Church; 8751 Mentor Avenue, Mentor, OH 44060.
