Peggy L. Bliss
February 16, 1935 - February 14, 2019
Peggy L. Bliss (nee Bambick) Beloved mother of Russell and Richard (Lisa); grandmother of Madelyn Strothers, Noah Bliss, Sydney Bliss (deceased), Summer Bliss, and Owen Bliss; sister of Sally Deakyne, Betty Moran, and Janice Harrison; daughter of Margaret Hood (deceased); dear aunt and great aunt. A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
Patricia L. Simon
April 13, 1929 - January 31, 2019
Patricia L Simon (nee Schrader) Beloved wife of Richard (deceased); mother of Tim & Tracy (nee Mencel) Simon, Bill & Terri (nee Murphy) Simon, Mike & Linda (nee Day) Simon, and PJ; grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 13; dear sister of Jack Schrader (deceased)(Adele) and Barbara Storme (deceased)(Ken) (deceased).
Services: Tuesday, February 5, 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 Monday from 4-8 p.m.
Benjamin P. Lupia
December 21, 1940 - January 29, 2019
Benjamin P. Lupia age 78. Beloved husband of Peggy (nee Schieda) for 57 years; Cherished father of Laurie Bielinski (Brian), Lynn Murray (Derrick), and Kathy LaSala (John); loving grandfather of Jake, Jenny, Kayla, Lauren, Johnny, and Matthew; dearest son of Sam and Emma (nee Fiorentini)(both deceased); dear brother of Eleanor Franko (William, deceased), Rose Lupia, Mary Ann Nemec (Richard, deceased), and Sam Lupia Jr. ( Kathy)
Services: Monday, February 4, 2019 at 9:15 a.m. at the Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church 8111 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH.
The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) on Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Parastas at 4:00 p.m.
The family would like to thank Crossroads Hospice for their care and compassion during this difficult time.
Barbara J. While
August 12, 1934 - January 27, 2019
Barbara J. While (nee Flower) Beloved wife of Richard; mother of Richard A., Betsy Enea (Donald), and Mark (Elizabeth); grandmother of Kelly, Andrew, and Rachel; great-grandmother of Aubrey and Logan; dear sister.
Services: Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Burial will take place at Crown Hill Cemetery
Evelyn Ruth Newman
May 4, 1928 - January 26, 2019
Evelyn Ruth Newman (nee Lewis) Beloved wife of Clarence; mother of Edith, Debbie, John (deceased) (Kathy) and Bob (Lesley); grandmother of 5; Evelyn was an active member of Hathaway United Methodist Church.
A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to any local animal shelter.
Thomas M. Burdzinski
March 18, 1952 - January 24, 2019
Beloved father of Thomas Kraly (Florence), Kristi Fazio (Salvatore), and Jason; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 1; son of Loretta (nee Pannent), and Richard (deceased); brother of Ken (Mary Ellen), Ronald (Becky), and Sharon Cheatham (Robert); dear uncle.
Services: Please meet Monday, January 28, 2019 at 10:00 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 Sunday from 4-8 p.m.
Timothy M. Tracy
April 29, 1958 - January 21, 2019
Beloved father of Michele Blogna (Tracy) and Dana Heiser (Boyd); grandfather of Tim, Alyx, Allyson, and Ellise.
Memorial Service: Saturday, January 26, 2019 from 1-3 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks South of Rockside).
Betty Smith
Betty Smith of Garfield Hts. Beloved wife of William “Smitty” (deceased); mother of Greg, Kathi (George), and Connie Herczak (Jim); grandmother of Jennifer, Grant, Alexis, Nicole and Matthew; Preceded in death by her sisters and brothers: Dorothy Bevan, Elmer Bittner, Anna Elkins, Eleanor Close, Howard Bittner, and Marshall Bittner; aunt and great aunt of many.
Services: Monday, January 21, 2019 at 10:00 am. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-8 p.m.
Although flowers are appreciated the family suggests donations be made to Gardens of Western Reserve Hospice 3792 State Rd. Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 or Alzheimer’s Association 23215 Commerce Park #300 Beachwood, OH 44122.
Mary Agnes Dean
August 10, 1925 - January 14, 2019
Beloved daughter of Tom and Kate (Both deceased); dear sister of Catherine-Sister Mary Thomas and Mike (Rose) (all deceased); dearest aunt of Mike (Beverly) and Linda Robinson (Mike); great-aunt and great-great-aunt of many. Service: Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Saturday from 11- 12:00 p.m.
Elizabeth A. Lee
May 22, 1942 - January 9, 2019
Elizabeth A. Lee (Calhoun) Beloved wife of Charles Sr.; dearest mother of Charles Jr. (Katrina) and Yvette; loving grandmother of Arrianna, David, Savahnna, Charles III, Antonio, Christopher, Alice, Jasmine, Deshawn, Justin, and Eric; great-grandmother of 8; dear sister of Margaret Bettis, Tyrone Calhoun, James Calhoun, Mildred Fuller, Lillian Zachery; aunt of a host of nieces and nephews. Services: Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 Blocks South of Rockside). The family will receive friends ½ hour prior to the service.