Eileen G Blanch
April 9, 1926 - August 1, 2020
Eileen Genevieve Blanch (nee Hoopingarner) age 94, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 after a lengthy stay at Jennings in Garfield Heights. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 31 years, Charlie, who died in 1978. She is survived by two sons, Thomas (Linda) and Paul (Elizabeth.) Also surviving are 5 grandchildren, two “grand spouses” and 5 great-grandchildren. She cherished them all and they adored her. Eileen was a loving wife and mother and mother-in-law as well as a doting grandmother and great-grandmother. While she is the last of her generation in her family as well as her husband's, she is survived by many loving members of the next. Eileen will always be remembered for her sunny smile and enjoyment of life. She treasured countless lasting friendships and brought fun and laughter to every situation. She was proud of her Irish heritage and true to her Catholic faith. She had a special place in her heart for St. Joseph and for the Serenity Prayer. Both sustained her through the good times and bad along with her belief that “this too shall pass.” She will be loved and miss by many long into eternity.
Private family graveside services will be held immediately with a Mass of the Resurrection to be celebrated at a later date.
Myron A. Nagorski
April 16, 1939 - July 30, 2020
Dearest father of Tamara Nelson (Robert Brandt); loving grandfather of Patricia Bogus; brother of Patricia Ciesla (Bob), Donna Andrasi (deceased), Sharon Biada (George), Karen Conroy, and Elaine Perko; dear uncle and great uncle; devoted friend to Hovey Gamble and the late Mark Hugh.
Services: Monday, August 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside). Family will receive friends on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
Interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Eugene Bernstein Sr.
August 4, 1933 - July 29, 2020
Beloved husband of the late Carole (nee Wheelan); cherished father of Eugene Bernstein Jr.; grandfather of William and Allison; brother in law of JoAnne Bernstein; dear uncle of Ron, Kenny and Steve. Eugene worked at Ganley Dodge as a General Manager.
Services: Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church.
Family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
Mary C. Walker
September 18, 1923 - July 24, 2020
Mary C. Walker (nee Cymbor), age 96 passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020. Loving mother of John M. and David R. (deceased); dearest sister of the following deceased: Monsignor John Cymbor, Ed, Zig, Joe, Blanche Sadowski, and Anna Fulks; beloved daughter of John and Dorothy Cymbor (nee Ackerman); dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; Treasured friend of many. Mary was an employee of AT&T for 40 years. She was always the life of the party and loved to tell jokes. Mary loved the Lord and her “Happy Place” was her church. Mary will be greatly missed by all.
Mass of Christian burial on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required.
Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, Salvation Army, or a charity of your choice.
Alfred Phillips “ Big Al”
December 22, 1938 - July 23, 2020
Alfred Phillips “Big Al” passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Nadratowski); cherished father of Christine Peskar (John), Donna Phillips (deceased), and Alfred S. Phillips (Tammy); loving grandfather of Victoria Peskar, Mikaela Phillips, and Paige Phillips; dearest brother of Catherine McMahon (Rudder); dear uncle and great uncle. Alfred was a 20-year member of the Blue Knight Law Enforcement Motorcycle Group and the original owner of A& S Cycle.
The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (two blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday July 26, 2020 from 2-5 p.m.
Jerome Bremer
March 18, 1933 - July 8, 2020
Loving husband of Lynne (Nee Nungesser); cherished father of Andrew and Donna Chapman (Greg); grandfather of Jessica and Lindsey; great-grandfather of Stevie. He will deeply be missed by all his pets. Jerome was a US Army Veteran.
Private services will be held at a future date
Robert G. Vild
February 29, 1928 - July 1, 2020
Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Andel); dearest father of Robert, Chris, and Lorraine Wright (Gregory); grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 5.
Helen Lawer
January 14, 1935 - June 24, 2020
Helen Gloria Lawer, age 85, formerly of Garfield Heights, Ohio, died on June 24, 2020 at the Oaks of Brecksville. Helen was born on January 14, 1935 in Snow Shoe, PA, the daughter of Steve and Mary Blazosky Kirko. On June 1, 1956, she married Merslaw “Bud” Lawer. Helen was a member of St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Brecksville. She enjoyed volunteering at Garfield High School Booster Club bingo and at Marymount Hospital. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Bud, in 2015; sister, Gloria Patishnock; brothers, Steve Kirko and David Kirko. Helen is survived by her brother, Edward Kirko, of Old Saybrook, CT; daughter, Cynthia (James) Marn of Pickerington, OH; sons, Thomas Lawer of Broadview Heights and Brian Lawer of Garfield Heights; grandchildren, Melanie (Andrew) House, Riley (Mallory) Marn, Brock Lawer, and Jeffrey Lawer; and great-grandchildren, Archer House, Georgia Marn and Crosby Marn.
Services: Monday, June 29, 2020 prayers at 10:45 a.m. Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church 8111 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141 (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (two blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Parastas will be at 5:00p.m.
John J. Ferko Jr.
May 24, 1960 - June 14, 2020
John J. Ferko Jr. age 60. Beloved son of John and Josephine Ferko (both deceased); dearest father of John Michael (Sarah), David Joseph (Jessica), and Kevin Christopher (Priscilla); loving grandfather of Amelia, Johnny Jr., Jackson, Mackenzie, David Jr., Alana, Adrianna, Remy, and Elijah; dearest brother of Deborah Jack (Charles) and James (Kathy); dear uncle of many. Private services will be held. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later time.
Helen Russin
August 19, 1931 - May 30, 2020
Helen Russin (nee Pivarnik) Beloved wife of the late Edward Russin; mother of Donna (deceased) and Edward Jr. (Denise); cherished grandmother of Dennis J. Bosze, Danielle and Amy Russin; dear aunt and great aunt.
Services Friday, June 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m.