Elisabeth Duerr
August 22, 1927 - December 23, 2020
Elisabeth A. Duerr (nee Brueckner) Beloved wife of William (deceased); mother of Monica Giardina, (Raymond); grandmother of Annette Haber(Michael) and Renee Bishop (Robert Chad); great-grandmother of Anna Haber and Anderson Bishop; good friend of Ann Marie Myer, her caretaker for over 20 years. Elisabeth’s family moved from Germany in the mid 1950's to Canada and soon after to Cleveland Ohio. Elisabeth was a homemaker and belonged to various clubs in Garfield Heights.
Carl R. Panko
February 17, 1934 - December 6, 2020
Beloved husband of Antonina “Nina” (nee Scabis) for 64 years; cherished father of Mark and Scott; dearest son of Andrew and Sophie Panko (both deceased); loving uncle and friend of many. Carl was a United States Army Veteran.
Private services will be held. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Entombment will take place at All Saints Cemetery.
Jean Harter
February 4, 1935 - November 26, 2020
Jean D. Harter (nee Kurtinitis) beloved wife of Donald Sr. (deceased); mother of Donald Jr. (Ronnie Lee), Ronald (Jesse), Cindy Zee, and Timothy (Diann); grandmother of Christopher, Jeffery, Bradley, Jason, Allison, Liz, Annie, Michael, Krista, Josh, and Brook; great grandmother of many.
Private services were held.
John S. Malicki Jr.
August 19, 1932 - November 22, 2020
After a long and hard battle with cancer, John peacefully entered into Christ’s presence on November 22, 2020. Beloved husband of Lucille for 65 years; loving father of Karen Buryanek (deceased) and John III; grandfather of Marche, Mark, and John IV; great-grandfather of Mason and Ayden. John loved golfing, fishing, sports and being with his family. He always went out of his way to help other people build and fix things. His family and friends will miss him dearly. John proudly severed in the Korean War and became a Sargent Major. He worked at Dennison Manufacturing Company for 38 years where he started as a service technician and worked up to his goal of becoming National Sales Manager.
Funeral mass will be held on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Stanislaus Church 3649 E 65th. St. Cleveland, OH 44105. Burial and Marine Military honors will take place at 12:30 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, OH 44273.
NO FLOWERS PERMITTED.
Marie V. Roth
December 27, 1930 - November 24, 2020
Marie V. Roth (nee Quarrick) Beloved wife of Stephen (deceased); mother of Joyce Rudzinski, David Roth (Barb), and Greg Roth (deceased); grandmother of Debbie, Justin, and Jake; great-grandmother of Stephanie, Anthony, and Alex; great-great-grandmother of Elena; sister of Carmella, Vince, Dolly, Steve, Patrick, and Betty (all deceased); special aunt and friend of many.
Services are private.
Theodora Wise "Teddi"
June 17, 1925 - November 24, 2020
Theodora “Teddi” Wise (nee Nicholas), passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Rae-Ann Westlake. She was cared for until her death by her devoted daughter, Mariellen, along with the staff of Rae Ann Westlake and Nivalis Health Hospice Care workers. Teddi was born in Maple Heights on June 17, 1925 to Charles and Mary (Kopec) Nicholas and lived in Maple Heights until 2016. She married Charles Lewis Wise on September 23, 1944. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1991. She is survived by her son, Daniel (Paula) Wise, her daughter, Mariellen Wise, a granddaughter, Alexandria Wise Rankovic, a grandson, Benjamin Wise, and two great grandchildren, Stefan and Sofia Rankovic, as well as a sister, Kathleen Rath. and nieces and nephews Patricia Ann, Wayne, David, William, and Christine. Teddi was an excellent cook and loved to do crafts. She was also an avid gardener and her yard always looked beautiful and well cared for. She was an active member of the Maple Heights Senior Center as well as the Homemakers group. She and her husband also enjoyed many meals with the Maple Heights Post Office retiree group.
Private services were held. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: Nivalis Health Hospice Care, 837 Crocker Rd., Westlake, OH 44145.
Lenora Green
March 20, 1932 - November 17, 2020
Lenora Green (nee Wilson) age 88 passed away on November 17, 2020. Beloved wife of Theodore “T.J.” (deceased); mother of Theodore Green Jr., Paula Swiner, and Steven Green (Tara); grandmother of Kristen Usay (Dan), Daniel Swiner (Katrina), Monica Kelley (Derrick) and Sarah Green; great grandmother of Luca Sabelli, McKenna Kelley, and Shane Swiner; sister of Laverne Hance and identical twin Lucille Strauss (both deceased).
Service: Monday, November 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Interment will be at Crown Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Cleveland APL 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113.
Margaret N. Tewell
April 20, 1921 - November 17, 2020
Margaret N. Tewell (nee Gwyn) age 99. Beloved wife of James (deceased); mother of James (Carolyn) and Thomas (Clare); grandmother of Micah, Miranda (Dave), Thomas and Samuel; great grandmother of Lillian; sister of 5 (all deceased); dear aunt and friend of many.
Services: Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. – until the time of the service.
John M. Lucak
August 1, 1936 - October 24, 2020
John "Jack" Lucak, age 84. Beloved husband of Doris (nee Kulwicki); father of Douglas (Thomas Hawn), Jeffery (Linda) and Denise Rubaai (Ahmed); grandfather of Elizabeth, Alex, Zach, Noah, and Alexander.
All services private. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park
Frank Lotarski "Skip"
January 14, 1949 - October 31, 2020
Frank “Skip” Lotarski age 71. Loving husband of Cynthia (nee Woltman) for 46 years; dearest father of Kim Szabo (Jim), Neil Lotarski (Jaime Childers); cherished grandfather of Riley Dirk, Noah Dirk, Kyle Dirk, Tyler Szabo, Zachary Szabo, Bryce Dirk, and Camille Lotarski; beloved son of the late Louis and Anna Lotarski; dearest brother of Louis “Butch” Lotarski (Karen) and the following deceased Nancy Fait and Mary Lou Hartley; brother in law of Ed Fait; life-long friend of George Runo and Rich Saraney; uncle and friend of many. He enjoyed golfing with his son and his friends and was a proud US Navy Veteran. Skip worked for the Orange Village School District for many years as a bus driver. He enjoyed his job and his coworkers tremendously.
Services: Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Church 340 Union St. Bedford, OH 44146. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Wednesday from 5-8 p.m. and in the Church on Thursday 1 hr. prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. – 10: 30 a.m.