John Mark Dedich

April 25, 1935 - March 23, 2021

Beloved husband of the late Marlene (Seruchar) for 62 years; devoted father of Chris Huebner (Mike), Mark (Sharon, deceased) and Debbie Mayernik (Mike); loving grandfather of Mike and Nick Huebner and Kellie Jones (Jason); great grandfather of Arthur Jones; dear brother of the late Ed (Margaret), Mary (Paul deceased) and the late Jim (Cecelia).

Funeral mass will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110, where the family will receive friends one hour before mass. Interment at All Souls Cemetery. 

Diane Woods - Hudson

July 26, 1956 - January 30, 2021

Lifelong companion of Delwyn L Hudson; dearest mother of Delwyn and Charmaine; loving grandmother of Alexus and Cameron; great-grandmother of Hailey, Ava, and Melody; dear sister of Deborah, Joyce, and Dennis. Diane was kind and loving, the true definition of God’s grace. Easy on the heart and light on the spirit. She taught us a wordless connection of LOVE ! 

Mama, she loved with a closed eye. Her touch was like the most loving so she love taking her time and her cooking was so fine it was one of a kind she love the moon and stars she knew her kids or one of a kind she taught us near and far she called us kids her special stars one was radar the other Nelly don’t you dare tell her you have an empty belly she always taught us to be kind because you could never go back in time her love for us out of this world she never try to disturb us for if she only knew the two of us kids grew through her the love she gave us always carried us through mama always gave the world any walks of life the shirt off her back she knew it would always come back that’s how she taught us kids that love was always true mama was always patient and understanding that’s how she taught us faith no matter where we were standing. We could never express our mother enough for the ink of the pen would not with stand. The very essence of our mother was like a dove heavenly father above tell her she is always loved until we meet again up above your daughter and son was taught how to love. Mamas’ laughter when we gathered is now the music to our feet when we feel defeat she taught us well enough that before we go to sleep counter sheep and thank the Lord above mama you will always be one of a kind enjoy dancing in the sky with daddy because that’s what we vision in our minds. Mama had two sisters, no amount of time could ever change the love and affection they gave one another when it was time to pull together and support each other! She loved her sisters so much that the times they’re meeting it was like our mother was a little kid with an Alien mind! She was silly and goofy and would be saddened when the time had ended. But yet again they would gather again! Many hours would go by and mama would soak up her sisters again! Mamas big brother was her protector! There was so much love there and a respect we had never seen before! Mama and Her brother Dennis had a bond that when they’d get together it taught another form of love, always forgiven, laughter and business. Mama lived with her brother for a long time and began to shine, for she knew it was time to live all over again! The strength between them two was very healing much like the sisters, they were a ball of love! Mama enjoyed her birds and nature, music, reading, cooking, but most of all gatherings together were her favorite!

Per Diane’s request no services will be held. Her family and friends will continue to celebrate her and her life every single day.  

Connie L. Dolezal

March 30, 1967 - March 7, 2021

Connie L. Dolezal (nee Cole) 

Beloved fiancée of Leonard Longo; mother of Eric (Kiersten), Brandon, Matthew, and Thomas (Shianna); grandmother of Paxton, Salem, Jazlyn, Riley, Anthony, and Cory; daughter of Thomas (deceased) and Shirley Cole; sister of Aileen Bradley and Robert Cole (Celina). Connie enjoyed cooking and she cherished her family. 

Family will receive friends on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside) from 6-7 p.m. 

Lucille Christine Malicki

July 31, 1932 - January 30, 2021

Lucille Christine Malicki died at the age of 88 she was born July 31, 1932 and entered into Christ’s presence  January 30th 2021. Beloved wife of John Malicki II for 65 years; loving mother of Karen Buryanek (deceased) and John Malicki III; grandmother of Marche Smalcer, Mark Buryanek and John Malicki IV; great grandmother of Mason and Ayden. Lucille worked as an internal insurance adjustor, in OH, MI and MA. She then worked as a dental claims adjustor in MA just before retiring at age 60. Lucille loved traveling and visiting with friends and family, her favorite things to do was shopping and cooking and she was excellent at it.  Lucille had a very upbeat positive personality and she will be greatly missed. 

Funeral Mass for both John and Lucille will be held on Saturday May 29th 2021 at 9:30 am at St. Stanislaus Church, 3649 E 65th Street, Cleveland, OH 44105  Following the Funeral Mass, Burial and Marine Military honors services will take place at 12:30 pm at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Saville OH 44273.

Richard S. Pekar

December 31, 1940 - January 13, 2021

Devoted husband of the late Annette (nee Emch); loving father of Sandy Mangeri, Ricky (Teresa) and Annette Pekar (Anthony); grandfather and great-grandfather of many; brother of Shirley Manthey; uncle, great-uncle and friend of many.

Services: Monday, January 18, 2021 at 10:00 am. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 Blocks South of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

ONLY 10 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED IN VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME AT

A TIME AND MASKS ARE MANDATORY. THANK YOU.

Robert A. Soltesz

January 6, 1957 - January 8, 2021

Robert “Bobby” Alexander Soltesz from Maple Hts. Devoted father of Kaylie Soltesz; cherished grandfather of AriaBella Rose and Adrian Alexander; loving son of the late Alexander L. Soltesz and Dolores J. Soltesz (nee Simon); dear brother of Debra Soltesz, Linda Wardick (David, Deceased), Lewis Soltesz, and Brenda Binns (Lyle); companion of Diane Artzner; uncle of Michael, Kimberly, Stefani, Anthony; great-uncle of AJ; nephew and great friend of many.  He was a blessing, so helpful with so much, he fixed almost everything he touched. He was very smart; he loved his family very deeply. His father Passed away 12-24-19, a couple weeks later, he had an accident on 1-16-20 and was in the hospital when he was then diagnosed with Lung cancer, that spread to his brain.  Then while fighting, his mother was also diagnosed with lung cancer, she passed away on 7-17-20. Robert went through one huge fight between everything happening so soon together. Robert put up a humongous fight with his daughter by his side every step of the way as well as his family.  He was extremely strong, absolutely loved his life and held on as long as he could for his family. Robert deserves to be known for his strength, he never gave up, he just waited for his loving parents to come take him home.  He will forever be remembered, loved, and missed. It is only physically goodbye for now. Just because our physical bodies become unusable, doesn't mean we are separated forever. We will be together again one day. “I love you dad! and you have been my best friend since I was born.  You've been an amazing father to me, and I couldn't ever ask for better in you.  Thank you for everything dad, we appreciate every single thing.  Until we meet again, know I love you, I always have, and I always will, sleep tight Dad" ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 from 6-7 p.m.

Family will also receive friends on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 from 9-10 am at St. Monica Church. Funeral mass at 10:00 am. followed by Christian burial at All Saints Cemetery 480 W Highland Rd. Northfield OH.

ONLY 10 PEOPLE WILL BE ALLOWED IN VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME AT A TIME AND MASKS ARE MANDATORY. THANK YOU.

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.