April 18, 1978 - April 21, 2022
Matthew Czuchaj of Willowick, age 44, passed away on April 21, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Melisa; father of Justin Ward; son of Timothy Sr. and Louise (nee Bochatyn); brother of Timothy Jr., Kimberly Ann Farmer (Tim), Michael, and Sheryl Smith (deceased) (Eric); special cousin of Tony (deceased); nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Matthew was a top knotch aviation mechanic for many years.
Private services will take place at a later time.
October 10, 1954 - April 16, 2022
Carol was born and raised in Parma, Ohio. She was a skilled cosmetologist, a loving wife, an amazing mother and devoted grandmother. Her kids and grandkids were her life and she would do anything to make sure her family was taken care of. After a long and hard life, Carol went peacefully into the light surrounded by her family and lots of love. May her strength and memory live on in all those who knew and loved her.
The beloved wife of David Chovanek, Carol was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Marilyn (Miller) Krywejko, her brother Kenneth Krywejko and step father James J. Kvak.
She is survived by her former spouse James M. Kurek and their two children James (Lisa) Kurek and Ashley Kurek Blea. Loving grandmother to James Kurek Jr. and Raelyn Blea.
Burial arrangements to come at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests for a donation to be made to one of the following organizations in Carol's name, The Hospice of the Western Reserve, The American Heart Association or the Cancer Research Institute.
February 27, 1929 - April 23, 2022
Richard G. France age 93, of Garfield Hts., OH passed away on April 23, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years of the late Cecilia France (nee Langel); loving father of Richard E., Cindy Kwiatkowski (Mark), Ronald (deceased) and Robert (Karen); dear grandfather of eight; dearest great-grandfather of 12; son of the late George and Elizabeth (nee Sabol). Brother of Robert (deceased), Betty Baran (deceased), Alice Hewitt and Gerry Pamer all of Phoenix, AZ. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War. He also served as one of the founding members of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1812, since 1957, holding several local, state, and national offices. He preformed thousands of volunteer hours at the Veteran Hospital and was inducted into the State of Ohio Veterans Hall Of Fame in 1998. He was employed as a tile setter for Local 36 for 41 years until his retirement in 1991.
Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHRUCH).
The family will receive friends at the VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY ROAD, GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125 on Tuesday, April 26 , 2022 from 4-8 pm.
February 14, 1980 - April 20, 2022
KEVIN L. DEPOMPEI age 42 of Garfield Hts. Dearest son of the late Rosa L. DePompei. Loving father of Logan DePompei. Beloved brother of Drue Hoffman (Duane), Angela Beckert (Mike), Christina DePompei (Bryan). Cherished uncle of Steven, Kyle, Tabitha, Robert, Johnny, Ariel, Kaylee, Amber, and Dearest god son of Frank Lucas.
The family will receive friends at the VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY ROAD, GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125 on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 3-7 pm. A Private family interment will be held.
July 29, 1964 - April 6, 2022
Wanda Lynn Tylicki ( nee Tayfel) age 57, passed away April 6th, 2022. Wanda was born a true free spirit on July 29th ,1964. Wanda grew up in Garfield Heights Ohio. She is survived by her Daughters Amanda Grisak (Nick), Ashley Tylicki, Abbey Wittibschlager (Ryan) and Alexandra Tylicki (Evan). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Nolan, Lilly, Graham and Ivy. She was the beloved sister of Tracy Mahoney (Rich), Bonnie Zimmerman (Jeff), Kim Pallini (late Patrick) and Roger Tayfel (Wenona). And precious niece of her loving Aunt Nancy. She is preceded in death by her son Matthew Tylicki, Parents Sharon and Roger Tayfel, sister Kaley Tayfel and beloved Uncle Randy Snavely. Wanda Spent years proudly serving her community as a Northfield Village firefighter, EMT and ER Tech. She was a brave fearless woman that lived life to its fullest and was passionate about all that she achieved.
Please join us on April 14th, 2022 at Vito Nero Funeral home 6130 Turney Road Garfield Hts., Ohio 44125 from 3-7 pm to celebrate her life and share her memories.
In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations be made in her name to the MS society at https://secure.nationalmssociety.org/site/Donation2?df_id=55995&55995.donation=form1
April 12, 1935 - March 29, 2022.
Graveside Services: Friday April 8, 2:30pm at Cedar Hill Cemetry, Newark,Ohio
September 16, 1946 - March 30, 2022
Shirley A. Zuchowski (nee Stalzkowski)
Beloved wife of Paul for 53 years; mother of Gerald (Anne), Sandi Pompili, and Scott (Renata); grandmother of Jessica (Chris), Erica (Bryant), and Alison (Esteban); great-grandmother of Lauren and Lucy; dearest sister, aunt, and friend of many.
Services: Monday, April 4, 2022 at 11 a.m. at St. Bridget of Kildare Church 5620 Hauserman Rd. Parma, OH 44130. (MEET AT CHURCH)
The family will receive friends on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. at Vito-Nero 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts. OH 44125.
Beloved son of Roy and Patricia (nee Shea); brother of Michelle Williams (Wade), Dawn Henderson (Tony) Roiann Ziganti, Roy Jr. and Robin Meadows; beloved Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Craig was a proud US Army Veteran. Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., OH 44125 from 6-8 p.m. Prayers on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 12 p.m. at the Funeral Home followed by Military Honors and interment at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, OH 44273 at 1:30 p.m.
February 22, 1951 - March 22, 2022
Timothy E. Wood, 71, beloved husband of Maria (nee Basar), loving father of Kevin (Alaina) and Ryan (Jessica); grandfather to Remington and baby boy Wood due in July 2022; beloved son of Florence Wood (nee Ruppe), (deceased); brother to Kathleen and Dennis (both deceased), Rita Prinzo, and Laura (Dave) Weglicki; fun-filled uncle, great uncle, cousin, and friend passed peacefully into eternal life on March 22, 2022 after a courageous fifteen year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Tim’s quick wit and humor lightened the lives of all who knew him. Tim enjoyed playing and watching all sports. He ran track in high school, took fishing trips to Canada and skiing trips out west. He bowled on several leagues, played softball in his younger days and volleyball even when Parkinson’s made it difficult, but his special passion was golf. He even achieved the rare feat of a hole-in-one. He took many golfing trips to Myrtle Beach and enjoyed watching the practice round of the Master’s in Augusta, Georgia with his sons in 2009. Tim was a devoted father who went to all of his sons’ golf matches and bowling tournaments. Tim enjoyed simple pleasures like watching summer rain fall and bird watching in the parks. He always kept busy cutting the grass, working around the house, shoveling snow (no snow blower for him) and washing his cars, especially his 1976 Buick Regal and his 1987 Corvette. Tim and Maria quietly, but joyfully and with gratitude to God, celebrated forty years of marriage last summer. Tim was a humble supporter of the Montessori School of University Heights, encouraging and supporting Maria’s work there. He carried boxes, helped set-up the classroom, attended parent dinners, accepting the long hours during the school year, and tolerated the growing amounts of Montessori clutter in the basement. He served as the President of the school’s parent corporation from 1999 to 2012. In his struggle with Parkinson’s Disease, Tim maintained his sense of humor and demonstrated patient endurance, bearing his burden bravely without complaint. The Holy Family Home Hospice team and Home Instead caregivers made it possible for Tim to remain at home and provided compassionate care for Tim in the last year of his life. Tim was a quiet man of faith, living as a witness to Christ in the way he worked diligently, loved others with kindness, compassion and acceptance, and enjoyed life fully even in adversity. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Friends may call at Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Heights Friday March 25, 2022, from 5 - 9 p.m. There will be prayers followed by sharing of memories at 7 p.m.
The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday March 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Roman Catholic Church, 14600 Turney Road, Maple Heights. Please meet at Vito- Nero Funeral home for final prayers and farewell at 10:30 a.m. before processing to St. Martin of Tours. Burial will take place at All Saints Cemetery following the mass.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Road, Parma, Ohio 44134.
August 5, 1950 - March 9, 2002
Richard Craider, age 71 passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, after eleven months of bravely fighting pancreatic cancer his way only. Rich is the soulmate for 35 years to Vicky Colella; proud father to Shelly Ochoa and Holly Craider; dearest brother to Shirley Hoch; grandfather and uncle. He is the son of Rudy and Martha Craider (both deceased) of Maple Hts., Ohio. Everyone that knew him was aware of his love for donuts, ice cream, and Las Vegas. His smile told it all when you met him. Rich will be missed by many.
Family and friends may join together at a funeral mass that will be held at St. Martin of Tours Church 14600 Turney Road Maple Hts., Ohio 44137 on Friday, March 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow at a later date.
