Margaret Rachel Stoddard

June 19, 1923 - June 2, 2023

Margaret Rachel Stoddard, (nee Taggart), age 99 of Lyndhurst, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2023 with her loving daughters at her side. She is survived by daughters: Joanne Cash (Ron, deceased),  Ellen Lampert (Mark), Linda Green (Dennis, deceased), grandchildren: Chris, Alexis, Blair, Rachel, Lindsey, and 8 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Taggart. Margaret was born June 19, 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. During her early years, she was a competitive swimmer on the Canadian National Team, breaking several national records. After raising her children, she pursued her love of the outdoors and enjoyed canoeing, cross country skiing and hiking. Her interest in archaeology and learning about other cultures led her on adventures throughout the world, including archaeological digs. She was a member of the Cleveland Hiking Club and Lyndhurst Community of Faith Church. She was a loving mother with a beautiful heart and smile and a woman of integrity, who will be missed dearly.

A private family service will be held.

Contributions in her memory can be made to the Cleveland Hiking Club, 10988 Shaker Dr, North Royalton, OH 44133.

Linda Jean Zimmerman

September 20, 1955 - May 29, 2023

Zimmerman, Linda Jean (Balog) On May 29, 2023, Linda went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus.  She was born September 20, 1955, to Carol Balog (Wacko) and the late Thomas Balog Jr.; Dearly Beloved Mother of Dianna Anello (Chad), Steven Malkowski (Jessica), Heather Robideaux. Beloved Stepmother to Andrew Zimmerman and Anthony Zimmerman.; Loving and Devoted Grandmother of Justin, James, Kerryn, Michael, Brendon, Sydney, Mary Jane, Grayden, Kaitlyn, Reid, Noah, Joseph, Johnnie, Zac, Mireya and Remington; Dear Sister of Carol Alquero (Abraham), Thomas Balog, Richard Balog; Loving Aunt to Max Boyle (Lisa), Melissa Chesbro (Russ), Elizabeth Sobiesienski (Brian). Great Aunt to Makayla, Lily, and Sienna.  Great-Great Aunt to Jahseh. Linda was devoted to Christ, her family and friends. She proudly worked and retired from the Department of Defense, diligently adjudicating retired pay accounts for all Military branches. She was also a dedicated member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 196. She had both an infectious laugh and smile and will always be remembered for her kind spirit!  She will be greatly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 2-4 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125  

There will be a church service announced at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude.

Theresa B. Pruchnicki

August 24, 1928 - May 27, 2023

Theresa Pruchnicki (nee Sulowski) age 94, passed away peacefully on the morning of May 27, 2023. Theresa was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on August 24, 1928, to the late Simon and Katherine Sulowski. She is preceded in death by her siblings, Celia, Henry and Apoline. Theresa graduated from South High in 1946, and a year later met John Pruchnicki at a polka dance. They married on May14, 1949, a marriage of love that lasted 74 years. Theresa will be deeply missed by husband John, and her sons Ken (Kathy) and Ron (Sue). She was a loving grandmother to Kerri Carmichael (Jack), Eric (Heather), Kristyn Hivick (Paul), and Scott (Shawna). Theresa was also a devoted great grandmother to Anna, Scarlett, Lucy, Harper, Hudson, and Maddie. Beloved by her in laws, nieces and nephews, neighbors, and friends. Theresa built relationships that lasted a lifetime. Be it working with the St. Monica's Lady Guild to playing Bingo with the residents at Jennings Hall, to making Cream-O- Wheat and playing Old Maid with the grandkids, to making apple squares for family events; Theresa truly tried to live up to her namesake's legacy: "Do no great things.  Only small things with great love."

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. The family will receive friends one hour prior to mass at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests any donations be made to the charity of your choice.

Geraldine Cubbal "Geri"

October 6, 1944 - May 7, 2023

Geraldine B. Cubbal of Bedford Heights, Ohio died May 7, 2023 after a prolonged illness. Geri was born in Youngstown on October 6, 1944 to William B. Bruce and the former Pauline C. Krajci. She graduated from Thiel College as a French major who spent a year abroad studying in France. She went on to earn a master's degree in psychology from the University of Saint Francis. Later in life, she went back to school to earn a master’s in library and information science from Kent State University. Geraldine met husband John Cubbal while they were both working as librarians at the Youngstown Public Library. They married on October 4, 1969. She later worked at the Allen County (Indiana) Public Library and the libraries at Cleveland State University and the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. At UMass Dartmouth, Geri taught courses on effective use of library reference materials and the internet to students preparing to conduct advanced research studies.  She was a keen artist who was adept at various arts and crafts, including sewing, drawing, and decorating psanky eggs. In her retirement, she enjoyed studying Hungarian, a language she had no prior connection to, later admitting when asked that she had chosen it “because it was hard.” She loved spending time with her grandchildren and cheering them on in their hobbies and activities. Geri is survived by her husband John, children Tracy, Bradley, and Jeffrey Cubbal, and grandchildren Holden Charek-Cubbal and Layla and Joseph Cubbal. She was preceded in death by her sister, Dolores Venneri.

The family will be remembering her privately, with her ashes to be interred at a later date. 

Donations in her memory may be made to the Wish List Fund at Western Reserve Hospice.

Lillian T. Blatnik

January 16, 1927 - April 29, 2023

Lillian T. Blatnik (nee Byomin), beloved wife of the late Raymond E; loving mother of Raymond A. (Suzanne); dearest grandmother of Michelle Anderson (Derek); sister of Lottie, Hattie, Emily, Edward, Leonard (all deceased) and Raymond; aunt of many.

Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME, 6130 Turney Rd., Garfield Heights., OH 44125.

A Funeral mass will be held at 11:00 AM at St. Martin of Tours Church, 14600 Turney Rd., Maple Heights., OH.

Burial will be at All Saints Cemetery, Northfield, OH.

Catherine D. Cuccia

August 16, 1927 - April 15, 1923

Catherine D. Cuccia (nee Sidoti) age 95 passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Thomas; devoted mother of Carol Hutchinson (Jeffrey), Marie (deceased), and Thomas Jr. (deceased)(Doreen); loving grandmother of 6; great grandmother of 11; dear sister of Joanne Tonski and the following deceased Salvatore Sidoti, Carl Sidoti, and Josephine Cibella.

Private services were held.

Interment took place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Mary Lou Sokolich

July 28, 1930 - December 14, 2022

Mary Lou Sokolich passed away December 14th at age 92 after along illness. Born and raised in Dickerson Run, Pennsylvania, she trained as a nurse in Pittsburgh, married Frank in 1955, and relocated to Ohio in 1956. Mary Lou was a proud and devoted nurse who served at St. Alexis Hospital for 25 years. She paused her career to raise five children in Cleveland and later Maple Heights: Martin (Melody), Mike (Lynne), Millie Harnocz (Alex), Matt (Vicky), and Mary Ellen Newell (Greg). She was a kind and caring grandmother to seven: Andy (Andrew), Steve (Donna), Michael (Lillian), and Matt Sokolich (Sara), Alex Harnocz (Julie), Jessica Newell, and Elizabeth Norman (Chris) and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter Mary Ellen and siblings Joe and Pat. She is survived by her brother Jack McGrogan of Pennsylvania. Her family would like to thank her neighbors on East 141st Street for assisting Mary Lou after Frank’s passing in 2014. We also express our gratitude to the staff at Jennings Center for caring for Mary Lou in her later years. We know that she felt a kinship with nurses and caregivers to the last. Mary Lou will be interred with Frank at Western Reserve National Cemetery.

A celebration of her life will be held on Friday, April 21, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside ).

To honor Mary Lou’s memory, we suggest thanking a nurse, petting a cat, or visiting a neighbor.

Michael J. Wyrzykowski

October 30, 1947 - March 30, 2023

Heavenly Father, we thank you for sharing your servant, Michael Joseph Wyrzykowski, with us, and we thank you for now welcoming him home.

Dearly beloved husband of Regina (nee Wojnar) for 42 years, loving father of Kathy (Don), Michael (Yasmin), Mark, Lea, and Mary (Kerian).  Dearest grandfather of Isabel, Michael, Anne, Joseph, Thomas, Sophia, Verity and Anthony. Dear brother of Virginia, Cindy, Paul and Connie. Dear cousin, uncle, and great-uncle of many.  Son of Joseph and Esther (deceased)

Michael was a devoted Catholic, a member of the Holy Name Society, and a parishioner (and volunteer) of St. Monica Church for 42 years. He loved coaching various sports, especially CYO cross-country and track. But most of all he loved his family. Michael was a hard-working, giving man who will be missed by everyone who was blessed to know him.

Friends received at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME, 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts, OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside Rd) on Sunday, April 2, 2023 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Please join us in honoring Mike’s life at his Mass of Christian Burial at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd, Garfield Hts, OH  44125 on Monday April 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.   (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH)

Burial to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.

The family would like to thank Mike’s caregivers, Holy Family Hospice, the City of Maple Heights, and all of the many friends and relatives who have supported us in prayer over these past 3 years.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Padre Pio Academy, 12920 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107, or to LifeWorks Ohio 4429 State Rd, Suite 23, Cleveland, OH 44109

John Wesley Pinter

John Wesley Pinter, 91, of Valley View passed away on March 17, 2023. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Renwick), cherished father of John Jr. (Edda), Cheryl (Steve) Sutkaytis, Alan (deceased), Kenric (Teresa), Kendra (Matt) Zusy, Cynthia, and Jason (Tracy). Loving grandfather of Colleen (Nick) Bursic, Alice (Pete) Pinter, Brian, Carly, and Brady Pinter, and Aaron and Taylor Zusy.  Beloved great grandfather of Josie and Madison Bursic. Dear uncle of many.

John was born on February 12, 1932, to the late Alice (nee Germ) and John J. Pinter. He graduated from Cuyahoga Heights High School in 1950. After graduation, he enrolled in courses at Fenn College. Later, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Griffiss Air Force Base in Rome, NY where he met his wife of nearly 65 years.

John raised his family in Upstate New York for many years, but returned to Ohio to become a Defense Contractor for the Federal Government where he worked for over 35 years. He was a member of the Bedford FOE #2122 and the American Legion as well as the Valley View Senior Citizen’s Club.

He was an avid hiker and nature lover who enjoyed going on gambling trips with his wife.  He loved being outdoors as much as possible and having cookouts with his family.

John was preceded in death by his son Alan, sister Jean (John) Regetz, granddaughter Lucinda Charlotte, and his parents.

Family will receive friends to celebrate the life of John at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME, 6130 TURNEY RD., GARFIELD HEIGHTS, 44125 on Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 2-6 pm with a service to begin at 5:30 pm.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Cleveland Metroparks in memory of John Pinter, online at clevelandmetroparks.com/giveonline or mailed to Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, OH 44144.

Stan Kurincic

Stanislav “Stan” Kurincic Beloved husband of Helga (deceased); Dearest father of Anthony (Erin); Loving grandfather of Alexa and Emma; Dear brother of Frank (deceased), Ivanka, Anica, Joe (deceased), Alex (deceased), and Mario (deceased); dear uncle and friend of many.

Service: Monday, March 20, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside Rd). Where the family will receive friends on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.