Helen M. Larson

November 5, 1939 - August 5, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Helen Marie Larson, age 82, of Garfield Heights, Ohio, who passed away on August 5th, 2022.  Helen was born on November 5, 1939, in Wheelwright, KY, the daughter of Joseph and Helen Liktor. Helen worked at TRW and made friends easily. She also worked at various department stores during the holidays designing Christmas displays and spreading holiday cheer. She dedicated most of her life as a home health provider. Her favorite pastimes included cheering on the Cleveland Indians, Browns, and Cavaliers, visiting the casino. She also enjoyed music and spending time with family and friends. Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Joseph Liktor.  She is survived by her sons, Jeffery of Garfield Heights; Gregory (Lynn) of Gulf Breeze, FL; Mitchell (Melissa) of Perry; Russell (Darlene) of Garfield Heights; grandchildren, Jarrett, Justin, Shannon, Steven, Gavin, Rachael, and Emily; and several great grandchildren.

Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life gathering on Friday, August 19th at 10:00 a.m. followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church, located at 5276 E. 105th St. Garfield Heights, OH 44125. 

The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to their favorite charity in Helen’s name.

Helen F. Murawski

June 19, 1968 - February 17, 2022

Helen F. Murawski (nee Riegelmayer) age 53; Dearest wife of Tom; mother of Christine Riegelmayer, Shawna Miller (deceased), Caylee Riegelmayer (Josh Bowman); Ryan Murawski; step mom of Scott, Adam, and Heather; sister of Annette Slaughter (Brian); step sister of Terry Kuhlman (Missy); daughter of the late Al Riegelmayer and /Rita Lutch; proudest grammy of 11 Cheyanne, Rylee, Charlee, Elliott, Novalee, Madison, Coralie, Teddy, Emily, Madelynn and Alyna; special cousin of Mary Parsons; aunt, cousin, and friend of Many.

The family will receive friends on Saturday February 19, 2022 from 2-6 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 Blocks south of Rockside)

Private family interment will be held. 

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.

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.

Helen G. Zaborowski "Gerry"

“ HIGH SCHOOL SWEETHEARTS…. TOGETHER AGAIN”

Helen Zaborowski “Gerry” (nee McDowell) Beloved wife of the late Ronald; mother of Mike (Sylvia), Sue Romano (Greg Basco, deceased), Judy Csehek (John), Loretta (deceased), John (Carla), Anne Zuchowski (Gerald); grandmother 8; great-grandmother of 9; great-great grandmother of 1; dear sister, sister in law, aunt, and friend of many.  

Services will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Sunday from 1- 2:30 p.m.

HELEN F. MARININ-LLOYD

August 31, 1934 - June 13, 2016

Helen F. Marinin-Lloyd (Webster) Dearly beloved mother of David Marinin (deceased), Gary Marinin (Lois), John Marinin III (Jeannine), and Joseph Lloyd (Kelly); Dearest grandmother of 13; Dear sister of Casey (Belle) and Zenon (Zenia); Dear step daughter of Adam Lis; Dearest friend of Edward Bojarski.

Services Saturday June 18 at 11:15 a.m. at the funeral home and 12:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Lourdes Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road (Two Blocks South of Rockside) on Friday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.