MARY ANN BURNEY
May 16, 1941 - July 31, 2015
Mary Ann Burney (nee Vaida) passed away July 31. She was born May 16, 1941 in Cleveland.
Loving mother of Joann (deceased), Bernard, Michelle, and James. Dearest grandmother of Sara, Joshua, Craig, Amanda, Candace, Andrew, Stephanie, and Steven. Great-grandmother of Nicholas, Noah, and Jonah; Dear sister of Louis (deceased), Rosie, Janie, Diane, Margie, Johnny (deceased).
Per Mary Ann’s request no services will be held.
FACTS
Born: May 16, 1941
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Death: July 31, 2015
Place of Death: Stongsville, Ohio
JEFFREY K. OLSZKO
September 15, 1961 - July 31, 2015
Jeffrey K. Olszko age 54 of Mentor, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on July 31 from complications of an infection. He was born September 15, 1961 in Cleveland. He is survived by his wife Sharon (nee Felix); Children: Candace, Ashley, Jeff Jr., Anthony, Cody and Derrick; 12 grandchildren; siblings: David, Cindi Incorvaia (Pat), Kelly Knauf (Tom); many nieces and nephews; and his friend Carrena. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Alphonse and Delores; brothers: Kevin and Alan; and grandsons Cory and James.
Family and friends will gather for a memorial mass on Saturday August 8 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church Broadway Ave. Cleveland, OH.
Facts
Born: September 15, 1961
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Death: July 31, 2015
Place of Death: Cleveland, Ohio
LARRY L. LAWHORN
August 16, 1939 - July 29, 2015
Larry L. Lawhorn
Dearly beloved husband of the late Angela; dearest father of Elizabeth (Zivan), Vincent, Anthony; Loving grandfather of 8; Great-grandfather of 7. Larry enjoyed going to car shows, gardening, and spending the winters in South Carolina.
Service: Monday August 10 at 7:30 p.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m.
ELEANOR "JOYCE" J. SHIMKO
Eleanor "Joyce" Shimko passed away on July 24, 2015 at home. Born in Ernest PA, she had lived in Wickliffe OH for the past 29 years. She was a caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister. Joyce was a world traveler, movie connoisseur, avid card player, and best known to all for her love of family, friends, and chocolate. Survived by children; Debra (Vince) Hill Mancuso, Vicky (Richard) Adamany and Steven Shimko, grandchildren; Kelsey and Whitney Hill, Heather Kono, Brandon and Derrick Adamany, Cory Shimko and Jessica Dimeolo. great-grandchildren; Elijah and Liliana Dimeolo; sisters: Carol Orr and Marlene (Steve) Whitmere. She will be laid to rest at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery next to Steve Shimko her husband of 61 years. There will be a private interment ceremony for immediate family.
Family will be receiving guests at her home on Sunday August 2, 2015 from 2:00-6:00pm
FACTS
Born: June 18, 1932
Place of Birth: Ernest, PA
Death: July 24, 2015
Place of Death: Wickliffe, OH
Occupation: Homemaker
MARILYN HEALEY
May 19, 1947 - July 20, 2015
Marilyn Healey (nee Barbic) age 68, of Chardon, passed away on July 20. Loving wife of John; dearest mother of Kevin (Caroline), Chris (Debra); devoted grandmother of Jake; dear daughter of Steve and Frances (both deceased); dear sister of Judith Phillips (Art); loving companion of Spooky. There will be an empty space in the heart this date.
FACTS
Born: May 19, 1947
Place of Birth: Cleveland, Ohio
Death: July 20, 2015
Place of Death: Chardon, Ohio
Occupation: Nurse
MARY A. MARTIN
April 23, 1921 - July 17, 2015
Martin, Mary A. Born April 23, 1921 in Canaan Valley, WV passed away July 17th, 2015.
Daughter of Emma and Lorenzo Swearingen, both deceased. Wife of Robert K. Martin, deceased, former wife of Wendell Fankhauser, deceased. Sister of Jack Swearingen and deceased brothers Fred, Robert, Brenton and Warren Joseph. Loving mother of Michael Fankauser (Terri), Linda (Bruce Harwedel), Donna (George Clapper), David Martin and Kenneth Martin. Former mother-in-law of Ken Rupert Sr, Cheryl Martin and Teresa Martin. Beloved Nana to Laura, Ken Jr. Allen, Amanda, Keith, Jacob, Mikey, Michelle, Shane, Brent, Aaron, Terra. Great Grandmother to 11.
Aunt & special Nana to friends in Ohio & South Carolina. Special Aunt to Anne Serafin. A special thank you to Tamora, Gabby and especially Carol for helping with Mom’s care. Mom always said her kids and grandkids were her life, which was certainly true as she was still enjoying vacations with her family this spring. Old age with a little help from dementia finally became too much for her to overcome.
Per Mom’s wishes, she has been cremated and her cremains will be buried at a later date in The Swearingen Family Cemetery located on the grounds of Canaan Valley State Park, WV.
Amanda inherited the green sweater.
Mom loved listening and dancing to the music from the 40’s through the 60’s. Those of you who wish to remember Mom should play a favorite song in her memory and dance like no one is watching.
Reverend Annette Diamond will officiate a Memorial Service on July 24th, at the United Methodist Church, 8940 State Rt 43, Streetsboro, Oh 44241 at 7 p.m. Reception to follow at the church.
THOMAS LEACH
May 23, 1948 - July 15, 2015
Thomas Leach 67 passed away July 15 2015 in Cleveland. He is survived by his sisters, Patricia Ponn and Donna Schoen (Norman); brother, Bobby; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Lucille; nieces, Stacy Schoen and April Ponn.
A gathering of family and friends will be held August 30 at 6pm at Nido Italia Little Italy.
Private funeral services will be held at a later date.
CHRISTINA "TINA" NERO
August 28, 1960 - July 11, 2015
Christina (Tina) Marie Nero nee Tarantino, 54
Tina Nero, of Mentor, died Saturday July 11, at Hospice of the Western Reserve after a courageous yearlong fight with cancer. Service will be Thursday July 16 at 7 p.m. at St. John Vianney Church 7575 Bellflower Rd. Mentor, OH 44060 where the family will receive friends from 4-7 p.m.
Tina was born August 28, 1960 in Euclid and was a graduate of Willoughby South High School. Tina was a hard worker and dedicated employee, working in retail for over 35 years. She enjoyed bowling with family and friends for over 30 years.
She is survived by her husband Michael; step sons Michael (Katie), Johnny (Fallion); precious grandchildren Savanah and Juliana; Her father, Anthony J. Tarantino Sr.; a sister Mary Ann (Greg) Federico of Willoughby Hills; two brothers Anthony (Cheryl) Tarantino Jr. of Boardman; Michael Tarantino of Eastlake; nephews and nieces, Anthony & Carmen Tarantino and Dominic, Anthony, Michael and Michaela Federico; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Loretta M. (Taylor) Tarantino.
JIMMY J. HARRIS
October 16, 1939 - June 8, 2015
Jimmy J. Harris
Dearly beloved husband of Judy (nee Whisman) (deceased);
Dearest father of Sharon Williams (Bob); Dear brother of Pearl, Paul, Roy, Carl, Janie, Henrietta, Joretta; Dear uncle of many; former husband of Yvonne.
Service: Thursday June 11 at 11:00 a.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Wednesday 4-6 p.m.
DENNIS GILMAN
June 3, 1948 - June 8, 2015
Dennis E. "Gene" Gilman, age 66, a five year resident of Burton, passed away June 8, 2015, in Willoughby.
Gene was born June 30, 1948, in West Virginia. He was a member of the Early Times Custom Car Club. He is survived by his son, Dennis; son-in-law, Arthur B. Thompson; sisters, Donna Vance and Bonnie Way; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dennis and Hazel.
A private memorial service was held.