Edward S. Geraci
September 20, 1922 - February 29, 2020
Edward Stephen Geraci, age 97, died Saturday, February 29, 2020. Loving husband of Rosella Geraci (nee Cavolo) and the late Josephine Geraci (nee Brancatelli); proud father of David Geraci, Anne Bamber (Ted), Stephanie Hammer (Mike), Tom Geraci (Karen), Carole Sever (Jim), Lori Byrne (Patrick), John Geraci (Carrie), Christine Geraci, and Rosann Wimsett (Jesse); grandfather of 14; great-grandfather of 5. He was born 9/20/1922 in Audubon, NJ to the late Joseph and Anna Geraci. He later moved to Cleveland OH with his family. He is preceded in death by his siblings Joseph Geraci, Pauline Geraci, and Rose Rotatori. Edward is a World War II Army Veteran, Private First Class. He traveled the country with his swing band until he was drafted into the army in 1942. He served until the end of the war playing with the USO Band in Europe with the Army of Occupation. He was a trombone player and an avid classical music lover. He loved to play cards and spend time at the race track. He was a lifelong Browns, Indians, and Buckeyes fan. A long-time member of St Martin of Tours parish in Maple Heights. He loved laughter and loved life.
Service: Friday, March 6, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Thursday form 5-8 p.m.
Rebecca Jane Vintson
December 13, 1952 - February 29, 2020
Devoted wife of Ron; amazing mother of Amanda Comer (Stephen), Chad Legg (Leah), and Tiffany Brady (Dustin); loving grandmother of Danalea, Natalie, Jaselynn, Summer Alex, Briella, Levi, and Rebecca; dear sister of Patty Lindamood (Oregon), Judy Grigg (Virginia); dear aunt. She was loved by all who knew her and even those who barely knew her. To know her was to love her. Becky had many talents, but her number one talent was being an awesome wife, mother, and grandmother.
Services: Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 2-4 p.m.at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside).
Henry S. Murowsky
May 29, 1920 - February 27, 2020
Beloved husband of JoAnn (nee Gagliardo); father of James (Laura), Thomas (Kathy), Joy Otten (Bobby), Gail, Karen Kocin (Phil), and Julie Volinski (John, deceased); grandfather of Patrick, Anne, Joseph, Matthew, Rachel, Tom, Jenna, Mark, Sarah, Kelsey, Alex, John, and Megan; great grandfather of Nicole, Rebecca, Kayla, Brandon, Tyler, Hunter, Haley, Amelia, and Adalyne. Henry was a long-time member of St. Monica Church.
Services: Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends one hour prior to mass at the Church.
Robert Fargo Sr.
June 27, 1943 - February 24, 2020
Loving husband of Mary Ann (nee Badarzynski); dearest father of Robert Jr. (Kelly Bone) and Timothy (Anne Johnson); cherished grandfather of William Fargo; dear brother of James (Shirley) and the late Michael Jr., Thomas, and Jack.
Services: Monday, March 2, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home and 10:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside) on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
David A. Cimperman
March 12, 1944 - February 25, 2020
David A. Cimperman age 75; Loving husband of the late Patricia Ann (Nee McCreary); father of Teri Duignan (Francis), David, Douglas (Heidi), and Deborah; grandfather of David, Michael, Douglas, Kati, Nicholas, Christina, Kelly, Tyler, Joey, and Kevin; great-grandfather of Michael, brother of Paul.
Jacquelinn R. Fisher
February 18, 1951 - February 15, 2020
Jacquelinn R. Fisher (nee Hanzes) Cherished wife of Richard; loving mother of Mary Jo, Barb Sobocinski (David), Elizabeth Sobocinski (Tim), Cathy Berg (Nick), and Ricky; devoted grandmother of Alex, Chrissa, Haley, Nate, Josh, Xeno, and Zoey; dear sister of Margaret Valli and Joe Hanzes; dear aunt of many. Jacquelinn was so special that she had 2 births and 2 deaths. She is finally whole again.
Services: Friday, February 21, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Therese Church (please meet at church). The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Family Hospice.
Madalene Jereb
September 3, 1930 - February 16, 2020
Madalene Jereb, 89, went to join her beloved Henry in Heaven and dance. 1 of 14, she was born in Beaverdale PA. to Makar and Eva Plishka. Madge married Hank, moved to Cleveland and raised their children in Maple Hts. Connie Erlenbach (Mike), Richard, Eric (Carole Rogel), Eva Sue (deceased), Daniel (Leeanne), and Michael (Sue). She will be missed by her grandchildren, Colleen Domoracki, Wendy Klingensmith, Rick, Matt, Dan, Rob, Dave, Nick and great grandchildren.
Services: Saturday, February 22, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church (Please meet at church). The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Friday from 6-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Light of Hearts Villa or Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Ruth A. Yelsik
February 25, 1921 - February 7, 2020
Ruth A. Yelsik (nee Prochaska) passed away just shy of her 99th birthday. Beloved wife of George (deceased); mother of Ruth Ann Nikishin “Ruthie” (deceased); daughter of Anna Andel (Prochaska) and James Lawrence (both deceased); Beloved sister and closest friend of Bernice Kelleher (deceased); sister of William, Arthur, Oliver, and Charles Andel (all deceased); grandmother of Marie Griffin Stover (Keith) and George Nikishin; great-grandmother of Emily, Alec, and Madelyn. Dear aunt and great aunt of many. Born in Cleveland Ohio, Ruth was raised by her grandparents, Frank & Anne Prochaska. She had many jobs ranging from Kresge's to Richmond Brothers, Eaton, Superior Carbon and Gray Drug. As a Maple Hts. resident, she was a constant presence at Maple Heights Senior Center for over 10 years - where she had many, many friends. Ruth was a lover of Jesus and nature. She loved to watch for deer, birds and budding trees. She was a faithful pen pal and encourager to so many over the decades. Her spirit, her letters, and her strength will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends on Friday, February 14, 2020 from 10-11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts, OH 44125 (2 Blocks South of Rockside). Closing prayer will be at 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery.
John Vincent Bacci
June 13, 1955 - January 24, 2020
Beloved father of Sara Bacci Tuskan (Brian), Joshua (Katherine), and Kelly (Adam); grandfather of Aidan, Bryce and Chase Tuskan; son of Louis Vincent and Lillian (nee Schreiber) (both deceased); brother of Charlotte Waskielis (Bob), Louis John (deceased), Laura Bacci Merhaut (Norman), and Mayor Jack (Tricia); uncle of Courtney Anne, Madison, Brenna, Lily, Robert, Stacey, Richard, Sandra, Sarah, and Ryan.
A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 Blocks south of Rockside) from 3-8:00 p.m the last ½ hour will be for reflections.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to The Bacci Family Scholarship Fund C/O Cuyahoga Hts. Schools 4820 East 71st. Cuyahoga Hts., OH 44125.
Vivian Rose Zaratsian
Vivian “Vivi" Rose Zaratsian, born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 23rd, 2016 has passed away just shy of 4 years of age on January 22nd, 2020 from her battle with cancer.
Vivi enjoyed her 4 years on earth as much as any child could. Even when cancer presented itself at 18 months old, it didn’t slow her down until the very end. Often known as the “mayor” or the “governor”, Vivi’s charismatic personality brought cheer and excitement to everyone she would meet. Vivi enjoyed dressing up as princesses, watching movies and building memories with her two sisters and best friends, Harper and Quinn. Her favorite pastime was collecting and hoarding random objects and toys all around the house and the hospital. They were her treasures. But she was our treasure. Vivi inspired so many people throughout her journey in life and her purpose on this earth has changed the lives of so many for the better.
Vivi is survived by her entire family: mom Annie, dad G.I., sisters Harper (5) and Quinn (2), great grandparents: Alice Jamison and Rosie Zaratsian, grandparents: Peter and Mary Kay DePaul and G.I. and Joanne Zaratsian, aunts & uncles: Christine Valentino (Anthony), Liz DePaul, Julie DePaul (Joey Nero), Marc DePaul (Mary), April Zaratsian, Jake Zaratsian, Jessa Zaratsian, cousins: Liam (7), Jack (2), Milo (1) and Josie (4 months), and countless other family members and friends who were with her from the beginning, throughout her life, and until the very end.
The family will receive friends at the Schulte & Mahon-Murphy Funeral Home, 5252 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, Sunday, January 26 from 2 to 8 P.M.
Friends and family should meet for the funeral mass at the Church of the Gesu on Monday, January 27th at 10:30 a.m., located at 2470 Miramar Blvd., University Heights, OH.
Funeral procession and burial to take place at Lake View Cemetery immediately following the mass.
In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a charitable contribution to Vivi’s favorite charity: A Special Wish - Cleveland Chapter. A Special Wish Foundation is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to granting the wishes of children under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
Additionally, Vivi did not live a black and white life. She was full of bold color choices everywhere she went. We are asking those who attend her services to support her in colorful attire. Her favorite colors are pink, purple, red and yellow.
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