Robert G. Vild
February 29, 1928 - July 1, 2020
Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Andel); dearest father of Robert, Chris, and Lorraine Wright (Gregory); grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 5.
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.
John J. Ferko Jr.
May 24, 1960 - June 14, 2020
John J. Ferko Jr. age 60. Beloved son of John and Josephine Ferko (both deceased); dearest father of John Michael (Sarah), David Joseph (Jessica), and Kevin Christopher (Priscilla); loving grandfather of Amelia, Johnny Jr., Jackson, Mackenzie, David Jr., Alana, Adrianna, Remy, and Elijah; dearest brother of Deborah Jack (Charles) and James (Kathy); dear uncle of many. Private services will be held. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later time.
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.
Antonette Cozzone
December 29, 1934 - May 27, 2020
Beloved daughter of Pierre and Elsie (nee Wachovec) (both deceased); dearest sister of Ginny Wojtowicz (John, Deceased), Phil (Mary, deceased), and Linda Lanterman (Dale); dear aunt and great aunt of many.
All Services private.
Jack T. Kiuchi
August 26, 1921 - May 27, 2020
Beloved husband of Anne (Hnanicek) (deceased); father of Lisa Sesko; grandfather of Erica Habart and Tim Sesko; son of Tsuneo and Miyo (nee Nakagawa) (both deceased); brother of James, Misako Ichikawa and Mary Shizuko (all deceased); uncle of Alan Ichikawa and Jeffrey Ichikawa.
Services were private
Richard Stephen Pratt Jr. "Ricky"
August 1, 1991 - May 23, 2020
Richard Stephen Pratt Jr. “Ricky” age 28. Beloved son of Richard Sr. and Rosemary (nee Marotta); cherished brother of Stephen (Jaclyn); grandson of Richard (deceased), Olga (nee Angeloff), and Nancy Milota (nee Marotta) (Ted); nephew and cousin to many. Best friend of Harvey. Loved by all who knew him.
Visitation: Friday, May 29, 2020 from 4-8 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 Blocks South of Rockside).
Carrie Lyn Schoeffler
December 31, 1973 - May 4, 2020
Carrie Lyn Schoeffler (nee Typpo) age 46 of Parma, passed away on May 4, 2020. Beloved wife of Scott; loving mother of Talya Oxana Marea; dearest daughter of David and Gayle (nee Shinkaruk); dear sister of Matt (Laura) and Paul (Kathy); dear aunt of 12. Carrie graduated from The University of Toledo with a degree in Pharmacy. She worked for Discount Drug Mart, Target, and Southwest Community Pharmacy. She had a very caring heart for her patients and truly enjoyed her career. Carrie will truly be missed by all her family and friends.
A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Albert the Great in North Royalton at a later time. The date and time will be announced on www.vitonero.com
Dean “DTM” Denham
Dean “DTM” Denham
Beloved husband of Julie Ann (nee Zakrzewski); loving father of Mandie Denham, and Josh Racut; stepfather of Damian Racut; grandfather of Julianna and Kylie; son of Becky Dudley (Ed Legg) and Daniel Dudley (deceased); dear brother of Misty Dempsey (Paul), and Steven (deceased); uncle of Paulie, Brayden, Bella, and Ollie; dearest cousin and friend of many; Family will receive friends on Saturday, May 9, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH (2 blocks south of Rockside). Interment is private.
Lorena M. Whitt
January 8, 1942 - May 1, 2020
Wife of the late Ray; mother of Ray, Pam Barrows, Bob (Barbara), Rick, and Michael; grandmother of Anthony, Trisha, Laura (deceased), Cheyanne, Sara, Amber, Justin, and Jacklyn; great-grandmother of Chasity and Kaden; sister and aunt of many.
Services: Friday, May 8, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (two blocks south of Rockside). The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service from 11- 12 p.m.