Andrew Caldarelli
June 3, 1949 - April 28, 2021
Andrew M. Caldarelli passed away at the age of 71. Beloved husband of Kristine Caldarelli; father of Amber Caldarelli; Grandfather of Christopher Winn, Anthony D’Amico, Kara D’Amico, Ryan D’Amico; son of Andrea & Esther Caldarelli (both deceased). Andrew served his country proudly as a member of the U.S. Naval Forces. During his service he fought in the Vietnam War, earning the National Defense Service Medal. Andrew also had a successful career as a Professional Wrestling Referee and made close ties to those in the Wrestling community. He enjoyed watching all sports, but particularly loved all of his Cleveland teams. At any given time, you could find a game on his TV, and he would be ready to tell you all about it. Anyone who has ever interacted with Andrew could also tell you about his unique sense of humor and outlook on life. He could always bring joy to those around him. He was always willing to help anyone, at any time, always knew the right answer, and would go to the ends of the earth for those he loved. Andrew touched the lives of many and will be missed widely and deeply.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help the family with his final expenses. Those looking to donate can do so by cash, check (made payable to the family) envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home. You may also mail donations to the Funeral Home c/o the Caldarelli family. Or by Venmo to the family at @Amber-Caldarelli. The family humbly extends thanks to those who have reached out in support during this difficult time.
Service and forum to share memories of Andrew’s life will be from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, May 7, 2021 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside). A procession will proceed directly after the service to Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery for a traditional Military burial to begin at 12:30 pm sharp.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 7-9 pm.
Carl E. Horvath
September 15, 1937 - April 28, 2021
Devoted husband of Suzanne M. Horvath (nee Horvath); loving father of Jennifer, Christopher and Stephen (Carrie); grandfather of Brienna Bowles; brother of Ronald (Paula) and Julianna Baillis; brother-in-law of John (Pam); uncle of numerous nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces. Preceded in death by brother Louis (Carol) and brother-in-law Frederick Baillis.
The family will receive friends, Wednesday, May 5, 2021 from 5-8pm at Vito-Nero 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Heights.
Christian burial Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 10 am at Church of the Resurrection 32001 Cannon Road, Solon. The service can be viewed via live stream or recording at: https://churchofresurrection.org
Interment Crown Hill Cemetery.
Face masks are required, and social distancing will be observed at funeral home and church.
Alice D. Simon
September 9, 1933 - April 29, 2021
Alice D. Simon (nee Graziadei), age 87, beloved wife of the late Roger Simon; dear mother of Joyce Sullivan (Tim), John (Mary Beth), Janet Solomon (John), Marty, Mike (Andrea), and Roger (Madelyn deceased); cherished grandmother of Tim (Abby), Caitlin and Brian, John Patrick, Tom (Alex), Eric, Brandon, Brittany, Samantha, Nick and Chelsea (Sean), Sara, James, Bill (deceased) and Brittany. Loving and devoted great grandmother of Timmy, Jackson, Joe, Samantha, Farah, Luca, Hunter, Lorelei, Oliver and Penelope. Dear sister of Michael (Margaret) Graziadei Loving aunt to Brian and Carrie (Jim) and great niece Julia. Funeral Mass 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland 44105. Friends will be received AT THE CHURCH FROM 10:00 a.m. UNTILL MASS TIME.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Alice’s memory to: Holy Name Church, 8328 Broadway Ave, Cleveland 44105; Cleveland Central Catholic High School, 6550 Baxter Ave, Cleveland 44105; or Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, 1615 L Street NE, suite 430, Washington DC 20036.
Jerry T. Koberna Jr.
January 19, 1949 - March 27, 2021
On Saturday, March 27, 2021, Jerry Thomas Koberna Jr. passed away at the age of 72. Jerry Jr. was born on January 19, 1949. He is preceded in death by his mother, Norma; father, Jerry; and son, Christopher. Jerry is survived by his son, Jerome (Jeannine Umpleby); his three siblings, Bob (Karen), Jeff, and Terry (John); his four nephews, David (Megan), Bobby, Dan (Sarah), Bill, and niece, Kristin; his two great-nephew’s Brayden and Daxton; and great-niece, Sophia. He was a friend to many and will be missed dearly by all who knew him. Jerry was a Vietnam Veteran. He enjoyed watching old western televisions shows or war movies, playing the lottery, and a beer or two at the Maple Grove.
On Friday, May 14, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. Jerry will receive a full military send off at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, OH 44270.
Florence Sadowski (nee Kriak)
January 15, 1933 - April 16, 2021
Florence D. Sadowski passed on to her eternal home on April 16, 2021 at the age of 88. She was born on January 15, 1933 in Cleveland. She resided in the Cleveland area for most of her life and later moved to Copley. She was a devoted parishioner of the Catholic Church and attended St Monica’s in Garfield Heights. The matriarch of an extensive and loving family, her absence will be felt dearly in the hearts of many. She is preceded in death by her parents Charles and Anna Kriak, her husband Joseph Sadowski, her siblings Helen Basak, Charles Kriak, George Kriak, and her grandson Gary Walkuski. She is survived by her five children, Victoria (Gary) Walkuski, Mark (LuAnn) Sadowski, Joseph (Veronica) Sadowski, David (Connie) Sadowski, Susan (Michael) Case, 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Flo was a woman of humble beginnings who, through perseverance and devotion, provided a wonderful life for her family. She worked hard and found joy in accomplishment. Through love and nurturing, she wove seeds of herself into all she knew. An accomplished seamstress who sewed everything from her daughter’s wedding dress to pajamas for charity, she cloaked others in the work of her own hands. She and her sister traveled extensively desiring to see and understand the world her Lord had given. She was an artist of nature, renowned for gardens where she combined both knowledge and inspiration to create beauty. She lived well and in death was willing and eager to meet her eternal Father. May we all be so fortunate.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday April 20th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside).
The funeral mass will be held on April 21st at 11:00 am at St Monica’s Church 13623 Rockside Rd, Garfield Heights. (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests Catholic Masses be dedicated in Florence’s honor.
Salvatore Straziuso
It is with great sympathy that the Straziuso family announces the death of their patriarch, Salvatore Straziuso (89). Salvatore devoted his life to his late wife and soulmate Julia, his 4 loving children; Joseph (Toni), Antoinette (Scott), Maria, Gloria (Val), his 13 beautiful grandchildren; Jon (Megan), Jessica, Hayley (Kyle), Julia, Megan, Kelsey (Derek), Emilee, Valentino, Salvatore, Natalie (Sam), Destiny, Matthew, Dante, his 8 great grandchildren; Carter, James, Skylar, Josephine, Aubrey, Jacob, Brooklyn, Lucas and to being a hardworking and respectable worker. He is now at peace being reunited with the love of his life eternally, hand in hand. A small service will be held for immediate family. In lieu of flowers, the family humbly asks that thoughts and prayers be lovingly sent their way during this difficult time.
Benjamin R. Bucell
November 4, 1923 - April 2, 2021
Benjamin R. Bucell dearly beloved husband of Marge (deceased); dearest father of Michael, Cathy, Barbara, Dan, Caryl, Gregory, Beverly, Jeffrey, Mary Beth, and Christopher; dear grandpa of 23. great-grandpa of 13. dearest brother of Cathy Arsenault and the late Lee Bucell, and Nick Buccellato.
Funeral Mass will be Monday, April 12, 2021 at 11AM at Our Lady of Hope Church, 400 Center Road, Bedford, OH 44146. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Heights (two blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday from 2-6P.M.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Our Lady of Hope Church.
Patrick Pallini
July 15, 1969 - March 27, 2021
Beloved husband of Kimberly (nee Tayfel); father of Maria; son of Olivio and Mary (nee McNelis) Pallini (both deceased); brother of Bernard, Gary (Debbie), and Gail (Lee); dearest uncle and friend of many. Patrick enjoyed doing crafts, fishing, and golf. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
Service will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (2 Blocks South of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
John Mark Dedich
April 25, 1935 - March 23, 2021
Beloved husband of the late Marlene (Seruchar) for 62 years; devoted father of Chris Huebner (Mike), Mark (Sharon, deceased) and Debbie Mayernik (Mike); loving grandfather of Mike and Nick Huebner and Kellie Jones (Jason); great grandfather of Arthur Jones; dear brother of the late Ed (Margaret), Mary (Paul deceased) and the late Jim (Cecelia).
Funeral mass will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 11am at St. Mary of the Assumption Church 15519 Holmes Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110, where the family will receive friends one hour before mass. Interment at All Souls Cemetery.
Diane Woods - Hudson
July 26, 1956 - January 30, 2021
Lifelong companion of Delwyn L Hudson; dearest mother of Delwyn and Charmaine; loving grandmother of Alexus and Cameron; great-grandmother of Hailey, Ava, and Melody; dear sister of Deborah, Joyce, and Dennis. Diane was kind and loving, the true definition of God’s grace. Easy on the heart and light on the spirit. She taught us a wordless connection of LOVE !
Mama, she loved with a closed eye. Her touch was like the most loving so she love taking her time and her cooking was so fine it was one of a kind she love the moon and stars she knew her kids or one of a kind she taught us near and far she called us kids her special stars one was radar the other Nelly don’t you dare tell her you have an empty belly she always taught us to be kind because you could never go back in time her love for us out of this world she never try to disturb us for if she only knew the two of us kids grew through her the love she gave us always carried us through mama always gave the world any walks of life the shirt off her back she knew it would always come back that’s how she taught us kids that love was always true mama was always patient and understanding that’s how she taught us faith no matter where we were standing. We could never express our mother enough for the ink of the pen would not with stand. The very essence of our mother was like a dove heavenly father above tell her she is always loved until we meet again up above your daughter and son was taught how to love. Mamas’ laughter when we gathered is now the music to our feet when we feel defeat she taught us well enough that before we go to sleep counter sheep and thank the Lord above mama you will always be one of a kind enjoy dancing in the sky with daddy because that’s what we vision in our minds. Mama had two sisters, no amount of time could ever change the love and affection they gave one another when it was time to pull together and support each other! She loved her sisters so much that the times they’re meeting it was like our mother was a little kid with an Alien mind! She was silly and goofy and would be saddened when the time had ended. But yet again they would gather again! Many hours would go by and mama would soak up her sisters again! Mamas big brother was her protector! There was so much love there and a respect we had never seen before! Mama and Her brother Dennis had a bond that when they’d get together it taught another form of love, always forgiven, laughter and business. Mama lived with her brother for a long time and began to shine, for she knew it was time to live all over again! The strength between them two was very healing much like the sisters, they were a ball of love! Mama enjoyed her birds and nature, music, reading, cooking, but most of all gatherings together were her favorite!
Per Diane’s request no services will be held. Her family and friends will continue to celebrate her and her life every single day.