James Stanley Murowsky

James Stanley Murowsky, died peacefully on 7/12/2022 at home surrounded by his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was a fighter to the end. Dearest son of the late Henry and JoAnn (nee Gagliardo) Murowsky; beloved husband of Laura M. (nee Drozd) for 50 years; loving father of Joseph James (Traci) and Matthew Louis (Meredith); grandfather of Nicole, Rebecca, Kayla, Brandon, Tyler, and Hunter; brother of Joy Otten (Bobby), Gail, Karen Kocin (Phil), Julie Volinski and Tom (deceased) (Kathy); uncle and great-uncle. Jim Loved his family, especially his grandchildren, and was happiest whenever he was with them. He was a proud United States Marine Corp Veteran. He showed his love for his fellow veterans by volunteering his time and energy as a Honor Guard at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, OH. He was also an avid sportsman who enjoyed the outdoors.

Services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Road Garfield Hts. OH 44125. The family will receive friends in the church 1 hour prior to the mass. Inurnment will follow at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donation can be made to https://give.velosano.org/AaronGerds

Joseph M. Nero

Joseph Michael Nero

June 23, 1956 – July 4, 2022

Beloved husband of the late Janice M. (nee Moran); father of Joseph A. (Julie) and Angelo; son of Armand J. Sr. and Lois (nee Vito) (both deceased); brother of Robert (Dawn) and Armand Jr. (deceased); uncle of Robert, Samantha, and Peter (deceased), nephew, cousin, dear friend of Beth and friend of many (including the four legged-kind, Arnold and Maverick).

Joe was the instrument of joy in the lives of so many, a true selfless man.  He dedicated himself to his heritage, his faith, his community, and his family.  For decades Joe was an active participant in various groups and organizations in the Northeast Ohio community including the Baranello Lodge, Special Olympics, St. Monica’s Church, Garfield Heights/Padua/North Royalton Hockey Programs, Ohio Funeral Director Association, and the Village of Valley View.  He served all with genuine joy and pleasure. 

Joe was a third-generation funeral director who followed in the considerable footsteps of his grandfather (Joseph J. Vito) and mother (Lois).  He succeeded them with excellence as he dedicated himself to serving those in need with the utmost respect and reverence. 

Joe protected and cared for his oldest brother (Armand Jr.) for the majority of his life and supported his late wife (Janice) amidst her quest to cure Type 1 Diabetes.  Joe was the epitome of a father in the way he cared for his two boys Joey and Angelo.  He sacrificed plenty to ensure a better life for his boys.   

He will be missed greatly by many but mostly by humanity as he was the pinnacle of what is good in the world.


Services will be held on Friday, July 8 at 10 a.m. at St. Monica Church. (Please Meet at the Church). The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Rd, Garfield Heights on Thursday, July 7 from 3-8 p.m.

If you would like to make contributions in lieu of flowers, the family will be making contributions in Joseph’s name to several charities including the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and a Special Wish Cleveland. Gifts can be made at the following link:

Stephanie J. List

June 11, 1948 - June 21, 2022

Stephanie J. List (nee Suvak) age 74 passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. Stephanie was preceded in death by her loving husband Chester B. She was the loving sister of Andrew J. (Wendy), Donald S. (Linda), and Mary Patricia; aunt, great aunt, and Godmother. She was a volunteer for Adult Literacy. Stephanie also enjoyed reading and gardening.

Services are private.

Richard E. Nowell

January 18, 1925 - June 13, 2022

Beloved husband of the late Ruth E. (nee Dloniak); dearest father of Connie (deceased); loving grandfather of Michael; great-grandfather of Serena and Alexa; dearest brother of the late Jack and Betty; dear uncle. Richard was a proud WWII Navy Veteran.

Services: Thursday, June 23, 2022, at 6:30 p.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 5-7 p.m.

Florence Brown

February 10, 1929 - May 25, 2022

Florence M Brown (nee Velotta) age 93, beloved wife for 57 years of Henry (deceased). Loving mother of Jim (Peggy), Bob (Cindy) and Ken; devoted grandmother of Kevin (Lauren), Kyle, Eric, Scott, Stephanie and Laura; great grandmother of Madelyn and Nolan; dear daughter of Dominic and Mary (both deceased); dear sister of John Velotta (Helen) (both deceased), Nancy Schliecker (Roy) (both deceased), Nicholas Velotta (Betty deceased), Antoinette Travers (Jerry, deceased), Frank Velotta (deceased) (Trudy), Loretta Iannetta (deceased), (Michael), Dominic Velotta (Mary Rose), Francine Berger (James, deceased) and Patrick Velotta (Mary); loving aunt to many nieces and nephews, cousin, and friend of many. 

Services: Saturday, May 28, 2022 at 11 am at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts. OH 44125. Burial at All Saints Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Friday from 3-7 p.m.

Jerome D. Solgos "Jerry"

May 5, 1937 - May 23, 2022

Jerome Dennis Solgos “Jerry” age 85 died peacefully on May 23, 2022. He was born May 5, 1937, to the late Al and Mildred (Vito) Solgos. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Norita (nee Kaltenbach), and is survived by his loving wife Marie (nee Damukaitis); daughters Donna Pesta (Don) and Debbie Heatwole (Jerry), son Jerome A Solgos; stepsons Joseph “Basil” Damukaitis and Jeffrey Damukaitis (deceased); grandchildren Lisa Melillo (Chris), Scott Pesta (Meg), Mary Pesta, Seaver Heatwole, Cory Heatwole, Justice Solgos and Shanelle Solgos; step grandchildren Chloe Emsoff (Justin) and Corbin Damukaitis; great grandchildren Adam and Marissa Bartow and Cameron Pesta; step great grandchild Kennady Emsoff; sisters Aldona Serrani (Tony deceased), Maryann Mondell  Albright (Allan) and Sheila Waller (Bob deceased); many nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends. Jerry was a member of the Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul Society, where he assisted many families who were struggling. He touched so many with his kindness and humor. If you met him, you loved him. Jerry was a hardworking, giving, and loving man that will be deeply missed by everyone blessed to have known him.

Services: Wednesday June 1, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Church 4750 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH 44125. Family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH 44125 (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. Inurnment will take place on a later date at All Saints Cemetery.

Matthew Czuchaj

April 18, 1978 - April 21, 2022

Matthew Czuchaj of Willowick, age 44, passed away on April 21, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Melisa; father of Justin Ward; son of Timothy Sr. and Louise (nee Bochatyn); brother of Timothy Jr., Kimberly Ann Farmer (Tim), Michael, and Sheryl Smith (deceased) (Eric); special cousin of Tony (deceased); nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend of many. Matthew was a top knotch aviation mechanic for many years.

Private services will take place at a later time.  

Carol Lee Kurek

October 10, 1954 - April 16, 2022

Carol was born and raised in Parma, Ohio. She was a skilled cosmetologist, a loving wife, an amazing mother and devoted grandmother. Her kids and grandkids were her life and she would do anything to make sure her family was taken care of. After a long and hard life, Carol went peacefully into the light surrounded by her family and lots of love. May her strength and memory live on in all those who knew and loved her.

The beloved wife of David Chovanek, Carol was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Marilyn (Miller) Krywejko, her brother Kenneth Krywejko and step father James J. Kvak.

She is survived by her former spouse James M. Kurek and their two children James (Lisa) Kurek and Ashley Kurek Blea. Loving grandmother to James Kurek Jr. and Raelyn Blea.

Burial arrangements to come at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests for a donation to be made to one of the following organizations in Carol's name, The Hospice of the Western Reserve, The American Heart Association or the Cancer Research Institute.

Richard G. France

February 27, 1929 - April 23, 2022

Richard G. France age 93, of Garfield Hts., OH passed away on April 23, 2022. Beloved husband for 65 years of the late Cecilia France (nee Langel); loving father of Richard E., Cindy Kwiatkowski (Mark), Ronald (deceased) and Robert (Karen); dear grandfather of eight; dearest great-grandfather of 12;  son of the late George and Elizabeth (nee Sabol). Brother of Robert (deceased), Betty Baran (deceased), Alice Hewitt and Gerry Pamer all of Phoenix, AZ. Richard served in the US Army during the Korean War. He also served as one of the founding members of the Catholic War Veterans Post 1812, since 1957, holding several local, state, and national offices. He preformed thousands of volunteer hours at the Veteran Hospital and was inducted into the State of Ohio Veterans Hall Of Fame in 1998. He was employed as a tile setter for Local 36 for 41 years until his retirement in 1991.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHRUCH).

The family will receive friends at the VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY ROAD, GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125 on Tuesday, April 26 , 2022 from 4-8 pm. 

KEVIN L. DEPOMPEI

February 14, 1980 - April 20, 2022

KEVIN L. DEPOMPEI age 42 of Garfield Hts. Dearest son of the late Rosa L. DePompei. Loving father of Logan DePompei. Beloved brother of Drue Hoffman (Duane), Angela Beckert (Mike), Christina DePompei (Bryan). Cherished uncle of Steven, Kyle, Tabitha, Robert, Johnny, Ariel, Kaylee, Amber, and Dearest god son of Frank Lucas.

The family will receive friends at the VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY ROAD, GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125 on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 from 3-7 pm. A Private family interment will be held.