Robert J. Phillips

January 27, 1954 - February 10, 2024

Robert J. Phillips age 70. Dearest son of the late Peter and Olga (nee Ristau); beloved cousin of many.

Service: Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Road Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

The family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. And on Saturday from 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. at St. Monica Church prior to mass.

Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery.

The family suggest donations to a charity of your choice in Bob’s name.

Albert J Ruiz

April 8, 1928 -February 12, 2024

Albert Joseph Ruiz age 95. Beloved husband of 42 years to the late Norma (nee McConnell); loving son of Doroteo and Vincenza (both deceased); cherished father of Connie Wargo (Ernie) and Diane Ficzner (Tom); loving grandfather of Cheri, Catherine (Brian), David, Brett (Mandy), and Kelly (Scott); great-grandfather of Kyle, Jacob, Brynn, Brook, and Landyn; loving brother of Frank, Vincenta, and the following deceased: Augustine, Natalie, Julius, Earl, Peter, and Victoria. Albert was a proud US Navy Veteran, member of American Legion of Maple Heights, and Knights of Columbus. He was originally from Chicago; Al came to Cleveland in 1951 and worked as an Engineer for 40 years. He was a mentor to many in the engineering field. Al enjoyed his family, golf, and especially walking and swimming.

Service: Friday, February 16, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. at St. Monica Church 13623 Rockside Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and on Friday 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

Interment will take place at a later time.

 

 

Donald C. DePaulo

June 29, 1937 - February 9, 2024

Donald C. DePaulo age 86. Loving husband of Diane (nee Martin); dearest father of Denise (deceased), Michael (deceased), and Steve DePaulo (Veronica); grandfather of Erin and Everett DePaulo; great-grandfather of Charles.

Family will receive friends on Tuesday February 13, 2024 from 2-5 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

Interment will be on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery 8592 Darrow Rd. Twinsburg, OH 44087. (PLEASE MEET AT THE CEMETERY)

Christine Krol

On January 3, 2024, Christine Krol passed away at age 75. She was born to the late Henry and Sofie Bielinski in Germany. Christine is the dear mother of Gregory J. Krol (Christine), Kimberly Krol (Chad Guyer), and Michelle Krieger (Kristopher) and loving grandmother of Kailey, Sabrina, Harlie, Grace, and Andrew. Christine leaves behind her caring nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her loyal dog companion, Stash.

Christine was an exceptional individual who unconditionally loved her family; “Gram” cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, and more. After her retirement from S&H Industries, Christine worked as a crossing guard for the Garfield Heights School District; she took great pride in both occupations. Chris was an avid reader, a craft enthusiast, and had a knack for gardening. She loved a good polka dance paired with pierogis.

Christine was a ray of sunshine in every life she has touched. While her family grieves this loss, they choose to remember her in a way that honors her spirit. A celebration of her beautiful life will take place on Sunday, January 28th from 1-4 pm at St. Andrew Church Hall located at 7700 Hoertz Rd, Parma OH.

Carol M. Ozello

October 20, 1937 - December 29, 2023

Carol Marie Ozello (nee Drap), age 86, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2023. Beloved wife of Jim for 65 years. Loving mother of Jim, Thomas (Kathleen), Carol (Bill), Agnes, and Wally (Kate). Loving grandmother of Anderson, Thomas, Hudson, Jackson, Anna, Rachel, Sara (Brian), Kellie, Meaghan, John, Hannah and Sam and cherished great-grandmother of Lylah and Michael. 

Carol was a sweet, kind and loving person who always had a huge plate of food for every visitor to her house. She always thought of everyone else first and herself last.

Family will welcome visitors for a showing on Friday, January 5, from 4-7pm at the Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44125. Family and friends are welcome to a service on Saturday, January 6, at 10am at the Vito-Nero Funeral Home.

Jack Adams

Jack Adams age 88, of Willoughby passed away on November 30, 2023. Cherished father of Cynthia Kurian (Darryl), and Debra Fawcett (Kevin Swan). Loving Grandfather of Joshua Skolmowski (Jessie), Brenda Cain, Jamie Heikell, Jake Fawcett (Satomi), Emily Bartholomai (Donald), and Ryan Fawcett. Beloved Great Grandfather of Erin & Aidan Cain, Eliana Skolmowski, Gunther Borris, Remington & Oakley Bartholomai, Ethon & Nora Scott, Kennedy Znidarscic, and Mia Fawcett.

Jack grew up in the Ozarks of Missouri in a family of farmers and sharecroppers. It was there where he hunted and trapped with his grandfather and developed a love of nature and the outdoors. His family moved to California when he was a teenager. There he married and started a family. As a father he enjoyed family activities such as biking, skating and yard games with neighborhood families and friends. In mid-life he spent a lot of time in the San Gabriel mountains of California, hiking and panning for gold. After retirement he joined his daughters in Ohio and took up painting and photography, his favorite subjects being animals and landscapes. Jack went into nursing care some time ago due to developing dementia. He always had a good sense of humor and was loved by the nurses, caregivers, and other residents of his nursing home. He will be missed by all.

The family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Jack at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 on Monday December 11, 2023 from 4:00P.M.-5:00P.M.

Audrey Jean Gusky

January 24, 1937 - November 8, 2023

Audrey Jean Gusky, (nee Soboslay) age 86 of Maple Hts., passed away peacefully on November 8, 2023. Audrey is the beloved wife of 65 years to Edmund;  Loving mother of Mark (Bianca), Lynne (Joe) Morrison and Richard (Linda); grandmother of Martine (Ray), Janet (Taron), Laura, Gabrielle (Griffin) and Sophia;  great-grandmother of Phoenix, Joshua and David; daughter of the late Ray and Anne Soboslay;  sister of Patricia (deceased), Carol (deceased), Noreen, Cheryl (deceased) and Gerard;  sister-in-law of Lawrence and Carole Jean (both deceased) aunt, great-aunt and friend of many. 

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts. 

Funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 10:00 am at St Monica Church, 13623 Rockside Road in Garfield Hts.  (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH)

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in her name to St Monica Church.

Michael A Tritola

September 10, 1951 - November 7, 2023

Dearly beloved son of Mary R. (nee Ferraro) and Anthony Tritola (both deceased); Dearest nephew of Antoinette and Stanley Priebe, Margaret and Joseph Chiella (all deceased); Dearest Godfather of Dennis Joseph Dlugo and Cynthia Ann Dlugo. 

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name Church 8328 Broadway Avenue Cleveland, OH 44105 (PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH). Interment will take place at Calvary Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 on Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

The family suggests donations to the Cleveland APL 1729 Willey Avenue Cleveland, OH 44113 or the Cleveland Kennel 9203 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102

 

Kathleen Perry Edley

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Kathleen Perry Edley was born 9/27/46 to Elder Al & Lucinda Perry. She was the second of six girls. (Her parents, sister Seresa & granddaughter Shayna proceeded her in death). Kathleen graduated from John Adams High School in 1965. She served in the US Coast Guard both active and civilian and attained over 30 years. She leaves to cherish her legacy: her children: Leisa, Wanda (Everette), William Jr. (“Chip”), sisters: Neisha, Lillie, AlFretta (Edgar), Slimmarie: 9 grandchildren: 12 great grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 

The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 22, 2023, from 3-6 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125.

 

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Elizabeth Baptist Church 6114 Francis Avenue Cleveland, OH 44127. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:27 a.m. until the time of the service.

 

Burial with Military Honors will take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.

Doris B Lucak

December 1, 1932 - September 22, 2023

Doris Barbara Lucak (nee Kulwicki), age 90, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John; dearest mother of Douglas (deceased), Jeffery (Linda), and Denise Rubaai (Ahmed); loving grandmother of Elizabeth, Alexandra, Zach, Noah, and Alex; caring daughter of the late Walter and Mary Kulwicki; trusted sister of Thomas Kulwicki (Alice) and Christine Bocian (Bernard). Aunt, cousin, and friend of many. Doris will always be remembered for her strong faith, loving and giving spirit, and passion for baking/cooking. Her baked kolaczki was a requested favorite by many family and friends. Her family life was the center of her attention. She treasured her time with her grandchildren and loved being their “busia”. Doris’ memory will live on in the hearts of all those who loved her.

Funeral mass:  Friday, October 6, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church 14600 Turney Rd. Maple Hts., OH 44137 where the family will receive friends 1 hr. prior to mass.

Interment will take place at Hillcrest Cemetery 26700 Aurora Rd. Bedford, OH.

The family asks for any donations to go to the Alzheimer’s Association.