Memorials
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James Ager
1954-09-29 2022-01-19
James Russell Ager, age 67, formally of Richfield, Ohio passed away on January 19, 2022 in Beckley, West Virginia. He was born on September 29, 1954 to the late Anna (Plues) and Russell Ager.
James worked for River Terminal Railway in Cleveland, Ohio for over 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, watching sports and was an avid Steelers fan.
He is survived by his sister Ruth (Chad LaGanke) Ager of Chesterland, Ohio and many cousins and friends.
Words of comfort and condolences may be offered to his family by visiting www.meltonmortuary.com
Joseph Balazic
1955-03-12 2016-12-19
Joseph P. Balazic, 61 of Geneva, passed away Monday December 19, 2016 in Geneva. Born March 12, 1955 in Cleveland, he has been a resident of Geneva for the past 15 years.
Joseph was a vocalist for the band Lyra. He was a computer analyst for Stouffer's.
Survivors are his father, Joseph; siblings, Anthony, Marie Seeley, Millie (Mike) Petrillo and Matthew (Julie); longtime girlfriend, Cindy Tilson.
He is preceded in death by his mother ,Hermina (nee Octar) and sister-in-law, Gloria.
Memorial mass will be held Wednesday December 28, 2016 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalene Church where friends and family will meet at 10:15 a.am.
Visitation will be held Tuesday De...
Gary Brown
1955-01-06 1985-05-15
Rev Gary W. Brown, 30, of Mentor, OH, died Wednesday, May 15, 1985 at his home after a lengthy illness.
Born January 6,1955 in Cleveland. Gary and Judie married on March 17, 1984.
Gary was a 1973 graduate of St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. He graduated from Miami University of Ohio in 1977 and from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL in December, 1984.
Gary was the director of Christian education at Evangelical Presbyterian Fellowship. He had formerly been a Lake County probation officer and counselor at Teen Challenge in Perry, OH.
Survivors are his wife Judie and daughter Jenna; parents William and Mary A...
John Burchard
1954-02-03 2001-11-18
JOHN BURCHARD JR., age 47. Loving son of John Sr. and Antonia (nee Kalister) (deceased); dear brother of Georganne and Donna Foecking; uncle of Scott, Jimmy and Kevin. Friends received ZELE FUNERAL HOME, 452 E. 152 ST., TUESDAY 2-4 AND 7-9 P.M., and where services will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. and at St. Vitus Church at 10 a.m. Interment St. Martin Cemetery.
Published in The Plain Dealer, pg. 6, sec. B, Nov. 19, 2001
Robert Carmosino
1955-03-08 2023-01-13
Robert A. Carmosino, age 67, beloved husband for 38 years of Betty Ann Carmosino (nee Richkoski), loving father of Robert A. J. Carmosino and Hannah E. Carmosino, cherished grandfather of Donovan, son of Carmen and Louise Carmosino (both deceased).
Interment Lake View Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 am Tuesday at St. Paschal Baylon Church, 5384 Wilson Mills Road, Highland Heights, OH 44143
FRIENDS MAY CALL AT THE FIORITTO FUNERAL HOME, 5236 MAYFIELD ROAD, LYNDHURST (EAST OF RICHMOND ROAD) ON MONDAY FROM 4 TO 8 PM.
Michael Cihon
1955-04-10 2019-08-01
"C" was a friend since grade school. After high school we continued to play basketball together on the Gibbs basketball team. The pictures are from our yearbook and from his obituary.
His obituary in the Cleveland Plain Dealer was written by fellow classmate Joe Mirenda.
On Thursday, August 1, 2019, Mike Cihon, at the age of 64, played his last football game on earth and joined his Dad (John) and Mom (Isabel) in the Immortal League, called Heaven. He lost the biggest game of his career, the game of life, to a relentless opponent of two years, named Cancer. Mike took on every challenge that his opponent gave him, and though his Hail Mary pass wasn’t completed, he never g...
Joseph DiBartolomeo
1955-06-28 2023-06-28JOSEPH P. DiBARTOLOMEO age 68. Born June 28, 1955, passed away June 28, 2023. Beloved husband of the late Frances; dearest father of Joe Jr.; son of the late Andrew and Mary DiBartolomeo; dear brother of Dr. Andrew DiBartolomeo (deceased) (Diane) and Betty Minning (Lou, deceased); uncle, cousin and friend to many. Relatives and friends are invited to gather for the Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 am Friday July 7th at Holy Redeemer Church, 15712 Kipling Ave. Cleveland, OH 44110. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the DiCICCO & SONS FUNERAL HOME, 5975 MAYFIELD RD. MAYFIELD HTS. OH 44124, THURSDAY from 3:00-7:00 pm and Friday morning at Church from 9:30 am until ti...
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Michael Dieterich
1954-11-23 2022-04-19Michael Albert Dieterich, age 67, died unexpectedly the morning of April 19, 2022. He was born in Painesville, Ohio, November 23, 1954, the first child of Robert Francis (1922-2007) and Zora Mae Herroon Dieterich (1933-1988). Raised in Cleveland, Mike took great pride in his city roots and his many experiences of the Grovewood neighborhood and the local St. Jerome’s Parish community; including most notably, youth baseball, bowling ball pranks, and the Pink Panther theme at St. Joseph High School (℅ 1973), as well as his parents’ legendary Christmas’ parties. Inspired by family vacations, his clandestine attempt to get to Woodstock at age fourteen, and his time as an exchange student in Peru...
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William Dziak
1955-07-25 2020-11-10WILLIAM A. “BILL” DZIAK, age 65, Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Basha); Loving father of Matthew (Andrea) and Andrew (Alyssa); Dearest grandfather of Kaisley; Dear brother of Tim (Barb), Terry (Adrienne), Kathy Perry (Tom), Ted (Nancy) and Michael (Eileen); Dear uncle of many. Family suggests memorial contributions in his name to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital 262 Danny Thomas Place Memphis, TN 38105. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME 356 W. AURORA RD (ST RT 82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION FRIDAY 2-4 and 6-8PM. OUT OF RESPECT FOR ONE ANOTHER MASKS WILL BE WORN AND SOCIAL DISTANCING OBSERVED. Family and Friends are asked to gather Saturday at St. Monica Catholic Church 13623 Ro...
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Kurt Eger
1954-05-02 1998-04-25Kurt V. Eger, husband of Hortencia Hernandez, son of Edward C. and Eleanor A. (nee Bielobocky) Eger. Died in Chicago, Il. April 25, 1998. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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