Memorials
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Timothy ZZ Robertson
1944-11-30 2011-04-21ROBERTSON TIMOTHY WILLIAM ROBERTSON passed away at the Cleveland Clinic on Thursday, April 21, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of 42 years to Georganne (nee Amon); loving father of Jeffrey Michael, Timothy William Jr., Melanie Ann and Kevin Charles; and proud grandfather to Timmy and Madeline. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ken and Virginia. Tim was born Nov. 30, 1944 in Cleveland, OH. He attended St. Aloysius and St. William's grade schools before graduating from St. Joseph High School in 1962. He received his degree in Mathematics from John Carroll University in 1966 followed by his Masters of Science degree in 1969. Tim began his 44 years of dedicated servi...
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Rev Lee ZZ Sciarrotta
1936-08-10 2010-09-23SCIARROTTA REV. LEE SCIARROTTA, S.M., age 74, of Dayton, died Sept. 23, 2010 at Mercy Siena Gardens. Born Aug. 10, 1936 in Cleveland, son of the late Charles and Jennie (nee Indelicato) Sciarrotta. He is survived by his brother Joseph (Janet) of Avon-on-the-Lake and his twin brother, Fr. Paul of the Cleveland Diocese as well as nephews, John-Charles (Jeanette) and Joseph (Karen); grandnephews, Jason, Jacob and Jared and grandniece Katherine. Fr. Lee entered the society of Mary and professed first vows on Sept. 8, 1955 at Marcy, NY and perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1959 at the University of Dayton. He was ordained to the priesthood on July 22, 1967 at Holy Cross Church in Cleveland. He graduated...
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James ZZ Simonis
0937-01-23 1994-03-05
James E. Simonis, guidance director for St. Peter Chanel High School in Bedford, was the first principal of Lake Catholic High School in Mentor.
When he was appointed principal of Lake County's first Catholic high school in 1970, Mr. Simonis became the second layman to serve as a high school principal in the Cleveland Catholic Diocese.
He held the post until becoming principal of St. Joseph High School in Cleveland in 1976. He joined the staff at St. Peter Chanel in 1988.
"He was principal at St. Joseph when it was one of the largest high schools for boys," said Roger R. Abood, principal of St. Peter Chanel. "He got Lake Catholic up and running. He bec...
Fr. Ken ZZ Sommer
2019-12-17SOMMER, SM, Father Kenneth J. Born Dayton, Ohio, professed first vows in the Society of Mary (Marianists) in 1947, perpetual vows in 1952, ordained in 1959. He entered into eternal rest December 17, 2019, in Dayton, OH. He was son of the late Charles and Verona (Hoying) Sommer; and proceeded in death by his brother Eugene and wife Patricia, and first cousin Father John Bensman. Father Ken taught and served as chaplain at Marianist schools: Cathedral Latin School in Cleveland, Ohio, North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and St. Joseph High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He was also a campus minister at Cleveland State University and The University of Dayton. In addition, he was a...
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Alfred ZZ Srp
1926-02-28 2000-05-11
Alfred F. Srp, a St. Joseph High School teacher and administrator, and a World War II Army veteran, died Thursday at home. He was 74.
During his 35 years at St. Joseph, he taught biology, horticulture, math, science and typing. He also served as vice principal and disciplinarian and was inducted into the St. Joseph Hall of Fame.
Mr. Srp was born in Cleveland and graduated from John Adams High School. He earned a bachelor of science degree from John Carroll University.
He service in Germany during World War II, said his niece, Joann Hynes of Strongsville.
His interest were many, including baking pies and sharing them with neighbors, and making ceramics, his niece s...
Robert ZZ Straub
1936-05-26 2018-07-14
ROBERT STRAUB Known for his humor, one liners, and passion for basketball, Bob" The Baron " Straub passed peacefully, with family by his side, on July 14, 2018. Cherished father to Shannon M. Richards and son-in-law Matthew and Megan L. Hurley and son-in-law Jamie. Grandfather to Nathanial, Ella, Jacob, Caden, Connor, and Erin and great-grandfather to Lexton. He will be fondly remembered and missed by nieces, nephews and many close friends.Memorial Mass: Monday July 23, 2018 10 am. St. Robert and Williams Catholic Parish, 367 E. 260th Street, Euclid, Ohio 44132.
Published by The Plain Dealer from Jul. 18 to Jul. 20, 2018.
The John Carroll University community, especiall...
Robert ZZ Swallow
1936-04-13 1982-09-28Brother Robert J. Swallow, S.M., beloved son of Lucille C. (nee Reilly) and the late Frank H., Sept. 28, 1982. Funeral Mass, Friday Oct. 1, at 4:30 p.m. at the Marianist residence, 360 E. 185th St., where friends may call FRIDAY 2-4 P.M. Memorial donations may be made to Bro. Swallow Scholarship Fund c/o St. Joseph's High School.
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John ZZ Tigue
1943-01-08 2022-03-07
Funeral Mass for John E. Tigue Jr., 79, of Willoughby, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church, 37940 Euclid Ave., Willoughby.
John passed away Monday, March 7, 2022, at UH Lake West Medical Center in Willoughby with family by his side.
Born Jan. 8, 1943, in Willoughby, he was a lifetime resident of Willoughby.
John believed in service to his community. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in Willoughby, where he served as a lector and Eucharistic minister; he was a member of the Willoughby Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council 2886. John was a charter member of the Willoughby Evening Lions Club, where he served as President, Secretary, and...
Robert ZZ Turoczy
1939-06-24 2011-03-07
Funeral Mass for Robert J. Turoczy, age 71, will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Gabriel Church, 9925 Johnnycake Ridge Road, Concord Township.
Mr. Turoczy died March 7, 2011.
Born June 24, 1939, in Cleveland, he lived in Willowick before moving to Painesville 20 years ago.
He was a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
After 42 years of service, Mr. Turoczy retired in 2005 as a teacher at Lake Catholic High School in Mentor and a former teacher at St. Joseph High School in Cleveland.
Survivors are his wife of 44 years, Alice K. Turoczy (Wesoloski); daughters, Kathryn (David) Galbraith and Kristen (Shawn) West; grandchildren, Aiden and Keara Galbraith, and Noah and...
Michael ZZ Voelker
1902-02-12 1990-10-12Bro. Mike Voelker, Society of Mary, age 88, died Friday, October 12, 1990 in Dayton, Ohio. Viewing is Tuesday, October 16, 6-7:30 p.m. Services are Tuesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. Burial Wednesday, October 17 at 10 a.m.
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