Russell Van Scyoc, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 1, 2021.He was the loving husband of the late Delores (nee Horvath) devoted father of Russ (Gail), Charles, David, Mark (Laura) and Lisa Miragliotta-Van Scyoc; cherished grandfather of Charles (Jason), Jessica Salindo (Joe), Matthew, Joseph, Lily, Amber, Rachel, Zachary and Natalie; great-grandfather of Caleb Salindo; dear uncle, great-uncle and friend of many. He was a retired Cleveland Fire Captain of 28 years.
Services will be Friday, December 10, 2021 at Christ United Methodist Church, 3625 W. 138th, Cleveland. Masonic Services will begin at 12:45 p.m. with memorial service to follow at 1 p.m. Masks are required. Live streaming will be available at www.facebook.com/ChristUmc1938/videos.
Family suggest donations to Christ United Methodist Church or to Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Judge Richard M. Markus
April 16, 1930 - November 24, 2021
Richard Markus passed away suddenly on November 24, 2021. He is
survived by his beloved spouse of 69 years, Carol Slater Markus; his
children, Linda (spouse Walter Daniels) of Durham, North Carolina,
Scott (partner Kim Nadel) of San Diego, California, and Kent (spouse
Susan Gilles) of Columbus, Ohio; his grandchildren: Katrina, Slater,
Robinson, Etheridge and Austin; and his brother Tom Markus (La Jolla).
His brother Professor Lawrence Markus (deceased, wife Lois, daughter
Sylvia) resided in Minnesota. He is also survived by two nieces:
Connie Oliver (Greensboro, Georgia) and Christine Priday (Plain City,
Ohio), and two nephews Dale Sorchy (Wooster, Ohio) and Lindsey Markus
(Philadelphia).
Richard graduated from Northwestern University with many honors in
math and debate. He loved NU, where he met his wife and he remained
loyal to NU’s losing football. He next attended Harvard Law School,
where he served as an editor of Harvard Law Review and paid his
tuition as the debate coach for MIT. After receiving his law degree,
he was selected by Supreme Court Justice Earl Warren for the first
honors program (now in its 66th year) at the Department of Justice. He
then moved to Cleveland, where he practiced law for 20 years, leaving
to become a common pleas court judge. He left the bench to become a
professor at Harvard Law School. Shortly thereafter the Ohio governor
offered him an appointment to the Ohio Court of Appeals, which
provided him an opportunity to pursue his two legal passions: judging
and teaching. At the Court of Appeals he had a schedule which
permitted him to teach at a course at CWRU and later adding a course
at CSU law school. He was a terrible politician and disliked that part
of being a judge, which after two terms resulted in his return to
legal practice at Porter Wright, working in Cleveland and Naples. He
resigned to take a non-political position as a visiting judge (serving
in 66 Ohio counties), which he did until his 85th birthday.
Richard was also active with professional organizations, serving as
the youngest president of the American Trial Lawyers Association,
president of the Ohio State Bar Association, an active member of the
Lawyer-Pilot Bar Association, co-founder and faculty of the National
Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA), headquartered in Colorado, a
faculty member teaching new judges at the National Judicial College in
Nevada. For 40 years he authored the Ohio Trial Practice, a 1000-page
book which is the handbook for Ohio attorneys on evidence and civil
procedure.
Richard received far too many awards to mention all of them, but he
was especially happy with his receipt of the Ohio Bar Medal, Lutheran
Metro Ministry Peacemaker Award, Northwestern University Alumni Merit
Award, and Ohio State Bar Foundation Distinguished Government
Leadership Award.
Richard had active community involvement, including as a trustee for
Fairview Hospital and the general counsel for Lutheran Metro
Ministries. He was a member of Messiah Lutheran Church (Fairview),
and previously Messiah Lutheran Church (Lyndhurst). He enjoyed bridge
and travel with his wife to 89 countries.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the LLM Men’s Homeless
Shelter at Lutheran Metro Ministries 4514 Superior Avenue, Cleveland,
Ohio 44103; Cleveland Rape Crisis Center PO Box 933431, Cleveland OH
44193; or the Ohio State Bar Foundation:
https://osbf.org/donate-form/. A memorial service is expected to be
held at a later time.
Rodney H. Reilly II
Rodney H. Reilly II, 75, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021. Devoted partner and husband of 53 years of Jane O. Reilly (O’Brien). Loving and hard-working father of Bob (Naomi), Jane Reilly Perry (Andrew), Bryan (Lisa), and Dan Hout-Reilly (Matthew). Supportive and encouraging grandfather of Tyler, Bobby, John Perry, Michael Perry, Keegan, Danny, and Keira. Cherished brother of Terry (Mimi), Debbie Morris (Dan), and Shari Suggs (John), and cousin of Nancy Bruchert (Bill). Endearing and amusing brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. Rod is preceded in eternal life by his parents Rodney and Gertrude (Kelly) and his cousins Jane and Tom Kelly. Rod and Jane began their married life in the beautiful mountains of Germany, where Rod was stationed while proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Rod retired from a 37-year career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland where he cultivated many meaningful and lasting friendships. After raising their family in Lakewood for 34 years, Rod and Jane retired to their “Reilly Ranch” in Fairview Park, Ohio. During his retirement, Rod enjoyed his volunteer work, hiking with Jane, birding, and being a superfan of his grandchildren’s sports, music, and theatrical endeavors. A celebration of Rod’s life will be held on December 1, 2021, at Dover Congregational United Church of Christ in Westlake, Ohio. Rod’s family will be receiving family and friends at the church beginning at 10:30 AM before the service at 11:30 AM. The inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in North Olmsted, Ohio. Rod requested business casual attire, so please dress as you feel comfortable. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in memory of Rod to the Moll Cancer Center Oncology Fund, c/o Community West Foundation, 800 Sharon Drive, Suite C, Westlake, OH 44145; the Cleveland Metroparks; or your local high school athletic, band, or music boosters.
Charles W. Davis
Charles W. Davis, age 82, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on November 3, 2021. Chuck was born April 27, 1939 to Charles and Barbara Davis. Beloved husband of Sandy (nee Neiger) for 58 years. Loving father of Charles, Christopher (Beth), Michael, Brian (Ginger), John (Cindi), David (Stephanie), and Barbara Miller (Dan). Cherished grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to a charity of your choice in Chuck’s name. Funeral Mass, 10AM, Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at St. Clarence Church, 30106 Lorain Rd. North Olmsted, OH. Luncheon to follow at the church. Interment at a later date: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio.
Julie Perovick
Julie Perovick was born August 8, 1940 to Mary and William Miscensik. She is the beloved wife of Matthew for 62yrs. Sister of Timothy(Linda) Miscensik and the late Marilyn (Richard) Schneider. Loving aunt of Deborah Senger (William), Kathy Sarn (Brian), Theresa Moir, Rebecca Miscensik( Andrew Testa) and Lindsay Reuter(James). Great-aunt of Halle Senger and Nicholas and Katie Sarn.. Julie was a homemaker and enjoyed a 25yr. career with The Higbee Company. She and Matt enjoyed many years with family and friends boating on Lake Erie. Julie dearly loved her dogs and cats and was a great cook and avid gardener. Julie was a beautiful, kind and lovely woman. She will be missed.
Funeral Mass Saturday November 6th at 9:30AM at St. Patrick’s Church West Park. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends at DONLON FUNERAL HOME 15408 TRISKETT RD.. FRIDAY 4-8PM.
Virginia M. Rudo
Virginia Rudo , age 90, passed away on Saturday October 23, 2021. She was the devoted wife of the late Jack Rudo. Loving mother to her sons Tom and Jim. Special mother-in-law to (Sue-deceased) and Penny. Proud grandmother of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Dear aunt, great-aunt, cousin and friend to many. She will be missed by all who knew her. Her smile always made you feel loved. Private family services.. In lieu of flowers family suggest donations to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Bonita L. Carey
Bonita L. Carey (nee Luker) age 74. Loving mother of Christopher (Amy) Carey and Colleen (John) Toth. Cherished grandmother of Quinlan and Patrick Carey, John and Cole Toth. Sister of the late Judith Murphy. Daughter of the late Richard and Sarah Luker. Aunt and great-aunt of many. Former elementary teacher in the Mansfield School System and involved with various nonprofit organizations. The family would especially like to thank all of her caregivers at Elmcroft of Medina. Funeral Services Monday November 1st at 10AM at DONLON FUNERAL HOME 15408 TRISKETT RD. where the family will receive friends on Sunday 3-5pm. Interment Spring Grove Cemetery, Medina
Jimmy Ray Burris
Jimmy Ray Burris, loving husband of the late Olivia(nee Warnick). Beloved father of Happy Burris, Lynn Toth(deceased), and Judy Burris. Grandfather of Tonya, Dustin, Kevin, Samatha, Bridget, Claudia and Kenneth. Great-grandfather. Son of the late James and Lucy Burris. Dear brother, uncle and great-uncle. Friend of many. Funeral Services
Saturday Oct. 16 at 10AM at DONLON FUNERAL HOME 15408 TRISKETT RD.
Where family will receive friends on Friday 4-8PM. Interment West Park
Cemetery.
Thomas J. Hastings
Thomas John Hastings Sr. (1955-2021) age 66 suddenly passed away October 6th after a long battle with cancer. Loving husband to the late Debra A. Hastings for many years, son of the late John and Rose Hastings, brother to Timothy Hastings (Faye), and June Clemons (Brett). Amazing father to Brandon, Jason, Thomas Jr. (Rhonda), Heather, Kellie, and Dawn. Wonderful grandfather to Anthony, Todd, Sophia, Dominic, Kylie, and Skylar. Brother-in-law, uncle, and friend to many. He will be forever loved and missed. Visitation Sunday October 10th 3-7PM.
Nancy R. McDonnell
Nancy R. McDonnell, age 61, devoted wife of John Kosko of 33 years, Cherished mother of Helen Kosko (Brian Mielcusny), John Kosko and Jane Kosko (Matthew St. John). Dear sister of Jim McDonnell (Ceci), John McDonnell, Molly Connelly (Dave), Pat McDonnell (Laurie), Margaret Conkey (Bob), Bill McDonnell (Heather) and Joseph McDonnell (deceased). Beloved daughter-in-law of Helen Kosko Staruch and sister-in-law of Nancy Lenzi. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, Dan and Jane McDonnell. She was an aunt, cousin and friend to many. Nancy grew up in Cleveland Heights where she attended St. Ann School. She then went on to attend Regina High School and The Catholic University of America. She graduated from John Marshall College of Law in 1985. She served as a Cuyahoga County Prosecutor, Magistrate for the City of Lakewood and then Judge of Court of Common Pleas. Nancy has been a resident of Lakewood for 33 years. She was a dedicated Civil Servant and loved her work almost as much as she loved her family. She fought with everything she had and will be missed by all. Please register to be an organ donor in her memory.Funeral Mass Saturday October 2nd at 12PM at St. Lukes Church (Bunts and Clifton Rd).Interment Calvary Cemetery. . FRIENDS RECEIVED AT THE BERRY-McGREEVEY FUNERAL HOME, 26691 DETROIT RD. Westlake, Friday 1-9PM
Joshua Lee Harvey
Age 21, passed away on Wednesday September 22nd. Loving son of Patricia Irene Hudson (Timothy-deceased) and Ronald Harvey. Dearest brother of Brandon Michael Morcus and step-brother of Melanie, Vanessa, and Melissa Hudson. Grandson of Doug and the late Helen Darchuk, Lois Harvey and Diane Ward. Nephew and friend of many. Family will receive friends at DONLON FUNERAL HOME 15408 TRISKETT RD., CLEVE. on Sunday Sept. 25th 2-4 & 6-8 pm.
George M. Udell
George M. Udell, 85 of Parma, passed away on Sat. Sept. 18th. George was preceded in death by his devoted wife of 65yrs.Mary ( nee Fazekas). Loving father of LaVerne, Karen(deceased),Robert George (deceased), Eleanor Pintola(James) and Mary. Proud grandfather of Scott Schillinger(Cyndi), Christopher George Schillinger(Missy), Michael Udell(Lacey), Marc Alden Udell(Jill) Anthony Pintola and Nicholas George Kissel(deceased) Cherished great-grandfather of 13 and great-great-grandfather of 1. Dear uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. George was born Dec 21,1935 to his parents Alden and Mary(nee Wurstner). He was the youngest of his siblings and is preceded in death by his beloved sisters Violet(Happy) Borttler and Barbara Latorm and brothers Urban andCharles Udell. George was a very hard worker from a very young age doing chores and gathering coal to help heat the house for his parents and siblings. He dropped out of school in the 8th grade to work full and part time various full and part time jobs, anything to help make ends meet. After getting married at the age of 17, George then had his own growing family to support. In 1973, he started to work at Ford Motor Co in Brookpark, studied hard and became a millwright. He was also a member of UAW Local 1250 and retired from Ford with 31 yrs. of service credits, most of them spent in the foundry.George was a firm but generous man and outstanding provider, devoted to his family and pets, especially his hound dogs.He loved fishing, hunting, golfing, bowling, gardening, baseball and football. HJe will be missed by many. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice.
David Hlutke
Passed away on Saturday Sept 11, 1021. Memorial gathering will be held on Friday Sept. 24 from 12-3PM at Donlon Funeral Home .
Noa Thomas Calhoun
Noa Thomas Calhoun aged. Beloved son of James and Kourtney. Brother of Xaidyn James. Cherished grandson of Jamie and Donna Calhoun and Kristi Rollins (deceased). Great grandson of Virgie Hall and Twanna King (deceased). Family will receive friends on Friday 9/17 from 7 -9 pm at DONLON FUNERAL HOME 15408 TRISKETT RD. CLEVE.M, OH. Funeral service will be held on Saturday 9/18 1 pm at Donlon Funeral home. Internment at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, North Olmsted Oh.
Matthew R. Halter
Matthew R. Halter, age 95, passed into heaven on Sept. 6 2021. Beloved husband of the late Barbara; loving father of Lisa(Jeff); Jim (Diane)and Betsy (Alan). Dear grandfather to Kurt; Kyle; Nick, Josh and Anna. Dear brother to Edmund Halter (93). Proud of his Naval Service in WW11. Private family service will be held. Arrangements by DONLON FUNERAL HOME 216-251-7300.
Patricia K. Lazor
Patricia K. Lazor (nee Pohjala) age 78. Born July 23, 1943 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Eric J. Pohjala and O. Runghild Pekkola. Survived by her husband Robert J. Lazor Sr. and son Robert J. Lazor Jr. (Pamela Mariano). Grandmother to Roman Philip. Sister to Sandra Huddleston (Crestview, Florida), Barbara Hurst (the late Jim) (Heath, Ohio) and Oliver H. Pekkola Jr. (Gayle) (Westlake, Ohio). Aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Patricia graduated from Ashtabula Harbor High School in 1961. In 1965, she graduated from Kent State University with a bachelor's degree in elementary education. She taught elementary education for 35 years in both the public schools in Ashtabula and Lakewood as well as in the Catholic schools in the Cleveland Dioceses. She was a lifelong member of the Greater Cleveland Ohio Retired Teachers Association (GCORTA) and the Ohio Retired Teachers Association (ORTA).
Her hobbies included reading, gardening, yard work, collecting collectables and decorating her home monthly with seasonable decorations.
Private Services were held with family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: The American Kidney Foundation or The Cleveland Food Bank
Renee E. Dietrich
Renee Ellen Dietrich( nee Rothgery), passed away at the young age of 52 on Saturday, July 24th from a lifelong bout of Lupus and also a Stroke victim. Loving daughter of Eugenia Wheeler and Richard Rothgery (deceased), Loving Step-Daughter of Edward Wheeler and Step-Daughter of Kathleen Rothgery. Dearest Mom of Shawn and Chelsee, Loving Sister of Shellee (Timothy) Hurley, David (Manami), Dylan (Nachole)) and Hannah Rothgery and Loving Step-Sister of Jack (Deborah) Wheeler. Loving granddaughter to Frances Schuyler (dec) (Stuart-dec)(Eugene Sova-dec) and Ann and George Dovak(both dec.) Loving niece to Richard (Nicki) Sova, Robert (Lori) (deceased) Rothgery, Gayle (deceased) and Phil Bartosh, Diane (Michael) Monteleone. Loved by many cousins, friends and family.
Visitation Thursday, July 29th from 5-8 p.m. at Donlon Funeral Home 15408 Triskett Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44111. Funeral Service will be on Friday, July 30th at 11:30 a.m. at St. John Bosco Church, 6480 Pearl Road, Parma Hts., Ohio 44130 With visitation at the church 10:30- 11AM.. Internment to follow at West Park Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions be made in Renee's name to Lupus Foundation of America.
Mary R. Skyrm
Mary Ruth Skyrm (nee Bicker), loving wife of the late Earl William Skyrm, daughter of the late Theodore and Velma (nee Rahe), and preceded in death by her beloved sisters, Grace and Jane Bicker, died on Friday, July 16th, 2021. She was a wonderful and loving mother to Kathryn (Timothy) and Stephen (Donna). Mary will be lovingly remembered by her grandchildren: Heidi (Joseph), Sara, Joseph and step-grandchildren, Caitlin (Matthew), Megan and Robby (brother of Joe) and additionally by her step-great grandchild, Felix.
Mary enjoyed a long and full life while on this earth. Mary attended Cleveland Lutheran High School prior to the high schools being split into Lutheran East and Lutheran West. After high school she went to work for Ohio Bell and remained a faithful worker there for 37 years until her retirement.
Beyond her work life, Mary was an active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Garfield Hts., Ohio and was part of the Altar Guide, Hospital Visitation Team, and LWML. She attended many Lutheran Women’s Missionary League conferences across Ohio and across the United States. Besides her family, friends and involvement in church bringing her joy she also greatly enjoyed Cedar Point and the Cleveland Indians. One of the last trips she took before she passed was to Cedar Point with her grandson Joe this past May. Although has hadn’t been to an Indians game for a while, she followed every game on TV, whether they were in a winning or losing streak. Mary was also very physically active, keeping track of her “daily” steps with her Fitbit and putting many of her “friends” on the Fitbit app to shame because of the daily walks.
Service at St. John Lutheran Church, 11333 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., Ohio on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 11:00 am with family and friends’ visitation beginning at 10:30 am. Internment at St. John Lutheran Cemetery immediately after the church service, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be given to St. John Lutheran Church 11333 Granger Rd., Garfield Hts., Ohio 44125.
Horace James Calhoun
Age 97, Horace James Calhoun passed away September 4, 2020 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a resident of Brookdale Lakeview Crossing in Groveport. Born December 6, 1922 in Seminary, Mississippi, he was the son of James and Ada Calhoun of Rayville, Louisiana. He was the beloved husband of Gertrude (nee Shestrik) Calhoun (deceased) of Cleveland, Ohio; dearest father of eight children David, Kathy (deceased), John, Paul, Patrick, Sandra, Daniel and James. Horace is survived by 14 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. A veteran of WWII, Horace served with the 29th Division at Normandy and was awarded the Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars, and the Legion of Honor from the French Government. A long-time resident of Cleveland, Ohio, he worked for the Nickel Plate Railroad and the Cuyahoga County Cooperative Extension Service. A noted Horticulturalist, Horace was also a past president of the Ohio Landscape Association. Funeral Mass Saturday June 26th at 11AM at St. Mel Church 14436 Triskett Rd. with visitation one hour prior to mass. Internment Holy Cross Cemetery.
Michael Hazlett
Michael “Mike” Patrick Hazlett was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away on June 9, 2021 after a short but courageous battle with cancer.
He was born to Robert and Marion (nee Novak) Hazlett on July 24, 1955. Mike graduated from Normandy High School in 1973 and went on to earn several advanced degrees in music education and jazz performance. He was an avid musician and loved playing, teaching, and nurturing musical talent in his many students. Mike was also passionate about family, history, and sports.
Mike is survived by his wife, Kay (nee Branum), step-son Michael Davis and wife Jenny, step-son Erik Davis and fiancee’ Bonnie, and daughter Michaela and finace’ Joseph, and grandchildren Abigail, Spencer, and Emma.
Visitation is planned for Thursday, June 17 from 7 – 8:30 at Donlon Funeral Home and will resume on Friday, June 18 from 10 – 11, followed by a memorial service at 11 at Bethany English Lutheran Church. A graveside service and luncheon will follow. The family asks that any donations be made in Mike’s honor to Thomas P. Perciak Hospice.