VICTORIA M. DiFRANCO (nee Velotta), aged 98 years, beloved wife of the late Damion, dearest mother of Diane Houdek (deceased), Damion A., Michael (wife Kathleen) and Paul (wife Rahbyn), loving grandmother of Mark (deceased), Gregory (deceased) (Rene), Christopher (Debbie), David (Kim), Laura, Sam and Charlie, cherished great-grandmother of Lauren, Alyson, Christopher, Zachary, Courtney, Kathryn, Jack, Daniel and Chloe, devoted sister...

Sister M. Angelita Zawada was principal of three schools and later president of the Ursuline Sisters of Cleveland.

The elected leader of 184 nuns died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2011 at the Ursulines’ Saint Angela Center from complications of lymphoma. She was 68.

“Sister Angelita will be remembered for her love of community, her kindness and exuberance, and her never-wavering...

JOHN MICHAEL SLOSAR, aged 93 years was the beloved husband of the late Madge (nee Robertson) and dear father of John R. (of Hong Kong) and Lawrence C. (of Seattle). He was the cherished brother of the late Mary Fabis, Ann Piszczor, Vera Hodges and Marge Marunowski and a fond uncle and great-uncle.

Relatives and friends are requested to...

ELIZABETH S. McGUIRE (nee Sheskey), age 91; beloved wife of the late Charles; loving mother of Catherine Zummo (husband Frank), Christine McGee-Hall (husband William) and Cynthia Fuller (husband Richard) of Augusta, GA; devoted grandmother of Anthony Zummo, Kathryn Adcox (husband Kent) and Kristyn Woelk (husband Justin) and great-grandmother of Delaney McGuire Adcox; cherished daughter of the late Joseph and Emma...

RAYMOND L. POLANTZ age 64, passed away September 12, 2011. Beloved husband and best friend of Dorothy (nee Nerkowski) for 41 years; devoted father of Raymond M. (Lisa), Daniel (Kristen) and Brian (Noel); cherished grandpa and “Papa” of Drew and Danica; son of the late Elsie (Karshina) and Frank Polantz and dear friend of many.

Ray’s passions were his family,...

MARJORIE J. HAD (nee Howell), aged 91 years, beloved wife of the late Fritz, dearest mother of Dennis (wife Donna), James (wife Joanne) and Christine Hoffman (husband Donald – deceased), loving grandmother of Steven, Denise, Aimee, Jennifer, Bryan, Allison, David and Colin, great-grandmother of 10, cherished daughter of the late Arthur W. and Lola J. (nee Witcraft) Howell, devoted sister...

DOROTHEA M. KOLENCIK (nee Sichko) age 78, was the beloved wife of the late Augustine A. “Augie”. She was the loving mother of Ronald (wife Jeanne), Richard, Diane Tomsick (husband James), Gary (wife Patricia) and Lynn Mossner (husband John). Also a devoted grandmother of Tiffany, Tracey, Jillian, Laura, Marissa, Tara, Rachel and Alex Kolencik, Jennifer Greig (husband Matthew), Nicole Tomsick...

CONSTANCE S. NAHRA (nee Cudzilo) age 71. Beloved wife of Carl for 51 years. Loving mother of Mitchell, MD (wife Barbara), Monica Chilton (husband Brian) and Diane Pelkey (husband Stuart). Devoted grandmother of Alison, Jackie, John, Matthew, Christopher, Lauren, Kailey and Tyler. Dearest sister of Gregory and Martin Cudzilo, Faye Abood, Beverly George and Chester Cudzilo. Dear sister-in-law, aunt and...

GRACE C. HILL (nee Yahraus), beloved wife of the late Nesbett C. Hill, dear daughter of the late Mary (nee Gresser) and Andrew Yahraus, sister of George F. Yahraus (deceased) and Harry F. Yahraus (deceased) (wife Josephine). Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011 at the funeral home at 11:00 AM. Interment Knollwood Cemetery. The family will...

JUSTIN R. “BUD” NOETZEL, aged 92 years, passed away Sept. 2, 2011. Beloved husband for 63 years to the late Frances A. (nee Burger), dear father of Mary Elizabeth Brevard (husband John Squier deceased), Margaret Ellison (husband John), Dr. Michael (wife Mary), Monica Hurley (husband Brian) and Mark (wife Karen), loving grandfather of 16 and great-grandfather of 11, cherished brother...