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Served with Honor - United States Military Veteran
 
Oklessen, Frank Joseph
June 23, 1918 - November 19, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Memorial Service: To Be Announced , at Our Lady of Peace Church

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Served with Honor - United States Military Veteran
 
Frank, Charles G.
January 14, 1924 - November 19, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Tuesday 10am November 25, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Monday 4-8pm November 24, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery

Charles G. Frank, age 84, Beloved husband of the late Alice (nee Bogigian); Father of George of San Francisco, and William; Brother of the late Virginia Chalk; Uncle of Irene Chalk, and Jean Gregory; Great uncle of Michele Gregory. Charles was raised on the Westside in Ohio City. He graduated from West Tech High School and Baldwin Wallace College. An Anti-Aircraft Machine Gunner in WWII, Charles received the Purple Heart. He retired in 1983 from Euclid Fisher Body after 33 years. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10am at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (East of Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends Monday, 4-8pm. Burial Knollwood Cemetery.


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Served with Honor - United States Military Veteran
 
Ludwig, Robert J.
Ludwig, Robert J.
October 03, 1936 - November 19, 2008
Clarence, PA

Funeral Mass: Monday 10am November 24, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Sunday 5-8pm November 23, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Private

Robert J. Ludwig, age 72, Beloved husband of 42 years to Sandra (nee Bugosh); Dear father of Mark of Florida and Randy (wife Holly); Grandfather of Dylan and Noelle of Willoughby, OH; Brother of Albert, David, Betsy, Martha, and the following deceased: Catherine, Helen, Pauline, Marie, John, and Edward; Uncle and great uncle to many and friend to all. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church Monday, 10am. Please meet at church. The family will receive friends Sunday, 5-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. Private interment in Pennsylvania.


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Cromaz (nee Marchig), Maria M.
February 09, 1925 - November 14, 2008
Iselin, PA

Funeral Mass: Wednesday 10am November 19, 2008 at St. Vitus Church
Visitation: Tuesday 2-4 & 7-9pm November 18, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Homed
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Maria M. Cromaz(nee Marchig), age 83, beloved wife of the late Danilo; Loving mother of Renato, Jo Ann Gentile(Gianfranco), and Anita Lutz(Douglas); Grandmother of Andrea and Daniel Cromaz, Claudio and Carlo Gentile, and Tina Martinkovich; Sister of Olga Guion, Iolanda Poletto and the late Giuseppe and Luciano Marchig. Funeral Mass at St. Vitus Church, 6019 Lausche Ave.(near E. 61st & St. Clare Ave), Cleveland, OH, 44103 on Wednesday, 10am. The family will receive friends Tuesday, 2-4 & 7-9 pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd), South Euclid (216)382-4500. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Alzheimer's Assoc., 23215 Commerce Park, Suite 300, Beachwood, OH, 44122.


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Eiermann (nee Spisak), Lois M.
May 09, 1929 - October 30, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Monday 9am November 03, 2008 at St. Paschal Baylon Church
Visitation: Sunday 2-6pm November 02, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Lois M. Eiermann (nee Spisak), age 79, Beloved wife of the late Donald G.; Loving mother of Donald R., Christine M. (late husband David Secrest), Bonnie M. Rocks (husband Richard), Mary Lou Harman (husband James), and Suzanne M. Moyer (husband Michael), and the late David, Keith, and Charles Joseph; Grandmother of Matthew R., Richard B., Caitlyn, Logan, and Gavin; Sister of Victoria Gurney and the late Lenore Brubaker and Rose Mary Leach. Funeral Mass at St. Paschal Baylon Church Monday, 9am. Private interment. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-6pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts in Mrs. Eiermann's name to Operation Smile, 6435 Tidewater Dr., Norfolk, W.V., 23509.


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Kennedy (nee Eady), Irma R.
September 13, 1924 - October 28, 2008
Elyria, OH

Memorial Service: Sunday 3 p.m. October 09, 2007 at St. John Lutheran Church
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery

Irma R. Kennedy (nee Eady), age 84, Loving wife of Robert J.; Dear mother of Bonnie Egan and the late Barbara Price; Grandmother of Kirsten and Justin Price; Mother-in-law of David Price of Wisconsin; Aunt of Bonnie Rothgery and Stephanie McPhail; Special friend to Molly Ionna and Benjamin McPolin. Memorial Service at St. John Lutheran Church Sunday, 3pm. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. John Lutheran Church, 4386 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid, OH, 44121. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Carome (nee Carrabine), Jeanne M.
Carome (nee Carrabine), Jeanne M.
December 31, 1925 - October 23, 2008
Ohio

Funeral Mass: Tuesday 10 a.m. October 28, 2008 at St. Ann Church
Visitation: Monday 4-8 p.m. October 27, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Jeanne Marie Carome (nee Carrabine), age 82, long-time resident of Cleveland Heights , Ohio died on October 23, 2008. Mrs. Carome was a long-time parishioner of St. Ann Catholic Church in Cleveland Heights and worked for many years in the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas. Loving mother of Kevin of Atlanta, GA, Patrick of Washington, DC, Michael (wife Gail) of Annandale, VA, Daniel of Cleveland Hts., OH, Brian (wife Lisa Coll) of Arlington, VA and Mary Delaney (husband Kevin) of Florence, KY; Grandmother of 16; Sister of Rosemary Ferrell (husband Jack) of Rancho Palos Verdes, CA, and Patricia Halloran (husband Jack) of Cleveland Hts., OH, and the late John Carrabine (wife Hazel of Highland Hts., OH); Aunt to many. Funeral Mass at St. Ann Church, Tuesday 10 a.m. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m. at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Road (at Belvoir Blvd.), S. Euclid, (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to Alzheimer's Association, Cleveland Area Chapter, P.O. Box 74924, Cleveland, OH 44194.


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Sanderson (nee Obrock), Clara M.
Sanderson (nee Obrock), Clara M.
July 14, 1916 - October 16, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Tuesday 11am October 21, 2008 at Lake View Cemetery
Interment: Lake View Cemetery

Clara M. Sanderson (nee Obrock), age 92, Beloved wife of the late Frank M.; Dear mother of Douglas G. and Dennis L. (wife Martha); Grandmother of Pamela Garcia, Agatha Sanderson, and Rachel Sanderson Craven; Great grandmother of 4. Graveside Service at Lake View Cemetery (Mayfield & Kenilworth Rds., Cleveland Heights) Tuesday, 11am. Please meet at Mayfield Road gate. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.


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Served with Honor - United States Military Veteran
 
Bortz, Paul D.
March 26, 1915 - October 12, 2008
Youngstown, OH

Interment: Knollwood Cemetery

Inurnment at Knollwood Cemetery Friday, October 17, 2008 at 1pm.


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Liptak (nee Franzolino), Olga M.
July 06, 1913 - October 06, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Interment: Knollwood Cemetery

Olga Mary Liptak (nee Franzolino), age 95, died on October 6, 2008. Loving wife of the late Joseph J.; Dear mother of Joel (wife Zel) and Leonard (wife Nancy); Devoted grandmother of Joseph, Donald, Natalie, and Nathan. She is survived by her brother John. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Anthony and Sal and her sisters, Elvira, Helen, and Lila. A private Memorial Mass will be held. The family suggests memorial gifts to The Carmelite Monastery, 3176 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Shoemaker (nee Whited), Catherine W.
September 24, 1914 - October 05, 2008
Schenectady, NY

Interment: Lakeview Cemetery

Services to be announced.


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Whall, Marie C.
September 26, 1928 - September 30, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Saturday 10am October 11, 2008 at St. Malachi Church (W. 25th & Detroit Ave.)
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Marie C. Whall, born September 26, 1928, died September 30, 2008. Marie was a devoted daughter to the late Richard and Anna Whall; Sister to the late Dorothy Kertis (nee Whall) and a loving aunt to five nieces and nephews. As a graduate of Beaumont School for Girls, Case Western Reserve (Mather), and Katharine Gibbs School, she was employed as an executive secretary to the president of National Acme for over 20 years. Marie was a kind and charitable person spending her retirement years giving to others. She volunteered at the Malachi House and then turned her focus to St. Augustine Manor where she most recently served as a Eucharistic minister. Marie touched many lives through her charitable work and her love of music, reading, and knitting. Funeral Mass at St. Malachi Church (W. 25th St. and Detroit Ave.) Saturday, 10am. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Augustine Manor, 7801 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44102, St. Malachi Church, 2459 Washington AVe., Cleveland, OH, 44113, or Beaumont School for Girls, 3301 N. Park Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH, 44118. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Served with Honor - United States Military Veteran
 
Falkenhof, Harold H.
August 17, 1909 - September 30, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Interment: Mentor Cemetery

Harold Falkenhof, age 99, passed away September 30, 2008. Beloved husband of the late Mary; Loving father of Jack Falkenhof (wife Anne) and Iris Waltz; Grandfather of Mary Anne Deatrich. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Kurkovskaya , Mariya
May 25, 1926 - September 24, 2008
Azerbajian

Religious Service: Friday 1pm September 26, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday 12:30-1:00 pm September 26, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Mt. Olive Cemetery


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Bloomquist (nee Stelle), Marguerite E.
February 24, 1929 - September 17, 2008
Chicago, IL

Memorial Service: Saturday, 12 noon September 27, 2008 at Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian
Marguerite E. Bloomquist (nee Stelle), age 79, Beloved wife of Richard A.; Dear mother of Richard "Rick" Edward, Allen Harding, and Timothy Eric; Sister of Edward Stelle. Memorial Service at Forest Hill Church, Presbyterian, 3031 Monticello Blvd. (at Lee), Cleveland Heights, Saturday, September 27th, 12 noon. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Rumbaugh, Michael Paul
September 22, 1970 - September 16, 2008
South Euclid, OH

Memorial Service: Thursday 2pm September 18, 2008 at South Euclid Hillcrest United Methodist Church
Visitation: Thursday 1-2pm September 18, 2008 at South Euclid Hillcrest United Methodist Church
Interment: Mt. Calvary Cemetery (Dutch Hill, PA)

Michael P. Rumbaugh, age 37, died September 16,2008 from complications of cancer. Loving son of Maggie and the late Dr. A. Jack Rumbaugh; Brother of David; Nephew of Byron Rumbaugh (wife Denise) and Mary Stahl (husband Bob). Michael enjoyed playing golf and archery. He was employed by Transtar Industries. Memorial Service Thursday, 2pm at South Euclid Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 1534 South Green Rd., South Euclid where the family will receive friends Thursday, 1pm until time of service. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH, 44119. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Chicris, May
December 29, 1923 - September 12, 2008
Cleveland, OH

May Chicris, age 84, died on September 12, 2008. She is survived by her loving relatives and friends. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice Care at Menorah Park, 27100 Cedar Rd., Beachwood, OH, 44122. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home and Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Fleming (nee Hartup), Nancy Irene
Fleming (nee Hartup), Nancy Irene
December 21, 1932 - September 10, 2008
Fremont, OH

Memorial Service: Monday 1pm September 15, 2008 at Church of the Saviour
Visitation: Sunday 3-7pm September 14, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Private

Nancy Fleming (nee Hartup), age 75, Beloved wife of Ronald B. Fleming M.D.; Mother of James Charles of West Berlin, VT, Stephen Douglas of New York, NY, and John David of Cypress, CA; Grandmother of Nathaniel and Fiona of West Berlin, VT; Sister of Dr. Willard Hartup of St. Paul, MN, Mary Hartup of Denver, CO, and Sarah Hartup of Colorado Springs, CO. She was born in Fremont, OH but grew up in Wapakoneta, OH. A 1954 graduate of Baldwin-Wallace College, Nancy taught junior high school mathematics for five years before starting to raise her family. During the '60's Nancy started a forty year participation in what was then known as Living Room Learning and became very active in the Women's Association for Continuing Education of Case Western Reserve University (now A.C.E.). For several years she co-chaired the annual book sale at CWRU and in 1984 she received the Grizella Shepherd Memorial Award for outstanding service to CWRU in the field of continuing education for adults. Nancy enjoyed playing tennis most of her life and was a supporter of women's sports and Title IX. She discovered running in the mid 1970's and won many race trophies and prizes over the next several years. In 1974, she began volunteering at the Cleveland Museum of Natural History in the Cultural Anthropology department where she continued as a research assistant until her retirement in 1992. She was awarded the Kent Hale Smith Award for Voluntary Service from the Museum in June 1982. Her major interest the last fifteen years was researching her family history. She was a member of the East Cuyahoga Genealogical Society and the Northeast Ohio Computer Aided Genealogical Society. The family will receive friends Sunday, 3-7pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. Memorial Service Monday, 1pm at Church of the Saviour, 2537 Lee Road, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to Church of the Saviour or Baldwin-Wallace College.


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Gutmann (nee Schwachenwald), Evelyn
March 01, 1917 - September 08, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Wednesday 1pm September 10, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Wednesday 10am-time of service September 10, 2007 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery

Evelyn Gutmann (nee Schwachenwald), age 91, Beloved wife of 66 years to Ellsworth A.; Loving mother of the late Alwin; Mother-in-law of Betty; Aunt of Gail Stang (husband Paul) and Ronald Schwachenwald (wife Lois); Youngest daughter of the late Paul and Helen Schwachenwald. Funeral Service Wenesday, 1pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Road (at Belvoir Blvd), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends Wednesday, 10am until time of service. Interment Knollwood Cemetery. The family suggests memorial gifts to Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2154 SOM Center Rd., Mayfield Heights, OH, 44124.


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Loftus, Noel Ann
April 26, 1919 - September 03, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Interment: Calvary Cemetery

Services for Miss Loftus were private.


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Swisher (nee Grygo), Cecile M.
September 09, 1920 - August 27, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Cecile M. Swisher (nee Grygo), age 87, Beloved wife of 66 years to James P.; Loving mother of Sally Frantz (husband Michael) and Susan Swisher; Sister of Ted Grygo and the late Janet Grygo. Service will be private. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH, 44119. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Vilem (nee Vatti), Mary
August 15, 1914 - August 21, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Saturday 11am August 30, 2008 at Our Lady of Peace Church
Mary Vilem (nee Vatti), age 94, Beloved wife of 72 years to Steven (deceased 3/5/08); Cherished mother of Annette Vilem Cicatelli and Richard Steven Vilem (wife Kathy); Devoted grandmother of Mark Vilem (wife Chris, deceased), Lynne Way (husband Matt), Charisse Mary Cicatelli Long, and Craig Steven Cicatelli; Loving great grandmother of Grace and Elaine Vilem, and Henry Steven, Reed and Sam Way. Funeral Mass Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Our Lady of Peace Church, 12601 Shaker Blvd. (at 126th St.), 11am. Please meet at Church. Interment private. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home and Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Coburn, Miles M.
September 23, 1949 - August 16, 2008
Philadelphia, PA

Funeral Mass: Thursday 11am August 21, 2008 at Gesu Church
Visitation: Wednesday 4-8pm August 20, 2008 at Dolan Science Center of John Carroll University
Miles M. Coburn, age 58, Beloved husband of Peggy Spaeth; Dear father of Kevin and Rosey; Son of Donald J.,M.D. and Elaine K.(nee Kernaghan); Dear brother of James D. (wife, Marty Grey), Catherine Costello (husband Daniel), Howard (wife Anne), Patrick, Christopher (wife Nancy), and Mary Rose Sullivan (husband Mark);Uncle of 27. Survived by his dog Calypso. Funeral Mass at Gesu Church, 2470 Miramar Blvd., University Hts. Thursday, 11:00 AM. The family will receive friends at The Dolan Science Center of John Carroll University, 20700 North Park Blvd., University Hts., OH, 44118 Wednesday, 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Project Que, C/O The President's Office at John Carroll University or the environmental charity of your choice. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Served with Honor - United States Military Veteran
 
Singer, Robert D.
April 03, 1949 - August 15, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Interment: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery

Robert D. Singer, age 59, Beloved husband of Karen (nee Thompson); Dear son of Theodore and the late Winifred; Son-in -law of Bruce and Mary Ruth Thompson; Dear brother of Miriam Atkisson (husband John), Leonard (wife Linda), and George (wife Jean); Uncle and Great Uncle of many. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, OH, Wednesday, August 20 at 11AM. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.


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Tetzlaff, Glen Arthur
November 03, 1978 - August 14, 2008
Canton, OH

Funeral Mass: Tuesday 11am August 19, 2008 at Our Lady of Peace Church
Interment: Private

Glen Arthur Tetzlaff, age 29, died August 14 after a brief struggle with cancer. Beloved husband of Ashley (nee Shaw); Dear son of Dr. John E. and Susan J. and son-in-law of Michael and Sally Shaw of Traverse City, MI; Dear brother of Roger (wife Natalie), John Jr., Laura, James, Christopher, and Emily; Grandson of Rita Suter and Pauline Harrison; Uncle; Nephew; Cousin; and Friend to many. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Peace Church, 12601 Shaker Blvd. (at 126th St.) Tuesday, 11am. Please meet at Church. Interment private. The family suggests memorial gifts to Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute, 9500 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44195. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500. Condolences at www.mahermelbourne.com.


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Ryan (nee Nickoson), Ethelmae
July 22, 1911 - August 08, 2008
Marysville, OH

Religious Service: Friday 11am August 08, 2008 at Acacia Memorial Park
Interment: Acacia Memorial Park


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Brown, Daniel
January 12, 1923 - July 29, 2008
Glasgow, Scotland

Visitation: Thursday 4-8pm July 31, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Daniel Brown, age 85, Beloved husband of Alice E. (nee Ewing) and Nancy Sague Brown (both deceased); Dear father of Ruth Ann Bailey (husband Earl), Kenneth G., Carol E., Robert D. (wife Erin), and the late James G.; Grandfather of 12; Great grandfather of 11. The family will receive friends Thursday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500.


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Bucko, Margaret Jane
February 18, 1920 - July 08, 2008
Mingo Junction, OH

Funeral Mass: Friday 12pm July 11, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Friday 10-11:30am July 11, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Margaret Jane Bucko, age 88, Sister of the following deceased: Mary Agnes, Steven, Michael, and Joseph; Loving aunt of Michael Shreve. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church Friday, 12pm. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 10-11:30am at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500.


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Dziedzic, Frank J.
Dziedzic, Frank J.
January 15, 1923 - July 02, 2008
New Salem, PA

Funeral Mass: Monday 10am July 07, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Sunday 2-6pm July 06, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Calvary Cemetery

Frank J. Dziedzic, age 85, Beloved husband of Josephine (nee Priolisi); Loving father of Lucy Conley (husband James) and Edward Wickersham (wife Katherine); Grandfather of Jimmy, Chris, Tina, and Danny; Great grandfather of 12; Brother of Edward, Susie, Helen, Betty, and the late Stanley, and Walter. Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church Monday, 10am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-6pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119.


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Daly (nee Andrews), Rhae Jean
September 21, 1921 - July 02, 2008
Oak Park, IL

Rhae Jean Daly (nee Andrews), age 86, Beloved wife of the late Elwood; Dear mother of Michael (wife Seeta) of Westwood, NJ and Barbara Daly of University Heights, OH. The family suggests memorial gifts to Geauga Humane Society, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072-9646. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Nemeth, Ernest S.
October 05, 1930 - June 25, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Ernest S. Nemeth, age 77, Beloved husband of the late Josephine (nee Takacs); Loving father of Nan Sullivan (husband Hugh), Sally Carcioppolo (husband Eugene) and Andrew (wife Denice); Cherished grandfather of Gino (wife Kristy), Desiree, and Andy Carcioppolo and Rebecca, and A.J. Nemeth; Dearest father-in-law of Peter Stavros. A U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a U.S. Naval ceremony will be conducted where he will be Buried at Sea. The family suggests memorial gifts in Ernie's memory to St. Patrick's Church, c/o Fr. Mark DiNardo, 3602 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, OH, 44113. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home and Cremation Service (216)382-4500. Condolences at www.mahermelbourne.com.


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Vilem (nee Kendall), Christine M.
November 06, 1966 - June 17, 2008
Rochester, NY

Religious Service: Saturday 10:30am June 21, 2008 at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd
Visitation: Friday 5-9pm June 20, 2008 at Maher- Melbourne Funeral Home
Christine M. Vilem, age 41, Beloved wife of Mark R.; Dear mother of Grace and Elaine; Daughter of Don and Kathleen Kendall; Sister of Brian (wife Kristin) and Lori Cockerill (husband Craig); Aunt of Nathan and Jordann Cockerill and Henry, Reed, and Sam Way; Daughter-in-law of Rich and Kathy Vilem; Sister-in-law of Lynne Way (husband Matt). Funeral Service Saturday, 10:30 am at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 8235 Memphis Avenue, Brooklyn, OH. Please meet at the Church. The family will receive friends Friday, 5-9pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to National Alliance on Mental Illness, Cleveland Foodbank, or Church World Service.

National Alliance on Mental Illness PO Box 759155 Baltimore, MD 21275-9155 Cleveland Food Bank 15500 S. Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, OH 44119 Church World Service 28606 Phillips St. PO Box 968 Elkhart, IN 46515

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Lose-Dreiling, Marie F.
January 21, 1917 - June 11, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Monday 9:30am June 16, 2008 at St. Clare Church
Visitation: Sunday 2-7pm June 15, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Calvary Cemetery

Marie F. Dreiling (nee Gestl), age 91, Beloved wife of Rudolph F. Dreiling and Joseph J. Lose (both deceased); Dear mother of Joseph W. Lose (wife Ann), June M. Canzone (husband Raymond), Donald G. Lose (wife Nancy), and Michael F. Dreiling (wife Shou Shen); Stepmother of Mary Koesel (husband Dennis, deceased), Ann Lose (husband Joseph), Lucy Woyshville (husband William), Margaret Faber (husband William), Thomas Dreiling (wife Nancy), and the late Sally Kuhn and Joseph Dreiling; Grandmother and Great grandmother; Sister of Hildegarde "Tillie" Pecsar, Theresa Sikora, and the late John and Albert Gestl. Funeral Mass at St. Clare Church Monday, 9:30am. Interment Calvary Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 2-7pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid, (216)382-4500.


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Embrescia, Fred
Embrescia, Fred
December 15, 1916 - June 10, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Saturday 11am June 14, 2008 at St. Gregory the Great Church
Visitation: Friday 2-8pm June 13, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Saints Cemetery

Fred Embrescia, age 91, Beloved husband of the late Mary (nee Zingale); Dear father of James (wife Christina), Thomas (wife Judith), and Connie Knaack (husband Kevin); Grandfather of 11; Great grandfather of 7; Brother of Thomas, James, Anthony, and Josephine Ferrante, and the following deceased: Mary Minnissale, Frank, Michael, and Connie Ristagno. Funeral Mass at St. Gregory the Great Church Saturday, 11am. Interment All Saints Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 2-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid, (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 South Waterloo Rd., Cleveland, OH, 44110 or The Gathering Place, 23300 Commerce Park, Cleveland, OH, 44122.


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Amaddio, Anthony C.
November 07, 1923 - May 27, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Friday 10:30am May 30, 2008 at Gesu Church
Visitation: Thursday 2-4 & 6-8pm May 29, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Lake View Cemetery

Anthony C. Amaddio, age 84, Beloved husband of Mildred (nee Gufreda); Dear father of Lynn Porcello, Mark (wife Barbara), Gregory (wife Felice), Anthony B. (wife Maureen), Teresa, Janet Cross (husband Tom), and Michelle Davis (husband Bill); Grandfather of 21; Great grandfather of 5. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:30 am at Gesu Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. The family suggests memorial gifts to St. Dominic Elementary School, 3455 Norwood Rd., Shaker Hts., OH, 44122.


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Staggers (nee Evans), Susan M.
Staggers (nee Evans), Susan M.
February 14, 1952 - May 26, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Memorial Service: Friday 3pm May 30, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday 2-3pm May 30, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Susan M. Staggers (nee Evans), age 56, Beloved wife of Larry; Loving mother of Ron, Kayla, and Russell; Sister of Linda. Memorial Service Friday, 3pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500 where the family will receive friends Friday, 2pm until time of service.


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Richards, Lavinia Ann
December 30, 1925 - May 15, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Friday 10:30 am. May 23, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday 10 -10:30am May 23, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery


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Gacka (nee Caveney), Nadine M.
June 13, 1924 - May 08, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Monday 10:30am May 12, 2008 at St. Paschal Baylon Church
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Nadine M. Gacka (nee Caveney), age 84, Beloved wife of the late Raymond R.; Dear mother of Mark (wife Mary) and Jeff (wife Sue); Stepmother of Timothy (wife Patti); Grandmother of Bryan, Stephen, Patrick and Kevin; Sister of Jeanne Opalach. Funeral Mass at St. Paschal Baylon Church Monday, 10:30am. Please meet at Church. Interment All Souls Cemetery. NO VISITATION. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Catholic Charities, 1404 E. Ninth St., 8th Floor, Cleveland, OH, 44114. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.


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Lowe, James R.
June 05, 1950 - May 05, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Friday 11am May 09, 2008 at NewSong Church
Visitation: Thursday 2-4 & 6-8pm May 08, 2008 at NewSong Church
Interment: Western Reserve Memorial Gardens

Celebrating the life of James R. Lowe, age 57, who went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2008. Beloved husband of 31 years to Karen; Loving father of Kristi Miller (husband Ross) and Marcy Reksten (husband Mike); Grandfather of Chloe Miller; Brother of Richard (wife Sue) and the late Susan Alexander; Brother-in-law to Ron Alexander; Uncle to nieces and nephews. Funeral Service at NewSong Church, 4799 Lander Rd., Orange Village, OH 44022 Friday, 11am where the family will receive friends Thursday, 2-4 & 6-8pm. Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens. The family suggests memorial gifts to The Greater Cleveland Chapter of the American Red Cross.


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Cozza (nee Betti), Concetta
March 01, 1914 - April 28, 2008
Sicily

Religious Service: Friday 1:30pm May 02, 2008 at Knollwood Cemetery
Visitation: Friday 12:30-1pm May 02, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Knollwood Cemetery

Concetta "Connie" Cozza (nee Betti), Loving wife of the late Salvatore; Loving mother of JoAnn Carpenter, Louise Krutko, and Martha Arnold (husband Sam); Loving nana to Christopher and Scott Carpenter, Connie Zwegat, Daniel and John Krutko, Sarah Rowe, and Rebecca and Joshua Arnold; Loving great grandmother; Sister of John, Joseph, Anthony and Frank Betti and the following deceased: Martha Ineman, Mike, Peter, Thomas, Sam and Philip Betti; Aunt; Great aunt; Great great aunt. The family will receive friends Friday, 12:30-1pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. Graveside Service Friday, 1:30pm at Knollwood Cemetery.


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Dunbar, Jackson G.
December 11, 1918 - April 25, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Memorial Service: Saturday 1pm May 17, 2008 at Lyndhurst Presbyterian Church
Jackson G. Dunbar, age 89, Beloved husband of Lois (nee Gasker); Dear father of Joyce Chevrier (husband Dennis) and Jane Havis (husband Mark); Dear grandfather of Alison, Jennifer and Christina Chevrier and Christopher and Jenna Havis. Memorial Service at Lyndhurst Community Presbyterian Church, 5312 Mayfield Road, Saturday, May 17 at 1pm. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home and Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Rodgers, Kathleen
February 23, 1940 - April 16, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Tuesday 12pm April 22, 2008 at St. Philomena Church
Visitation: Private , at
Interment: All Souls Cemetery


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Kerr (nee Bowens), Mary A.
January 01, 1917 - April 15, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Saturday 11:30am April 19, 2008 at St. Clare Church
Visitation: Friday 4-8pm April 18, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Mary A. Kerr (nee Bowens), Beloved wife of 56 years to Maurice A.; Loving mother of Beth Horvath (husband Jim); Grandmother of Mark, Pat and Tim; Sister of the following deceased: Martin, John and Robert Bowens. Funeral Mass at St. Clare Church Saturday, 11:30am. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119 or Slovene Home for the Aged, 18621 Neff Rd., Cleveland, OH 44119.


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Draviam (nee Samuel), Padma
November 24, 1922 - April 09, 2008
India

Religious Service: Saturday 10am April 12, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Visitation: Friday 6-9pm April 11, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: Lake View Cemetery


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Anderson (nee Malone), Annamae
June 19, 1915 - April 04, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Memorial Service: Saturday 9:30am June 14, 2008 at St. Gregory the Great Church
Interment: Private

Annamae Anderson(nee Malone),age 92 Beloved wife of the late Alexander; Dear mother of Maryann Falco(husband Art); Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth of Washington D.C. & Bridget. Interment private. A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial gifts to Ursuline Sisters Retirement Fund, 2600 Lander Rd., Pepper Pike,OH, 44124. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service(216)382-4500.


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Nemeth (nee Wallo), Barbara W.
October 27, 1921 - March 30, 2008
Hungary


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Doane, Miles J.
August 03, 1963 - March 28, 2008
South Lyon, MI


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Mocnik, Donald L.
August 30, 1928 - March 27, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Funeral Mass: Monday 12:30pm March 31, 2008 at St. Margaret Mary Church
Visitation: Sunday 4-8pm March 30, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: All Souls Cemetery

Donald L. Mocnik, age 79, Beloved husband of Patricia (nee Larko); Devoted father of Don, Marie Simms (husband Ron), Joe (Judy Henschel), Fran Cunningham (husband Jamie), Joanne Vila (husband Gregg), Tom, Betty Hocevar (husband Jim) and the late Rosemary; Loving grandfather of Brittany, Anthony, Matt, Jenny, Grace, JJ, Meghan, Gabbie and Kristen: Cherished brother of Marion Croak (husband Phil), John Marinko (wife Kathy) and Frank (deceased) (wife Millie). Funeral Mass at St. Margaret Mary Church Monday, 12:30pm. Interment All Souls Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, 4-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to St. Margaret Mary Church, 4217 Bluestone Rd., South Euclid, OH 44121.


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Balfour, Flora E.
November 13, 1927 - March 20, 2008
Boston, MA

Interment: Blue Hill Cemetery (Braintree, MA)

Flora E. "Betty" Balfour, age 80, Daughter of the late Wyman, Sr. and Flora; Loving sister of Wyman, Jr. (wife Shirley), William (wife Ann), Robert (wife Virginia), Priscilla, and the late Margaret Lemme; Aunt of 18 nieces and nephews. Funeral Service to be held in South Weymouth, MA. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.


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Bertram (nee Pinnington), Nora P.
March 31, 1921 - March 13, 2008
England

Nora P. Bertram (nee Pinnington), age 86, Beloved wife of the late Karl; Dear mother of Betsy, Margaret and Virginia. A private service was held. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Szava, Suzanne R.
December 05, 1945 - March 11, 2008
Germany


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Rogers (nee Gradwohl), Violet E.
Rogers (nee Gradwohl), Violet E.
December 16, 1923 - March 09, 2008
Bridgeport, OH

Violet E. Rogers (nee Gradwohl), age 84, Beloved wife of 66 years to James H.; Dear mother of Bradford (wife Patricia); Cherished grandmother of Amy and Andrew; Daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Platz; Loving sister of Ann, Elsie, Mary and Mary. Retired employee of Gould, Inc. Memorial Service and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations in Violet's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Vilem, Steven
Vilem, Steven
August 19, 1910 - March 05, 2008
Czechoslovakia

Funeral Mass: Wednesday 11am March 12, 2008 at Our Lady of Peace Church
Interment: Private

Steven Vilem, age 97, Beloved husband for 72 years to Mary (nee Vatti); Cherished father of Annette Vilem Cicatelli and Richard Steven Vilem (wife Kathy); Devoted grandfather of Mark Vilem (wife Chris), Lynne Way (husband Matt), Craig Steven Cicatelli and Charisse Cicatelli Long; Loving great-grandfather of Grace and Elaine Vilem, Henry Steven, Reed, and Sam Way; Dear sister of Erma Nagy. Funeral Mass Wednesday, 11am at Our Lady of Peace Church. Interment private. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home & Cremation Service (216)382-4500.


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Zorn, Inga M.
August 29, 1918 - March 05, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Tuesday 10am March 25, 2008 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church
Interment: St. John Lutheran Cemetery

Inga M. Zorn, age 89, daughter of the late Carl and Johanna Zorn; sister of the following deceased: Edward, Loretta, Doris, Elinor and Henrietta; aunt to nine nieces and nephews; great and great great aunt to many. Inga graduated from Western Reserve University with a degree in Library Science. She loved books and reading. Inga retired from Klein News in Cleveland in 1983. Memorial service at Mount Olive Lutheran Church, 2392 Noble Road, Tuesday 10 a.m. Arrangements by Maher-Malbourne Funeral Home (216)382-4500.


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Patterson, Joan A.
June 04, 1919 - February 28, 2008
Cleveland, OH

Religious Service: Monday 2pm March 03, 2008 at Acacia Memorial Park
Interment: Acacia Memorial Park


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Maddock, Karl Leroy
March 25, 1924 - February 23, 2008
North Ridgeville, OH

Memorial Service: TBA , at TBA
Interment: North Ridgeville Center Cemetery


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Engler, Ulrich
Engler, Ulrich
July 11, 1925 - February 17, 2008
Hamburg, Germany

Religious Service: Friday 10:30am February 22, 2008 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Visitation: Thursday 6-8pm February 21, 2008 at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home
Interment: St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Ulrich Engler, age 82, born July 11,1925 in Hamburg, Germany. Beloved husband of 35 years to Carol C. (nee Cowgill); Loving father of Kyle C. Engler (husband Daniel Lau), Elizabeth E. Modic (husband Mark), Margret A.T. Engler (husband Brendan Lambrix); Grandfather of Paige, Clay, Brock, Mason, Fiona and Channing; Brother of Ursula Ibler, Marianne Curjel and Thomas Lengstorf. Ulrich was Past Master of the Windemere Masonic Lodge#388. He was Past Junior Warden and member of the Men's Council of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. An architect for over 40 years in the Cleveland area, he enjoyed fly fishing, photography, stained glass designing and attending Severance Hall. Memorial Service Friday, 10:30am at St. Paul's Episcopal Church. The family will receive friends Thursday, 6-8pm at Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 4274 Mayfield Rd. (at Belvoir Blvd.), South Euclid (216)382-4500. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial gifts to Parkinson Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018 or St. Paul's Episcopal Church General Fund, 2747 Fairmount Blvd., Cleveland Heights, OH 44106.


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