Norma Ruth Curtis (nee Brooks), age 88, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022.  Beloved and committed wife of David for 71 years.  Loving mother of Sheri, Richard (Linda), Mark, Rex (Lois), and Scott (Kim).  Dearest grandmother of Lorien, Eric, David, Rachel, Leah, Shane, Courtney, Jessica, Anna, Brittany, John-Mark (deceased), Lexie, Matthew, Ali, and Nik, and great grandmother of many.  Sister of Glenn (deceased), Clayre (deceased), Peggy, Gaynell, and Beverly...

KATHERINE ROSE KOLAKOWSKI, passed away on September 13, 2022 peacefully in her sleep. She was 8 days away from celebrating her 82nd birthday. Kathy, Butchy, Sister Mary Katherine, Doughnut Kathy, as she was affectionately known by family, friends and co-workers. Led a productive life in the food service industry and was a member of the UFCW (retired 1997). Member of faith at St. Basil the Great, Volunteer member for the City of Brecksville senior center where she enjoyed making lunch salads...

Eileen V. Nestor (nee Hamill), of Cleveland Ohio, passed away at the age of 91 on 9/13/22. Born in Detroit, MI, a graduate of Marygrove College in Detroit, she was a community theatre actress, commercial model (magazine and newspaper), mother of six children and many beloved cats over the years. Later she taught at Barbizon Modeling for 15 years until her retirement in 1990. She enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer. She loved a challenging crossword, painting, and creating stained glass...

Arlene D. McKinnell of Brecksville, Ohio passed away on September 12, 2022 at the age of 97. Beloved wife of Robert A. for 71 years. Loving mother of Susan McKinnell (Dan Geiger), Barbara Kachmarik (Andrew), Roberta Jefferies (Kent) and Rebecca McKinnell. Dear grandmother of Diane McLaine (Scott), Bonnie Jefferies (Bryan Willham), Brian Jefferies (Jen), and Linda Jefferies. Great Grandmother of Ryan, Adam and Rachel McLaine, Alexander Willham, Tyler, Sandy, Emerson and Elliot...

PATRICIA ANNE BUTLER, age 93, on July 25, 2022, after a brief illness.  Longtime resident of Brecksville, OH and recent resident of Shelton, CT.  Beloved wife of the late Donald Butler for 67 years; loving mother of Robert, William (Linda), and David (Nancy); dear grandmother of Jack (Chelsea Turner), Grace, Gina and Evan; sister of the late Bertha Walton (Robert); aunt of Craig Comstock, Gayle Comstock, Chris Kuhr and Rev. Robert Walton.  Born in Cleveland to Minnie Evelyn...

Clayton Lee Ellenberger, age 38 of Broadview Hts., Ohio passed away suddenly Wednesday, August 31, 2022. He was born in Warriors Mark, PA on February 5, 1984 to Terry and Sherry Ellenberger. Beloved husband of Diana (nee Deitrick); Devoted father to daughters, Adalyn, Everleigh and Lainey; Loving brother of Buffy Garber (Ron); Dearest brother-in-law of Michelle Schreiber (Dan) and Mike Deitrick (Melissa), Favorite uncle of Brooklin and Derrick Garber, Grady, Maycie and Maggie Schreiber, and...

Kimberly Kotecki Ludwig, of Brecksville went to be with the Lord Sunday, August 21, 2022. Beloved wife of Frank Ludwig Jr., Loving mother of Franklin Ludwig, Devoted daughter of James and Mary Ann "Cindi" Berkes; Dearest sister of Deborah Hess (Michael), Kristan Kasczei (Greg) and Frederick Kotecki; Dear aunt of Frederick, Katherine, Christina, Michael and Andrew. Friends will be received at Nosek-McCreery Funeral Home, 8150 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, Ohio 44141 on Thursday,...

William Clyde Cleaver On Thursday, August 18, 2022, William Clyde Cleaver died. Born May 3, 1935 to Emily Jane and Richard Benton Cleaver in Chicago, Illinois. He graduated from Brecksville high school in 1954 and enlisted in the Navy. He served eight years and was trained in explosive ordinance disposal. He was stationed in Long Beach, California and Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. He was witness to the testing of atom bombs on the Bikini islands and sailed around Japan following the Korean...

EDWARD JOSEPH TELECKY JR., age 73, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022.  Beloved husband of Linda (nee Fox) for 45 years.  Loving father of Chris (Michelle) and Lindsay Brown (Mike).  Devoted papa of Jordan and Brady Brown.  Dear son of the late Edward and Anne.  Dearest brother-in-law of the late Debra Fox. Ed attended John Adams High school where he met his soulmate Linda. They ultimately married in 1977 after dating for 12 years. Eddie always loved American...

PAUL MERLE SHINKOVICH, age 80, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022.  Beloved husband of the late Marianne (nee Shimko).  Loving companion of Betty Chayka.  Dear cousin of Ann Johnston (Jim), Jill Vukovich (J.R. Ratkovsky), and John Saraya (Lisa).  Devoted friend and neighbor of many. Paul graduated in 1967 from Fenn College, now Cleveland State, with a degree in Civil Engineering.  He worked for Diamond Shamrock and Gliden ICI Autocolor until his retirement in...