RICHARD M. JOKKEL SR.
April 2, 1937 - February 25, 2015
Richard M. Jokkel Sr.
Dearly beloved father of Richard Jr., Linda, Jason; Dearest brother of Charles Jr.(Ann), Edward (Felicia), Diane Rafal (Robert); Dear uncle of Jackie Robbins, Christine Kenski, David, Edward Jr., Steven, Michelle Burdette; Dear great-uncle.
Service: Tuesday March 3 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home and 11:30 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) Monday 4-7 p.m.
Interment: Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery
JAMES R. KATHRAY
July 23, 1935 - February 22, 2015
James R. Kathary age 79, of Mentor, passed away on February 22. Dearly beloved companion of Paul Barnhart; Dearest brother of Marjorie Masters; Dear uncle of Carol Kuchta.
Private services were held.
JOSEPH L. LEFELHOC
December 11, 1925 - February 20, 2015
Joseph L. Lefelhoc, 89, was called to his heavenly home, Feb. 20, 2015, passing peacefully in his sleep at his home in Concord Township, where he had resided for 57 years. Joe was born Dec. 11, 1925, the oldest child of Joseph and Matilda Lefelhoc of Painesville, OH. A veteran, Joe proudly served in the U.S. Navy after which he married Janice (Jan)) Mellinger, Nov. 28, 1947. They were married for 64 years before her death, Feb. 28, 2010. Joe retired in 1988 from Dairymens, Painesville, enabling him to spend many happy hours with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was an accomplished craftsman, making intricate, detailed replicas of ships, one of which was displayed in the Fairport Harbor Lighthouse Museum. An avid Steelers fan, he also enjoyed football, Nascar, gardening and reading. Survivors include: son, James Lefelhoc of Painesville; daughter, KathyJo (John) Doeing of Fairport Harbor; grandchildren, Nina Lefelhoc, Shelia Hill, Melissa (Mark) Maltry, Jennifer (Steve) Dowd and Joseph (Molly) Doeing; and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Joseph Glenn Lefelhoc; parents, Joseph and Matilda Lefelhoc; 3 brothers and 1 sister.
No calling hours or funeral services will be observed.
Interment will be in Riverside Cemetery, Painesville.
ANNABEL V. FERRARO
April 22, 1935 - February 19, 2015
Annabel V. Ferraro (nee Kedzierski) age 79.
Dearly beloved wife of William (deceased); Dearest mother of Anna Livingston (Bob), Bill Ferraro; Loving grandmother of Rob (Danelle), Ryan (Kendra), Travis (Chelsea), Marshall, Kendall, Kirsten; Great-grandmother of 4; Dear sister of Alice Zenda, Rose Shorf. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. You will always be in our hearts.
SERVICE: Saturday February 21 at 2:00 p.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Saturday 11-2 p.m.
INTERMENT: Brooklyn Hts., Cemetery
ANDREW M. MILLER
March 19, 1924 - February 18, 2015
Andrew M. Miller age 90 of Painesville.
Dearly beloved husband Frances (nee Barber); Loving father of Allan (Diane), and Kevin; Dearest grandfather of Katie, GG, Averia Steigerwald; Dear brother of Betty Kocab; Dear son of Margaret Reichart and Andrew Miller (both deceased). Andrew was a builder and worked at Miller Pools for 21 years.
ROBERT RAEDER
May 11, 1951 - February 18, 2015
Robert Raeder
Beloved son of Joseph and Marilyn (nee Magri); Dearest brother of Richard (Diana), Debbie Klenotic (Gary); Dear uncle of Jamie Piechowski (Ken), Sarah Klenotic, Daniel Klenotic, Melanie McIntyre (Brad); Great-uncle of Allison and Luke Piechowski; Dear friend of many and his cat Elvis.
SERVICE: Tuesday February 24 at 11:00 a.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE) where family will receive friends Monday 4-8 p.m.
AGNES E. NUGENT
January 9, 1923 - February 17, 2015
Agnes E. Nugent
Dearest aunt of Thomas Tanno, Beth A. Cerveny, John Wavrzacz, Virginia Nero, Joseph Wavrzacz, Terri Fuller, and many other nieces and nephews; Dear sister of Patrick Nugent, Elizabeth Nero, Margaret Wavrzacz, Ann Tanno (all deceased).
MAE FERGUSON
SEPTEMBER 4, 1941 - FEBRUARY 15, 2015
Mae Louise Ferguson (née Breitinger) of Concord Township, Ohio, passed away February 15th after a 13 month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mae was born at Dixie Hospital in Hampton, Virginia, September 4, 1941, the daughter of E. Allen and Gertrude (Trudi) Breitinger. When Mae was two years old her family moved to Berea, Ohio where she grew up and attended Berea High School (’59.) She was a National Honor Society student, active in the Future Teachers of America and many school plays. Mae graduated from Baldwin Wallace College (B.S.) in 1963. Mae began her teaching career in Berea and later moved to the South Euclid-Lyndhurst system. She married Charles David Ferguson in 1966 and moved to McConnelsville, Ohio in 1967. Mae taught third grade at McConnelsville and started their special education program. In 1973 she stepped away from teaching to start a family and gave birth to Andrew David (Katherine) and in 1975 to Benjamin William (Asami.) The family relocated to Concord Township, Ohio in 1976. Mae completed a Master’s Degree specializing in gifted education at Cleveland State University in 1990. Mae spent many summers on Cape Cod and grew to love the Cape. Later in life she split her time between Ohio and Cape Cod. Mae travelled the world but however far away she went, she always seemed to be on her way back to the Cape and to Cold Storage Beach. Mae became an accomplished artist specializing in water color painting. She enjoyed tennis, skiing and bridge. In 2008 Mae became ‘Grammie Mae’ with the birth of her granddaughter Josette Marietta Ferguson. Mae is survived by her sister, Carol B Barnes and brother, James Breitinger (Talitha) and was preceded in death by both parents and her elder brother Allen Breitinger. Mae was known for her tremendous positivity and sense of humor. Strangers were just friends she hadn’t met yet. Whether at the Great Wall of China or the grocery store, she could get to know someone’s life story in 4 minutes. Mae was known for her quiet generosity. In the midst of her radiation and chemotherapy, Mae would always ask other cancer patients about their illness. Despite the severity of of her illness, she would, without fail, tell them that she would pray for them. Mae left this world surrounded by family and friends in her home. The strength of her faith powered her throughout her life and over the course of her battle with cancer. She was fond of saying“God’s in my pocket.” Mae is in God’s pocket now.
A celebration honoring Mae will be held Hope Ridge Methodist Church April 25. The service will officially start at 1:00 PM but, in honor of Mae’s approach to punctuality, will not commence until 1:06 PM. We ask that donations be directed in Mae’s honor to Hope Ridge United Methodist Church or University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center. Hope Ridge United Methodist Church 9870 Johnnycake Ridge Road Mentor, OH 44060, University Hospitals Institutional Relations & Development 11100 Euclid Avenue, MCCO-5062 Cleveland, OH 44106-9845
GEORGE A. GUYTON
March 9, 1920 - February 12, 2015
George A. Guyton, 94, of Munson Township passed away peacefully on February 12, 2015. Born March 9, 1920, George came from humble beginnings in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. Hearing his call to serve his country at age 22, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. George is a WWII veteran of 75 bombing missions over enemy territory. He served as a Flight Engineer/Gunner on B25s in the Army Air Corps, 12th Bomb Group, 434th Squadron, the EARTHQUAKERS, in the China, Burma, India Theater. He went from a Pennsylvania farm, to serving his country, marrying his beloved wife Dorothy, raising three daughters and putting satellites into space. He lived the American Dream. George is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy M. Guyton. He is survived by his daughters: Dianne G. Blair (William), Linda G. Blair (John), Karen KG Porter (John); His 6 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren,
who's company he greatly enjoyed. We are richer for having him as Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather and Friend. His kindness, love and smile will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be interred in Mentor Municipal Cemetery on Memorial Day Weekend 2015.