Eugene Bernstein Sr.
August 4, 1933 - July 29, 2020
Beloved husband of the late Carole (nee Wheelan); cherished father of Eugene Bernstein Jr.; grandfather of William and Allison; brother in law of JoAnne Bernstein; dear uncle of Ron, Kenny and Steve. Eugene worked at Ganley Dodge as a General Manager.
Services: Monday, August 3, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church.
Family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday from 3-5 p.m.
Mary C. Walker
September 18, 1923 - July 24, 2020
Mary C. Walker (nee Cymbor), age 96 passed away peacefully on Friday, July 24, 2020. Loving mother of John M. and David R. (deceased); dearest sister of the following deceased: Monsignor John Cymbor, Ed, Zig, Joe, Blanche Sadowski, and Anna Fulks; beloved daughter of John and Dorothy Cymbor (nee Ackerman); dear aunt of many nieces and nephews; Treasured friend of many. Mary was an employee of AT&T for 40 years. She was always the life of the party and loved to tell jokes. Mary loved the Lord and her “Happy Place” was her church. Mary will be greatly missed by all.
Mass of Christian burial on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:15 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts. OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required.
Interment will take place at All Saints Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Heartland Hospice, Salvation Army, or a charity of your choice.
Alfred Phillips “ Big Al”
December 22, 1938 - July 23, 2020
Alfred Phillips “Big Al” passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Loving husband of Marilyn (nee Nadratowski); cherished father of Christine Peskar (John), Donna Phillips (deceased), and Alfred S. Phillips (Tammy); loving grandfather of Victoria Peskar, Mikaela Phillips, and Paige Phillips; dearest brother of Catherine McMahon (Rudder); dear uncle and great uncle. Alfred was a 20-year member of the Blue Knight Law Enforcement Motorcycle Group and the original owner of A& S Cycle.
The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (two blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday July 26, 2020 from 2-5 p.m.
Jerome Bremer
March 18, 1933 - July 8, 2020
Loving husband of Lynne (Nee Nungesser); cherished father of Andrew and Donna Chapman (Greg); grandfather of Jessica and Lindsey; great-grandfather of Stevie. He will deeply be missed by all his pets. Jerome was a US Army Veteran.
Private services will be held at a future date
Robert G. Vild
February 29, 1928 - July 1, 2020
Beloved husband of the late Betty (nee Andel); dearest father of Robert, Chris, and Lorraine Wright (Gregory); grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 5.
Helen Lawer
January 14, 1935 - June 24, 2020
Helen Gloria Lawer, age 85, formerly of Garfield Heights, Ohio, died on June 24, 2020 at the Oaks of Brecksville. Helen was born on January 14, 1935 in Snow Shoe, PA, the daughter of Steve and Mary Blazosky Kirko. On June 1, 1956, she married Merslaw “Bud” Lawer. Helen was a member of St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church in Brecksville. She enjoyed volunteering at Garfield High School Booster Club bingo and at Marymount Hospital. She also enjoyed gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 59 years, Bud, in 2015; sister, Gloria Patishnock; brothers, Steve Kirko and David Kirko. Helen is survived by her brother, Edward Kirko, of Old Saybrook, CT; daughter, Cynthia (James) Marn of Pickerington, OH; sons, Thomas Lawer of Broadview Heights and Brian Lawer of Garfield Heights; grandchildren, Melanie (Andrew) House, Riley (Mallory) Marn, Brock Lawer, and Jeffrey Lawer; and great-grandchildren, Archer House, Georgia Marn and Crosby Marn.
Services: Monday, June 29, 2020 prayers at 10:45 a.m. Liturgy at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Byzantine Catholic Church 8111 Brecksville Rd. Brecksville, OH 44141 (PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH). The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (two blocks south of Rockside) on Sunday from 4-6 p.m. Parastas will be at 5:00p.m.
John J. Ferko Jr.
May 24, 1960 - June 14, 2020
John J. Ferko Jr. age 60. Beloved son of John and Josephine Ferko (both deceased); dearest father of John Michael (Sarah), David Joseph (Jessica), and Kevin Christopher (Priscilla); loving grandfather of Amelia, Johnny Jr., Jackson, Mackenzie, David Jr., Alana, Adrianna, Remy, and Elijah; dearest brother of Deborah Jack (Charles) and James (Kathy); dear uncle of many. Private services will be held. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later time.
Helen Russin
August 19, 1931 - May 30, 2020
Helen Russin (nee Pivarnik) Beloved wife of the late Edward Russin; mother of Donna (deceased) and Edward Jr. (Denise); cherished grandmother of Dennis J. Bosze, Danielle and Amy Russin; dear aunt and great aunt.
Services Friday, June 5, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. (2 Blocks South of Rockside). The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
Antonette Cozzone
December 29, 1934 - May 27, 2020
Beloved daughter of Pierre and Elsie (nee Wachovec) (both deceased); dearest sister of Ginny Wojtowicz (John, Deceased), Phil (Mary, deceased), and Linda Lanterman (Dale); dear aunt and great aunt of many.
All Services private.
Jack T. Kiuchi
August 26, 1921 - May 27, 2020
Beloved husband of Anne (Hnanicek) (deceased); father of Lisa Sesko; grandfather of Erica Habart and Tim Sesko; son of Tsuneo and Miyo (nee Nakagawa) (both deceased); brother of James, Misako Ichikawa and Mary Shizuko (all deceased); uncle of Alan Ichikawa and Jeffrey Ichikawa.
Services were private