Deborah "Debbie" Elaine Sakacsi
Deborah "Debbie " Elaine Sakacsi
Was a caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.she passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 3,2024 at the age of 64.
Debbie was born on March 19,1960 to loving parents in Cleveland Ohio. She was a bundle of joy from the beginning. Debbie was proceeded in death by her parents William and Cynthia Dunbar, sister Cynthia Dian Dunbar, brother Billy Dunbar and daughter Brooke Whitman. Great grandson Kayden, She is survived by, sister Joann Wallace, brothers Jerry Dunbar, Ricky Dunbar, Cookie Dunbar. Her 5 children Charles Whitman, Steven Whitman, Jodie Whitman, William (Jennifer)Whitman, Raechel (Frank)Whitt.,second mom to Elizabeth (Vince) Hladky and Kimberly (Steve) Ramos and many others , 10 Grandchildren, Tabitha, Steven Jr, Charlie Jr, Betty, Diamond (Kristrian), Jasmine, William Jr, Frankie II, Arielle, Alizah, 4 Great Grandchildren, Liam, Kristrian, Kayshaun. Plus plenty of family and friends Debbie was passionate about her family , friends, faith, and her "coffee " !!
Service will be held Saturday July 13, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Burial at Riverside Cemetery will follow.
Eugene R. Miller
Eugene R. Miller, age 72, loving husband, step-father, and grandfather passed away on May 11, 2024 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Gene was born May 27, 1951, in Alliance, Ohio, and graduated from Marlington High School with honors. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from The University of Akron and became a computer analyst at First Energy. His favorite pastime was playing the trumpet or “horn” as he called it. He had many long-time friends he met as band members. Gene’s greatest accomplishment was the example he set for a loving, faithful marriage and as a kind and compassionate stepfather. He was loved, honored, and respected by his family and friends.
Kids and grandchildren were what made him happy. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Dorothy Miller of Alliance and his brother Jim Miller of Phoenix, Arizona. He is survided by his devoted wife and best friend, Sandy, daughter and son-in-law, Deanna (Haas) and Brent Turns of Parma, son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Carla (Hoisington) Haas of Hudson, and five loving grandchildren, Grace, Sarah, and Matthew Kress, Ryan Slama and Brooklynn Haas.
Gene’s kindness and dedication to family and work will remain an inspiration to all. A special thank you to the physicians, nurses, pharmacists and staff at the Seidman Cancer Center at SJMC for the superior care given to him over the past seven years. His guidance, laughter and generosity will forever be ingrained in the memories of those who loved and knew him.
Services will be held at Vito-Nero Funeral Home, 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 on Friday, May 17th from 5:00pm-7:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to University Hospitals of Cleveland, Seidman Cancer Center.
Edward "Eddie" Klamert
Edward "Eddie" Mark Klamert, 68, passed away April 22nd, 2024. Edward was born June 4th, 1955 to Edward and Jeanette Klamert (nee Fitko). Early on, Eddie had a Cleveland Press newspaper route. As he got old enough to drive, he would be seen delivering his newspapers on Crofton, Andover and Hastings in his yellow Vega. He graduated from Garfield Hts High School in 1973 and received his certification in Auto Body repair from Brecksville, Broadview Hts Joint Vocational School. Starting his career at Central Cadillac in Cleveland, later to open Eddie's Auto Hutt in Valley View. Eddie enjoyed playing guitar, he was a member of the guitar Mass group at St Monica's church where they recorded an album for a sick parishioner titled "For Betsy". Eddie was an avid race car driver at Cloverleaf Speedway for several years and loved bowling, hunting and camping Eddie is survived by his children, Matthew (Jordan) and Brittnay, Grandfather to Esther, Maxwell and Thomas. Brother to Lori (Mike) Madigan, Pam (Doug) Drusky, Uncle to Mackenzie Madigan and Alexander Drusky.
Cremation has already taken place. A funeral Mass will be held June 8th, 2024 at 10:00 am at St. Cosmos and Damian Church, 10419 Ravenna Road, Twinsburg Ohio 44087 Private burial immediately following.
For those unable to attend, we ask to remember Eddie in prayer.
Joann Campbell Jurik (nee Lowe)
Joann Campbell Jurik (nee Lowe) age 90 went to her heavenly home on May 10, 2024. Dear wife of Eugene Campbell (deceased) and Johann Jurik (deceased). Dear and wonderful Mother of Annette Tibbs (Rodney), Catherine Hyder (Todd), Cynthina Smelko (deceased) (Joseph), Eileen Rospierski (Mike Kirtley), Martin Ams (Janet), Werner Jurik (deceased). Loving Grandmother of Nicole Culler (Daniel), Brittany McKown (Jeremy), Richard Rospierski (Kirsten Nickels). Dear sister of James Lowe Jr (deceased). Auntie Joann, cherished friend, and neighbor to many. Foster child of the Frank Jaros family.
Services will be held at Valley View Village Church 11401 Tinkers Creek Rd. Valley View, OH 44125 on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 11am.
The family will receive friends on Monday, May 13, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. at Vito Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd Garfield Heights, OH 44125
The family suggests donations to Youth for Christ Cleveland https://forms.ministryforms.net/embed.aspx?formId=3c503f57-bda6-4813-b03e-d56a1086e761&custom-templates or WCRF radio Cleveland.
Internment will be private.
Joan Christine Bartu
Joan C. Bartu 1937 - 2024
Loving wife of the late Richard; Loving mother of nine children; Dear grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend of many.
The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125 on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 10 - 12 pm. Prayers will begin at 11:30 a.m.
Interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at 1:15p.m.
Elaine Mankovich
Elaine Mankovich, of Garfield Hts. passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024.
Elaine was known for her cooking and baking skills and her love of crafts which included crocheting. Elaine had a green thumb as she always planted multiple gardens filled with all sorts of vegetables and flowers. Elaine was a volunteer and spent countless hours involved with the PTA where she was awarded the Life Achievement Award. She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, John E. Mankovich, her children, Renee Cartwright (Mark); Tracy Mankovich, Mary Beth Sheldon (Roger); and three grandchildren, Kayla, Brian and Patrick Cartwright.
The Family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts.., OH 44125 on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 5-7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday May 2, 2024 at 10AM at Sts. Peter and Paul Church 4750 Turney Rd., Garfield Hts., OH.(PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH)
Interment will take place at All Saint’s Cemetery 480 W. Highland Rd., Northfield, OH 44067.
The family extends a special thanks to the warm and compassionate staff and nurses of The Cleveland Clinic, especially the hospice care team. Memorials may be made to The Cleveland Clinic Hospice Center for Connected Care; 6801 Brecksville Rd; Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131.
Edward Francis Burke
Edward Francis Burke, 66, passed away on April 8, 2024. Dearly beloved son of John and Irene (nee Gulyban) Burke. Loving brother of Marian Young (Tom), Kathy Gosciniak (Jeff), James, and Christine Burgess (Larry). Dear uncle, cousin and friend of many.
Funeral Mass will be held on Friday April 12, 2024 at 10AM at Holy Name Church 8328 Broadway Avenue Cleveland, OH 44105.
Interment will take place at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, OH 44273.
Family will receive friends at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME 6130 TURNEY RD. GARFIELD HTS., OH 44125 on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.
Scott Lee Dunlap
Scott Lee Dunlap, age 46 passed away suddenly on March 31, 2024. Beloved son of Lenvel R. (deceased) and Victoria Rose (nee Lehman); loving brother of Lenny (Bridgette), dear father of 4; dear uncle and friend of many.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from 4-7 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH 44125.
Interment will be private.
William Jasinski "Billy"
William “Billy” Jasinski, 70, was born October 19, 1953 and passed away on March 12, 2024. He is a 1971 graduate of Maple Hts. High School. He is survived by his loving sons James (Maria) and Joseph. Formerly married to Patti (nee Grimshaw). Loving son of the late Walter and Marilyn (Gressler). Dearest brother of Carol, Ronald (Kathy), Karen (Tom), Denise (Andy) and Randy (Chris). Uncle of many. Bill loved playing drums and riding motorcycles.
A celebration of life will be held at a future date.
Roger Lon Pope
Roger Lon Pope age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 22, 2024. Roger was born on December 19, 1948, to Elisha Lon Pope Jr. and Betty Marie Pope (nee Grove). He spent his childhood in Shaker Heights, Ohio, before moving to Valley View, Ohio, during his sophomore year in high school. He played football for Cuyahoga Heights High School and graduated in 1967. He was drafted in 1969 and did his basic training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and was enlisted into The Special Forces. As a Green Beret, Sergeant Pope served with distinction earning two bronze stars for heroism. He was wounded and received a purple heart; he carried the shrapnel in his chest until he died. He served in the U.S. Armed Forces from February 7, 1969, until Honorably Discharged on February 5, 1972. He returned home to Valley View, Ohio and drove trucks for Cleveland Freight Lines and as an independent trucker. He retired in 2010 and enjoyed cookouts with family and friends. He visited family in Georgia and Tennessee. He loved playing volleyball and eating popcorn. Roger loved the Lord Jesus Christ, and his church family at Valley View Village Church. He is survived by his sisters, Donna P. Lloyd (Gary) of Jasper Georgia, Jennifer Graceffo (Larry) of Northfield, Ohio; honorary stepdaughter Jessica Kadish (Rob) of Brecksville, Ohio, and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at Valley View Village Church 11401 Tinkers Creek Rd. Valley View, OH 44125. A luncheon will follow.
Burial and Military Honors will take place at 2:15 p.m. at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Rd. Seville, Ohio 44273.