All Obituaries

Joseph Steven Gurko Sr., age 71, passed away unexpectedly June 3, 2020 at his residence. Born June 1, 1949 in Queens, New York to the late Joseph J. and Martha L. (nee Mobley) Gurko, Joe and his wife made a life and raised their family in Cleveland. A printer by trade, Joe was active and supportive of many local and charitable orginations, but his greatest love was his family and spending quality time together. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Bernardine M. (nee Chuppa) Gurko;...

Alton Edward Stacey Jr., known to many as “Butch”, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at the age of 72. Born December 13, 1947 to the late Alton and Lillian Sr., Butch was an Army Veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He later worked for the WACO Scaffolding & Supply Co. before retirement.  He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Stephanie (nee Selzer); sons Eric and Robert Stacey; sister, Connie (Lenny) Knam; brothers, Charles (Irena), David...

SOPHIE BUDZINSKY Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Sophie Budzinsky passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on May 21, 2020. Mom is predeceased in death by her parents, late husband’s Friedrich Schrank and Alex Budzinsky, her siblings, and grandson. Loving Mother to Paul (Irene), Wilhelm, Lydia (Kenneth), Alex (deceased), and Irene (Mario). A loving Grandmother to Christine, Kenneth (deceased), Kathryn, Stacy, Marc, Melanie, Reno, Laura,...

LaVerne Blaser Brown died peacefully on May 4, 2020, in the loving arms of her Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.  LaVerne was born on November 2, 1921, to the late William Henry Blaser and Anna Eiben Blaser.  At the age of 66, LaVerne married the love of her life, William Edward Brown, who survives her.  LaVerne was the only sister of the late Phyllis Blaser Kopke and was an exceptionally attentive Auntie to Phyllis’ children: Elaine Kopke Gard, Jonathan Kopke, and...

Mark Allan Kemper, age 61, passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 01, 2020. He is survived by half-brother, Harold (Gay) DeHoff, of Rayse City, Texas.  Preceding him in death were parents , Alfred and Eleanor (nee Faughner) Kemper; brothers, Fred and Donald Dehoff. Private family services. Interment, Brooklyn Height Cemetery, Cleveland, Ohio.

Robert Allen Gau, age 71, passed away at Akron General Hospital, Saturday, April 11, 2020 after a short illness with complications of pneumonia.  He was born August 11, 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Donald and Mildred (nee Dobbs) Gau. Robert is survived by children, Kris (Kimberly), Brian (Deanna) and Tammy (Jon); grandson, Zach Weigel; sister, Judy (John) Hart; nephews, Ryan, Roger, Jeff and Mike Hart and a host of cousins and friends. Robert served as a lieutenant in the...

Edward Arthur Rabbitt, 83, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020. He was born June 30, 1936 to the late Lawrence “Buster” and Margaret (LaMonica) Rabbitt. Surviving are his children, Gloria (Ed) Tucker, Edward Jr and Ronald Rabbitt, Larry, Darrel and Tomi Stevens, Hope Dunn,  brothers, Lawrence (Nataliya) Roberts and Thomas (Karen) Zajac and 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild. He married Shirley Stevens in 1976. He was predeceased by her...

Robert Martin Chorba, Jr., age 64, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Kyran (nee Schender); sons, Robert III and Ryan Chorba; sister, Sandy (Jim) Balogh; sister in law, Chrissy Evans; granddaughter, Diamond Chorba; great granddaughter, Evelyn Beck; nephew, Nathan Balogh; nieces, Kelly Hill and Alicia Sanchez; great niece, Elizabeth Hill and his many loving friends and coworkers. He was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Margaret (nee...

Carl Vest Jarrell, age 93, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. He is survived by brother, Harry (Mary Alice) Jarrell, nieces, nephews and the dear friendship of Helen Koziol and family. Carl was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret (nee Lares); parents, Ocie and Katherine (nee Christian) Jarrell; brother, Cecil Jarrell; sisters, Betty Scavelli and Shirley Jarrell. Carl was a longtime GM employee and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Family and friends will be received...

Dock Dean Gee, age 87, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, February 02, 2020. He is survived by son, Timothy (Sherry) Gee; daughter, Lisa Gee; grandchildren, Miguel (Celicia) Turner, Alexander Gee, Anthony Turner, Brandon Tabb, Victoria Gee; great grandchildren, Lyanna and Emma. Dock was preceded in death by his wife, Millie in 2015. Family and friends will be received Monday, February 10, 2020 from 6 to 9 PM and Tuesday, from 10 AM to 11:30 AM at SLONE & CO. FUNERAL DIRECTORS,...