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Vivian I. Sechler, age 79, of Kirtland. Mrs. Sechler died Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1924 in Cleveland.
Mrs. Sechler was a printer and worked at the Plain Dealer.
Survivors include her husband John W.; children Janine Sechler of Kirtland, John Sechler of California, Jay Sechler of Kirtland, and Vicki Sechler of California; grandchildren Joshua, Jason, John, and Elijah; sister Virginia Winch of Johnstown, Pennsylvania; brothers Albert (Katie) Mackell of Euclid and Calvin (Jan) Mackell of California.
She was preceded in death by her parents Clifford and Edith Mackell.
Family suggests contributions be made to the American Lung Association of Ohio, 6100 Rockside Woods Blvd. #260, Independence, Ohio 44131-2340
Memorial service for Pauline A. “Polly” Seggie, age 71, of Painesville Twp., will be held noon Saturday, October 16, 2004 at Toledo Memorial Park, 6382 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560, where the family will receive friends Saturday 11:00 A.M. until time of services.
Mrs. Seggie died Tuesday at her residence in Mentor, Ohio. She was born Feb. 12, 1933 in Clarion, Pa. she lived in Painesville Twp. the past two years, and most of her life in Toledo.
She was retired from Kentucky Fried Chicken where she was controller of 33 stores in the Buffalo, Rochester, Lorain, Elyria, and Toledo area for 35 years. She was past president of Northeast Ohio Restaurant Association. She was a member of O-Ton-Ta-La Caldron where she was Past M.C.O., a member of Toledo Eastern Star Lodge; She was an excellent cook, loved to paint and dance. The family would like to thank the Pallative Medicine Unit at the Cleveland Clinic and Hospice’s loving care and Nurse Shelley Witherspoon.
She is survived by her daughters – Gerri (Dale) Musser of Oregon, Ohio, Laura (Barton) Lea of Toledo, and Jill (Gordon) Negaard of Petersburg, Michigan, Son – John J. (Susan) Seggie of Sand Creek, Michigan, 6 Grandchildren, 2 Great-grandchildren, Sister –Joyce Kmetz of Painesville, Brother - Bert (Lana) Culpepper of Fenton, Michigan.
Her husband John P. Seggie, and parents Bertrum and Geraldine Culpepper are deceased.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Hospice of the Cleveland Clinic, 6801 Brecksville Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44136.
Betty J. DeMark, 77, of Chardon and formerly of Mentor-on-the-Lake, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at Chardon Health Care. She was born Oct. 7, 1932, in Powellton, W.Va.
Mrs. DeMark enjoyed painting, drawing, sewing and liked to make her own clothes. She also enjoyed shopping and her family. She was a lifelong volunteer, donating her time to Meals on Wheels, Reynolds Elementary Library, and Euclid Beach Villa Library and kitchen.
Survivors are her children, Thomas (Colette) Buckles of Conn., Lewis (Linda) Buckles of Burton and Ronald Buckles of Mentor; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and lifelong friend and niece, Alma Johnson of Eastlake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James DeMark; sisters, Gladys, Letha, Margaret, Helen, Mary, and Jackie; and her parents, Mason and Ann Laurie Fannin.
Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor 44060.
Funeral services and interment will be 1 p.m. Thursday April 15, 2010 at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens Mausoleum, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township 44026.
Contributions may be made to Lake University Ireland Cancer Center, Suite 3, 9485 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060.
Funeral mass for Margaret L. Simon (nee Nainiger), age 68 of Kirtland, will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 5, 2004 at Divine Word Catholic Church, 8100 Eagle Rd., Kirtland.
Mrs. Simon died Saturday October 2, 2004 at her residence. She was born August 23, 1936 in Cleveland, she lived in Willowick before moving to Kirtland in 1979.
She loved to bowl, travel to Florida and various casinos, play pinochle, do crossword puzzles, landscape, yardwork and gardening. She was a member of the Independent Order of Forresters #1120. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
Mrs. Simon Was the Secretary/Treasurer for Realty Title Agents, Inc. in Painesville.
Survivors include husband of 44 years, William P.; children: John A. (Kerrianne) of Willoughby Hills, Marla (Salvador) Gutierrez of Willowick and Sheryl M. Simon of Willowick; grandchildren: Salvi and Mateo Gutierrez and Becka and Jared Simon.
Family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-9pm Monday at BRUNNER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 8466 MENTOR AVE., MENTOR.
Interment, All Souls Cemetery, Chardon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice of Cleveland Clinic, 6801 Brecksville Rd. #10, Independence, 44131, or to the Holy Family Home, 6707 State Rd., Parma, 44134
Funeral service for Jeff Upton, 41, of Angola, N.Y., will be 4 p.m. Saturday October 9, 2004 at Brunner Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., in Mentor.
Mr. Upton died Oct. 3, 2004, at TLC/HN Lakeshore Hospital in Hanover, N.Y. He was born June 21, 1963, in Willoughby, he lived in Mentor before moving to Angola, N.Y., 12 years ago.
He was a 1984 graduate of Mentor High School. He loved hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. Mr. Upton was the owner/operator of A.J. Technologies in Forestville, N.Y., for the past 12 years.
Survivors are his son, James; sisters, Debbie Hudy of Willoughby and Sandra Quinn of Mentor; brothers, Michael (Linda) Upton of Metairie, La., and Eric Upton of North Collins, N.Y.; nieces, Jennifer, Stacy, Katie, and Julie; nephews, Brian and Daniel; great-nephew, Michael; stepbrothers, Donald (Carol) Miller of Eastlake and Dale (Debbie) Miller of New Port Richey, Fla.; and stepsister, Diane (Frank) Corrao of Chardon. He also leaves his fiancee, Amy Damiani of Angola, N.Y.
His parents, Louis and Sue Upton, are deceased.
Friends may call 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Contributions may be made in his memory to the family.
Memorial service for William J. Varga, age 87, of Mentor will be held 4:30 p.m. Saturday October 2, 2004 at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Mr. Varga died Friday Sept 24, 2004 at Altercare of Mentor. He was born November 9, 1916 in Buffalo N.Y., he had lived in Buffalo before moving to Mentor 10 years ago.
Mr. Varga was an account manager at Schwebels from 1987 – 1994. He was also a manager at A & P for 25 years and was a co-owner of MNB Super market in Lockport NY. He was a member of the riverside lions club in Buffalo and a graduate of Riverside High class of 1934 in Buffalo.
Survivors include his wife Marie of 54 years, daughter Jeanne Gibson of Mentor, son Charles W. Varga of Williamsville NY, grandchildren Daniel and William Gibson and Karine Varga, step grand children Tarra and Ashley Carr, brother Joseph and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Vital and Rose Varga and his brothers Steven and Louis Varga.
Family will receive friends from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Funeral service for Elverda P. “Pat” (Nelson) Veselko, age 74, of Mentor-on-the-Lake will be held 8:30 p.m. Monday September 27, 2004 at Brunner Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor.
Mrs. Veselko died Thursday, September 23, 2004 at Lake West Hospital in Willoughby. She was born December 26, 1929 in Cleveland, she had lived in Willoughby before moving to Mentor-on-the-Lake.
Mrs. Veselko was a homemaker. She loved bingo and enjoyed crafts and sewing.
Survivors include her children Linda York of Madison, Diane Campbell of Mentor, Frederick (Diane) Nelson Jr. of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Darlene Nelson of Mentor, Robert Nelson of Perry Village, and Dennis Nelson of Eastlake; grandchildren Gail (Michael) Kee, Michelle (Jason) O’Bryan, Jim Kirby Jr., Fred Nelson III, Michael Nelson, Melanie (Robert) Tomsik, Robert and Breanna Nelson; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Richard (Angie) Anderson of Mentor; sister Mildred (Tom) Woodward of Cheyenne, Wyoming; sister-in-law Iona Anderson of Maple Hts.; aunt to many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Veselko; son-in-law Ivan Campbell; sister Yvonne Scaffidi; brother George Anderson; parents George and Dorothy Anderson.
Family will receive friends 4:30- 8:30 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Family suggests contributions be made to Deepwood Foundation 8121 Deepwood Blvd., Mentor 44060.
