OBITUARIES
A Remembrance of Loved Ones
Gregory R. Basco
April 3, 1953 - August 4, 2018
Beloved partner of Susan Romano (nee Zaborowski); father of Gregory A., Cory M., and Venessa Romano (Dwayne); grandfather of Shaylynn (Bryant), Gwyn, Jeremy, and Lincoln; great-grandfather of Jamir; son of Gregory A. (Millie) and Marie Setser (Gene) (all deceased); brother of Cheryl Hanford (Tom) and Gary (deceased); son in law of Helen Zaborowski; brother in law of Mike (Sylvia), Judy (John), John (Carla), and Anne (Gerald); uncle and friend of many. Per Greg’s request, no services will be held.
A special thank you to everyone who came to Greg’s Celebration of Life in February. He was really touched by how many people came out to show their love and to support him. He will be truly missed.
Gregory J. Lonchor
December 29, 1951 - September 10, 2017
Gregory J. Lonchor, age 55, born on December 29, 1961, entered into eternal life, surrounded by loved ones, on September 10, 2017, after a valiant battle with Glioblastoma. Greg cherished the outdoors and all that nature provided; be it harvesting his garden, creating beautiful landscapes or skiing down the snowy mountains of Colorado. He was a quiet, gentle, and loving soul preceded in death by his father, Joseph L. Lonchor. Greg is survived by his mother, Sandra (Gaggiani) Lonchor and siblings Jeffrey (Susan) Lonchor, Christine Lonchor, Gina Benoit, Beth Ann (Scott) Siskind, and Jaci Lonchor. Lifelong friend and loving companion to Mary Saltsman and her daughters Megan (Nic) Carucci and Sarah. Uncle of Valerie, Greg, Katie, Adam (Kristen), Joey (Lauren), Jeffrey, Robert, Collin, Rachel, and Mckenzie. Great uncle of Owen, Corey, and Izabella. Loving Dad to his Canine family; Yogi and Tazz.
A celebration of life honoring Greg will be held at St. John of the Cross (formerly, St. Felicitas) Catholic Church in Euclid, Ohio, on Saturday, September 30th, 2017 at 11:00am.
The family suggests contributions be made to one of the following in memory of Greg: St. Jude; Lake Humane Society; Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Gregory J. Blatnik
July 12, 1972 - July 23, 2017
Gregory Blatnik age 45. Beloved brother of Carlette Hengst (Patrick), Barbara Dougherty (Ed), Ray Adams (Kathleen), Pat Adams (Andrea), Michael Adams (Gail), Tim Adams (Julie), Marty Adams (Barb), Nick Adams (Peggie), Katherine Zalar (William), and Mary Ellen Layman (Joe); uncle of Jennifer Hengst; nephew of Kathy and Gary Kattler; dear friend of Tami Masten, his long time employer; uncle, cousin, and friend of many, who will miss him dearly. He was preceded in death by his parents Carol and Austin Adams, and Ray Blatnik. Gregory was a 1990 graduate of Wickliffe High School. He worked for over two decades at El Charrito and Mario's Tap House in Wickliffe. He will be fondly remembered by his managers and co-workers for his dedicated hard work and sense of humor. His family will lovingly remember Gregory for his talents in the kitchen and his joy in playing board games. He loved animals, reading, and watching movies. Private services will be held.
GREGORY F. NOVINCE SR.
January 8, 1958 - April 12, 2016
Gregory F. Novince Sr., age 58 resident of Willoughby for 21 years, passed away April, 12, 2016 in Cleveland. He was born Jan. 8, 1958 in Cleveland. Gregory was a Brick layer for 25 years and was a member of Local #5. He is survived by his son, Greg (Shannon); siblings, John, Chuck, Missy Bildstein, Carol Camloh. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rosemary Novince.
Family will receive friends Saturday April 16, 2016 from 9 to 10:45 a.m. at The Abbey of Willoughby, 38001 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby (on the grounds of the McMahon-Coyne- Vitantonio Funeral Home).
Funeral mass Saturday April 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception, 37940 Euclid Avenue, Willoughby, OH 44094