Joyce A. Carter

Joyce Ann Carter, 73, a long-time resident of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully on March 4th, 2024, with family by her side.

Joyce was born to Eugene and Mary Wickline in Greenbrier County, West Virginia on August 7th, 1950.

In her early years, she started a family and raised her two sons in New Jersey. She often reminisced about having a house full of their friends. You could tell in her voice she loved being a mother.

Joyce was a natural caregiver through and through and enjoyed careers that involved helping others. She has touched many lives with her unwavering love and patience. Her selflessness and impact will forever be felt by her loved ones. She found so much joy in being with her family, reading (she would joke about always needing large print), playing board games, especially Scrabble, and being outside in the garden.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Mary Wickline, her husband, Salvatore Vanadia, her siblings, Steve and Bill, and her loving son, Richard Carter.

She is survived by her son, David Carter (Christina), and daughter-in-law Colleen. Her grandkids, Cassie Aalderink, Jamie (Jacob) Klotz, David Carter Jr. (Hannah), Kelley, and Maggie.

Her great-grandkids Kylee and Connor.

Her siblings Lillian, Claude, Teresa, and Jeanie along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She wished that her ashes be spread in West Virginia in a creek behind a local church where many great memories were made in the summers with family.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.     

Wesley Eastman

Ashtabula — Wesley Eastman,97, of Perry, Ohio, died on February 27, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1926, in Ashtabula, Ohio.Wesley, a Navy veteran who served during WWII from 1945 to 1946, was a wise and loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather with a wily sense of humor that delighted all who knew him.He graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1944 and later from Case Institute of Technology in 1950. Wesley went on to have a successful career as a Mechanical Engineer for True Temper until the late 1980s and then as a Mechanical Drawing Teacher at Joint Vocational School Ashtabula until the 1990s.Wesley is survived by his wife of 74 years, Marion (Lemponen), daughters Ann (David) Kunsch, Ellen Carr, Gail (Donald Pearson) Eastman, son John (Sally) Eastman,daughter Jean (David) Eastman Kalley, sisters JoEllen (Donald,deceased) McMannis, and Mary(Philip) Hall. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Thora (Boyce) Eastman, and sister Judith (Blaine) Fleming.Cremation at Blessings of Mentor.A Celebration of Life service will be held later this summer. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Lake Erie Foundation or Hospice of Western Reserve Cleveland.

Donna J. Callgahan

Donna J. Callaghan, age 67, of Concord Township, passed away the evening of Friday February 23, 2024 at the Hospice of Western Reserve in Cleveland.  She was born on January 20, 1957, in Cleveland to Louis and Ann (nee Detillio) Parrottino, who preceded her in death.  Beloved wife of Kevin; sister of Mary Ann Brey and Patricia Sudik (deceased); devoted aunt of Mark (Pam) Brey and Eric (Nicole) Brey; great-aunt of Karen, Jon, Michael, Andrew, Anthony, Elizabeth, Olivia, and Natalie; great-great-aunt of Nevaeh; cousin and cherished friend of many.  Friends may call at the Church of St. John Vianney, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, on Friday, March 15, from 9 to 9:30 AM, directly followed by Funeral Mass at 9:30 AM.

Alice Jane Shaffer

Alice Jane Mason Shaffer passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, November 24th 2022.

She was the loving mother of Virginia "Ginny" and Jeff Lopick (deceased), and Gregory Shaffer. Dear Grandma of Joshua (Krystal), Emily (Parker) Porosky, Michael and Joseph, Great Grandma of Aidan and Kian, as well as a beloved Aunt, Cousin and friend to many.

Alice was preceded in death by her parents John and Belva Mason (nee Culp) and dear sister Hazel Petrovich (nee Mason) and brother John "Jack" Mason.

Per Alice's request, services and interment will be private. Arrangements can be entrusted to Vito Nero Funeral Home and Crematory.

After Glow by Helen Lowrie Marshall

"I'd like the memory of me

To be a happy one

I'd like to leave an after glow

Of smiles when life is done

I'd like to leave an echo

Whispering softly down the ways

Of happy times and laughing times

And bright and sunny days

I'd like the tears of those who grieve

To dry before the sun

Of happy memories that I leave

When life is done"

CARLOS LONG

January 27, 1952 - February 27, 2016

Carlos Long was born on January 27, 1952.  He was born to the late Gladys (Fowler) Long, of Cincinnati, Ohio and Alfonso Long of Hazard, Kentucky.  He was the fourth born of twelve children.  While growing up Carlos and the family attended Southern Baptist Church under Pastro Robert Hill's leadership.

Carlos was a person that truly enjoyed life.  He loved reading.  If you gave him a book, he would have it read in three days, and then want to tell you about it.  He loved old music.  Chuck Berry, O-Jays, and The Spinners were some of his favorites.  He also loved watching old westerns and cartoons.  Most importantly, Carlos loved his family. 

He was always there to help out when he could and he was extremely protective of his sisters.  He was always ready to defend them by saying "I got some big hammers for them" that is for anyone that dared to bother his sisters.  Carlos was extremely fond of Mazine.  He often referred to her as his twin.  She loved Carlos, she would always speak on his behalf. 

Carlos was proceeded in death by his mother and father, Gladys and Alfonso Long. His brother, Billy Ray Long, and his niece Le-Shandra Long.

He leaves to morn for him his daughter, Nedra Smith and two grandchildren, William and Michael Smith. 

He leaves four brothers: Will Gus, Robert, Richard and Samuel Long; six sisters: Christine, Maxine (Melvin) Templeton, Carline (Mark) Rice, Henrietta Long, Jewell (Abdullah) Mubarak, and Ellen Long; and a host of neices and nephews. 

DOROTHY SKLENAR

June 3, 1924 - February 9, 2016

Dorothy A. Sklenar (nee Burr) age 91, of Mentor died on February 9 at Heartland of Willoughby. She was born June 3, 1924 in Painesville. Dorothy is survived by her daughter Martha Oakley “Marty” (nee Lukshaw) and her five grandchildren. She belonged to the Mentor Community Church of God and was an avid bingo player. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband James Sklenar and son Johnnie JohnLukshaw. Private family services and burial at Windsor Township Cemetery will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve 17876 St. Clair Ave Cleveland, OH 44110-2602 or Mentor Community Church of God 8245 Munson Rd. Mentor, OH 44060.

Arrangements were handled by Blessing Cremation Center 440-352-8100www.BlessingCremation.com

DR. HILARY CATHERINE WALTON

August 31, 1969 - December 25, 2015

Dr. Hilary Catherine Walton, 46, of Lyndhurst, OH, beloved daughter of Julie H. Walton of Ellicott City, MD, died at home on December 25, 2015.  Born in Asheville, NC, Hilary spent much of her childhood in the North of England, where her father, Brian George Walton (deceased), was from.  She received a PhD in Biology from Ohio State University in 2005, worked in academic publishing and science writing in NYC, and taught biology at Case Western Reserve University from 2009-2013.  Hilary will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. A memorial service will be held at the Church of the Resurrection in Ellicott City, MD, at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 13 with visitation prior, beginning at 1:00 pm, and a reception following.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the HC Walton Foundation a foundation being established in her name to combat bullying in the workplace.

PATRICIA J. GOLOB

September 21, 1930 - December 25, 2015

Dearly beloved wife of Albert (deceased); Dearest mother of Jefferson Gallaher, Tracy Gallaher, Mark Gallaher (deceased); Loving grandmother of Rachel, Ruth, Tracy Jr.; Great-grandmother of Julia, Timothy, Emily, Olivia, Brayden.

Service: Thursday December 31 at 10:00 am. at McMahon Coyne Vitantonio Funeral Home 6330 Center St. Mentor, OH where the family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.

JEANE FOIT

December 9, 1923 - December 12, 2015

Jeane Foit, age 92, passed away Dec. 12, 2015 in Cleveland. She was born on Dec. 9, 1923 in KY.

Jeane was a cashier for Pick-N-Pay for 25 years.

Survivors are her children, Barbara Nash (Odes), Shirley Iannetta (Richard), Libby Haytas (John), Jeffrey Foit (Michele); grandchildren, Lisa Aubrey (Gino), Robbie Nash, Richard Iannetta (Luann), Charisse Betz (Eric), Steven Iannetta (Cathy), Michael Gay (Missy), Michael Boswell (Sue), Vanessa Nietert (Kevin), Anthony Foit (Amanda), Andrew Foit; 24 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by Robert Mahaffey (1st Husband), Edwin Foit (2nd Husband); parents, Alvin David and Cecile Sanford. 

Funeral service will be private. Donations may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, please follow our attached link to make your donation. 

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