Obituaries

Sympathy Condolences for family and friends of LoCAR REALTOR® member James Wirscham of Northern Ohio Realty

 

James’ wife, Jeannine A. Wirscham (nee: Sparks) 80, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Life Care of Elyria following a long illness.

Jeannine was born June 23, 1942 in Elyria. Jeanie had worked for many years at J.C. Penney. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed travel, baking, gardening, reading and dancing.

Survivors include her husband of twenty seven years; James T. Wirscham, three daughters; Julie A. Gower (Dirk) of Elyria, Susan E. Machock-Goss (Heather) of Royal Palm Beach, FL., Michelle J. Logan (Ed) of Elyria, three sons; David W. Machock (Debi) of Elyria, Michael J. Wirscham of Blowing Rock, NC., John T. Wirscham (Alex) of Elyria. Additional survivors include numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a brother; James Sparks (Jane) of Grafton.

Jeanie was preceded in death by her parents; James and Lola (nee: Long) Sparks, and a brother; Raymond Sparks.

The family will receive friends from 4 PM – 7 PM on Monday June 5, 2023 at The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria (440)322-4626. Funeral services will be immediately following visitation at 7 PM. The Reverend Father Charles T. Diedrick, Pastor will officiate. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions in Jeanie’s memory may be sent to the charity of the donor’s choice.

 

Online condolences to the family may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

Obituary information obtained from Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home 

Richard Schneider Obituary

Liz’s father, Richard W. List, 84, of Avon, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023. He was born July 9, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents Walter and Jeanne (nee Bodendorf) List.

 

Richard was raised in Cleveland and was a 1956 graduate of St. Joseph High School. A few years after graduation he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he proudly served for eight years. He was a Heavy Radar Repairmen and the Air Force stationed him several places to use his skills. After being honorably discharged, Richard used his acquired skills to remain a technician and computer repairmen for his career. He spent several years with Control Data and later with Steris Corp, where he helped install the hand sanitizing equipment at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

 

After retiring from Steris Corp, Richard was able to spend more time on the travels he enjoyed. He would spend his winter months in Texas, and enjoy numerous cruises including to Italy, Spain, Panama and the Caribbean. His travels helped ensure he always had the best tan. Richard also enjoyed joining his sisters for gambling trips.

 

Richard is survived by his loving children Elizabeth Schneider (Dale), Deborah List, David List (Sonia), and Jennifer List; cherished grandchildren Hanna (Michael), Margaret, Joseph, Gabriella, and Audriana; and dear sister Karen Halepis. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister Judith Oleksik.

 

Family will receive friends for visitation on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 3:00 until 7:00pm at Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 33601 Detroit Road, Avon. Burial will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark.

Barbara Rindfleisch Obituary

Barbara had a very long career in real estate with both Smythe Cramer and Realty One with various roles from agent, to team manager to Real Estate office manager. Her longest tenure was the Gates Mills Manager with Smythe Cramer. Barbara came out of retirement to join  RE/MAX Traditions where she offered her experience and expertise to all.

She will be greatly missed.

Funeral arrangements are private for the family.

Julie A. Clark Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Julie A. Clark (Chesterland, Ohio), born in New Castle, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 27, 2023, at the age of 75, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4th 2023 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home (12524 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026). A mass of christian burial will be held on Friday, May 5th 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Church of Saint Anselm (12969 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland, OH 44026). A burial will be held on Friday, May 5th 2023 at the All Souls Cemetery (10366 Chardon Rd, Chardon, OH 44024).

EDWIN DOLINSKY OBITUARY

The Cleveland community has lost a great citizen and one of its greatest champions. Edwin H. Dolinsky, a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, business leader, philanthropist, and all-around big kid at heart, passed away on April 28, 2023 with the love of his family surrounding him. He will be remembered for his generosity, kindness, sweetness, silliness, tenacity, wisdom, and business acumen. Ed was born on August 12, 1940 in Cleveland, Ohio to Abraham Dolinsky and Sylvia Dolinsky (née Polay) (both deceased). Ed graduated from Shaker Heights High School and began his career at Ohio Savings as a teller and then worked his way up to Office Manager, then Mortgage Originator. Quickly learning the benefits of tenacity early on, Ed questioned the status quo throughout his career and grew as a leader through this value set. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University, and began working for LTV Steel in downtown  Cleveland. Ohio Savings soon called him back however, and Ed moved into the banking world again, accepting their offer to lead the Ohio Savings branches of Lake County. Ed later became Senior Vice President at Ohio Savings, heading all mortgage originations. Leaders at Ohio Savings launched a real estate company which eventually merged with Coldwell Banker of Northeast Ohio. The company was ultimately renamed Coldwell Banker Hunter Reality, with Ed serving as president until 2017 and overseeing multiple offices. Real estate agents past and present share stories of what he’s taught them and of his passion for creating equitable access to housing and financing for women and underrepresented minorities. Ed was married to his beloved wife Vicki Dolinsky (née Emerson) for 41 years. Vicki and Ed were a real team; with one you always had the other, and their devotion to each other was clear in their every interaction. They enjoyed spending time with family and friends, attending baseball games, plays, and movies. Ed had two daughters, Jennifer and Rebecca, from a previous marriage. He had endless pride in his daughters, who will always treasure his guidance and advice, along with the wonderful family vacations they spent with their dad and stepmom. Ed was also a generous donor, leading annual fundraisers for Cleveland Clinic’s Children’s Hospital and, along with Vicki, giving philanthropically to many organizations to support those in need. Ed was the beloved husband of Vicki Dolinsky (deceased); devoted father of Jennifer (David) Tress and Rebecca (Erin) Graham; loving brother of Elaine (Charles, deceased) Freireich, Laurel (deceased) (Robert) Turoff, Maxine Leiken, Sandy (Willy, deceased) Witt, Debbie Riseman, Bruce (Linda) Mittleman; and dear grandfather of Riley Graham.
Funeral services will be held at Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S Taylor Rd, Cleveland Hts, OH 44118, on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 1:00 pm. To view this service at 1 PM on Tuesday, May 2 please navigate to the Services section below and click on “JOIN LIVESTREAM.” Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, 26700 Aurora Rd, Bedford Hts, OH 44146. The family will receive friends at the residence of Bruce and Linda Mittleman, 213 Lake Meade Dr., Orange Village, OH 44023, FOLLOWING THE INTERMENT UNTIL 8 P.M. Contributions in memory of Ed are suggested to Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, InMotion of Beachwood, or Menorah Park of Beachwood. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bkbmc.com for the Dolinsky family.