Funeral Homes
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1861 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Bauder, C.L., 33 Prospect
Beilstein, Henry, 89 Garden (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Duty, D.W., 187 Erie (Became J.H. Brown, then J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Howland, J., 72 Bank
McClane, Thomas, 163 Lorain
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1870 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Beilstein, H., 87 and 89 Garden (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Duty, Daniel, 187 Erie (Became J.H. Brown, then J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Galligher, Thomas, 117 Erie
Howland, J., 63 and 65 Bank
Nunn, J., 383 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Wagner, Lawrence, 114 Erie
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1879 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Beckenbach, Henry, 316 and 318 St. Clair
Beilstein, Henry, 89 Garden (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Black, James Y., 114 Woodland
Blase, Henry, 479 Columbus
Claus and Buesch, 555 Columbus
Dress, Frederick C., 306 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700)
Duty, D.W., 187 Erie (Became J.H. Brown, then J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Gallagher, Thomas, 116 Erie
Hogan and Harris, 72 Bank
Koebler Charles, 236 Woodland
Mattmueller, F., 100 Pelton
McClane, Robert J., 167 Lorain
McGorray, Mark, 318 Pearl (Records at WRHS: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805)
McInerney, Patrick, 119 Erie
Millard, J.F., 1913 Euclid
Records at WRHS:
J.F. Millard and Son 1827-1963 (University Circle Area - Italian)
Millard and Betts 1884-1887
J.F. Millard and Son 1887-1917
Millard, Son, and Raper Co. After 1917
All records on MS3890
Mullen and Fish, Tremont at College
Neracher, Francis J., 6 Clifton
Nunn, Isidor, 383 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Quayle, Thomas C., 255 Erie
Rosenkrans, Cornelius, 285 Lorain
Saxton and Smith, 197 Pearl (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Sheehan Jeremiah, 175 Davenport
Stollmann, A.H., 283 Scovill
Thomas, Charles, 2603 Broadway
Turba, John, 264 Woodland
Van Ness, J.H., 190 Erie
Wagner, Lawrence, 114 Erie
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1882 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Beckenbach, H. and Sons, 320 St. Clair
Beckenbach, William, 340 St. Clair
Beilstein, H., 89 Garden (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Black and Wright, 134 Woodland
Blase, Henry, 915 Pearl
Claus & Busch, 1027 Pearl
Dress, F.C., 34 Burton (In 2007 there is: Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700)
Duty and Brown, 187 Erie (Became J.H. Brown, then J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Gallagher, T., 116 Erie
Hogan and Harris, 72 Bank
Koebler Charles and Son, 234 Woodland
Konker, J.H., 800 Lorain
Mattmueller, Frederick, 100 Pelton
McGorray and Sons, 520 Pearl and 723 Lorain (Records at WRHS: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805)
Millard, J.F., 1913 Euclid
Records at WRHS
J.F. Millard and Son 1827-1963 (University Circle Area - Italian)
Millard and Betts 1884-1887
J.F. Millard and Son 1887-1917
Millard, Son, and Raper Co. After 1917
All records on MS3890
Mullen and Fisch, Tremont at College
Nunn, Isidor, 981 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Quayle, T.C., 255 Erie
Raus, Erasmus, 63 Solon
Rosekrans, C., 853 Lorain
Saxton Edward, 285 Pearl (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Sheehan, J., 175 Davenport
Stedronsky, Frank, 1115 Clark
Steinmetz, Andrew, 833 Lorain
Stohlmann, A.H., 285 Scovill
Thomas, Charles, 2603 Broadway
Turba, John and Sons, 262 Woodland
Wagner, Lawrence, 114 Erie
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1898 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Beckenbach, H. and Sons, 508 and 1129 St. Clair
Beckenbach, William, 961 Willson
Beilstein, Fred, 369 and 371 Central (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Benjamin, Charles, 1720 Lorain
Black and Wright, 142 to 146 Central
Bouhalls, Herman, 1852 Pearl
Brown, Jacob, 201 Prospect (Became J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Buesch, Gustav, 1010 Pearl (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Claus, Frederick, 2115 Broadway
Claus, Henry, 1240 Clark
Czajkowski, Casimir, 18 1/2 Forman
Dress and Son, 34 Burton (In 2007 there is: Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700)
Eischen, Peter, 790 Clark
Emrich, J.M., 313 Perry
Fanta, Frank, 1571 Clark
Fanta, Joseph, 1449 Clark
Flynn, Abel and Froelk, 1133 St. Clair and 2089 Superior
Gallagher Undertaking Co., 393 Detroit and 2548 Broadway
Groh Bros., 62 Hill
Harris, B.E., 127 Bank
Heffron, William, 459 Detroit
Hogan and Sharer, 717 Superior and 1295 Euclid
Horak, Anthony, 1325 Clark
Horak, Charles, 578 Quincy
Jasper, Gerhard, 923 Lorain
Koebler, Charles, 369 Woodland
Koebler, J. & W., 421 Woodland
Lang, Louis, 1792 Lorain
Lindhorst, Edward, 1169 Pearl
Marek Bros., 101 Hamm and 122 Warren
Mattmueller, Frederick, 102 Pelton
McGorray Bros., 725 Lorain (Records at WRHS: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805)
Melcher, John, 479 Central
Millard, J.F. and Son, 2290 Euclid
Records at WRHS
J.F. Millard and Son 1827-1963 (University Circle Area - Italian)
Millard and Betts 1884-1887
J.F. Millard and Son 1887-1917
Millard, Son, and Raper Co. After 1917
All records on MS3890
Monreal Bros., 2113 Superior (In 2007 there is: Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555)
Monreal, Phillip, 1101 Superior (In 2007 there is: Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555)
Mullen and Bamberger, 27 College
Nickels, Frederick, 778 Lorain
Nunn, Adolph, 1097 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, Frank, 981 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, John, 559 Woodland (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Raus Bros., 1319 Broadway
Richards, James, 2468 and 917 Woodland
Rosekrans, Cornelius, 61 Fulton
Saxton, Edward, 345 Pearl (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Schuchard, Gustav, 1114 Lorain
Sheehan, Jeremiah, 602 St. CLair
Slezak Bros., 892 Tod
Stedronsky, Joseph, 138 Croton
Steinmetz, Charles, 825 Lorain
Strass and Son, 323 Huron
Thomas, Charles, 2762 Broadway
Thompson, W.F. and Co., 2595 Broadway
Van Uum, Henry, 1281 Lorain
Wagners' Funeral Directors, 1160 Woodland
Wischmeier, William, 915 Pearl (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, which was Wischmeier Buesch, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Wolf, Julia, 221 S. Woodland Ave.
Ziehm, Frederick, 1724 and 1726 St. Clair (Their funeral home records were destroyed when they closed up - per Nancy West, a relative by marriage)
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM 1900 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Beckenbach, H. and Sons, 514 and 1129 St. Clair
Beckenbach, William, 961 Willson
Beilstein, Fred, 369 and 371 Central
Beilstein, Louise, 371 Central
Records at WRHS:
Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Benjamin, Charles, 1720 Lorain
Black and Wright, 142 to 146 Central
Brown, J.H. and Son, 499 and 501 Prospect (Became J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Buesch, Gustav, 1012 Pearl (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, which was
Wischmeier Buesch, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Claus, Frederick, 2115 Broadway
Deutsch, Jacob, 359 Woodland
Records at WRHS
J.D. Deutsch Funeral Home and Crematory 1909-1960 MS4339
This was a Jewish funeral home founded in 1900. In 1967 it became Miller-Deutsch Memorial Chapel
Dewar, Harry, 701 Central
Dress and Son, 34 Burton (In 2007 there is: Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700)
Duetemeyer & Kaufmann, 1350 Pearl
Edick, Eugene, 1101 Pearl
Eischen, William, 790 Clark
Emrich, J.M., 313 Perry
Fanta, Frank, 1571 Clark
Flynn, Abel and Froelk, 1133 St. Clair and 2089 Superior
Gallagher Undertaking Co., 393 Detroit
Glasier Schuyler, 2762 Broadway
Groh Bros., 62 Hill
Harris, B.E., 127 Bank
Hasenpflug, M.W., 1513 Cedar
Hogan and Co., 717 Superior and 1295 Euclid and 2809 St. Clair
Horak, Anthony, 1323 Clark
Horak, CHarles, 578 Quincy
Jasper, Gerhard, 779 Lorain
Koebler, Charles, 369 Woodland
Koebler, J. & W., 421 Woodland
Koebler & Rasch, 909 Woodland
Marek, Frank, 122 Warren
Marek, James, 101 Hamm
Mattmueller, Frederick, 102 Pelton
McGorray Bros., 721 Lorain
Records at WRHS
McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805
McGreal, Thomas, 2531 Broadway
Melcher, John, 479 Central
Millard, J.F. and Son, 2290 Euclid
Records at WRHS
J.F. Millard and Son 1827-1963 (University Circle Area - Italian)
Millard and Betts 1884-1887
J.F. Millard and Son 1887-1917
Millard, Son, and Raper Co. After 1917
All records on MS3890
Monreal Bros., 2113 Superior (In 2007 there is: Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555)
Monreal, Phillip, 1101 Superior (In 2007 there is: Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555)
Mullen and Bamberger, 27 College
Mullen, John, 234 Jennings
Nickels, Frederick, 778 Lorain
Nunn, Adolph, 1097 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, Frank, 981 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, John, 559 Woodland (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Raus Bros., 1319 Broadway
Richards, James, 2468 Broadway
Rosekrans, Cornelius, 61 Fulton
Saxton, Edward, 345 Pearl (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Sharer, George, 444 Prospect
Sheehan, Jeremiah, 602 St. CLair
Slezak Bros., 892 Tod
Stedronsky, Joseph, 138 Croton
Steinmetz, Charles, 825 Lorain
Van Uum, Henry, 265 Courtland
Wagners' Funeral Directors, 1160 Woodland
Wischmeier, William, 915 Pearl (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, which was Wischmeier Buesch, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Wolf, Julia, 221 S. Woodland Ave.
Ziehm, Frederick, 1724 and 1726 St. Clair (Their funeral home records were destroyed when they closed up - per Nancy West, a relative by marriage)
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1910 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY:
Abel Wm. Sons and Co. 7017 Superior
Beckenbach H. and Sons, 1238 St. Clair
Beilstein, Fred, 3311 Prospect (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Black and Wright, 2601 Prospect
Boyd, Elmer, 2604 Central
Records at WHRS
Boyd's Funeral Home, 1906 - 1944 MS3531
Brown, J.H. and Son, 2007 Prospect and 13436 Euclid (Became J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Buesch, Gustav, 2747 W. 25 (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, which was Wischmeier Buesch, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Croley, W.E., 1814 Fulton
Deutsch, Jacob, 2275 Woodland
Records at WRHS
J.D. Deutsch Funeral Home and Crematory 1909-1960 MS4339
This was a Jewish funeral home founded in 1900. In 1967 it became Middler-Deutsch Memorial Chapel
Dewar, Harry, 2483 E. 22
Dress, Fred C. and Son, 2109 W. 41
Dress, Henry J., 3266 W. 41
(In 2007 there is: Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700)
Eischen, Katherine, 1916 Clark
Fanta Frank, 5813 Clark
Flynn-Froelk, 5309 Superior
Glasier, Schuyler, 9111 Miles
Groh Bros., 725 Hill
Hanket, John, 3324 Fulton
Hasenpflug, Milton, E. 55 and Cedar
Hieber, Henry, 2777 W. 14
Hogan and Co., 1345 Superior
Horak, Charles, 8313 Quincy
Jakab, Stephen, 9013 Buckeye
Jasper, Gerhard, 3316 Lorain
Jennings Co., 1834 E. 55
Koebler, J. & W., 2340 E. 55
Kubu, John, 5274 Broadway
Lindhorst, Edward, 1610 Clark
Lutheran, Michael, 9205 Buckeye
McGorray Bros., 3038 to 3042 Lorain (Records at WRHS: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805)
McGreal, John, 9101 Harvard
McGreal, Mary, 8315 Broadway
Maher, Harry, 3037 Central
Majewski, Boluslav, 2258 Professor (This became Komorowski, 2258 Professor, 216-771-1558 www.komorowskifuneralhome.com)
Malasca, Michele, 414 Hill
Mapes, George, E. 152nd
Marek, Frank, 4418 Broadway
Mastick, John, 14622 Detroit (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Mattmueller, Fred, 2363 Tremont
Melcher, John, 1652 E. 55
Millard, J.F. and Son, 10628 Euclid
Records at WRHS
J.F. Millard and Son 1827-1963 (University Circle Area - Italian)
Millard and Betts 1884-1887
J.F. Millard and Son 1887-1917
Millard, Son, and Raper Co. After 1917
All records on MS3890
Nickels, Fred, 3309 Lorain
Nosek, Anton (Successor to Stedronsky & Nosek), 5317 Broadway (In 2007 there is Nosek & Sons, 8150 Brecksville, 440-526-6050)
Nunn, Adolph, 4434 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, Frank, 3924 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, John I. Company, 3129 Woodland and 11605 Detroit (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, William, 8101 Woodland (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Pigion, Nathaniel, 3360 W. 25
Polak, Anton, 7410 Central
Raus, Emil, 5008 Fleet
Raus, E.V., and Son, 5040 Broadway
Rehburg-Busch Co., 4159 - 4163 Pearl (In 2007 this is Busch Funeral Home with various locations, 800-252-8724 www.buschfuneral.com)
Richards, James, 8142 Broadway
Rogers, Jas., 3319 Central
Roth and Weber, 4160 Lorain
Rush, Arthur, 847 E. 152
Saxton, 1550 W. 25 (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Sharer, George, 2436 Prospect
Slezak, Joseph, 3662 E. 65
Slezak, William, 3652 E. 65
Steinmetz, Charles, 3710 Lorain
Stepanek, Joseph, 4501 Clark
Vacha, Vaclav, 5408 Hamm
VanUum, Henry, 1941 W. 54
Wagner's Funeral Directors, 6420 Woodland
Wills, J.W. and Sons, 2323 Central (In 2007 there is: Wills Funeral Home, 14711 Harvard and 2491 E. 55, 216-752-6622, since 1905)
Wright, Phil, (Successor to Black and Wright), 2601 Prospect
Ziehm Bros., 10514 St. Clair (Their funeral home records were destroyed when they closed up - per Nancy West, a relative by marriage)
Ziehm, William, 10622 Superior (Their funeral home records were destroyed when they closed up - per Nancy West, a relative by marriage)
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1912 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY
Abel, Wm. and Sons, 7017 Superior
Beckenbach, H. and Sons, 1238 and 3503 St. Clair
Beilstein, Fred, 3341 Prospect (Records at WRHS: Beilstein Young, 1907-1930 MS4557)
Various Locations of this home:
3311 Prospect 1907
7508 Carnegie 1918-1921
1795 Crawford Road 1921
Black & Wright, 2601 Prospect
Boyd, Elmer, 2604 Central (Records at WHRS: Boyd's Funeral Home, 1906 - 1944 MS3531)
Brickman, Charles, 1276 E. 71
Brown, J.H. & Son, 2007 Prospect (Became J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Buesch, Gustav, 2747 W. 25 (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, which was Wischmeier Buesch, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Conti, Stephen, 919 Central
Croley, W.E., 1814 Fulton
Deutsch, Jacob, 2404 E. 55
Records at WRHS
J.D. Deutsch Funeral Home and Crematory 1909-1960 MS4339
This was a Jewish funeral home founded in 1900. In 1967 it became Middler-Deutsch Memorial Chapel
Dress, Henry, 3266 W. 41
Dress and Son, 2109 W. 41
(In 2007 there is: Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700)
Eisehen, Catherine, 1916 Clark
Fanta, Frank, 5813 Clark
Flynn-Froelk Co., 5309 Superior
Gallagher, Michael, 4304 Detroit
Glasier, Schuyler, 9111 Miles
Groh Bros., 725 Hill
Hanket, John, 3324 Fulton
Hasenpflug-Kelly Co., 2193 E. 55
Hieber, Henry, 2777 W. 14
Hogan and Co., 1345 Superior
Holan, James, 8634 Quincy
Horak, Charles, 8313 Quincy
Jakab, Stephen, 8923 Buckeye
Jasper, Gerhard, 3316 Lorain
Jennings Co., 1834 E. 55
Jones Bros., 7810 Homestead
Kaufman, CHarles, 3255 W. 25
Koebler, J. & W., 2340 E. 55
Kubu, John, 5274 Broadway
Lindhorst, Edward, 1610 Clark
Lutheran, Michael, 9205 Buckeye
McCarthy Co., 7308 Detroit
McGorray Bros., 3038 to 3042 Lorain (Records at WRHS: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805)
McGreal, John, 9101 Harvard
McGreal, Mary, 8315 Broadway
Maher, Harry, 3037 Central
Majewski, Boleslaus, 2258 Professor (This became Komorowski, 2258 Professor, 216-771-1558 www.komorowskifuneralhome.com)
Malasca, Michael, 414 Hill
Mapes, George, 755 E. 152
Marek, Frank, 4418 Broadway
Mastick, John, 14622 Detroit (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Mattmueller, Fred, 2363 Tremont
Melcher, John, 1652 E. 55
Millard, J.F. and Son, 10628 Euclid
Records at WRHS
J.F. Millard and Son 1827-1963 (University Circle Area - Italian)
Millard and Betts 1884-1887
J.F. Millard and Son 1887-1917
Millard, Son, and Raper Co. After 1917
All records on MS3890
Misencik, P. and Co., 12707 Plover (In 2007 there was Misencik Funeral Home, 12500 Madison, 216-221-2522)
Monreal, Philip, 2345 Superior (In 2007 there is: Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555)
Nickels, Fred, 3309 Lorain
Nosek, Anton, 5317 Broadway (In 2007 there is Nosek & Sons, 8150 Brecksville, 440-526-6050)
Nunn, Adolph, 4434 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, Frank, 3924 Lorain (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, John I., 2347 E. 55 (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Nunn, William, 8105 Wodland (In 2007 there is: Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550)
Parrish, Jay P. Co., 1738 E. 55
Polak, Anton, 7410 Central
Raus, Emil, 5008 Fleet
Raus, E.V. & Son, 5040 Broadway
Rehburg-Busch Co., 4159-4163 Pearl (In 2007 this is Busch Funeral Home with various locations, 800-252-8724 www.buschfuneral.com)
Richards, James, 8142 Broadway
Rogers, James, 3322 Central
Roth & Weber, 4160 Lorain
Saxton, 1550 W. 25 (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Sharer, George and Son, 2436 Prospect
Shepard, Richard, 792 E. 152
Slezak, Joseph, 3662 E. 65
Slezak, William, 3652 E. 65
Stas Bros., 2109 Abbey
Steinmetz, Charles, 3708 Lorain
Vacha, Vaclav, 5408 Hamm
Van Uum, Henry, 1941 W. 54
Wagner, William, 6420 Woodland
Wagner's Funeral Directory, 6420 Woodland
Wills, John, 2323 Central (In 2007 there is: Wills Funeral Home, 14711 Harvard and 2491 E. 55, 216-752-6622, since 1905)
Wischmeier, William, 2560 W. 25 (In 2007 there is Wischmeier Funeral Home, which was Wischmeier Buesch, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600)
Zakrajsek & Kansek, 6208 St. Clair
Zele, Joseph, 6106 St. Clair
Ziehm, Fred, 6916 St. Clair (Their funeral home records were destroyed when they closed up - per Nancy West, a relative by marriage)
LIST OF UNDERTAKERS FROM THE 1930 CLEVELAND CITY DIRECTORY
Brown, J.H. & Son, 8128 Carnegie (Became J.H. Brown - Son and Forward, and in 2007 was Brown-Forward)
Busch, G.H. & Son, 4334 Pearl
Daniels-Saxton-Mastick, 13215 Detroit (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Daniels, William, 15726 Detroit (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Eyler, George, 3248 Scranton
Flynn-Froelk Co., 5309-5311-5313 Superior
Glasier Co., 9619 Miles
Johnson, Donald, 521 Broadway
Koebler, J & W Co., 1966 E 82
Lang, George, 9437 and 12225 Lorain
Lindhorst, Edward H. & Sons, 1610 Clark
Mather SW Co., 3227 W. 25
McGorray Bros., 3040 Lorain (Records at WRHS: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home, 1876-1934 MS4805)
Monreal, J. Co., 6929 Superior (In 2007 there is: Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555)
Nosek, A. and Sons, 3282 E. 55 (In 2007 there is Nosek & Sons, 8150 Brecksville, 440-526-6050)
Reidy Bros & Morrison, 11225 Detroit
Saxton-Daniels-Mastick, 13215 Detroit (In 2007 there is Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300)
Sharer George Son and Parrish, 2436 Prospect
Slaughter Bros., 2165 E. 89
Steinmetz Co., 3708 - 3710 Lorain
Thomas, Charles, 12512 Miles
Weber and Hoesch, 6406 Franklin Blvd.
FUNERAL HOME RECORDS AT WESTERN RESERVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY:
Pease Funeral Home in Westlake 1883-1975 MS4809 (sold to Jenkins Funeral Home in 1955)
TREMONT FUNERAL HOMES
Frank Bania, 2937 W. 14 & 2159 W. 14th
Paul Holowchak, 1208 Kenilworth (In 2007 this is: Holowchak Funeral Home, 5548 State Rd., 216-621-0885)
Kolodiy, 3136 W. 14 (This funeral home is still there in 2007 - phone 216-621-4449) Also, in 2007 there is Kolodiy-Lazuta at 5677 State Road, 440-888-1444
Majewski, 2258 Professor (became Komorowski Funeral Home, 2258 Professor, 216-771-1558 www.komorowskifuneralhome.com Still there in 2007)
Dan Mallchok, 2609 W. 14th (In 2007, this was Mallchok Funeral Home, 5660 Ridge, 440-884-9100, www.mallchokfuneralhome.com)
Misencik, 1111 Fairfield (In 2007 this was Misencik Funeral Home, 12500 Madison, 216-221-2522)
Parobek, 2937 W. 14
Rusynyk-Yurch, 2824 W. 14 (In 2007 there is Yurch Funeral Home, 5618 Broadview, 216-398-1010)
Anthony J. Tomon, 2144 W. 14 (In 2007 Tomon & Sons, 4772 Pearl, 216-741-6661, www.tomonfh.com
Yurch, 1111 Fairfield (In 2007 there is Yurch Funeral Home, 5618 Broadview, 216-398-1010)
Zimmers, 2777 W. 14
CREMATION AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS IN 2007:
CREMATION
All Ohio Cremation -
www.allohiocremation.com - 216-351-6860 3929 Lorain Avenue
All Ohio Cremation and Burial Society, 7405 Memphis, 216-351-6860
Blessing Cremation Center, family owned since 1930, www.vitonero.com, 440-352-8100
Busch Funeral and Crematory "we operator our own crematory" 800-252-8724
Great Lakes Crematory, 4701 Hinckley Ind. pkwy, 216-398-8400
Malloy Memorial and Crematory, www.cremation.com, 1575 W. 117, 216-221-3380
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
A Ripepi & Sons, 3202 Fulton Rd., 216-281-8800 www.ARipepiandSons.com
Babitt Funeral Home, 9350 Ridge, 440-237-4569
Ball-McFall Fumeral Home, 8608 Quincy, 216-421-1455
Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, 1985 S. Taylor Rd., 216-932-7900
Daniel L. Berry and Donald Martens & Sons, 11210 Detroit, 216-221-1911, www.berrymartens.com
Berry Funeral Home see Corrigan Funeral Home
Bican Brothers, 5215 Fleet Ave., 216-641-9128
Biondo-Vito-Nero - Rockside and Bartlett Rd., 440-232-2100
Bodnar-Mahoney, 3929 Lorain Ave., 216-631-3075 http://www.bodnar-mahoney.com/index.cfm
Bollinger-Catavolos, 9810 Denison, 216-6\\961-6400
E.F. Boyd & Son, 15357 Euclid and 25900 Emery Rd., www.efboyd.com 216-541-2856 and 2165 E. 89th, 216-791-0770
E. F. Boyd & Son, Inc., one of the oldest African-American funeral homes in the Cleveland area, began in 1905. Elmer F. Boyd entered one of the few professions open to Blacks at the turn of the 20th century. He opened his business following graduation from Clark's College of Embalming in Cincinnati, Ohio (now the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science). After passing the state examination, Mr. Boyd opened an office on Central Avenue in the fall of 1905. It was known as the E. F. Boyd Funeral Parlor. He took on a partner, Lewis J. Dean, and officially opened in 1906; their initial establishment was described as "a combination funeral parlor and haber-dashery". In 1911, Dean left the business and Boyd with his wife, Cora continued, moving the business to 2544 Central Avenue. By 1919, he moved his operation to 2276 E. 43rd Street. During the early 1930's, Elmer was also joined in the business by his son, William F. With his business beginning to prosper, Elmer and Cora purchased the present headquarters location, 2165 E. 89th Street, in 1938. This site had formerly been the Slaughter Brothers Funeral Home. Along with that purchase, Boyd changed the name of his establishment to E. F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home. Elmer Boyd died in 1944. His wife and son along with his daughter-in-law, Mary W. continued the business after his death, improving and enhancing the overall business and its presence in the community.
David C. Brickman, 440-953-0505
Brickman-Didonato, 21900 Euclid, 216-481-5277, www.brickmanandsons.com
Brinkman-Dress, 13443 Detroit, Lakewood, 216-226-5700
Brown-Forward, 17022 Chagrin Blvd., 216-752-1200 www.brown-forward.com
At Brown-Forward Funeral Service, we have served Cleveland, Ohio and surrounding communities since the early 1800's. We are recognized as the oldest continuing funeral home in the state of Ohio. Almost two centuries ago the funeral home started as D.W. Duty, Cabinet Makers, was succeeded as J.H. Brown, then J. H. Brown-Son, & Forward, and, currently is known as Brown-Forward, Inc. Throughout the years, Brown-Forward, Inc. has remained a stable icon of caring and compassion for those in need. In our 176 years of recorded service, we have had five locations and only four different owners. Located in beautiful downtown Shaker Heights, our tastefully appointed facility is conveniently located minutes from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and every major hospital in the Greater Cleveland area. In 1951 the business was acquired by G. Budd and Maxine Forward, and is still operated as a family owned operation. Their son Robert L. Forward, serves as President and their daughter, Judith M. Forward is the Vice President of the Corporation. Additionally, a mainstay in the community and Brown-Forward, Inc. is Robert J. Kohl. He started as a funeral director in 1957 and now serves as General Manager of our funeral home. Being a family owned and operated business allows us to operate in a service oriented mode, rather than in a corporate culture. Today, as in the past, we at Brown-Forward, view ourselves as a community oriented funeral home, serving all faiths, races, and religions, with caring funeral, memorial and cremation services. We view ourselves as part of the entire community, which we have been actively involved with for so many years. Our affiliations have been numerous, to include; Rotary, Kiwanis, Knights of Columbus, Shrine and Zonta.
Brunner, Mentor and Painesville, 800-228-4195 www.brunners.com
Brunner Funeral Home in Mentor, Ohio, was established in 1949 by Raymond V. and Helen L. Brunner. The original home was built in 1845 and has attained distinction as a local landmark. The acquisition of Brunner-Nixon Funeral Home in 1981 expanded our service-area to even more of Lake County. Built in 1858, the historic Gage building in Painesville, Ohio, was sold to the Nixon family in 1932 who started the original funeral home. The Brunner family purchased the funeral home in 1981 and began an extensive project to restore the building to its original condition as one of the oldest and most beautiful buildings in Painesville. Today, we are the funeral service professionals of choice for most Lake County residents. Our responsiveness, attention to detail and ability to create a special experience on any budget is why Brunner's is considered the finest funeral service professionals in our community. First class service is the hallmark of our business. This tradition continues on through the next generation with James Sanden, Nancy Brunner Sanden, Martha Brunner Deitrick and Charles Brunner and our children.
Busch-Corrigan Berry, 21369 Center Ridge Rd., 440-333-9774
Busch , 800-252-8724 www.buschfuneral.com
Busch, 4334 Pearl Rd., 216-741-7700
Busch, 7501 Ridge Rd., 440-842-7800
A lot has changed in the funeral profession since 1905 when Gustav H. Busch opened the Rehburg-Busch Furniture and Hardware Store in the Old Brooklyn neighborhood of Cleveland.
The store produced crafted furniture and, typical of that period, built fine wooden caskets as well as had embalming facilities. As time progressed, our family proudly embraced the funeral profession and serve to earn our reputation for bringing the highest level of funeral service to the community. One hundred years of strong, enduring achievement - A few examples of the "funeral firsts" our family brought to Northeast Ohio: In 1925, we were the first firm to build a "funeral home" at 4334 Pearl Road to be used only for funeral services; the first to have a staff of pre-arrangement counselors to assist families with advanced funeral planning at their residence; and the first to offer an "800" number to make it more convenient for family members outside of Northeast Ohio to get in touch. We have expanded to meet the growing needs of today's families and we are online. We'd like the opportunity to answer some of the questions you may have about death, dying and bereavement. In 1925, we were the first firm in this area to build a "funeral home" at 4334 Pearl Road designed to be used only for funeral services. This is the original Funeral Home location and has been extensively remodeled and continues to serve families today. It is under the careful direction of the Busch Family and their staff. The Funeral Home continues to exemplify the high standard of caring tradition families have come to rely on throughout generations. Over ninety-nine years of strong, enduring achievement has made the Busch Family a prime example of Northeast Ohio's area's family-business traditions. This foundation of professional quality and experience has been a benchmark through generations from Gustav H. Busch to J. Milton Busch to John M. Busch to his two sons, J. Mark and James H. Busch. Currently, Jim and Mark Busch provide the daily leadership of Busch Funeral and Crematory Services. Our facility has been extensively enhanced to continue providing the full range of services needed by the community. Your family will experience the exceptional caring of our staff, the warmth of the tastefully decorated interiors and the accommodations of the visitation rooms. Parking is easy. Please, we invite you to stop in and see for yourself. We are located at 4334 Pearl Road. We'd like the opportunity to answer some of the questions you may have about death, dying and bereavement.
Butler and Son, 13430 Madison, 216-226-0811
Joseph Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-9292
Carey, 6318 Lorain, 216-631-2940
Chambers, 4420 Rocky River, 216-251-6566
Chambers, 4420 Rocky River Dr., 216-251-6566
Conti-Vitantonio, 2110 Murray Hill Rd., 216-231-1211
Coreno, 13115 Lorain, 216-941-3434
Corrigan - Berry, 14768 Lorain, 216-251-7000 www.corriganfuneralhome.com
Craciun-Berry, 7200 Detroit, 216-281-7300
Daniels Parker-Saxton-Busch, 15800 Detroit, 216-221-2300
Dicicco & sons, 5975 Mayfield, 440-449-1818, since 1924
Domagalski Komorowski, 2258 Professor, 216-771-1558
Donlon, 15408 Triskett, 216-251-7300
Dostal, 29369 Lorain, 440-779-0450, www.dostalfuneralservices.com
Erving Dress, see Brinkman-Dress
Fortuna, 5316 Fleet, 216-641-0046
William Gaines, 9116 Union, 216-641-4802
Golub, 4703 Superior, 216-391-0357
Golubski Deliberato, 4747 Turney, 216-883-3900, www.golubskideliberato.com http://gdfh.net/
Golubski, 6500 Fullerton, 216-341-0940 since 1913
Hanna, 14133 Detroit, 216-226-5356
Hartman Funeral Home, on Broadview and Mayfield, formerly founded on Buckeye Road, 216-662-1800
Holan-Komorowski, 3324 Fulton, 216-631-8840
Holowchak, 5548 State Rd., 216-621-0885 (originally in Tremont)
Hopko, 6020 Broadview, 216-631-4888
Humenik, 14200 Snow Road, 216-265-8700
Jenkins, 2914 Dover Center Rd., 440-871-0711
Johnson-Romito, 521 Broadway, 440-232-1441 http://www.johnson-romito.com/
Kmiecik, 3136 W. 14, 216-575-1188
Kolodiy Funeral Home originally in Tremont
Kolodiy-Lazuta, 5677 State, 440-888-1444
Kolodiy-Sobczyk, 3136 W. 14, 216-621-4449
Komorowski, 4105 E. 71, 216-341-1854 www.komorowskifuneralhome.com
Komorowski, 2258 Professor, 216-771-1558 www.komorowskifuneralhome.com
On the southeast side of Cleveland, in an area now known as "Slavic Village," Florian J. Komorowski built a funeral home in 1939. The funeral home was built upon the belief that providing personal funeral services to the community was one of the most honorable professions a person could have. Over the years in response to the changing needs of families served the funeral home has been remodeled and expanded to provide larger facilities to accommodate visiting areas, funeral services on the premises, community rooms for luncheons, casket and vault selection room to truly become a full-service funeral home. David F. and Attorney James J. Komorowski joined their Dad, Florian in 1967 and 1969 respectively. David's son, Michael D. begun working with the family firm in 1991. That same year Komorowski Funeral Home expanded their service area through the purchase of Hyber-Domagalski Funeral Home located on Cleveland's Southside in the area now known as "Tremont." Edward Domagalski, who originally operated a funeral home on Harvard Avenue in the Corlett neighborhood, moved his business in 1951 to Tremont with a branch location in Maple Heights. The Professor Avenue location, adjacent to St. John Cantius Church, continues to operate today as Komorowski Funeral with a long history as Majewski Funeral Home, Hyber Funeral Home, and Hyber-Domagalski Funeral Home. In November of 2005 David, James, and Michael Komorowski expanded their service to families by merging with Tabone Funeral Home owned and operated by Martin and Alberta Tabone since 1968. Our combined family business will continue our long history of serving Greater Cleveland families with professionalism, trust and honesty.
Maher-Melbourne, 4274 Mayfield, 216-382-4500 www.mahermelbourne.com
Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home has a reputation for providing the highest quality service and care in the community. This reputation is steeped in a long and interesting heritage. In 1908, Harry T. Maher founded the Maher Funeral Home of Woodland Ave. in Cleveland. After his death in 1939, his wife Lucy A. Maher, operated the business while raising four children, two of whom, John Maher and Hugh Maher, later joined her in the business. In 1956, Maher Funeral Home purchased an additional facility at 4274 Mayfield Road (At Belvoir Boulevard) in South Euclid, Ohio. In 1973, Maher Funeral Home merged with the Melbourne Funeral Home of Euclid Avenue in East Cleveland. The Melbourne Funeral Home was also family owned, having been established in 1898. Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home then operated at 4274 Mayfield Road (At Belvoir Boulevard) where it is currently located. Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home was operated by Hugh and Kevin Maher until Hugh�s death in early 2003. Today, Kevin and the Professional Staff continue the dignified work of the Maher-Melbourne name. The funeral home has received the distinguished Silver Public Approval Award from the International Order of the Golden Rule for giving outstanding service to families. This group, known as OGR, is an affiliation of independently owned funeral homes. It was established in 1928 to identify and honor outstanding funeral homes throughout North America.
Mallchok, 5660 Ridge, 440-884-9100, www.mallchokfuneralhome.com
Dan Mallchok, founder of the Mallchok Funeral Home became a licensed funeral director in 1935. He operated the business on the south side of Cleveland in the Treemont Area until his retirement in January 1977. In September 1962, Dan, along with his sons, Michael Mallchok, Sr. and Nicholas Mallchok opened a second location in Parma, OH. The Mallchok Family has been serving the Parma / Parma Heights area at this location for over 40 years. Currently Michael Mallchok, Jr. and Susan Mallchok Karla continue the family tradition of caring for the needs of the community at their independent, family-owned and operated funeral facility at 5660 Ridge Road, Parma, Ohio.
Malloy, 1575 W. 117, 216-221-3380
Mandley-Vetrovsky, 18871 Lorain, 440-333-1331
David Martens & Son, 216-941-1772
Donald Martens & Sons, 216-221-1911 www.berrymartens.com
Walter Martens & sons, 9811 Denison, 216-281-7113
McGorray Bros., 14133 Detroit, 216-226-5356
Unique Sources for Irish - American Records: McGorray Brothers Funeral Home Records
(Mounted May 25, 2000)
As a genealogist, I have often encountered especially difficult situations when attempting to find a particular family line. For many of us there are a variety of obstacles associated with researching our ethnic roots. Fortunately, when all the hours at a microfilm reader, writing to the National Archives, and trips on rainy days to the cemetery fail, there are other unique sources which offer the researcher valuable information. One of these unique sources can be found in funeral home records. As a manuscript processor, specialist in genealogical collections in the Western Reserve Historical Society Library, in Cleveland, Ohio, I feel privileged to be able to share with you one such discovery - the McGorray Brothers Funeral Home Records (MS 4805). The story of Mark McGorray (1829-1891), the founder of the McGorray Funeral Home, is a prime example of an Irish immigrant's success. Mark McGorray was born in 1829 and came to America in 1844 at the age of fifteen. He chose Rochester, New York, as his first home. As a young man, he traveled to California and, like so many others of that time, sought out his fortune. He ultimately returned to Rochester and, with his family, arrived in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1864. In Cleveland, he struggled as a cooper smith, a livery stable proprietor, and a furniture store owner. His first business location was located at 3040 Lorain Avenue. It was common practice in the nineteenth century for furniture makers to double as undertakers. The McGorrays struggled in this particular profession, but finally succeeded. He was nominated by the Democratic Party for several political elections, but never elected to public office. After Mark McGorray's death in the winter of 1891, his two sons, James W. McGorray (d. 1919) and Joseph (d. 1910) took over the reins of the family business. It then became known as the McGorray Brothers Funeral Home. The family continues to operate the business today. There is further specific family genealogical information contained within the manuscript register to the McGorray collection. The key to unlocking family tree secrets is often linked to one significant discovery, and there are many such opportunities to be found here. It is often difficult to consult Catholic diocese records, and it is equally difficult to find specific information that provides details about an elusive ancestor. These funeral home records hold a fountain of information for genealogical researchers. These records are predominantly the funeral accounts of Irish - Americans. There are also other ethnic backgrounds represented, including British, Italian, German, and Eastern European. The majority of these records are Roman Catholic/Irish - American. There are approximately 14,000 funerals recorded between the years 1876 and 1934, which are represented in the collection's twenty-eight chronologically - arranged volumes. A typical funeral record contains the name of the deceased, to whom the account is billed (in many cases this is a next of kin), date of death. residence at the time of death, age, sex, the cause of death, the date and location of the burial, and the attending physician and his address. There are also further clues contained within these records in the form of death certificates, receipts, and burial permits. Records from the turn of the twentieth century provide the greatest details for the researcher. The funeral home records in this collection are easy to research. The majority are also indexed alphabetically for quick genealogical reference. It is hoped that this unique genealogical source will inspire the researcher to indulge their creative side and seek out further unusual collections. Some of these will be explored in future reviews. Best wishes in your searches! Erin Go Bragh!! This article was originally published by the Western Reserve Historical Society.
McGrath, 7462 State, 440-237-1111
John McGreevey, 16105 Detroit, 216-221-0220
Misencik, 12500 Madison, 216-221-2522
Frank P. Miscencik originally at 1111 Fairfield in Tremont
1930 Census - 1111 Fairfield, Frank Misencik, age 39, born OH, parents CZECH, undertaker. Wife Mary, daughter Florence.
OBIT: Frank P. Misencik, formerly of 1111 Fairfield Ave., husband of the late Mary, father of Mrs. Kenneth Jones, grandfather of Mrs. David Malcolm, Scott and Rita Roe. Brother of Rose Hovanec, John, Catherine Pochurek, Elizabeth DeFrancisco, the late Mary Kocher, Joseph and Paul Misencik. Mass at Our Lady of Mercy Church. Paul Misencik Funeral Home, 12900 Madison Ave
Jack Monreal, 31925 Vine Street, www.JackMonreal.com 440-585-4555
Mosinski, 3667 E. 65, 216-641-0497
Murphy-Mahon, 5252 Mayfield, 216-381-4000 www.schultemahonmurphy.com
Nero-Vito, 6130 Turney, 216-663-9222
Nickels & Andrade, 14500 Madison, 216-221-7800
Nicol-Wells-Kloss, 5252 Mayfield, 440-442-7020
Nosek & Sons, 8150 Brecksville, 440-526-6050 http://www.nosekfuneral.com/
We are a family owned and operated funeral home that has been caring for families in Cleveland and surrounding communities for over 110 years. Founded in 1890 by Anton Nosek, the firm was originally located in the old Broadway area of Cleveland. Upon Anton's death in 1935, his sons Yaro and Edward carried the business into its second generation. Yaro's son Norman succeeded him in 1952, expanding the firm to include homes in North Randall and Brecksville. Norman was proud to have his daughters, Norayne McCreery and Karen Gerber, continue the firm into its fourth generation from the Brecksville location which was established in 1969. Over the years, A. Nosek & Sons, Gerber-McCreery Funeral Directors has earned a fine reputation for the compassionate assistance it provides to individuals and families in their time of bereavement. We will strive to maintain that tradition of excellence which has been the firm's hallmark since its establishment over 100 years ago. We are a member of Selected Independent Funeral Homes.
Nunn, Coleman-Cambarare, 9810 Denison, 216-631-0550
Paul Nyland, 15408 Triskett, 216-941-2426
Pernel Jones & Sons, 7120 Cedar, 216-875-2775
Riczo, 7462 State Rd., 440-842-4080
Ripepi Funeral Home, 5762 Pearl at Snow, 440-888-0800, www.ripepi.com since 1948
Ripepi & Sons, 3202 Fulton, 216-281-8800
Rybicki & Son, Broadview and Turney, 440-546-5353
Sauer Funeral Home, since 1922, 4801 Memphis, 216-351-4625
Schulte, Mahon and Murphy, 4090 Mayfield, 216-381-4000
Schulte, Mahon and Murphy, 5252 Mayfield, 440-442-0000, www.schultemahonmurphy.com
The current SCHULTE & MAHON - MURPHY Funeral Homes began with the merger of two individual funeral homes with a combined history of over 125 years of services to the people of greater Cleveland. The JOSEPH C. SCHULTE Funeral Homes, with a main office in South Euclid, Ohio and branches in Cleveland, Ohio and branches in Lyndhurst and Chesterland, Ohio was purchased by The MAHON - MURPHY Funeral Home of East Cleveland, Ohio to form the current operation in 1975. With service to the families and beautiful facilities to compliment those services, SCHULTE & MAHON - MURPHY Funeral Homes are currently noted as being one of Cleveland's finest and caring facilities. The completion of a completely new facility in 1992 Lyndhurst, Ohio heralded the addition of the Nicol-Wells-Kloss Funeral Home and The David Melbourne Chapman Funeral Service to the business. While each funeral home is family owned and operated, the combination of three leading mortuaries from the Greater Cleveland area allows for greater attention to details and services to families in their time of need. The business currently operates out of the main facility at 5252 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, with the branch office and facility located at 4090 Mayfield Rd., South Euclid. There is also the availability of facilities throughout the Greater Cleveland/Akron areas to serve families who have come to appreciate the service, sincerity and quality of a funeral from SCHULTE & MAHON - MURPHY Funeral Homes. Today, the funeral homes offer complete services for traditional funerals, funerals followed by cremation, graveside services, shipping arrangements and direct cremations with memorial services. The directors are well-trained professionals who consider each funeral an individual tribute to the life of the deceased, and the relationship that we establish allows us to serve individuals of all faiths, ethnic backgrounds and traditional and non-traditional family life styles. Each funeral service we are privileged to handle becomes a personalized service to honor the deceased and a lasting memory for the family, relatives and friends. We are available 24 hours a day to answer any questions you might have regarding our services. We offer after the funeral visitation and services, and a beautiful community room for groups and clubs to hold the meetings or gatherings. We offer an extended display of caskets, vaults and all merchandise related to the funeral business directly in our Lyndhurst facility. This ability for families to arrange all aspect of the services they select right in one location has been greatly appreciated. We value the trust and confidence families have placed in us in the past, and our pledge to you is to reward that trust by providing an exceptional facility and services to match in your time of need. Our three family owned and operated funeral homes have served hundreds of families over the years. We have made many lasting friendships, and look forward to doing the same with you and your family.
Schuster Straker O'Connor, 5904 Ridge, 440-885-4800 www.ssofh.com
Schuster-Straker-O'Connor Funeral Home was founded in 1927 on Denison Ave. in Cleveland by Van Schuster. Our Ridge Road location was established in 1953. We have expanded to an 11,000 sq. ft. facilities which includes a after funeral luncheon room that can seat 150 people. Schuster-Straker-O'Connor Funeral Home is Parma's oldest funeral home.
Tomon & Sons, 4772 Pearl, 216-741-6661, www.tomonfh.com (History not on website yet but is coming) originally in Tremont
Vodrazka's, 6505 Brecksville, 216-524-3900
The Vodrazka Funeral Home was founded at East 55th and Broadway in Cleveland in 1942 by John R. and Helen C. Vodrazka, whose dedication to service influenced their son Jack to become a Funeral Director. In 1974, upon the death of Helen C. Vodrazka, John retired, transferring the ownership to sons Lawrence and Jack, both Funeral Directors and Professional Embalmers (free-lance embalmers for other funeral homes). In 1977, the Vodrazka Funeral Home moved to Independence, while continuing to operate the East 55th and Broadway home. When Lawrence retired in 1997, Jack decided to close the East 55th home and focus all of his energies in promoting the Independence location. The Vodrazka Funeral Home continues to be a family business owned by Jack and his wife Dottie, who along with long-time friend, Eric Gleine (Funeral Director and Embalmer), provide a professional and caring environment for bereaving families. The Vodrazka Funeral Home has been serving the Cleveland community with professionalism and compassion for over sixty-five years. For more information, please call the Vodrazka Funeral Home at (216) 524-3900.
Wills Funeral Home, 14711 Harvard and 2491 E. 55, 216-752-6622, since 1905 http://web.ivenue.com/houseofwillsfuneralhome/
Wischmeier Funeral Home, 3111 Broadview, 216-351-8600
Yurch, since 1917, 5618 Broadview, 216-398-1010 originally in Tremont
Zabor, 5680 Pearl, 440-884-5035 http://zaborfh.com/
Zak, 6016 St. Clair, 216-361-3112 (This was the same address of the old F. Ziehm Funeral Home)
Zeis-McGreevey, 16105 Detroit, 216-221-0220