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Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Borgos (nee Nichols) were held Nov. 29 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Brunswick, the Rev. Scott Henderson officiating. Mrs. Borgos, of Macedonia, died Nov. 25. She was 85.

Mrs. Borgos, a Cleveland native, was born July 29, 1923, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (nee Voelker), both deceased. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by a son, Michael (Deborah), of Macedonia; grandchildren Adam and Sarah Borgos; and a sister, Bernice Severson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joel; and brothers Edward and William Nichols.

Burial was at Lake View Cemetery. Arrangements by Waite & Son Funeral Home, Brunswick.

LaVerne Kapela (nee Graham), a lifelong Northfield resident, was the original owner of Graham's Flower Shop. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Zonta.

Mrs. Graham died Nov. 28 at home of her son, Rod (Maryjane), in Aurora. She was 83.

Mrs. Graham was born March 16, 1925, the daughter of Howard S. Graham and Matilda Cerny. She is also survived by a son, Scott, of Northfield, and grandchildren Katharine, Nathan and Timothy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester S. "Chet" in 1993.

Funeral services were held Dec. 1 at Johnson-Romito Funeral Home, Northfield Center, the Rev. Christian Just of Epiphany Lutheran Church officiating. Burial was at Northfield-Macedonia Cemetery.

Funeral services for Donald R. Smirz were held Nov. 26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Macedonia. Mr. Smirz, of Macedonia, died Nov. 21 at Sagamore Hills Medical Center. He was 82.

Mr. Smirz, a Cleveland native, was born July 29, 1928, the son of Edward and Mamie Smirz, both deceased. He worked as a mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Mr. Smirz also served in the U.S. Navy.

He is survived by his wife, Helen R. (nee Pekarcik); a sister, Florence Werstak (Edward); and many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles (Marian, deceased).

Burial was at All Saints Cemetery, Northfield Center. Arrangements by Ferfolia Funeral Home, Sagamore Hills.

Northfield resident Nicholas Iacano has been promoted to the rank of Petty Officer in the United States Navy.

Nicholas is a 2006 graduate of Nordonia High School. He also lived in Bedford for 11 years. He joined the Navy two years ago and is currently stationed in San Diego.

Nicholas is the son of Northfield residents Barry and Nancy Butwina and Mayfield residents Anthony and Nadine Iacano.

Robert C. Bolon was awarded a Purple heart for injuries he sustained during his service with the United States Army during World War II. He later earned a bachelor's degree and worked as an executive for JC Penney.

Mr. Bolon, of Northfield, died Nov. 16 at Marymount Hospital. He was 85.

Mr. Bolon was born March 13, 1923 in Bethesda, Ohio, the son of Raymond and Martha Bolon.

He is survived by his wife, Betty L. (nee Martin); a son, Thomas C. (Darlene, deceased) and daughter, Laura A. Schaffer (Kenneth); and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Nov. 20 at United Methodist Church of Macedonia. Burial was at Bethesda Ebenezer Baptist Cemetery. Arrangements by Ferfolia Funeral Home, Sagamore Hills.

Funeral services for Theodore Macejak are scheduled for Nov. 22 at Ferfolia Funeral Home, Sagamore Hills. Mr. Macejak, of Macedonia, died Nov. 18 at Summit Point. He was 78.

Mr. Macejak was born May 13, 1930 in Cleveland, the son of John and Elizabeth Macejak. He was a self-employed steel foundry worker.

Mr. Macejak served in the U.S. Army.

He is survived by his wife, LaVerne (nee Lietzow); a daughter, Vickey Clawson (Ronald) and son, Theodore Macejak Jr. (Jill). Mr. Macejak was also the grandfather of four and brother of John, Emrick, James and Milan.

Burial will be at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman. The fanily suggests memorial contributions to Odyssey Health Care Hospice, 6140 Parkland Blvd., Suite 105, Mayfield Heights 44124. Arrangements by Ferfolia Funeral Home, Sagamore Hills. �