Obituaries
Edward Raymond Towns
Mar 3, 2025
Funeral services for Edward Raymond Towns will be held at noon Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Christ Episcopal Church, 3445 Warrensville Center Road, Shaker Heights. He died on March 3, 2025 at the age of 89.
Ed was born in Kenmore, NY and raised in Eden, NY, both suburbs of Buffalo. He was the son of Edna (Stellrecht) Towns and William...
Norris Judson Landis
Feb 27, 2025
Norris Judson Landis, age 95 of Cleveland Hts., OH. Beloved husband of the late Mary Eleanor Landis (nee Wieber); dear father of Judith C. Landis-Erdman of Cleveland Hts., OH and Scott C. Landis (Sara) of Wickcliffe, OH; dear grandfather of Erik L. Erdman (Sarah), Carlos R. Chinchilla (Chelsea) and Emily R. Landis; great-grandfather of Adeline E. Erdman; brother of Robin...
Clara Taplin Rankin
Feb 26, 2025
Clara Taplin Rankin passed away at age 107 on February 26, 2025.
Her husband, Alfred M. Rankin, predeceased her in 1994. She was the daughter of longtime Clevelanders Edith Smith Taplin and Frank E. Taplin.
She is survived by her five sons: Alfred M. Rankin, Jr., (Viki), Thomas T. Rankin (Corbin), Claiborne R. Rankin (Beth), Roger F. Rankin (Alison), and Bruce T....
Osborne Mills, Jr.
Feb 25, 2025
Osborne Mills, Jr. (“Os” to friends and often “Obbie” to family) died on February 25th, 2025 surrounded by family after a years-long fight with cancer. He was born in Cleveland on July 11, 1947 to Osborne Mills and Margaret Swan Mills.
Os is survived by his wife of 25 years, Loren Elizabeth Bendall; by his daughters, Victoria Ford Mills LaFave (Charles),...
Bonnie S. Spangler
Feb 24, 2025
Bonnie Alice Stormer Spangler passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, February 24, 2025, age 90 at her residence at Judson Park, Cleveland, Ohio. She was surrounded by family - her son, Gregory Brant Spangler of Cleveland, and daughters Rebecca Spangler Barker of Katy, Texas, and Margaret Beth DeFilippis of New York City, and daughter-in-law, Anna Pearl Spangler.
Bonnie was preceded in death...
Nancy Lapham Schubert
Feb 22, 2025
Nancy Lapham Schubert, born on May 25, 1940, in Jamestown, New York, peacefully passed away on February 22, 2025, in Arlington Heights, Illinois. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and dedication to the art of teaching.
Nancy’s passion for education began early in her life and was influenced by her parents, who were both professional musicians. She graduated from...
Shirley Williams Gibson
Feb 21, 2025
Shirley Williams Gibson, 104, traveled peacefully to heaven on February 21, 2025. She is remembered as a lovely, charming, spirited woman who for the better part of a century maintained a keen intellect, a sharp wit, and a busy social calendar. A lifelong resident of the Cleveland area, she was a champion of the city’s civic institutions. She treasured the...
John King Weaver
Feb 21, 2025
John King Weaver, 79, passed away peacefully on February 20 at King David Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness.
He is survived by his sister Susan Weaver (Felix Weigt-Bienzle), and his nieces Anna Weigt-Bienzle and Maria Weigt-Bienzle. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl Weaver (2008) and Marian Louise King Weaver (2005).
John was born...
Jorgji Lengu
Feb 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jorgji (Xhoxhi) Lëngu, a loving husband, devoted father, and loyal friend, who left this world on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His generosity of spirit touched the lives of all who knew him. Jorgji was a pillar of strength and wisdom for his community, always offering...
Joy G. Willmott
Feb 8, 2025
Joy G. Willmott (nee Griffin). Joy was the beloved wife of Paul R. Rander and the dear mother of Ann K. Willmott, Edward L. Willmott and James T. Willmott (Michelle T.). She was the dear stepmother of Christopher Rander and the loving grandmother of Tess K. and Grace F. Willmott, Chloe E. and Griffin J. Willmott. Joy was also the...
Carolyn Keefe Oakes
Jan 31, 2025
Carolyn Marie Oakes (née Keefe), born on March 7, 1938, in Arlington, MA, to Francis and Josephine Keefe, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.
Carolyn's rich and fulfilling life was marked by her dedication to her family, her faith, and her community. Carolyn married the love of her life, Nathan Waller Oakes, who was born on August 18, 1936....
Mary Ann Davis
Jan 28, 2025
Mary Ann Wolpert Davis passed away peacefully on January 28, 2025 in Aurora, Ohio. She was predeceased in 2019 by her beloved husband of 63 years, Charles W. Davis. She was the cherished mother of Elizabeth (Mark Bayles), Laura (Michael Monroe), and Alice (David Tornquist); and dearest Grandma to Elizabeth Monroe, Matthew and Caroline Tornquist. She was a devoted sister...
Louise "Weez" Wills
Jan 17, 2025
Louise (nee Harper) Wills, born September 2, 1952, in Duluth, Minnesota. She graduated from Morgan Park High School in 1970 and the University of Minnesota Duluth in 1975.
Louise began her career teaching home economics in Duluth, Minnesota. Louise got sober on June 2, 1979. In the summer of 1980 she moved to Cleveland, Ohio. When she first moved to Cleveland...
Melvin Douglas Walker
Jan 15, 2025
Melvin Douglas Walker, 79, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Melvin was born on March 9, 1945 in Wilcoe, West Virginia to Robert Enoch and Juanita (Oxendine) Walker. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Juanita Walker and his sister Rinda Gay Walker. Left to cherish his memory are his beautiful and devoted...
Irene Franklin
Jan 14, 2025
Irene Franklin (nee Baker), aged 98, of Beachwood, OH, passed away peacefully on January14, 2025. Born on February 6, 1926, in Mobile, AL, Irene lived a life filled with love and devotion. She was the beloved wife of the late Curtis Franklin, who played an integral role in her remarkable journey.
Irene was a loving mother to Kevin C. Franklin, who...
Robert W. "Bob" Akers
Jan 13, 2025
Robert W. “Bob” Akers, age 99 of Shaker Heights. He was the beloved husband of the late Elizabeth “Bee” Akers (Hart), a loving father to Beth Akers of NYC, NY, Jeannette D'Alessandro (David) of Boston, MA and Scott Akers (Erica) of Philadelphia, PA. He was the dear grandfather of Robert D'Alessandro of Cambridge, MA. He was the dear brother of...
Anthony Michael John Bar
Dec 24, 2024
Anthony Michael John Bar, born Anton Jon Bar on February 25, 1946, came into this world in an American displaced persons camp in Germany. His parents, Helena Bar (née Wilczyńska) and Jon Bar endured immense hardship, spending 5 ½ years in a forced labor camp during World War II and three years in a displaced persons camp, where Tony and...
Charles D. "Chuck" Hartman
Dec 12, 2024
Charles D. Hartman April 3, 1938 – December 12, 2024 Chuck was the beloved husband of Robert S. “Buff” Jozsa with whom he shared his life for fifty-five years.
He was a highly respected and distinguished interior designer in Cleveland, Ohio.
Private family services will be held.
Diana Dempsey Treco
Dec 8, 2024
Diana “Di” Dempsey Treco of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024 at age 96. She became a widow when her husband of 47 years, Frank S. Treco, passed away in 1999. She is survived by two sons, Frank “Skip” and his wife Mary, and James and his wife Sarah. Gordon, her third son, predeceased her. Di...
Joyce C. Balazs
Nov 30, 2024
Joyce Carson Balazs, age 88, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was predeceased in 2018 by her beloved husband of 57 years, Joseph B. Balazs. She was the loving mother of one daughter and two sons: Anne E. Gold (Alan) of Rye, NY; David J. Balazs (Anya) of Shaker Heights, OH; and James A. Balazs...
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