Obituaries
Joseph P. DeMarco
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph P. DeMarco, He was born on September 4, 1943. He was the son of Helena and John.
He passed away on April 22, 2025.
His family moved from the Bronx to Queens when he was 15.
Joseph was the father of Lisa Caroline DeMarco Calamita and William John DeMarco. He was the grandfather of Isabella Sweet Calamita and Joseph Brian Calamita.
Joe attended...
The Rev. Dr. Don Ehlers
Apr 21, 2025
Don Ehlers (born Donald Carl Ehlers) came into this world on Sunday, June 18, 1950, fittingly on Father’s Day in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to John and Lavon Ehlers. Greeting him at home were three older brothers: Gerald "Jerry", Kenneth “Ken”, and Richard “Rich”. Their family was joined by three younger siblings: Karen, Kevin, and Mark. Don grew up on the...
Janet Heeman Marshall
Apr 20, 2025
Janet Heeman Marshall passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home in Chagrin Falls Ohio. She was 103 years old.
Janet was born in Cleveland Ohio, August 20 1921. She was the daughter of Herbert Henry Heeman, (founder of the Lakewood Automobile company and the Heeman Manufacturing Co.) and Virginia Hathaway Heeman and was sister to Eleanore...
Thomas O. Elloian
Apr 10, 2025
Thomas O. Elloian, age 96 of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday April 10th surrounded by his devoted and beloved wife of 52 years and his cherished son.
The eldest son of Armenian parents, Haighouhie (Helen) Minasian from Kharput, Turkey and Oscar Elloian from Dardem, Turkey. Beloved husband of Sonia Elloian (nee Kouyoumdjian) and beloved father...
Virby Jane Coe
Mar 31, 2025
Virby Jane Coe was born on June 29, 1931, and departed this life peacefully on Monday, March 31, 2025, at the age of 93, while inpatient at AHUJA Hospital.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory: four loving daughters—Victoria Jones, Renita Coe, Brenda Coe, and Cynthia Lightner (Frank); six grandchildren—Dawn Allen (Davon), Jason Reeves, Nicole Opoku, Manuel Dixon Jr. (Conchetta), Rita-Marie...
Joan Brown Campbell
Mar 29, 2025
The Reverend Dr. Joan Brown Campbell, at the tender age of 93, passed peacefully on March 29, 2025. It was the final chapter of an extraordinary life.
Joan was born in November 1931, in Youngstown, Ohio. She graduated from Boardman High School and attended the University of Michigan, graduating with a degree in Speech and English. She earned the honor as...
Richard N. Ogle
Mar 27, 2025
Richard N. Ogle: Born Nov. 24, 1936, died on March 27th in Vero Beach. Florida.
He was raised in Springfield, Ohio and graduated from Wittenberg University in 1958. He graduated from the University of Chicago Law School in 1961, and following a clerkship with an appellate court judge in Chicago joined the law firm of Calfee, Halter and Griswold in Cleveland...
David P. Guse
Mar 24, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of David “Dave” Patrick Guse on March 24, 2025, at the age of 72. He was surrounded by his daughter, Maren Guse Powell, and son-in-law, James Powell.
His wife, Patricia “Pat” Pigott Guse, preceded him in death. Dave and Pat will be remembered for their love and utter adoration for each other until and...
Leroy Ozanne
Mar 19, 2025
Leroy Ozanne was born on October 30, 1925 in Beaumont, Texas, the second of eight children. He peacefully went to glory on March 19, 2025. Following his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1946, Leroy settled in Cleveland, Ohio. He attended Fenn College and John Carroll University. Starting as a Cleveland building inspector, he began to win small commercial construction...
Donald G. Kuhn
Mar 11, 2025
Donald Kuhn, age 83, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, at Judson Park, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife of nearly 50 years, Dorothy. Born on May 5, 1941, in Avon, Ohio, Don was a cherished husband, uncle, cousin, and friend to many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Helen Kuhn. Don...
Donald Eklund
Mar 9, 2025
Donald B. Eklund. 80, passed away March 9th, 2025. Don was the son of the late Elof A. and Ruth T. Eklund (nee Johnson), and beloved husband of Emily S. Eklund (nee Scovil) and the dear father of Barbara E. Frederick (Charles S.) of Pittsburgh, PA and Adam S. Eklund (Kim A.) of Phoenix,AZ; he was the dear grandfather of...
Joan Myers Schattinger
Mar 6, 2025
Joan Myers Schattinger, 88, passed away on March 6th, 2025 surrounded by family after a years-long fight with Parkinson’s. She was the daughter of Walter Myers and Janet Shelhart Myers.
Joan is survived by her much loved husband/partner-in-everything of 63 years, James Schattinger and by her children; Lisa Schattinger Buchan, (Alistair), and James Douglas Schattinger, (Lisa). She is also survived by...
Timothy D. Jones
Mar 5, 2025
Timothy “Tim” Jones, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. A graduate of University School and Bates College, Tim was an avid outdoorsman who found joy in skiing, bike riding, and reading. For most of his career he was in sales and marketing with PR Newswire, a news distribution platform.
Above all,...
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...
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