Obituaries
Katherine P. Torgerson
Sep 3, 2024
Katherine Perris Torgerson, 76, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, lost a recurring battle with cancer on September 3, 2024, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve, surrounded by her family. Having defeated colon cancer in 2006 and staved off breast cancer in 2018 and again in 2020-21, Kathy enjoyed many healthy and active years before a final, acute onset of cancer...
Christopher D. Stanley
Sep 2, 2024
Christopher Danahy Stanley, 73, of Shaker Heights died peacefully on September 2, 2024.
Chris was born in Buffalo, NY on September 23, 1950 to John Gill Stanley and Mary Louise (Georger) Stanley. He was a graduate of the Nichols School, The University of Vermont, and Cleveland Marshall College of Law.
During his legal career, Chris worked for social justice while defending the...
Robert "Bobby" Benjamin
Aug 24, 2024
Robert Andrew Benjamin of Solon, Ohio passed away on August 24th, 2024 of pancreatic cancer at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid. He was 71 years of age.
Bobby was born on November 12, 1952 in New York to Roger Eugene Benjamin (1925-2016), a commercial real estate developer, and Jill Segel Benjamin (1922-2017), a painter and engraver.
The family left...
Craig Martin
Aug 20, 2024
Craig Martin, the beloved son of Jessie L. Martin and the late John W. Martin, brother of Phillip Martin, and loving partner of Donna L. Batson peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Family services will be held. For those who wish, contributions in his name may be made to The Music School Settlement, 11125 Magnolia Drive, Cleveland, OH...
Polly McCarthy
Aug 18, 2024
Polly McCarthy, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away very peacefully on Sunday, August 18th at the age of 90. Born on April 30th, 1934, in Cleveland, OH, Polly McCarthy lived a life full of grace, kindness, and enduring love. She had a fighting spirit that saw her well through the challenges and adversity that life presents.
A devoted mother...
Harvey O. Mierke, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Harvey Oliver Mierke, Jr., a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on August 16, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on March 3, 1936, to Harvey Oliver Mierke, Sr. and Prudence Wardwell Mierke, Harvey lived a full and vibrant life, deeply rooted in his community and family. Harvey shared his many and varied interests with those around him:...
Charis Eng, MD PhD
Aug 13, 2024
Charis Eng, MD, PhD
January 17, 1962 – August 13, 2024
“Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened."
We remember and celebrate the life of Dr. Charis Eng, who died on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 at the age of 62. She was the dear daughter of Dr. Soo Peck Eng...
Audrey C. Morris
Aug 7, 2024
On August 7, 2024, Audrey C. Morris (age 63) of Shaker Heights, OH passed away embraced by her family and surrounded by love. The beloved wife of Michael G. Morris, loving mother of Andrew M. Morris of Cleveland Heights and Jane F. Morris of Washington, DC, daughter of Audrey F. Hinckel of Shrub Oak, NY and the late John F....
Charles John Kerester
Aug 4, 2024
Having lived ninety-seven and a half years of a life well lived, Chuck Kerester of Shaker Heights passed away peacefully on August 4, 2024. Giving, gracious, and grateful to the end, regardless of the challenge, Chuck returns to the loving embrace of his beloved wife Eleanor.
Chuck was born in Youngstown, Ohio in 1927. As a child of the depression, nothing...
Towar N. Vilas
Jul 28, 2024
Towar N. Vilas, age 77 of Aurora, OH. Treasured husband of Chris White (nee Richens); former spouse of Christine B. Vilas (nee Babcox) of Chagrin Falls, OH.; loving father of Lindsay V. Tucholka (Scott) of Chagrin Falls, OH.; and Laura V. Doll (Kevin) of Westerville, OH.; dear stepfather of Jennifer Lynn Diaz of Indianapolis, IN.; and Stephanie L. Balser (Jeff)...
Kathleen W. McGuire
Jul 25, 2024
Kathleen (Kate) Willard McGuire of Shaker Heights, OH, a determined and fiercely independent woman who encouraged everyone to follow their own path, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Kate was born August 20, 1948 in Letterman Army Hospital at the Presidio, San Francisco, CA. Her family then moved to Westfield, NJ and she graduated from...
Sara Ann Coyle
Jul 20, 2024
Sara Ann Coyle (née Stevenson), beloved wife of the late Frank J. Coyle, passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2024. Loving mother of Ellen Stanton (Chad), Frank (Holley), Cathleen Schwenn (Mike), Anne Hungate (Joey), and Tom (Sharon). Cherished grandmother of RJ, Sara, and Steven Stanton, Caroline, Elizabeth, and Madeline Coyle, Emily and Katherine Schwenn, Molly and Maggie...
Kay Ann Hogan
Jul 20, 2024
Kay Ann Hogan (nee Firkal), beloved wife of the late John D. Hogan, III (Jack), passed away peacefully at her home on July 20, 2024. She was born on February 5, 1944, in Hazelton, PA. Loving mother to Laurie Lally (Tim) of South Euclid, OH., Mark J. (Julie) of Lakewood, OH., and Brian R. (Jill) of Broadview Hts., OH; Cherished...
Mary Ann Mahoney
Jul 19, 2024
Mary Ann Mahoney died on July 19, 2024, she was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 4, 1933. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Stephen A. Mahoney MD. She is survived by her stepchildren, Lora Mahoney and Stephen A. Mahoney IV. Granddaughters Raphaelle Miller (Jamie), Ella Kunkel and Alidar Edmond, great grandchildren Nolan and Ensley.
She graduated from Tulsa University...
James Joseph Lardie
Jul 17, 2024
JAMES JOSEPH LARDIE, age 87, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2024. Beloved husband to the late Diane Davis Lardie. Loving father of Maureen (Michael Glass), James Jr., Missy Maroun (Tony), Maria Hewitt (Joe), Mary Beth Allen, and Christopher (deceased). Cherished grandfather of 13 and great-grandfather of 7.
Jim was born in Detroit, Michigan and lived in Shaker Heights for 56...
Anne Lorraine Teeter
Jul 11, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother, Anne (Lorraine) Teeter, who left us on July 11, 2024 after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, faith, laughter, creativity and resilience, she touched the lives of all who knew her.
Lorraine was born at home in 1936 in the town of Hopkinton, MA. She lived most...
Joan Luttrell Orr
Jul 10, 2024
Joan L. Orr (nee Luttrell), age 98 of Willoughby Hills, OH. Beloved wife of the late Parker M. Orr, Sr.; loving mother of Kathleen Guzowski (John) of Fairview Park, OH, Parker Orr, Jr. (Kathie Meizner) of Silver Spring, MD, Louise Black (Thomas) of Falling Waters, WV and Kevin Orr of San Francisco, CA; dear grandmother of Anne Zebra (Mark), Elizabeth...
Paul Edward Eickmann
Jul 8, 2024
A Life Well-Traveled and Full of Harmony, Dr. Paul E. Eickmann, a man of exceptional faith and character, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 8, 2024.
Paul was born to Norma and Albert on September 26,1938, in St Louis, Missouri and grew up in Wichita Falls, TX with his older brother Nathan and sister Charlotte.
Paul's life was a symphony of accomplishments...
John P. Thompson
Jul 8, 2024
John P. Thompson, age 72 of Shaker Hts., OH passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024. Preceded in death by parents Marcie and Hayden Thompson. Survived by soulmate Kathy Thompson, daughters Ruby and Mimi Thompson, brothers Bill Thompson (Siobhan) and Mike Thompson (Donna), sisters Marnie Thompson (Stephen Johnson) and Patsy Thompson (Ernie Bode), numerous nieces and nephews. The family prefers...
Edward "Gus" Young
Jul 7, 2024
Edward (Gus) Young passed away peacefully on July 7, 2024 at the age of 97. He was born on November 6, 1926, to the late Stanley and Evelyn Young. A lifelong Clevelander, Gus attended Malvern Elementary School in Shaker Heights, University School, and Williams College – joyful days he shared with his only sibling, Jim, who he admired and cherished...
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