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John Peters Willoughby

John Peters Willoughby

Nov 24, 2024



John (Johnny) Peters Willoughby passed away suddenly on November 24th, 2024. Our lives were forever changed when he was born on January 30th, 2015. Johnny was a beloved member of the Pepper Pike Community and everyone who came in contact with him was blessed by his contagious smile. His smile is famous. 

Johnny was a student at Moreland Hills Elementary School...

Rose Horvath

Rose Horvath

Nov 23, 2024

Rose was born in Vecses, Hungary on May 2nd, 1949, but escaped to the United States with her parents, Sandor and Anna, and brothers, Joe and Marty, in 1956. They lived with family in Wisconsin at first, but moved to the Buckeye-Woodland area of Cleveland, or “Little Budapest.” There, she found her love of dancing, starting with Hungarian folk dance...

Joseph E. Martines

Joseph E. Martines

Nov 17, 2024

Longtime Cleveland Heights resident, Joseph “Joe” Martines, died November 17 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years Peggy (Maxon); children, Margaret, Joseph Jr., Matthew (Miyuki), and grandson, Michael. Joe was a son of the late Joseph and Mary (Serge) Martines, and brother of Santo (Sandy) Martines (deceased). He is survived by...

Edward Joseph "Joe" Mosbrook

Edward Joseph "Joe" Mosbrook

Nov 12, 2024

Joe Mosbrook, a celebrated broadcast journalist and passionate historian of Cleveland’s jazz heritage, has passed away at 91. He leaves behind a 55-year legacy of storytelling that enriched Northeast Ohio. 

In the late 1960s and early ’70s, Mosbrook was a radio news supervisor, producing and anchoring NBC Radio Network newscasts from Cleveland and New York. 

He primarily reported on politics and government...

Catherine Mason Lane

Catherine Mason Lane

Nov 11, 2024

March 14, 1948 – November 11, 2024

DAYTON, OHIO – Catherine Mason Lane, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend died on November 11, 2024 after a brief battle with cancer. There will be a family-only service at a later date.

Cathy was born in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin on March 14, 1948 to Beatrice Josephine Mason and Edward Gerard Mason. She graduated from McDonnell...

Marie Walzer

Marie Walzer

Nov 11, 2024

Marie Walzer born May 29, 1933 died November 11, 2024, leaving her beloved daughter Carol Orelli (Ricardo), brother John Wolfram (Mary Lou) and sister Ann Deggendorf (Terrence), Step-son Dr. David Walzer (Dr. Julia Uffner) and 3 step-grandchildren, Emily Walzer, Robert Walzer, and Laura Walzer.  Nieces and nephews: Aaron and Leanne Wolfram son Joseph; Byron and Beth Wolfram son Chase daughter...

George William Petznick, Jr.

George William Petznick, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

George William Petznick, Jr. (Dec 6, 1937 - Nov 7, 2024) of Shaker Heights was the son of Dr. George W. Petznick and Julia Jeanella Baughman Petznick. He was raised in Shaker Heights, graduating in 1955 from Shaker Heights High School. He attended Case Institute and earned an MS from Cornell before following J. Barkley Rosser to the University of...

Tssy-Min Lin, MD

Tssy-Min Lin, MD

Nov 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Dr. Tssy-min Lin

September 24, 1942 – November 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Tssy-min Lin, a compassionate family physician and devoted Christian who dedicated his life to caring for immigrant communities in Uptown Chicago. Dr. Lin, 82, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2024. His unwavering faith and tireless commitment to others...

Jane Reynolds

Jane Reynolds

Nov 2, 2024

Jane Reynolds (nee Barbour), age 89 of Shaker Hts., OH; Beloved wife of the late Daniel F. Reynolds, MD; loving mother of Mark Reynolds (Nicki Petrone) of Cleveland, Kathy Coan (Rick) of Solon, OH and Nancy Wilson (Daniel) of Russell, OH; dear grandmother of Timothy (Megan), Stephen (Sara), Luke (Sarah) and William (Erin); Samuel (Jenna) and Heather; dear great-grandmother of...

Theodore J. "Ted" Horvath

Theodore J. "Ted" Horvath

Oct 25, 2024

Theodore J. Horvath passed away peacefully of natural causes at age 96 on October 25th, 2024 in Hudson, Ohio. 

Born on March 25th, 1928, Ted, as he was known to his friends and family, grew up on Buckeye Road which was the center of Hungarian culture not only in Cleveland, but the midwest Great Lakes region as well. He was the...

Jo Ann Stiggers

Jo Ann Stiggers

Oct 24, 2024

Jo Ann Stiggers (Jacubic) was born on November 4, 1944 to Rose Kobalansky and Lt. Joseph Jacubic of Parma, Ohio. 

Jo Ann “Jo” graduated from Parma High School in 1962 where she was a proud member of the Russian Club. During her senior year in high school, Jo was employed at The Higbee Company. She briefly attended Bowling Green University, then...

Stephen Crane Morris

Stephen Crane Morris

Oct 19, 2024

Stephen Crane Morris (97) died peacefully on October 19, 2024. He was preceded in death in 2020 by his loving wife and best friend of 67 years, Amanda Ford Morris. Their devotion to each other was truly an inspiration.

Steve is survived by his four children: Annie (Frank), Warren (Betsi), Patrick (Lori), and Marian (Kevin), 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren, all...

Wentworth "Jack" Marshall

Wentworth "Jack" Marshall

Oct 18, 2024

Jack was born on August 22, 1931 to the late Dorothy (nee Koerner) and Wentworth Sr. and passed away October 18th, 2024. He was a devoted husband to the late Janet Nelson for almost 63 years, loving father of Nancy, Jeanne, and Julie Andrews(Cliff). Cherished grandfather to Zulmi Nakama (Hiroshi), Jade Lansing, Matt Lansing (Silvia Ma), Shan Kalmeta (Garrick), Jen...

Molly Bruce Downing

Molly Bruce Downing

Oct 17, 2024

Molly Bruce Downing, of Sanibel, Florida, died on October 17, at her residence in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, after a brief battle with cancer. 

Molly was born on February 21,1942, to Flora Pope Bruce and Leonard Herrick Bruce. Molly was raised in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She graduated from Hathaway Brown School, in 1960, and she received her BA from Smith College, Northampton,...

Bernadette "Bernie" Norwood

Bernadette "Bernie" Norwood

Oct 14, 2024

Bernadette “Bernie” Norwood (nee Horgan) The beloved sister-in-law of Jane Norwood, Ballard “Buddy” Norwood and Virginia Norwood (Richard). She was the dear sister of the late David Horgan (Judy) of London, England and the late Patricia Horgan. Those who wish may make contributions in her name to The Cleveland Orchestra, 11001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106. Graveside Services will be...

Victor J Scaravilli

Victor J Scaravilli

Oct 14, 2024

Victor Joseph Scaravilli, 95, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, inventor and patent holder, entrepreneur and businessman, philanthropist of the arts, mentor and friend to everyone he met, passed away in Cleveland, Ohio on October 14, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Victor will be missed by his wife of 57 years, Diann (nee Giunta), children Cynthia Scaravilli, Victoria Colligan (Katrin), Alexandra...

Debrah Marie Elliott

Debrah Marie Elliott

Oct 12, 2024

Debrah M. “Debby” Elliott, age 83 of Cleveland Hts., OH. Beloved daughter of the late Elizabeth S. and Daniel R. Elliott, Sr.; dear sister of Daniel R. Elliott, Jr.; beloved aunt of Daniel R. Elliott, III, Margaret Elliott, Peter Elliott and the late Timothy R. Elliott. 

The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to Laurel...

Gene Astrup Faubel

Gene Astrup Faubel

Oct 6, 2024

Gene Astrup Faubel of Gates Mills, Ohio passed away peacefully on October 6th, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 5th, 1941 in Cleveland to Jean Astrup Faubel Blanche and Eugene L. Faubel, he lived a life filled with love, adventure, and generosity. As a young man, he found his lifelong partner, Marion (Justice), and married during their...

Layton M. Ives, III

Layton M. Ives, III

Oct 5, 2024

Layton M. Ives III of Shaker Heights, Ohio passed away on October 5, 2024, after a brave battle with cancer. He died peacefully, with his wife of 57 years Patti (nee McNair) by his side. He was the son of Layton and Katheryn (nee Cox), and is survived by his brother Edward, sister Betty Ann West (Lynn), and brother Martin....

Frank C. Manak, III

Frank C. Manak, III

Oct 4, 2024

Frank C. Manak III, born on June 18, 1937, passed away on October 4, 2024, at 87 years old in Hudson, Ohio. He is survived by his beloved wife, Patricia Manak, and their children: Charles Manak, Christine Edmonds, and Noel Petty (married to Christopher Petty). Frank grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, where he attended University School. He furthered his education...

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