Obituaries

Dec 21, 2008

Gerhard "Jerry" Rosegger, Ph.D., passed away on December 21st, 2008 at the age of 78. He was born on July 28th, 1930 in Bruck/Mur, Austria. He was married to Clare Louise Tretter in 1954, and became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1961. Together, the Roseggers had four loving children: Karin R. Petrosky Larry, Michael Rosegger Wendy, Nora Workman Mark and...

Dec 17, 2008

Joan D. Scott nee Dunakin, age 79, passed away December 17, 2008. Beloved wife of the late John T. Scott, Jr; loving mother of John T. Scott, III Maureen of Potomac, MD, Julie Scott Lovell Christopher of Sherborn, MA, Katherine Scott of Chagrin Falls, OH, and Amy Scott Gilchrist Thomas of Cleveland Hts., OH; devoted grandmother of Jennifer Scott, Kristen...

Dec 7, 2008

JEANNE S. CLOUGH: DEDICATED CLEVELANDER JEANNE S. CLOUGH nee Schlitt Age 84, passed away on December 7, 2008. A lifelong Clevelander, devoted mother, friend and community citizen, Jeanne exemplified a life of commitment to her family and our city. Jeanne was born in Cleveland on November 20, 1924, to Herbert L. and Margaret Couse Schlitt, also lifelong Clevelanders. She grew...

Dec 6, 2008

MARIAN PRITCHARD FORSYTHE nee Moore died Dec. 6 at her home, Judson Manor at University Circle. She was 94. An advocate for high standards in nursing and community health education, she was involved for many years with her alma mater, the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing. She was President of its Alumni Association Board from 1972-73. Marian Louise Moore...

Nov 29, 2008

HELEN BOLE JONES Age 65, of Kirtland Hills, OH, March 3, 1943 - November 29, 2008 Passed away at her home as a result of complications of ALS. She is survived by her husband of 19 years, Robert R. Caldwell, a son, Samuel M. Jones and his wife Chinami Maegawa of Edgewater, NJ; a daughter, Nancy Jones Robicheaw and her...

Nov 28, 2008

ELIZABETH "LIBBY" WAY FRANCE, age 90, died November 28, 2009. She was the beloved wife of the late Edward A. France, Jr. Dear daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Way. Dear mother of Ruth A. Litchfield fo Lexington, MA, Helen France Halle Alvah Chisholm Halle of Bratenahl, OH and Edward A. France, III of Cleveland Heights, OH....

May 25, 2008

Mary Bigalke Knierman, Age 82, was called home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2008. Mary was the beloved wife of Clark Knierman. She was the loving mother of children, Robert, John and Ann and the mother-in-law to Ann Marie and Tammy. Mary was the devoted grandmother of Lauren, Brian, Jared, Heath and Blake Knierman and Dominic Dennison...

Nov 7, 2005

MARJORIE ANN ROTT Marjorie was born in Lakewood, Ohio on April 10th, 1938 to the late Arthur W. and Annabell Downs Rott and she passed away on August 27th, 2015. Marge grew up in Cleveland. She graduated from John Adams High School, attended College of Wooster, graduated from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Western Reserve University with...

Jul 29, 2000

Joann A. Rockwood nee Agnello, age 42, of Shaker Heights, OH. Beloved wife of Edward J. Rockwood, M.D. She was the loving mother of Tiffany, Delena, Ashley and Amanda. Dear daughter of Rose Agnello and the late Samuel. Beloved sister of Jean Sotka, Raffaela Dzialak, Mary Rose DiGiulio, Joseph and Salvatore Agnello. The family prefers that those who wish may...

Jan 27, 1999

ANNE M. MANUEL (nee Meyer), beloved wife of the late David B. Manuel; dear mother of David B. Manuel, Jr. of Orleans, MA., Cornelia M. Ford of Orleans, MA., and William S. Manuel, III of Houston, TX.; grandfather of Blair Manuel Tingley (Mrs. Paul), Sr. Cecilia Ford, Alexandra Hale (Mrs. Michael), Daniel B. Ford, III, Lee Lambrecht (Mrs. Greg) and...

Jul 1, 1989

David B. Manuel, beloved husband of Anne M. (nee Meyer), dear father of David B. Manuel Jr. of Orleans, Mass., Cornelia M. Ford of Orleans, Mass. and William S. Manuel, III of Houston, TX, grandfather of Blair Manuel, Elise Ford, Alexandra Hale, Dan Ford, III and Lee-Christian Manuel and Will Manuel IV, dear brother of Richard A. Manuel and brother-in-law...

Apr 22, 1985

Brandon was born on April 22nd 1985 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with his twin sister, Ashley. He was raised in Sewickley until age 7 when he moved to Mentor, Ohio. As a child, Brandon dabbled in T-ball and karate, eventually settling into playing the saxophone as his main hobby. Influenced by Bill Clinton and starting at age 9, Brandon played...

Jul 29, 1930

Lenore Victoria Buford July 29, 1930 to December 23, 2014 On December 23, 2014, a dear friend cousin, mentor, and scholar, Dr. Lenore Victoria Buford passed away surrounded by friends and her adopted family, lovely piano music and singing. She lived her life on her own terms, and she exited this world her way: peacefully!! Lenore was born in Louisville,...

Jun 5, 1921

Karole Vernidine Baird was born June 5, 1921 in Sciota, Illinois to Anna Painter and Otto Litchfield as Carol Vernadine Litchfield. She attended Western Illinois State Teachers College Training School, at Macomb, Illinois from 7th to 12th grade and was Senior Class Secretary in 1939. She received her Bachelor of Education degree from Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb,...

Judy Donahue of Chagrin Falls, OH, passed away on January 9, 2021. Loving wife of the late Philip "Bud" Donahue; devoted mother of Julie Donahue and Ellen (Dana) Hartup; adoring grandmother of Conner, Patrick, Brexton and Brogan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Judy enjoyed her years working at the circulation desk at the Shaker Heights Public...

Robert J. Bernetich, age 66 of Shaker Heights. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Phyllis Prybor, and his loving children Roberto (Marci Blue), Ava, and Jack, who he cherished above all others. Dear brother of Edward (Christi) and Gary, deceased. Dearest son of Edward and Frances, both deceased. His dog Cooper was a special joy...