Obituaries

Jun 26, 2021

Doreen P. Gentile (nee Neale), 93, of Pepper Pike, Ohio, beloved wife of John (deceased), loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother passed away at home in the arms of her family on June 26, 2021.

Doreen was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  She was the only child of Thomas J. Neale and Marjorie P. Bright. ...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. David Hall Smeltz "Papa Dave," 66, passed away too soon on June 24, 2021 following a long battle from the COVID 19 virus surrounded by family at Select Health Fairhill. Dave was born May 28, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. Dave attended Shaker Heights High School and went on to pursue his first love, reggae music. Dave was a music...

Jun 24, 2021

Mr. David Hall Smeltz "Papa Dave," 66, passed away too soon on June 24, 2021 following a long battle from the COVID 19 virus surrounded by family at Select Health Fairhill. Dave was born May 28, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. Dave attended Shaker Heights High School and went on to pursue his first love, reggae music. Dave was a music...

Jun 22, 2021

Jun 22, 2021

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, Blanche A. Vanis of Shaker Heights, devoted daughter, loving sister, adventurous aunt, and kind caretaker passed away peacefully in Cleveland at age 87.

Blanche was born on September 29, 1933 in Cleveland, Ohio.  She received her liberal arts degree from Allegheny College in Meadville, Pennsylvania in 1954.  As an acclaimed award-winning silversmith jewelry...

Jun 21, 2021

George N. Miller, age 86 of Shaker Hts., OH.  Step-father of Robert Lockard and Margaret Morgan; also survived by his sister, Marguerite Allard and a cherished soul mate Jane.  Private family services.

Jun 21, 2021

George N. Miller, age 86 of Shaker Hts., OH.  Step-father of Robert Lockard and Margaret Morgan; also survived by his sister, Marguerite Allard and a cherished soul mate Jane.  Private family services.

Jun 19, 2021

Sylvia Ann “Sammy” Morris-Dyer, age 90 of Shaker Heights, OH.  Born and raised in Birmingham, MI, Albion College Alumnus, devoted mother, passionate advocate for women suffering from domestic violence and women in prison. Beloved wife of the late John James Dyer Jr.; loving mother of Margaret E. Dyer-Chamberlain (Page) of San Francisco, CA, Elizabeth B. Dyer of Tampa, FL,...

Jun 19, 2021

Sylvia Ann “Sammy” Morris-Dyer, age 90 of Shaker Heights, OH.  Born and raised in Birmingham, MI, Albion College Alumnus, devoted mother, passionate advocate for women suffering from domestic violence and women in prison. Beloved wife of the late John James Dyer Jr.; loving mother of Margaret E. Dyer-Chamberlain (Page) of San Francisco, CA, Elizabeth B. Dyer of Tampa, FL,...

Jun 10, 2021

Family and friends mourn the passing of John Alburn Hellman, 67, of Hunting Valley.

John was a graduate of Kenyon College. With that background he pursued a life of learning, philanthropy and public service. He focused on broadening the reach and effectiveness of Ohio’s non-profits. Many gained from his knowledge, ingenuity and expertise.  John enriched many lives...

Jun 10, 2021

Kathleen was born on March 20, 1928, in Wooster, Ohio, and was the much-loved only child of Marjorie and Dudley Shamp.

Growing up, Kathleen was embraced by the close-knit community of the Wooster United Methodist Church. The family—her mother, her father, and Kathleen—regularly attended Sunday worship there. Kathleen's duets with her mother were welcomed by the congregation...

Jun 10, 2021

Kathleen was born on March 20, 1928, in Wooster, Ohio, and was the much-loved only child of Marjorie and Dudley Shamp.

Growing up, Kathleen was embraced by the close-knit community of the Wooster United Methodist Church. The family—her mother, her father, and Kathleen—regularly attended Sunday worship there. Kathleen's duets with her mother were welcomed by the congregation...

Jun 3, 2021

Solomon Timothy Numan was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 9, 1949.  He was the eldest of eight children.  He was a great father to Brei and a great husband to Lutricia.  He loved his brothers and sisters dearly.  Kathy, Sheila, Peggy, Denise, Anthony, Kenneth, and Christopher, preceded him in death.

Solomon attended St. Edwards elementary, Our...

May 30, 2021

Roger B. Manning age 89 died May 30. Professor Emeritus of History at Cleveland State University. Roger was born in Washington, D.C. on January 23, 1932 where he grew up. He graduated from St. John’s High School, then attended Georgetown University where he received a B.S., M.A. and PhD in History. He served two years in the army in...

May 16, 2021

Glenn was an extraordinary man whose vision helped shape organizations as varied as The Standard Oil Company (SOHIO) to the offices of government and research to the many non-profits on whose Boards he served. He had a brilliant mind and photographic memory, coupled with huge empathy for his fellow man. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania in humble beginnings,...

May 15, 2021

Sara (Sally) Laura Reed Brown was born June 16, 1936, to Josephine (nee Stewart) and Peter Reed.  The youngest of three children, she lived almost her entire life in Shaker Heights, having attended the Malvern Elementary and Hathaway Brown Schools.  Her only foray of living outside of Cleveland was to attend Vassar College, from which she graduated in 1958...

May 15, 2021

Sheldon K. (Pete) Towson passed away peacefully at the age of 93, surrounded by his family, at University Hospital on May 15, 2021.  For the past few years, he had enjoyed life at Judson Park in Cleveland, Ohio with his beloved wife of 69 years, Anne Towson. The majority of his life, including his childhood, was spent in Shaker...

May 15, 2021

Martin William Feller, 73, passed away May 15, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic – Hillcrest Hospital.

Marty was born on September 13, 1947 in Waukegan, Illinois to the late Robert and Virginia (Winther) Feller.  He was raised in Gates Mills, Ohio and benefited from having his parents as well as beloved maternal grandparents Martin and Marcella Winther all...

May 11, 2021

Victoria “Vicki” Anne Scott Todd was born in Cleveland, Ohio January 9, 1933 to William and Victoria Scott. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, cousin and friend. Victoria left this world at the age 88 on May 11, 2021.

Victoria was a devoted daughter, the oldest of three: William Scott Jr. and Demetria Stewart,...

May 1, 2021

Glenn F. “Fred” Sykora, M.D., passed away May 1, 2021, following an extended illness.

Beloved husband of Mary Lou (nee Craig) for 58 years, devoted father of Lynne Stadler (Tim), Elizabeth “Betsy” Kirchner (Dean), and Karen Morrison (Jody). Loving and cherished grandfather of Carsten and Ainsley Stadler; Matthew, Ryan, and Kelly Kirchner; and Sarah, Colin, and Erik...