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Charis Eng, MD PhD

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Rudy Patrick Capece

Rudy Patrick Capece

Jul 5, 2024

    Rudy Patrick Capece, born August 31, 2007 in Charleston, West Virginia, died on July 5, 2024 at the age of 16 in Cleveland, Ohio. He had the perfect nose, feet like a Hobbit, and an incredible head of hair. He loved his friends, his family, his car and his animals. He had impeccable manners, was always an optimist,...

Mark Alan Kraska

Mark Alan Kraska

Jul 5, 2024

Mark A. Kraska, age 69 of Shaker Hts., OH. Loving husband of Barbara J. Kraska (nee Hawekotte); dear father of Thomas K. Kraska; dear brother of Robert Kraska (Jane) of Westerville, OH and the late Barbara Ann Horrisberger (Phillip) and Andrew Kraska (Deborah); dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions...

Nicholas Eugene Rimedio

Nicholas Eugene Rimedio

Jul 2, 2024

Nicholas Eugene Rimedio was born on August 31, 1938, in Youngstown, OH. His parents, Joe and Kay Rimedio, were in the grocery business. Therefore, food has always been a major part of his life. He lived in a time when neighborhood kids played outdoors together all day. He loved all sports, especially football, and was a Browns fan until Art...

Barbara Scovil

Barbara Scovil

Jul 1, 2024

Barbara Scovil (nee Baker), age 101, died peacefully July 1, 2024 in Naples, FL. She was born May 22, 1923 in Cleveland, OH to Robert E. Baker and Eva M. Baker. Beloved wife of the late Samuel K. Scovil. Dear mother of Emily S. Eklund (Donald); Malcolm H. (deceased); Samuel K. III; and Alexander C. (Katherine). Proud grandmother of 13...

Kathleen T. Tripp

Kathleen T. Tripp

Jun 26, 2024

Without a doubt, Kathleen Tripp was taken from us way too soon and completely unexpectedly on June 26th, 2024, at the young age of 73. With her passing though she is gloriously reunited with her beloved husband John Tripp from whom she has been separated for almost seven years and missed dearly. Her beloved parents Wilbur and Agnes Tillson as...

Grace Marlyn Nahigian

Grace Marlyn Nahigian

Jun 25, 2024

age 88, passed away at home on June 25, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lung Cancer. She was the beloved wife of Orthopedic Hand Surgeon Stanley Nahigian MD (deceased), mother of Grace Ann (deceased) and Joyce Nahigian, and Barbara Nahigian Fernandez (Luis), grandmother of Tomas and Anna Fernandez, sister of Gary Vart (deceased) and Helen Boldy...

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