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Ernest Stanley Siwik

Ernest Stanley Siwik

Mar 31, 2024

Dr. Ernest Stanley Siwik, of Cleveland, Ohio and New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on March 31, 2024. 

Dearest father of Nicholas Connor Siwik, William Adam Siwik, Camden Robert Siwik, Caroline Danuta Siwik, step-father of Elliot and Evan Paradise. Beloved husband to Karen Paradise. Cherished brother of Jaroslaw Siwik. He was preceded in death by his youngest brother Mark Siwik, and by...

Stephen Paul Galbincea

Stephen Paul Galbincea

Mar 27, 2024

Stephen Paul Galbincea "Steve", 66, passed away at his longtime home on Broxton Road in Shaker Heights, on March 27, 2024. 



Born in Cleveland in 1957 to Margie, a nurse, and George, a Cleveland Policeman, and the eldest of their four children, Steve was raised in Brook Park and Middleburg Heights.  After graduating from Byzantine Catholic High School and attending Cleveland...

Sharon Lynne Goodrum

Sharon Lynne Goodrum

Mar 27, 2024

Celebrating the Loving Memory of Sharon Lynne Goodrum

Sharon, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, 73, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and cherished memories that will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew her.

Born to William Alphonso Hobson and Geraldine Vivian Hobson (nee Moss) on March 24th,...

Barbara L. Pomeroy

Barbara L. Pomeroy

Mar 22, 2024

Barbara Lesser Pomeroy, 90, of Hudson, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024. Barbara was born on September 12, 1933 to Carrie and Max Lesser in Cleveland, Ohio. Her mother passed away when Barbara was an infant, and she grew up with her father and brother Victor, graduating from Cleveland Heights High School in 1951 and attending classes at Kent...

Thomas A. Piraino, Jr.

Thomas A. Piraino, Jr.

Mar 22, 2024

Thomas A. Piraino, Jr., 74, passed away at his home of over forty years in Cleveland Heights on March 22, 2024.  He leaves behind a monumental legacy of kindness, compassion, intelligence, humor, and unending love for his many beloved family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara McWilliams, and his daughters Meg (Nathan), Ann (Gerald), and...

Elizabeth F. McBride

Elizabeth F. McBride

Mar 21, 2024

Elizabeth “Betsy” McBride (nee Frolking) of Pepper Pike, OH passed away on March 21, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Herbert “Bert” McBride, dear mother of Heather McBride and Holly Smith, sister to the late Peter Frolking, loving grandmother of Christopher, Valerie (Chris), and Lauren (Andy), and great-grandmother to two. Also survived by her cherished cat, Lily. 

Born in Cleveland and...

Robert E. Gregory

Robert E. Gregory

Mar 20, 2024

Robert E. Gregory, Jr., age 71, passed away on March 20, 2024. Bob was a loving husband to Susan McInnes of Lyndhurst, OH; father to Robert E. Gregory III (Lily) of Golden, CO, and Sarah E. Klein (Shane) of Woodland Park, CO; step-father to Joseph Abruzzo (Rachel) and Lauren Abruzzo; grandfather to Charles Courtney, Olivia Gregory, Finn Gregory, and Palmer Klein;...

B. Scott Isquick

B. Scott Isquick

Mar 20, 2024

Isquick, B. Scott, 98 years old, passed away on March 20, 2024 after a short illness.  He is survived by his loving wife, Pamela, and devoted cat, Jack.  Grandchildren, David Isquick (Debbie) and Sarah Isquick, M.D. (Connie).  Great grandchildren, Jonah Isquick and Paxton Isquick-Wang.  Niece Sarah Rich (Daniel).  Grand nieces Dana Trau (Bill) and Jodi Marchewitz (Steven).  Great friend, caregiver...

Mina Jean Moore

Mina Jean Moore

Mar 18, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mina Jean Moore, age 84. She was born in Edwardsville, Illinois to Amanda and William Voyles. She was the beloved younger sister of Leola (Dee Dee) Shumar and Donald Voyles, the supportive wife of Richard Moore, and the cherished mother of Amanda Dupont (Jay) and Katherine Zimmerer (Thomas). She...

Allan M. Spencer

Allan M. Spencer

Mar 17, 2024

Dr. Allan M, Spencer 93, passed away on March 17th 2024.

Dr. Spencer was born outside of Grove City, Pennsylvania to Irvin and Mae Spencer on November 17th 1930.  He was brother to Jean Plimpton (nee Spencer) who proceeded him in death.  Dr. Spencer graduated from Grove City College in 1952.  While attending Grove City College he met his future wife...

John Gregory Perrin

John Gregory Perrin

Mar 14, 2024

John Gregory Perrin, a beloved father, devoted husband, and esteemed educator, passed away on March 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication. Born on October 30, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio, to June Eileen and James Raymond Perrin, John's journey was marked by a deep commitment to enriching the lives of those around him.Growing up in Huron, Ohio,...

Joseph Edward Zuban

Joseph Edward Zuban

Mar 13, 2024

Joe Zuban lived an extraordinary life, filled with life experiences that were made for Hollywood. Joe was known as a “force of nature” and everyone that came across his path in life, knew how truly special he was. Joe Zuban died at the age of 75 while in hospice care due to Stage 4 lung cancer. Joe was born July 23rd,...

Alan Francis Partin Dowling

Alan Francis Partin Dowling

Mar 12, 2024

Alan Francis Partin Dowling JD, 31, passed from this world in the early hours of March 12, 2024. Alan was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from University School in 2011.In 2015, Alan graduated from Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where he studied political science, classics and history. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) School...

Jeanette K. Mitchell

Jeanette K. Mitchell

Mar 12, 2024

Jeanette Katie Mitchell, age 75, left us for her heavenly home on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She is survived by Joseph, her loving husband of 40 years.Jeanette was a dedicated nurse who served the Cleveland Clinic for over forty years. Throughout her long and fulfilling career in nursing, Jeanette touched the lives of countless patients and was known for her...

John R. Murphy, M.D.

John R. Murphy, M.D.

Mar 11, 2024

John R. Murphy, M.D., of Shaker Heights, beloved father and compassionate physician, died Monday, March 11, 2024, at Judson Park. He was 98.

 

Survivors include his five sons and their wives, Douglas, M.D., (Dana) of Shaker Heights and Sherman, NY, Bruce (Theresa Yondo) of Novelty, OH, Scott (Nancy) of Somers, MT, Robert (Nancy) of Capitola, CA, and John (Nora) of Shaker...

Judith B. Zanelli

Judith B. Zanelli

Mar 6, 2024

Judith B. Zanelli, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 6, 2024 in Shaker Heights, Ohio, with her family at her side.  “Judy” was born on September 29, 1933 in Passaic, New Jersey to Alice and Dewey Brown.

  

Judy was an avid reader from a very young age. When Judy was in first grade, due to her advanced...

Ellen K. DeMarco

Ellen K. DeMarco

Mar 3, 2024

Ellen K. DeMarco passed away peacefully at the age of 87 on March 3, 2024 with her family by her side as she took her last breath.  She is survived by her loving husband of 66 years Dr. J. Edward DeMarco, daughters Elizabeth Novak (Joseph) and Karen Converse (Chandler Jr) and son Darrel E. DeMarco; grandchildren Chandler III (Samantha) and Edward...

Elizabeth Hickman

Elizabeth Hickman

Feb 29, 2024

Elizabeth Louise Podesta Hickman passed away February 29, 2024, at the age of 101. 

Born in Livingston, IL, a small coal-mining town, she was the youngest of three children of Louis Podesta and Della (Martin) Podesta. Her parents died young, while she was still a teenager. Elizabeth was a fine student and an excellent debater in high school; and with the...

Daniel Burke II

Daniel Burke II

Feb 24, 2024

Daniel Burke ll born in New York, New York on December 18, 1938, and died in Cleveland, Ohio on February 24, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife, Pamela de Windt Burke and his children Deborah Errath (Tom), Jeffrey Burke (Kirby), Daniel Burke lll (Aimee) and stepdaughters Heather Von Seggern, Megan Berg, Betsy Wright. He is the loving grandfather...

Clarence V. Blake, Jr.

Clarence V. Blake, Jr.

Feb 17, 2024

Clarence V. Blake Jr., "Jake", 91, of Manhasset, New York passed away peacefully Saturday February 17th.  Born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1932 and raised in Shaker Heights by his parents,  Clarence Blake Sr. and Agnes Kelley Blake. Loving husband of 55 years to Eileen(nee Cullen), formerly of Garden City, New York.  Devoted father to Thomas Blake (Amy), Cathleen Hellman (Chrys),...

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