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Rodney Verne Coleman

Rodney Verne Coleman

Jun 23, 2024

Rodney Coleman of Shaker Heights, was born on June 6, 1932, to James Andrew Coleman and Dorothy Holliday Coleman, in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised in Cleveland, OH, where he attended public schools and graduated from John Adams High School. He then attended The Ohio State University, where he obtained Bachelor of Arts and Juris Doctor Degrees. 

In 1955, while pursuing...

Gail J. Hall

Gail J. Hall

Jun 22, 2024

Gail Joanna Moan was born in Ingleside, California, the second child of Frank and Clara Moan. When Gail was five years old, her father eagerly accepted his twin brother’s suggestion to move to southwestern Oregon, where there was a booming logging industry and a need for more truck drivers. Gail grew up in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, with her older sister...

William Fife Black

William Fife Black

Jun 13, 2024

William F. Black of Cleveland Heights, Ohio passed away on June 13, 2024. Bill was born on July 15, 1929 in Morgantown, West Virginia to William T. Black and Frances Fife Black. Bill attended public schools in Morgantown and graduated from West Virginia University in 1952. Bill was employed by the Euclid Road Machinery (later Euclid Inc.) for thirty one...

William "Bill" Shepard Lindblad

William "Bill" Shepard Lindblad

Jun 10, 2024

William (Bill) Shepard Lindblad was born to Ruth Harriet Shepard and Carl Arthur Lindblad in Buffalo, New York, April 13, 1928 and died on June 10, 2024 in Willoughby, Ohio. 

 

He attended Moses Brown School in Rhode Island (Class of ‘45 voted most liked) where he enjoyed playing football both offensively and defensively for his school!  Continuing on in Yale (Class...

Theodore R. Wilson

Theodore R. Wilson

Jun 8, 2024

Theodore (Ted) R. Wilson, age 81, long-time resident of Cleveland Heights, OH, passed away June 8, 2024. Ted was born and raised in Ashtabula, OH, the son of Theodore and Tynne (Tastula) Wilson. He is survived by his sister, Phyllis DeCroce of Naples, FL; niece Tracy DeCroce of Delaware, OH; and nephews Doug DeCroce of Naples, FL; Jon Thoburn of...

William "Bill" Wilson Taft

William "Bill" Wilson Taft

May 31, 2024

William (“Bill”) Wilson Taft, a gentleman and a scholar in every sense of the term, left this world with a peaceful dignity on May 31st, 2024.  He was 91 years old.  Bill Taft, married to Edith Taft for 65 years until her passing in January of this year, was the father of three children, grandfather of eight, and great grandfather...

Gerald Lee McGill, Sr.

Gerald Lee McGill, Sr.

May 27, 2024

Gerald Lee McGill, Sr., Age 95 of Novelty, Ohio,   passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, May 27.   Jerry was born on May 11,1929 in East Cleveland to the late Grace (nee Pahner) and Thomas W. McGill.  Jerry grew up in a loving family, graduated from Shaw High School in 1948,  and Western Reserve College...

Reathel A. McWhorter

Reathel A. McWhorter

May 18, 2024

Reathel A. McWhorter (nee House), age 96 of Willoughby Hills, OH.  Beloved wife of the late John R. McWhorter;  loving mother of John Robert McWhorter, Jr. of Austinburg, OH and Janice L. McWhorter of Cleveland Hts., OH; dear grandmother of Adrienne Miller (Scott) of Solon, OH.  The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to...

Norma W. Guice, Ph.D.

Norma W. Guice, Ph.D.

May 17, 2024

Dr. Norma W. Guice was born on 4/24/1942, in Kingston, Jamaica. Dr. Guice was the daughter of Clarence Hector and Thelma Grace Walker. She had two older brothers, the Honorable Justice Clarence Walker and Winston Walker. Norma was married to Raleigh T. Guice Sr. on 10/24/1964 and was married for 36 years, until his passing in 2000.

Norma, a devout Christian...

David Lee Genger

David Lee Genger

May 17, 2024

David (Dave) Lee Genger passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024 at the age of 89 with family members at his side. Over his 89 years he lived a full life and was loved and admired by all who came to know him.

Born October 14,1934, in Warren, OH. Dave graduated from Warren G. Harding High School in 1952. After graduating...

Marta Lindseth Jack

Marta Lindseth Jack

May 14, 2024

Marta Lindseth Jack, resident of Chagrin Falls, Ohio passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, two weeks shy of her 91st birthday.Marta was married for 62 years to Donald MacLaren Jack, Jr., who passed away on January 29, 2023. Marta will be sadly missed by sons Craig (Brooke) of Steamboat Springs, Colorado and Douglas  (Courtney) of Winnetka, Illinois. She was...

James (Jim) Edward Hamerstone

James (Jim) Edward Hamerstone

May 13, 2024

James (Jim) Edward Hamerstone passed away on May 13, 2024 at the age of 81. 

 

Born September 14, 1942 in Phillipsburg, NJ, Jim spent his early childhood in Frenchtown, NJ and grew up in Springfield, Delaware County, PA. Jim graduated from Gettysburg College in 1964, where he studied political science and was a brother of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He went...

Susan D. Medalie

Susan D. Medalie

May 9, 2024

Susan D. Medalie, 85, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Hull, Massachusetts, loving wife and mother, lawyer and aficionado of politics, died from sepsis on May 9, 2024.

Susan was the cherished wife for 61 years of Richard “Rick” Medalie (deceased), and mother of Samuel and Daniel (Diana). She is also survived by her brother George S. Abrams, twin grandchildren Clara and Benjamin...

Robert C. "Bob" Sattler

Robert C. "Bob" Sattler

May 6, 2024

Robert C. Sattler, age 92 of Cleveland, OH died on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Jennings Home for Adults in Garfield Heights, OH.  Bob was the son of the late Carl and Dorothy Sattler.  He was predeceased by his sister, Carol Watkins, of Phoenix, AZ.  He is survived by his sister, Marcia Waldorf, who resides in Idyllwild, CA.

Bob graduated...

Nancy M. Fischer

Nancy M. Fischer

May 4, 2024

Nancy Fischer passed away peacefully on May 4th, 2024 with her family by her side.  Nancy was born in Cleveland and grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio.   She attended Denison University where she graduated with a BA in Social Work.  Nancy then went on to get her masters in Social Work at Smith College.  While on an internship at...

Jesse Abraham Hamilton

Jesse Abraham Hamilton

May 2, 2024

Jesse Abraham Hamilton, age 39, passed away unexpectedly May 2, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife, Kelly A. Hamilton (nee Baker) and adoring daughters, Riley and Willow Hamilton; He is the cherished son of D. Eileen Irons (Gary); beloved brother of Jennifer Deehan, Catie Deehan (Johnnie), and Shania Hamilton (Corey); beloved uncle of Jayce, Cillian, and Corey Michael...

Robert G. Savin

Robert G. Savin

May 1, 2024

It is with profound sadness that the family of Robert G. Savin, age 44, announce his passing.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 3, 1979.  Beloved son of Norma Savin (nee Goulder) and Samuel Savin; cherished brother of Lisa Savin (Leslie Marcuse); beloved uncle to Edie and Max; and companion to his loving, furry friend, Ulysses. In lieu...

Paul Douglas Medinger

Paul Douglas Medinger

May 1, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Paul Douglas Medinger, age 59, announce his passing.  He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 7, 1964.  Beloved son of Sandra Medinger (nee Sarber) and Gerald (Joanne) Medinger; cherished brother of Steven Anthony Medinger (Amy), Kristin Medinger Brown (William), Kimberly Koontz Haring, and Wesley Cary Koontz (Eva SanPedro); and dear...

Noble Olds Carpenter

Noble Olds Carpenter

Apr 27, 2024

Noble Olds Carpenter, age 94, of Canton, Ohio, died peacefully on April 27, 2024. Born in Cleveland on May 8, 1929, he was the son of John W. and Maribel O. Carpenter. He grew up in Shaker Heights and attended University School, where he played football and was elected a member of the Aurelian Society, and Princeton University, where he...

David E. Rainer

David E. Rainer

Apr 24, 2024

David E. Rainer, age 94 of Shaker Hts., OH.  He was a proud, professional engineer (P.E.), employed by TRW for over 35 years.  He graduated from high school as the class valedictorian and from Case Institute of Technology with a Master's Degree in Engineering Administration, top of his branch Tau Beta Pi.  David was a veracious reader for his entire life....

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