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Edward Cunneen

Edward Cunneen

Mar 18, 2013

EDWARD T. CUNNEEN passed away March 18th, 2013. Ed was the beloved husband of the late Mary Louise Cunneen (nee Ierg) and the dear father of Catherine A. Moore of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Patrick J. Cunneen of Denver, CO and the late William Edward Cunneen, dear grandfather of Brendan Moore, Andrew Moore (Brianne), Ted Cunneen and Katelyn Cunneen and dear...

Stephen Wright

Stephen Wright

Mar 18, 2013

Stephen W. Wright, died suddenly on March 18th at the age of 45. Steve was the loving and dedicated husband to Jennifer Schwartz Wright and father of Allison. He was born on July 23, 1967 in San Diego, California and grew up in Shaker Heights, Ohio. After graduating from Shaker Heights High School (Class of 1985), Steve experienced America living...

Marilyn Christiansen

Marilyn Christiansen

Mar 17, 2013

Marilyn Carr "Chally" Christiansen, age 82 of Cleveland, Ohio (and Torrance, California for the past seven years) died March 17, 2013 in Torrance, CA of natural causes. She was born June 11, 1930 in Cleveland, Ohio to Claude A. "Buck" Carr Sr. and Anita B. Carr, she had two brothers, Claude A. "Andy" Carr, Jr. and Frank B. "Buck" Carr....

Vermel Whalen

Vermel Whalen

Mar 13, 2013

Vermel M. Whalen (nee Scott), age 84 of Cleveland, OH. Ohio House of Representatives, 1986 - 1997 Cuyahoga County. She was the loving mother of Yolanda Bayless of Cleveland and beloved great-aunt of Juanita Brent;. She was the dear aunt of Melody, Michael and Paula Brent. She was also survived by a host of other relatives. Funeral Services will be...

Dezso Ladanyi

Dezso Ladanyi

Mar 12, 2013

DEZSO J. LADANYI, PhD, died March 12th, 2013. Dr. Dezso J. Ladanyi was a teacher at Fenn now Cleveland State University for over 25 years. He loved being a teacher. He found it rewarding taking students with limited knowledge of chemistry being able to argue points with him at the end of the term. It kept him alert. Dr. Ladanyi...

Barbara Jacoby

Barbara Jacoby

Mar 7, 2013

Barbara A. Jacoby nee Mamrush was the wife of the late James J. Mother of Christopher of Shaker Hts., Ohio. She was the loving daughter of Bernadette Mamrush and the late George. Barbara was the dear sister of Bernadette Ungar John. A Funeral Mass will be held at The Church of St. Dominic, 19000 Van Aken Blvd. at Norwood Rd....

Robert Ginn

Robert Ginn

Mar 5, 2013

ROBERT M. GINN The beloved husband of Barbara nee Force of Cleveland, OH, passed away March 5th, 2013. After graduating from high school in Detroit, Bob Ginn earned BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan College of Engineering. Bob also was an early graduate of Harvest Business School's Advanced Management Program. During World War II,...

Ruth Chase

Ruth Chase

Feb 28, 2013

Ruth Ellen Chase nee Meisser, age 90, passed away peacefully in her residence at Laurel Lake. She was born April 11, 1922 to Dr. John G. Meisser and Ella Meisser in Rochester, MN. Ruth graduated from Shaker Heights High School and in 1945, graduated from the University of Michigan, School of Journalism. Her first job upon graduation was with The...

Joseph Harnett

Joseph Harnett

Feb 28, 2013

Joseph D. Harnett died peacefully in his home at South Franklin Circle in Chagrin Falls on Thursday, February 28 surrounded by his family. He was 95. Born in Paterson, New Jersey in 1917, Joe grew up in Nutley, New Jersey. He graduated from Nutley High School and received an Engineering degree from Purdue University in 1939. He married the late...

Corinne Fairweather

Corinne Fairweather

Feb 27, 2013

CORINNE C. FAIRWEATHER, age 87, passed away on February 27, 2013 with her family by her side. She leaves behind her sister Mary Ellen Coble; her sons Rick Fairweather of Seven Hills and Rob Fairweather of Arlington, Virginia and their wives Jeanne and Debby respectively; and her daughter Jan Radkowsky of Chagrin Falls and her husband Tom. She is also...

Frederick Severn

Frederick Severn

Feb 17, 2013

Frederick J Severn, formerly of Moreland Hills and Bainbridge and currently from Naples, FL passed away on February 17, 1927. Fred was born in Birmingham, England June 17, 1927 to Frederick J. and Lily Severn. He was married to the late Kathleen, "Kay" Severn and is survived by his stepchild, Sandra Rookmakker Kees of Singapore, and step-grandchildren, Simon O'Donnelly Angela...

Madelyn Mokae

Madelyn Mokae

Feb 13, 2013

MADELYN J. MOKAE nee Woods of South Africa and Cleveland, OH, passed away February 13th, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Zakes Mokae and the dear sister of Richard I. Woods Debbie; dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her...

Lovell Rogers

Lovell Rogers

Feb 12, 2013

Lovell Rogers, age 77 of Shaker Hts., OH. Cherished husband of Betty L. Rogers nee Miles; father of four; cousin of Robert L. Taylor; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, February 16th at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3840 Lee Road, Cleveland, OH 44120. Friends may call one half...

Jean Fort

Jean Fort

Feb 11, 2013

Jean Tompkins Fort was born March 26, 1917 in Constantinople, Turkey. Her American father moved to Turkey to help build Robert's College and eventually joined Standard Oil of New Jersey building pipelines across the Middle East. He met and married a young English woman, Ethel Clare Frewen in Constantinople, where they raised their four daughters and lived until their retirement,...

Leatrice White

Leatrice White

Feb 6, 2013

Leatrice Alonzo White beloved wife of the late Keith E. White. Dear mother of Jason S. White of Nashville, TN and the late Melissa Elizabeth White. In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions in her name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Private Family Service. A Reception will be held at Nighttown...

Elizabeth Rose

Elizabeth Rose

Feb 3, 2013

Elizabeth "Betty" Hitchcock Rose, beloved wife of the late Nelson P. Rose former partner at Jones Day Reavis & Pogue whom she married on July 11, 1941. Dear mother of Nelson H. Rose and Marshall H. Rose Betsy. Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth Rose Henderson Jeffrey, Averell Rose, Aaron Rose, Shannon Rose Fain Adam, Weylin Rose and Talia Rose. Great grandmother...

Nancy Calfee

Nancy Calfee

Jan 28, 2013

Nancy Leighton Calfee, age 93 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday January 28, 2013. Nancy was the second daughter born to Thomas Edward and Edith Rowley Leighton on April 26, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. Nancy's older brother Robert and sister Jane Nellis predeceased her. Nancy was a graduate of Hathaway Brown School and Smith College, Class of 1941, where...

Jack Brown

Jack Brown

Jan 26, 2013

Jack Leondas Brown, Jr. age 75 of Shaker Heights, passed away Saturday, January 26. He was a wonderful husband, caring father and fun loving grandfather. He shared his great stories, quick smile and infectious laugh with many throughout his years: from his classmates at Shaker Heights High school to the recipients of the creative fruit baskets he made at Chandler...

Ronald MD

Ronald MD

Jan 25, 2013

Ronald Peter Fischer M.D., PhD, died Friday, January 25th after a long illness. He was surrounded by loving family members and passed away peacefully. He is predeceased by his parents, Irene and Albert and his brother Al. Ron was born January 29, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Having competed in the hurdles at...

Frederick Woodbridge

Frederick Woodbridge

Jan 25, 2013

Frederick B. "Ted" Woodbridge, beloved husband of Diana M. Woodbridge nee Mapes. Dear father of Scott William Woodbridge Joann and Robert Bruce "Rob" Woodbridge Rita. Grandfather of Justin, Joshua, Riley and Skyler. Dear brother of William Kathryn. The family prefers that those who wish make contributions in his name to: Transplant House, c/o Elaine Turley, 2309 Bellfield Ave., Cleveland Hts.,...

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