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Jeanette Katie Mitchell

Jeanette Katie 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, three (3) precious granddaughters, one (1) adored great-grandson, and her beloved brother Leon. She was preceded in death by her cherished daughter Lisa. Friends may call on Saturday March 23, 2024 at 9:30...

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...

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),...

Joseph P. Crowe, MD

Joseph P. Crowe, MD

Feb 16, 2024

Joseph P. Crowe, MD, 72, passed away on February 16, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He leaves a legacy of compassion, humility and dedication that continues to be an inspiration to family, friends, patients and colleagues. He was endlessly curious, loved people and enjoyed learning by talking and asking questions. He loved the art of conversation. To friends and family,...

Emily Wilson

Emily Wilson

Feb 15, 2024

Emily Wilson, 74, of Gates Mills, Ohio, passed away on February 15, 2024. Her passing was a sad day for all who knew and loved her. She leaves behind a sister, Susanne (Susie) Erikson and a brother Samuel (Sam) Wilson, along with nephews and a niece, McClure Erikson, Ralph Maier, David Maier and Elizabeth Maier. And not to be forgotten...

William Scott Stone

William Scott Stone

Feb 9, 2024

 William "Scott" Stone, 52, of Little Egg Harbor, New Jersey, formerly of East Springfield, Ohio passed away February 9th, 2024 after a motor vehicle accident. He was born October 13th, 1971, in Steubenville, Ohio. 

 

After completing his education at Edison South High School and the Jefferson County JVS Carpentry Program, he embarked on a successful military career in the United States...

Edith Gress Taft

Edith Gress Taft

Jan 30, 2024

Edith (“Edie”) Gress Taft passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 at the age of 89.  She leaves a legacy of adventure, curiosity, and a will to live that continues to be an inspiration to her family and many friends.

 

Edith was born in Stuttgart, Germany on June 28, 1934, the older daughter of Katharina and Karl Max Gress. Upon graduating...

Charles "Chuck" Preisch

Charles "Chuck" Preisch

Jan 29, 2024

Charles “Chuck” Preisch, age 74, beloved husband of Halle; dear father of Sada (Steven), Genie (Daniel), and Will (Sara); beloved grandfather of Sora, Maxine and Liam, Ziggy and Rex; and dear brother of Jim, Cindy, Rob, and Debbie, passed away January 29, 2024, after a short hospitalization following a car accident.

 

Chuck was really looking forward to 2024. He would have...

Virginia "Ginny" Perkins

Virginia "Ginny" Perkins

Jan 26, 2024

Virginia McMillin Perkins, “Ginny” passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024 surrounded by her children, Betsy and Bob. Ginny fought hard and seemed to have nine lives. She survived cancer multiple times and ultimately succumbed to heart failure. Through it all, she maintained an ever-positive attitude that brought joy to all.

Ginny was preceded in death by her husband of 55...

Mary Mercer Krogness

Mary Mercer Krogness

Jan 24, 2024

Mary Mercer Krogness, born to Edith Knesal and Thomas A. Mercer on July 10, 1938, attended the College of Wooster and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education from The Ohio State University in 1961. In 1973 she earned a Master of Science degree in education from John Carroll...

Alexander Burns Cook

Alexander Burns Cook

Jan 23, 2024

Alexander Burns Cook of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024 at age 99.

Born on April 16, 1924 in Grand Rapids Michigan, Alex spent most of his youth in Saint Joseph, Michigan where the proximity of tugboats and steamers was the perfect playground for an adventurous boy. At an early age, Alex was taught to sail by his...

Tyler Marcus Castro

Tyler Marcus Castro

Jan 19, 2024

Tyler Marcus Castro, age 29, passed away January 19, 2024, in his childhood home in Solon, Ohio. He was the beloved son of Marcus and Cynthia, and brother of Jordan (Nicolette) and Brett. Tyler was born September 4, 1994.

 

From an early age, Ty was exceptionally talented at everything he tried. At age six, he began drumming, and went on to...

Thomas H. Horner

Thomas H. Horner

Jan 19, 2024

Thomas H. Horner “Tom”

 March 29, 1928 - January 19, 2024

Thomas H. Horner, formally of Canton Ohio, a well-respected Northeast Ohio banker, philanthropist, and devoted family man, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024, in Hudson Ohio. He was 95 years old.

Mr. Horner was married in 1956 to Virginia "Ginnie" Jackson Horner (d. 2014) and was the son of longtime Clevelanders,...

Samuel H. Halle, II

Samuel H. Halle, II

Jan 15, 2024

“Well done is better than well said.” - Benjamin Franklin. One of Sam’s many mantras. He was a man who valued action over words and adhered to this ideal until the end of his life. Samuel Horatio “Higbee” Halle II passed away on January 15th, 2024 after a quiet battle with melanoma; his beloved wife, Courtney, and daughters, Augusta (18) and Hollander...

Marilyn A. McCullar

Marilyn A. McCullar

Jan 10, 2024

Marilyn A. (Hansen) McCullar passed from this life on January 10, 2024. Her beloved husband Joel was at her side every step of her long, difficult, final journey. Marilyn was born in Southern California.  She grew into a tall, blonde, and dynamic woman.  She attracted the attention of Joel McCullar, a successful jockey, who lived in the same apartment building...

Phillice K. Hess

Phillice K. Hess

Dec 27, 2023

Phillice K. Hess (nee Klir), age 97 of Shaker Hts., OH.  Loving wife of the late Theodore S. Hess; loving mother of Eric T. of Shaker Hts., Kurt E. (Linda) of Solon, OH, Mathew F. of Brunswick, OH and the late Max K. Hess (Cheryl); dear grandmother of Andrew, Jennifer, Emily and Gregory Hess.  The family prefers that those who...

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