Richard H. Zilm passed away peacefully in the arms of Edna, his wife of 64 years, on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the age of 92.  Dick was generally regarded as a quiet, gentle, honest and fair person.  He was known as "Sweetie" by his close friends.  Dick was a graduate of University School in 1945 and subsequently enlisted in the US Navy at the end of World War 2, serving honorably in the South Pacific on an Aircraft Carrier.  He was a graduate of Miami...

Carolyn Ann (Miller) Fleig, age 76, resident of Bratenahl, Ohio passed away peacefully on January 12, 2020.  Carolyn was born October 10, 1943 in San Diego, California a daughter of the late James C. and Margaret E. Miller. Carolyn is survived by her husband, Daniel M. Fleig, her son, Scott M. Weber and wife Loree; grandchildren, Mackenzie, Malloree, Chase and Colby; Dan's daughter, Kathy and husband, Jeff Wichert and their children, Kaylee, Brian, and Justin; and Dan's son,...

Judith Ann Battles Dowd Bourne, age 79, died peacefully January 8, 2020, at Judson Park in Cleveland, OH after an extended illness.  She was the beloved wife and beautiful best friend to her husband John Mackintosh Bourne.  Judy was born in 1940 in New York City to Dorothy Battles Lane and Clifford Battles, raised in Lakewood, OH, and graduated Lakewood Schools in 1958.  She graduated from The Ohio State University School of Dental Hygiene in 1961.  She began her...

Shirley Irene Hummel nee Moore, beloved wife of the late Paul G. Hummel, Jr.  Loving mother of Beverly F. Miller and David Hummel (Sonja).  Dear grandmother of Evelyn Miller (Andy Meuwissen).  Shirley was born in Altoona, PA.  She had lived in Shaker Heights since high school.  She was a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and John Carroll University where she earned her Masters.  Shirley taught remedial reading in the Warrensville Heights School System for...

David Scott Mehring was 47 when he died in his house on Sunday, December 29, 2019.  A bright, witty, friendly man, David was caught up in the Cleveland drug epidemic and perished from an accidental heroin overdose.  He is survived by his mother, Anne Hauserman Mehring, sister Sarah Elizabeth Mehring and brother John Curtiss Mehring. He was preceded in death by his father Jeffrey S. Mehring.  Condolences may be sent to Anne Mehring at ahmehring@gmail.com. In lieu...

Rae Payne Burrows beloved wife of the late Robert P. Burrows, Jr.;  dear mother of Judith R. Eastin (Roger), Barbara L. Burrows (Mike Ushka), Robert P. Burrows, III (Susan), and James A. Burrows (Wanda); grandmother of many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her Christian teachings led many to Jesus.  Rae founded a Christian Counseling Service, now at 2 sites with many counselors serving the Ft Myers and Naples, FL areas.    Funeral Services will be...

Harry Monroe Hargrave, age 83, born June 10, 1936, passed away December 27, 2019. Born in Wheeling, West Virginia, he is predeceased by his parents, Dr. Charles Ross and Anthia Hargrave, his brothers Thomas and Charles Hargrave, and his sister Gloria Belle Carter (nee Hargrave). Harry graduated from Smithfield High School in Smithfield, Ohio in 1954 and enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country from 1954 through 1957. He is survived by his life-long companion and dearest...

ALGA MASLEY SCHLOSS, 91, AEROSPACE MANUFACTURER, PATRON OF THE ARTS Alga M. Schloss, of Shaker Heights, OH, 91, died of a heart attack late Christmas Day at her home in Shaker Heights. Alga was an aerospace manufacturer and patron of the arts.  She was one of few women in her field at the time, she owned and operated Jo-Bar Manufacturing, an aerospace supplier, for over 20 years, specializing in the production of landing gear parts for the military.  A lover of music, she...

Jane H. Maier Smith was born the third daughter and youngest child to John C.  and Henrietta “Hetty” Maier in Woodbury, New Jersey, on August 9, 1929.  While attending Oberlin College to study Studio Art, she met her future husband, George, who was studying Pre-Med/Chemistry. They were married December 27, 1954 while George was in his fourth year of medical school.   In 1962, following George’s medical residency and two years of service in the U.S. Army,...

Eddie Ruth Taylor (nee Bruton) age 97 was called to eternal rest on December 23, 2019.  She was the beloved mother of the late Donnetta  Taylor.  She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Rosia Bruton and by six siblings.  She was the cherished aunt and dear friend to many.  Funeral Services will be held at Brown-Forward Funeral Home, 17022 Chagrin  Blvd., Shaker Heights, Ohio 44120 on Tuesday, January 7, 2019 at 11 AM WHERE FRIENDS MAY CALL ONE HOUR...