Anne Elizabeth Thalman

It is with great sadness that the family of Anne Elizabeth Thalman shares the news of her death on October 8, 2026, after a long illness, at the age of 71. Anne is survived by her brother, James Charles Thalman (Heather) of Bainbridge Township, Ohio. She was predeceased by her brothers Robert William Thalman and John (Jack) Redfield Thalman and her parents Virginia Thalman Kinney and Alfred John Thalman of Shaker Heights, Ohio.

Anne was an attendee of Laurel School and a graduate of Shaker Heights High School. She graduated cum laude from Harvard College with a degree in English Literature. She was employed by Saks Fifth Avenue in Cleveland as a manager of the Children’s Department where she set yearly sales records. She went on to purchase, renovate and manage several residential properties in Shaker Heights.

An extremely intelligent person with boundless curiosity, Anne had many devoted friends in the community. A bibliophile, holidays always included the exchange of books, laughter and lively conversation. She devoted several years caring for her dear Mother and her oldest brother. Anne had a plethora of interests including history and genealogy which she pursued with her usual passion and zeal.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the Cleveland Animal Protective League at https://clevelandapl.org/.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at 1:00 PM at Fairmount Presbyterian Church, 2757 Fairmount Blvd, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118.