Obituaries

Nov 24, 2021

James Lanier Knott, Ph.D, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist, passed away on November 24, 2021. Jim was born in Birmingham, Alabama to J. Caldwell and Evelyn Blount Knott. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, where he also played trombone in the Michigan State University Marching Band. He went on to earn a masters degree from DePaul University...

Nov 21, 2021

Agnes Sims (nee Leaks), age 79 of Cleveland, OH.  Beloved wife of the late Fred D. Sims; loving mother of Darryl Sims (Janice), Michelle Black (David) and Brian L. Sims; dear step-mother of Fred Sims, III (Andrea) and Pamela Templeman; grandmother of 6; great-grandmother of 5; dear sister of Leroy Leaks (Michelle) and the late George, Jr., Patrick and...

Nov 9, 2021

Steven Park Reynolds Powell, 40 years old (born in Seoul, Korea), passed away in Cleveland, Ohio on November 9th. Steve is survived by his parents, Mary and Doug, as well as his sisters Jessica and Cathy, and brother-in-law Jim. He leaves behind his partner Katie, and most importantly his three daughters, Mia, Zara, and Reena. He is also survived...

Oct 30, 2021

Anne Duncan Cook (nee Johnson) was born 2 August 1928 in New York City to Stanley Todd Johnson and Dorothy Elizabeth Duncan Johnson and grew up in Queens.  She graduated from Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio where she met her future husband, William Riley Cook, Jr.

Anne and Bill settled in the Cleveland suburbs where they were blessed with four children:  William Riley Cook III of Littleton, Colorado,...

Oct 29, 2021

After 62 years, on October 29, 2021 the spirit of Gregory “Greg” T. Kilroy of Chagrin Falls returned to the Father following a battle with pulmonary fibrosis and complications from COVID-19.

From an early age, Greg demonstrated himself to be a gentleman, athlete, and scholar at The University School. Greg was a graduate of the class of...

Oct 28, 2021

Edward McAfee was born January 4, 1955 in Cleveland, OH to the late Edward McAfee, Sr. and the late Rosemary Alice (nee Sweeney) McAfee.

He died peacefully in Chagrin Falls, OH on October 28, 2021 after a long illness.

Eddie attended Rutgers University after graduating from Shaker Heights High School.  As a student in the...

Oct 24, 2021

Linda Alane Gorski died peacefully at her home on October 24, 2021, surrounded by her loving family and beloved pets. Linda’s courageous and determined battle against the beast of pancreatic cancer was more than she and her skilled cancer team could conquer. Linda was a true warrior and fought the fight as hard as she could.

Linda’s...

Oct 21, 2021

Raymond J. Novak of Strongsville, age 97, beloved husband of Lillian (Barbara) nee Kozorog (deceased), beloved brother of Dolores Krause and brother in law Thomas Krause, beloved brother of Norbert Novak (deceased) and sister in law Jean Novak, and beloved uncle of many nieces and nephews.  Raymond was a member of Richman Brothers Foundation and many military, fraternal and...

Oct 21, 2021

Clinton Henry Foltz died peacefully on October 21 after a brief battle with an aggressive brain cancer. Born on his mother's birthday 1936 in Fort Worth, Texas, the son of the late James Arthur Foltz, Jr. and Mary Josephine Henry Webb. He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Caryn Outcalt Foltz. He is survived by his son...

Oct 19, 2021

Todd Joseph Davis died peacefully at home on October 19th after a 25 month battle with colon cancer. Todd kept a positive outlook during his treatment and fought to the very end. He leaves behind his daughter Marlie and wife Julie. Todd was a devoted father and husband—always willing to go the extra mile for family and friends. At home he enjoyed cooking dinner for family...

Oct 18, 2021

Susan Vogt Janssen passed away on Monday, October 18th, 2021 at the age of 78. Determined to make it to the wedding of Emma, her eldest granddaughter, on October 17th, she fought cancer courageously for the past year and made it to the long-anticipated event just before her passing. After saying goodbye to the family that she loved so...

Oct 16, 2021

Elizabeth “Betsy” Day Bolton, wife, mother and grandmother, died peacefully on October 16, 2021, at her home in Asheville, N.C. with her family by her side. Born on June 13, 1941, in Hartford, C.T., she is a graduate of Madeira School, Smith College and Stanford University. She lived in New York City after college where she worked for the...

Oct 13, 2021

George J. Richardson age 83, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on October 13, 2021 in Newport Beach, CA while vacationing with family.  He was predeceased just four weeks ago by his beloved wife Mary Ann Richardson (nee Kelly) and previously by his sister Mary “K” Gorman, and his parents Loretta and Herbert J. Richardson....

Oct 3, 2021

SARA “SALLY” STERLING RUBIN age 94 passed away peacefully on October 3, 2021 with family by her side. Born in St. Petersburg, FL on February 27, 1927 to Walter Adam and Katharine (nee Lindemann) Sterling. She was preceded in death by her older sister Jean Edith Sterling (1923-35) and her loving husband of 60 years Vaughn Potter Rubin. Sally...

Oct 1, 2021

Eleanor M. McBride (nee Miller), age 91 of Cleveland Hts., OH.  Beloved mother of Mary C. McBride of Tarrytown, NY, Sarah M. Lloyd of Sheffield Lake, OH, Amy D. McBride of Port Charlotte, FL and N. Andrew McBride (Susan) of Hinsdale, IL; dear grandmother of David, Sarah, Lindsey, Madeline, Abigail and Bridget; great grandmother of Dean and Aiden; dear...

Sep 28, 2021

Betty Jane Weimer, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at her home in Gulfstream, Florida on September 28 at the age of 95. Mrs. Weimer was the only child of Agnes B. and William E. Caldwell, a prominent Cleveland industrialist. She attended the Hathaway Brown School and Ogontz Jr. College in Philadelphia. She was on her way to attend...

Sep 28, 2021

Kitty Makley left a legacy of deep love and compassion for her family, friends, and the Cleveland and Greater Cleveland communities. In addition to raising a family of four children, Kitty pursued a rich volunteer and professional career in private and non-profit business management, marketing, consulting and fundraising. Kitty's workacross her career addressed a variety of issues, from gun...

Sep 26, 2021

Jo Anne French (nee Saveland) was born September 5, 1943, in Richmond, VA, to Virginia and Malcolm Saveland, while her father was in the army stationed at Fort Lee. The family eventually moved back to the Cleveland area where Jo Anne, along with her brother John, grew up on Glencairn Road in Shaker Heights, OH. She attended all the...

Sep 19, 2021

Marion Douglas “Doug” Ward, age 77 of Wickliffe, OH.  Dear husband of Vicky J. Byers-Ward (nee Byers); loving father of Doug Wasman, Tina Woodyard, Damien Barranco and Samantha Ward; step-father of Rebecca Ornella and Lawrence Brown; dear grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 7; dear brother of Bennie, Gary Ward and Linda Ward-King.  The family prefers that those who wish...

Sep 18, 2021

Charles Matthew “Chuck” Long, 76, of Elm Grove, WI, found peace on September 18, 2021. Loving husband to Sandi for 55 years, proud father of Matt (Kathy) of Missoula, MT, Chris (Carrie) of St. Louis Park, MN, Corey (Pam) of Dousman, WI and Jenni of Brookfield, WI. Awesome and beloved Grandpop to Reggie (Aaron), Clayton, Anna, Lizzi, Chloe, Charlie,...