Obituaries

Mar 16, 2020

Caroline Cooke Butler was born on October 24, 1950 and died peacefully on March 16, 2020. She leaves behind her daughter Caroline and son-in-law Mickey Brennan, a grandson Grati and granddaughter Eliza, 2 sisters Alice Burnham and Pam Keefe, 4 nieces, 1 great-niece, 9 great-nephews, and 1 cousin.

She also leaves behind her great love of the...

Mar 7, 2020

Robert F. Seaton, Nov. 28, 1930 – March 7, 2020. Beloved husband of Jean for 66 years, loving father of Scott (Diana) Seaton and the Rev. Dr. Sandy (the late Rev. Lee) Seaton-Todd. Cherished grandfather of William, Caroline, and John Robert (“Jack”) Seaton, and Sarah, Scott, MacKenzie, Richard, and Robert Seaton-Todd. Devoted brother of the late Rev. Donald Seaton,...

Mar 5, 2020

Carol Sherwin (nee) Werner, beloved wife of the late Michael Sherwin, step-mother to Martha “Sandy” Saunders Sherwin, wife of Andrew Kalt of Oakland, California and Michael John Sherwin, husband to Michelle Sherwin (nee) Thomas and three grandsons, James, Jack and Joseph all of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away very suddenly on March 5, 2020 while visiting family in Colorado. She...

Feb 28, 2020

Robert D. "Chub' Russell was born August 19, 1923 in Lebanon, Ohio to parents Veda and Virgil Russell.  He graduated from Lebanon High School in 1941 where he was an all-state center for the basketball team, and quarterback for the football team.  He was awarded an athletic scholarship to Miami University where he played both sports.  Chub revolutionized the...

Feb 28, 2020

Lucinda A. Denney (nee Shetter) “Cindy” passed away peacefully at home on February 28, 2020. Cindy is survived by her husband of 58 years, Jon E. Denney of Chagrin Falls, OH; children Mary Denney (Tom) Bogart of Maryville, TN; Jon (Penny) Denney of Melbourne, FL; Andrew Denney of St. Louis, MO; grandchildren Elizabeth Bogart of Rochester, NY; Brandon (Erika)...

Feb 27, 2020

Catherine B. Prusha, “Kay”, age 98, was born in Youngstown, OH and passed away at her Shaker Heights residence February 27th, 2020. She will be remembered for her many sales awards during her career in the real estate industry, among others, as a Million Dollar producer. She was a long time agent for The Smythe-Cramer Company.

She...

Feb 26, 2020

John Charles Trahey, 74, died with his family by his side at a nursing facility in Beachwood, OH on February 26, 2020.

Though a resident of Ohio since 2018, John spent the majority of his life in Maine, where he was known for his work ethic, storytelling ability, dry sense of humor, and passion for sports. His...

Feb 24, 2020

Marian K. Shaughnessy (nee Kilker), DNP, of Gates Mills, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2020. She was the loving wife of Michael R. Shaughnessy; devoted mother of Anne Shaughnessy and Katherine Biggar (Robert) of Cleveland, Ohio; and, dear sister of Dennis Kilker (Merry) of Euclid, Ohio and the late Thomas (Carol), Jack and Jerome Kilker.

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Feb 24, 2020

Adrian (“Tim”) Leiby Scott of Chagrin Falls, Ohio, died on February 24, 2020.  Known fondly as “Tim" or “Timmy” to all who knew her, she passed peacefully at Arden Courts in Chagrin Falls, where she was cared for in her final years due to memory loss.

Tim was born on January 19, 1936, in Bergenfield, New Jersey. ...

Feb 14, 2020

Joseph Patrick Bordonaro, Born March 16, 1930 in Cleveland in the home of Sally and Frank Bordonaro. Joseph was married to Mary Jane Scaduto in 1959 and have been married for 50 years. Together they had five children, Frank Bordonaro (Lucinda), Joseph Jr. Bordonaro, Mary Jo (Bordonaro) Smith and her late husband Allen Smith, Robert Bordonaro (Christina), Marla Vernick( Bordonaro)....

Feb 11, 2020

Mr. Meyer died peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at the age of 70.

Born Christmas Day, December 25th, 1949, he was the loving husband of Jane Meyer (nee Kreamer) and was a son to the late Henry “Hank” Lewis and Anne Taylor of Cleveland Heights. After graduating from University School in 1968, Mr. Meyer received a...

Feb 9, 2020

This is the unofficial, informal, somewhat improvised, often interrupted, obituary for Lorrain Annette Emerson, formally Lanseigne, known to many as Pete. Lorraine passed away early Sunday morning, February 9, at 2:30 am, surrounded by her surviving children, Scott, Lynn, and Ty. She had been living at Council Gardens in Cleveland Heights for the last four years where she fiercely...

Feb 5, 2020

>>>>SERVICE AND CALLING HOURS POSTPONED<<<<

David O. Taylor, MD, age 60 of Shaker Heights, OH. Beloved cardiologist for the Cleveland Clinic. Best friend and husband to Linda W. Taylor (nee Walpole); awesome dad to Matthew O. Taylor (Meagan); Alyssa M. Taylor (Daniel Lüttgau) and Mackenzie L. Taylor; dear brother of Debbie Maddux, Kathy Taylor and...

Jan 24, 2020

MILAN MIHAL, (Mel), loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Professor Emeritus of Fine Arts at Vanderbilt University, and expert in Japanese and Asian art history, died on January 24, 2020, at the age of 91. His beloved wife of 63 years, Marilyn, died on April 13, 2020. Mel and Marilyn met in the first class of their first day...

Jan 18, 2020

Dick was a life-long Cleveland resident.  He graduated from University School, Class of 1945, and immediately enlisted in the US Navy 1945 WWII Pacific Theater.  He then returned and entered Miami University of Ohio and graduated with a business degree, Class of 1950.

He joined his father in business (Reynolds Machinery Company) and attended Cleveland Marshall Law...

Jan 16, 2020

Joetta Jones Heerema went to be with the Lord and her beloved Nick on January 16th, 2020.

She was the mother of Mark, Jane, David, Tom and Amy. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were lovingly nurtured and entertained by her storytelling.

She raised her family in Tallahassee, and was a dear friend to many. She...

Jan 12, 2020

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;...

Jan 8, 2020

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,...

Jan 5, 2020

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...

Dec 29, 2019

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...