Obituaries
Robert Byron Wallace
Sep 4, 2025
Robert Byron Wallace passed away on September 4, 2025 due to complications from cancer. He spent his last days surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Janet; his children Christopher (Katharine Norman); Jennifer; and Matthew (Lauren); his brother Steven (Marget) and their children and grandchildren; and his six grandchildren, William, Kathryn, Caroline, Henry,...
James Herbert Tibbitts
Sep 3, 2025
James H. Tibbitts, age 93, of Cleveland, OH, passed away on September 3, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Katharine Tibbitts (née Pike); daughter Leslie Matsen (Paul) of Pepper Pike, OH; daughter Virginia Srere (Peter) of Scarsdale, NY; grandchildren Amanda Srere, Michael Srere, Courtney Matsen Clifford (Reed), Caitlin Matsen, Caroline Matsen; great-grandson Callum James Clifford;...
Kathleen A. Komp
Sep 1, 2025
Kathleen A. Komp, age 72 of Shaker Heights, OH passed away on September 1, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband, Allen J. Lauerhass. She was the sister of Nancy LoPresti (the late Robert) of Lynhurst, OH, Susan Axelrod (Earl) of Baton Rouge, LA, Joann Hannan of Lyndhurst, John Hannan (Patty) of South Euclid, OH and the late Robert...
Joyce Arlene Wagner
Aug 31, 2025
Joyce Wagner passed away August 31, 2025 at 77 years old.
She thrived on literature, travel, history, music, the arts, and learning in general.
Most important to her were always Faith, Friends and Family.
So, let’s all read a book, see a play, have a sip of wine, listen to some great music and remember our Joy.
She always did her best to support,...
Suzanne Mahnke Westbrook
Aug 27, 2025
On August 27, 2025, Suzanne Mahnke Westbrook (Susie) lost her 8-year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Susie was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 31,1937 and grew up in the northern Milwaukee suburb of Whitefish Bay along Lake Michigan. She was the daughter of August Charles (Carl) Mahnke and Florence Bruemmer Mahnke. Susie graduated from Whitefish Bay High School and entered...
Oliver Carl Henkel
Aug 25, 2025
Oliver “Pudge” Henkel passed away on August 25, 2025 in his home in Cleveland Heights, OH after a lengthy battle against non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. Throughout his last week, Pudge was surrounded by his immediate family members, sharing love and laughter, engaging in epic storytelling, savoring time gathered around the dining room table and warmed by the sun of beautiful late summer...
Roger F. Rankin
Aug 25, 2025
Roger Farnham Rankin passed away unexpectedly on August 25, 2025, at the age of 72. A lifelong Clevelander, Roger was known for his warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion to his family and community.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 36 years, Alison Albert Rankin, and their two daughters, Anne Farnham Rankin and Elisabeth Marshall Rankin. He was a devoted...
David Bethune Moore
Aug 24, 2025
David B. Moore was born on November 27, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of Edward “Wink” and Mary Moore and brother of Michael Moore. He graduated from University School in 1955, where he was captain of the wrestling team and an all-city tackle on the football team. In 1959, Dave graduated from Williams College, where he was...
Gregory E. Wheeler, Sr.
Aug 19, 2025
Gregory E. Wheeler Sr., age 74, retired Cleveland Police Detective, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. His parents, Elijah and Evelyn Wheeler, along with his brother, Aaron Wheeler, preceded him in death.
He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Jacquetta Diane Wheeler; sons, Gregory E. Wheeler Jr. (La Donna) and Jermaine Brown (Twila); daughters,...
Albert Joseph Morhard
Aug 16, 2025
ALBERT J. MORHARD (1929-2025)
Noted trial attorney and Judge Albert J. Morhard passed away on Saturday morning, August 16. He was 95 years old.
Al lived his long and exemplary life with rare integrity and a deep commitment to fairness. He was devoted to pursuing excellence in his many and varied endeavors, whether they related to sports, legal matters or his adored...
Emily Mieko Liu
Aug 8, 2025
Emily Mieko Liu, age 17 of Shaker Heights, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025. She is survived by her beloved parents, Raymond Weiwen Liu and Caryn Denise Tong; her loving grandparents, Chen-Kao and Sunan Mary Liu, Myron Tong, and Barbara Tong; as well as many other dear relatives.
Emily had a passion for creating art, particularly drawing, painting and crocheting. She...
Mark D. McMullen
Aug 8, 2025
Mark D. McMullen, age 62 of Chagrin Falls, OH. Loving son of Margaret Mary “Peggy” Conway and the late James J. McMullen, Sr. Dear brother of Robert T. McMullen (Judy) of Doral, FL, Margaret Mary “Megan” Fedor of Medina, OH, James J. McMullen, Jr. of Broadview Hts. and the late Timothy J. McMullen; devoted uncle of Miranda and Nicole Fedor,...
John H. Corrigan
Aug 6, 2025
We celebrate the compassionate, giving, and artistic life of John H. Corrigan, who peacefully passed away on August 6th at his home at South Franklin Circle, Crane House in Chagrin Falls. He was 91.
John was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, in 1934 to Elizabeth and Daniel Corrigan. He was one of 6 boys. His parents lived a noted life devoted to...
Lesley Simpson Wells
Aug 5, 2025
U.S. District Judge Lesley Wells passed away at her home on Tuesday August 5th.She was 87 years old.
“Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
True to the Quaker spiritual origins, Judge Wells let her life speak her values until the very end. She was a dedicated advocate of the rule of law and broke many barriers, not...
Cary Arden
Aug 5, 2025
Cary Arden (nee Higley) (aka Straffon) passed away peacefully on August 5th, 2025. She lived a very full and productive 94 years. In fact it could be said she lived three full and productive “lives”.
Her first “life” began when Cary Arden Higley was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on October 25, 1930, to Dr. Charles and Elizabeth Higley. She had a...
Rosemary Phillips
Jul 29, 2025
Rosemary Phillips passed away July 29, 2025 at the grand age of 101 years old. Born into a large family in Ashland, Kentucky on September 16, 1923, Rosemary was surrounded by many aunts, uncles and cousins, where she learned her super power of kindness, compassion, empathy and inner strength that defined her life and all she did. As a young...
Martin Britt Block
Jul 22, 2025
A proud Marine and devoted public servant, Marty enlisted in the United States Marine Corps directly after high school. He was among the brave U.S. service members stationed in Lebanon during the 1983 Beirut Barracks Bombing. Marty survived the bombing and carried with him the memory of fallen comrades for the rest of his life—a quiet testament to his strength,...
Jane Wilson Kessler
Jul 21, 2025
In a whirlwind of events that was not uncommon in the make-up years following World War II, Jane Kessler was discharged from the Navy in 1946 and in 1947, became the first-ever staff psychologist at the University Hospitals of Cleveland, Ohio. Upon completion of her doctoral degree from Western Reserve University in 1948, her position was elevated to that of...
Jessie Mae Tucker
Jul 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Jessie Mae Tucker, who peacefully passed away on July 19th, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on June 10th, 1936, in the charming town of Shiloh, GA, Jessie was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Charles and Rosetta (Rosa) Reedy. She was...
Michael Anton Eppich
Jul 18, 2025
Michael Anton Eppich, 80, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025. Born on August 17, 1944, to Anton and Anna Eppich, Michael was a lifelong Clevelander who cherished family, nature, and the company of beloved pets. He was the devoted husband of the late Nancy (née Papes) and proud father of Jennifer (Todd Wilson), Kristen DeMuth (David),...
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