Obituaries

Margaret Funsett

Margaret Funsett

May 9, 2016

Margaret Whiting Funsett, age 94, long time resident of Shaker Heights and Breckenridge Village, Willoughby, Ohio, died peacefully on May 9th, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her sister, Ethel (Jean) Whiting Addison, granddaughters Karinya Funsett (Topping), Twila (Funsett) Brandstrom (Kristopher), great grand children Katherine Topping, John Topping and Emily Brandstrom. Also survived by Nephew Bill...

Elaine Psarras

Elaine Psarras

May 8, 2016

ELAINE CAMPBELL PSARRAS, MD Elaine was the beloved wife of James P. Psarras, MD and the dear mother of Peter C. Psarras (Shirin Rastgoufard), Molly P. Duchon (Jeremy) and the late Andrew P. Psarras. She was the dear grandmother of Andrew J. and William S. Duchon and Alex A. Psarras and the dear sister of Eloise Spence (Scott), Elyse Ferber...

Quentin Alexander

Quentin Alexander

May 4, 2016

Quentin Alexander was born on September 22, 1919 to his mother, Katherine Harter Alexander and his father, Henry Alexander, in their home on Fairmount Boulevard in Cleveland Heights, Ohio. As the last at-home delivery overseen by "Dr. Bill", he was gladly received by his four older sisters Mary, Martha, Constance (Connie) and Katherine (Kitty) who, in their view, coddled him...

John Greppin

John Greppin

May 3, 2016

John A. C. Greppin, Ph.D. born on April 2, 1937 in Rochester, New York died peacefully at home on May 3rd, 2016. Dear son of the late Ernest H. Greppin and Edna Barbara (Kill). Beloved husband of Mary E. Greppin (Hannan) for 54 years. Dear father of Sarah Greppin Howe (Mark A. DeW.) and Carl H. H. Greppin (Elizabeth K....

Elizabeth Wentz

Elizabeth Wentz

May 3, 2016

Elizabeth Jane Moore Wentz died peacefully on May 3rd 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 93. Elizabeth, affectionately known as Bette, lived in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She was born April 7, 1923 at 26 West Franklin Ave., Beverly, New Jersey. She was the last survivor of eight children born to Willis Walton Moore and Harriett Elmira Heisler Moore....

Mary Cullen

Mary Cullen

Apr 22, 2016

Cullen, Mary Ann (nee Loftus), 84 died April 22, 2016 at Jennings Center for Older Adults in Garfield Hts. Born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, daughter of the late James A., and Mary E. Loftus. She was the former wife of the late William E. Cullen. Beloved mother of Catherine A. Cullen (John Kessinger) of Duxbury, MA, Mary Lou Poppe (Karl)...

Harry Freer

Harry Freer

Apr 18, 2016

Harry Montgomery Freer of Lyndhurst, Ohio passed away on April 18, 2016 at the age of 90 surrounded by his wife and family. Harry is survived by his cherished wife of 64 years, Margaret Ann (O'Neil); sons, Harry M. III (Nancy Dowling); Mark G.; Neil O. (Kathie); and grandchildren, Emma M., Christian O., and Mia B. He is preceded in...

Sarah Bonebrake

Sarah Bonebrake

Apr 17, 2016

Sarah Catherine Bonebrake (nee Horton) age 84, long time resident of Cleveland Heights and Moreland Hills, Ohio died peacefully on April 17th, 2016 surrounded by family after having complications from renal failure. She is survived by her childhood sweetheart from Roxboro Junior High school James Daniel Bonebrake. Sally and Jim were married 61 years. Also survived by children Catherine Bonebrake...

Susan Rathbone

Susan Rathbone

Apr 14, 2016

SUSAN N. RATHBONE (nee Narten) was the beloved wife of Thomas Rathbone of South Russell, OH and Captiva, FL. Susie was the dear mother of Amy Carol Rathbone (Nobuto Suga) of San Francisco, CA; and Sara Jones Rathbone of Asheville, NC and the dear grandmother of Isaiah and Asher Presley and dear sister of Lyman Narten of Pepper Pike, OH...

Rose DeMelto

Rose DeMelto

Apr 13, 2016

ROSE MARY DeMELTO The beloved sister of the late Vincent and Dennis DeMelto. A Memorial service will be held for both Rose Mary and Dennis in the Nature Center At Shaker Lakes, 2600 South Park Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH, Saturday, June 25th at 10:30 AM. PDF Printable Version

Timothy Garon

Timothy Garon

Apr 5, 2016

Beloved son, brother and uncle, Timothy Prajon Garon, was relieved of his earthly struggles on April 5, 2016 and is resting now in eternal peace.  Timothy was born in Thailand on July 14, 1973.  He came to live in the United States with his adoptive parents Gail and Robert and joined older siblings Lynne, Steven, and David.  The family moved...

Elvira Ashford

Elvira Ashford

Apr 4, 2016

It is with the saddest regret that we announce the Death of Elvira Ashford, on April 4th, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. She shall forever be remembered and cherished by family members, relatives and friends. Friends may call at Brown-Forward Funeral Home, 17022 Chagrin Blvd., Shaker Hts., OH 44120 on Friday, April 15, 2016, until 7:00 pm. A Funeral Service will...

T. Taylor

T. Taylor

Apr 3, 2016

Ryburn Taylor, age 54, died peacefully on Sunday, April 3, 2016, after a two-year battle with cancer. He arrived with great fanfare on July 7th, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio to the excitement of Alex Taylor and Sandy Taylor (nee Ryburn). He took great joy in playing gorilla with his siblings, Cordy Taylor and Taylor Estes (nee Taylor). He attended University...

Barbara Wayne

Barbara Wayne

Mar 28, 2016

BARBARA L. WAYNE (nee Levitt) age 82 of Cleveland, Ohio was the beloved wife of the late Richard Wayne; the loving mother of Howard (Madelon) of Columbus, OH; Jonathan (Nancy) of Fairview park, OH and Laura Powell (Richard) of Mayfield Hts., OH and the beloved grandmother of Katie, Andrew and Elizabeth. She was the daughter of the late Nat and...

Catherine Connelly

Catherine Connelly

Mar 28, 2016

Catherine S. Connelly, age 100 of Shaker Hts., OH. Beloved daughter of the late James and Florence Connelly; dear sister of the late Florence Connelly, the late Mary Rampe (Paul) and the late Thomas Connelly (Marguerite); dear Aunt of Paul, Peter (Leslie), James (Mary) and the late David Rampe. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ursuline College,...

Martha Grabner

Martha Grabner

Mar 23, 2016

Martha ""Marty"" E. Grabner (nee Ebright), of Chagrin Falls, OH. Beloved wife of George J. Grabner; loving mother of Garwood M. Weatherhead (Ann) of Falls Church, VA, Martha ""Missy"" M. Shiverick (Asa ""Bo"") of Chagrin Falls, Olwen E. Modell of Owings Mills, MD and Mary Weatherhead Feldman (Steven) of Cleveland Heights; step-mother of Jan Casey, George Grabner, Jr. and John...

Mary Tipler

Mary Tipler

Mar 21, 2016

Mary Jean Tipler, age 87 of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, died peacefully on March 21.  Born January 9, 1929 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Perry A. Tipler and Ella A. Tipler (Erlandson), she attended schools in Antigo and Oshkosh, Wisconsin.  Married May 31, 1952 to Carl William Ubbelohde, Jr.  She received a Bachelor degree from Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.A social...

Allan Hodges

Allan Hodges

Mar 19, 2016

ALLAN J. HODGES was the beloved brother of Heather M. Hodges of Bay Village, OH and dear son of the late Aiden F. "Jack" and Frances Ruppelt Hodges. Those who wish may make contributions in his name to The Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44106. FRIENDS MAY CALL AT BROWN-FORWARD, 17022 CHAGRIN BLVD., SHAKER HTS., OH,...

Barbara Williams

Barbara Williams

Mar 16, 2016

Barbara Claire Love Hall Thatcher Williams was born October 16, 1914 to parents Edward and Claire Hall in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by husband Harry Pemberton Thatcher, husband Harter Whiting Williams and son Randall Hall Thatcher. She is survived by dear daughter Carol Pemberton Thatcher, daughter-in-law Mary Hartman Thatcher, stepdaughter Carol Williams Gould, granddaughter Gayle (Russ Udelhofen)Thatcher,...

Robert Gunton

Robert Gunton

Mar 11, 2016

Robert (Bob) Gunton.   A life-long Clevelander, Bob lived a long and full life. He loved aviation, Big Band music, dancing, and his native city. The son of Pat and Helen Gunton, Bob grew up on the East Side of Cleveland and graduated from Cleveland Heights High School and Dyke College. In 1941 he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He...