Obituaries
Norris Biggins
Jan 17, 2016
Norris "Nick" Biggins, was born in Waldo, Florida to Dorothy O'Neal and William Biggins. After graduation from high school, he was proud to serve in the US Army and was stationed in Korea. Upon his return from the service, he decided to visit relatives in Cleveland and "liked it so well, I didn't go home for five years!" He met...
Sheila Keech
Jan 9, 2016
SHEILA SULLIVAN KEECH (1939 - 2016) SHEILA SULLIVAN KEECH passed away January 9, 2016 in Tavares, Florida. She was born March 22, 1939 in Syracuse, New York but lived and worked in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her two husbands Edward F. Murphy and Roy P. Keech, respectively. Beloved daughter of Robert J. Sullivan and Doris Fox...
Gerald Conway
Jan 6, 2016
"A brand new baby brother! And he's left handed! He'll play first base on our team!" This was the cry from Gerry Conway's seven older brothers and one sister when they heard the news on the morning of June 17, 1931 that another member of the illustrious Conway clan had entered the world. Gerry was a shining addition to the...
Jerome Thomas
Dec 31, 2015
Jerome (Jerry) A. Thomas, age 61, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away at Hospice of the Western Reserve on New Years Eve, 2015. Jerry was born in Cleveland on March 11, 1954. He attended Cleveland Schools and completed his education at Shaker Heights schools. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruby Thomas, sister, Debbie Jiles, and brother...
Christopher Kestner
Dec 19, 2015
Christopher T. Kestner, age 58, passed away peacefully on December 19th. Loving son of the late Robert and Josephine Kestner; dear brother of Patricia Kestner (Douglas Waggoner) of Park Hills, KY, Steven Kestner (Denise) of Chagrin Falls and Jeffrey Kestner (Sarah) of Silver Springs, MD; dear uncle of Jessica (Vin Birardi), Alex, Jonathan (Meghan), Lauren, Joe, Landon and Jacqueline. A...
Virginia Langmack
Dec 18, 2015
A Brief Biography of Virginia (Clark) Bishop Langmack, 1920-2015 Virginia Clark Bishop was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 24, 1920 and baptized later that year at the Church at the Covenant. Although her first home was in the city of Cleveland, she soon moved to the "country" in University Heights, to live closer to Laurel School, where she was...
Arie McIntyre
Dec 9, 2015
ARIE L. MCINTYRE, MSN, RN Mother ~~ Nurse ~~ Educator Just two years before the Great Depression of the 1930's, their last born child (of 12 children), arriving to a couple named Hubbert and Lucy Griffin. It was a little girl. That little girl, Arie ""Pepe La Mocha"" McIntyre (nee Griffin) was born on December 5, 1928 in ""Social Circle""...
Doris Giles
Dec 7, 2015
DORIS E. GILES (nee Gallitte) The beloved wife of the late Col. Earl F. Giles; the dear sister of Irene H. Butler (Edward) of Naples, FL, Lois J. Markt (Howard) of Shaker Hts., OH and the late Michael P. Gallitte, OH; also survived by several nieces and nephews. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her...
Susan Clegg
Dec 1, 2015
Susan Clegg, a much loved and admired member of the Cleveland community, passed away peacefully at home on December 1 after a lengthy illness. The daughter of Adrian and Patricia Kline, Sue grew up in South Bend, Indiana, where she was born on November 23, 1940. She went to St. Joseph High School there and on to Ball State University...
Eleanor Kerester
Dec 1, 2015
ELEANOR H. KERESTER (nee Holdash) The beloved wife of Charles J. Kerester of Shaker Hts., OH and the dear mother of Alison A. Kerester (Robert M. Nolan) of Arlington, VA; Scott C. Kerester (Donna) of Chappaqua, NY; Brian C. Kerester (Laurie Berk) of San Francisco, CA and Dale C. Kerester of Easton, MA. She was the dear grandmother of Olivia, Courtney,...
Elizabeth Boykin
Nov 28, 2015
Elizabeth (Betsy) Boykin Guy, formerly of Shaker Heights, Ohio and Naples, Florida passed away November 28, 2015. She is survived by her husband, Karl Zahtilla, her three daughters, Eileen Consolo (Mark), Carole Negus (John), Gail Hardy (Richard) and stepson, Kingsley Guy, grandchildren, Philip, Christopher and Kevin Consolo, Michelle Cluney and Jeffery Negus, Erin and Nicole Hardy, and three great grandchildren...
Joan Davis
Nov 28, 2015
Joan Davis passed away peacefully November 28, 2015 at Anna Maria in Aurora. She was the beloved wife of the late Jeffrey Davis, loving mother of Jill Fanos (William) of Bainbridge and the late Jeffrey C. Davis; proud grandmother of Natalie and Michael Fanos, and longtime special companion of Richard Shaw of Aurora. Joan was born January 19, 1930 in Akron,...
Claire Riley
Nov 27, 2015
CLAIRE McGEEHAN RILEY The beloved wife of the late Robert P. Riley and the dear mother of Kathleen M. Riley, PhD of Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away November 27th, 2015. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195. A Funeral Mass will be held Saturday,...
Susan Johnson
Nov 27, 2015
Susan Jane Mallula JohnsonApril 30, 1935 - November 27, 2015Susan was born in Middlefield, raised her family in Shaker Heights and retired in Maple Heights, Ohio. She passed away on Friday, November 27, 2015. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bobby, her two children, Juliette Regnier (Michael) of Cleveland Heights, Jeffrey (Kathleen) of Orem, Utah, her granddaughter,...
Joseph Richey
Nov 24, 2015
Joseph B. Richey, II, age 79, of Russell Township, OH. Beloved husband of the late Gayle M. Richey (nee Gleitz); loving father of Joseph B. Richey, III (Wendy) of Bainbridge, Judy Schuster Richey of Brecksville, Laurel Richey-Abbey (Stephen) of Chagrin Falls, and Jonathan B. Richey (Danielle) of Shaker Hts.; dear grandfather of Lisa, Melanie, Mason, Kyle, Caroline, Elle, Rocco, Lorelei,...
Kenneth Carr
Nov 15, 2015
Distinguished Submariner VADM Kenneth M. Carr, USN, Ret. passed away November 15th, 2015, at Judson Retirement Community, Cleveland, Ohio. He was the beloved husband of the late Molly Pace Carr, his wife of 66 years, who passed away in 2014. He was born March 17th, 1925 in Mayfield, Kentucky. His parents were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Carr and he was...
Oliver Emerson
Nov 14, 2015
Oliver Farrar Emerson II died on November 14, 2015 at the age of 88, after a long period of declining health. The son of Blanche (Waterman) and Harold Emerson, Oliver grew up and spent most of his life in Shaker Heights, Ohio. He graduated from Shaker Heights High School where he was a track star, winning the state high jump...
John Markulin
Nov 13, 2015
John D. Markulin passed peacefully on November 13 at the age of 99. Beloved husband of 60 years to the late Cora Lee (nee Edwards); loving father of Laura Sexton (Marty) of Shaker Heights, John S. Markulin (Jan) of Euclid and Kim Demko (Tom) of Englewood, FL; adored grandfather of Michelle, Rachel, Ashley, Heather and Cassie; great-grandfather to Joshua; dear...
Aaltje Negus
Nov 6, 2015
Aaltje van Luling Negus, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away November 6th, 2015 with her children by her side. Aaltje is survived by her two children Norma Jane Griffin (Duane J.) of Mexico, NY and John H. Negus (Carole) of Moreland Hills, OH; her four grandchildren, Sarah Jane Colwell (Andrew) and Christopher Griffin, Michelle Cluney (Patrick) and Jeffery Negus; and...
David Smith
Nov 3, 2015
David Nevin Smith, August 9, 1940- November 3, 2015 David Smith passed away after a 3 year illness with cancer on November 3 in the company of family and friends in his home. Dave will be remembered vividly by those who knew him for his intellect, quick wit, generous heart, and a larger than life presence. Dave is survived by...
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