Obituaries

Virginia Langmack

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Walter Brinn

Walter Brinn

Oct 29, 2015

Walter K. "Bink" Brinn died unexpectedly on October 29, 2015. He lived in Shaker Heights, Ohio and wintered for the last 20 years in Naples, Florida. Family and friends mourn the loss of this vibrant and thoughtful man. He was born in Boston on October 31, 1932 and grew up in Waltham, Massachusetts. His dad Walter E. Brinn was a...

Michael McKee

Michael McKee

Oct 26, 2015

Dr. Michael Geoffrey McKee, family man, psychologist, horticulturist, adventurer, and author of quirky absentee excuses, died on Monday, October 26, 2015 as a patient in the Cleveland Clinic, his workplace for the past 46 years, swaddled in the love of his family and close friends. He was 84 years old. His death was due to heart failure, perhaps not surprising...

Theodore Jones

Theodore Jones

Oct 25, 2015

Theodore W. Jones passed away with his two daughters, Jenny Beth Jones and Pamela Jones, by his side. His family and friends will remember him most as a man of integrity and principle and for his deep commitment to his country, family, and work. He was born and raised in Warren, Ohio. Ted enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and...

Damon Haley

Damon Haley

Oct 14, 2015

DAMON MICHAEL HALEY was born August 27, 1994 in Cleveland, Ohio, the beloved son of DeShawn Haley and Barbara Nolan. He graduated from Shaker Heights High School where he was a member of the Shaker Raiders (#18) football team and played Rugby. He was currently enrolled at Notre Dame College where he was studying education with the goal of becoming...

Caroline Gordon

Caroline Gordon

Oct 11, 2015

CAROLINE D. GORDON Age 73, was the beloved mother of twins, Vicky G. Pryor (The Rev. Ernest, Jr.) and Ricky Gordon. She was the dear grandmother of Chelsea T., Destiny D., Ernest O. Pryor and the late Christian J. Gordon. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her name to The Hospice of the Western Reserve,...