Obituaries
Joseph Harnett
Feb 28, 2013
Joseph D. Harnett died peacefully in his home at South Franklin Circle in Chagrin Falls on Thursday, February 28 surrounded by his family. He was 95. Born in Paterson, New Jersey in 1917, Joe grew up in Nutley, New Jersey. He graduated from Nutley High School and received an Engineering degree from Purdue University in 1939. He married the late...
Corinne Fairweather
Feb 27, 2013
CORINNE C. FAIRWEATHER, age 87, passed away on February 27, 2013 with her family by her side. She leaves behind her sister Mary Ellen Coble; her sons Rick Fairweather of Seven Hills and Rob Fairweather of Arlington, Virginia and their wives Jeanne and Debby respectively; and her daughter Jan Radkowsky of Chagrin Falls and her husband Tom. She is also...
Frederick Severn
Feb 17, 2013
Frederick J Severn, formerly of Moreland Hills and Bainbridge and currently from Naples, FL passed away on February 17, 1927. Fred was born in Birmingham, England June 17, 1927 to Frederick J. and Lily Severn. He was married to the late Kathleen, "Kay" Severn and is survived by his stepchild, Sandra Rookmakker Kees of Singapore, and step-grandchildren, Simon O'Donnelly Angela...
Madelyn Mokae
Feb 13, 2013
MADELYN J. MOKAE nee Woods of South Africa and Cleveland, OH, passed away February 13th, 2013. She was the beloved wife of the late Zakes Mokae and the dear sister of Richard I. Woods Debbie; dear aunt of several nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in her...
Lovell Rogers
Feb 12, 2013
Lovell Rogers, age 77 of Shaker Hts., OH. Cherished husband of Betty L. Rogers nee Miles; father of four; cousin of Robert L. Taylor; also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, February 16th at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 3840 Lee Road, Cleveland, OH 44120. Friends may call one half...
Jean Fort
Feb 11, 2013
Jean Tompkins Fort was born March 26, 1917 in Constantinople, Turkey. Her American father moved to Turkey to help build Robert's College and eventually joined Standard Oil of New Jersey building pipelines across the Middle East. He met and married a young English woman, Ethel Clare Frewen in Constantinople, where they raised their four daughters and lived until their retirement,...
Leatrice White
Feb 6, 2013
Leatrice Alonzo White beloved wife of the late Keith E. White. Dear mother of Jason S. White of Nashville, TN and the late Melissa Elizabeth White. In lieu of flowers the family prefers contributions in her name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Private Family Service. A Reception will be held at Nighttown...
Elizabeth Rose
Feb 3, 2013
Elizabeth "Betty" Hitchcock Rose, beloved wife of the late Nelson P. Rose former partner at Jones Day Reavis & Pogue whom she married on July 11, 1941. Dear mother of Nelson H. Rose and Marshall H. Rose Betsy. Beloved grandmother of Elizabeth Rose Henderson Jeffrey, Averell Rose, Aaron Rose, Shannon Rose Fain Adam, Weylin Rose and Talia Rose. Great grandmother...
Nancy Calfee
Jan 28, 2013
Nancy Leighton Calfee, age 93 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away peacefully Monday January 28, 2013. Nancy was the second daughter born to Thomas Edward and Edith Rowley Leighton on April 26, 1919, in Cleveland, Ohio. Nancy's older brother Robert and sister Jane Nellis predeceased her. Nancy was a graduate of Hathaway Brown School and Smith College, Class of 1941, where...
Jack Brown
Jan 26, 2013
Jack Leondas Brown, Jr. age 75 of Shaker Heights, passed away Saturday, January 26. He was a wonderful husband, caring father and fun loving grandfather. He shared his great stories, quick smile and infectious laugh with many throughout his years: from his classmates at Shaker Heights High school to the recipients of the creative fruit baskets he made at Chandler...
Ronald MD
Jan 25, 2013
Ronald Peter Fischer M.D., PhD, died Friday, January 25th after a long illness. He was surrounded by loving family members and passed away peacefully. He is predeceased by his parents, Irene and Albert and his brother Al. Ron was born January 29, 1936 in Philadelphia, PA and grew up in the Cincinnati, Ohio area. Having competed in the hurdles at...
Frederick Woodbridge
Jan 25, 2013
Frederick B. "Ted" Woodbridge, beloved husband of Diana M. Woodbridge nee Mapes. Dear father of Scott William Woodbridge Joann and Robert Bruce "Rob" Woodbridge Rita. Grandfather of Justin, Joshua, Riley and Skyler. Dear brother of William Kathryn. The family prefers that those who wish make contributions in his name to: Transplant House, c/o Elaine Turley, 2309 Bellfield Ave., Cleveland Hts.,...
Linda Trent
Jan 14, 2013
Linda K. Trent, a remarkable and courageous wife, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, lost her short battle with cancer on Monday, January 14 at her home in Bratenahl. Those who knew Linda understood the central and vital role that color played in her life: from childhood, it was her passion and, in adulthood, it became her profession. A Cleveland native,...
Lawrence Turnock
Jan 12, 2013
TURNOCK, Lawrence C., age 93, died peacefully on January 12, 2013. Born in Pittsburgh, he and his family moved to Cleveland Heights in 1926. Mr. Turnock graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1937 and Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1941. His major was chemical engineering, and he was elected in his junior year to Tau Beta Pi, the national...
Gino Raffaelli
Jan 10, 2013
My father lived his life with great passion and purpose. Whether it was planning a dinner party for dear friends, playing with his grandchildren or organizing a political movement, he accomplished everything with grace and enthusiasm. I encourage all of you to share any memories of my father. He would like nothing more than to know that we are celebrating...
Roy Harley
Jan 8, 2013
Roy "Dutch" Harley, beloved husband of the late Janenee Edwards. Dear father of David E. Harley Diana of Baltimore, MD., James E. Harley of Woodstock, VT., Donald G. Harley Holly Crabill of Willoughby Hills, OH. and the late Janet Harley son-in-law, the late Wesley Collins. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to The...
Andee Markham
Jan 5, 2013
Andree Marguerite Chevalier Markham was born in Paris, France January 3rd, 1921. She was raised lovingly by her Mother, Leonie Meyer. At sixteen Andree was accepted in the Comedie Francaise Academy where she performed with the celebrated actors and directors of Paris at that time. Andree relished a life in the theatre, but one evening during World War Two, Andree...
Phyllis Beatty
Jan 4, 2013
Phyllis Woods Beatty, age 95, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, January 4, 2013. Phyllis was born October 20, 1917 in Cleveland, Ohio. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Annie Woods. Her early years were spent in Stonewall, Manitoba, Canada. Upon her return to the Cleveland area, she attended the Andrews School for Girls. She...
Martha Benson
Jan 4, 2013
Martha Clough Benson was born May 15, 1920 to Joseph Patterson Carey and Anna Louise Carey Horstman in Cleveland, Ohio. Her twin sister, Ellen Carey Bub, survives her. She was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and Wilcox Business School. On September 6, 1941, she married Herbert Chester Clough, also of Cleveland. Martha and Herb resided in Moreland Hills...
Maryel Smith
Jan 3, 2013
Music educator and civil rights advocate Mary Eleanor Vogel Smith has died. She was 78 years old. Mrs. Smith resided in Elyria, Ohio. She passed away at Cleveland Clinic on January 3, 2013. Maryel Smith was born August 10, 1934 near Cincinnati, Ohio to the Rev E. Phillip Vogel and Eleanor Wilhelmina Kuhlman Vogel. She attended Lotspeich middle school, and...
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