Obituaries
Mamie Asberry
Oct 27, 2010
MAMIE LEE SIGGERS ASBERRY nee Head of Warrensville Heights, Ohio, at age 84, entered into eternal rest October 27th, 2010. Mamie was the wife of the late Jesse Asberry, Jr., who passed away in 1983, and the dear mother of Lisa Siggers Johnson Van of Columbus, OH. She was the beloved grandmother of Emmanuel and Elyzabeth. Mamie was also survived...
Katherine Spring
Oct 23, 2010
Life-long Cleveland resident Katherine Baker Spring, age 89, died peacefully and surrounded by her children in her home on October 23, 2010. Kate and her late husband Herbert Spring were married for 55 years. Deeply devoted to her family, Kate was the mother of Robert E. Cornelia of New York, New York, Candy S. Clancy Robert of Hudson, Ohio, Herbert...
Becky Smythe
Oct 22, 2010
Jane "Becky" Smythe, age 73, died October 22nd, 2010 at her home after a long battle with breast cancer. Becky was married 53 years to Jeffrey H. Smythe, was the mother of Christopher E. Smythe Suzanne of Shaker Heights, Ohio, Alison L. Smythe of Cleveland Heights, Ohio and Dana S. Hollister David of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Becky was the grandmother...
Sarah Wilkins
Oct 21, 2010
SARAH H. WILKINS nee Houriet, age 75 of Shaker Hts., OH. "Sally", as she was known by her family and friends, was born on December 29, 1934 in Norfolk, VA. She grew up in Shaker Hts., OH and graduated high school from Hathaway Brown. She received her B.A. in Political Science from Smith College in 1956 and subsequently married Edwin...
Clara Greve
Oct 16, 2010
CLARA "BABE" GREVE , age 87, formerly of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, died Saturday, October 16th at the Judson Retirement Community of Cleveland, Ohio. She was the beloved sister of the late Ruth E. Greve and Ralph E. Greve, the beloved aunt of John L. Greve Kathy and Gretchen L. Greve, both of Novelty, OH, and great aunt of Stephanie Moore...
Edwin Hull
Oct 15, 2010
Edwin John Hull Jr., age 84. Beloved husband of 59 years of Janet Marie nee Balogh, died unexpectedly on October 15, 2010. He was the dear father of Laura Marshal Rick, Edwin J. Hull III Mary, Kathryn O'Connor Terrence, Patricia Krehbiel Stephen, and Sharon H. Lindseth. Edwin was the adored granddad and king of Margaret, Henry and Chase Marshall; Sheila,...
Leonard Gitschier
Oct 15, 2010
Leonard J. Gitschier June 25, 1920 - October 15, 2010 Leonard Joseph Gitschier, native of Bethlehem and long-time resident of Pottstown, died on October 15, 2010 in Shaker Heights, Ohio at the age of 90. He was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Kozauer Gitschier, grew up on Finady Avenue in Bethlehem, and was predeceased by his wife,...
Denise Sindelar
Oct 15, 2010
Anna Denise Stewart Sindelar was born in Palo Alto, California on July 19, 1967 to Pamela Gorske DeLong of Oberlin, Ohio and R. Denison Stewart, MD of Sterling, Illinois. Over the next ten years, she was joined by siblings Matthew Ian, Donald Walter, Sarah Lynn, and Meredith Marie, and the family eventually settled in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. In addition, she...
Catherine Higgins
Oct 11, 2010
Catherine Rosemary Higgins nee Cull, age 96 of Shaker Heights, OH. She was the loving wife of the late Edward Q. Higgins. She was the dear mother of Mary Catherine Higgins Shapiro Solomon of Grifton, North Carolina and the late Edward Q. Higgins, Jr. She was a dear grandmother to Natalie Ann Higgins of Maple Heights, Ohio and mother-in-law of...
June Marvin
Oct 7, 2010
June Marvin nee Dunn of Cleveland, Ohio passed away October 7, 2010 at the age of 86. Beloved wife for 64 years of the late Henry H. Marvin and mother of Dean C. Marvin Laura of Torrance, California and Kent H. Marvin Sherry of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. In addition to her sons she is survived by her grandchildren; Kristin Marvin...
Rosemary Meese
Oct 7, 2010
Rosemary Blair Meese, age 88, of Gates Mills and Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late William L. Meese. Dear mother of Michael L. Meese of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, Jeffrey B. Meese Anne of Denver, Colorado and Douglas N. Meese Julie of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Dear grandmother of Patrick, Nathan, Jacqui, John and Alana. From 1943-1945 Mrs. Meese worked...
Ruby Abbott
Oct 4, 2010
Ruby A. Abbott Hausley of Chicago, Illinois. Beloved mother of the late Jasminius Wilsoni Rudolph JWR Grandy, IV. Cherished grandmother of Jasminius Wilsoni Rudolph Jay Grandy, V. Dear sister of Joe L. Hausley of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Barbara Davenport of Teaneck, New Jersey and Mildred McCleave of Greensboro, North Carolina. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. In recognition of Mrs....
Ruth Bayless
Oct 3, 2010
Ruth Bayless nee Fulton, age 89 of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She was the dear wife of the late Charles H. Bayless. Loving mother of Carol Rinehart Robert of Chesterland, Ohio, Nancy Tisch Harry of Pepper Pike, Ohio, Sally Bowles Fred of Hornbrook, California, and Ray Bayless of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. She was the loving grandmother of nine grandchildren and was...
James Dempsey
Oct 1, 2010
JAMES H. DEMPSEY Jr. died at his residence in Hunting Valley. He graduated from University School, Yale College and its Law School. He joined the Navy and was on active service before Pearl Harbor. During his service, he qualified both as a deck officer and a naval aviator and attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Dempsey was the last of...
Paul Schambs
Sep 25, 2010
PAUL A. SCHAMBS, age 87, born: September 16, 1923 and resident of Pepper Pike, Ohio. Mr. Schambs was a sales executive, retired military officer, and athletic coach. He lived in Cleveland Heights, attending Cleveland Heights Schools through his sophomore year and then attending Kentucky Military Institute on an athletic scholarship his junior and senior years. He graduated with honors in...
Virginia Janovsky
Sep 17, 2010
Virginia Janovsky nee Skopek died peacefully at home at the age of 87. She was the beloved wife of the late Ray C. Janovsky, M.D. She was the dear mother of Chuck Lynda of Calumet, Michigan, Andy of Dayton, Ohio, Jim Jody of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Mary Honda Ed of Chicago, Illinois. She was a loving grandmother to Christopher, Beth...

John Miller
Sep 17, 2010
John "Jack" Miller, age 89. He was the beloved husband of Jane Miller and dear father of the late Richard C. Miller. The family prefers that those who wish may make contributions in his name to Hospice of the Western Reserve, Memorial Gifts, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Friends are welcome for Graveside Services at Crown Hill Cemetery,...
John Thorp
Sep 17, 2010
John D. Thorp was born in Freis, Virginia on Apr 25, 1921. He departed on Sep. 17, 2010 and resided in Chagrin Falls, Ohio and Vero Beach, Florida John age 89 was the beloved husband of Esther T. Thorp. He was the beloved father of Katie T. Boyer, Cary T. Brown, Jack Thorp and Ada T. Huang. He was the...
George Karch
Sep 16, 2010
George F Karch, Jr., age 77, died September 16th, 2010 at his residence in South Russell, Ohio. George was married 52 years to Carolyn nee Biggar, the father of Geoffrey A. Maryann of Colts Neck, NJ, George F. III Bayard of Park City Utah, and Megan Aly Vanderstoep of Seattle WA. George was the grandfather "Pops" of Lillie, Harrison, Jackson...

Hal Begg
Sep 15, 2010
Hal Begg, age 85 of Bedford, Ohio. Hal Begg was the beloved husband of the late Jean Begg nee Kidgell. He was the dear father of Nancy L. Bowen and Holly B. Schieferstein Richard. He was a dear grandfather of Kelly, Polly and Corey. He was the great-grandfather of Ryan, Taylor, Sydney and Adam. The family prefers that those who...