Obituaries
Bridget C. Golnick
May 20, 2025
Bridget C. Golnick, a vibrant flame of life and love, was born on January 20, 1947, in the quaint town of Braddock, Pennsylvania. She gracefully departed this world on May 20, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by the warmth of cherished memories that she created throughout her journey.
A retired teacher’s aide and beloved cafeteria worker at Cardinal Stritch, Bridget devoted...
Catherine Carpenter Miller
May 18, 2025
Catherine (Cathy) Carpenter Miller March 8, 1945 – May 18, 2025
Catherine (Cathy) Carpenter Miller, 80, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio, with her children and sister at her side.
Born on March 8, 1945, in Cleveland, Cathy was the daughter of the late James Wilhelm Carpenter and Mary...
Arthur E. Obrock
May 18, 2025
After a long and meaningful life, Art died peacefully in his sleep surrounded by loved ones. Art was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend who is survived by his wife of 62 years, Madeleine (nee Martin); daughters Emily Davidson (Colin), Rachel Shry (Eric); grandchildren Zoe Davidson, Graham Davidson, Ethan Shry, Audrey (nee Shry) Barron (Frank); brother William Obrock...
Thomas F. Byrne
May 18, 2025
Thomas F. Byrne, age 87 of Shaker Hts., OH. Beloved husband of Mary Lynn Byrne (nee Oppenheim); father of Hilary Anne Byrne of Mayfield Hts., OH and Hugh Charles Byrne of Austin, TX; grandfather of Katherine Rose Byrne; brother of Claire Ann Arnold, Margaret Mary Byrne and the late Maureen Seul and William Byrne. The family prefers that those who...
Victoria Vance
May 14, 2025
Victoria “Vickie” Vance was born July 15, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in the Ludlow neighborhood and attended Shaker Heights city schools. She received her Bachelor of Arts from Denison University and her Master of Social Work from Case Western Reserve University. She worked as a Licensed Independent Social Worker her entire career, at Kaiser, University Hospitals and...
Christine Edmonson
May 12, 2025
Christine Edmonson, long time beloved art librarian, passed away on May 12 at age 72. Christine was the daughter of Joseph H. Ennis, Jr. and Adele Gilbert, and was born on June 10, 1952 in Media, Pennsylvania. As a toddler, the family moved to Chadds Ford, along the Brandywine River in lower Chester County. Her father Joe developed a love...
Wilhelmena Olivia Wilson
May 6, 2025
Jackson Sylvester Hill and Rosa Wansley Hill were experienced parents when their fourth daughter blessed the family on March 4, 1927, in Florence (Rankin County), Mississippi. Big brother Wansley and sisters Elnora, Ruth, and Marcella were ready to help their parents with the lively, pretty baby. The young family moved to Pittsburgh Street in Jackson in Wilhelmena’s early years. Wilhelmena,...
Timothy Xavier Lang
May 6, 2025
Timothy Xavier Lang, age 61 of Cleveland Heights, Ohio. Beloved husband of Jennifer Lang (nee Shriver); loving father of Emily, Stephen, Owen, and Brendan; dear brother of Mary Simon (Brad), Judy Helton (Bob), Bob Lang (Jeana). Molly Henseler (Peter), Dottie Kozlowski, Tom Lang (Edie), and Amy Worsdall (Brian). The family prefers that those who wish, make contributions to: Cleveland Platform...
Regis Bookshar
May 6, 2025
Regis Alan Bookshar, 75, of Lyndhurst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on October 4, 1949, in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, Regis was the youngest of three boys raised by Helen and George Bookshar. He spent his formative years in Cleveland, graduating from Collinwood High School before attending The Ohio State University, where...
Alice Ullery Palda
May 5, 2025
Alice Ullery Palda, a beloved mother, sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at Judson Manor in Cleveland, Ohio, in the presence of her devoted son, Christopher. Born on February 24, 1942, in Trotwood, Ohio, Alice lived a life filled with creativity, kindness, and an unwavering love for the arts and her family.
Alice's educational journey began...
Joanne E. Caterino
May 5, 2025
Joanne E. Caterino (nee Prusha), age 84 of Shaker Hts., OH. Beloved wife of the late Bartholomew M. Caterino; loving mother of Cathy Rothgery (Jim) of Avon, OH, Jennifer A. Ward (John) of Reminderville, OH, Bart Caterino, Jr. (Andrea) of Mayfield Village, OH, Monica L. Hulett (Jeff) of Shaker Hts., OH and Claudia Q. Caterino (Georgios Toumpoulas) of Shaker Hts.,...
Marcine Elarton Pensiero
May 5, 2025
Marcine Elarton Pensiero was born on a farm in Risingsun, Ohio to Duane and Loma (Bowe) Elarton. She was graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. She met her husband, the late Donald A. Pensiero, M.D. while she was earning her Bachelor of Nursing at The Frances...
Karel Paukert
Apr 30, 2025
Karel Paukert, a 51-year resident of University Heights, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 90.
Karel was born in Skuteč in the Czech Republic, where he fell in love with music, particularly oboe and organ, eventually leaving home at age 15 to pursue a career in music. Following organ studies in Prague and mandatory multi-year service...
Eleanor M. Boughner
Apr 27, 2025
Eleanor Margaret Boughner (nee Schneider) passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Judson Park retirement community.
Eleanor was born in 1930 in Hoboken, New Jersey, to Emil and Margaret Schneider and was raised in Arlington, New Jersey. She spent many happy summers at the family’s home in Brant Lake, New York, where she loved to canoe. Eleanor graduated from Kearny...
Joseph P. DeMarco
Apr 22, 2025
Joseph P. DeMarco, He was born on September 4, 1943. He was the son of Helena and John.
He passed away on April 22, 2025.
His family moved from the Bronx to Queens when he was 15.
Joseph was the father of Lisa Caroline DeMarco Calamita and William John DeMarco. He was the grandfather of Isabella Sweet Calamita and Joseph Brian Calamita.
Joe attended...
Ann Caldwell Fabens
Apr 21, 2025
Ann Fabens, 98, died on April 21, 2025 after many happy years of living in Shaker Heights, Mentor on the Lake, and finally at Judson Park retirement community.
Born in Chicago, Illinois and raised in Jackson, Tennessee she chose Pine Manor and then Smith College for her college experience. There she met her beloved husband Bruce Fabens and they spent most...
Robert Wayne Gillespie
Apr 21, 2025
Robert Wayne Gillespie, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a towering figure in American banking, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025, at the age of 81. He is survived by his cherished wife of 58 years, Ann, daughter Laura Gillespie and her husband Michael Martinez, daughter Gwen Gillespie Herman and her husband Josh, and six grandchildren who were the light...
The Rev. Dr. Don Ehlers
Apr 21, 2025
Don Ehlers (born Donald Carl Ehlers) came into this world on Sunday, June 18, 1950, fittingly on Father’s Day in Sioux Rapids, Iowa, to John and Lavon Ehlers. Greeting him at home were three older brothers: Gerald "Jerry", Kenneth “Ken”, and Richard “Rich”. Their family was joined by three younger siblings: Karen, Kevin, and Mark. Don grew up on the...
Janet Heeman Marshall
Apr 20, 2025
Janet Heeman Marshall passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025 at her home in Chagrin Falls Ohio. She was 103 years old.
Janet was born in Cleveland Ohio, August 20 1921. She was the daughter of Herbert Henry Heeman, (founder of the Lakewood Automobile company and the Heeman Manufacturing Co.) and Virginia Hathaway Heeman and was sister to Eleanore...
Isaac Chevallier
Apr 18, 2025
Isaac Chevallier, born on March 25, 2002, in Shaker Heights, Ohio, passed away on April 18, 2025. He was a proud graduate of Shaker Heights High School, where his determination and competitive spirit shone brightly in both hockey and baseball.
Isaac's life was marked by a deep commitment to his family and friends. Moments spent together at family dinners were cherished,...
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