Obituaries
Joseph B. Holmes
Jun 17, 2025
Joseph B. Holmes, age 97 of Shaker Hts., OH.
Beloved husband of the late Sarah Holmes (nee Beatty); loving father of Denise O. Holmes, MD (the late Michael E. Moore, MD) of Novelty, OH, Pamela E. Holmes of Summerville, SC and Theresa S. Lockhart (Gregory) of Shaker Hts., OH; dear grandfather of William J.B. Moore (Nicole) of West Hartford, CT.
The family...
Erica Collins Steffee
Jun 16, 2025
Erica Collins Steffee peacefully passed away on June 16, 2025 in Maryville, TN after a long fight with Alzheimer’s. Born on January 3, 1940, she was the eldest child of Ralph S. Collins and Maria Zubiller Collins. She is also preceded in death by her husband, William P. Steffee of Cleveland Heights, OH. who passed away in 2015. Erica and...
James P. Herget
Jun 8, 2025
James Patrick Herget was born October 21, 1944, and passed away June 8, 2025. Jim dedicated his life to his family and ideals. He grew up in Cleveland and formed fast friendships that survived the test of time. He excelled as a student and football player at University School and Gilmour School. But he was really educated at the College...
Frank William Erdman, III
Jun 6, 2025
Frank William Erdman III was born on February 10, 1960 in Cleveland, Ohio and passed away on June 6, 2025.
Beloved son of Joyce Balliet and the late Frank W. Erdman II; loving father of Erik (Sarah); dear grandfather of Adeline; brother of Carolyn Erdman Duncan, Joyce Crum, and Bradley (Erin); uncle of Justin (Leslee), Zachariah (Mercedes), Rakeem, Apollo, Grant, and...
Mary Ann Wetzler
Jun 5, 2025
Mary Ann Wetzler, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 5th at the age of 89. A woman of extraordinary resilience, intelligence, and quiet wit, Mary Ann built a life rooted in compassion, integrity, and fierce independence.
She grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and quickly distinguished herself academically, skipping a grade in elementary school and later earning...
Susanne Schambs
Jun 3, 2025
Susanne Schambs (nee Kern) 97, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025. She was born on August 15, 1927, in Cleveland, Ohio to loving parents, August “Gus” Kern and Lydia Oestermeyer. She grew up attending Cleveland Heights schools and spending summers with her family on Rose Point in Georgian Bay, Canada. At Michigan State University, she majored in Psychology, joined...
Karen Elizabeth Holtkamp
Jun 3, 2025
HOLTKAMP, Karen Elizabeth 83, of Cleveland, Ohio died on June 3, 2025. Widow of the late Walter H. (“Chick”) Holtkamp, Jr.; mother of Sarah McFarlane Polly (Steve) of Rocky River, OH; step-mother to Chick Holtkamp III of Cleveland, OH, Chris Holtkamp (Heather Chapman) of Cleveland, OH, and Mark Holtkamp of Dalton, MA; grandmother to Evelyn Polly, Iris Polly, Eva Holtkamp,...
Marsha R. Eiler
Jun 1, 2025
Marsha R. Eiler (nee Kilgore), age 77 of Cleveland Hts., OH. Beloved wife of Robert G. Eiler; loving mother of Michelle Ritz (Michael) of Concord Twp., OH and Brian Yoder (Megan) Chardon, OH; step-mother of Nicole Henry (Blaine) of Pickerington, OH, Todd Eiler (Holly) of Chicago, IL and Erica Eiler (Preston Johnson) of Maplewood, NJ; grandmother of Caitlyn, Lauren and...
Jennifer A. Gaskin
May 21, 2025
Jennifer Anita Gaskin, affectionately known as Jen, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2025, at the age of 47. A beloved mother, sister, daughter, and friend, Jen’s radiant spirit touched all who had the joy of knowing her. She resided in South Euclid, Ohio, and faced her final days with grace, faith, and unwavering love for her family.
Jen was born...
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...
Phoebe Thorne Birmingham
May 6, 2025
Phoebe Thorne Birmingham, 97, passed away surrounded by family on May 6, 2025. Born on February 3, 1928, in Wilkinsburg, PA, Phoebe was the beloved daughter of John and Louise (Reinecke) Thorne. Phoebe married her love, the late Rev. William “Bill” G. Birmingham on September 1, 1951, in a double wedding with her sister Carol. She is the dear mother...
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...
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