Obituaries

Clayton “Skip” G. Frear passed away on March 5, 2018 at the age of 79 year from Alzheimer’s. He will be lovingly missed by his wife of 58 years, Valerie and his children, Michael (Debra) and Linda (Donald). Skip will be fondly remembered by his five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as his brother David (Jeanne). Skip was preceded...

Melvin “Jack” M. Miller Jr., 71, was born on March 17, 1946 and passed away March 3, 2018. He was previously employed as a truck driver and painter. He was a Marine. He is preceded in death by his parents Melvin and Dortha Miller; his brother, John; sisters, Lana and Emily (Sue) and his loving wife, Deanna Miller.He is survived...

Forest M. Crane, Jr. age 84 of Cleveland passed away Thursday, February 22, 2018 at Broadview Multi Care Center in Parma, Ohio.He was the beloved father of Tammy (Joe) Cutshaw of Indianapolis, IN, James Crane, Jackie (Greg) Hale, William Crane, Kevin (Tina) Crane of Bristolville, OH and Frank Crane; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 17.Mr. Crane was a tow truck...

John “Jack” Kehoe, Jr. age 87 passed away peacefully on February 18, 2018.  He was a US Air Force Veteran with a passion for flying.Jack is survived by his children John, Mark (Malett), Anita Higgins and Scott; loving grampa; beloved uncle; cousin and friend to many.He is preceded in death by his parents John and Mary; brother Dennis and son...

John W. Hart, 63, died peacefully February 13, 2018 at his residence in Alliance, OH.  He was born January 31, 1955 in Youngstown, OH.  He attended Liberty High School and graduated from Youngstown State University in 1977 with a Bachelor of Science in Education with a History major.  He had studied abroad one summer in England, and traveled to several...

Cheryl Anne Saviano, age 61 passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2018. Cheryl loved her family and is survived by her husband of 38 years, Joe Saviano, children Steve and Jessica, and grandchildren Vinnie, James and Joseph.Cheryl loved doing puzzles, playing the drums and dancing to Stevie Nicks and Fleetwood Mac. If you needed anything fixed you could count on...

James E. Orr, age 59, shuffled off his mortal coil on Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born September 9, 1958, to Glenn and Patricia (Williams) Orr. He was a 1976 graduate of Kenmore High School and attended the University of Akron.James was a loving, supportive father and grandfather. He was also an avid reader, loyal Cleveland sports fan, lover...

Joseph Ray Nagel age 45 of Marlboro Township, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 9, 2018.  He was born on October 27, 1972 in Ravenna, the beloved son of William and Kathy Nagel.Joey was first and foremost a devoted husband and dedicated father.  He believed his daughters were his greatest achievement.  His willingness to help others, his work ethic, and...

Lee E. Lukco, Sr. passed away February 12, 2018 leaving three children, Megan and Lee Lukco Jr and Brittany Mccune; son of Gene and Martha Fredericy;  brother of Gene Lukco Jr, Chris Lukco(twin), Paul Lukco (Nikki Lukco) and Kathryn (Joe Hayko); uncle and friend of many.Please join the family in a celebration of Lees life at 224 Tuxedo Avenue, Brooklyn...

Scott Birl Taylor, of Rocky River and formerly of Bradenton, FL and raised in Newark, DE passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at the age of 48.He was the brother of Dr. Holly Birl (Jim) Waite; uncle of Zachary, Rachael and Paige; nephew of Dorothy A. Birl (Jim) Carroll and the late Carol A. Birl Strouse; cousin of Jim (Pia)...

Linda Hauck (nee Boy) of Bellefontaine. Beloved wife of Rick Hauck. Loving mother of Lindsay (Brad) Jackson and Nate (Hannah) Hauck. Proud grandmother of Landen and Amelia Jackson. Dear sister of Gary (Beth), Ed (DeDe) and Bill (Amy) Boy and multiple nieces and nephews.From her earliest beginnings, Linda did it her way. She lifted up others around her through her...

Ronald G. Race age 82 of Canton died peacefully Wednesday January 10, 2018 at home following a lengthy illness. He was born August 12, 1935 to the late Loren and Myrtle Race. He was retired from the Timken Steel Co. after 30 years of service and owned and operated Ron’s Towing and Tires. He was a proud veteran of the...

Ronald A. Noe, age 65 of Canton, Ohio passed away on January 26, 2018. Ron was self-employed. He leaves behind his mother, three brothers and two sisters.  A memorial service will be held at a future date.  Condolences can be shared with the family at https://www.heritagecremationsociety.com/.Heritage Cremation Society330-875-5770

Thomas Donald Carraway (Tommy), age 70 of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on February 4, 2018 at Fairview Hospital with his loving family at his side. He was born August 18, 1947 to Mary Ballengee and Thomas Carraway. He graduated from West Technical High School in 1965. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Army and is a Vietnam Veteran....

Robert “Bob”Allen Olekson, son of the late Demetrius “Mike” and Helen Pischak; brother of Thomas; uncle; great-uncle passed away January 25 at Regency Hospital in Middleburg Heights following a brief illness.  Born in Cleveland on June 22, 1950, Bob was a lifelong Parma resident and graduated from Parma Senior High in 1968.  He attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio where...

Judith Ann Dowell aka (Holloway, Courtney, Little), widow of Freddie L Dowell, resident of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Roseville, MI, passed away on February, 3rd, 2018 at St. John Westshore Medical Center at the age of 74 years.She will be sadly missed by all who knew her;  her children, Tina, Sherry, Richard (deceased), Timothy, Darlene, Theresa (deceased) and Mickey, all...

In Loving Memory of Lodessa Latimer   August 29th, 1940 – February 2nd, 2018Lodessa Latimer (nee Hall) daughter of Clyde Taylor Hall and Joshua Hall was born in Camak, Georgia on August 29th, 1940. She moved to Cleveland, Ohio where she remained a strong love as a faithful member of Church and her family.  Lodessa attended Cuyahaoga Community College and then...

Beloved wife of Richard Ferguson, loving Mother of Katie (Walsh) Wolford (Jack) and Danny Walsh, treasured Grandmother of Angelina and Audriana, Daughter of James Smiley and the late Martha (Gobble) Lewandowski, dearest Sister of Linda D’Agostino (Guido) and the late Jimmy Smiley, cherished Aunt of Ricky and Jimmy Smiley and Angelo and Anthony D’Agostino and Great Aunt to Ayden Smiley. ...

Paul D. Higgs, age 74 of Sheffield Lake, Ohio passed away Monday January 29, 2018 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland.He was the loving husband of the late Gloria Diane who passed in 2011; devoted father of Dr. Holly Higgs; cherished brother of John (Sheila) Higgs, Tom (Kim) Higgs, Annie (Bob) Chaney and the late Judy (survived by Pat)...

Martin Robinson (Rob), 64 passed away January 28, 2018.He was the life partner and companion of Juldy Belknap for 28 years; beloved son of the late Edmund and Thelma Robinson; loving father of Paul (Yessica), Rebecca and the late Victoria Robinson; Jennifer C; Jessica B; Jeanine A and James B; grandfather to Yaslene and Elizabeth Robinson; papi to Michaela C,...