Obituaries

Paul Rothacker

Sep 20, 1948 - Nov 23, 2023

PAUL ALAN ROTHACKER, AGE 75 Beloved father of Heather Rothacker (Andrew), Samantha Rothacker Owens (Kyle), Jennifer Steen (Eric) and Joseph Steen (Megan). Cherished grandfather of Joseph, Lilliana, Piper, Baron, Orion and Dawson. Dearest son of Vernon and Lillian Rothacker (both deceased). Loving brother of Sheila Kingsmill (Ralph, deceased), Sharon Bicker, Arthur, Mary Steen (Fred, both…

Evva M. Evans

Jun 21, 1931 - Nov 15, 2023

Evva Matilda (affectionately known as Tillie) Mckinney-Hatch-Logan-Evans was born on 6/21/1931 in Omar, West Virginia and raised in Charleston, West Virginia to Francis and Roosevelt Mckinney Sr. who preceded her in death then adopted by Evva and Will Hatch, who also preceded her in death. Evva was also preceded in death by her sister, Bertha…

Soo Heong Chan

Feb 14, 1929 - Nov 5, 2023

Soo Heong Chan, nee Ng, age 94, born February 14, 1929 in Hoy Ping Village, Guangdong Province, China, passed away in thecompany of family members on November 5, 2023. Soo, beloved wife of the late Jimmy Yee Chan (Chan Gim Ngo); andmother of Elizabeth (husband, David Diguangco), Larry, (wife, Minako Yamamoto), and Robbin, (husband, Daniel…

Frank Tainer

Aug 31, 1923 - Oct 16, 2023

FRANK TAINER, age 100 Beloved husband of 69 years to the late Doris (nee Kresse). Loving father of Susan Tainer, Jeanne Vernak, Thomas Tainer (Meg), Kathy Gaydos (Mike), Daniel Tainer (Nancy), Diane Bickett (Tim) and Christopher Tainer (Anne). Devoted grandfather of 17, great grandfather of 17. Dear brother of Jim Tainer (Ann, both deceased) and…

Elizabeth Carroll Dietzel

Sep 22, 1931 - Sep 22, 2023

Elizabeth Carroll Dietzel September 22,1931 - September 22, 2023 Age 92, passed away after celebrating her birthday with her family. Carroll was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved spending time with her family.  Carroll would have the entire family over for dinner every Sunday.  She spent countless hours in the kitchen…

Joan Ruth McGervey

Sep 11, 1966 - Sep 2, 2023

Joan Ruth McGervey, age 56, of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 2, 2023 with family by her bedside. She was born on September 11, 1966 in Cleveland, Ohio. Joan was a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School and attended Case Western Reserve University where her father, John McGervey, was a tenured…

Natacha Jeanne Hansbary

May 2, 1930 - Aug 6, 2023

NATACHA JEANNE HANSBARY (nee Goode), only child of Eva and Francis Goode and dear wife of the late Raymond Hansbary. Natacha is survived by her children: John, Francine, Natacha and Cynthia along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, friends as well as her feline companion, Molly. She was an avid theater-goer,…

John M Francis

Mar 29, 1940 - Aug 3, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of John MacPherson Francis, 83, of Cleveland, Ohio, who passed away on August 3, 2023. He was the loving husband of Barbara Fisher Francis (deceased). He was born on March 29, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, to John W. and Helen Francis. John attended Cleveland Heights…

Robert A. Graham, Jr.

Jun 23, 1940 - Jul 28, 2023

  Robert A. Graham, Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023. He was born in Cleveland in 1940, the son of the late Robert and Valerie Graham. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 33 years, Natalie (Goloboff) Graham. He is survived by his daughter Hillary Graham and her husband Peter Mumma,…

Lois Rice

Dec 10, 1924 - Jul 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lois Rice (nee Delamater), age 98, loving wife of Richard (deceased), for 63 years, who passed away on July 22, 2023, in the presence of her family members.   Lois, FORMERLY OF Shaker Heights, was the cherished wife of Richard (deceased); mother of Richard…