Obituaries

Tom Hagesfeld

Jun 5, 1942 - Dec 11, 2024

Tom Hagesfeld, PhD, born on June 5, 1942, was the beloved son of Charles and Alice Hagesfeld. A devoted husband, father, and grandfather, he passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024, at the age of 82. He was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his death.Tom earned his PhD in psychology from…

Richard P. Bloss

Mar 13, 1934 - Dec 7, 2024

Richard P. Bloss, 90, of Solon, passed away December 7, 2024Richard was born March 13, 1934 in Harlingen, TX, the only child of Alba Harrison and Virginia (nee Kehr) Bloss. He was raised in suburban Washington D.C. and was a 1952 graduate of Bethesda Chevy Chase High School. Richard was a graduate of the University…

Shirley A Balfour

Apr 13, 1935 - Dec 5, 2024

Our mom, Shirley Balfour (nee Cook), was welcomed into her eternal home by her Creator. Following a brief illness, she died on Thursday, Dec. 5,2024. We give thanks for her extraordinary life, which pointed many of us to Jesus.Born April 13, 1935, to Carl and Mary Cook in Nashville, Tennessee, she would eventually meet a…

James M Gibbs

Dec 22, 1937 - Oct 20, 2024

James M. Gibbs, age 86, beloved husband of Eileen N. Gibbs (deceased); father of Cynthia Gibbs,Christine O’Hara Gibbs (Jenny) and Jeff Gregory-Gibbs (Todd); grandfather of Kasey Martyne Wattley-Jayaratne (Ilinda), Lindsey Jean Wattley (Brad Walcher), Barrett Buky, Adam Buky, and Alex Buky(deceased). New great-grandfather to Blaire Eileen Walcher.Jim was a friend and helper to all. He…

Nicholas C Restifo

Nov 12, 1951 - Oct 19, 2024

NICHOLAS CHARLES RESTIFO "NICK", age 72 passed away suddenly October 19.Beloved father of Grace, Loving brother of Frank Jr, Mark (Joyce) and Annette Restifo (Gina Giallombardo). Dearest son of Frank Sr and Nina Restifo (both deceased). Cherished uncle of many. Former husband of Susan Restifo.Nick was a teacher and coach for over 50 years, first…

Michael Schreiber

Aug 28, 1948 - Sep 28, 2024

MICHAEL H. SCHREIBER, age 76Beloved son of Fred and Alice (nee Rothgery) Schreiber (both deceased). Loving brother of Richard (Judy), Joan Kiessling (Werner) and Kathleen Preda. Cherished uncle and great uncle of many.Long-time employee at Giant Eagle for over 15 years, mainly at the South Euclid location.Interment Knollwood Cemetery. Mass of Christian Burial 10 am…

David A Swarts

Dec 15, 1938 - Sep 8, 2024

David Allen Swarts, 85, of Cleveland Heights, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024. Born in Alliance, Ohio, he was the son of Kathryn (Oswalt) Swarts and Fran Winston Swarts. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lynne Kay Weedling (2021), wife of Robert in Boca Raton, Florida, and by his brother, Joseph Swarts (1985),…

Nolan Gabor

Oct 28, 2002 - Mar 23, 2024

NOLAN GABOR, age 21.Beloved son of Claudia Forestieri and Thomas Gabor, passed away suddenly on March 23, 2024. Loving brother of Patrick Gabor and Sammy Gabor. Cherished grandson of Christine Forestieri (husband Gerald, deceased). Dearest nephew of Tom Forestieri (wife Penny Valentine) and cousin of Massimo Forestieri.Nolan was pursuing his Associate of Science degree at…

Christopher Liederbach

Sep 24, 1962 - Feb 26, 2024

Christopher “Chris” T. Liederbach passed away due to cardiac complications on February 26, 2024 at the age of 61 in Fort Myers, Florida, surrounded by family and friends.  Chris was born on September 24, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, to parents Eileen and Theodore “Ted” Liederbach. Ted and Eileen raised Chris and his four siblings in…

Waltraud Hutter

Apr 8, 1925 - Feb 23, 2024

Waltraud "Trudy" Hutter, 98, of Mentor, went home to be with the Lord on Friday February 23rd, 2024.She was born in Brasov, Romania on April 8, 1925, the daughter of the late Josef Haner and the late Anna Sikore Haner and a sister to five brothers and two sisters.  She moved to the US in 1955 together with…