Obituaries
Irene S Burkhart
Nov 8, 1927 - Jan 8, 2024
Lifelong Cleveland resident Irene Burkhart died Monday, Jan. 8 at her home in Ambler Court at Judson Park. She was 96. Born on Nov. 8, 1927 to Cecelia and Joseph Szelong, Irene grew up bilingual, often translating for her Polish immigrant parents. An only child, she graduated from Flora Stone Mather College with a degree…
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,…