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Clifford Walter Preuss
Jan. 14, 2026
Clifford Walter Preuss, known to many simply as “Cliff,” passed away last Wednesday, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, dedication, and love for family, work, and community. Cliff was a proud graduate of the Case Institute of Technology, where he earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering, and...
Ellen Taylor
Jan. 14, 2026
⁷Ellen Taylor, age 91, of Olmsted Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. Born in Cleveland on April 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Kane and Emily (nee. Kofron) Kane. Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Hugh F. Taylor Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime...
David Mayer
Jan. 14, 2026
Sergeant David Mayer, age 77 of Parma, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026. He was born on January 8, 1949. David proudly served the City of Cleveland as a Cleveland Police Officer for 40 years. Throughout his distinguished career, he worked in Impact Task Force, Narcotics, and rose...
William Herschel Jordan
Jan. 13, 2026
William “Bill” Herschel Jordan III, age 81, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 13, https://2026.Born on August 3, 1944, in Fairmont, Nebraska, Bill was the beloved son of the late Valeria and William Jordan II. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Ellen...
Kim Anne Smith
Jan. 12, 2026
Kim Anne Smith (nee Hepner) age, 66, passed away on Monday January 12, 2026. Beloved wife of 37 years to Lawrence O.; loving mother of Ashley Bohland (George); daughter of Ray and the late Gayle Hepner; sister of Kevin, Tracey (Tammy Smit) and the late Raymond Hepner; Aunt of many. She loved...
Jerome "Jerry" J. Lutkus
Jan. 11, 2026
Jerome "Jerry" J. Lutkus, age 80, was a hero of a husband and a role model for others to follow. He was kind, loving, compassionate, devoted to his family, loyal to his friends and always willing to do someone a favor or help another person who was in need. An Army Veteran who served in Germany...
Vernon Q Shepherd
Jan. 11, 2026
Vernon Q. Shepherd, age 91, of Brook Park, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026. Born on December 26, 1934, in Burnsville, North Carolina. He spent four decades working for Conrail, where he was known for his dedication, reliability, and strong work ethic. Vernon was a longtime member of...
Carol A Pearson
Jan. 10, 2026
Carol A. Pearson, age 75, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026. Carol was the beloved wife of Bruce Pearson for 48 years. She was a devoted mother to Christine Tabor, Cheryl Pearson, and son-in-law Brian Tabor. She was a proud and loving grandmother, known as “Nanny”, to Jade (Keith) James,...
Ruth Ellen Fielder
Jan. 09, 2026
Ruth Ellen Fielder, age 90, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. She was born on August 14, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Robert S. Shankland and Hilda C. Kinnison. Ruth was a woman of grace and intellect. She earned her BA and master’s degrees in chemistry from Case Western...
Robert Keith Williams
Jan. 09, 2026
Celebrating a life well lived! On January 9, 2026, Robert Keith Williams, husband and father of four, passed away at the age of 86. Bob was born to Joseph E. and Ruth H. Williams in Lorain, Ohio, on December 8, 1939. He had one brother, Joseph R. Williams. Bob married Rita Williams on October 14,...
Thomas "Tom" Ursem
Jan. 09, 2026
Tom Ursem passed away, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to his family and friends. Tom proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1965 to 1968 and was honorably discharged. Shortly after returning home, he married his high school sweetheart, Bonnie Jean Reffert, in...
Robert S. Kovach
Jan. 09, 2026
Robert S. Kovach, age 87, of North Olmsted, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. Born on August 4, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel and Lillian Kovach. Robert was the beloved husband of 64 years to Shirley (née Larsen). He was a devoted father to Dale...