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Harry Fornes (Skip) Burkhardt
May 03, 2020
Harry Fornes (Skip) Burkhardt, 88 of Westlake passed away peacefully on May 3, 2020 surrounded by family. Beloved husband of 65 years to Janet (Hottell); cherished father of Barb (Marty) Hilovsky, Debbie (Wess) Farmer, Mary K. Burkhardt (Mike Furlong) and H. Brian (Amy) Burkhardt; dear...
Eleanor R. Kuhles
May 03, 2020
ELEANOR RUTH (SIBLEY) KUHLES, 90, departed her earthly life on May 3, 2020 at Holy Family Residential Hospice in Parma. She was born to the late Lawrence and A. Margaret (Voth) Sibley on August 17, 1929 in Lakewood. Eleanor was reared in Cleveland and in 1949 married her beloved late husband...
Donna Elaine Kern
May 02, 2020
Donna Elaine Kern, age 76, of Brunswick Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 4, 1943 in West Springfield, PA, daughter of the late Harry Sr. and Laura (nee George) Fails. Donna was an avid quilter and enjoyed golfing and...
Iris Louise Newman
May 02, 2020
Iris L. Newman, 93, passed away May 2, 2020. She was born in Elkins, WV on May 9, 1926 to the late John and Leana (nee Griffith) Kyle. Beloved wife of the late Donald; loving mother of Kelly Jo Newman; dear sister of the late Bernice Phillips, the late John (the late Virginia) Kyle, Betty (the...
Jason R. Tyler
May 01, 2020
Jason Tyler, age 47, passed suddenly to eternal life on Friday, May 1. He was the most loving and devoted father to his daughter, Maia. He loved every aspect of being her dad and could instantly bring a big smile to her face. Employed by United Airlines for over 25 years, Jason was well liked and...
Alice Aurora Throop
May 01, 2020
Alice Aurora Throop, age 109, of Westlake, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 15, 1910 in Cleveland, daughter of the late Matthew and Seja (nee Lilvis) Sippola. Devoted wife of the late Robert C. Throop; cherished mother of Marcia...
James J. Albaugh
Apr. 30, 2020
James J. “Jim” Albaugh, 88, of Trinity, Florida passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Born in Warren, Pennsylvania to the late Jay Albaugh and Mildred Huff on September 15, 1931. In addition to his parents, Jim is preceded in death by granddaughter Meghan and grandson Nicholas. Jim...
Robert C. Bridges Jr.
Apr. 30, 2020
Robert C. Bridges Jr., 85, of North Olmsted passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2020. Born to the late Robert C. and Mildred Bridges on August 10, 1934. Robert is survived by his loving wife Carol; son Robert Bridges III and daughter Terri (Fred) Durr; grandchildren Michael, Christina, Jessica,...
Elizabeth Zdrojewski
Apr. 28, 2020
Elizabeth Zdrojewski, 88, passed away in her home on Tuesday April 28th. Loving wife of the late Edward. Cherished mother of Edward Zdrojewski (of Champaign, IL) and Carol Roser. Grandmother of Peter Roser (Jessica) and Paul Roser. Dear aunt, great-aunt, and friend. Family will receive friends at...
John (Jack) D. Whitticar
Apr. 27, 2020
John 'Jack' D. Whitticar, 84, of Westlake passed away April 27, 2020 after a long illness. Jack was born in Covington, KY on March 19, 1936, and moved to the Cleveland area in 1938 where he attended Westlake schools. He later became a radioman for the US Navy. He attended Fenn College in...
Rita Jean Coffin
Apr. 27, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Rita Jean Coffin must announce that Rita has entered into final rest on Monday, April 27, 2020. Rita is survived by her husband Gary T. Coffin of 28 years. Rita is the mother of the late Theresa Ann Faiken and Paul J. (Lorraine) Faiken Jr.; grandmother...
Donald J. Newman
Apr. 27, 2020
Donald J. Newman, 91, passed away April 27, 2020. He was born in Cleveland on May 25, 1928 to the late Joseph and Margaret (McDonald) Newman. Beloved husband of Iris (nee Kyle); loving father of Kelly Jo Newman; dear brother of the late James (BettyAnn-surviving) Newman and Margaret (the late...