GIBBS, ARLEEN

Arleen Gibbs, Musician and Teacher. After 36 years of declining health, Arleen Smith Gibbs died February 6, 2015 in Westlake, OH.
Born in Cleveland Heights, OH she began taking piano lessons when she was six years old. By the time she was in her teens, she was performing at Conventions and teaching piano to children in her neighborhood. Upon graduation from high school, she received a Piano Scholarship to attend Oberlin College Conservatory of Music.

After having her children, she attended Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music to continue study in Vocal …Read More

GALLAGHER, RICHARD

RICHARD THOMAS GALLAGHER, 72, of Oberlin, passed away Friday January30, after a long illness.
Richard was born March 30,1942 and grew up in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. He graduated from St Mary’s High School in 1960 and University of Detroit in 1966 with a degree in Architecture.
Richard served in the Peace Corps building schools in Somalia and Peru for 6 years. After enjoying some traveling, he settled in Hawaii (Maui and Oahu) where he lived for 20 years working in home …Read More

FEDERMANN, MARIE

MARIE FEITH FEDERMANN, rejoined the energy of the universe on September 15 due to complications from leukemia. She was in her 74th year and at her home in Richfield, Ohio. She was the beloved wife for 50 years of Reinhold Federmann. Much loved mother of Erika (Walt Guldan) and Karl (Melissa Burdick). Greatly adored grandmother to Hanno and Karsen Guldan, Gretel and Cole Federmann and Joe and Miranda Burdick. Loving daughter of the late Verna and Matthew Feith and daughter-in-law of the late Christina …Read More

TROSSEN, DAVID J.

DAVID J. TROSSEN, 67, passed away on September 12, 2014. Beloved son of the late Gordon and Elizabeth, loving father of Kim Lochner (Jeff) of California, dear grandfather of Christopher and Rachel Lochner, brother of Richard, Betty Jane Claydon, William, Laura Balint and Mary, cherished companion of Cindy Youngblood. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, Rittman, Ohio.

KRYSA, RICHARD

Richard “Rich” Krysa passed away suddenly on September 8, 2014 at the age of 67. Rich is survived by his wife Christine (nee Schneider), sister Sharon Meredith (Krysa), and step-daughters Mary Schmitz, Nancy Flynn and Tina Starkey. He was grandfather to Matthew, Melissa, Jessica, Andrea, Erica, Jennifer and Robert and Great Grandpa (Opa) to Tyler, Morgan, Owen, Elliana, Hannah, Mickala and Layla. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

HEINKE, LOWELL

Lowell Lock Heinke, 81, was a prominent patent attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a founding partner of Watts, Hoffman, Fisher and Heinke. Some of his most notable work included the licensing and patenting of the original liquid crystal technology developed at Kent State University.
Lowell was valedictorian of his class of 1950 at Coshocton High School. He was a multi-sport varsity athlete. As a standout player on the varsity football squad, he was offered several athletic scholarships and was even considered for the Browns training camp.
He ultimately attended Case Institute of Technology …Read More

BRUNO, ERIC

ERIC BRUNO, age 61, passed away suddenly at his home in Parma, Ohio. Devoted son to the late Leonard and Stella Bruno, brother to Margaret Sidwell (the late Neil), Leonard Bruno (Rosemary) and Elaine Szabo (Jack), loving father to Laurie Dixon (Richard) and cherished Popa to Hanna, Sophie, Hope and Grace and uncle to many nieces and nephews. He will be laid to rest with his parents at Holy Cross Cemetery with a memorial to be held at a later date.

AZEEZ, JR., LEONARD

LEONARD AZEEZ, JR., 77 passed away August 5th, 2014. Beloved father of Renee Peek-Young and Eric Peek. Brother of Julius Peek and Robert Peek. Son of the late Addie and Linton Peek.
Private Services.

FOLEY, MARY

MARY MAGDALENE FOLEY, (nee McNamara) passed on to her next journey on June 25, 2014. Devoted wife of the late James L. and loving mother of Pat (Connie), Michael (Kate), Jim (Marie), Mary Ellen Spahn (Kevin) and the late Dan. Grandmother of Ryan, Colleen, Delaney, Justin, Dana, Shannon and Chad. Great-grandmother, Aunt, Great Aunt and Sponsor of many. Mary was a fiery Irishwoman with a great sense of humor whose life mission was to raise her family in a traditional loving Irish manner and be a friend and confidant to many. A devoted and lifetime member …Read More

MERTEL, WILLIAM "BILL"

WILLIAM "BILL" MERTEL, passed away on June 26, 2014. Beloved husband of 55 years to Shirley (nee Longshore), a loving father to Lori Lenzer (George) and Lisa Mertel. Devoted grandpa to Kylie Lenzer. Brother to Zora Sanchez and Mildred Mertel. Private services. Let it be noted that Malloy Memorial in conjunction with the Cleveland Memorial Society extended onto me and my family outstanding service. Since I thought it might be cool to write my own obit, let me begin by expressing my gratitude …Read More