Christine Lila Miles died on March 16th, 2021. She was born in Bath, Ohio on July 6, 1933. She started piano lessons at 6 years old and played the piano throughout her whole life. Christine graduated from Bath High School in 1951. She graduated from Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music, with a Bachelor of Music Cum Laude in 1955. She studied further with Theodore Latvin, Cleveland Music School Settlement, Vronsky and Babin, and Arthur Loesser at the Cleveland Institute of Music. She sang soprano in the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus under Robert Shaw from 1955 to 1959. Christine was awarded Professional Registration by the National Association for Music Therapy, Inc. and was Director of the Music Therapy Department at Cleveland State Hospital from 1956 to 1960. Christine married Dr. David Gitlin, MD on March 6, 1960, and they had three children. Together with Dr. Gitlin in the 1960’s she worked with the Berea Council on Human Relations to promote civil rights. From 1968 to the end of her life, she was a tireless supporter of the arts in Northeastern Ohio. She was President of the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory Women's Committee from 1968 to 1970. She was on the Board of Trustees ...Read More

Barbara J. Weyand passed away peacefully on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Westlake, OH. Born October 14, 1943 in Berea, OH to the late Harley & Ruth (Simmerer) Musser. A member of Blessed Trinity Church in Cleveland. She loved playing cards, dog sitting, baking her famous banana bread & cooking. Married John A. Weyand (Jack) on May 11, 1968. Barbara is survived by her dearest son Jeffrey. Sisters Mary Lou Mullins (Edward,deceased), Margaret Orient (James, deceased), sister-in-law Eleanor, Nieces & Nephews and cherished friends. She was preceded in death by her husband John A Weyand, her Brother David L Musser, and her parents. Celebration of her Life to be held at a later date.

KEITH M. JAZWA age 48, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Cherished son of Gerald and Sherry (née Ross). Dear brother of Terie Kozyk, Aimee Chernosky, Amber Aukerman, Summer Pinney, Brenna Inks, James Jazwa, and Eric Jazwa. Brother in Law, Uncle, Cousin, and Friend to many. Family and Friends can visit, 11am - 1pm, with Memorial Service immediately following, Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Grace Church, 7393 Pearl Rd. Middleburg Heights, Ohio

Allen Eichler age 79, passed away March 21,2021 in Parma, Ohio. Beloved husband and best friend to Linda (nee Dahn). Loving father to Lisa Brancatelli (Dan Gilbride) and Kim LeCastre who Al considered one of his own. Loving grandpa to Allen Brancatelli (Taylor Burford), Eric Brancatelli (Faith Painting), and Jenna Brancatelli. Cherished great grandpa to Giovanna. Brother in law to Robert (Phyllis) Dahn, Al (Brenda) Dahn, Eric Dahn and David Dahn (deceased). Also survived by nieces, nephews and dear friends. Allen was also a proud U.S. Army veteran. There will be no calling hours. Family and friends will meet Thursday March 25, 2021 at 9:30 am at Brooklyn Heights cemetery for a graveside service. There will be a gathering following the cemetery at Linda and Al's home.

Raymond Walter Haushalter, age 86 of Lakewood, Ohio went to be with the Lord March 15, 2021. Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Harry, and Gertrude Haushalter; two brothers Willard and Herbert; and sister Evelyn Cole. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Phyllis Haushalter; sister Judith Bauman (Raymond); son Nathan Haushalter of Lakewood, Ohio; and daughter Noreen Tomson (William) also of Lakewood, Ohio. Raymond was grandfather of three, Jason Adkins, Justin Adkins, and Christina Norlund (Matthew) and great-grandfather of three, Olivia Grills, Elizabeth Norlund and Christopher Byron. Raymond will be laid to rest Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Strongsville Cemetery. Due to Covid 19 Restrictions, services with be for family and relatives only.

Virgina Zirker Carros (nee Rader) passed away peacefully March 5th, 2021. Leaving behind her children Christy Zirker, Marisa Frye, and Richard Zirker.

Jessie Lynn Wentz, age 43, passed away February 28, 2021 after a heroic 3-year battle with metastatic melanoma. She leaves behind her loving husband, Jason Keenan, her 6 amazing children, who made up the entirety of her world, Hailey (19), Joshua (17), Kadin (14), Travis (13), Dylan (7), and Ryder (4), and stepdaughters, Maura (8) and Lilith (5). Jessie was a 1996 graduate of St. Joseph Academy and attended Kent State University. She worked in Early Childhood Education & Care while earning her Patient Care Assistant (PCA) license through the Cleveland Clinic, caring for cardiac patients. She continued to work tirelessly in this capacity even as she courageously battled cancer. Through this fight, she taught us that life’s seemingly small moments are not really small at all and leaves behind a legacy of love and beauty and kindness. Besides her husband and children, Jessie is survived by her parents, Mark Wentz (Geriann, deceased) (Kimberly) and Teresita DeCrane (Thomas, deceased), her brother Michael Wentz (Christina), stepbrother Joseph DeCrane, half-sister Lauren Mathot (Brian), half-brothers Steven Wentz (Megan), Evan Wentz (Amanda) and Thomas DeCrane (Jessica), her in-laws, Tom and Josie Kennan, her former partner, Travis Frick, and other family and friends. Arrangements by ...Read More

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- On the first floor of Cleveland’s ArtCraft building, all the tools of an artist -- cans of paint, jars of used brushes, canvases and sketchpads -- are placed on the floor and tables in a long studio. Wooden shelves hold up decades’ worth of work: paintings, sketches, drawings and photographs. That work was left behind when John W. Carlson suddenly died on Dec. 20, 2020, due to an abdominal aneurysm. He was 66. The art in Carlson’s studio reflects the Cleveland artist’s whole life in images of joy, laughter, grief and pain. Read the fill obituary by:Anne Nickoloff, at cleveland.com

Richard A. Musson (Richie) Loving husband of the late Vesta. Caring father to Robert (Iris), Debbie (Dan), and Jackie (Jim). Adored grandfather to many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Richie served in the United States Army, where he was awarded a Purple Heart for his courageous actions during the Korean War in 1953. After serving his country, Richie spent 41 years working as a Brakeman for the Conrail Railroad Company. Richie retired in 1997 and lived out his days spending time with his family, friends, and pups. Richie had a love for the outdoors, gardening, music, and cooking. He made the best ribs around! Richie will be missed by many; he was the life of the party, and a true hero. Private interment will be held at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery for both Richie and Vesta Musson.

William P. Anders, 75, passed away peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic on February 26, 2021. He was born on May 26, 1945 in Pennsylvania and resided in Ohio. Bill retired from Lithonia Downlighting and was a member of the IBEW. He was also an active member of the Cleveland Deaf Club, enjoyed traveling and was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He is survived by his wife, Andrea of Cleveland; children Terry, Chris, Heather, Ashley, six grandchildren and brother Joseph. He was preceded in death by his sister Sandy and parents Regina & Harvey Anders. Private memorial services will take place. The family suggests memorial contributions to Andrea Anders, 1433 Olivewood Ave. Lakewood, Ohio 44107, to help with funeral expenses.