LINDA JAY WARNER age 76, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024. Linda was a daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, friend, Korb pool swimmer, Northfield skater, teacher, companion, traveler and all around regular person. It’s been quite a life. I saw the Aurora Borealis dance across the midnight sky. I flew aerobatics in an experimental plane. My feet walked the cobbled streets of Warsaw, Krakow and Prague. The architecture of Barcelona, Toledo and Florence delighted me. On a bench in Amsterdam a stranger became a friend. My tears flowed at Terezin and Auschwitz. I stared in the eye of a humpback whale and dipped my hat into the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean and Mediterranean Seas; into Lakes names Erie, Cardinal and Wentworth. The waters of Cuyahgoa, Colorado, Grand, Virgin, Saco, Chagrin and Vistula rivers tickled my feet. I had a fulfilling career teaching and helped many children grow. I did my best but was never perfect. I have loved and been loved by a few and not liked by a few more. Life was not always easy but I muddled through the hard times and somehow survived. I had a good sense of humor. I tried to be a ...Read More

Lillian Emma Smith age 89, passed away, February 14, 2024. Loving mother of Wanda Ols (Raymond deceased), Wayne (deceased), Keith (Linda), Scheryl (deceased), Duane (Lois) and Anthony Sr. (Kathy). Proud grandmother of Sharon Seeh (David), Stephanie Alley (Ryan deceased), Anthony Jr, Justin (Allie), Alan (Rachel), Matthew (Jamie) and Ryan. Great-grandmother of Taylor, Nathan, Jacob, Ben, Rylynn, Hayden, Kieran, Emelyn, Addie, Corrie, Hallie, Audrey, Ellie and Baby Smith. Born in Chicago, IL Lillian was youngest of 8 daughters to Paul and Emma Golchert. Private family graveside services at Sunset Memorial Park.

Winifred Eckelmeyer (nee Hagedorn)11/21/38-01/28/24 Proceeded in death by son Lawrence Eckelmeyer and husband William Eckelmeyer. Survived by daughter Chris Bell, Scott Eckelmeyer (Tami), Wendy Prida (Dean) Granddaughters Jamie, Taylor, Madison and Ashley. Great granddaughters, Isabel and Sophia. Private services to be announced.

Keri L. Krivok, age 46, passed away peacefully on January 29, 2024 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the loving daughter of Sue and the late Ken Krivok. Dear sister of Lisa Kozak, and Ken Kozak. Cherished aunt of Nicholas Boland, Abby Boland, and Mia Boland. Keri was a lover of art and her furry love “Precious”. Any donations may be made to NAMI of Cleveland. All Services Private.

Carmon L. Manes, “Lee” age 81, of North Ridgeville, OH passed away on Wednesday January 24, 2024. In the 81 years that Lee lived, he was so many things to so many people. He was a son, father, husband, hero, grandfather, and friend. Lee was a proud veteran and served in Germany for 2 years as a military police officer. After he proudly served his country, he then worked for the United States Postal Service as a mail man for over 20 years until he retired. Lee had many passions, the first spending time with family and friends. He was a dedicated sports fan and always stayed active. One of his favorite sports that he enjoyed playing with his sons and grandkids was basketball. He also enjoyed traveling and going dancing. He had a bright and energetic personality and was known for his infectious sense of humor and making people smile. Lee is well loved and will be missed by many. He is survived by beloved wife of 25 years, Christine V. Manes, sons Phil Manes & Dan (Laura) Manes, daughter JoAnn (Robert) Gray, nephew Mark Sieber, grandchildren Kitty Manes, Brandon (Dawn) Bulcroft, Nicole (Keith) Schindler, Bobby Gray, Robby Bulcroft, ...Read More

Rocky River - Daina Lesheim, age 88, passed away on January 19, 2024, in Rocky River, Ohio. She was born on September 10, 1935, in Riga, Latvia Daina was a force of nature. She lived life to the fullest and was very loved by her family, many friends, and the community she inspired. She had a passion for gardening, interior design, and hosting extraordinary dinner parties. Daina was also an avid tennis player, walker, reader, fashionista, ballroom dancer, and a dedicated volunteer who spoke five languages. She is survived by her daughter Lolita Lesheim Panschar and husband Matthew Panschar, her son Brent, her son Ingar and wife Jennifer Lesheim (nee Purdy), her grand children, Tristan, Konrad, and Gabriel. Daina was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Hans Joachim Lesheim, her father Karlis Rudzitis, her mother Zenija Rudzitis, and her brother Mintaus Rudzitis. Daina graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 1957 with a BA in History. She also graduated from Virginia Marti College of Art and Design and Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts. In her career, Daina co-founded Cleveland Draperies and Upholstery with her Hans. She also volunteered with The Great Lakes Shakespeare Festival, Cleveland ...Read More

Michael (Mickey) Pieffer, 68, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away January 13, 2024. He was born February 13, 1955, in Camp Kilmer, New Jersey at the US Army Hospital to Walter and Mary Pieffer. He attended James Ford Rhodes High School in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a longtime football coach at St. Vincent DePaul School in Cleveland, a mentor to many young kids from the area, avid golfer, and sports fan. He worked for many years in the trucking industry and was active in the Cleveland Traffic Club. Mickey is preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Mary and survived by his loving wife, Mary Laura, his children, Frank (Jaclyn), and Nicole (Nate), his adoring grandchildren, Grady, Braeden, Frankie, Lucy, Annie, Wyatt, and Eli, his brothers and sister, Nancy, Bo, Pat, Danny, and Dale. His funeral mass will be held at 11AM on Friday, February 9th at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church (13400 Lorain Ave Cleveland, Ohio 44111). Family and friends are invited to a celebration of his life at PJ McIntyre’s (17119 Lorain Ave) in West Park after the mass. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation “In memory of Mickey Pieffer” to St. Vincent DePaul Parish (13400 ...Read More

Barbara A. Crawford age 88, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024. She was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband, Arthur L. Crawford. As a mother, she was a beacon of light to G. Angelo Crawford (Patricia), Angela S. Lewis-Holt, Felicia C. Crawford, and honorary daughter (niece) Noel A. Cummings. She was an awesome and beloved “Granny” to Brandon Lewis, Latasha Bailey (Brian), Brittanny Lewis, Mark Holt Jr., Marcella Holt, Nijah Crawford, and Aujah Crawford, and a cherished and loving great “Granny” to Yasmine Riley, Christian Lewis, Truth Perkins-Ray, Sean Lewis, Jaedyn Porter, Brandon “Jr.” Mack, Messiah Crawford, and Rylah Swain. Barbara was a caring presence in the lives of her brothers, sisters, in-laws, and a host of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends. There is nothing that can replace the sadness and grief experienced by family and friends on this occasion of great loss, but the memories of her deep appreciation for family times and holidays will be a constant source of comfort that will last forever. Barbara found joy and delight from cooking huge and often elaborate meals for her family and welcomed guests, and made everyone feel like family. Her long battle with multiple disabilities did ...Read More

Gloria E. Squeri (1927-2024): Gloria passed away peacefully at O’Neill Healthcare in Bay Village, Ohio on January 14, 2024. She was 96. Gloria was born in New York City on September 22, 1927 and grew up in the Greenwich Village neighborhood of the City. After graduating from Straubenmuller Textile High School in 1945, Gloria went to work at the original Macy’s department store on 34th Street in New York City, where she worked until her retirement in 1992. Gloria is survived by her nephew (Stephen Squeri), her niece (Janice Santoro), their respective spouses (Therese Squeri and Bob Santoro), and her great nephews (Daniel, Michael, Bryan, and Christopher Squeri and John and Bobby Santoro). She is predeceased by her father (Silvio Squeri), her mother (Amelia Gesualdi), and her brother (John Squeri). The dates for services, including a funeral mass and a celebration of life, will be scheduled in the near future.