Anderson, Bernhard Jr.
Bernhard H. Anderson
May 31, 1934 – January 18, 2025
WESTAKE, OHIO, USA. Bernhard “Bernie” Herman Anderson Jr., aged 90, living at the Concord Reserve in Westlake, Ohio, died peacefully on January 18, 2025, due to a stroke and heart complications. Bernie Anderson was born on May 31, 1934, and was raised in Yonkers, Westchester, New York, a suburb of New York City. He was the son of the late Bernhard Herman Anderson Sr. (1895-1963) and the late Ingegerd Lovisa Svenson (1898-1986) who immigrated from Trollhättan, Sweden to New York City through Ellis Island in 1931 with his older brother, …Read More
English, Jean
It is with saddened hearts we announce the passing of Jean Alice (Schminky) English of Cleveland, Ohio. Jean was born February 21, 1936, at Huron Road Hospital in East Cleveland and passed away on December 14, 2024, in Rocky River Nursing Facility at the age of 88.
Jean grew up in Mentor-on-the-Lake with her mother Naomi (Fogarty) Schminky and father Isaiah Schminky, her older brother George and sister Ruth (Schminky) Haygari. Jean followed her brother and sister to Mentor High School, graduating in 1957. She grew up one path away from the lake with many years of …Read More
Chambers, Timothy
Timothy Lee Chambers, 65, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Born August 27, 1959, in Mullens, West Virginia, Tim was preceded in death by his parents, Ginger and Lonnie Chambers, and his brothers, John Dee and Lonnie Chambers Jr.
He is survived by his three sisters: Sherri Chambers of Johnson City, Tennessee; Lisa Chambers Sturgell of Bluefield, Virginia; and Terri Chambers Cox (Dave) of Bluefield, Virginia. He is also remembered by his four nieces: Alexandria and Isabella Sturgell, and Breanna and Katie Cox. His loving cousin, Melinda Dancy, and his dear friend, …Read More
Heckert, Denzil
Denzil Heckert (Herb) Passed away peacefully on 1/7/2025. He was preceded in death by his Mother June Heckert (Pat ) and his Father Denzil Heckert, Brothers Sonny, Jimmy, David, Darrell, Rob Heckert and Sister Jackie Harris also granddaughter Joellen Mckenzie. He leaves behind Daughter Cassandra Brackett Heckert, Sons Herbert Heckert, and Robert Heckert. He also leaves behind many Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Deighton, Ronald
Ronald G. Deighton, age 66, passed away on December 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 24, 1958, Ronald was a man of great passion and resilience who loved the simple, meaningful joys of life.
Ronald is survived by his two sons, Brian Keith Deighton and Kevin Adam Deighton, who were the pride and joy of his life. He is also survived by his brothers, William Deighton (Pat) and Kenneth Deighton (Mary). He was a beloved cousin, uncle and friend to many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elizabeth Deighton; his brother Robert …Read More
Russell, Christine
Christine Mae Russell (nee Smith), age 90, passed away peacefully on December 3, 2024 in Westlake, Ohio.
Christine was born in West Virginia to Leonard and Harriet Smith and had an older brother Carl (dec). She moved to Akron, Ohio as a young woman and had many interesting jobs including teaching ballroom dancing at Arthur Murray and selling refuse service to a horse race track. Christine later lived in Kent and Twin Lakes, Ohio where she raised her four children Kim, Jennifer, Julie, and Matthew (dec). Her children were everything to her and she enjoyed cooking meals from scratch and celebrating …Read More
Davis, Lauren
Lauren Devon Davis, a cherished resident of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2024, at the age of 59. Born on January 19, 1965, Lauren was a beloved daughter, mother, and friend, known for her compassion and dedication to others.
Lauren graduated from North Olmsted High School in 1983, where she attended Polaris Career Center, honing her skills in commercial art. This experience laid the foundation for her lifelong passion for arts and crafts. She began her career in industrial production and manufacturing at Thomas & Betts, where her strong work ethic and attention to detail were evident. However, …Read More
Fearing, Franklin
Franklin E. Fearing, age 97, of Bay Village, Ohio, November 26, 2024. Survived by son Christopher and his daughters Kelsey Fearing and Kayla Vogelsang (Marc), daughter Sarah Kocinski (John), their daughter Angela Martin (Brett) and their daughters Maya and Kinsley. Preceded in death (2013) by his wife of nearly 63 years, Marian Cox Fearing. Born in 1927 in Lawrence, Kansas, son of Albert H. Fearing and Mary Martin Fearing. Stepmother, Twila Shoemaker Fearing. Half brother to Harold Fearing (Virginia), Evelyn Dvorak (Wilfred) and Julia Fearing. Also lived in Iowa, Texas, Virginia and Oklahoma. World War II Army service in Philippines. …Read More
Orsuto, Jean
July 24, 1933 – December 5, 2024
Jean Orsuto passed away peacefully on December 5th with her daughter, Roberta, by her side. She was born on July 24, 1933, the daughter of Joseph and Helen (Koskondy) Ginn. She attended Ashtabula High School and began working at Isleys’s Ice Cream, Ashtabula General Hospital, Montgomery Wards, and Geneva Bell Telephone Company. She married the love of her life Robert (Bob) Orsuto on December 27, 1958 and they were blessed with two daughters, Roberta and Sherry. Jean continued to work outside of the home in various retail and service industries: the school cafeterias …Read More
Hinkle, Connie
Connie was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Mary and Michael Bonadio. She was the oldest of 5. They moved to Cleveland when she was a teen so her father could be closer to his shoe-making shop, where she would help out when she wasn’t at school.
She enjoyed working and always had interesting jobs including working at the Five and Dime across from West Side Market, Annunciation school in the office and in the toy department at Kmart. She loved being around people and always met intriguing ones while at work.
Connie was the beloved mother of 6 children who she raised …Read More