Milligan, Estelle
Estelle Virginia Milligan (née Smith) passed away on April 28, 2025 after 102 years of an extraordinary life. Preceded in death by her ever-loving Joe (Hugh Joseph Milligan), her husband of 54 years. She was the daughter of Joseph F and Emma Smith of Lakewood (both deceased), and loving sister of Rosemary Smith (deceased), John “Bud” Smith (Patricia) (both deceased), and Joseph F. Jr (Sally). Loving sister-in-law of Agnes Benjamin (Lloyd), Elizabeth Milligan, and David Milligan (Helen) (all deceased).
Beloved mother of Margaret Ann Danielson, (Cliff-both deceased), Hugh Jr. (Carole-deceased), Rosemary Wrobel (Mike), Liz Lenahan (Dan), Michael (Brenda), and Trish Detwiler …Read More
Cocco, Vincent
VINCENT PAUL COCCO
April 2, 1949 – April 28, 2025
Passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 28, 2025.
Beloved father of Zachary Orlando and Bethany Efstathia (deceased). Dear brother of Loretta Black (Jack) and Orlando Cocco (Kathleen, deceased). Uncle of Stephen, Stephanie, Nick and Nate. Son of Orlando Sr and Josephine Cocco (both deceased).
Vince was retired from Orlando Baking Company, where he worked for 30 years.
He was also a cook and kitchen manager during some of his retirement. He was a lover of Cleveland sports, music and had an amazing green thumb. The greenest.
He is also survived by his second …Read More
Drotleff, John
John E. Drotleff, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025. He was 81 years old.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, on March 3, 1944, John was the third son of the late Erwin and Henrietta Drotleff. He graduated from South High School in 1962 and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree at Youngstown State University and a Master’s degree at Columbia University.
For the next five decades, he worked as a music teacher at various schools in Ohio, including East High School in Youngstown, Glenwood Middle School in Boardman, Youngstown State University, Avon Lake High …Read More
Hunger, Jane
On Resurrection Day, the Lord Jesus called to his side his beloved daughter, Jane Marie Hunger (nee Walker). Age 90 and full of faith in her Lord, Jane took leave of a devoted family who cherished her deeply.
For 59 years, Jane was the beloved wife of the late William. She was the loving mother of Cindy Sanchez (Tony); Joel (Tammy); David (Debra); Sarah Upton (Brian); Mary Deppert (Craig); Jenny West (Jeff) and Mark (Amy). She was a devoted grandmother to Emma, Olivia, Ryan, Rachel, Lydia, Anna, Grace, Angela, and Austin; cherished sister to David Walker (Eileen), the late Annie …Read More
Cannon, Kelli
January 18, 1964 – April 13, 2025
Kelli Anne Hawthorne Cannon, age 61, of Cleveland Heights, passed away on Sunday April 13, 2025 at home after an 8 year battle with cancer. Born in Madison Wisconsin, then raised in Shaker Heights and Kent, Ohio, she graduated from Kent Roosevelt High School and spent a summer in Turkey as an AFS exchange student. She attended Kent State University where she received her Bachelors degree in International Political Science and Masters degree in
Education. She also attended the Methodist Theological School and received a Masters degree in Theology and Counseling.
Kelli loved history and …Read More
Drake, Beverly
Beverly J Drake, 86, of Olmsted Township, sadly left us on April 15th, 2025. A celebration of life will be held in her honor at 10 am, Wednesday, April 23rd at Olmsted Community Church, 7853 Main st, Olmsted Falls.
Marisch, Gerald
Gerald passed on Tuesday, April 8th at the age of 78. He leaves his wife, son, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter. Visitation at 10:00 AM and funeral mass at 10:30 AM at St. Raphael Church will be on Saturday, April 26th. In lieu of flowers, donations to Angels Haven Horse Rescue in Grafton would be greatly appreciated.
Elliott, James
December 14, 1949 – March 23, 2025
James Walter (Dub) Elliott, age 75, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at O’Neill Healthcare Center. Mr. Elliott was born on December 14, 1949 in Lepanto, Arkansas to John Lee Elliott and Mauvline McVey. James was in the Army and was awarded the purple heart during his service in Vietnam. He loved model planes, trains and automobiles. He was a long-time resident of Cleveland, Ohio who lived a quiet life.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Lee Elliott; his mother Mauvline Elliott and his daughter, Balinda Gale Hymen.
Survivors include …Read More
Gliha, Frank
Frank Gliha, 77, of Lakewood, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on April 2nd, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born in Landshut, Germany, on November 6th, 1947, Frank immigrated to the United States at a young age, where his family settled in Cleveland, Ohio. After attending Cleveland South High School, he worked as a welder building ships, including repairs on the Steamship Mather for American Ship Building. He retired after 28 years as a Professional Wastewater Treatment Operator and was known and respected by his family, friends and co-workers for his work ethic, self-sacrifice, and kindness to all.
Arnold, Steven
Steven Dale Arnold passed away on March 31, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born on August 31, 1952, in Dover, Ohio to the late David H. and Mary Belle Arnold (née Anslow) Brother of Judi (Michael) Bowling, Melinda, and the following deceased Jim, David, Mary Holderbaum and Susie. He is survived by his former spouse and good friend Susan Arnold (née Kozyk). Brother-in-law Ray Kozyk (Terie). Sister-in-law Raylene Kozyk (Ray Tilley). Children Aaron and Ashleigh. Grandchildren Ethan, Isaias, Zoe and Bria. Grand-dogs Roosevelt, Copper, and Gucci. Countless nieces and nephews.
Known affectionately as “Nubbins,” Steven was a retired Chief Mechanical Inspector for the …Read More