CARLSON, JOHN W.

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.

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MUSSON

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 …Read More

ANDERS, WILLIAM

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.

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MCCLAIN, JAMES

age 79, born July 9, 1941, passed away February 20, 2021. James Goodwin McClain passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021, surrounded by family. He was 79. A lifelong resident of Cleveland, Jim was born July 9, 1941. Dear father of Donna (Russ) Lanning and loving Papa to Danielle (Daniel) Pesta and Russell Lanning. He was preceded in death by his mother Pauline Goodwin and adoptive father John Wallace McClain; and half-brothers Tod and Toby (Susan). He is survived by half-brothers Robert (Elizabeth), William (Noretta) and Kelly; …Read More

MILLER, KIMBERLY

Kimberly June Miller,
age 53, born 11/25/1967, passed away on 02/16/2021. Kimberly is preceded in death by her parents, Heriberto and Marlyn Colon, and her two beautiful rainbow babies, Kaiya and Kaden. She is survived by her son, Kaleb, Brothers Chris (Jackie) Miller, Gregory (Audrey) Colon, and Sister Chara (Gardner) Cornelius. She is also survived by her nieces and nephews, Taylor, Katherine, Jose, Jada, Mackenzie, Nia, and Gregory II. Great aunt of 5. Best friend of Nina McMurray and a good friend …Read More

KAYSER

Carl Alex Kayser
January 1, 1944 – January 4, 2021
Cleveland, Ohio

Carl was the son of Emil & Maria Ziegler Kayser, immigrants from Germany. He graduated from Webster High School in 1962 with a Regents scholarship. After graduating from R.I.T., Carl received his Masters from SUNY Albany in Mathematics. He then volunteered for the Army, serving for his country twice in Viet Nam as a MP, receiving a Bronze Star for his service. Carl studied for his Ph.D. and was scouted by …Read More

PAMELA PHILLIPS

Pamela, “Pam,” Mary Phillips (née Hales) of Brunswick, was born April 15, 1947 in Needham Market, a small town in Ipswich, England, during the lovely season of bluebells to the late Leslie and Audrey (nee Bloomfield) Hales. She had instant friends in her brother and sisters, a bond that was strong no matter the miles that would separate them. She began a new adventure in America in 1970 where she put down roots and raised three sons. She was the most dedicated and loving mum …Read More

HENSLEY, TIMOTHY

Timothy Charles Hensley, age 58, of Akron, OH passed away Thursday, January 7th, 2021. Born in Columbus, OH in 1962, he spent the early years of his life in Euclid, OH before moving to Lakewood, OH in his middle school years. He was a graduate of Lakewood High School in 1980. As a child, he loved tinkering with electronics and deconstructing devices to understand how they worked. He took that curiosity and knowledge into his adult life and began working on cars. He became a very gifted mechanic …Read More

BUTTS

FREDERICK T. BUTTS, age 74, passed away, January 8, 2021. Born November 10, 1946 to his loving parents, the late Thomas and Claire (née Jones). Beloved husband of Regina (née Holmes). Dear brother of David, Richard, Joyce, the late Debrah, the late Gene, and the late Donald. Cherished grandfather and great grandfather. Friends received, 9-11am, Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at the Malloy – Esposito Celebration Center, 6384 Pearl Rd. Parma Heights, Ohio 44130. Masks and Social Distancing will be required.

MAXWELL (nee LaValle), ANTONIA (Toni)

Antonia (Toni) Maxwell (nee LaValle), age 82, passed away peacefully in her Lakewood home on January 7, 2021.

Toni was born on the west side of Cleveland on July 12, 1938 to Frank and Rose LaValle (nee Costanzo). Toni was preceded in death by her husband John and brother Frank LaValle. Toni is survived by her brother Gene LaValle (Peggie), sister-in-law Louise LaValle; daughters Ruthann Kostadinov (Sasha) and Sarah Szalay (Steve) and many much loved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

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