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Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Anne Eiben, of Lakewood, Dies at 91

Calling hours are set to take place at the McGorray-Hanna Funeral Home from 3 to 8 p.m. March 1.

Anne Eiben, of Lakewood, died Feb. 23, holding the hand of her husband of 31 years. She was 91. Eiben is survived by husband Dr. Robert M. Eiben. Adored mother of Peter (Maria), Marianne (John) Karaffa, Ruth Khalsa , Janne (Marshall) Bissett, Martha (Patrick) O'Leary, George (Mary), Jack, Susan (Kevin ) Kelley, Marc (Zina), Thomas, Joseph (Sheila) and Constance (Larry) Rieb. Beloved stepmother of Daniel, Christopher (Jayne), Thomas (Jan), Mary (George) Balbo, Charles (Leslie) and Lisa. Cherished grandmother of 23 and great-grandmother of 8. Dearest sister of Clare Zahorchak, Dolores Henry, sister-in-law Rita Broestl; her caring nieces and nephews; and life-long friend to many. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Tilly; …

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Fr. Nelson Callahan Dies at 85

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to St. Ignatius High School Scholarship Fund or The University of Notre Dame, American Church History Archives.

In 60 years of priesthood, Rev. Nelson Callahan was a pastor, associate, college professor, diocesan archivist, author and most recently pastor of St. Raphael Parish in Bay Village for 28 years.  The Lakewood resident died Jan. 15, at 85 years old. Callahan was the beloved son of the late Nelson J. and Mary (nee Mulholland) Callahan; loving brother of Dr. Kenneth (Joan) Callahan (both deceased) and Miriam (Gerald) Porter; dear uncle of The Hon. Kenneth Jr., Kevin, Christopher, Katherine and Collin Callahan and Miriam "Mimi", Dr. Mary Christine and Gerald Porter and great uncle of 11. Funeral Mass is slated at the Communion of Saints Parish in St. Ann Church at 1 p.m. Jan. 19. Vespers service slated to take place at the church at 3 p.m. Jan…

Mary Ann Soltis

12:10 pm on Tuesday, January 22, 2013

I remember Father as my professor at St. John's College. He was wonderful. I now remember his thoughts on Heaven. I pray he is now enjoying his rewards with His Father. God bless you Father.   more ›

Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Cory McAfee Eardly, Lakewood Resident, Dies at 26

Lakewood man loved skateboarding and snowboarding; leaves behind many friends and relatives.

  Cory Robert Jesus McAfee Eardly, a Lakewood resident died Jan. 11. He died just a few weeks shy of his 27th birthday. McAfee Eardly is survived by his parents Jim and Syndie McAfee Eardly; his brother Jay McAfee Eardly and his sister-in-law Katie Hardiman Eardly; his nephew Graham McAfee Eardly; and his grandmother Eileen McAfee Schnebelen; his aunts and uncles Mary (McAfee) and Bruce Asmus, Pat McAfee, Nancy McAfee, Terri (McAfee) and Tom Vicarel, Linda and Dan Badia; his cousins Katie Asmus, Suzi Asmus, Christy Asmus, James Asmus, Matt Vicarel, Adam Vicarel, Emily Vicarel, Hannah McAfee, Danny McAfee, Laura (Eardly) Salmon, and Lisa (Eardly) Petrousky, and their husbands, wives, and partners, and their children, all who were greatly …

victoria kirkland

11:32 am on Friday, April 19, 2013

well he was like family.. it was hrad when i first found out. he was young. he was literaly best friends with my brother and i really do miss him.. wish you could rewind in real life.... :( miss you and love you. R.I.P cory eardly   more ›

Monday, October 22, 2012

Richard Mills: Singer, Track Star, Police Officer

Sang one final time with Golden Crescent Chorus in surprise visit

Richard Mills, 85, of Westlake, died Oct. 18. He was born Aug. 20, 1927, and was a standout track and field and cross country athlete at Lakewood High School and Ohio University. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was an avid sailor and member of Edgewater Yacht Club. Mills was also a former Lakewood Police Officer. He graduated Cum Laude from Cleveland Marshall Law School and was Chief Assistant Law Director of Cleveland. Mills performed barbershop singing and dixieland jazz with The New Orleans Stompers. Hospice of the Western Reserve granted a wish for him to sing with a barbershop group one more time recently, bringing the Golden Crescent Chorus' South Shore Four to Westlake Village, where Mills was living. He sang Coney …

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Agnes Murman, of Lakewood, Dies at 89

Born in North Carolina on Jan. 11, 1923, Lakewood resident dies Oct. 9.

Agnes Z. Murman (nee Zaytoun), 89, of Lakewood, died Oct. 9. Born in Kinston, NC, on Jan. 11, 1923, Murman was the beloved wife of the late Charles E.; dear mother of Michael (Drue Koran), Elaine Ferguson and Evelyn Quigley (both deceased), David (Diane Caputo), Ann Marie Grove (Jeff) of Aurora, IN. and Maureen Murman; loving grandmother of Louise Quigley (George Coleman) and Patrick Quigley (Reagan); Charles Ferguson (Kate), Brenda Hasenzahl (David) and Brian Ferguson; Meryl and Eryn Murman; Veronica and Charles Murman; Walter Grove (Alicyn) and Carter Grove; Colleen and Christopher Murrett; Great grandmother of Mary Ellis, Louise and Henry Ferguson; and Elaine Hasenzahl; sister of Joseph Zaytoun (Thelma), Dr. Henry Zaytoun (Martha) and …

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