Val Iberall (O'Connor)

CHARLA VISCI CYGANSKI passed away October 9, 2015 at the age of 63 after a 9 year battle with cancer. Charla was survived by her parents, Donald and Rose-Marie, her son Nicholas, his father Richard, her sister Cynthia (Frank), and her brothers, Curt, Cliff and Craig. Charla faced her battle with cancer quietly and without complaint until the end. She was a devoted and proud mom who happily and selflessly went out of her way to do whatever she could for others. Charla will be truly missed by everyone she knew and left behind. Donations can be made in Charla's name to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Obituary for George Long

Laurie A. Campbell

It's so sad to hear of these losses.  Thank you Val for your service in keeping us informed.   All my best to everyone.  Laurie.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

 Barbara Ellen Garrett Summers born April 9, 1951, age 65 of South Euclid, passed away peacefully October 27, 2016 surrounded by her family. Devoted wife for 44 years of Jack; loving mother of Lisa (Loren) Summers, Sara (Bill) Hackman, Jack, Jill; loving grandmother of Garrett and Corin; daughter of the late Jesse and Mildred Garrett; sister of Linda (Cliff) Howanyk, James (Judy) Garrett and Robert (Gwen) Garrett; aunt of many. Barb loved to cook, she loved watching over the students at Gesu School in University Hts. and she was a loving wife to her husband Jack. Funeral Mass October 31, 2016 at Church of the Gesu, 2470 Miramar Blvd., University Hts. Burial at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Donations can be made to Church of the Gesu.

Ray Bayless

It is so sad to hear of Barb's passing. I wasn't even aware that she was still in the area. Barb was one of the great girls in the gang  that I hung out with. She will be missed a lot !  My condolences to her family.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Sharon Renee Levine

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In Memory of Sherman Katz 1951-2018

Beverly Ann Schneider (Beam)

I noticed a number of classmates wondering about the school being closed for the Jewish Hoiidays. The change came in  the fall of 1969!!! Naturally, the school board waited until the largest class to date had graduated before changing the rule. I was working at the school board at the time and was very surprised to find we were going to be closed.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

N MEMORY of

Dale (Dalece) Stankiewicz, 68 years old, born on August 17, 1950 passed away on January 18, 2019.  She resided in Lakewood, Ohio and previously lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and Meridian, Mississippi. She has a daughter, Victoria and a son Gregg. 

Cherie S. Lewis

I am very sad to hear about Dale.  We spent a lot of time talking at the last Reunion, and Dale really seemed happy with life.  Glad we had the chance to talk!  Sad about the news!

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

The following was reported on the Cleveland Heights Class of 1969 Facebook page:

Celebration of life for Dalece Stankiewicz:

Thursday, January 31, 2019 - 6-9 pm
West Park Party Center
3556 W. 130th St
Cleveland, Ohio 44111

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory Of

LINDA FRIEDMAN NOVICK, 67 years old, passed away on February 28, 2019. She was born on July 1, 1951 and resided in Beachwood, Ohio. She is survived by her daughter Rachel and her son Eric. Linda was an Occupational Therapist and a Substitute Teacher.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Janet Minnillo Forsblom, 67 years old. Janet was born May 11, 1951 and resided in Trenton, New Jersey with her husband Peter and passed away on August 3, 2018. She died from complications from diabetes. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Thanks to Nancy Walters Hawley who sent me a bunch of Canterbury Elementary pics with names, I just put them on the School Years K-12 Page. If anyone has any pics or has names that I can add on to the pics, let me know. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory of

Robert Effron passed away in June of 2018, survived by his mom and sister Karen Effron, class of 1971. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

In Memory Of

Lesley S. Corwin Shafran

March 30, 1951 – June 1, 2019

Lesley S. Shafran was born on March 30, 1951 and passed away on June 1, 2019.

Gari Greenwald

I’m so saddened to hear of Lesley’s passing. She was beautiful inside and out. 

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

I noted that coach Jim Cappelletti passed away last month. I wasn't on the basketball team, but I know he was a huge influence on a lot the students in our class. Thought I would pass this along. Bill   https://www.cleveland.com/highschoolsports/2019/05/jim-cappelletti-who-shaped-cleveland-heights-boys-basketball-program-dies-at-85.html   Jim Cappelletti, who shaped Cleveland Heights’ boys basketball program, dies at 85 Updated May 3, 2019; Posted May 3, 2019 The Plain Dealer Jim Cappelletti, pictured before his 500th career victory in February 2003, died this week. He was 85 years old and led Cleveland Heights' boys basketball program for more than three decades. (Joshua Gunter, cleveland.com) CLEVELAND, Ohio — Jim Cappelletti’s name is synonymous with Cleveland Heights basketball. The former longtime boys coach led the Tigers for more than three decades, seeing them to a state championship in 1997 and developing some of the area's most memorable high school players. The court at Cleveland Heights is dedicated to him because of his contributions. This week, Cappelletti’s family, former players and friends are mourning the 85 year old’s death. News of it circulated Thursday, as area coaches remembered him during their annual Greater Cleveland Basketball Coaches Association banquet. read more on the bottom of the SPORTS page. https://www.classcreator.com/Cleveland-Heights-OH-1969/class_custom1.cfm

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Steven P. Fisher

So so sad tro hear abpout jim Samuels passing....

Steve F.

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IN MEMORY OF

Steven B. Koblentz, 68 years old, born August 9, 1951 and passed away on August 10, 2019.

Steven B. Koblentz beloved husband of Leslie (nee Margolis). Loving father of Adam (Dr. Dana Rotz) Koblentz, Ross (Emma Stabbe-fiancee) Koblentz and Elexa Koblentz. Devoted grandfather of Owen. Dear brother of Joel (Diane Fitzgerald) Koblentz, Adored brother-in-law of Michele (Michael Glaser) Kay and Loren (Beth) Margolis and son-in-law of the late Rose and Edward Margolis. Cherished son of the late Shirley and Cantor Stanford Koblentz.

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Val Iberall (O'Connor)

A tribute to Jim Samuels in the Cleveland Jewish News:

https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/columnists/regina_brett/jim-we-all-knew-you-and-we-all-miss-you/article_5a9598b0-c822-11e9-91c7-0f379f8c0fc1.html?fbclid=IwAR1Un4IQ0kcggHikEcFNG3TnIAJD1wtOAhsBI4Xqwlav991C3tfWhID5Rtw

Adrian Friedlander

Hello everyone - I wanted to inform you that we have lost another classmate on Tuesday, Gail Koepke.   She had been in and out of the hospital since last November, but had suffered from illnesses for many years.  You can find her obituary on the website.   She was a very sweet and loving soul and my thoughts and prayers are with her family.

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

Val Iberall (O'Connor)

IN MEMORY OF

Jerry Simms 68, born November 3, 1951 and passed away on January 17,2020 In Boulder, Colorado. Jerry Simms was an incredible husband to Terry Simms, father to Rachael Meir, Lauren, Ellen and Sara Simms, grandfather, brother, uncle, mentor, leader and friend to so many people.

Jerry Simms (retired) general manager of Atlas Metal & Iron Corp. Of Denver. Simms’ career in the recycling industry spanned more than four decades, during which he successfully led a number of key regulatory and legislative victories for the industry through his involvement with ISRI. Simms also served as a national officer in the position of Vice Chair of the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries ("ISRI") in Washington, D.C.