Walter Thomas Peckis, age 78, passed away on December 31, 2025. Loving husband of Helen Marie (Wendl) for 58 years.  Tom met Helen when attending Chagrin Falls High School (Class of 1966).   Loving father of Valarie (Timothy) Mariola, and grandfather of Christopher and Caitlyn (Noah-fiancé),  all of Chagrin Falls.  Cherished son of the late Walter Joseph and Marie (Curschman).   Beloved brother of James(deceased), Jane West, and ...

     Ronald Ray Richardson went home to be with the Lord on December 23, 2025. Son of the late Oliver T. and Violet M. Richardson (nee Monroe). Brother of Les and wife Connie (deceased), Judy and Don Anderson, Jack (deceased) and wife Marlene, Harry (deceased) and wife Dixie, and Wendy and Elia Milite. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.      Ron was a devout Christian loved by all! He had a great love for animals, guns, sci-fi movies, and ...

     Leah Janoch age 81, Loving wife for 61 years to Tom Janoch, Mother of the late William Janoch, Passed Away on December 21, 2025. She was born on July 23, 1944 to Parents Marion and William Kemna (Deceased). She is survived by Her Husband Tom, sister Mimi Werner and the following Nieces and Nephews; Tyson Werner, Wesley Werner, Frank Janoch, Christy Emery, Jeffrey Janoch, John Janoch, Laura LaRocco, and Kirk Janoch.      Leah was an animal lover and cared ...

     Anne Glennon McIntosh, beloved mother, sister, traveler, storyteller and undefeated champion of the clearance rack passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025 after a life lived joyfully IN ALL CAPS AND EXCLAMATION MARKS!!! and on her own very specific schedule. She was (still) 39 years old and anyone claiming otherwise is just bad at math.      Known to friends and family as Nancy, Honey, and/or Lulu she was born on May 25, 1939 in New York City to ...

     Mary Jane (Janie) Shaffer of Chagrin Falls passed away peacefully on December 12th, 2025. Born in Greensburg PA to Thomas and Margaret Rutter, Janie was part of a large family with three sisters, Clara, Dorothy (Dot), Margaret (Peg), and brother Thomas (Tom). Janie was preceded in death by her beloved husband Raymond (Dutch) Francis Shaffer both of Greensburg PA.  Dutch and Janie gave life to and lovingly raised three children. The family moved to Lake Lucerne, ...

Charles Thomas Miralia July 13, 1928 – December 2, 2025 (97 years old) Charles Miralia of Chagrin Falls passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025.     Chuck was born on July 13, 1928 in Cleveland, Ohio to Benedict and Felicia (Larca) Miraglia. Chuck was the eldest of their four children having grown up with his two brothers (Joe and Ben) and sister (Felicia). He spent his entire life living in Chagrin Falls. His younger years included helping at his dad’s shoe store ...

Richard Phend of Chagrin Falls passed away surrounded by family on November 19th, 2025.      Richard was born June 3, 1933 in Columbia City, Indiana to Heneretta Pauline (Nelson) and Donald Dwight Phend. Richard grew up with his sisters and brother in a creative, caring, loving family. He graduated from Columbia City High School in 1951, enrolled briefly at Ball State Teachers College, withdrew and joined the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.      ...

Debra Michelle (Shukys) Gebler December 26, 1956 - November 18, 2025 Debra “Debi” Michelle (Shukys) Gebler, age 68, of Chagrin Falls, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. She faced cancer for more than two decades with remarkable courage, positivity and unwavering resilience. Born on December 26, 1956, to Joseph and Mary Shukys, Debi was raised in the heart of Chagrin Falls, a place she cherished her entire life. She graduated from Chagrin Falls High School in ...

Carl George Gluf (90), beloved husband of Caroline (nee King), passed away on November 11, 2025 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He was born on December 17, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Carl Martin Gluf and Catherine (nee Kroner), second-generation German immigrants. Carl was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara (nee Schicker), his sister Rita Palub, and his eldest daughter Terri Wilder (Ray). He is survived by his children Carl Jr. (Victoria), Cary (Ann), and Jane, grandchildren ...

John R. Thome, Sr., Chagrin Falls, Ohio Refusing to tolerate one more Cleveland winter, John R. Thome, Sr. departed this world on November 3, 2025, for a heaven full of beautifully manicured golf courses, club pours of Tanqueray, and the love of his life by his side again. A life-long Clevelander, John was born to Eleanor and John E. Thome in 1943. He graduated from St. Edward High School, and holds degrees from St. Francis University (PA), and Case Institute of Technology. In 1965, John ...