Grace M. Middleton

Grace M. Middleton (nee Cahill), age 95, of Lake County for more than 85 years, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and was the youngest child of ten children. Loving daughter of the late William J, and Elsie (nee Schrock) Cahill.  She graduated from Willoughby Union High School in June 1948. She married John Green Sr., in 1948, and had two sons, John Green Jr. (deceased), and William Green, and divorced in 1957.  She became a real estate broker at former Grace Green Realty, located in Willoughby, Ohio on Euclid Avenue. She was the past president of Lake County Board of Realtors (the 1st Woman President). She was the secretary and bookkeeper for Middleton Unger Const., and Mentor Sand and Supply Company for many years. She married (Jim) Ralph Middleton (deceased), and were together for more than 47 years.

She is survived by step-sons, Jim (Debbie), Tom (e-wife, Evie); step-son, Billy (Peggy Gies) Green; grandkids, Bridget (Matt) Hanna, Tom (Kim) Green, Beth (Dan) Hixson, Amy (Tom) Hurst, James Middleton, Sarah (Sean Holland) Middleton, Joey (Falicia) Middleton and Tina (Nathan) Dunbar; and 17 great-grandkids; 1 great-great grandchild, and very good friend, and the late Syliva Bolyard, and Sally O’Malley. Many nieces and nephews she was known as “Auntie Gracie.” Grace was very proud of her Irish Heritage, and she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Grace was an avid boater on Lake Erie, and was a member of The Mentor Lagoon Yacht Club for 30+ years.

A Celebration of Life will be held with family at friends at a later date this summer.

Alice J. Lemasters

In loving memory of Alice J. (Lange) Lemasters, 76, who peacefully passed away from cancer at home on March 23, 2025 at 957 Peach Blvd, Willoughby, Ohio. Alice was preceded in death by her husband Gary, her mother Viola Kaiser and her father Rudoph Lange. She is survived by her sister Paula and brothers Rudoph (Buzz), Greg, Tim and Brad. Beloved by her daughter Melissa, her son Eric, stepson Kevin and her five grandchildren, Chandler, Wyatt, Paige, Brooklyn and Laif. She was very much loved and will be missed dearly.

Her celebration of life will be on June 28th, details to follow.

Emily Marie Packer

Emily Marie Packer, age 37, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2025 in Mentor, Ohio. She was born December 28, 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio. 

Emily was a beloved daughter, dearest sister, loyal friend to many, and a loving cousin and niece. A graduate of Hiram College, she was a poet, writer, photographer, and artist. Her love of children led her to follow her calling as an assistant teacher and as a nanny. Emily was a creative soul, and a cat whisperer. Her kind and generous heart touched all.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00, at East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 10848 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, OH 44094.

Contributions in her memory may be made to East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church - https://eastshore.org/giving-to-east-shore/

or to  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/donate/donate-to-st-jude.html

Richard “Rich” E. Legan

Richard E. Legan (Rich), age 66 of Eastlake passed away March 30, 2025 peacefully with his family by his side.

Rich is survived by the love his life Julie (nee Naples) for 45 years. Loving father of Angela Legan (Aaron Gavlak), Nicole (DJ) Vanek, Richard (Chelsea) Legan. Loving and devoted Papa to Addison, Logan and Wyatt.

He also leaves behind his Father Dick Legan, Sisters Vickie (Howard) Morenz Carol (Gary) Abrahamsen. In-laws Clem and Audrey Naples, sister-in-law’s Kella Naples (Wayne Danko), and Tracie (Ron) Dancer. Rich was a loving uncle to many nieces and nephews, and cousin. He was the cherished nephew of many aunts and uncles.

He is preceded in death by his mother Lynn (Herbert) Legan.

His passion was spending time with his family, especially his children and grandchildren. Among his favorite things was his 68 charger, Nascar, Colonial Williamsburg that he loved visiting with his granddaughter Addison teaching her the history of this country. He also enjoyed his extended Cleveland Monsters Hockey family that he loved going to the games with his wife, children and grandchildren

A Memorial Mass will be held 11:00A.M. Thursday May 1, 2025 at St. John Vianney Church, 7575 Bellflower Road, Mentor, OH 44060.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Rich’s name to T2T. ORG-Tunnels to Towers, or Wreaths Across America.

Gerald DeLooze

Gerald DeLooze, 82, of Solon, Ohio, returned home March 30, 2025.

Gerry’s angels in heaven include his parents Nathaniel and Genevieve, brothers Ken and Bob, sister Clare, nephews Dale and Tom, niece Jennifer, and numerous other family and friends. Gerry’s earth angels include his love-you-forever wife of 59 years Carol, son Michael (Susan), daughter Laura Iwanycky (Mark), granddaughter Allie DeLooze Deriso (Daniel), sister Fran Leisz (Joe), and many nieces and nephews.

Gerry proudly taught high school drafting and home maintenance in his hometown of Garfield Heights for 3 decades, retiring in 1993. He was also a driving instructor at the school. He earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Kent State University. When he returned to KSU to earn that master’s degree, while also teaching full-time, ‘the wife’ typed all his papers, on a typewriter, earning her own honorary degree.

Serving as president, vice president and chairperson of the Garfield Heights Credit Union over 42 years until retiring in 2015 was an honor for Gerry. He also served as a president of the Garfield Heights Teacher’s Association for many years.

Known for always helping his neighbors, Gerry took on numerous projects over the years, including building decks and swimming pools during the summers; and fixed many a lawnmower, snowblower and really any appliance for friends and family. Gerry enjoyed gardening, boating, fishing for walleye, water skiing (not in recent years…) and watching all the sports. But what Gerry enjoyed most, and was most proud of, was his family. He made that well known, and loved to brag about his wife, kids - including kids-in-law, and granddaughter. Grandpa was a dedicated fan for years at his granddaughter’s softball games (as well as volleyball, and carpet-basketball games…); where he was always cheering in the stands for his kids’ baseball and volleyball games as well. The man supported his loved ones fiercely. And he proclaimed his love sincerely and regularly, directly to his family.

A celebration of Gerry’s life will be held this summer, with details to be shared at a later date. A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday July 5th, 2025, 4:00pm, at St Monica Catholic Church in Garfield Heights. In lieu of flowers, donations for Hospice of the Western Reserve are suggested.