Portrait of Barbara M. Gladish

Barbara M. Gladish

, Ohio

April 1, 2026

BARBARA M. GLADISH, (nee Pogonelski), Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Andrew L. Sr. “Mr. Wonderful”, her grade-school sweetheart. Loving mother of Drew, David (Breean), and Liz; grandmother of Ian, Jack, Chloe, Charlie, Ryan, Bridget, and Clark; sister of the late Stephen and Richard Pogonelski. Passed away April 2, 2026. Barb started her career as a nurse in the ICU and continued her career in hospital administration. She went back to pursue her bachelor’s degree as an adult at Bowling Green State University. Barb belonged to several golf leagues. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and reading. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and was known by them as “Grandma, Gaga, and Puddles”. Per Barb’s wishes, funeral services will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital 3333 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229-3026 cincinnatichildrens.org

Portrait of Rene Alexander

Rene Alexander

, Ohio

Rene E. Alexanderloved by a host of family and friends Visitation will be 500pm700pm Tuesday April 14 2026 at Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. Garfield Hts. OH. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel. Rene E. Alexanderloved by a host of family and friends Visitation will be 500pm700pm Tuesday April 14 2026 at Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. Garfield Hts. OH. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tree in memory of Rene E. Alexander.

Portrait of Natika Fufuka

Natika Fufuka

, Ohio

Natika Fufukaloved by a host of family friends. departed this life on March 042026.The family will honor their loved ones memory with a private ceremony. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. in Garfield Hts. OH. Natika Fufukaloved by a host of family friends. departed this life on March 042026.The family will honor their loved ones memory with a private ceremony. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. in Garfield Hts. OH. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tree in memory of Natika Fufuka.

Portrait of Willa Davis

Willa Davis

, Ohio

March 27, 2026

Willa Mae Davisloved by a host of family friends departed this life on March 28 2026. The family will honor their loved ones memory with a private ceremony. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. in Garfield Hts. OH. Willa Mae Davisloved by a host of family friends departed this life on March 28 2026. The family will honor their loved ones memory with a private ceremony. Arrangements entrusted to Lucas Memorial Chapel 9010 Garfield Blvd. in Garfield Hts. OH. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family or plant a tree in memory of Willa Mae Davis.

Portrait of Donald Williams

Donald Williams

, Ohio

Donald J. Williams 71 Called by God on Saturday March 28 2026. Loving Husband Father Brother Uncle and Friend. A public visitation will be held on Monday April 13 2026 at The Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road. Maple Heights Ohio 44137. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday April 14 2026 at The Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road. Maple Heights Ohio 44137

Portrait of Irquois Crockett

Irquois Crockett

, Ohio

Irquois Darnell Crockett 70 Called home to be with the Lord on Thursday March 26 2026. Loving Father Brother and Friend. A public visitation will be held on Thursday April 9 2026 5pm7pm at The Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road. Maple Heights Ohio 44137. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday April 10 2026 at The Gaines Funeral Home 5386 Lee Road. Maple Heights Ohio 44137.

Portrait of Edward Pfaff

Edward Pfaff

, Ohio

Edward Pfaff 92 passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 24 2026 in Key Biscayne Florida. Son of the late Heinrich and Elisabeth Loving Husband to Nubia and the late Amelia nee Hoegler Father to Robert Melissa Frederick Leslie and Jeffrey deceased Grandfather to Amelia and Alexandria. Brother of Kathe Bretz Henry deceased and the following deceased Philip Gertrude Andreas Ethel and Hilde Radke. Uncle Cousin and Godfather to many. Nubias daughters Adriana and Claudia quickly grew very close to Ed and became his daughters as well. They took great care of him until he passed. He was born on August 18 1933 in an Austrian Region of Europe. Ed had a challenging early life before during and after World War II. He arrived in America in 1951 hoping to fulfill the American dream of starting with nothing and becoming successful. He volunteered to join the US Army to…

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