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Joseph P Fischer Obituary – Cleveland , OH
Joseph P. Fischer
OBITUARY
Joseph P. Fischer, age 85, of Concord Twp., passed away March 23, 2025. Beloved husband of 63 years to Mary Ann (nee Czerr), loving Father of Cheryl (friend Joe Provenzale), Renee (partner Michael Huddleston), & Andrea Immke (Jim), son of the late Agnes & Joseph Fischer, brother of Carol Brunarski (Wayne), son-in-law of the late Ann & Arthur Czerr.Joe trained with the Army National Guard of Ohio in 1960, and then joined the U.S. Air Force. The Air Force sent him to Yale University to learn the Chinese language and to study Chinese culture, distinguishing him as a Mandarin Specialist. He then served as an Intelligence Officer in Taiwan, working as a Voice Intercept Processing Specialist. Joe concluded his service at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, in January 1965.After earning his Bachelors of Engineering Science in Chemistry at Cleveland State University and becoming a member of Tau Beta Pi for distinguished scholarship, Joe earned his Masters of Science at John Carroll University.He retired from the Lubrizol Corporation where he was a research chemist and later a patent agent.Joe had a lifetime commitment to and love for his family, including his dogs, cats and birds. He loved his country, his Catholic faith, & found great fulfillment in being able to help people as a member of St. Vincent de Paul & Ohio Right to Life.The funeral Mass will be at St. John Vianney Church at 10:00am on April 8th. Internment is planned for a future date at Rittman Military Cemetery.
Rachelle M. Hale, age 45, passed away on July 3, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1980, in Cleveland, Ohio, to her loving parents, Richard and Cheryl Hobbs.
Beloved wife of John Kevin Hale, Jr. Devoted mother of John Kevin Hale, III, Jacob Hale, Zackary Hale, and Hannah Hale. Cherished grandmother of John Hale, IV, Alivia Hale, Zayden Hale, Avianna Atwood, Aunika Hale, Jonnalynn Hale, Layla Hale, Ja’Von Atwood, Jr., and Jacob Hale, Jr. Dear sister of Kelly Hobbs, Rickie Hobbs, Donald Hobbs, and Shane Hobbs. Treasured aunt to a host of nieces and nephews.
Rachelle found her greatest joy in spending time with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren, who brought endless happiness to her life. She will be remembered for the love she shared, the memories she created, and the unwavering devotion she had for those she held dear. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Family and friends are welcome on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Slone & Co. Life Celebration Center 3556 W. 130th St. Cleveland, OH 44111. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 11:30 a.m., at West Park Cemetery 3942 Ridge Rd, Cleveland, OH 44144 (Please meet at cemetery gates by 11:15 a.m.).
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – A man was found dead in the street early Monday, and three others were hospitalized after a shooting on Cleveland’s East Side early Monday morning.
According to a release from Cleveland Police, at around 3:18 a.m., officers in the Fourth District responded to a ShotSpotter alert in the area of East 102nd Street and Sophia Avenue.
While en route to the initial location, two 17-year-old girls approached the officers and told them they had been shot while driving in the area of East 116th Street and Buckeye Road.
When officers arrived at East 102nd Street and Sophia Avenue, they found two more victims with gunshot wounds, a 21-year-old man and a 30-year-old man.
The 30-year-old man, identified as Sharon Darius Walker, was pronounced dead in the roadway on the scene.
The three other victims were taken to the hospital and are stable.
Police said the investigation is still ongoing.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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