Correction,, visitation will be THURSDAY, Funeral death notice wrong:
Former Cleveland Newspaper Guild leader and PD reporter J. Steve Hatch, 76, died Monday. His daughter Laura found him at home. He had been feeling poorly after having surgery for a stomach aneurism several weeks ago.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 19, from 5 - 8pm at CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME 14925 East Bagley Rd. Middleburg Hts.. Online condolences at craciunfuneralhomes.com
This link will take you to some old photos of Steve and PD events.
www.legacy.com/link.asp?i=ls000180020212
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
April luncheon
PD Editorial Retirees & Expatriates
Gather for lunch on the last Fridays of January,
April, July and October
Spouses and guests always welcome
NEXT LUNCHEON: Noon, Friday, April 29, 2016
PLACE: Der Braumeinster, 13040 Lorain Ave. corner of W. 130 & Lorain. Park behind restaurant or across the street in the CVS lot but park away from their door.
MENU: Choose from: Weiner Schnitzle, Roast Pork, Sausage Platter, Chicken Paprikash, or Seafood of the Day. Meal price ($19.70) includes meal, non-alcoholic beverage, tax and tip. Meal includes entrée and side dishes.
Please let us know what entree you would like when you RSVP
RSVP by Tuesday, April 26.
Jo Ann Pallant (440) 734-1923 or email japallant@sbcglobal.net
or Janet French (216) 221-2318 or email jabfr519@cox.net
Tuesday, April 05, 2016
Connors’ book “I Will Find You” out today
Plain Dealer Movie Critic Joanna Connors’ book “I Will Find You” is out today. It is the brave and compelling story of her rape by a stranger while on assignment in 1984 at a theater at Case Western Reserve University. She wrote an award-winning series about tracking down her assailant for the Plain Dealer in 2008.
The book has been getting outstanding and excellent reviews across the country and in Europe.
She’ll also be at the City Club of Cleveland on Thursday April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free, but you have to register. All the book sales will benefit the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.
Some of the reviews:
The London Telegraph:
The experience sucked her out of her happy, ordinary present into an unfathomable black hole, which would keep her and her family struggling in its gravitational pull for years to come. Written in the present tense, precise in its graphic detail, it is also the story of her decision, 22 years later, to go in search of her rapist and find out what had driven him to seek her out. As the two-way title – the last words her rapist spoke to her that day – suggests, I Will Find You is both an unflinching portrait of trauma and an act of journalistic courage.
Publishers Weekly: “After 30 years, she goes on a quest to uncover the personal story of David, the man who raped her, and in the process encounters the stories of brutality faced by David’s family as they experience poverty and racism. Connors talks with David’s siblings, who reveal their own trauma and exposure to violence at the hands of an abusive father and a broken legal system that over-incarcerates poor people of color. She examines the racial politics of Cleveland as she crosses geographic divisions between rich and poor neighborhoods, seeking out David’s family. This book is a powerful story of exposing and confronting emotional scars in order to move forward. With emotional honesty and the precision of a seasoned journalist, Connors explores her own trials coping with the aftermath of rape, which leave the imprint of a constant fear and lead her to mistrust even close family members. Connors’s astute reflections on race, gender, and the personal plight of victimhood make this book a must-read.:
The book has been getting outstanding and excellent reviews across the country and in Europe.
She’ll also be at the City Club of Cleveland on Thursday April 14, from 5 to 7 p.m. It's free, but you have to register. All the book sales will benefit the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center.
Some of the reviews:
The London Telegraph:
The experience sucked her out of her happy, ordinary present into an unfathomable black hole, which would keep her and her family struggling in its gravitational pull for years to come. Written in the present tense, precise in its graphic detail, it is also the story of her decision, 22 years later, to go in search of her rapist and find out what had driven him to seek her out. As the two-way title – the last words her rapist spoke to her that day – suggests, I Will Find You is both an unflinching portrait of trauma and an act of journalistic courage.
Publishers Weekly: “After 30 years, she goes on a quest to uncover the personal story of David, the man who raped her, and in the process encounters the stories of brutality faced by David’s family as they experience poverty and racism. Connors talks with David’s siblings, who reveal their own trauma and exposure to violence at the hands of an abusive father and a broken legal system that over-incarcerates poor people of color. She examines the racial politics of Cleveland as she crosses geographic divisions between rich and poor neighborhoods, seeking out David’s family. This book is a powerful story of exposing and confronting emotional scars in order to move forward. With emotional honesty and the precision of a seasoned journalist, Connors explores her own trials coping with the aftermath of rape, which leave the imprint of a constant fear and lead her to mistrust even close family members. Connors’s astute reflections on race, gender, and the personal plight of victimhood make this book a must-read.:
Thursday, January 21, 2016
January Lunch scheduled for Jan. 29
PD Editorial Retirees & Expatriates
Casual Unstructured Lunch Troupe (CULT)
Gather for lunch on the last Fridays of January,
April, July and October
Spouses and guests always welcome
NEXT LUNCHEON: Noon, Friday, Jan. 29, 2016
PLACE: Crop Kitchen located at the southeast corner of E. 115th St. and Euclid Ave. The side of the restaurant faces the two-block southern spur of E. 115th St., off Euclid a long block east of Mayfield Rd and west of E. 117 St. Look for the street sign, just east of a stop light and beside a bus shelter and the new Art Institute. Turn south. Park at meters on the west side of the street or in a small lot at the south end of the street. If full, turn around and go to the public parking lot on the southeast corner of Euclid and E. 115th. There is a stoplight at that corner. Cross Euclid carefully.
RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 26.
JoAnn Pallant (440) 734-1923 or email japallant@sbcglobal.net
or Janet French (216) 221-2318 or email jabfr519@cox.net
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Printer Cosmo Lanzilotta dies
Those of you who worked in the composing room at the old 1801 Superior building will remember Cosmo Lanzilotta. Always chatty and quick with the exacto knife.
LANZILOTTA COSMO J.
LANZILOTTA, age 78, beloved husband of Emmie (nee Donnell);
father of Charles (dec.)
(Joanna), Sherri and Joseph (Jorcenelle); Papa of Juliana; brother
of Anna Marie Masciere,
Frank, Joann Conte, Norma Light and the late Angelo, John, Albert,
Ralph, Esther Pucillo
and Rita; uncle and great uncle of many. Proud U.S.M.C. Veteran.
Long-time employee of
the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Passed away October 27, 2015. Mass
of Christian Burial
Tuesday, November 3, St. Patrick Church (West Park) at 9:30 A.M.
Inurnment Holy Cross
Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of
CLEVELAND, 4420 ROCKY
RIVER DR. AT PURITAS, MONDAY 6-8 P.M.
Published in
The Plain Dealer from Oct. 28 to Nov. 1, 2015
- See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?n=cosmo-j-lanzilotta&pid=176250186&fhid=14012#sthash.oNgTZBh4.dpuf
Sunday, October 11, 2015
October luncheon Oct. 30 in North Olmsted
PD Editorial Retirees & Expatriates
Casual unstructured lunch troupe
Gather for lunch on the last Fridays of January, April, July and October
Spouses and guests are always welcome
NEXT LUNCHEON: Noon, Friday, October 30, 2015
PLACE: Macaroni Grill, 25001 Country Club Blvd., North Olmsted. (off I-480 and Great Northern Blvd. between Chili's and Lone Star Restaurant. Ample parking.
MENU: We can order off the menu. They have a $10 3-course lunch with a choice of 4 entrees. The menu has Pastas, Salads, Parmesans and more. Menu at www.macaronigrill.com
RVSP by Tuesday, October 27:
JoAnn Pallant (440) 734-1923 or email japallant@sbcglobal.net
or Janet French (216) 221-2318 or email jabfr519@cox.net
Monday, October 05, 2015
New CEO for NEOMG,
Timothy P.Knight, who fired all of the Chicago Sun-Times' photography staff and eliminated all endorsements of political candidates by the editorial board, is head to Cleveland as president of Northeast Ohio Media Group, which operates Cleveland.com.
Here is the lead and link to the story on Cleveland. com:
Timothy P. Knight, an experienced publishing executive with extensive digital experience, who has held leadership positions at Tribune Company, Newsday and most recently the Chicago Sun Times, has been named president of the Northeast Ohio Media Group (NEOMG), which operates cleveland.com, the Sun News and is responsible for all multimedia ad sales and marketing for The Plain Dealer.
Knight will succeed Andrea Hogben, who announced in August that she is leaving the company at the end of this year.
Here's the link to the rest of the story
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/10/timothy_p_knight_named_preside.html#incart_river
Here's another take from Poytner.com:
http://www.poynter.org/news/mediawire/376879/sun-times-ceo-exits-for-newhouse-
cleveland/
Here's another take from Poytner.com:
http://www.poynter.org/news/mediawire/376879/sun-times-ceo-exits-for-newhouse-
cleveland/
Blogger Robert Feder of Chicago has insight at http://www.robertfeder.com/2015/10/05/sun-times-ceo-timothy-knight-exits/
Thursday, October 01, 2015
The exodus continues
They said goodbye to Plain Dealer veterans D'Arcy Egan, Gayle Powell, Ron Rutti, Alison Grant and Clint O'Connor Wednesday night, Sept 30 , 2015, at Becky's bar on E. 18.
The five took the latest buyouts. A lot of experience in that group. D'Arcy was the outdoors writer, Clint the movie reviewer. Rutti ruled the city desk and Alison took on business. Gayle was a clerk.
The buyouts meant that no one had to be laid off.
The five took the latest buyouts. A lot of experience in that group. D'Arcy was the outdoors writer, Clint the movie reviewer. Rutti ruled the city desk and Alison took on business. Gayle was a clerk.
The buyouts meant that no one had to be laid off.
Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Doris O'Donnell dies
From The Plain Dealer:
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Doris O'Donnell, who covered everything from the Sam Sheppard murder case to the Hough riots during her long career as a Cleveland journalist, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at age 94.
Her death was reported by the Tribune-Review in Pennsylvania, where O'Donnell once worked.
She grew up in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood and joined the Cleveland News in 1944. O'Donnell began working for The Plain Dealer in 1960.
Columnist Brent Larkin wrote in 2009 that "O'Donnell was Cleveland's first female superstar reporter.
"She made her mark covering cops, courts, organized crime and a bit of local politics. Along the way, she won more local and state journalism awards -- by far -- than any woman before or since. No journalist in town had more sources. And none could be as tough, resourceful, even ruthless," Larkin wrote.
"Sure, I was ruthless," she told him. "But I was a nice ruthless."
She wrote about her career in an autobiography, "Front-Page Girl."
According to Richard Ellers, Doris was a protege of John Rees who was her City Editor at the News,and came to the PD, same as he did, when the News was folded.
Her death was reported by the Tribune-Review in Pennsylvania, where O'Donnell once worked.
She grew up in Cleveland's Old Brooklyn neighborhood and joined the Cleveland News in 1944. O'Donnell began working for The Plain Dealer in 1960.
Columnist Brent Larkin wrote in 2009 that "O'Donnell was Cleveland's first female superstar reporter.
"She made her mark covering cops, courts, organized crime and a bit of local politics. Along the way, she won more local and state journalism awards -- by far -- than any woman before or since. No journalist in town had more sources. And none could be as tough, resourceful, even ruthless," Larkin wrote.
"Sure, I was ruthless," she told him. "But I was a nice ruthless."
She wrote about her career in an autobiography, "Front-Page Girl."
According to Richard Ellers, Doris was a protege of John Rees who was her City Editor at the News,and came to the PD, same as he did, when the News was folded.
He sent her out to be a taxi driver during WW2.
The photo is from a PD alumni luncheon in 2011.
Here's the death notice:
Here's the death notice:
BEAUFAIT DORIS E BEAUFAIT (nee O'Donnell), age 94, died Sunday, September 27. Doris grew up in Cleveland. From the time she was a young girl, she knew that she wanted to be a journalist. In 1944 she joined the Cleveland News where she met fellow journalist and future husband, Howard Beaufait. In 1960 she joined the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Doris made her mark covering the courts, organized crime, police and local politics. Brent Larkin of the Plain Dealer called her 'the first female superstar reporter.' In 1984, she was inducted into the Press Club of Cleveland Hall of Fame. Doris is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard. Friends may call at the FERFOLIA FUNERAL HOME, 356 W. AURORA RD. (ST. RT. 82) SAGAMORE HILLS FOR VISITATION FRIDAY 2-4 AND 6-9 P.M. Family and friends are asked to gather at St. Mary Catholic Church, 340 N. Main Street, Hudson, Ohio Saturday for a Mass of Christian Burial to celebrate Doris' life at 1 p.m. www.cleveland.com/obits
Monday, August 24, 2015
Egger to Philadelphia Inquirer
According to Crane's, "Terry C.Z. Egger — the former publisher of The Plain Dealer who led the city’s effort to secure the Republican National Convention — has been named publisher of the parent company of the Philadelphia Inquirer."
Here's the link:
Recalling Hurricane Andrew
Today, Aug. 24, 2015, marks the 23th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew.
On the 20 year anniversary (2012), Bill Lucey, a former Plain Dealer library assistant, posted a Q & A with former Miami Herald editor Doug Clifton.
Thursday, July 09, 2015
July 31 alumni luncheon
PD Editorial Retirees & Expatriates
Casual unstructured lunch troupe
Gather for lunch on the last Fridays of January, April, July and October
Spouses and guests are always welcome
Luncheon July 31, 201
Saturday, June 27, 2015
Bob Roach died
Bob Roach, who retired in 1994 after 46 years at The Plain Dealer, died. He was 95. His last position at the PD was as Friday Magazine editor.
Here's the death notice from the paper:
ROACH ROBERT W. ROACH, age 95. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Beverly (nee Masch); dearest father of Brian (wife Laura); loving grandfather of Olivia and Samuel Roach. Bob was a Marine Corps Veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Adelbert College, Western Reserve University. Bob worked for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 46 years, retiring in 1994 as an editor. He had a lifelong love of tennis and a fondness for his '71 Chevy Malibu convertible. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Bob to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Funeral Service Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (BETWEEN RICHMOND AND BRAINARD) where the family will receive MONDAY, ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE TIME. Interment Aurora Cemetery. Please sign Guest Book at: www.schultemahonmurphy.com - See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?pid=175170669#sthash.EB5aw5Nz.dpuf
Here's the death notice from the paper:
ROACH ROBERT W. ROACH, age 95. Beloved husband of 53 years to the late Beverly (nee Masch); dearest father of Brian (wife Laura); loving grandfather of Olivia and Samuel Roach. Bob was a Marine Corps Veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Adelbert College, Western Reserve University. Bob worked for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 46 years, retiring in 1994 as an editor. He had a lifelong love of tennis and a fondness for his '71 Chevy Malibu convertible. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions in memory of Bob to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Funeral Service Monday, June 29, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the SCHULTE & MAHON-MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, 5252 MAYFIELD RD., LYNDHURST (BETWEEN RICHMOND AND BRAINARD) where the family will receive MONDAY, ONE HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICE TIME. Interment Aurora Cemetery. Please sign Guest Book at: www.schultemahonmurphy.com - See more at: http://obits.cleveland.com/obituaries/cleveland/obituary.aspx?pid=175170669#sthash.EB5aw5Nz.dpuf
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Got news?
Come on PD alums. We know you are up to something. So send us your news.
Traveling, gardening, moving? We're listening.
With art, please.
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Millie Matteucci dies
Always smiling Millie Matteucci died June 13, 2014 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve from lung cancer. She was the wife of former PD artist Vince Matteucci. She worked in features, mostly on the TV book. She was the Zelda often in the late Janet McCue's columns. She and Vince loved Las Vegas.
Here's the death notice:
Here's the death notice:
Millie Matteucci (nee Vedova) age 81. Dearly beloved wife of Vincent, loving mother of Anne Agozzino (Joe, deceased), Terry Koch (Doug), Toni Hyland-Romell (Rich Romell) and Gina Moore (Dan); adored grandmother of Lia Pickel (Micah), Charlie Agozzino, Rocky Agozzino, Lee Koch, Christian Koch, Danny Hyland (Michelle), Michael Hyland (Alicia), Vincent Hyland, Terry Hyland, Alex Moore, and Molly Moore and great grandmother of seven; dear aunt, cousin and friend of many. FAMILY WILL RECEIVE FRIENDS THURSDAY 4-8 PM AT CORRIGAN CRACIUN FUNERAL HOME, 20820 LORAIN RD., FAIRVIEW PARK. Relatives and friends are asked to meet for a Funeral Mass Friday at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 6928 Detroit Ave., Cleveland. Inurnment St. Joseph Cemetery in Avon. Family suggests donations to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church or Hospice of the Western Reserve. Online condolences at www.craciunfuneralhomes.com
Friday, June 12, 2015
Praise for Grandfather Darrell Holland
Emily Holland has written a piece on the Huffington Post about her grandfather Darrell Holland and the lessons she learned from this adventurous soul. Darrell was The PD's religion writer.
Read "6 Lessons my Adventurous Grandpa Taught Me About Life," at this site:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-holland/lessons-from-grandpa_b_7418200.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy+Living
Read "6 Lessons my Adventurous Grandpa Taught Me About Life," at this site:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/emily-holland/lessons-from-grandpa_b_7418200.html?utm_hp_ref=healthy-living&ir=Healthy+Living
Comment from Richard Ellers,
retired PD reporter:
"Every Grandpa
should have a Granddaughter like you, Emily.fr
You
have a good way with words, probably inheirited."
Monday, May 18, 2015
A little late but ...
Here's a link to the very well written obit about obit writer Alana Baranick who died April 10, 2015.
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/04/alana_baranick_brought_the_dea.html
And from the Chronicle Telegram:
An opportunity to extend your sympathies to the family of Alana Baranick will be held from 4 P.M. until 7 P.M., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, Ohio 44001.
Here's a link to the very well written obit about obit writer Alana Baranick who died April 10, 2015.
http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2015/04/alana_baranick_brought_the_dea.html
And from the Chronicle Telegram:
An opportunity to extend your sympathies to the family of Alana Baranick will be held from 4 P.M. until 7 P.M., Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, Ohio 44001.
Alana was born December 12, 1949 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the town of New Eagle and grew up in Monroeville. Eventually she moved to the Cleveland area. Chattanooga, Tennessee had been her home for the last 2 1/2 years. She worked locally at the Cleveland Plain Dealer from 1992 until 2008 where she excelled at writing obituaries. She co-authored a book with Jim Sheeler and Stephen Miller entitled “Life on the Death Beat: A Handbook for Obituary Writers.” Alana went on to write a regular column for the Elyria Chronicle Telegram called, “The Dash Between,” which ran from November 2009 until February 2012. Alana lost her battle with cancer April 10, 2015 in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Her art and craft of detailing the lives of those we have loved and lost will be greatly missed.
She leaves to cherish her memory her sons and their wives, Zack and Hollie Baranick of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Michael and April Baranick of Amherst; as well as two grandchildren.
Thursday, April 23, 2015
PD Editorial Retirees
& Expatriates
Casual unstructured lunch troupe
Gather for lunch on the last Fridays of
January,
April, July and October
Spouses and guests always welcome
NEXT
LUNCHEON: Noon, Friday,
April 24, 2015
PLACE: Carrie Cerrino’s Restaurant, 8922 Ridge
Road, North
Royalton
Royalton
MENU: Order off menu, including lunch plate
specials: chicken, trout, eggplant Parmesan and shrimp cakes. $9.25 to $11.25.
Check web page for more information and directions.
RSVP
by Tuesday, Jan. 21.
JoAnn Pallant
(440) 734-1923 or email japallant@sbcglobal.net
or Janet French
(216) 221-2318 or email jabfr519@cox.net
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Pauline Thoma dies
Pauline Thoma, who worked as a reporter for The Plain Dealer for 24 years and retired in 1993, died Sunday, Feb. 8. She was 96. Her newspaper career spanned 57 years, including years at the Press. She was among the group that started the quarterly lunches for retirees. She was also treasurer of the Press Club for 21 years and inducted into its Hall of Fame.
Services will be Saturday, Feb.14. Calling hours will be 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday Feb. 13. at Busch Funeral Home, Fairview Park.
Here's the link to the obit: http://buschfuneral.tributes.com/obituary/read/Pauline-J.-Thoma-102176236
Services will be Saturday, Feb.14. Calling hours will be 1-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Friday Feb. 13. at Busch Funeral Home, Fairview Park.
Here's the link to the obit: http://buschfuneral.tributes.com/obituary/read/Pauline-J.-Thoma-102176236
Saturday, January 17, 2015
January 30 is the next PD alumni luncheon
PD editorial retirees, alumni and spouses are invited to gather Jan. 30, 2015 at noon for lunch at the Emperor's Palace, 2136 Rockwell Ave., Cleveland. That's in the Old Chinatown area behind PD. Free parking across the street.
You can order off the Lunch Combination Plate menu. Most are $6.95 or $7.95 with choice of Rice and a Spring Roll.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, Jan. 28 to JoAnn Pallant (440) 734-1923 or japallant@sbcglobal.net or Janet French (216) 221-2318 or jabfr519@cox.net
Luncheons are on the last Fridays of January, April, July and October.
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