Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God,
rest in peace.
Dan Coughlin
(September 17, 1938 – October 6, 2024)
Dan Coughlin, 86, passed away peacefully at home in Rocky River, Ohio, on October 6.
Beloved husband of the late Madelyn Louise (nee Kramer), and father of four adoring children: Joseph Daniel (Jeana); John Patrick (Hallie); Michael Francis of Marysville, Ohio; and Mary Bridget Jeffery (Brian) of Park City, Utah. Loving grandfather of 15: Danny, Grace, Evy, Tommy, Emmett, Finn, Jack, Annie, Maggie, Ben, Mollie, John, Cora, Joy and James. Devoted brother of Ruth Andrews (Craig, dec.) and Cathy Breninghouse (Bill, dec.). Proud uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Dan was born to Arthur Coughlin and Ruth Strain in the Collinwood neighborhood, grew up in Lakewood and raised his family in Rocky River. He attended St. Edward High School, the University of Notre Dame, and served two years in the U.S. Army.
A sports journalist whose career spanned seven decades, starting with The Plain Dealer, then for 40 years as a broadcaster for WJW Channel 8. His recognitions include the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame, the Press Club of Cleveland Journalism Hall of Fame and the St. Edward High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He won an Emmy award and was twice named Ohio sportswriter of the year. He served and supported countless community organizations with his time and talent.
Donations in Dan’s name are welcomed at St. Edward High School (sehs.net/giving) or St. Angela Merici School.
*Obituary courtesy of McGorray-Hanna Funeral Homes
Tommy Weir
(January 2, 1957 – September 12, 2024)
THOMAS WEIR, age 67, passed away September 12, 2024, in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved son of the late Celia (nee McFadden) and Gerry; loving brother of Mike (Pauline) and Mary Kessler (Jim); father of Andrew; uncle of Mike Brazis, Nicole, Kelly and Aidan. After retiring from the Cleveland Fire Dept., he spent the past 20 years enjoying Ireland. Relatives and friends gathered for Tommy’s Memorial Mass, celebrated by Fr. Pat Spicer, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the West Side Irish American Club with a reception and endless stories interrupted by laughter.
