Eternal rest grant unto him, O lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. may the souls of all the faithfully departed, Through the mercy of god, Rest in Peace
Raymond J. McGann MAY 15, 1950 – MARCH 5, 2026
RAYMOND J. McGANN, age 75, retired Cleveland Police Officer Badge #412, beloved husband of the late Debra Ann (nee Kiena); son of the late Marie (nee Carey) and Raymond McGann; brother of Daniel (Kris) and the late Michael John McGann; uncle of Rebecca Betz (Ryan), Brandy Roth (Tim) and Gary Ernest; great-uncle of Grayson Betz; dear cousin of Bob McGann, Sr. and Bob McGann (Lyndsi); cherished “Grampy Ray” of Emberly and Robert Fox and Arlo McGann; beloved cousin and dear friend of many. Ray was a devoted member of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Boland/Berry Division, in Cleveland, Ohio and the Retired Irish Police Society (RIPS). Passed away unexpectedly March 5, 2026. Memorial contributions are suggested to the NICU at Rainbow
MARY CHAMBERS NOVEMBER 24, 1939 – MARCH 6, 2026
MARY CHAMBERS (née Masterson), native of Saula West, Achill, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Beloved wife of the late Patrick J. “Paddy”, native of Shramore, Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland; loving mother of Sheila, Eileen Boland (Brendan), Thomas (Lisa), and Theresa. Daughter of the late Martin “Gaffer” and Celia (née Cattigan). Cherished Nana of Brendan, Mary, Celia, Bridget, and Kate Boland; Jillian O’Brien (Raymond) and Patrick Chambers. Dear sister of Brian “Bernie” Masterson (deceased) (Breege), Bridget Patten (deceased) (Mícheál), Sheila Cafferkey (Seamus), and Catherine Cussen (Martin), and the late Martin Masterson, all of Ireland; aunt of many. Beloved cousin/sister Edna Masterson Doyle. Passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2026. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Monastery of the Poor Clares 3501 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, OH. 44111.
Ar dheis Dé go raibha anam dílis. (May his faithful soul be on the right side of God)
*John is a Founder and the Publisher and Editor of iIrish (2006); a Founder and Deputy Director of Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival for more than 35 years (1982); Founder of Speak Irish Cleveland (2010); A Founder of The Greater Cleveland An Gorta Mor Stone (2000); an archivist, spokesman, emcee, Spoken Word presenter and author of five books, so far.
