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JANUARY 2019 • Volume 13 - Issue 1 est. 2006 The Cliffs of Moher Calls Us Home PATRICK L. FALLON Donald (deceased); aunt and great-aunt March 17, 1934 - November 26, 2018 of many. In lieu of flowers, memorial Patrick L. Fallon, age 84, November SAFE HOME contributions may be made to the Na- EDITOR’S CORNER 26, 2018 peacefully tional MS Society, 6155 Rockside Road, at home surrounded Suite 202, Independence, OH 44131 or by his loving family. St. Joseph Academy, 3470 Rocky River Born on St. Patrick’s 2015. President, Shamrock Club, 2013; UNA M. ELLIS Dr., Cleveland, OH 44111. January 2019 Vol. 13 Issue 1 Day 1934. Graduate Chair, Greater Columbus Irish Cultural July 02, 1925 - December 12, 2018 Obituary courtesy of Chambers Funer- Looking into the New Year Founders of the Ohio State Foundation; Clann Na nGael honor- UNA M. ELLIS (nee McCaughey), age al Homes. www.chambersfuneral.com Cliff Carlson & John O’Brien, Jr. he Irish community is losing too From Christmas Christmas party in December. It was the University. Past ee 2019; Columbus St. Patrick’s Day 93, (native of Skerries, Publisher many heroes. We can’t stop the season right first time some of our columnists and John O’Brien Jr. Owner of Columbus Parade Grand Marshal 2017; Shamrock Dublin, Ireland). Be- ROGER STAUNTON WEIST T Editor John O’Brien Jr. march of time, or the pain that comes through St. support staff have met in person. I loved Design/Production Christine Hahn Marble Products, Club Irishman of the Year 2006. Active loved wife of 69 years August 13, 1952 - December 13, 2018 with it. Patrick Fallon of Columbus Patrick’s Day, seeing the interaction and the laugh- Website Rich Croft @VerticalLift 1972 President of The Shamrock Club in the Charity Newsies. He chose a life to John J.; mother of Roger Stanton Weist, one of the passed away November 26th. He was a the musical ter. Twelve years gone, and we are just Columnists and Member of the Brothers Club. Pat of recovery in December 2004, and Dr. John Ellis (Julie), most beloved members of Cleve- tough, proud Irishman, with a tender offerings are getting started. Akron Irish Lisa O’Rourke and Kay travelled to all 50 States and 5 since has helped many others. Preced- Brian (deceased) land’s Irish community, passed away heart for those putting in the work. He varied, frequent If you know of someone looking for a At Home Abroad Regina Costello continents including Ireland 29 times. ed in death by his parents John D. and (Eileen) and Kath- on Dec. 13, 2018. always was encouraging to me with and full of great great part-time job that pays well and is Behind the Hedge John O’Brien, Jr. Preceded in death by his parents Agnes Ellen Connor; son J.D., wife Annie leen (deceased); Blowin’ In Susan Mangan Roger’s tireless Cleveland Irish Fest, the paper and my joy and mem- very time flexible, or seeking an intern- Cleveland Irish Francis McGarry and Joe and brother Jim, daughter-in- Luken Hall. Survived by daughters, grandmother of efforts advocating books, and endlessly supportive. The ory creating ship where they have real responsibility Cleveland Comhra Bob Carney law Brenda, grandson Rory. Survived Colleen (John) Williams and Erin (Ed) Elliot, Jennifer, Christine and Tatyana; for Irish human and obit is within; may he rest in peace; may moments. Set and opportunity to learn and grow, we Columbus Irish Maureen Ginley by his wife of 61 years, Mary “Kay” Winemiller; siblings, Steve, Kathleen great-grandmother of four; sister of the civil rights and his Crossword Puzzle Linda Fulton Burke his family find solace in how much he aside a little of are looking for an advertising account Fields of Glory Vincent Beach Malone Fallon; sons, Tim (Lorie), Ter- Reardon, Jeff, Pete, Leslie Aymes, Mary late Maureen Wathall; aunt, great-aunt unparalleled passion is loved. John Connor of Columbus, the leftover (ha, ha, I know) Christmas rep and three interns. They can reach Heart of the Issue Bob Carney ry, Kelly and Patrick (Becky); grand- Hill, Michael, and Suzanne Taggart; and friend of many. Una was hon- for Irish culture and Una Ellis of Cleveland, Rodger Fallon of money and check out live music near me at [email protected]. Illuminations J. Michael Finn children, Hillary (C.J.), Bryan, Daniel, grandchildren, Brendan and Paddy ored as the 2013 United Irish Societies music, earned the Cleveland and the mighty Roger Weist you. Your support in person is more We are all looking forward to meeting Madigan Muses Marilyn Madigan Katie (Treyce), Sean, Connor, Michaela, Williams, and Eleanor Winemiller; Mother of the Year for the Cleveland WRUW FM 91.1 Off Shelf/On This Day Terry Kenneally all went home to God too. All were not- important than ever. the new Ohio Centre Rose of Tralee, Out of the Mailbag John O’Brien, Jr. Siobhan and their mother, Sandee Mur- many nieces, nephews, family mem- St. Patrick’s Day Parade. She was a music director and ed for their dedication to serving others, So looking forward to Scythian, Dub- being selected February 16th. The TaraTrips Tara Quinn phy, Ciara, Matthew, Ean and Aidan, bers, and friends. The family welcomes longtime Irish dance teacher and was Beyond the Pale radio host countless and the laughter that always lurked lin City Ramblers and High Kings visits, experience of being the Ohio Rose has Terry From Derry Terry Boyle great-grandson, Camden; sister-in-law, contributions in his memory to Charity inducted into the North American Feis honors, awards and accolades. - can you imagine this group, singing, as well as the unending blessings of lo- dramatically altered and broadened the Toledo Irish Maury Collins Dorothy Fallon; numerous nieces, Newsies, 4300 Indianola Ave., Colum- Commission Hall of Fame and was a Co- founder of the Ohio MacBride Young & irish Mary Kate Campbell dancing, telling stories … let loose the cally based bands here in Ohio, who are life of every Rose I have spoken to. The nephews, cousins and many friends in bus OH 43214 (charitynewsies.org), or longtime adjudicator for the United Principles Coalition, Roger earned the Irish wit! equally as gifted and entertaining, and current Ohio Rose, Erin Stefancin, has a OhioIANews is published monthly Columbus, South Florida and espe- the Greater Columbus Irish Cultural States, Canada and Ireland. distinction as a prominent and trusted (12 issues a year) on the first day of each month. I greatly enjoyed Derek Warfield & add such joy to our music scene all year retrospective of her year within; you will Subscription is by first class mail. cially in Ft. Myers. To sign the on-line Foundation, P.O. Box 164412, Colum- Obituary courtesy of Chambers Funer- voice in support of enactment of the The Young Wolfe Tones show at Mu- long. Out & About Ohio on pages 26 & see what I mean. The Impact will last the 1 year $36, 2 years at $70, 3 years $100. register book and view memorial video, bus, OH 43216. al Homes. www.chambersfuneral.com MacBride Principles, engaging with sic Box, and Tomaseen Foley’s Celtic 27 give a great listing for what’s hap- rest of her life. To subscribe go online at OhioIANews.com, or please visit www.MaederQuintTiberi. national and international dignitaries Christmas at Medina Performing Arts pening, when and where to help budget Lat but not least, congratulations to all Email us at [email protected], or call us at com RODGER FALLON SHEILA A. MCNALLY and organizations, including President Center. It was the launch of the winter those left over Christmas dollars. the Irish dancers and schools that com- 216.647.1144 or mail to address below. 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