Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
Date of Passing | Feb 04, 2011 |
About | CORTLAND - Claire Haines Wise, 55, of Cortland, passed away Friday, Feb. 4, 2011, at Hospice House in Poland after a long battle with cancer. Claire was born April 24, 1955, in Warren, the daughter of William and Tazuko Sawai Haines Sr. She was a 1973 graduate of Howland High School. Claire was employed by Humility of Mary Health Partners at their St. Joseph and St. Elizabeth Hospitals. She was an avid Cleveland Indians fan and also enjoyed cooking, reading and music. Claire leaves her companion, William Fischer Jr. of Vienna; two children, Kathleen R. Wise and Alexander J. Wise of Cortland; and three brothers, Glen R. (Sandy) Haines of Howland, Ronald Haines of Willoughby and Lori (Kathy) Haines of Niles. In addition to her parents, Claire was preceded in death by a brother, William Haines Jr. Calling hours will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday and from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday at Sinchak & Sons Funeral Home in Warren. The funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Burial will take place at Howland Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice House, 9803 Sharrott Road, Poland, Ohio 44514 |