Loretta Higgins
“Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.” – Proverbs 31:31
Loretta Higgins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away on Feb. 4, 2025, at the age of 99.
She was born on June 24, 1925, in Gates Mills, to parents Walter and Agnes Krupinski.
Loretta married her childhood sweetheart, Robert, on June 7, 1947, and they remained married for 66 years until Robert’s passing on July 30, 2013. Together, they built a house in Russell Township in 1955 and lived there for 59 years.
Loretta and Robert’s descendants are children Jim, Peggy, Mya, Donna and Tim. Their grandchildren are Maureen, Sonya, Michelle, Jimmy, Billy, Chris, Jessica, Jonathan, Johnny, Bobby, Amber, Paul, Jason, Ryan and Casey. Their great-grandchildren are Joey, Sam, AJ, Charlie, Devonie, Denae, Caston, Kenzie, Johnny and Keegan.
Loretta was an avid traveler, having visited all 50 states and several foreign countries.
She was a passionate gardener, card player and golfer. She loved music and dance. She helped countless people through her involvement in the Al-Anon Program.
Loretta was warm, generous, funny, the life of the party, and met life’s challenges with dignity and courage.
Although Loretta is gone, she will live in our hearts forever.
Services will be held privately among her family.
