Loretta A. Bales

She was a devoted teacher and Jazz enthusiast!

She was a dedicated teacher and true Jazz lover.

Loretta was a fine, accomplished woman and dedicated teacher. She did much to support Jazz music in Northeast Ohio. I learned much from her. Sincerely, Gail Stephany. NOJS member

Loretta, Peter and I miss you so much! We had such wonderful times with you. Madam Secretary, your commitment to our nonprofit, Joy Through Music, Inc., was so much appreciated. We will always love you dear friend!

We think of you often Loretta. We had some wonderful times together! We are honored to have known you, you were an incredible woman. Loved our double dates with you and dear Richard. We are so very thankful for our time together on this earth.

Rest In Peace Loretta
With Love, Deb & Peter

Excellent Woman! Hard working, creative, sensitive and dear friend-in-jazz.

Dear Family of Loretta, I feel honored to have attended a recent Christmas Eve get-together with your Mother. Her many hours of service for the Northeast Ohio Jazz Society remind me of how much I admired Loretta's idealism. She believed in the potential of each child and how much cultural diversity is an important part of education. God Bless a truly admirable woman! I will miss her. Sincerely, Gail Stephany

Tim, Sharon and Diana, We celebrate your mom's life. She helped me become an avid reader as a young man. Her smile was always a welcome sight. She will be missed.