James C Rochford Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James C Rochford of Rocky River, Ohio, who passed away on November 21, 2025 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Thomas Rochford and Violet Rochford. He is survived by: his children, James Rochford Jr. (Barb) and Mary Hernon (Mark); his son-in-law Jeff Lowe; his grandchildren, Megan, Nora, Owen, Allison and Liam; his siblings, Kathy Rochford, Jack Rochford (Debbie) and Tom Rochford (Kathy); his wife Clara Rochford; his daughter Marlene Rochford; and his sister Noreen Rochford Mannen.
Visitation was held on Monday, November 24th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM. A Mass of Christian burial was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM at the St. Christopher Church (20141 Detroit Rd, Rocky River, OH 44116). A committal service was held on Tuesday, November 25th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 12:45 PM at the St Joseph Cemetery (32789 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH 44011).
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: • Heartland Hospice, 6700 Rockside Rd., Suite 300, Independence, OH 44131,• Ames Family Hospice House, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, OH 44145.