Stephanie Tubbs Jones -- 1949-2008

Northeast Ohio and the city of Cleveland have lost a truly great woman with the passing of Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones (D-OH) this evening. The family issued the following statement:

Tubbs Jones Family, Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic

August 20, 2008 - 6:40 p.m.

"Throughout the course of the day and into this evening, Congresswoman Tubbs Jones' medical condition declined. Medical doctors and neurosurgeons from Huron Hospital and Cleveland Clinic sadly report that at 6:12 p.m. Congresswoman Stephanie Tubbs Jones died.

She dedicated her life in public service to helping others and will continue to do so through organ donations.

Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time."

The thoughts and prayers of us all are with the family of Stephanie Tubbs Jones this evening.

You may sign the online condolence Guest Book at Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer.



Comments welcome,

Pat McGovern

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