Beth Ann Kucinich

Washington D.C., Nov 11 -

Proud Army Veteran, Beth Ann Kucinich, beloved youngest sister of Congressman Dennis Kucinich, died today, Veteran's Day, at Veteran's Hospital in Cleveland, after a battle with acute respiratory distress syndrome. She was 48 years old. Her family was at her side throughout the three-week ordeal, as she struggled to survive while on life support.

Beth Ann Kucinich served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky.  A talented musician as well as an artist, she sold many of her works of art to her fellow veterans at the Brecksville Veterans Center.  Her specialty was drawing famous cartoon characters for friends and loved ones on special occasions.

An avid heavy metal fan, she attended many local area concerts and practiced her own music with a guitar, with an extraordinary impression of Janis Joplin.

"She was pure love.  Every action, every sentiment, every piece of art, every word she spoke was an expression of love. Beth Ann was our family's angel, our 'Heavy Metal Angel'.

"Our brother, Perry passed away last December. Beth Ann never got over Perry's sudden passing.  The two had been inseparable. She talked about Perry constantly and she longed to be with him," said her eldest brother Dennis.

She was the beloved mother of Asher; treasured sister of Dennis, Frank, Gary, Teresa, Larry, and the late Perry Kucinich; and dear aunt and a great aunt.

The Kucinich family will receive visitors at Golubski Funeral Home, 6500 Fullerton Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, November 12, 4pm to 9pm, and on Thursday from 9:30 am until 11:00. The funeral service will begin at 11:00 am, with interment at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland.

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