Cleveland Congressman Dennis Kucinich's youngest sister, Beth Ann Kucinich, passed away on Tuesday. A proud Army veteran, Beth Ann passed away on Veteran's Day at Veteran's Hospital in Cleveland following a battle with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

As she struggled to survive on life support, Beth Ann's family was by her side during the three week ordeal. She was 48 years old.

Beth Ann Kucinich served in the US Army at Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. She had a great love art and music, and was equally talented in both areas. She also loved to draw, and was an avid fan of heavy metal music.

Her oldest brother, Dennis Kucinich, said:

"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."

Beth Ann was the mother of Asher; the beloved sister of Dennis, Frank, Gary, Teressa, Larry, and the late Perry Kucinich, and a dear aunt and 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