Busch Funeral and Crematory Services in Avon Lake, OH

James W Miller

October 5, 1959 - May 8, 2013

James W. Miller, 53 of Avon Lake, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2013. He was born October 5, 1959 in Cheshire, CT. Jim graduated from Rocky River High School in 1977. He was a retired North Olmsted fire fighter and paramedic for 25 years. Jim was a member of the Cleveland Yachting Club. He loved to just relax on his boat, "Miller Time" with his dog Binky. His survivors include his wife, Eva ...
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Margaret Ann Chisholm

September 26, 1946 - May 6, 2013

Margaret Ann Chisholm (nee Stuart), 66 of Westlake for the last 30 years and formerly of Rocky River, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 6, 2013 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1946 in Cleveland. Margaret graduated from Magnificat High School in 1964 and furthered her education at Ohio University where she received a Bachelor's Degree. After graduation Margaret worked as a...
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Mark A. Delili

March 21, 1965 - May 2, 2013

MARK A. DELILI, 48, of Avon Lake passed away from a sudden illness on Thursday, May 2, 2013. He was born March 21, 1965, to his parents, Charles and Carol Delili in Massilon, Ohio. Later they moved to Avon Lake where Mark was raised and graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1983. Mark worked as an assembler for the Ford Motor Company, Avon Lake for 21 years; and he was a member of UAW Local...
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Donna M. Bartniski

June 15, 1953 - May 2, 2013

Donna M. Bartniski, (nee Schmeichel), age 59. Wife, lover and best friend for 35-plus years of David (Bart) Bartniski. Loving daughter of Emil Schmeichel and Lillian Schmeichel (deceased). Dear sister of Sandra Tuwalski and James (Peg) Streck. Sister-in-law of Eraina (Jack) Gessic of Lodi and Burt (Susie) Bartniski of Waxhaw, NC. Dear aunt of Sherri Mayhugh, Michelle (Jim) Roth, Jennifer ...
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Eskel Kitchen, Jr.

September 28, 1939 - April 25, 2013

Eskel Kitchen, Jr. 73, beloved husband of Betty; loving father of Charles Kitchen and Julie Milkie (Todd); dedicated grandfather of Jacob and Kyle Milkie, Colleen Stanton and Lauren Restrepo; Mary Stanton mother of Colleen and Lauren; loyal brother of Margie Craft, Max Kitchen, and Susan McGlothen. Preceded in death by brother Jackie Kitchen and parents. Memorials may be forwarded to Crossroads...
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James C Cannon

January 22, 1948 - April 15, 2013

James C. Cannon, 65 of Sheffield Lake, formerly of Sheffield passed away, suddenly, Monday, April 15, 2013 at EMH Regional Medical Center. He was born January 22, 1948 in Cleveland. Mr. Cannon was a 1966 graduate of Brookside High School. He worked for US Steel, Lorain and Tappan and for the past 29 years had worked as a special fabricator for Invacare, Elyria. Mr. Cannon was a member of VFW...
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Lisa M. Reitz

October 28, 1964 - April 12, 2013

Lisa M. Reitz (nee Selmon), 48 of Avon Lake, formerly of Strongsville, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013 at The Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake, after a year and a half battle with lung cancer. Lisa was born October 28, 1964 in the Bronx, NY and had lived in Avon Lake the past 8 years. Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Bowling Green State University and...
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David M Bates

January 12, 1925 - April 6, 2013

David M. Bates, 88, a resident of Avon Lake for ten years, formerly of Arlington, Virginia, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2013. He was born on January 12, 1925 in Arlington, VA. Dave graduated from Western High School in Washington, DC and The George Washington University where he earned a Bachelor of Science in History. Dave's true passion and calling was teaching. Dave taught school in Fairfax...
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Bryan Kyle Wedell

June 5, 1990 - April 5, 2013

Bryan Kyle Wedell, 22 of Avon Lake passed away unexpectedly at his home Friday, April 5, 2013. Bryan was born June 5, 1990 in Cleveland and was a lifelong resident of Avon Lake. He was a graduate of Avon Lake High School Class of 2009 and attended Lorain County Community College. He was employed the past three years as a plumber with Avon Lake Plumbing. He was a member of Holy Spirit Church,...
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Catherine F. Green

December 24, 1917 - April 4, 2013

Catherine Green (nee Coghlan), 95, of Lakewood and formerly of Avon Lake passed away Thursday, April 4, 2013 at her home. She was born December 24, 1917 in Cleveland, OH the daughter of the late Francis and Helen Coghlin (nee McHale). She was employed as a Teller at National City Bank for 15 years before retireing. Catherine founded the Greater Cleveland Genealogical Society. The first...
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George Leo Rafter

August 10, 1916 - April 2, 2013

George Leo Rafter, 96 of Avon Lake for the past six years and formerly of Bay Village for 34 years, passed away peacefully at home Tuesday April 2, 2013. Mr. Rafter was born in Brooklyn, New York on August 10, 1916. He was a graduate of Brooklyn Preparatory High School, Brooklyn NY. After graduation from high school he enlisted in the US Army with the Army Air Corp and was assigned to...
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Linda S. Jimison

December 9, 1949 - March 31, 2013

Graduate of Euclid High School. Studied Radiolog at Euclid General Hospital. Worked Specialty Medical Services, Lorain. Accomplished - cross stitch and knitting. Survived by father, Keith D., Avon Lake; siblings James (Donna), Auburn Twp., Dee Wesley (Frankie), Lexington, KY, & Keith Jr. (Donna), Parma. Nieces and nephews, Dawn Peltor, Mark Jimison, Pamela "PJ" Crowley, Erin Ballantyn,...
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Blanche Marie Pappa

March 29, 2013

BLANCHE MARIE PAPPA, (nee Kersulis), 90, wife of the late Adam, dear mother of Debra Kula (Mark), grandmother of Taylor and Olivia, sister of Donald Kersulis and the late Chester, Helen, and Stella. Passed away Friday, March 29, 2013. Memorials may be forwarded to New Life Hospice, 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053. Memorial Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 410 Lear Road, Avon Lake on...
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Lynn H. Bolling

March 5, 1943 - March 29, 2013

Lynn H. Bolling, 70 of Avon Lake, formerly of North Ridgeville, passed away, Friday, March 29, 2013 after a long battle with cancer. Lynn was born March 5, 1943 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon Lake for 30 years. Lynn was a graduate of Bay High School and following graduation enlisted in the US Marine Corp. He was the owner of Bolling Oven and Machine Co., Avon, for over 40 years...
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Charles Frederick Hammer

March 10, 1933 - March 26, 2013

Charles F. "Chuck" Hammer, 80, of Avon Lake, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013 at the Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake. Chuck was born March 10, 1933 in Lafayette, OH. He graduated from Waynesfield High School in 1951 and then served in The US Navy Air Wing during the Korean War. He continued his education at The Ohio State University where he graduated in 1961 with a Bachelors Degree in...
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Shirley B Rogers

June 29, 1929 - March 16, 2013

Shirley graduated from ALHS in 1947 and BGU in 1951 with a Business Degree. She loved her afghan hounds and cats. She was a Lorain Women's Bowling Association Hall of Famer, for her performance. She also enjoyed playing golf and tennis. Survived by her sons David E. Rogers and Mark G. Rogers; sister Priscilla Kleir; and brother, Dale Beetler. Preceded in death by husband Roger L. Rogers whom she...
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Timothy Joseph McDonough

May 19, 1961 - March 12, 2013

Timothy Joseph McDonough, 51 of Bay Village, formerly of Fairview Park, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 12, 2013 due to complications from a stroke suffered in 2007. Tim was born May 19, 1961 in Fairview Park and lived in Bay Village the past 16 years. Tim was a 1979 graduate of Fairview High School. He then attended the Ohio State University for two years before venturing west...
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John Charles Collins

August 30, 1925 - February 23, 2013

John Charles Collins, 87, a longtime resident of Berea passed away Saturday, February 23, 2013 at the Bradley Bay Health Center, Bay Village following a lengthy illness. He was born August 30, 1925 in Barnard, Missouri and graduated as valedictorian from Fortescue High School, Fortescue, Missouri. He joined the Merchant Marine and later enlisted in the Army as a medic during World War II. He...
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Dolores M Cowfer

June 29, 1945 - February 16, 2013

Dolores M. Cowfer (nee Martin) 67 of Avon Lake formerly of Medina, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born June 29, 1945 in Tarentum, PA and had lived in Avon Lake the past 18 years. Dolores was a graduate of Plum High School, Plum Borough, PA. She worked as an office assistant for Westinghouse in PA and then as a sale...
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Myrtle "Pat" Grove

April 1, 1932 - February 2, 2013

Myrtle P. "Pat" Grove (nee Russell), age 80, passed away unexpectedly at Medina Hospital in Medina, OH on Saturday, February 2, 2013. She was born April 1, 1932 in Acosta, PA and had resided in Avon Lake for the past 52 years. Pat was employed for 20 years at St. John West Shore in Central Supply. She was a longtime member of College Heights Baptist Church, Elyria. She enjoyed bowling,...
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Martin R Stroh

September 7, 1956 - January 27, 2013

Martin R. Stroh, 56, of Solon, formerly of Avon Lake passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013. He was born on September 7, 1956 in Lorain. Martin graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1975 where he played baseball and basketball. Martin attended Lorain County Community College and then went to Kent State University where he received his Bachelor's Degree. Martin is survived by his parents;...
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Ruth Weiland

April 21, 1922 - January 21, 2013

Ruth K. Weiland (nee Hogrefe), 90, resident of Avon Lake for 67 years, passed away at Arden Courts, Westlake, on Monday, January 21, 2013 after a lengthy illness. She was born April 21, 1922 in Amherst. She was an active member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake since 1948 and was the last adult charter member of the church. Ruth taught Sunday School for over twenty five years...
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Rita (nee Skompinski) Scott

February 10, 1940 - January 17, 2013

Rita Scott (nee Skompinski), 72 of Sheffield Lake, formerly of Buffalo, NY passed away, Thursday, January 17, 2013 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following a short illness. Rita was born February 10, 1940 in Buffalo, NY and had lived in Sheffield Lake for 40 years. Rita was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary High School, Buffalo. She worked as a customer service associate at...
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Ruth B. (nee Hraby) Minich

November 16, 1917 - January 1, 2013

Ruth B. Minich, (nee Hraby), 95, beloved wife of the late George Minich; loving mother of Corey Niebes (Jim, deceased), and Wayne Minich (Sue); devoted grandmother of Heather, Shannon, Erin, David, Blake, Dane and Kirsten; great-grandmother of Jackson, Owen, Finn, Isabella, Cooper, Caiden, Marin, Connor, Teagan, Alex, Brynn, J, Kahni (deceased), Bryson, Kaia, and Brennan; dear sister of Betty...
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Denis Linn Kuebler

January 13, 1926 - December 31, 2012

Dr. Denis L. Kuebler, 86, of Avon Lake passed away on Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. John Medical Center. Dr. Kuebler was born in Norwalk, OH on January 13, 1926. He graduated from St. Paul High School in Norwalk. Dr. Kuebler was a WWII Army Veteran where he served in the battle of Okinawa and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Following his service, he graduated from Western...
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Doris M. Swanson

February 11, 1921 - December 25, 2012

Doris Mae Swanson (nee Lundberg), 91, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon. Mrs. Swanson was born in Canton, Ohio, but spent her adult life in Avon Lake. She enjoyed cooking, baking and gardening; and was a member of the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake and the Swedish Vasa Club of Vermilion. Mrs. Swanson was a homemaker and...
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Mary Grace Yurmanovich

October 9, 1920 - December 25, 2012

Mary Grace Yurmanovich (nee Conti), 92 of Avon Lake passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 following a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born on October 9, 1920 in Lilly, PA. Mary Grace was an assembler at Lorain Products, a homemaker, and worked for Novotny Catering. She was a graduate from Lilly High School in Lilly, PA. She was an active member at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Avon Lake. ...
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John J. Gannon

December 15, 1938 - December 24, 2012

John J. Gannon, 74 of Naples, Florida, formerly of Bay Village, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 24, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. Mr. Gannon was employed as a consultant for KPMG, where he worked for 24 years. He also served for 22 years in the United State Marine Corp before retiring with the rank of Colonel. He was a member of the Westwood Country Club, Rocky River, Ohio and the...
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Carolyn M. "Carol" Muzychak

October 29, 1946 - December 18, 2012

Carolyn M. "Carol" Muzychak (nee Todd), 66 of Avon Lake, beloved wife of James; loving mother of Paul, Nicholas (Carrie), and Monica; devoted grandmother of Nicholas, Ella, Ann, and Maxwell; dear sister of Catherine (dec), Barbara (dec), Elizabeth (Jack), Warren (Vicki), and Ronald (Nancy). Passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to Hospice of the...
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Carol J. Krasin

December 15, 1947 - December 15, 2012

CAROL JEAN KRASIN 1947 - 2012 Carol Jean (nee-Gage) Krasin, born December 15, 1947 in Hammond, Indiana to Robert and Elizabeth Gage, died peacefully at home in Avon Lake, surrounded by her family after a long 2 year battle with colon cancer. Carol is survived by her daughter, Kristin Elizabeth Markell, son, Sean Thomas Krasin, granddaughter, Delainey Elizabeth Krasin, and loving husband of...
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Ronald R. "Ron" Schroeder

April 20, 1946 - December 13, 2012

Ronald R. "Ron" Schroeder, 66 of Avon Lake, beloved husband of Marilyn S. (nee Simmons); loving father of Lisa (Jon) Falkenstein and Neil (Colleen) Schroeder; devoted papaw of Caleb, Grace, Keegan, Kaia, Finn, and Eden; dear brother of William Owen, Michael L. and his late sister Connie Borgman; uncle and friend to many. U.S. Air Force Veteran. Passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. ...
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Alan Jeffery Tran

December 10, 1948 - December 12, 2012

Alan J. Tran, 64 of Sheffield Lake passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. Alan was born in Elyria on December 10, 1948 and raised in Grafton. He graduated from Grafton High School and served in the U.S. Army, he bravely fought for his country during the Vietnam War. Alan was employed as a letter carrier for the United States Postal...
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Leslie Jean (nee Liptak) Nelson

December 13, 1954 - December 12, 2012

Leslie Jean Nelson (nee Liptak), 57 of Lakewood passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at ManorCare Health Services in Parma. Leslie was born in Cleveland on December 13, 1954 and graduated from Parma High School in 1972. She worked for the Department of Immigration and Naturalization at the Federal Building in Cleveland for 26 years. Leslie was the past president of the Rainbow Wranglers...
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Fred Rump

December 21, 1931 - December 7, 2012

Fred Rump, Korean War Army Veteran and owner of Fred Rump Contact Lens Lab. member The American Legion. He is survived by his wife Dolores (nee Blackburn) Rump; children Michael Rump of Westlake, Ronnie Rump of Westlake, and Connie Forsmark of Avon Lake; grandchildren Jasen Sokol, Lauren Rump, and Halle Rump; and brother James Rump of Berea. He is preceded in death by his parents Lawrence...
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Joseph P. Ronan

September 14, 1931 - December 4, 2012

Joseph P. Ronan, Jr., 81 of Westlake, formerly of Las Vegas passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Bradley Bay Health Center following a brief illness. Joseph was born in Saginaw, MI on September 14, 1931. He was an Air Force Veteran, serving in the Korean War, and a member of the Air Police. Joseph was a member of the American Legion and an avid car enthusiast. He is survived by his...
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Eugene C. Andrews

December 23, 1924 - December 3, 2012

Eugene C. Andrews, age 87, of Avon Lake, OH died on Monday, December 3, after a long illness. Beloved son of Frank and Katherine (both deceased); loving brother of Gerry Walter and the following deceased: Virginia Kopf, Marie Kopf, Francis, Charles Leroy and Lawrence Andrews; dear uncle and great-uncle. U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Prayer service Monday, December 10 at 9:15am with a Mass...
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Arwilda "Cleo" (nee Doverspike) Graham

April 12, 1934 - December 2, 2012

Arwilda J. "Cleo" Graham (nee Doverspike), 78 of North Ridgeville, formerly of Avon Lake passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 surrounded by family and friends at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Cleo was born in Du Bois, PA on April 12, 1934 and graduated from Du Bois Area High School in 1952. On August 24, 1956 she married her sweetheart, Bob Graham. She was a supervisor for PA Bell....
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Ellanore R. (nee Thomas) Picken

April 8, 1924 - December 1, 2012

Ellanore R. Picken (nee Thomas), 88, beloved wife of 66 years of John; sister of Lillian Eberhart, Tommie Bear & brother Ronald Thomas; mother of Thomas & Kathe Picken, Janet & Ronald Pallinger, Robert & Leslie Picken, Nancy May, Pamela & Denis Strang & John Picken. Grandmother of Dawn Picken, Heather Picken, Corey Pallinger, Ryan Pallinger, Julie & Jason Eaton, Conor & Katherine Picken, Tyson...
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Dimitri L. LaZaroff

July 6, 1925 - November 27, 2012

Dimitri L. LaZaroff, 87 of Avon Lake, OH formerly of Rochester Hills, MI passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Metro Health Medical Center. Dimitri was born in Detroit on July 6, 1925. He was a WWII Veteran where he served with the Army Air Corp as a pilot. Dimitri was a self-employed photographer and business owner of LaZaroff Photography. He earned his Master of Photography from the...
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Theresa M. "Terri" (nee Forthofer) Horwedel

January 15, 1928 - November 24, 2012

Theresa M. Horwedel, (nee Forthofer) 84, of Avon Lake, who was a lifelong resident of Avon and Avon Lake, passed away, Saturday, November 24, 2012 at home in the company of her loving family. The wife of the late Lester "Bud" Horwedel of Avon Lake and daughter of Sophia (Oster) and Jacob Forthofer, she was one of eight brothers and sisters. Her parents were the forefather pioneers in the...
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Craig Paul Steiner

April 11, 1989 - November 22, 2012

Craig Paul Steiner, 23 of Lakewood, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away suddenly at home, Thursday, November 22, 2012. Craig was born April 11, 1989 in Cleveland and attended Avon Lake High School. Craig enjoyed travel and had as a goal to visit every one of the 50 States, he also enjoyed playing video games. He was an animal lover having a unique bond with his dog Bailey. Mostly though,...
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Owen F. Beckmeyer

November 26, 1917 - November 22, 2012

Owen F. Beckmeyer was born on November 26, 1917, and died November 22, 2012, just a few days short of his 95th birthday. Born to William and Sofie (nee Woker), his mother died shortly after his birth during the flu epidemic and father died around his first birthday, so he was brought up by his Aunt Millie in Southern Illinois. He started his advanced degree work after high school at the...
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Carol A. Balser

July 25, 1949 - November 20, 2012

Carol A. Balser (nee Wallace), 63 of Sheffield Lake, went home to be with the lord surrounded by family and friends at Mercy Hospital in Lorain on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Carol was born in Cleveland on July 25, 1949. She was a professional secretary and published author and worked for the American Cancer Society in Elyria and First Lutheran Church for many years. Carol also volunteered...
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Marian F. (nee Bick) Schacht

June 14, 1923 - November 20, 2012

Marian F. Schacht (nee Bick), 89 of Cincinnati, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away, Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Mrs. Schacht was a high school home economics teacher at Amherst High School and retired from Brookside High School in 1983. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economics from Notre Dame College of Cleveland. Marian was a member of St. Joseph Church, Avon Lake, a...
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Jams E. Finke

June 27, 1944 - November 18, 2012

James Edward Finke, 68 of Avon Lake passed away at Ames Hospice in Westlake on Sunday, November 18, 2012 following a 2 year battle with ALS. James was born in Cleveland on June 27, 1944, graduated in 1962 from Fairview High School, and served with the Ohio National Guard. He worked as a body shop manager for Paradise Pontiac, Jack Shaw Pontiac, and Halleen Ford. He was also employed for 25...
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Gerry M. (nee Llewellyn) Driver

April 18, 1930 - November 14, 2012

Gerry M. Driver (nee Llewellyn), 82 of Avon Lake, formerly of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 surrounded by her family. Gerry was born on April 18, 1930 in Cleveland. She is survived by her children Dennis Gallagher, Tim Gallagher, Tyrone Gallagher, and Gerri Lynn Holman; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by sons Hugh Gallagher Jr. ...
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Irene E. (nee Smith) Doerr

November 1, 1925 - November 11, 2012

Irene E. Doerr (nee Smith), 87 of Shelby, OH, formerly of Sheffield Lake passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2012 at Shelby Point Nursing Home following a long illness. Irene was born in Bucyrus on November 1, 1925 and graduated from Bucyrus High School in 1943. She worked as a secretary for Public Health League and was a member of First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and...
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Tony N. Rendeiro

January 25, 1982 - November 8, 2012

Tony Rendeiro, 30 of Avon Lake, passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Tony was born in Cleveland on January 25, 1982 and attended Open Door Christian Academy and Avon Lake High School. He was self employed as a painter and loved spending time with his children. He was a very talented soccer player and played for many years in Avon Lake. He was a great dad and enjoyed camping and time at...
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John "The Welder" Shima

April 11, 1949 - November 8, 2012

John "The Welder" Shima, 63 of Sheffield Lake, beloved husband of Judy O'Neill (nee Amato); father of John Shima; step-father of Amy Gentry, Diane Steenstra, John Steenstra (Kim), Mark Steenstra; grandfather of Kristin & Heather Gentry & Zoie Steenstra; brother of James; & his dog Wonder. Passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2012. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the American Cancer...
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Martha Jane Mueller

December 1, 1950 - November 5, 2012

Martha Jane Mueller, 61, of North Olmsted, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 5, 2012, at Fairview Hospital, Cleveland. She was born in Lorain on December 1, 1950 to Calvin and Margie Burmeister. Martha Jane was raised in Avon Lake and graduated from Avon Lake High School where she enjoyed playing in the marching band. After graduation she gained her degree as a dental hygentist, a job...
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Timothy E. Orr

November 10, 1958 - November 4, 2012

Timothy E. Orr, 53 of Avon Lake, passed away on Sunday, November 4, 2012 at University Hospital following a lengthy illness. Tim was born on November 10, 1958 in Bethel Park, PA. He grew up in Bethel Park and graduated from Penn State University in 1980 earning a bachelor degree in Business Administration. Tim was employed for May Company for 30 years, retiring as Director of Credit Services. ...
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Herbert A. Cole

December 23, 1929 - November 2, 2012

Herbert A. Cole, 82, of Avon Lake and formerly of Findlay, OH, passed away on November 2. Born on the family farm in Wharton, OH, Herbert is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sabra P. Cole (nee McCullough), his children Bruce (Trudi) of San Francisco, CA, David (Stephannie) of Avon Lake, OH, Brian (Page) of Fairfax, CA, and Laurie (Inderjit) of Chicago, IL, and four grandchildren, Guston, Jolie,...
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Irene R. Martin

November 8, 1922 - October 19, 2012

IRENE R. MARTIN (nee Wagner) 89, formerly of Avon Lake and Lorain, passed away Friday, October 19, 2012 at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon. She was born November 8, 1922 in Lorain, Ohio and graduated from Lorain High School with the Class of 1940B. Irene graduated from the Lorain Business College. She was employed at American Ship-Building as a payroll clerk and at Montgomery Ward as a shipping...
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Linda Ramaley

August 29, 1962 - October 19, 2012

Linda A. Ramaley died surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 19, 2012, at Mercy Hospital, Lorain. Linda fought a long and courageous battle with cancer; she was 50 years old. Linda was born in Lorain to her loving parents, Charles and Alice (nee Smith) Ramaley, on August 29, 1962. The family, complete with four children, moved from Avon Lake, to Pennsylvania, to Sheffield Lake. Linda...
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Jeanette (nee Rudinsky) Scrimgeour

October 15, 1935 - October 14, 2012

Jeanette K. Scrimgeour (nee Rudinsky), 76 of Avon Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 14, 2012 surrounded by her family after a brave journey with cancer. Jean as she was known to her friends was born in Montreal, grew up in Mount Royal and attended Macdonald College of McGill University. After graduating in 1954 she worked as a librarian for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. ...
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Esther E. Bolden

November 2, 1920 - October 6, 2012

Esther E. Bolden (nee Hagey) 91, of Avon Lake and formerly of Sheffield Lake, passed away suddenly on October 6, 2012, at her home. Mrs. Bolden was born November 2, 1920 in Wilkensburg, PA. on the first day women were allowed to vote in an election. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Ohio where she graduated from Hudson High School. Esther also studied at the Cleveland School of Art...
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Hollis Ann Bartolovich

December 3, 1958 - October 4, 2012

Hollis Ann Bartolovich (nee Stewart), 53 of Lorain, formerly of Wellington passed away suddenly at her home on Thursday, October 4, 2012. Holly was born December 3, 1958 and was a 1977 graduate of Brookside High School. She was an aerobics instructor and homemaker. She enjoyed sunbathing and the beach, loved animals, garage sales and music. Holly was a kid at heart with a great sense of humor...
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Myrna (nee Clemence) Shimonek

April 4, 1939 - October 3, 2012

Myrna L. Shimonek (nee Clemence) 73, beloved wife of Kenneth Shimonek and the late Edward Koestler. Loving mother of Ann, Edward, Margaret, Robert, James, Paul and Susan. Devoted grandmother of 13 and great grandmother of 12. Preceded in death by 10 siblings and 2 grandchildren. Passed away, Wednesday, October 3, 2012. Memorials may be forwarded to the Community West Foundation, 20545 Center...
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Dorothy (nee Boyce) McNeil

September 28, 1915 - October 1, 2012

Dorothy L. McNeil (nee Boyce), 97 beloved wife of the late Walter G. McNeil. Loving mother of Laurie Tierney (Brian) and the late Mary McNeil. Grandmother of Megan Schumacher (Thomas), Kathy Tierney & Brian Tierney (Sheila) & great grandmother of Michael, Connor, Ryan Schumacher & Moira Tierney. Passed away, Monday, October 1, 2012. Memorials may be forwarded to the Adult Down Syndrome Center,...
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Rosalie A. Carr

January 5, 1934 - September 29, 2012

Rosalie A. Carr, born January 5, 1934, died September 29, 2012 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain. Rosie was the daughter of William B. and Rosella E. (Krauss) Carr and grew up in Sylvania, Ohio. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church in Sylvania. Rosie graduated from the former Burnham High School (Sylvania, Ohio) in 1951 as well as Mary Manse College in 1955 (Toledo, Ohio)...
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Diane Marie Kopf-Rym

January 4, 1943 - September 27, 2012

Diane Marie Kopf-Rym, 69 of Avon Lake, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2012 at home following a long illness. She was born in Cleveland on January 4, 1943 and shortly afterwards moved to Avon Lake where she was a lifetime resident. She graduated from Avon Lake High School in 1961. Diane worked at BF Goodrich, Jacobs Visconsi & Jacobs Law Firm, and Baker Hostetler as a legal secretary. ...
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Terry R. Taylor

September 26, 1945 - September 19, 2012

Terry R. Taylor, 66, of Avon Lake, and formerly of Pemberville, OH passed away at his home on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Terry was born on September 26, 1945 in Fremont. He graduated from Eastwood High School in Pemberville in 1963, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from BGSU in 1967, and received his Master of Divinity from the Methodist Theological School in...
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Helen Vaughan MacLeod

October 14, 1915 - September 15, 2012

Helen Vaughan Macleod, 96 of Elyria, beloved wife of the late Hector; loving mother of Jean Keatley (Jim), Gail Dicks (John), and Janet Gregg; dear grandmother of Laura, John, Terri, Jennifer, and Jeffrey; and great-grandmother of eleven. Passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2012. Memorials may be forwarded to Wesleyan Senior Living Foundation of Wesleyan Village, 807 West Ave., Elyria,44035....
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Thelda Emily Carius

March 15, 1914 - September 14, 2012

Thelda Emily Carius (nee Speck), 98 of Avon Lake, formerly of Berea, passed away peacefully, Friday, September 14, 2012 at her home at Independence Village, following a brief illness. Mrs. Carius was born, March 15, 1914 in Berea and had made her home in Avon Lake the past 7 years. Thelda was a home maker, a member of the Congregational Church of Berea and a member of the Pythian Sisters the...
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William Thomas Galvin

June 11, 1933 - September 12, 2012

William Thomas Galvin, 79 of Avon Lake, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at St. John Medical Center from acute leukemia that he battled for over one year. William was born on June 11, 1933 in Cleveland. He graduated from West Tech High School and attended Kent State University. William was an Army Veteran and was employed and retired from Local #3 Insulators. William was a Health ...
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William F. Bader

June 10, 1922 - September 12, 2012

William Francis Bader, 90 of Sheffield Lake, formerly of North Olmsted passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 at Bradley Bay Nursing Home. Bill was born on June 10, 1922 in Massillon, OH. He graduated from Kent State University and was employed and retired from Ford Motor Company, Engine Plant 2 in Brookpark where he worked as an engineer. Bill was a member of the Sheffield...
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Shirley H. Gilmore

December 8, 1926 - September 12, 2012

Shirley Horsley Gilmore-Collart, age 85, passed away Wednesday, Spetember 12, 2012, of Sheffield Village, OH, Shirley also lived in The Villages, FL, Sanford, NC and was a former longtime resident of Bay Village and Fullerton, CA. Beloved wife of Raymond "Bucky" Gilmore (deceased) and Adrian "Al" Collart. Cherished Mother of Cynthia Clemons (David), Talle Hiltabidle (John), Todd (Jill), and...
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Barbara J. Van Meter

November 11, 1958 - September 10, 2012

Barbara J. Van Meter (nee Snider), 53 of Avon Lake, passed away unexpectedly at EMH in Avon on Monday, September 10, 2012. Barbara was born in Bay Village on November 11, 1958. She was a 1977 graduate of Avon Lake High School and Lorain County JVS. She was employed by Avon Lake City Schools as a bus driver (buses 8, 25, 31) for 15 years and a trainer for 1 year. Prior to that Barbara worked as...
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Margaret "Peggy" Amsden

June 2, 1928 - September 8, 2012

Margaret L. "Peggy" Amsden (nee Coleman), 84 of Avon Lake and formerly of East Liverpool passed away Saturday, September 8, 2012 at her home. She was born June 2, 1928 in East Liverpool, the daughter of the late Clair and Margaret Coleman (nee Davis) and was a 1945 graduate of East Liverpool High School. Peggy was employed as an Administrative Assistant for the Athletic Department for Avon Lake...
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Isabelle C. Clapp

November 26, 1997 - September 8, 2012

Isabelle Clapp, age 14, of Avon Lake passed away unexpectedly at her home Saturday, September 8, 2012. She was born November 26, 1997 in Guatemala City, Guatemala and was lovingly welcomed into the Clapp family in May 1998 at five months of age. Isabelle was a freshman at Avon Lake High School and a member of Holy Spirit Church in Avon Lake. She was involved in freshman cheerleading and was...
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Murrill (nee Ohle) Woodhead

October 14, 1918 - September 4, 2012

Murrill "Molly" O. Woodhead (nee Ohle), 93 of Avon Lake since 2009, formerly of Homosassa, FL & Charlotte, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. She was born on October 14, 1918 in Baltimore, MD. Molly graduated from Business College and worked for the Secret Service as a secretary during WWII. Molly was active with the Women's Guild in...
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Antoinette "Netty" Rodgers

May 11, 1948 - August 28, 2012

Antoinette M. "Netty" Rodgers (nee Boskovitch), 64 of North Ridgeville passed away suddenly at Fairview Hospital on Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Netty was born on May 11, 1948 in Uniontown, PA and graduated from Jane Adams High School in Cleveland. She was employed for 25 years by Wire Products in Cleveland where she worked as an Internal Auditor/Inspector. Netty enjoyed playing bingo and poker. ...
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Helen Beatrice Giusti

June 16, 1921 - August 27, 2012

Helen Beatrice Giusti (nee Drew), 91 of Sheffield Lake, passed away suddenly at her residence on Monday, August 27, 2012. She was born on June 16, 1921 in Washago, Canada. Helen was employed as a nurse's aid and after retiring was a home maker. She retired in the late 1970's from Bay View Hospital in Bay Village. Helen loved garage sales, collecting, and working in the yard. Helen is...
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Donald Leetch

October 6, 1949 - August 27, 2012

Donald F. Leetch, 62 of N. Ridgeville, beloved husband of Diane (nee Strobel); loving father of Jason (Wendy), Steven, and Kevin (Emily); loving grandfather of 6; and dear brother. Passed away on Monday, August 27, 2012. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Christian Heritage Church Mission Fund, 36465 Chester Road, Avon, OH 44011. Funeral Service at 11am on Thursday,...
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Thomas V. Young

August 9, 1962 - August 18, 2012

Thomas was a graduate of Berea High School. He later graduated from Baldwin Wallace College and obtained a Law Degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at CSU. He enjoyed playing trivia on the team he started at Buffalo Wild Wings in Avon Lake. He also liked to sing karaoke, play the violin in the Symphony West Orchestra, and spent time researching weather. He is survived by his...
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Frank "Sonny" Volcansek

July 20, 1939 - August 17, 2012

Frank W. "Sonny" Volcansek, 73, loving father of Lisa Dukles, Todd (Denyelle) & Kristin. Grandfather of Ashley, Lindsey, Brayden, Tyler and Alyssa; brother of Velma Rose (Howard), Patricia Keever & Dennis (Trudy). Preceded in death by his parents Michael and Velma (nee Szabo) and sister Dolores (Frank) Sajn. US Army Vietnam War Veteran. Passed away, Friday, August 17, 2012. Memorial...
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Amanda Mandy Ortiz

April 8, 1985 - August 14, 2012

Amanda L. Ortiz, 27, a life long resident of Avon Lake, passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at St. John Medical Center. Amanda graduated in 2003 from Avon Lake High School and worked as customer service representative for Value Rooter and Excel Color. She was a member of Hope Christian Church in Avon. Amanda loved spending time with her children; they were everything to her. She enjoyed...
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Jeannine O. Schwandt

February 6, 1954 - August 14, 2012

Jeannine O. Schwandt (nee Ramous), 58 of Lorain, beloved wife of Arthur III; loving mother of Lynnae, Kaitlyn, Nicole, and Arthur; caring daughter of Helen (nee Zary) & the late Jack Ramous; dear sister of Bob & Jim Ramous. Passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to Faith Lutheran Church Building Fund, 2265 Garden Drive, Avon, 44011. Memorial service at...
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Rosemary Jones

June 2, 1917 - August 9, 2012

ROSEMARY JONES (nee Brown), 95 of Elyria passed away peacefully Thursday, August 9, 2012 at her home with her husband by her side. She was born June 2, 1917 in Cory, Indiana and moved to Elyria in 1942. Rosemary was a meticulous homemaker. She was a member of Christian Heritage Assembly of God, Avon where her husband Rev. Norfleet Jones served for many years as an associate pastor, and she...
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Franklin J. Romes

September 14, 1933 - August 7, 2012

Franklin J. Romes, 78, beloved husband of Joanne (nee Burris); dear father of Diane Scheutzow (Rick), Franklin J. Jr., Margaret Ortiz, Debbie Lynch (late Kevin), Carol Turner (Matt), Chantal Monet, Stephanie Waltjen (Scott), and the late Joe and Jennie Romes; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012. Graveside service will be held at the Ohio Western...
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Diane Louise Sisson

August 5, 1942 - August 6, 2012

Diane Louise Sisson (nee Emerson), 70 of Cleveland, formerly of Avon Lake passed away after a sudden injury on Monday, August 6, 2012. Diane was born in Bay Village on August 5, 1942. She graduated high school from St. Joseph's Academy in Cleveland. Diane was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Church in Avon Lake. Diane is survived by her children Donna Pycraft (James) of Lagrange,...
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Carl E. Jensen

May 20, 1921 - August 5, 2012

Carl E. Jensen, 91, beloved husband of Edna (nee Beunk), 27 years; born in Lakewood and raised in Avon. He graduated from Avon High School in 1939, served in WWII Army Corp of Engineers, and retired in 1984 from Sheffield Sheffield Lake School District as custodian of Knollwood Elementary which he said "Of all the jobs I ever had, working for the schools was my favorite." Loving father of Barry...
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Richard "Dick" John Murway

December 30, 1923 - August 4, 2012

Richard "Dick" John Murway, age 88, of Lakewood, died August 4, 2012. Beloved father of Mark of Fredericksburg, VA and Carl of Avon Lake, OH, and devoted grandfather of Nicholas, Kyle, and Brandon. He is also survived by daughters-in-law Elaine Reardon and Patricia Murway. Beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Gerlach) and brother of Alfred both of whom preceded him in death. Born in Lakewood, OH...
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Carl J. Maruna

June 4, 1947 - August 2, 2012

Carl J. Maruna, 65 of Avon Lake passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2012. Carl is survived by his wife Sandra (nee Gorsica); children Chanda Joy Thorton (Bret) of Avon and Carl John Jr. of Avon Lake; brother of Clarence (Paula) of LaGrange and Carol Schoning (Roger) of FL; he is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Mildred (nee Schmook) and brother Charles. Memorials may be forwarded to...
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Walter Kinal, Jr.

January 28, 1918 - July 30, 2012

Walter Kinal, Jr. 94, beloved husband for 66 years of Emma (nee Pusztay); loving father of Sandy Becker (Barry) and the late Kent; beloved grandfather of Robyn. Passed away on Monday, July 30, 2012. Graveside service to be held on Wednesday, August 1 at 1:30pm at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Bridgeville, PA.
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Mitchell Guy Andelmo

March 26, 1985 - July 29, 2012

Mitchell Guy Andelmo, 27 of Avon Lake passed away, Sunday, July 29, 2012. Mitch was born March 26, 1985 in Monroeville, PA. Mitch was a 2003 graduate of Avon Lake High School. He went on to attend the University of Cincinnati studying computer science and then transferred to Concordia University, Montreal, Canada where he studied Linguistics. Mitch played softball and baseball. He...
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Milan Taborac

March 21, 1921 - July 28, 2012

MILAN TABORAC, 91, of Avon Lake and formerly of Sheffield Township passed away Saturday, July 28, 2012 at the Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake surrounded by his family. He was born March 21, 1921 in Lorain, the son of the late John and Katherine (nee Rukavina). Milan was employed as a Boiler Operator for Chrysler in Sandusky before retiring. He was well known back in the day with...
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Dolores M. Tomko

July 1, 1928 - July 27, 2012

Dolores M. Tomko (nee Novak), 84 of Avon Lake passed away on Friday, July 27, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born in Cleveland on July 1, 1928. Dolores graduated from Ohio Northern University and worked as a pharmacist at St. Vincent Charity Hospital. She was a member of St. Brendan Church, St. Raphael Church, and St. Joseph Church. Her late husband, Edward P. Tomko, was President and...
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Sue Rose Culberson

October 26, 1929 - July 24, 2012

Sue Rose Culberson, (nee McKinley), 82 beloved wife of Charles, devoted mother of Greg (Ginger), Gil (Sherri), Van (Lori), and Andrew Culberson. Loving grandmother of eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Resident of Cincinnati, Ohio; former resident of Avon Lake, Ohio and Jackson, MI. Prayer Service at the funeral home, Saturday, July 28 at 8...
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William S. Hoover

August 1, 1919 - July 24, 2012

William S. Hoover, 92 of Avon Lake passed away Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Oak Hills Nursing Home in Lorain. He was born on August 1, 1919 in Oklahoma City, OK. He is survived by his children, Dennis (Karen) & Pamela Hoover; 2 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, , 6 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; & his sister-in-law, Judy Milton. He is preceded in death by his wife Rose (nee...
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Linda Jean Tennant

November 19, 1947 - July 14, 2012

Linda Jean Tennant (nee Pecora), 64, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday morning. She was surrounded by her adoring family, including her devoted husband of 44 years, Richard Tennant. She leaves behind three daughters, Margo Kaye Moore (Stephen), Hallie Irene Tennant, and Nichole Samone Pruitt (Russell), and one son, Richard Harold Tennant Jr. (Tina). Linda was the dear grandmother ...
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Rita A. Flaim

March 20, 1938 - July 12, 2012

Rita A. Flaim (nee Ream) 74 of Avon Lake entered into eternal rest on Thursday, July 12, 2012. She was born in Cleveland on March 20, 1938. Rita loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a member of 2 Local Red Hat Society Chapters where she enjoyed many fun and interesting outings. Rita is survived by her children, Terry (Paula) of Elyria, Donna (Mark) Rohn of Avon Lake,...
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Grant "Big Bird" Rollason

March 24, 1940 - July 11, 2012

Grant James Rollason "Big Bird" 72 of Sheffield Lake passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2012. He was born on March 24, 1940 in Lorain. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bonita A. "Bonnie" (nee Bennett); his daughters Lisa (Nick) Lutro of Sheffield Lake and Robin (Ken) Gunther of Brighton, CO; 4 grandchildren, Nikki, Hunter, Chloe, and Connor. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank...
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Ida M. Verga

December 1, 1931 - July 4, 2012

IDA M. VERGA, 80 of Avon Lake passed away in her home on July 4, 2012. She was born on December 1, 1931 in Sidney, Ohio. She was a 1953 graduate of Bowling Green University. Mrs. Verga was a teacher at Westlake High School where she met her husband, Lawrence. When Ida was younger she enjoyed playing tennis and swimming. In later years she enjoyed raising her family, playing bridge and...
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Jeffrey Campbell

April 6, 2012 - June 26, 2012

Beloved son of Mary B. Campbell and the late Willis Campbell Jr. Remembered and loved by his family Robert, Timothy, Robbie, Luci, and the late Donald. Uncle of Rob, Rachel, Richard, Pamela, Morgan, Patrick and Luke. He lit up a room with his smile, and the world with his spirit.
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Mina (nee Tolowitzki) Starin

June 26, 2012

Mina Starin (nee Tolowitzki), 94, beloved wife of the late Stanley A., loving mother of Dale (Gail) and the late Lester R.; doting grandmother of Sandra, Michelle, and Lester Jr., dear sister of Ruth Rodriguez and William Tolowitzki. Passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to Crossroads Hospice, 9775 Rockside Road, Suite 270, Valley View, OH 44125. Services...
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Christopher M. Hugick

April 14, 1975 - June 25, 2012

Graduated from Avon Lake H. S. in 1994; attended Ohio State ATI. A skilled craftsman, doing general contracting throughout Lorain Co. Enjoyed boating, traveling, fishing, & had a great love of animals. Survived by his wife of 11 yrs Andrea M. (nee Svenson); mother Catherine Hugick; brother Kevin D. (wife Kelly); nieces Kate & Claire Hugick; nephew Andrew C. Svenson; half-sisters Danielle...
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Ginger K. Lumadue

June 7, 1968 - June 23, 2012

Ginger K. Lumadue (nee Reed), 44, beloved wife of Leland; loving mother of Taylor, Leland Jr., Brandon, and Collin; dear daughter of Karen and stepdaughter of Randy Deal; dear sister of Jill (Paul) Hiles, Evelyn Deal, Chuck (Glenna) Reed, Jerry (Rachel) Reed, and Steve (Stacey) Deal; doting granddaughter of Viola and Paul Deal and many nieces and nephews. Passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012. ...
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James Howard Hartinger, Sr.

October 31, 1937 - June 17, 2012

James Howard Hartinger Sr., 74 of Cumberland, OH formerly of Avon Lake, passed away, Sunday, June 17, 2012 at the Chillicothe VA Medical Center. Mr. Hartinger, born October 31, 1937 was a long time member of Construction Union Local 310, Cleveland working on such notable projects as the marble fountains at Tower City, the Rain Forest at the Zoo and Key Tower. He was a US Army Veteran. He...
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Robert T. Dicus

August 18, 1924 - June 16, 2012

Robert T. Dicus, 87, was born August 18, 1924, he lived in Sheffield Lake for 59 years, and was born in Delphos, Ohio. Mr. Dicus passed away peacefully June 16, 2012 after a lengthy illness at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. He was a Lorry driver in England while serving his country in the Army Air Force during WWII. He is retired from the Building Laborers Union, local # 310,...
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