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Ann Hawley Kretschmer

May 30, 1931 - May 17, 2013

BAY VILLAGE- Ann Hawley Kretschmer (nee Byrne), 81, of Bay Village passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Although she was not born in Ohio, Mrs. Kretschmer has made her home in Bay Village for the past 35 years. After her children were raised she headed into the workplace and began her life as a career woman. She was an instructor for Dale Carnegie and sold the program. After moving from New York...
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Frances H Bohnert

March 1, 1925 - April 18, 2013

Frances H. Bohnert (nee Paulovics), 88 of Avon since 1950, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. She was born in Varoslod, Hungary on March 1, 1925 and grew up in Nutley, New Jersey. Frances graduated from Nutley High School in 1942 and then moved to Cleveland the same year. She worked for the Upson-Walton Company as a secretary for five years then stayed home to raise her four boys. Once...
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Peter S. Davis

November 16, 1940 - April 16, 2013

Peter S. Davis, 72 of North Ridgeville for the past 13 years formerly of Florida, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at St. John Medical Center. He was born on November 16, 1940 in Queens, New York. Peter graduated from University of Florida with a degree in Electric Engineering. After graduation Peter went right into the work force. He worked at Florida's Power Corporation in St. Petersburg...
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Rollin Kin Urrutia

October 26, 1988 - April 6, 2013

Rollin Kin Urrutia - 24, beloved son of Dr. Jose and Nancy Urrutia (nee Kin); brother of Eugene (Rachel); Phillip and Lydia; uncle of Isaiah; grandson of Thomas Kin. Graduate of St. John's Jesuit High School, Toledo and Ohio State University (2011). Business Banker with PNC. Passed away Saturday April 6, 2013. Memorials may be forwarded to Young Latino Network, POBox 770361, Lakewood, OH...
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Frederic Zakrajsek

January 14, 1954 - March 1, 2013

Frederic Zakrajsek, 59, beloved husband of Marcia L. (nee Grisik); loving step-father of Lisa L. Potocsnak; dear brother of John F. Zakrajsek and the late Anthony L. Zakrajsek; and brother-in-law of John Grisik (Jean). He passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at home surrounded by his loving family. Frederic was born on January 14, 1954 in Cleveland OH. He attended Newhouse School of Public...
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James Frey

January 10, 1936 - February 20, 2013

JAMES FREY, 77 of Avon, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2013. He was born on January 10, 1936 in Buffalo, New York. He enjoyed playing cards, traveling, watching the Cleveland Indians, volunteering at Fairview Hospital, and spending time with his nieces and nephews. Beloved husband of Helen (nee Wright); dearest brother of Gregory (Colleen); brother-in-law of Richard Wright (Joanne); devoted...
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Wilma J. Veiock

May 29, 1932 - February 9, 2013

Wilma J. Veiock (nee McCullough), 80 of Avon passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Rae Ann Suburban Nursing Home, Westlake surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1932 in Sheffield Lake. She was employed as a nurse's aid at St. Joseph Hospital, Lorain and in housekeeping at the Aquamarine Resort in Avon Lake. Wilma enjoyed gardening and the birds and backyard wildlife at her...
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Samuel J. Minichiello

November 27, 1919 - February 9, 2013

Samuel Minichiello, 93, of Westlake died Saturday, February 9, 2013 at home. He was born in Italy on November 27, 1919, coming to the United States at age 2 with his parents. He served in the U.S. Army from 1942-1945 mostly in the Pacific Theatre. His unit was attached to the 5th Air Force also serving in Australia, New Guinea and the Philippines. He attained the rank of Tech Sergeant and was...
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Billie J. Palmisano

March 28, 1926 - February 9, 2013

Billie J. Palmisano, age 86. Beloved husband of the late Annette (DeRose), loving father of William J. Palmisano; Step-father of Carol (Kenneth) Kaiser; grandfather of Eric (Elisabeth) Kaiser, Kristine (Stephen McCaul) Kaiser, April Palmisano, Haley Palmisano, and Kyle Palmisano; great grandfather of Alexander, Evan and Rachael; brother of Elvira and Helen. Passed away February 9, 2013....
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Carl Lewis Hembly

June 21, 1916 - January 19, 2013

Carl Lewis Hembly, 96 of North Ridgeville passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at The North Ridge Health Center. Carl was born in Detroit, Michigan, June 21, 1916 and resided in Avon most of his life. Carl served his country as a member of the US Army Air Corp during WWII, stationed in England. For the last 20 years of Carl's working life he worked at NASA, Cleveland, as a Journeyman...
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Edward Edwin Foth

May 22, 1919 - January 17, 2013

Edward E. "Ed" Foth, 93 of Avon, formerly of Seven Hills passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Fairview Hospital, Cleveland. Mr. Foth was born May 22, 1919 in Hinckley, OH and had lived in Seven Hills for 43 years before moving to Avon 4 years ago. Ed, the son of Frank and Anna Foth (nee Ratajczak) was raised on a farm in Hinckley with his 10 brothers and sisters. Next to the family...
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Ferdinand D. Gardner

December 14, 1912 - January 11, 2013

Ferdinand D. "Tubby" Gardner, age 100, of Avon Lake, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 surrounded by family members. He was born on December 14, 1912 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was raised in Lakewood, OH and graduated from Lakewood High School. He was a successful Golden Gloves boxer, promising professional golfer, and a paratrooper in the Army with the 101st Airborne Division where he was...
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Joyce A. Hogston

February 18, 1956 - December 25, 2012

Joyce A. Hogston (nee Peak) 56, Passed away suddenly December 25, 2012. Beloved wife of the late James T. Hogston; loving mother of Sarah Hogston and her partner Nicole DeLong: and Rebecca Hogston and her partner Brandon Gibson; grandmother of John C. Leahy, Jr. and Josiah J. Sides; daughter of Helene B.Smith (nee Katusick) and the late Opie K. Peak; sister of Thomas L. Peak; and aunt of several...
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LaVern J. "Vern" Forthofer

July 9, 1922 - December 22, 2012

LaVern "Vern" J. Forthofer, 90 a life long resident of Avon, passed away, Saturday, December 22, 2012 at St. John Medical Center. Mr. Forthofer was born, July 9, 1922. He was a graduate of Avon High School and served in the United States Army during WWII, participating in the D-Day invasion at Normandy, with the 324th Field Artillery Battalion as the chief radio operator. He also was involved...
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Ann M. Songer

August 13, 1929 - December 21, 2012

Ann M. Songer (nee Pintenich), 83 of Avon formerly of Wickliffe, passed away at Brighton Gardens in Westlake on December 21, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Ann was born in Cleveland on August 13, 1929. She graduated from Fenn College with her degree in Social Work. She worked for the government as a Social Worker, Worden Elementary School as a playground guard, and was a homemaker. Ann was...
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Matthew C. Martin

June 24, 1974 - December 14, 2012

Matthew C. Martin, 38, of Sheffield Village, died unexpectedly on December 14, 2012. He suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead at Mercy Hospital. Matthew was born in El Salvador in 1974, was adopted and brought to his new home in November of 1977, together with his new sister, Kimberly, also born in El Salvador. He lived in Sheffield Village, graduating from Brookside High...
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Richard L. Yoo

August 27, 1931 - December 13, 2012

Richard L. Yoo, 81, of Avon, beloved husband of Patricia A. (nee Headlee), married 55 years; loving father of David (Lorinda), Linda Gatian, and Steven (Jennifer); devoted grandfather of Mark (deceased), Drew, and Nicki; dear brother of Joyce Piatt and friend to many. Passed away on Thursday, December 13, 2012. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago,...
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Edward Thomas Duff

January 19, 1968 - December 7, 2012

Edward Thomas Duff, 44 of Sheffield Lake, passed away unexpectedly Friday, December 7, 2012. He was a 1986 graduate of Brookside High School and graduated from Ashland University with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Quantitative Economics in 1990. While at Ashland he was a letterman on the school's Dive Team. He was a contractor and avid fisherman, spending free time on Lake Erie and was said to...
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George L. Fraam

May 15, 1929 - November 29, 2012

George L. Fraam, 83 of Avon beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee Betres); loving father of Lewis and Jeffrey and the late Lynn Marie, George Edward, and David; cherished grandfather of Jeffrey, Matthew, Eric, Lewis and great grandfather of 6; dear brother of Charlotte Twarogowski and the late Jeanette Fraam. Passed away on Thursday, November 29, 2012.
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George B. Maverick

December 22, 1957 - November 28, 2012

Loving son of Nellie (nee Thompson) and the late George A.; dear brother of Karen Clayton (Jim); Marianne Maverick and Michael A. Maverick (Stacey) passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Cleveland Clinic, LVAD/Heart Research, PO Box 931517, Cleveland, 44193. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Road, Avon from 11am-2pm on...
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Palmira "Pam" (nee Gorni) Selestak

February 27, 1922 - November 27, 2012

Palmira "Pam" G. Selestak (nee Gorni), 90 of Avon passed away on Monday, November 26, 2012 at Independence Village in Avon Lake. Pam was born on February 27, 1922 in Bridgeville, PA. She was a homemaker and a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother. Pam is survived by her husband of 65 years, Alex; son David (Annette) of Avon; grandchildren Bryan and Loren; sister Dolores Babyak of Avon and...
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Grtrude M. (nee Dolinar) Frick

May 26, 1916 - November 15, 2012

Gertrude M. "Dal" Frick (nee Dolinar), 96 beloved mother of Larraine Stehlik (Gary) and Marsha Prock (Gary). Loving grandmother of Scott, Shannon, Nathan, Greg, Sarah, Brian and Curt and great grandmother of Kamryn, Sydney, Olivia, Molly and Benjamin. Preceded in death by husband Elroy M., Children Dennis and Donald Frick and Beverly Flading, as well as siblings Lud, Tony, Anne and Lee. She...
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Kenneth C. Grainer

April 29, 1948 - November 7, 2012

Kenneth C. Grainer, 64 of Sheffield Village, beloved husband of Marj A.; brother of Charlene Turek (Frank), Marilyn Patrick (Allen), & Don Melko (Kate); dear uncle of many. Proud marine enlisting in 1967. Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 after an 8 year battle with cancer that developed from exposure to Agent Orange while serving in the Vietnam War. Memorial contributions...
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Andrew Zajdler

July 16, 1924 - November 3, 2012

Andrew Zajdler, 88, of Westlake, born in Poland; beloved husband for 66 years to Halina (nee Rutkowski); loving father of Peter (Debbie) and Yolanda; devoted grandfather of Sara and Teresa; cousin and friend of many. Passed away November 3, 2012. During WWII Mr. Zajdler was active in the Polish Resistance and served in the Home Army. He took part in the Warsaw Uprising, August 1st, 1944, and...
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Georgia E. (nee Brewster) Evans

February 18, 1927 - November 3, 2012

Georgia Ellen Evans (nee Brewster), of Avon Ohio, passed away Saturday, November 3, 2011 at her home. Mrs. Evans was born on February 18, 1927, in Youngstown, Ohio. She was the founder of the Avon Women's Club Nursery School and an active member of Avon United Methodist Church where she volunteered in many roles. Georgia was active in bible study, fundraising, women's fellowship, substitute...
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Marguerite M. Makovicka

August 24, 1931 - November 3, 2012

Marguerite M. Makovicka (nee Rushton) 81, beloved wife of Ronald Makovicka and the late Ralph M. Arth; loving mother of Elizabeth A. Laraway (Thomas), Terrence J. Arth (Carolyn), Maureen L. Berk, Mary C. Makovicka (Joseph); devoted grandmother of Alison, Kathleen, Matthew, Erin, Todd, Camille, Daniel, Marc, Jack, Sarah and Garrett. Passed away Saturday, November 3, 2012. Memorials may be...
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Heidi L. Tarone

October 24, 1949 - October 31, 2012

Heidi L. Tarone (nee Glaser), of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully on the morning of October 31, after a long battle with respiratory disease. She was 63. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oswald and Emma Glaser. Heidi is survived by her husband Michael, children Michele (Christopher) Bennett, of Lorain, and Louis (Dianna) Tarone of Lewis Center, sister Lois (Bob) Lorence, and...
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Johnny A. Brawner

August 10, 1943 - October 5, 2012

Johnny A. Brawner, MD, 69, of Avon passed away on October 5, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic, surrounded by family, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines on August 10, 1943. He completed his schooling in the Philippines, including his Doctor of Medicine from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, before relocating to Ohio in...
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Dorothy J. Bartko

October 7, 1921 - September 17, 2012

Dorothy J. Bartko (nee Deemer), died September 17, 2012 at St. John Westshore Hospital after a brief illness. Dorothy was born in Cleveland, October 7, 1921, and grew up in Olmsted Falls. Following her graduation from West Tech High School in Cleveland, she worked as a secretary at White Motors and Bettcher Industries. After raising her family, she worked for several local attorneys and later...
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Rosella Amelia Gornall

November 15, 1915 - September 12, 2012

Rosella Amelia Gornall (nee Gubeno), 96 of Avon Lake, formerly of Sheffield Village, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, September 12, 2012. Rosella was born on November 15, 1915 in Sheffield Village, where she and her family resided on the family farm until moving to Avon Lake in 1990. She was a graduate of Brookside High School where she was an outstanding student and member of the...
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James K. Niebes

December 31, 1950 - September 9, 2012

James K. Niebes, 61 of Avon Lake passed away at his home on Sunday, September 9, 2012 after a courageous battle with kidney cancer. He was born in Cleveland on December 31, 1950. James proudly served his country and was a Vietnam Army Veteran, serving two tours as a Paratrooper with 173rd Airborne. James graduated from Baldwin Wallace College, was a member of the VFW, Church of the Ascension,...
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Linwood R. Forbes

December 8, 1915 - August 22, 2012

Linwood R. Forbes, 96, beloved husband of the late Edith J.; father of Carole Armanini (deceased) and Arthur (Yoneko); loving grandfather of Todd, Lee, Dean, Kathie, Sandra and Jimmy; many great grandchildren; also survived by sister Loretta Sweeney. Passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. Private interment at Brooklyn Heights Cemetery. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 32000...
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Betty Ann Abeltins

June 25, 1938 - August 16, 2012

Betty Ann Abeltins (nee Millwood), 74 of Avon, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012. She is survived by her devoted husband Jacob E. Abeltins; devoted mother of Karen (Douglas) McRowe of Avon & Gayle (Mark) Luker of Avon; loving grandmother of Ryan & Adam McRowe & Austin & Dylan Luker; sister of Mary Lou Rosenthal of Columbus & Charles J. Millward of Rocky River; aunt of Carrie Millward,...
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Donald L. Hubbard

March 26, 1928 - August 15, 2012

Donald L. Hubbard, 84, a lifelong resident of Avon, passed away on Wednesday, August 15, 2012. He served as Mayor of Avon from 1972-1979 and was active in Avon City Government from 1968-1994. He also worked as an engineering assistant for B.F. Goodrich in Avon Lake where he retired after 40 years. Donald is survived by his children Terry Wood (Kenneth), Sandy Collins (Dennis), and Bruce ...
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Rebecca H. Stevens

May 26, 1962 - August 8, 2012

Rebecca H. Stevens, 50 of Sheffield Lake, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria. She was born May 26, 1962 at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Hts. She was a Girl Scout leader, enjoyed creating and painting ceramics, and had an affection for dolphins, which led to the hobby of collecting dolphins figurines. Rebecca was always very...
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Susan Ellen Smith

June 8, 1941 - August 6, 2012

Susan Ellen Smith (nee Cunningham), Age 71. Beloved wife of Jerry of 49 years, loving mother of Bradley (Holly) and Christopher (Susan), grandmother of Joshua, Jazmine, Ian, Shannon and Haley, sister of Joel (Nikki) and sister-in-law of Sandie. Preceded in death by her parents Francis and Mary and her brother Tom. Sue passed away peacefully on August 6, 2012 surrounded by her loving family....
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John Gregory Stark

June 15, 1953 - August 4, 2012

John Gregory Stark husband of 35 years, Maggie (nee Dohn). Father of Mary Beth Spangler (David) and Joe Stark. Brother of Joseph Stark and uncle of Daniel Stark. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph and Mary (nee Oleair). Passed away Saturday, August 4, 2012. Memorials to the World Wildlife Fund, in dedication to John G. Stark #288469, 1250 24th Street NW, Washington DC 20037. Teacher,...
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Janet Lynn Dixon

January 31, 1963 - August 1, 2012

Janet L. Dixon (nee Irvin) 49 of Avon Lake, passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. Cherished wife of John; loving mother of Elizabeth and Thomas; daughter of the late Jerry and Rose Marie Irvin; beloved sister of Sharon, Linda, and Mary Irvin; caring and generous Aunt and friend to many. Memorials may be forwarded to the Cleveland Clinic Moll Cancer...
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Ethel L. Tomlin

April 2, 1919 - July 31, 2012

Ethel L. Tomlin (nee Schnitzler) passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at Independence Village, Avon Lake. She was born April 2, 1919 in Lakewood, Ohio. Prior to locating in Avon Lake, Ethel had been a resident in Largo and Seminole, Florida for 29 years but had spent most of her life in Avon. She was an early member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake and its Anna Circle. An...
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Rita Dorothy Troy

October 21, 1917 - July 17, 2012

Rita D. Troy (nee Gorman), 94, beloved wife of the late Thaddeus; loving mother of Richard (Deborah), Susan (Kent) Nicholas, Linda (Michael) Miller, and Nancy (Mark) Moran; devoted grandmother of 16 and great grandmother of 29; dear sister of the late Frank Gorman. Passed away on Tuesday, July 17, 2012. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to American Heart Association, PO Box 15120, Chicago...
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Donna S. Leavitt

May 25, 1949 - June 27, 2012

Donna S. Leavitt (nee Mullins), 63, beloved wife of the late Terry; loving mother of Amy Shoaff (Terry) and Terri Leavitt-Timko (Michael); devoted grandmother of Kayla, Megan, Briana, Alexis, Emily & Michael & great grandmother of Katelynn and Alivia; dear sister of Erna Thomas and the late Curtis Mullins and Jackie Lee Bragg. Passed away on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Service at the funeral home...
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Betty J. Maneri

January 1, 1929 - May 30, 2012

Betty J. Maneri, 83 of Avon formerly of Cleveland passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. Betty was born January 1, 1929 in Maple Heights and has lived in Avon since 1965. She graduated from Marymount High School in Garfield Heights and in 1947 began her career as an X-Ray technician retiring in 1993 with Drs. Russell Berkebile & Associates. Betty was a...
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Alfred George Scherler

June 29, 1931 - May 28, 2012

Alfred George Scherler, 80 of Avon, formerly of Lakewood passed away, Monday, May 28, 2012 at Grace Hospital , Lakewood . Mr. Scherler was born June 29, 1931 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon since 1978. From 1963 until his retirement in 1997, Mr. Scherler worked for Webber Gage, Westlake, a Division of Starrett Corporation, working as the office manager. He was a 1949 graduate of...
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Beverly A. Vasil

July 16, 1940 - May 2, 2012

Beverly A. Vasil (nee Hunt), 71, beloved wife of Andrew; loving mother of Elizabeth, Michael (Kimberly), David (Lisa); devoted grandmother of Jacob, Cory, and Kaitlin; dear sister in law of Jack Sheehan; preceded in death by her parents Robert and Florence (nee Grau) Hunt and siblings, Barbara Sheehan and Thomas Hunt. Passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Memorials may be forwarded to New...
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Eliott C Mally

January 25, 1914 - April 28, 2012

Eliott C. Mally, 98 of Westlake, formerly of Bay Village, passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 28, 2012 at West Bay Health Center, Westlake. Mr. Mally was born January 25, 1914 in Cleveland and had lived in Bay Village for 65 years before moving to Westlake in 2009. In 1939 Eliott graduated from the Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dairy Technology. After working...
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Grayce D. Morrison

December 2, 1926 - April 23, 2012

Grayce D. Morrison (nee Desmond), 85 of Amherst, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away at home Monday, April 23, 2012 following a brief illness. Grayce was born on December 2, 1926 in Brooklyn, NY. She was raised in Brooklyn and graduated from Bay Ridge High School in 1945. Grayce continued her studies at Baldwin Wallace College graduating in 1960 and at the age of 56 she earned a degree in...
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Carl E. Ward

September 22, 1943 - April 21, 2012

Carl was born September 22, 1943 in Youngstown where he lived most of his life. He moved to North Ridgeville six years ago. A graduate of Cheney High School in Youngstown. He was a laborer of Steel City for over 30 years. He enjoyed keeping up on current events. He is survived by his sister Clementine Peters of North Ridgeville & many nieces & nephews. At the request of the family, a...
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Mary G. Morahan

March 11, 1930 - April 19, 2012

Mary G. Morahan, 82, of Avon passed away at home on Thursday, April 19, 2012 surrounded by family. She was a lifetime Avon resident and graduated from St. Theresa Academy in Cleveland. Mary stayed busy as a homemaker and was very involved in the community. She was a life long and very active member at Holy Trinity Church and the Ladies Guild. She was a member of the VFW in Elyria and American...
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Thomas Martin Wagner

February 4, 1957 - April 15, 2012

Thomas Martin Wagner, 55 of Avon, OH, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2012. Mr. Wagner was born February 4, 1957, in Toledo, OH. He graduated from E.L. Bowsher High School in 1975, earned his bachelors degree in communications from the University of Toledo in 1980, and received his associate degree from the Insurance Institute in 1987. Tom was employed as Vice-President of business development...
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Velma V. Petersen

August 2, 1914 - April 9, 2012

Velma V. Petersen (nee Basrak), 97, of Cuyahoga Falls, passed away Monday, April 9, 2012. She is survived by son Robert B. Petersen (Kyoko) of Vienna, Virginia; daughter Beverly A. Petersen-Fitts (Douglas) of Cuyahoga Falls, 3 grandchildren Devon, Jordan, and Grayson; & sister Ann Karaba. Preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Bernard A., passed away in 1984; by her parents Proko "Robert...
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Nancy Jean Hall

September 23, 1943 - April 4, 2012

Nancy Jean Hall, 68, of Bay Village, OH passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Miss Hall was born September 23, 1943 in Phoenix, AZ. She is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and retired from the Berea City School District where she worked as a teacher. Nancy served on the Auxiliary Board in Fairview Park for 25 years and was a member of Bay Presbyterian Church. Nancy is survived by her...
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Elmer R. "Al" Beeman

September 10, 1922 - March 26, 2012

Elmer R. "Al" Beeman, 89, beloved husband of the late Wanda (nee Inman); loving father of Jinx Mastney and Jody Ovelgonne (Paul); devoted grandfather of Kasee, Kassidy, Shawn, Benjamin, Daniel and Johnathan and great-grandfather of John David, Robbie, Kane, Mehgan, Patrick, Alex, Nick, Emma, Chase and Mallory. WWII Marine Corp Vet. Truck Driver and Published Poet
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Margaret Zalany

June 30, 1921 - March 24, 2012

Margaret Zalany, 90, beloved wife of the late John, loving mother of Nicholas (Anna Maria) and Steven (Conchita), dear grandmother of Nicholas (Erika), passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012. Professional photographer formerly of Lakewood.
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Donald Fugate

January 24, 1953 - March 21, 2012

Beloved husband of 40 years of Gaynell (nee Rutherford). Loving father of Don, Jr. (Christie), Tracy & Jennifer. Devoted grandfather of Rachelle "Breezy," Evan Brown-Fugate, Donald III & Madison. Dear brother of Mickie Handa (Dave), & twin brother Ron (Elaine). Son of the late Delbert & Orpha. Passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2012. Funeral service at the funeral home, Monday, March 26 at 11...
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Alexis Taylor

May 27, 1993 - March 8, 2012

Alexis M. Taylor, age 18; died unexpectedly Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. Alexis worked at 42 Street Pizza in Avon. She was a 2011 Avon High School graduate. Alexis loved spending time with her nephew Tyler and was considered a fashion diva. Alexis enjoyed exercising, dancing, music and singing. Alexis is survived by her father, Derrick Taylor, Fairview Park and mother,...
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Myrna Ferreri

September 11, 1948 - March 7, 2012

Myrna Ferreri (nee Class), 63, of Sheffield Village, formerly of North Ridgeville passed away March 7, 2012 at St. John's Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio after a brave battle with cancer. She was born September 11, 1948 in New York, NY and received and Associates Degree in Accounting and was employed with US Communications and Electric. Myrna was married to Richard Ferreri for 27 years and...
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Corrine Peak

September 24, 1924 - March 7, 2012

Corrine E. Peak (nee Miller), 87, of Avon Lake passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at her residence. She was born in Cleveland on September 24, 1924. Corrine graduated from John Marshall High School in 1942 and a graduated from LCCC. She is survived by her sons Richard of Florida and Thomas of Lorain; 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Corrine is preceded in death by her husband of 58...
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Robert Dean St. Aubyn

January 25, 1934 - February 25, 2012

ROBERT DEAN ST. AUBYN, 78, of Avon and formerly of Bay Village passed away Saturday, February 25, 2012 at the Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 25, 1934 in Russell, Kansas the son of the late Robert M. and Tressa (nee Heffel). After a career as an officer with the U.S. Coast Guard, Bob enjoyed working for the Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company...
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William J. "Bill" Skall

June 17, 1935 - February 19, 2012

William J. "Bill" Skall, 76, passed away February 19, 2012, peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family and with the assistance of Western Reserve Hospice When faced with the diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer in June 2008, he faced it with outstanding courage and grace. He was born June 17, 1935 in Cleveland, son of the late William J. and Marie Miller-Skall. He graduated...
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Erwin J. Kapalko

December 14, 1930 - February 17, 2012

Erwin J. Kapalko, 81 of Avon Lake formerly of Delaware, OH passed away Friday, February 17, 2012 at EMH Regional Medical Center following complications of pneumonia. Mr. Kapalko was born December 14, 1930 in Smock, PA and had lived in Avon Lake the past 34 years. Mr. Kapalko was a Korean War Veteran serving in the US Air Force from 1949 until accepting an offer to join the US Army under the...
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Ernest Chaltron

June 13, 1918 - February 14, 2012

Ernest J. Chaltron, 93, a WWII Air Force Veteran who received the Purple Heart Medal of Honor passed away February 14. Dear father of Sandy Christensen (Dennis), waiting for him in heaven is his dear brother Warren; half-brother of Charles (Carol) Chaltron, Karen (Dr. James) Chism, all of Michigan. Dear sister in law of Nancy Chaltron; beloved uncle of Barbara Fabinak (John J. III); Carol Ann...
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Edward Edwin "Ed" Foth

May 22, 1919 - January 17, 2012

Edward E. "Ed" Foth, 93 of Avon, formerly of Seven Hills, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland. Mr. Foth was born on May 22, 1919 in Hinckley, OH and had lived in Seven Hills for 43 years before moving to Avon 4 years ago. Ed, the son of Frank and Anna Foth (nee Ratajczak) was raised on a farm in Hinckley with his 10 brothers and sisters. Next to the...
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Mark E. Zehnder

December 10, 1980 - January 9, 2012

Loved son of David and Joyce; brother of David, Penny Acton (Wayne), Candice Cookson (Brian), Luther and Jacklyn; uncle of Taylor, Hanna, Zack and Nate. Memorials may be forwarded to Brooklyn Adult Training Center, 10991 Memphis Ave., Cleveland, OH 44144.
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Bernard J. "Bernie" Tadych

October 30, 1911 - January 7, 2012

Bernard J. "Bernie" Tadych, 100 years and 70 days old, of Avon Lake, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Fairview Gerneral Hospital, Cleveland. Mr. Tadych was born October 30, 1911 and had lived in Avon Lake since 1948. In his earlier years, he lived in Cleveland. Mr. Tadych began his business career on April 14, 1930 as a mail room messenger for the Cleveland Trust Company, moving to...
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George A. Maverick

August 7, 1922 - January 6, 2012

George A. Maverick, 89, of Avon, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at his home. Mr. Maverick was born August 7, 1922 in Cleveland and has lived in Avon the past three years. Mr. Maverick lived an adventurous and colorful life. After graduation from Midland Pennsylvania High School, he joined the United States Marine Corp, serving in the South Pacific from 1942 to...
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Ramanlal J. Patel

May 3, 1928 - January 3, 2012

Ramanlal J. Patel, 83 of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Mr. Patel was born May 3, 1928 in India. He is survived by his wife Manjulaben and children Prakash, Lata, and Kiran. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, 44011 from 6:00-8:00pm Wednesday, January 4. Funeral Services will be at the funeral home thursday at 10:00am.
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Dorothy K. (nee Hanley) Kerver

February 5, 1931 - January 1, 2012

Dorothy K. Kerver (nee Hanley), 80, Beloved wife of Bob Kerver and the late Robert A. Keelan; loving mother of Kevin Keelan (Julie), Martin Keelan (Sue), Mary Karen Keelan, Kathleen Anders (Dave), Brian Keelan (Lisa) and Philip Kerver (Debbie); devoted grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 4; dear sister of Jorita Symington; passed away Sunday January 1, 2012. In lieu of flowers memorials may...
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Connie J. Judge-Kuhn

October 28, 1959 - December 24, 2011

Connie J. Judge-Kuhn (nee Judge), 52 of Avon, formerly of Lorain, passed away suddenly Saturday, December 24, 2011 at St. John Medical Center. Connie was born, October 28, 1959 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon the past 7 years. Connie was a 1978 Graduate of Avon Lake High School. She worked in the service industry at various restaurants over years including Carol's Avon Lake, the Moose...
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Vonda S. Dotson

March 30, 1945 - December 8, 2011

Vonda S. Dotson, (nee Johnson), 66 of Sheffield Village, passed away Thursday December 8, 2011 at EMH Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born March 30, 1945 in Millstone, KY and had lived in Sheffield Village for the past 25 years. Vonda was the bookkeeper for C & D Sunoco Gas Station which she and her husband owned and operated. She was a member of the First Baptist...
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Shirley Ann (nee Palmer) York

June 7, 1933 - November 23, 2011

Shirley Ann York (nee Palmer), 78, of Avon, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday November 23, 2011 at the Good Samaritan Skilled Nursing Facility after a long illness. She was born June 7, 1933 in Red Ash, VA. Shirley was a member of the Avon Church of God where she was Song Leader and member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Church and singing where a major part of her life. She was a...
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Patrick Sanderson Garrett

December 11, 1944 - November 21, 2011

Patrick Sanderson Garrett, 66, of Avon, passed away at home on Monday November 21, 2011. Born December 11, 1944 in Cleveland. He lived in Avon for the past 34 years. Pat was a graduate of the University of Southern California where he earned a B.S. Degree in Business Administration. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Korea during the Vietnam War. Pat started his...
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Jacqueline Trombley Harrell

July 3, 1938 - November 20, 2011

Jacqueline Trombley Harrell, 73 of Westlake, OH and formerly of Wheaton and Glen Ellyn Illinois, passed away Sunday November 20, 2011 at the Westlake Village Skilled Nursing Center. She was born July 3, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Harrell was a graduate of Hillsdale College where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She remained active in the Glen Ellyn and Wheaton Alumni...
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Patricia N. (nee Daly) Wilhelm

June 3, 1926 - November 14, 2011

Patricia N. Wilhelm (nee Daly), 85, passed away November 14, 2011. Dear mother of Mary Corcoran (John) and James Wilhelm, preceded in death by beloved son Jeffrey; grandmother to John Patrick and Devon Corcoran, and Valerie and Victoria Wilhelm; also survived by many cherished friends and extended family. Pat believed in giving back to the community. She was the founder of the Lakeshore Day Camp...
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Stephen P. Mihalak, Jr.

May 21, 1965 - November 12, 2011

Stephen P. Mihalak, Jr., 46, of Sheffield Lake, OH passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 12, 2011. He was born May 21, 1965 in Princeton, NJ. Stephen graduated from Brookside High School, Class of 1983. He served in the U.S. Army for four years in Germany and was a member of AMVETS Erie Post #55. He enjoyed hunting, gardening, watching football and hockey, cooking, playing and...
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Joan M. Mass

March 25, 1914 - November 7, 2011

Joan M. Mass (nee Ronewicz), age 97. Longtime resident of Avon, OH. Joan was born in Dillonvale, OH on March 25, 1914 to Leon and Josephine Ronewicz. She graduated from Adena High School. She moved to Cleveland and worked as a beautician and part owner of Hammon's Beauty Shop on W. 25th Street. While in Cleveland she met and married Dominic Mass in 1939. They moved to Avon in the 1930's...
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Evelyn M. (nee Kirchner) Pahys

April 11, 1926 - November 1, 2011

Evelyn M. Pahys (nee Kirchner), 85, Beloved wife of the late Thomas; loving mother of Tom (Kathy) and Cheri; devoted grandmother of Krissy, Josh, Matthew and the late Nikki and great-grandmother of five; preceded by eleven siblings. Passed away Tuesday November 1, 2011. Memorials may be forwarded to the Hattie Larlham Foundation, 9772 Diagonal Road, Mantua, OH 44255. Prayer service at the...
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Sherrie Dawn (nee DeSalvo) Herlacher

June 9, 1956 - October 24, 2011

Sherrie Dawn Herlacher (nee DeSalvo), 55 of Avon Lake, formerly of Rantoul, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 24 at University Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Sherrie was born June 9, 1956 in East Cleveland. She graduated from Cleveland Heights High School in 1974 and had lived in Raintoul for 15 year before settling in Avon Lake in 1994. Sherrie had continued her...
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William Charles Morrison

May 4, 1937 - October 20, 2011

William Charles Morrison, 74, longtime Bay Village resident, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. Bill was president of Springer & Morrison Inc. which specialized in commercial window installation. He later became President and owner of West Coast Metals which sold and installed commercial steel constructions products. Bill's company...
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Judy E. (nee Jacobs) Scarvelli

August 19, 1953 - October 14, 2011

Judy E. Scarvelli (nee Jacobs) 58 a homemaker who found great joy in caring for her family, especially her grandchildren also liked to play bingo and shop garage sales. Survivors children Steven, Stephanie and Cody Scarvelli, step-son Dennis M. Scarvelli, Jr., grandchildren Josh, Breanna, Christian and Nathan, sister Debbie Jacobs, niece Debbie A. Ochrin, and other nieces and nephews. Preceded...
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Sharon S. (nee Jett) Warren

February 21, 1956 - October 12, 2011

Sharon S. Warren (nee Jett), 55, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at Regency Hospital in Middleburg Heights following a long illness. She was born February 21, 1956 in South Charleston, WV.
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Mae Belle A. (nee Novotny) Nagel

May 11, 1923 - October 10, 2011

AVON – Mae Belle A. Nagel (nee Novotny), 88, of Avon passed away Monday, October 10, 2011 at her home surrounded by family. She was born May 11, 1923 in Avon Lake and graduated from St. Marys High School in Lorain in 1941. Mae Belle was employed with American Screw and Manufacturing from 1941-1945 and also with Novotny Catering, Avon Lake for many years and was a homemaker. She was one of...
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Dorothy J. (nee Elton) Lee

September 15, 1923 - October 3, 2011

Dorothy J. "Jean" Lee (nee Elton), 88, beloved wife of Pete; loving mother of Peggi Yeager (Bob), Terry Schmidt (Charlie), Frank (Barb), Jim (Lisa) and Carol Lee; devoted grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 17; dear sister of the late Jack and Bill; passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. Memorials may be forwarded to Ohio Pet Placement, 2555 N. Ridge Rd. East, Lorain, OH 44055. Funeral mass...
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Margaret M. Lucic

March 4, 1922 - September 26, 2011

Margaret M. Lucic "Peg" (nee O'Halloran), passed away September 26, 2011. Born March 4, 1922 in Annalong, County Down, Northern Ireland. Much loved spouse of 66 years of John G. Lucic; Daughter of the late William Patrick and Margaret (Lane) of Ballycastle, Northern Ireland; sister of the late Maureen O'Doherty (Bernard). Mother of Patrick (Susan), Gregory and John (Mary Carol); Grandmother of...
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Tim "Dog" Chernock

December 6, 1956 - September 25, 2011

Tim "Dog" Chernock, 54, of Avon Lake since 1984, formerly of Elyria, passed away Sunday September 25, 2011 at Lakewood Hospital. He was born December 6, 1956 in Elyria. Tim was a graduate of the first graduating class of Elyria West High School in 1975 and a member of the Avon Lake Presbyterian Church. He started a career in the plastics world with B.F. Goodrich and worked with many...
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Joan (nee Roehrig) Judge

March 27, 1939 - September 19, 2011

Joan D. Judge (nee Roehrig), 72 of Avon Lake passed away, Monday, September 19, 2011 at South Point Hospital, Cleveland, following a lengthy illness. Joan was born March 27, 1939 in Middle Village, New York and had lived in Avon Lake since 1966. She was a graduate of Mary Louis Academy High School, NY. For many years Joan was the office manager for her husband Dr. James M. Judge's, medical...
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Donald Earl Camp

February 29, 1932 - September 18, 2011

Donald Earl Camp, 79, of Sheffield Lake, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He was born February 29, 1932 in Washington, PA. and lived in Lorain before moving to Sheffield Lake where he lived for 51 years. Donald served his country proudly in the US Army for one year from 1951 to 1952 before being wounded in action and receiving a medical discharge during the...
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Donna Lee (nee Dorsey) Mancini

February 4, 1936 - September 15, 2011

Donna Lee Mancini, (nee Dorsey), 75, of North Ridgeville, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011. She was born February 4, 1936 in Vestaburg, PA and had lived in Garfield Heights, OH and then Seven Hills, OH for 35 years before moving to North Ridgeville where she lived for 4 years. Donna was a graduate of East Bethlehem High School, class of 1953. She had a long career of office positions...
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Theodore Robert Beatty

September 8, 1926 - September 1, 2011

THEODORE ROBERT BEATTY, 84, of Bay Village passed away Friday, September 2 , 2011 at Fairview General Hospital, Cleveland. He was born September 8, 1926 in Cleveland, the son of the late Theodore R. and Catherine S. Beatty. Mr. Beatty served his country in the Army as a Sergeant during World War II. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree from Purdue University and was employed as a...
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Andrew R. "Bart" Bartko

February 21, 1922 - August 25, 2011

Andrew R. "Bart" Bartko, 89, of Westlake and formerly of Parma passed away Thursday, August 25, 2011. He was born February 21, 1922 in Cleveland. Bart attended St. Elizabeth of Hungary School on Buckeye Road and graduated from Benedictine High School where he excelled in sports. He was the Cleveland Press Sandlot Star of the Week in 1940. While serving with the U.S. Navy during World War II...
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Duane C. Godman

May 23, 1950 - August 23, 2011

Duane C. Godman, 61, of North Ridgeville passed away Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was under the special care of Wendy’s Heart. He was born May 23, 1950 in Cleveland, OH and resided in North Ridgeville the past 31 years. He was a 1968 graduate of Valley Forge High School; 1972 graduate of Ashland University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a...
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Bernice Lucille (nee Putre) Hassel

November 16, 1919 - August 19, 2011

Bernice Lucille Hassel, (nee Putre), 91, beloved wife of the late Clement J.; loving mother of Louis J., Clement A. and Ann L. Crump; dear grandmother of Clement A. Jr., Allyson, Samantha, Lauren and Alexandra and great-grandmother of Austin, Brenden, Noah, Aidrian and Annabelle, passed away Friday, August 19, 2011. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Holy Spirit Guild, 410 Lear Road...
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Ronald S. Conrad

October 5, 1934 - August 12, 2011

Retired from the City of Avon Service Dept. & was an Auxiliary Policeman for the Avon from 1963-1972. Survived by 3 brothers, Lester (Evelyn) of Columbus; & Donald (Cecelia) & Robert Conrad (Alice) both of Avon; & 15 nieces & nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Chester Conrad. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH...
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John "Jack" Evans

October 8, 1927 - August 12, 2011

John S. "Jack" Evans, of Avon Ohio, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011, at the EMH Emergency Center in Avon. Mr. Evans was born on October 8, 1927, in Warren Ohio, and lived in Howland where he attended public school. He attended the Navy School of Music and spent three years in the Navy serving in the Pacific. He earned his bachelors degree from the Baldwin Wallace Conservatory of Music and...
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Carolyn J. Cerney

June 16, 1939 - August 11, 2011

Carolyn J. Cerney (nee Mamere), age 72, of Avon Lake, beloved wife for 51 years of Gordon L.; loving mother of Dawn Phelps (Frank) of Avon Lake, Gordon (Karen) of Cleveland, James (Kim) of Henrietta, OH, Joy Kiser (Barry) of Avon Lake; dear grandmother of Tim, Jessica, Brett, Brandon, Lucas, Angie; great-grandmother of Alyssa, Cailyn, Makena, Ciarra; sister of Beverly Mamere (deceased), Melvin...
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Joe J. Giffi

November 17, 1922 - August 7, 2011

Joe James Giffi of Avon, Ohio and Bradenton, Florida passed away Sunday, August 07, 2011 at the age of 88. In heaven, he will join his beloved wife of 66 years, Audrey, who preceded him in passing on March 11, 2011. Joe, born in Ridgway, Pennsylvania November 17, 1922, was the youngest son of Carmine and Clotilde Giffi, both Italian Immigrants, and enjoyed growing up with his brothers and...
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Evelyn G. Wyman

March 16, 1916 - July 29, 2011

Evelyn G. Wyman, beloved wife of the late Raymond. Dear mother of Jeanne Mavis (Russ), Jim Wyman (Sherry) and Joyce Wyman (John). Loving grandmother of Russ, Alan and Todd Mavis, Zachary and the late Jessica Wyman, Dale, Whitney, Lauren and Jason Miller. Great grandmother of 18. Sister of the late Hilda Taylor. Evelyn was born March 16, 1916 in Cleveland, OH. She graduated from John Hay...
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Mabel Sue Block

June 5, 1941 - July 24, 2011

Mabel Sue Block (nee White), 70 of Lorain formerly of West Virginia, passed away at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Sunday, July 24, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. Mabel was born June 5, 1941 in Pie West Virginia and has lived in Lorain the past 30 years. Mabel worked as a house keeper at Sheffield Village apartments for 20 years. She was a member of Tower Baptist Church,...
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George L. Frigie

May 29, 1914 - July 18, 2011

GEORGE L. FRIGIE, 97, loving husband of Jacquelyn (nee Edmunds); step-father of Christopher Jacob Lamberton, Andrew Bruce Lamberton, Dr. Valerie Ann Krieder (Dr. Eric), and the late Karen Sue; brother of William and Louie Frigic; brother-in-law of the late Vern C. Edmunds. Memorial Mass in the chapel of St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 50 East Bagley Road, Berea on Friday, July 22 at 11:00 A.M.. ...
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Harlin G. Van Riper

June 28, 1949 - July 14, 2011

Harlin G. Van Riper, 62, of Olmsted Township passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 surrounded by family and under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve at the Rennaissance in Olmsted Twp. following a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1949 in Mansfield, OH and was a 1967 graduate Lincoln High School and most recently employed in maintenance the past seven years at Playhouse...
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Barbara Ann (nee Wachowiak) Alten

November 11, 1933 - July 13, 2011

BARBARA ANN ALTEN (nee Wachowiak), age 77, of Bay Village. Loving wife of the late Russell J.; dearest mother of Timothy E. (Maureen), Joseph E. (deceased), Thomas J., Lynn M. and John M. (Heidi); dear sister of Irvin (deceased) and Paul (Dorothy); loving grandmother of Alexander, Rebecca, Daniel, Jake, Charlotte and Theodore, Barbara grew up in the Lagrange Street neighborhood of Toledo, Ohio.
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