2012 saw a number of notable deaths nationally, as well as locally. Avon-Avon Lake Patch readers mourned the death of many this year. Some shocked us because of their age; others because of the tragic events surrounding them.
From a popular real estate agent, to a young Avon Lake High School student and the death of a former cable television host, 2012 lost many memorable residents from Avon and Avon Lake.
Here are some of the most read obituaries this year. Click here to read all the obituaries from 2012, and leave your condolences in the comments.
- Diane Marie Kopf-Rym, of Avon Lake
- Carol J. Krasin, Popular Real Estate Agent
- Christine “Tina” DeLong, of Avon Lake
- George B. Maverick, 54
- Craig Steiner, 23, attended Avon Lake High School
- Thomas F. Schaefer, 42, of Avon
- Timothy E. Orr, 53, of Avon Lake
- Tony Rendeiro, 29, father of 3
- Ruth Uszak, Retired from Avon Lake School District
- John T. Reddy, former firefighter, of Avon
- Sharon L. Miller, of Avon
- Amanda (Mandy) Ortiz, 27, 2003 Graduate of ALHS
- Kathleen R. O'Donnell
- Isabelle Clapp, 14, Freshman at Avon Lake High School
- Richard M. Maurer, 48, Father of Amanda
- Former Mayor of Avon, Donald Hubbard, Passes Away
- Janet L. Dixon (nee Irvin), 49, of Avon Lake
- Visitation Thursday for Mitchell Andelmo
- George Miller, 100, Born and Raised in Avon
- Leonard J. Piazza, Founded Piazza Brothers Greenhouse
- Robert Allen Mitchell, 35, Formerly of Avon
- Longtime Avon Lake Cable Host, Robert "Bob" Bolen, Passes Away
- Eldon G. Turner, 85, Served in World War II
- Anthony J. "A.J." Bodnar Jr., 24, Brother of Two
- Alexis Taylor, 18, Avon High Graduate
- Bernard J. "Bernie" Tadych, 100, Longtime Banker
- John B. Root, 80, Served in Navy
- Daniel James Kalo, age 64
