Carolyn M. Reiner, Formerly of Avon Lake

Carolyn M. Reiner, 79, (nee Newman) of Wellington, and formerly of Avon Lake and Sheffield Lake, passed away Sept. 30, 2012, at the Keystone Pointe Nursing Home in Lagrange, while in the company of her beloved family.

Mrs. Reiner was born April 2, 1933 in Cleveland. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Frances E. (nee Black) Newman. She was a graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland (class of 1951).

She was a retired executive secretary with the Lorain County Board of Mental Health and a member of the YWCA-Swimming Group as well as the “Belles” luncheon group.

Her hobbies include reading, swimming, and playing the piano. She also enjoyed the Mighty Goliath Theater Productions at Avon Lake High School. Her most enjoyable time was spent with her family and she loved supporting her children and grandchildren in their athletic endeavors.

Mrs. Reiner is survived by daughters, Kathryn M. (Edward) Reiner-Thomas, Janet L. (David) Glowinski, all of Wellington, Ellie F. (Dan) Dudukovich, of Oberlin; sons, Daniel A. (Missy) Reiner of Exton, Pennsylvanka, Matthew J. (Debra) Reiner, of Sylvania; 13 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and a sister, Jacqueline A. (Gerald) Bambousek of Oxford, MI.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Reiner on Dec. 2, 2009.

Friends may call Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Oct. 4, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the funeral home, with Chaplain Christopher Robinson, Chaplain with New Life Hospice, officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, c/o Mercy Hospital Foundation, 3600 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053 or Alzheimer’s Association, 38440 Chester Road, Avon, OH 44011.