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Obituaries

Saturday, May 19, 2012

Marian C. Smitek, 90, Retired Social Worker

Native of Grafton

Marian C. (Noveski) Smitek, 90, died May 16. Smitek was born Dec. 5, 1921, in Grafton. She lived in Avon for 60 years. She worked as a social worker for Catholic Social Services and was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church. Smitek is survived by her son, Michael Smitek of North Ridgeville, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by husband Paul "Frank" Smitek, son Frank J. "Frankie" Smitek, and brothers Thomas and Joseph Noveski. Calling hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Monday, May 21, at Misencik Funeral Home. Closing prayers will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, at Misencik Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church. …

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St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception Church and Misencik Funeral Home

Friday, May 4, 2012

Beverly A. Vasil (nee Hunt), 71, Wife of Andrew

Services are pending

Beverly A. Vasil (nee Hunt), 71, of Avon, passed away on May 2, 2012. She was born on July 16, 1940. She is the 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. Services are pending. Memorials may be forwarded to New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road, Elyria, 44035 or American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland 44106. Information provided by Busch Funeral Home.

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Busch Funeral and Crematory Services

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

John Fox, 1974 Graduate of Avon High School

Passed away following a truck accident.

John F. Fox, age 55, passed away April 25, 2012 following a truck accident off I-65 in Bullitt County, KY. Mr. Fox was born on May 16, 2012 in Bay Village and graduated from Avon High School in 1974. He lived in Sheffield Lake and worked at Nordson prior to his enlistment in the U.S. Marine Corp. from 1975-1979 and continued to work for Nordson until he retired in 2007. Most recently he was working as truckdriver for Valley Transportation in Ashland.  He is survived by his wife of 29 years Elizabeth (nee Kmett) Fox, son John F. Fox II, granddaughter McKinzie A. Fox "Baby Girl," mother Nancy (nee Duschel) Fox and siblings Anne Marie (Eric) McClintock, Rudolph (Susan), Robert (Kathy), Patrick (Tracy), James (Diana), and Jeffrey (Melody). He …

In this Article:

Avon High School and St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception Church

Friday, April 27, 2012

John B. Root, 80, Served in Navy

Father of Avon's Dan Root

  • OBITUARIES
  • Friday, April 27

John B. Root, 80 of Avon Lake, formerly of Omaha, NE passed away on April 25, 2012 at Main Street Care Center following a lengthy illness. John was born on March 29, 1932 in Mansfield, OH. He served in the Navy and graduated from Ashland University. John worked for 20 years as an accountant with Eaton Corporation in the Airflex Division. He was a member of First Lutheran Church in Lorain and the American Legion. John loved reading, sports and spending time at home with his family. John is survived by his wife of 49 years, Donna (nee Applegate); sons, John Andrew (Beth) of Beavercreek, OH and Dan (Sandy) of Avon; five grandchildren, Sarah, Maggie, Kristen, Peyton and Cody; and brother, Louis of Mansfield, OH. He is preceded in death by his …

In this Article:

Towne Center Community Campus (in Avon Lake Patch) and Busch Funeral & Crematory Services (in Avon Lake Patch)

Saturday, April 21, 2012

Mary G. Morahan, 82, Active at Holy Trinity Church

Graduated from St. Theresa Academy

Mary G. (Nagel) Morahan, 82, of Avon, died at home surrounded by her family on April 19. Morahan was a lifetime Avon resident and graduated from St. Theresa Academy in Cleveland. In addition to being a wife, mother and homemaker, Morahan was also heavily involved in the Avon community. She was a very active lifelong member of Holy Trinity Church and the Ladies Guild. She was a member at the VFW in Elyria and the American Legion in Avon Lake. Her interests included crocheting blankets for her grandchildren, ceramics, gardening and canning. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald; children Michael (Kelly) of Avon, Mark (Laura) of Avon, Susan Matheson (John) of Chico, Calif., and David (Michelle) of Avon; grandchildren Michael, …

In this Article:

Holy Trinity Church, Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, and Holy Trinity Cemetery

Clara "Claire" Curley, 76, of Avon

Former North Olmsted resident

Clara "Claire" (Mayo) Curley, 76, of Avon died April 19. She was born in Cleveland on Dec. 7, 1935, to Carl and Mary Grace Mayo. She was a loving wife to late husband James Curley for 50 years. Curley is survived by children Therese Minella (Tom), Joe Curley (Mary), Diane Gardner (John) and Jim Curley (Jennifer); grandchildren John, Charlie, Grace, Anthony, Madeline, Sophia, Cameron, Claire, Ella and many nieces and nephews. As well as her parents and husband, Curley is preceded in death by siblings Dominic, Mary, Carl, Angelo, Lucille, Sue, Josephine, Joe, Tony and Delores. Calling hours are 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, April 22, at Busch Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday at Holy Trinity Church, with interment …

In this Article:

Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, Holy Trinity Church, and Saint Joseph Cemetery

Friday, April 20, 2012

Thomas Martin Wagner, 55, Executive at Elevated Sale

Graduated from University of Toledo

Thomas Martin Wagner, 55, of Avon died April 12. Wagner was born Feb. 4, 1957, in Toledo and was a 1975 graduate of E.L. Bowsher High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Toledo in 1980 and his associate's degree from the Insurance Institute in 1987. Wagner was vice-president of business development for Elevated Sale, Inc. Wagner loved being a father and husband. His other interests included tennis, his church, travel and yard work. Calling hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. at Busch Funeral Home. The funeral, led by Pastor Jim Bzdafka, will follow at 4 p.m. at the funeral home. Internment will be at Woodlawn Cemetery, Deshler, OH. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box …

In this Article:

Busch Funeral and Crematory Services and Alzheimer's Association

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Vandals Hit Local Church, Home

The following arrest information was provided by the Avon Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.

Avon police are working with area schools to try and identify possible suspects after the pavilion and outdoor tables at Faith Lutheran Church were reported vandalized on March 25. Some of the writings were “We are Wear,” “Smoke Rings Territory” and the initials “MLG.” Church officials told police they believe the vandalism occurred either late Friday night or early Saturday morning. On March 24, a resident nearby in the 2200 block of Garden Drive had “MLG” painted in yellow paint on her garage door.

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Avon Police Department and Faith Lutheran Church

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Anthony J. "A.J." Bodnar Jr., 24, Brother of Two

Calling hours are Wednesday evening

Anthony J. "A.J." Bodnar Jr., 24, of Avon, died March 12 in Lorain. He is survived by his parents, Anthony J. Bodnar Sr. and Maria (Dolcemascola); brothers Domonic and Vincent; grandparents James (Mikie) Bodnar and David (Lee) Dolcemascola; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandmother Phyllis (Corso) Bodnar.  Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Misencik Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception and family and friends are asked to gather there. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery, Cleveland.

In this Article:

Misencik Funeral Home and St. Mary of The Immaculate Conception Church

Monday, March 12, 2012

Share Memories of Alexis Taylor

Avon High graduate died on March 8

Seeing such a young age in an obituary is hard. Avon High Class of 2011 graduate Alexis Taylor died on March 8 at the age of 18. The Lorain County Coroner's Office said Sunday that the cause of death is undetermined. Calling hours are from  2 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Busch Funeral Home.  A private family service will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday at Busch Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Friends of Alexis, please feel free to share tributes to and memories of her in the comments.

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Avon High School, Alexis Taylor, 18, Avon High Graduate, Busch Funeral and Crematory Services, and 1 more ›

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