Sunday, December 23, 2012
Services will be held late next week.
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Sunday, December 23, 2012
Ann M. Songer (nee Pintenich), 83 of Avon formerly of Wickliffe, passed away at Brighton Gardens in Westlake on Dec. 21, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Ann was born in Cleveland on Aug. 13, 1929. She graduated from Fenn College (now Cleveland State University) with a 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 active with the United Way, Wickliffe Band Boosters, Avon Senior Center, and The Gathering Place, a cancer support group in Westlake. Ann is survived by her children Chris Songer of North Ridgeville and Greg Songer (Cindy) of North Royalton; her grandchildren Alicia and Simone. She is preceded in death by her husband William…
Saturday, June 23, 2012
See below for funeral Mass and calling hours.
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Saturday, June 23, 2012
Leonard J. Piazza, age 93, passed away on Wednesday June 20, 2012. He was born in Cleveland on July 18, 1918. A lifelong member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Avon, he has lived in Avon since 1921. He was a farmer after the war and started Piazza Brothers Greenhouse and later worked for Avon Parks and Recreation Department, retiring at the age of 85. He is survived by his daughter SallyAnn (Robert) Glenn, granddaughters Cheryl (Robert) Cramer and Judith (Robert) McGorray, grandchildren Elizabeth, Andrew, Stephanie, Robbie, Katie, and Tricia. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice (nee Battaglia) Piazza, brothers Dominic, August, Charles, sisters Grace Corso, Rose Spondike and great-grandson Stephen Cramer. The family will receive …
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Holy Trinity Church
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Saturday, June 2, 2012
Survived by family in Avon and Avon Lake.
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 Jan. 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. She was a registered technician, a member of Holy Trinity Church and the Ladies Guild. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading medical stories, sewing and spending time with her family. Her grandchildren described her as being the "greatest grandma." Betty was also a great cook and known for her pork and dumplings. Betty is survived by her children, Kathleen A. Perry …
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Holy Trinity Church
33601 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH
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Busch Funeral and Crematory Services
32000 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH
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Saturday, May 26, 2012
Former treasurer of Lorain City Schools
Catherine A. Stanziano (nee Krajeski) 69 of Avon Lake, formerly of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Friday, May 25, 2012. Catherine was born in Lorain on Dec. 20, 1942 where she remained a lifelong resident until 2003 when she moved to Avon Lake. She was employed for 31 years as an accountant in the treasurer's office with Lorain City Schools and with Clearview treasurer's Office for 10 years. She was an active member of St. Joseph Church in Avon Lake, a board member for LORMET Credit Union, and participated on the Avon Ladies Golf League. She enjoyed golfing and attending her grandsons' sporting events. Catherine is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ray; her children, Kim Brown (Jim) of Largo, FL, Mark of Palm Coast, FL, and Mary Kay D'…
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Busch Funeral & Crematory Services
163 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012
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 …
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Misencik Funeral Home
36363 Detroit Rd, Avon, OH
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Friday, April 27, 2012
Father of Avon's Dan Root
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Friday, April 27, 2012
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 …
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Busch Funeral & Crematory Services
163 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH
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Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Virginia Anderson retired from Avon Lake school district.
Virginia "Ginny" Anderson (nee Meister), 65 of Avon Lake, passed away at home on April 23, 2012 following a short battle with cancer. She was born on March 11, 1947 in Sandusky where she was raised. After graduating from Perkins High School in 1965, she worked as a preschool teacher and eventually retired from Avon Lake City Schools. Ginny was very active in the community and at St. Joseph Church where she participated in the Women's Circle, Ladies Guild and choir. She was president of the Avon Lake American Legion Women's Auxiliary, Lady of the Snows and also volunteered with hospice. She loved spending time with her granddaughter and enjoyed the outdoors, as well as golfing, bird watching and traveling. Ginny is survived by her daughter…
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Busch Funeral & Crematory Services
163 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH
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St. Joseph Catholic Church
32929 Lake Rd, Avon Lake, OH
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Tuesday, April 3, 2012
Visitation, service information below.
Eldon G. Turner, 85 of Avon Lake, formerly of Windsor, IL, passed away, Friday, March 30, 2012 at The Renaissance, Olmsted Township, following a brief illness. Mr. Turner served his country during WWII as a member of the United States Coast Guard. He is survived by children Janet L. St. George (David) and Harry J. Turner (Kristin Sutfin); grandchildren Daniel and Leigha St. George and Kristin's children Heather, Cathrine and Rachel and their children Isabella, Austin, Hunter and Chase; as well as other nieces and nephews. Visitation is at the Busch Funeral Home on Friday, April 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral services are Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. at Busch Funeral Home. Interment will follow at 11 a.m. at Resthaven …
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Visitation, services on Tuesday.
Andrew C. Turney IV, 56, passed away on March 9, 2012. He was born on Aug. 4, 1955. He was a machine operator for Ford Motor Company for 32 years at the Casting Plant in Brook Park. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. Mr. Turney is survived by his wife Linda M. (nee Ferritto); daughters Sara and Rebecca; and father Andrew C. III and the late Mary (nee Alerich); and sisters Frances Frame (Jim), Amy Duke and Jennifer Gorham (Jack). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Visitation is Tuesday, March 13 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon Belden Rd. Avon Lake, OH. A prayer service will be held from 7 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. that evening at the funeral home. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Cancer Society…
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Busch Funeral & Crematory Services
163 Avon Belden Rd, Avon Lake, OH
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Served in the U.S. Army, retired from PPG
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Monday, February 20, 2012
Erwin J. Kapalko, 81 of Avon Lake formerly of Delaware, OH passed away Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 at EMH Regional Medical Center following complications of pneumonia. Mr. Kapalko was born Dec. 14, 1930 in Smock, PA and had lived in Avon Lake the past 34 years. He was a Korean War veteran serving in the US Air Force from 1949 until accepting an offer to join the US Army under the officers training program. He was honorably discharged from active duty in 1952 and continued to serve his country in the Army Reserves and was ultimately honorably discharged from the Army Medical Service Corp with the rank of First Lieutenant. Mr. Kapalko earned a degree in chemistry from the University of West Virginia. He began working in 1956 with PPG Industries in…
Dan & Leslie Schlak
3:20 am on Sunday, July 1, 2012
We lived next to Leonard for several years & loved having him around! We enjoyed his company and his stories, but most of all his friendship. We could see the love he had for the greenhouse, his family & most of all, his wife. more ›