USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Alan "Al" Lawrence Shestag
May 18, 1946 - October 31, 2001
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Avon Ohio USA
cemetery: North Ridgeville cemetery
Beloved Husband of Frances J. (Biel). Beloved father of Scott Alan (Tina) and Danielle Michelle (Robert) Davenport. Dear son of Beulah (nee McCann) and brother of Carol (Sanders "Sandy") Sutton. preceded in death by his father Lawrence and a brother Lowell. Memorials may be forwarded to Edgewater Yachting Educational Society, c/o McDonald Investment, att R. Frantz, 800 Superior Ave. #2100 Cleveland, OH 44144.
Barbara M. Andrews
May 11, 1928 - January 08, 2002
Birthplace: Fredericktown, PA
Resided In: Avon Lake Ohio USA
cemetery: West Bend cemetery
Barbara M. Andrews (nee McLaughlin) - 73 of Avon Lake, formerly of Pleasant Hills, PA, passed away, Saturday, January 12, at St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake, following complications of pneumonia. Mrs. Andrews was born, May 11, 1928 in Fredericktown PA and has lived in Avon Lake for the past 34 years. She was a 1946 graduate of Baldwin High School, Pleasnant Hills. Mrs. Andrews worked for over 10 years as a sales clerk with Gorants Candies in the Promenade Shopping Center, Westlake. She was a member of St. Joseph Cahtolic Church, Avon Lake, and enjoyed golfing and gardening. Her husband, Raymond G. whom she married
, August 28, 1948, passed away, March 7, 2000. She is survived by her mother, Bertha McLaughlin (nee Walters) of Washington, PA, her sister Gayle Tarr of Washington, PA and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by her father John H. McLaughlin. Friends may call at the Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel, 163 Avon-Bleden Rd., Avon Lake, from 4:00-9:00pm Monday, January 14. A prayer service will be at the funeral home, Monday at 8:00pm. Fr. Stephen Shields of St. Thomas the Apostle Church, Sheffield Lake will offiate. Graveside services will be held, Tuesday, in the West Bend cemetery, East Millsboro, PA. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Cancer Society, 43099 Norht Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035 or St. Joseph Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 32939 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, 44012.
Edwin David Littleton
April 22, 1932 - January 16, 2002
Birthplace: Bellaire, OH
Resided In: Elyria Ohio USA
cemetery: Busch Cremation Service
Edwin David Littleton – 63, of Elyria, formerly of Bellaire, Ohio, passed away, Sunday, January 13, 2002 at his home, following complications of emphysema. Mr. Littleton was born, April 22, 1938 in Bellarie and has lived in Elyria for the past 27 years. Mr. Littleton worked as a truck driver, with such companies as, General Industries, Jefferson Trucking and Aztec Peroxides. He was a US Army Veteran, stationed as an MP at West Point and a 1956 graduate of Bellaire High School. Mr. Littleton was a musician, who enjoyed playing the organ and guitar and also enjoyed singing. He was a handyman and enjoyed cooking. Besides his of 32 years, Patricia (nee Trainor) he is survived by his daughter Sharon Littleton of Hiram, Ohio and a granddaughter Emilia. Other survivors include a brother Lawrence of Kissimee, FLA and two sisters, Margaret Stanley of Keystone Heights, FLA and Janet Nichols of Williamstown, WV. Besides his parents, William and Janet (nee Sandrus) he is preceded in death by a brother Bill Littleton. Memorial Services will be Wednesday, January 16 at the BUSCH-CURTIS-SCHEUFFLER FAMILY CHAPEL, 114 Second St., Elyria at 7:30pm. Cremation by Busch Crematory. Memorials may be forwarded to the Lorain County Office on Aging, 320 N. Gateway, Elyria, 44035.
Jennifer Lynn Romes
December 16, 1978 - November 27, 2001
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Avon Lake Ohio USA
cemetery: Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avon Lake – Jennifer Lynn Romes – 22 of Avon Lake, passed away, Sunday, November 25, following complications of Cystic Fibrosis. Jennifer was born, December 16, 1978 in Cleveland and has lived in Avon Lake her whole life. She was a waitress at Spunkmeyers Pub, Avon Lake. She was a 1997 graduate of Avon Lake High School and was attending Lorain County Community College seeking a degree in advertising. Jennifer was described by her family as a free spirit, who enjoyed cooking and had a strong love for her nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, Franklin J. and Joanne L. (nee Burris) Romes, Jennifer is survived by sisters; Debbie Lynch of Boston, MA; Carol Turner of Medina; Chantal Kryc of Avon Lake, Stephanie Waltjen of Avon Lake; Diane Scheutzow of Brunswick, and Margaret Ortiz of Cleveland; brothers Joseph of Bay Village and Franklin, Jr., of Brunswick. Other survivors include her maternal grandmother Forrest Burris and her life long physician Dr. Robert C. Stern. She is preceded in death by a nephew, William Quickle. Friends may call Wednesday, November 28, at the Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., from 4:00-9:00pm. Funeral Services will be 11:00am, Thursday, November 29 at Calvary Baptist Church, 32607 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake. Pastor Darryl Lawlor of the church will officiate. Interment will follow in Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon. Memorials may be forwarded to the Children’s Lung Foundation, 2300 Overlook Rd., #406, Cleveland Heights, 44106.
Emily K. Morrison
February 02, 1940 - November 18, 2001
Birthplace: Westlake
Resided In: Avon Ohio USA
cemetery: Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avon - Emily K. Morrison (nee Popovich) – 61 of Avon, formerly of Rocky River, passed away, Sunday, November 18, at New Life Hospice Residence Center, Lorain after a four year battle with cancer. Mrs. Morrison was born, February 17, 1940 in Westlake and had lived in Avon the past 14 years. Mrs. Morrison was founder and one time owner of Wear It Again, Consignment Shop in Avon. She was a 1958 graduate of Westlake High School, a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Avon and an Avid Golfer. She was a member of the Deer Track Golf Course’s Couples League. She is survived by her husband of 14 years, James O. Morrison. Other survivors include her daughter Susan (Dean) Golko of Palm City Fla.; mother Katherine (nee Gawlikowski) Popovich of Lakewood; granddaughters, Annie and Betsy; step-daughter Tiffany Morrison of Columbus; step-son Bryce Morrison of New York City; sister Patricia Vecchio of Lakewood and bother Nick Popovic of Fairview Park. She is also survived by nieces Sally, Kathy and Deana. She is preceded in death by her father Emil Popovich. A memorial service will be Friday, November 23, at 10:00am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 33601 Detroit Rd., Avon. Fr. John Misenko of the church will officiate. Interment will be private in Resthaven Memory Garden. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Cancer Society, 43099 North Ridge Road, Elyria, 44035 or New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, 44035. Arrangements by Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel, Avon (440)933-3202
Shirley A. Burgett
February 23, 1932 - November 21, 2001
Birthplace: Elyria
Resided In: Elyria Ohio USA
cemetery: Brookdale cemetery
Elyria – Shirley A. Burgett (nee Diederick) 69 of Elyria, passed away, Saturday, November 17, following complications of diabetes. Mrs. Burgett was born February 23, 1932 in Elyria and has been a life long resident. She worked as a private home health care aid for 12 years. Mrs. Burgett enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. She found great joy in family dinners, picnics in the park and visiting friends and relative. She especially liked spending time with her grandchildren. Her husband the late James A. Burgett passed away in 1987. She is survived by daughters, Carol Gallardo and Bonnie Campolo both of Elyria and Holly Hatgider of Waterford, Conn.; sons, James Jr., Chris, Gregory, Jeffery, Neil and Scot (correct spelling) all of Elyria. Other survivors include 2 brothers James Diederick of Oberlin and Lee Diederick of Elyria; 19 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Besides her husband, she is preceded in death by a daughter Teris; son Gary; grandson A.J. Burgett; a sister Jean Troutman and her parents, Frank and Dorothy (nee Lescher) Diederick. Friends may call at the BUSCH-CURTIS-SCHEUFFLER FAMILY CHAPEL, 114 Second Street, Elyria from 7:00-9:00pm Monday, November 19. All services will be at the funeral home, Tuesday, November 20 at 11:00am. Interment will follow in Brookdale cemetery, Elyria.
Leland S. Green
June 20, 1926 - November 05, 2001
Birthplace: Lakewood
Resided In: North Olmsted Ohio USA
cemetery: Busch Cremation Services
North Olmsted – Leland S. Green – 75 of North Olmsted, formerly of Rocky River, passed away, Monday, November 5, at St. John West Shore Hospital, following a short illness. Mr. Green was born, June 20, 1926 in Lakewood. Mr. Green was a WWII Navy Veteran and had worked for Air Canada as a manager at both Cleveland Hopkins and Chicago O’Hare Airports for 30 years. He enjoyed Travel and stamp collecting. He is survived by his children, Barbara Green of Elliston, VA, Sara Green of Westlake, Douglas (Denise) of Carlsbad, CA and Brian (Helen) of Avon Lake. Other survivors include grandchildren, Amanda and Benjamin; a brother Robert (Carol) and his former wife, Barbara. Besides his parents, Leland and Ida Lee Green, he is preceded in death by a brother Thomas. Private family service will be held. Arrangements are by the BUSCH-BURMIESTER FAMILY CHAPEL, Avon Lake. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Red Cross
Donald A. Barnes
September 06, 1937 - November 05, 2001
Birthplace: Lakewood
Resided In: Avon Lake/Clarksfield Twp Ohio USA
cemetery: Clarksfield Township cemetery
Avon Lake – Donald A. Barnes – 64 of Avon Lake and Clarksfield Twp., passed away, Monday, November 5, at the Fischer Titus Medical Center, Norwalk, following a lengthy Illness. Mr. Barnes was born, September 6, 1937 in Lakewood, has lived in Avon Lake his entire life and has spent time living in Clarksfield Twp. the past 7 years. Mr. Barnes worked as a Regulator Man with the Columbia Gas Company for 30 years. He was a 1955 graduate of Avon Lake High School and a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church, Avon Lake. He enjoyed cars, tractors and anything to do with the land. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Juanita (nee Bowers). Other survivors include 3 sons, Donald L. (Kathy) of Scotts, MI; David A. of Avon Lake, Douglas E. (Michelle) of Sheffield Lake; a sister Judith D. Young of Avon Lake and a granddaughter Joanna Barnes. He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald E. and Dorothy A. (nee Barnes) (nee Barnes is correct) Friends may call at the BUSCH-BURMEISTER FAMILY CHAPEL, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. Avon Lake, from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00pm Wednesday, November 7. Funeral Services will be at the funeral home, Thursday, November 8 at 11:00am. Mr. Barnes’ son, Pastor Donald L. Barnes of the Galesburg Baptist Church, Galesburg MI along with Pastor Alan Seaborn of the New London 1st Baptist Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Clarksfield Township cemetery. Memorials may be forwarded to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Franklin A. Reinker
December 10, 1922 - October 16, 2001
Birthplace: Westlake
Resided In: Avon Lake Ohio USA
cemetery: Elmhurst Park cemetery
Franklin A. Reinker – 78 of Avon Lake, passed away, Tuesday, October 16 at Bradley Bay Heath Center, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Reinker was born, December 10, 1922 in Westlake and has lived in Avon Lake for the past 55 years. Mr. Reinker worked as a superintendent with the Kirby Company retiring after 40 years. He was a WWII Veteran and a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Gerry (nee Kruse). Sons, Robb (Nancy) of Highland Heights, James (Elizabeth) of Columbus and David (Gwen) of Chicago. Other survivors include 6 grandchildren, Jodi, Adam, Corey, Lori, Daniel and Brian and 2 great grandchildren Payton and Hannah. Mr. Reinker is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Alvina (nee Lange) Reinker and twin sister Frances Bracher. Funeral Services will be at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 32747 Lake Rd., Avon Lake, Thursday, October 18 at noon. Pastor Eileen Schwabero-Woyen of the church will officiate. Interment will be private in Elmhurst Park cemetery, Avon. Memorials may be forwarded to the memorial fund of the church or the charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements by the BUSCH-BURMEISTER FAMILY CHAPEL, Avon Lake.
