USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Kenneth J. Walsh
November 4, 1954 - November 28, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Avon Lake, OH
cemetery: Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, OH 44011
Kenneth J. Walsh, age 50. Beloved husband of Jill M. (nee Menges) . Dear father of Kaitlyn Walsh of Avon Lake. Loving son of Margaret Walsh and the late Thomas of Cleveland. Dear brother of Kathleen Walsh of North Olmsted, Robert Walsh of Cleveland, Brian Walsh of North Olmsted, Donna Dolan (Deceased) and Rose Banghart (Deceased) . Also survived by many nieces and nephews. passed away Nov. 28, 2004. Prayer services at the Funeral Home Friday Dec. 3 at 9:15 a.m. followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Catholic Church 32929 Lake Rd., Avon Lake at 10:00 a.m. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, Wednesday from 7-9:00 p.m. and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9:00 p.m. Busch Funeral and Crematory Services. 440-933-3202.
Thomas A. Quinn
January 13, 1938 - November 28, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Avon
cemetery: Elmhurst Park cemetery, 32787 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011
Avon, OH - Thomas A. Quinn, age 66, of Avon, Ohio passed away Sunday, November 28, 2004 at his home following a short illness. He was born January 13, 1938 in Cleveland and moved to Avon Lake from Olmsted Falls in 1950 and to Avon in 1972. He was a 1956 graduate of Avon Lake High School where he was on the football and basketball teams and was later inducted into the Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the schools first eleven man football team. He served in the Air Force from 1956 thru 1960 and in the Air Force Reserve from 1960 until 1962. He was stationed primarily in Germany in Intelligence Operations with the 7000th Support WG. He worked for 2 years at B.F. Goodrich, Avon Lake before joining the Avon Lake Police Department in 1963. He was promoted to Sergeant in 1967, Lieutenant in 1971, and became Chief on January 1, 1978 at the age of 39. While serving as Chief, the city established its K-9 unit in 1979. He also served as President of Lorain County Chiefs Association, and retired in 1987. In his retirement he enjoyed restoring antique cars, and was considered an authority on early Camaro’s. He went to many antique auto shows and swap meets and was affectionately known as “AvonTom.” Mr. Quinn was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Church, Avon; Catholic Big Brother; Western Cuyahoga County F.O.P. Lodge No. 25; and the Irish Heritage Club, Avon Lake. He was also a member of St. Mary’s Golf League and the Holy Name Society Bowling League. In addition to golfing and bowling he enjoyed traveling and camping, and was a Cleveland Sports fan.
Tom is survived by his wife of 44 years, Janice (nee Long); two daughters, Connie Glover (Jesse) of Vermilion and Christine Bartholomew (Tim) of Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania; and a son, Thomas Quinn of Andover, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Jaime Day (husband Rickey), Amanda, Devon and Trevor Glover; Dylan and Chase Bartholomew and Allison and Daniel Quinn; one great-grandson, Aiden Day; a brother, Patrick Quinn (Nonie) of Canton, Michigan; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Mae (nee Musil) Quinn, a sister, Kathleen Adams and an infant brother, Dennis.
Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. Avon Lake Thursday December 2 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Services will be held at the funeral home Friday December 3 at 11:00am. Rev. Bill Shomo, a chaplain of the Hospice of the Western Reserve, will officiate. Burial will follow at Elmhurst Park cemetery, Avon. Police honors will be observed. Memorials may be forwarded to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, OH 44119; Ireland Cancer Center, c/o Department of Development, University Hospitals of Cleveland, 11100 Euclid Ave. Cleveland, OH 44106-9971 or Our Lady of the Wayside, 38135 Colorado Ave. Avon, OH 44011.
Calvin C. Kraushaar
November 26, 1935 - November 29, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: Cape Coral, Florida
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Calvin C. Kraushaar, beloved Husband of Frances S. Kraushaar (nee Eggers); dear Father of Jeffrey Kraushaar, Kimberly Rassi (Javad), Kathy Zabar, and Jay Kraushaar (Trisha); loving Grandfather of Aaron Worob, Arshia Rassi, Alyssa Rassi, and Ashley Rassi; dear Brother of Jeanne Herzog and Dale Kraushaar; Friend of family pet Lucky. Mr. Kraushaar passed away on Monday, November 29, 2004. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the American Heart Association, 1689 East 115th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44106, or to the Stone Laboratory Attn: Jeff Reutter, 1314 Kinnear Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43212. Funeral service at the funeral home Saturday, December 4, 2004 at 10:00 AM. Interment at Brooklyn Heights cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Friday, December 3, 2004. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800
Joseph Richard Kray (Krajewski)
August 8, 1931 - November 30, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: North Royalton
Joseph R. Kray (Krajewski), age 73, beloved husband of Willia M. (Nee: Knebel); loving father of Rebecca A. Taylor (Robert), Mark R. (Jamie), Cathy A. Skrovan and Ginny Eimer (Gerald); dear grandfather of Ashley, Christopher, Eric, Kyle, Amanda and Emily; and brother of the late Gerald Krajewski. passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2004. Services at the Funeral Home Saturday, December 4 at 11 a.m. Cremation by Busch Crematory. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Rd, Parma from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday.
Linda J. Kovanitz
June 11, 1964 - December 1, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Berea, OH
Linda J. Kovanitz, age 40, fiancee of Larry Petersen; mother of Stacey, Amanda, and Christine Gates; grandmother of Briana Gates, and Mya Conner; sister of Diane Knepper, Alan Kovanitz, Sharon Kokoska, and Dennis Kovanitz. passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2004. Memorial service at the Busch Funeral Home, 4334 Pearl Rd. Cle.Sunday at 2:15 pm.BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES 216-741-7700.
Gertrude G. Mohline
December 7, 1903 - December 1, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Lakewood, OH
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
GERTRUDE G. MOHLINE, Age 100. Loving sister of the late Hugo, Gunar and Ivar; dear aunt of Bruce Mohline and Lynne Tea. passed away Wednesday, Dec. 1. Funeral service Monday, Dec. 6 at 9:30am in the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 15800 DETROIT AVE. Interment Sunset Memorial Park.
Catherine S. Mayer
May 3, 1919 - December 3, 2004
Birthplace: Cottageville, SC
Resided In: Rocky River, OH
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Catherine S. Mayer (Nee Jaques) Age 85. Beloved wife of the late Peter M., dear Mother of Peter F. and Sandra Ratajczak (the late Joseph), Loving Grandmother of Deanna, Tracie, and JP. Great Grandmother of Bryan, Cameron, Katie, Megan and Emma. Sister of Thelma and the late William. In lieu of flowers memorials may be forwarded to the Leukemia Society, 20525 Center Ridge Rd. #630, Rocky River, OH 44116. Funeral service in the funeral home Monday. Dec. 6 at 10am. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 21369 CENTER RIDGE RD. FROM 2-4 AND 7-9PM SUNDAY.
Ruth E. Marra
September 17, 1933 - December 4, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: North Royalton, OH
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
RUTH E. MARRA, Age 71 (Nee Gaber) Beloved Wife of the late Nicholas. Dear Mother of Victoria Marra Simna (John), Nicholas M. Marra (Karen) and Jennie Indovina. Loving Grandmother of Jessica, Laura, Lisa, Rachel, Julie, Carl, and Lindsay. passed away Saturday December 4, 2004. In Lieu of Flowers Memorials May be Forwarded to Seasons of Life Hospice 9511 W. Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130. Prayer Service at the Funeral Home Tuesday December 7 at 8:45am and the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church at 9:30am. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. Friends May Call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma from 1-4 & 7-9pm Monday. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES, 440-842-7800.
John L. Brickner
September 5, 1908 - March 1, 2005
Birthplace: Ambridge, PA
Resided In: Elyria, OH
cemetery: Ridge Hill Memorial Park, 44805 North Ridge Road, Amherst, OH 44001
John L. Brickner - age 96, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday March 1, 2005 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a month long illness. He was born May 26, 1908 in Ambridge, PA. He has resided the past 5 years at Life Care Center of Elyria.
John retired as a meat cutter and worked throughout Lorain County for Fisher Foods, Kroger and Meyer Goldberg with 25 + years of service. He was a member of St Paul United Church of Christ in Elyria and Schuhplatters German Dancing Group in Cleveland. He enjoyed gardening, dancing and cooking.
John is survived by daughters Anna Lou Huber of Elyria, Marlene M. Corneils of North Olmsted and Carol J. Heiser of Texas; 13 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Marie Brickner in 1999, a daughter Shirley R. Uehlein in 2004, brother Joe and sisters Betty and Katie.
Funeral services will be held at St Paul United Church of Christ, 9715 East River Road, Elyria on Tuesday, March 8 at 11:00am. Rev. Allen Grothe, Pastor of the Church, will officiate. Interment at RidgeHill Memorial Park in Amherst Township, OH. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 114 Second Street from 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday.
Memorials may be forwarded to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd, Elyria, OH 44035 or to the church.
