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Margaret E. Wintour
January 31, 1919 - June 3, 2004
Birthplace: Northfield, OH
Resided In: Brooklyn, OH
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Beloved Wife of the late Robert. Dear Mother of William (Marcia) and James. Loving Grandmother of Timothy and Elizabeth. Sister of the late Francis Bliss and Faye Michaud. passed away Thursday June 3, 2004. Memorials May be Forwarded to the American Cancer Society 10501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106. Service at the Funeral Home Tuesday June 8 at 11:00am. Interment Brooklyn Heights cemetery. Friends May Call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME 4334 Pearl Road, Cleveland, from 5-9pm Monday. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 216-741-7700.

Garnet E. Harvey
July 28, 1907 - June 2, 2004
Birthplace: Greenup, KY
Resided In: Bay Village, OH
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Wife of the late Leo C. Dear mother of Gene, Bernie, David, Carol and Curt. Grandmother of 19, Great-grandmother of 42 and Great great-grandmother of 3. Sister of Mary and Delores. passed away June 2, 2004. Memorials may be forwarded to the New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria, OH 44035. Graveside services will be held in Brooklyn Heights cemetery, Saturday, June 5 at 10:45 a.m. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 4334 Pearl Rd., Friday 7-9:00 p.m. and 9-10:30 a.m. Saturday.

Hazel C. Stevens
November 26, 1911 - June 1, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Avon Lake
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
Hazel C. Stevens (nee McClearnon), formerly Hazel C. Nealon - 92 of Avon Lake, formerly of Cleveland, passed away, Tuesday, June 1 at Lorain Manor, Lorain, following a short illness. Mrs. Stevens was born, November 26, 1911 in Cleveland and had lived with her daughter for 5 years prior to moving to Lorain Manor.
Mrs. Stevens was a member of the Cleveland Musicians' Union for over 50 years. She played various instruments, but mostly bass fiddle with many area bands and orchestras. She also worked as a private music instructor. She was a member of St. Marks Church, Cleveland. In her younger years she enjoyed boating and fishing, however, her family said that "Music was her life".
She is survived by two daughters, Sharon D. Wing (Tom) of Strongsville and Kathleen T. Kelly of Avon Lake. She is also survived by three grandchildren; Colleen Graff, Daniel T. Kelly, Jr. and Kyle W. Kelly. She was preceded in death by her first husband William A. Nealon and her second husband Casimir Stevens. She is also preceded in death by two step sons; Casimir Stevens and Dr. Ned Stevens.
Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., Avon Lake, Thursday, June 3 from 6:00-8:00pm. Cremation by Busch Crematory. A private graveside service will be held in Holy Cross cemetery, Brook Park. For more information or to view an online or to send online condolences go to www.buschfuneral.com (440) 933-3202.

Marjorie L. Goff
February 21, 1904 - June 1, 2004
Birthplace: Pittsfield, Ohio
Resided In: Ashland, Ohio
Marjorie L. Goff (nee: Brown), age 100, wife of the late Percy P.; mother of Frances J. Milkey and the late Jeanette M. Byrnes; grandmother of 7; great-grandmother of 14;great-great-grandmother of 14 and aunt of many nieces and nephews. passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2004. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 114 Second St., Elyria Thursday from 5-8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 4, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment at East Pittsfield cemetery, Pittsfield Township. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES (440) 322-3717

Valentine J. Janicek
January 26, 1926 - May 31, 2004
Birthplace: Landsford, PA
Resided In: Leesburg, FL and Avon Lake, OH
cemetery: Holy Trinity cemetery, 32787 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011
Valentine J. Janicek – 78 of Leesburg, Florida, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away, suddenly, Monday, May 31 at Florida Hospital – Waterman, Traveres, Florida. Mr. Janicek was born, January 26, 1926 in Landsford, Pennsylvania and had lived in Avon Lake for over 50 years, prior to moving to Leesburg 9 years ago.
Mr. Janicek worked as a Tool and Die Maker for River Mold and Die and then for General Motors, Elyria, where he worked for 15 years. Mr. Janicek was a member of St. Joseph Church, Avon Lake, where he sang in the Choir and in Florida a member of St. Mary’s of the Lakes, Eustis, FL, where he was a member of the Men’s Coral Group. He was a member of the United Autoworkers Union. He enjoyed playing cards, working in the yard and helping those in his retirement community by fixing and repairing things.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor B. (nee Bohac), whom he married , October 28, 1950. Other survivors include 3 daughters: Monica Schnitz (James) of Leesburg, FL; Marla Benik (Michael) of Melbourne, FL and Julie Arnold (James) of LaGrange, OH; 4 sons: Valentine Janicek, Jr. (Diane) of Avon Lake; Anthony Janicek (Pamela) of Avon Lake; Ronald Janicek (Linda) of Collins, OH and Joseph Janicek (Deborah) of Avon Lake. He is also survived by 30 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and 6 sisters: Alma Morana of Hazelton, PA; Sarah Iacabucci of Rochester, NY; Stephanie Jasenak of Mansfield, OH; Rose Horwedel of Kinsman, OH, and Bernadine Plocinik of Coalsdale, PA. He is preceded in death by a daughter: Carole Janicek; sister: Margaret Matula and his parents: Valentine F. and Rose (nee Konecny) Janicek.
Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. Avon Lake, Friday, June 11 from 2:00-4:30 and 7:00-9:00pm. Prayer service, Saturday, June 12 at 9:00am followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Church, 32929 Lake Rd., Avon Lake at 9:30am. Interment will follow in Holy Trinity cemetery, Avon. Memorials may be forwarded to the One Family in Christ at St. Joseph Church. Busch Funeral and Crematory Services 440-933-3202.

Joseph William Sopko
July 9, 1925 - May 31, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: Parma, Ohio
cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, P.O. Box 8 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Oh 44270
Joseph William Sopko, age 78, of Parma, beloved Husband of 55 years of Elsie Mary Sopko (nee Jaksa); proud Father of John Sopko (Helen), James Sopko (Lynne), Jeffrey Sopko (Patricia), and Jerome Sopko (Melanie); loving Grandfather of Jamie Miller (Kenneth), Alison Sopko, Lindsay Sopko, Joseph Sopko, Ryan Sopko, Brandon Sopko, and Kayleigh Sopko, and Great-Grandfather of Jacob Tyler Miller; dear son of the late Joseph and Mary (nee Hrdlicka) Sopko; dear Brother of William Sopko (Eleanor), and the late Robert Sopko. United States Marine Corps Veteran of World War II; Retiree of Lamson & Sessions Co., Cleveland. passed away Monday, May 31, 2004 at home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Holy Family Home, 6707 State Road, Parma, 44134. Memorial Mass to be celebrated Saturday, June 5, 2004 at 10:00 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 5891 Ridge Road, Parma. Private inurnment at the Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800

William Ernest Wilcox
September 2, 1927 - May 31, 2004
Birthplace: Lakewood
Resided In: Avon
cemetery: Lakewood Park cemetery, 22025 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Avon, OH - Wilcox, William Ernest, age 76, of Avon, passed away Monday May 31, 2004 at Life Care Center of Medina following a four month illness. He was born September 2, 1927 in Lakewood and was a 1945 graduate of Lakewood High School and attended Kent State University. He served in the U.S. Army from 1946-1948. William was self-employed for Wilcox and Associates as a manufacturer’s representative for forty years. Mr. Wilcox was a 32nd Degree Mason with a Lakewood Lodge. He enjoyed boating and golfing. He moved to Avon from Bay Village two years ago.
Mr. Wilcox is survived by a daughter, Kathy Haaning (Kurt) of Fishers, Indiana and a son, Jim Wilcox (Karen) of Avon Lake; four grandchildren, Kaitlin, Ryan, Kyle and Casey. He was preceded in death in March by his wife Jacqueline F. (nee Swilik); and by his parents, William Ernest Wilcox, Jr. and Esther Wilcox (nee Kyle).
Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. Avon Lake from 5-8pm Wednesday. Services will be held at the funeral home Thursday, June 3 at 11:00am. Rev. Thomas F. Madden, associate pastor of Bay Presbyterian Church will officiate. Burial will follow at Lakewood Park cemetery, Rocky River. Memorials may be forwarded to the American Heart Association of Northeast Ohio, 1689 East 115th St. Cleveland, OH 44106.

Loretta A. Stanko
June 7, 1938 - May 27, 2004
Birthplace: Adena, OH
Resided In: Parma, OH
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
Loretta A. Stanko (Nee Bednarski), age 65. Beloved Wife of John A. Loving Mother of Michael (Deborah), John R., Mark E. (Darci), Steven J. (Sandy), Christopher J. (Tracy), Rob (Deceased), Lori Eischen (Jeff), Dearest Grandmother of Therese, Matthew, James, Robert, Christopher, Mark, Emily, Jonathan, Samantha, Robert J., Cortney, Jessica, Joey and Alley. Sister of Marlene (John), Larry (Charlotte Deceased), Jim (Deceased) (Joann), Jean (Dan). Aunt of Many, passed away May 27, 2004. In lieu of flowers memorials may be forwarded to the St. Charles School Endowment Fund. Prayers at the Funeral Home Wednesday June 2, 2004 at 9:45am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church at 10:30am. Fiends may call at the BUSCH FAMILY CHAPEL 7501 RIDGE RD 7-9PM MONDAY AND 2-4 & 7-9PM TUESDAY. (440) 842-7800

Rosemarie Capone
December 16, 1937 - April 12, 2005
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: North Royalton, Ohio
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
Rosemarie Capone (nee DeSimone), age 67, of North Royalton, loving Mother of RaeMarie Matt (Gary), Rocco Capone (Ellen), Gino DeSimone (Jill), and Raymond Capone (Traci); dear Grandmother of Nicholas, Matthew, Rocco, Nina, Roman, Salvatore, Christopher, Matteo, Danielle, Randi, and Dominic; Wife of the late Ray Capone; Sister of Ross DeSimone. Mrs. Capone passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Prayer service at the funeral home on Saturday, April 16, 2005 at 8:45 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at the Church of St. Leo The Great, 4940 Broadview Road, Cleveland. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Friday, April 15, 2005. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800

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