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Mary Ann Baka
February 23, 1938 - August 2, 2013
Services: August 5th, 2013 at 11:00 A. M.
Mary Ann (Blicha) Baka, age 75 of Lakewood, Ohio, died peacefully at her niece, Lynette’s residence in Dorset, Ohio early Friday morning. She was born on February 23, 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Vasil & Mary (Varga) Blicha.
She was a resident of Lakewood, Ohio since 1987 and worked as a nurse for Lutheran Hospital for over 30 years until her retirement in 2002. She enjoyed gardening, going to yard sales and going out to lunch with friends. In 2011 she moved to Ashtabula County to live with her niece Lynette who was taking care of her.
She is survived by her niece Lynette (Lee) Crawford and their children, Lyle (fiancée, Jordan) and Lawra, a nephew Lawrence (Amy) Jenick and their children, Julia, Jessica, Jenica, and Stuart, and niece Lisa Marie (Eddie) Costella.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Steve Baka, sister Rose Marie Joswick and a brother William Blicha.
Funeral Services will be held Monday (Aug. 5th) at 11:00 A. M. at Saint Mary Byzantine Church, 4600 State Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 with Rev. Steven Koplinka officiating. Burial will take place in Holy Spirit Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Saint Mary Byzantine Church, 4600 State Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44109 or to the ACAPL, 5970 Green Road, Kingsville, Ohio 44048. The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors & Cremarory, 49 West Jefferson Street, Jefferson, is handling the arrangements.
James E. Whalen Sr.
CLEVELAND - James E. Whalen Sr., 74, of North Ridge East, Geneva, died Tuesday, October 21, 2003, at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
He was born on April 12, 1929, in Cleveland, the son of James Roy and Nancy Ann (Engles) Whalen, and has been a lifetime area resident.
Mr. Whalen was a Veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the Army. He had been a truck driver and was most recently with LP Trucking.
He had been a Ham Radio Operator; he enjoyed bowling and was very active around the house and helping others.
Survivors include two sons, Terry and James Earl Whalen Jr., both of Ashtabula; a daughter, Brenda Workman of Ashtabula; four stepsons, Tommy Lynch of FL, Richard and Patrick Lynch, both of Madison, and John Lynch of GA; three stepdaughters, Carol Stock and Mary Lynch, both of Geneva, and Sharon Parks of Madison; 22 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Whalen of Cleveland, and William Whalen of Covina, CA; and two sisters, Mary Ellison of Ashtabula, and Ida Owens of Dorset.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen M. Whalen, on June 1, 1996; two brothers, David and John Whalen; and a sister, Elizabeth Rubertino.
Funeral service will be 1 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2003, at the KENNEDY–BILLMAN FUNERAL HOME, 323 South Broadway, Geneva, with Reverend Bruce Wyand, of The First Covenant Church of Ashtabula, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Calling hours will be from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2003, at the funeral home.
Maxine Alona Custead
May 15, 1917 - January 11, 2015
Services: January 14th, 2015 at 11:00
Maxine Alona Custead, age 97, passed away at the Ashtabula Co. Nursing &Rehabilitation; Center early Sunday morning where she had been a resident the past 18 months. She was born in Conneaut on May 15, 1917, the daughter of L. Marguerite (Bennett) & Arnold R. Bonnell and has been an area resident all of her life. She attended the Conneaut schools for ten years and graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1935.
She married Lawrence “Doc” Custead in 1936 and they celebrated 56 years together.
She was a member of the East Side Presbyterian Church where she served as a deaconess and was part of the Marian Circle. She and her husband “Doc” and a few other area couples were instrumental in starting what is now Happy Hearts School & Ashcraft Industries. She served several years as treasurer and on the original council.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Lawrence, a son Daniel, an infant daughter, Darlene and sisters, Jeanette Clemmer and Ruth Madden. Survivors include nieces Beverly Applebee of Austinburg Twp., Patricia (Melvin) Jennings of Ashtabula, Linda (Paul) White of Jefferson, Alona (Frank) Warner and Nancy Custead of Ashtabula, several great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A. M. Wednesday at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 526 W. Prospect Rd., Ashtabula, with the Rev. Shane Nanney of East Side Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Eastlake Cemetery, N. Kingsville.
Visitation will be held Wednesday from 10-11 A. M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the East Side Presbyterian Church, the American Diabetes Foundation or the Ashtabula Co. Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Activities Fund, 5740 Dibble Rd., Kingsville, OH 44048, envelopes will also be at the funeral home. Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors have been honored to serve the Maxine Custead family.
James H. Orth
May 25, 1950 - January 10, 2015
Services: January 15th, 2015 at 15:00
James H. Orth, 64 of College St. Austinburg died Saturday (January 10th) at the Ashtabula County Medical Center. He was born May 25, 1950 in Ashtabula the son of Harold E. and Alice A. (Ellsworth) Orth and has been a lifetime area resident.
He was a 1968 graduate of Geneva High School and attended Kent State University. He was active in sports in High School and was a member of the Geneva Letterman Club. He worked in Construction most of his life but also worked at various golf courses in the area. He enjoyed hunting, fisherman and traveling.
Surviving him are his parents of Austinburg; three brothers, Tom Orth of Austinburg, Jeff (Cindy) Orth of Cortland, Ohio and Mike Orth of Austinburg; a sister, Laura Orth Mullins of Geneva and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Richard in 2012.
A memorial service will be Thursday (Jan.15th) at 3:00 PM at the Ashtabula Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors, 526 West Prospect Rd. Ashtabula with Rev. William Terry of the Austinburg United Church of Christ officiating.
Calling hours will be Thursday (Jan. 15th) from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the Hapersfield Metropolitan Park. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home. The Fleming & Billman Funeral Homes are honored to serve the James Orth family.
Beverly J. Wludyga
March 12, 1929 - January 12, 2015
Services: January 17th, 2015 at 11:00 A. M.
Beverly June Wludyga, of Ashtabula, died peacefully January 12th, surrounded by her family at the Ashtabula County Medical Center.
She was born on March 12, 1929 in Ashtabula, the daughter of Roy and Mary (Kaupilla) Davis. Growing up in a home full of love and raised by parents who treasured family; Beverly grew into a beautiful young woman. She was swept off her feet and married her husband Steve Wludyga on August 29th, 1946.
Together they made their home in Jefferson, Ohio. They had eleven children and Beverly brought the same feeling of unconditional love and family values into her own home. Family time was important and the Wludyga’s would gather every Sunday afternoon for family dinner. Raising a large family, Beverly was in her element. She taught her children to work hard and to be honest. An active family, they enjoyed the outdoors. This led to many visits to the local Doctor. It was said that Doctor Franley had a back entrance always open so that Beverly could come when ever needed. Through it all she was the organizer, the constant the rock of the family. She found ways to do little special things for her children, even on a tight budget. If you needed something, she found a way to get it.
When you walked into her home, you felt comfort and love. As her children grew and became involved in extracurricular school activities she never missed a beat. She was their biggest supporter and pushed them harder than any coach they ever had. Never missing a match, game, or concert, she was truly an inspiration. Her door was always open, even if you weren’t one of her kids. If you needed a hot meal, you were welcome. Her kitchen was always full of teenagers who all called her “Mom”. She made sure everyone who walked in her door, left feeling loved.
As her younger children became teenagers and more independent, Beverly decided she should go to work. She enjoyed her time as a cashier for the Dolan family at the Jefferson Convenient Food Mart. She later took a position with the Ashtabula County Vocational School, where she worked and retired as a baker and cashier. The students loved and respected her and many of them called her “Mom”.
When her children grew up and left the home, she and Steve built their retirement home on the Pymatuning Lake. It was there that they gathered with grandchildren running around, hikes in the woods, and fishing on the lake. Busy weekends usually ended with the family gathered around a big bonfire, sharing stories. Being a grandmother was one of her greatest joys. She was known to her Grandchildren as Grandma Gucci and was loved beyond words. Ever the care giver, she was there for them when they were sick and always made them feel special. She passed her love of family and pride down to her grandchildren. She was quick with a hug and kiss, but not afraid to tell them her opinion and she expected them to listen. She loved watching them grow up and was so very proud of them all.
There are people that come into the world and make a difference. Beverly was one of those people; she has left a legacy that will live on. A legacy of love, pride in oneself, honesty, hard work and most importantly family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Steve in 2007, children Gene in 1953, Theodore in 1954, Stephanie Rogers in 1991, Stephen and Quinne Buzzard in 2013, sisters Dorothy Irvine and Bessie Lewis, brothers Donald, Merle and Roy Davis.
Beverly is survived by her children: Rick (Suzanne) Wludyga of New Lyme, Henry Wludyga of Chevy Chase, MD, Michael (Helen) Wludyga of Dorset, Matthew Wludyga of Williamsfield, Eric Wludyga of Ashtabula, and Tamera (Paul) McTrusty of Ashtabula; son-in-law, John I. Buzzard of Jefferson and daughter-in-law, Teresa Wludyga of Willoughby Hills. Grandchildren: Gwendolyn Jo (Darren) Buell of Jefferson, John I. (Michele) Buzzard, Jr. of Jefferson, Ronda (John Koblek) Senskey of Alliquipa, PA, Shawn Boczar of Jefferson, Scott (Karla) Wludyga of Concord, Robert (Carissa) Wludyga of New Lyme, Katherine (Luke) Jernigan of Roaming Shores, Jacquelyn (Michael) MacLeod of Las Vegas, NV, Kimberly Wludyga of Marysville, Stephen S Wludyga, Jr. of Columbus, Michelle (David ) Fisher of Dalonega, GA, Joseph (Leandrea) Wludyga of Loxahatchee, FL, Angela Wludyga of Warrensburg, NY, Dylan Wludyga of Dorset, Kayla (Darrell Slapnicker) Wludyga of Dorset, Courtney (Greg ) Baker of Jefferson, Dakota ( Bob Knox) Simpson of Warren, PA, Allison Wludyga of Jefferson, Shelby McTrusty, Keegan McTrusty, and Shane McTrusty all of Ashtabula; sister, Donna (Deleno) Prine of Ashtabula; brothers, Terry (Sue) Davis of Ashtabula and Fred Davis of Ashtabula. Twenty-five great grandchildren and her first great-great grandchild expected in June.
Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11:00 A. M. at the Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Kenneth Ayers of the North Kingsville Presbyterian Church officiaiting.
Calling hours will be held Friday from 5-8 P. M. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ashtabula County Special Olympics – 5914 Hillcrest Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004. The Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors have been honored to serve the Beverly Wludyga family.
Josephine A. Cochran
September 26, 1929 - January 31, 2015
Services: February 5th, 2015 at 11:00 A. M.
Josephine A. “JoAnn” Cochran, age 85, St. Rt. 307 East, Jefferson, died Saturday morning at the Jefferson Healthcare Center.
She was born September 26, 1929 in Painesville, the daughter of John J. & L. Josephine (Potter) Cawley and has been resident of the Jefferson area the past 56 years, coming from Painesville. Mrs. Cochran graduated from the St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Youngstown. She worked as an office nurse for Dr. G. Robert Smith in Painesville for many years and retired from the Geneva Health Care Center/Sunset Manor in 2003. JoAnn was instrumental in the origination of Hospice of the Western Reserve in Ashtabula County.
She was a member of St. Joseph Calasanctius Church where she taught CCD classes and was a lector and lay minister and was a former trustee on the Henderson Memorial Library Board. She enjoyed bowling and golf.
She is survived by a grandson, Bradley Cochran of Ashtabula and a brother, John Cawley of Concord Twp.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Robert N. Cochran in 2004, two sons, Tom R. Cochran in 1987 & Tim J. Cochran in 2014, a brother, Richard Cawley and three sisters, Helen Presioso, Gertrude Thomas & Mary Brueggeman.
The funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11:00 A. M. at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church, 36 E. Jefferson St., Jefferson, with the Rev. Fr. John Sheridan as celebrant. Burial will be in Dorset Cemetery.
Visitation will be held Thursday at the church from 10-11 A. M. Memorial contributions may be directed to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 1166 Lake Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004 or Catholic Charities, 4200 Park Ave., Ashtabula, OH 44004, envelopes will also be at the church.
The Jefferson Home of Fleming & Billman Funeral Directors and Crematory, 49 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson has been honored to serve the Josephine Cochran family.
