USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
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
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
Margaret Bochin
June 11, 1905 - August 1, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Cleveland, OH
cemetery: Riverside cemetery, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Oh 44109
Margaret Bochin, Beloved Aunt. passed away Sunday August 1, 2004. Graveside Service at Riverside cemetery Tuesday August 3 at 2:30pm. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICE, 216-741-7700.
Marjorie R. Turner
October 27, 1943 - August 1, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: Brook Park
Marjorie R. Turner, beloved wife of the late William C; loving mother of Debbie Purcel, Christine S. Turner, and Phillip F. Massey; grandmother of four; great grandmother of two; dear sister of Evelyn R. Amrich (John) and Loretta J. Dick (Larry); aunt of many; and companion to Phillip F. Massey. passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2004.In lieu of flowers, memorials maybe forwarded to the Park Heights Baptist Church, 16189 Sheldon Rd. Middleburg Hts 44130 and American Cancer Society, 10501 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44106.Memorial Service at the Park Heights Baptist Church Saturday, August 7 at 11:00 a.m. Friends may call 1/2 hour prior to the service. Funeral Arrangements by BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Rd., Parma. Cremation by Busch Crematory. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800
Gertrude Virginia Cowell
December 27, 1922 - August 1, 2004
Birthplace: Collierville, TN
Resided In: North Olmsted, OH
Location: Busch Funeral Home - Fairview Park, 21369 Center Ridge Rd., Fairview Park, OH 44116
cemetery: Resthaven Memory Gardens, 3700 Center Road, Avon, OH 44011
Beloved wife of the late William E. Dear mother of Thomas E. (Roselyn), Terry Jansen, Beverly Dunbrook (Tom) and Suzanne Mabie (Ralph) . Grandmother of Laura Marie McGinnis, Edward M. Cowell and Jules R. Mabie. Sister of Elizabeth Lewis, Grace Robertson, Marion Mayberry, Joan Smith, JoAnn Lowe and James C. Carruthers and the following deceased; Stanley A. and Hunter N. Carruthers and Lillian Adele Price. passed away August 1, 2004. Memorials may be forwarded to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or the Church of the Ascension. Funeral services will be held in the Church of the Ascension 13216 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, Wednesday, Aug. 4 at 2:00 p.m. Friends may call at the Busch Funeral Home, 21369 Center Ridge Rd., Tuesday from 6-9:00 p.m. and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.
Harold "Hal" Jerry Lockom
February 10, 1929 - August 1, 2004
Birthplace: Harlem, New York City, New York
Resided In: Mayfield Village, Ohio (Cleveland)
Harold "Hal" J. Lockom, age 75, of Mayfield Village, Ohio, beloved Husband of Carol M. Lockom (nee Schwartzott), and the late Elsie Lockom (nee Goldschmidt); loving Father of Barbara "Bobbie" Lawrence of Clarion, Pennsylvania, Steven Lockom (Marcia) of Perrysburg, Ohio, Jeanne Pistone (Bill) of Madison, Ohio, Jill Thrower (John) of Mentor, Ohio and Jennifer Lockom of Mayfield Village, Ohio; dear Grandfather of Jennifer Thrower, Frank Lockom, Justine Thrower, Jessica Pistone, Allie Lockom, Corey Pistone, Julie Thrower, Kameron Pistone, and the late Ted Lawrence and the late Johnny and Jamie Thrower; dear Brother of William "Bill" Lockom (Beth) of Boynton Beach, Florida. United States Army Veteran of Korean Conflict and Life Member of the V.F.W.; Longtime Member and Past President of the Brooklyn Kiwanis Club. Hal passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to the Brooklyn Kiwanis Scholarship Fund, 910 West Schaaf Road, Cleveland, 44109, the American Heart Association, 1689 East 115th Street, Cleveland, 44106, or to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 5001 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Heights, 44124. Memorial service at the funeral home Monday, August 2, 2004 at 4:00 PM. The family will receive friends at their residence on Tuesday, August 3, 2004 from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM. No visitation scheduled. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800
Margaret Kathryn Brock
October 30, 1911 - August 1, 2004
Birthplace: Uhrichsville, Ohio - Tuscarawas County
Resided In: Brooklyn, Ohio & North Royalton, Ohio
cemetery: West Park cemetery, 3942 Ridge Road, Cleveland, OH 44144
Margaret Kathryn Brock (nee Williams), age 92, of Brooklyn, Ohio, beloved Wife of the late Thomas J. Brock who passed away in 1976; loving Mother of Robert W. Brock (Marsha) of Springfield, Virginia, and the late Thomas D. Brock (Diane, surviving) of Strongsville, Ohio; dear Grandmother of Amber Howard, Thomas W. Brock (Laura), David A. Brock, Kathryn Brown (Timothy), Margaret Watson (Andrew), and Joshua M. Brock, and Great-Grandmother of Zachary Howard, Brendan Howard, Sophia Howard, and Allison Brown. Margaret was a 50 year member of the Brooklyn Democratic Club, and was a long time member of the Laurel Garden Club and the Brooklyn Historical Society. Margaret passed away Sunday, August 1, 2004 at the Mount Royal Villa Care Center in North Royalton, Ohio where she had been a resident for four and a half years. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Brooklyn Memorial United Methodist Church, 2607 Archwood Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio, 44109. Funeral service Wednesday, August 4, 2004 at 11:00 AM at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 4334 Pearl Road, Cleveland, where friends will be received from 10:00 AM until the time of the funeral service at 11:00 AM. Interment at West Park cemetery, Cleveland. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 216-741-7700
George T. Lazard
January 6, 1948 - August 2, 2004
Birthplace: Euclid, OH
Resided In: Lakewood, OH
cemetery: Lakewood Park cemetery, 22025 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Lakewood, Ohio - George T. Lazard, 56, died in his home on Monday, August 2, 2004 following a progressive, 13-year illness with a rare, debilitating neurological disorder known as Lewy Body Dementia. Born at University Hospitals in Cleveland, he lived exclusively in Lakewood, graduating from LHS in 1966, and attended Cleveland State University, majoring in Business Administration, Mr. Lazard’s career path developed at an early age from his fundamental love of people. His self-starter, highly-motivated personality earned him his first boat at the age of 12 as a Plain Dealer paper carrier. His love of all facets of boating was rewarded with skills developed working during junior high and high school at Chuck Marine Supply in Lakewood and as a yacht refinisher at Cleveland Yachting Club while attending college. George’s enthusiasm for water, wind and weather challenged him further while earning his Private Pilot’s license through Sundorph Aeronautical Corp. at Cleveland-Hopkins Airport in his early 20’s. He was gifted with a rare talent for setting personal goals and with persistence and a hard work ethic, he met many such goals – admirable qualities earning his success as a Premium and Promotional Sales Representative locally throughout the 70’s, 80’s and early 90’s. He established Popular Products Corporation and Lazard and Associates, firms which generated ad specialty and promotional product sales throughout the Cleveland, Toledo, Columbus, Pittsburgh and Detroit corporate communities. As President and owner, Mr. Lazard carried a long-standing membership in IMRA, Incentive Manufacturer’s Representative Association. He established an embroidery business in which he shared ownership. This business is named Logotec and prospers today at its Industrial Parkway address on Cleveland’s westside. His promotional sales business was purchased in 1997 by The Shamrock Companies of Westlake, Ohio. He joined the Cleveland Yachting Club in 1971 and held many committee chairman positions as well as being a member of their Board of Trustees from 1986 – 1992. Along with his family, he was awarded recognition as Family of the Year in 1992, and named Power Boater of the Year in 1995.
In 1977, the Lazard family located to a lakefront home in Lakewood. Mr. Lazard very ambitiously set a long-range goal for shoreline erosion control. After 3 years of research, knocking on doors, talking with local and federal government officials, and meetings of all dimensions, his brainchild was born...a “unique, innovative” plan of an association of lakefront homeowners’ who could build a breakwall system in a manner untried before. In 1981 a mile long seawall of prefabricated concrete modules were individually placed, along the toe of the bluff beneath a 50 to 60 foot high cliff, by the Campbell Erosion Control of Kirtland, Ohio. Since its’ original installation, the same system was placed in areas such as, Lakewood’s Gold Coast, The Lake House in Rocky River, Linwood Park in Vermilion, Ohio and elsewhere.
Born to George C. and Elizabeth J. Lazard of Lakewood, deceased, and brother of Sue Ann (Lazard) Portman of North Olmsted. Mr. Lazard is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joy (Forbes), and their sons, George Scott, 30, (Kristen) and Peter Thomas, 18. Due to the rare nature of and dedication to further pathological discoveries of Mr. Lazard’s illness, the family would appreciate memorial contributions being forwarded to: The Lewy Body Dementia Association, PO Box 11390, Tempe, Arizona 85284-0024
Funeral service Friday, Aug. 6, at 10:30am in The Bay Presbyterian Church, 25415 Lake Rd. Interment Private. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 21369 CENTER RIDGE RD. FROM 5-8PM THURSDAY. 440-333-9774 Busch Funeral and Cremation Services.
