USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Betty J. Straub
June 19, 1920 - March 27, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: Strongsville, Ohio
cemetery: Riverside cemetery, 3607 Pearl Road, Cleveland, Oh 44109
Betty J. Straub, age 83, of Strongsville, beloved Wife of 57 years of Richard E. Straub; loving Mother of Mark E. Straub (Claudia); dear Grandmother of Laura Straub. passed away Saturday, March 27, 2004. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Brookside Center, 3784 Pearl Road, Cleveland, 44109, or to the charity of one's choice. Memorial service at the funeral home Sunday, April 4, 2004 at 3:00 PM, where friends will be received from 2:00 PM until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 PM. Reception at the funeral home following the memorial service. The BUSCH FAMILY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, is serving the family. (440) 842-7800
John M. Craig
November 19, 1920 - March 26, 2004
Birthplace: Fraserburgh, Scotland
Resided In: Parma, Ohio
cemetery: Crown Hill cemetery, 8592 Darrow Road, Twinsburg, OH 44087
John M. Craig, Sr., age 83, of Parma, beloved Husband of 52 years of the late Lillian M. Craig (nee McDicken) who passed away March 11, 2004; loving Father of Margaret V. Johnson (Robert) of Chardon, and John M. Craig, Jr. (Teri) of Parma; dear Grandfather of Sean Craig, Andrew Johnson, and David Johnson; dear Brother of Helen Rae (James, deceased) of Scotland, David Craig (Mae, deceased) of Scotland, and the late James Craig of Scotland; dear Uncle of 4. Born in Fraserburgh, Scotland, he served with the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders Regiment of the British Army during World War II, before moving to Canada in 1948. He settled in Cleveland in 1950 in order to marry his lifelong partner, Lillian. He was a member of the Bricklayers & Masons Union # 5 and helped build many buildings throughout the Cleveland area. He retired from Republic Steel in 1979. He was a member of the Lion Heart Masonic Lodge No. 633 and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He had a love of poetry and was able to recite hundreds of verses. He passed away Friday, March 26, 2004 at Hospice House in Cleveland. Memorials may be forwarded to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, 44119. Funeral service at the funeral home Wednesday, March 31, 2004 at 11:00 AM. Interment at Crown Hill Memorial Park, Twinsburg. Friends may call at the BUSCH FAMILY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Tuesday, March 30, 2004. (440) 842-7800
Janet Purdy
September 19, 1921 - March 26, 2004
Birthplace: Chicago, Ill
Resided In: Avon
cemetery: Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and cemetery, 121 Monument Dr., Greeneville, TN 37743
Dorothy Janet Purdy (nee Friberg) 82 of Avon, passed away, Friday, March 26, 2004 at the Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood, following a brief illness.
Mrs. Purdy, know as Janet to most, was born September 19, 1921 in Chicago, Ill was a descendent of Daniel Boone. She was a graduate of Hinsdale High School in Hinsdale, Illinois in 1940.
Married to George A. Purdy for almost 62 years, she and her husband were avid travelers visiting every continent but Antarctica and going around the world, twice. She once briefly flew a 747 over the Mediterranean Sea and piloted a train in India.
Jan was President of both the Ridge Road Elementary Schools PTA in Parma, OH and the Rocky River High School PTA, Rocky River, OH. She started a pre-school in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. She was also a former President of the Beachcliff Garden Club, Rocky River, OH and the Westside Garden Club in Greeneville, Tennessee.
Jan was honored as a volunteer at the Tusculum College Library in Greeneville, Tennessee where she and George had made their home for 25 years.
Jan was an avid Bridge player and gardener and won awards for her flower arrangements. She raised and rode horses when she and George owned a farm in Lodi, OH in the 1970s. She and George were AFS (American Field Service) Parents in Rocky River during the 1960s, hosting a student (Antonio Corti) from Lecco, Italy, for a year. The friendship has remained strong during the ensuing decades.
While George was with IESC (International Executive Service Corps) working in various developing countries, Jan did volunteer work in each country in which they stayed, including teaching English in Combitore, India and Jakarta Indonesia.
Besides her Husband George A. Purdy, Jan is survived by two sons: George A. Purdy, Jr. (Ruth) of Bay Village and Tom A. Purdy (Linda) of Westlake. Other survivors include grandchildren: Janet Purdy, Geoffrey Purdy (Cindy) Kristin Purdy, Jennifer Leshiem (Ingar), Tom Purdy, Jr. and Christopher Purdy; and great grandchildren: Griffin, Ethan, Tristan and Konrad.
Friends may call at the Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, Tuesday, March 30 from 4:00-7:00pm. A memorial service will be held, Tuesday, April 6 at 3pm in the Avenbury Lakes Lodge 34500 Middleton Rd., Avon, OH 44011, located in the Avenbury Lakes Development. Cremation is by the Busch Crematory. Interment will take place in the Andrew Johnson National Historic Site and cemetery in Greenville, Tennessee. Memorial Contributions may be forwarded to the Tusculum College Library, P.O. Box 5039 Greeneville, Tennessee, 37743.
Jane E. Hemphill
July 20, 1917 - March 25, 2004
Birthplace: Beckenridge, Pa
Resided In: Strongsville, OH
cemetery: Acacia Memorial cemetery, Birmingham, MI
Jane E. Hemphill (Nee Best), Beloved wife of the late Marlin R. Loving mother of Karen Pace, Robert (Linda) Hemphill, and Denton (Teresa) Hemphill. Dear grandmother of Kristen, Adienne, Stephen, Robert, Michael, James, Jason, Michael, Jennifer, and Thomas. Great grandmother of Andrew, Marilyn, and Olivia. passed away Thursday, March 25, 2004. Mausoleum service Monday, March 29 at 11 am at Acacia Memorial cemetery in Birmingham, Mi. Friends may call at the BUSCH FAMILY CHAPEL, 7501 Ridge Road from 1-4 pm Saturday. 440-842-7800
Marie E. Gilchrist
September 17, 1917 - March 24, 2004
Birthplace: Strong City, Kansas
Resided In: Lakewodd, Ohio
cemetery: Lakewood Park cemetery, 22025 Detroit Road, Rocky River, OH 44116
Wife of the late Darell. Dear mother of Charles (the late Pamela), Kathy Selvaggio (the late Pete) and David (Linda) . Grandmother of 7 and great-grandmother. passed away Mar. 24, 2004. Memorials may be forwarded to the Gilchrist Family Memorial Fund, c/o 15800 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107. Memorial services will be held in the Lakewood United Methodist Church 15700 Detroit Ave., Tuesday, Mar. 30 at 11:00a.m. Friends may call at the Busch-Saxton-Parker-Daniels Family Chapel 15800 Detroit Ave., Monday 2-4 & 7-9:00pm. Interment Lakewood Park cemetery.
Bob L. Blaney
May 17, 1930 - March 24, 2004
Birthplace: Republic, Ohio
Resided In: Parma, Ohio
cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, P.O. Box 8 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Oh 44270
Robert "Bob" Blaney, Army Korean War Veteran, age 73, loving husband of Sylvia (nee: Sherman); beloved father of Lisbeth Swords (Jeffrey), Bob, Jr. and Jon; dear grandfather of Jason and Justin; and brother of Sylvia Glanz (Ken) . passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Memorials maybe forwarded to the Ridgewood United Methodist Church, 6330 Ridge Rd., Parma, Ohio 44129. Funeral Service Monday, March 29, 2004, 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Friends may call at BUSCH FAMILY CHAPEL, 7501 Ridge Rd. from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. (440) 842-7800.
William James Peacock, Jr.
December 11, 1952 - March 24, 2004
Birthplace: Colorado Springs, CO
Resided In: Fairview Park
cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, P.O. Box 8 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Oh 44270
FAIRVIEW PARK, OH – William James Peacock, Jr., 51, of Fairview Park passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born December 11, 1952 in Colorado Springs, Colorado and lived most of his life in Fairview Park. He attended Fairview Schools and was a graduate of Kiskimenitis Prep School near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and attended the University of Southern Florida and the University of North Carolina. He was employed in the restaurant and food business. He was a captain in the Air Force and was stationed in Korea from 1976-1979. Mr. Peacock coached youth baseball in Fairview and was a youth soccer fan. He enjoyed golfing and fishing. Mr. Peacock is survived by his wife, Anne Marie (nee Abbott); his children, Sean (Erin) of Parma, Jason of Cleveland, Allison of Spencer and Jamie of Fairview; 2 grandchildren; his father, William J. Peacock, Sr. of Avon Lake; a brother Gary (Jeanne) of Avon Lake; a nephew and two nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nancy (nee Stingel); and a sister, Nancy Beth Peacock.
Friends may call at the BUSCH-CORRIGAN-BERRY FAMILY CHAPEL, 21369 Center Ridge Rd. Fairview Park from 2-4 & 7-9pm Sunday. All services will be held at St. Peter Episcopal Church, 18001 Detroit Ave. Lakewood on Monday, March 29 at 11:00am. Rev. John S. Keller will officiate. Burial will follow at Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, Rittman. Memorials may be forwarded to the Animal Protective League, 1729 Willen Ave. Cleveland, OH 44113.
Anne R. Olson
October 24, 1920 - March 23, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, Ohio
Resided In: Parma, Ohio
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
Anne R. Olson (nee Reiser), age 83, of Parma, beloved Wife of the late Walter H. Olson who passed away in May 1996; loving mother of Richard Olson (Susan) of Highland Heights, Ohio, Laura Halcik (Kevin) of Phoenix, Arizona, and Joyce Olson (Jeff Litvak) of Strongsville, Ohio; dear Grandmother of Cary Verderico (Vince), Jaclyn Olson, and Eric Olson; dear Great-Grandmother of Carter Verderico; dear Sister of the late Paul Reiser (Mary Ann, surviving); dear Sister In Law of Martha Graff (Clary, deceased). passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2004. Memorials may be forwarded to the Alzheimer's Association, 12200 Fairhill Road, Cleveland, Ohio, 44120. Prayer service at the funeral home Monday, March 29, 2004 at 8:45 AM followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 AM at St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church, Southeast Corner of State Road at Snow Road, Parma. Interment at Holy Cross cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FAMILY FUNERAL CHAPEL, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 1:30-4:00 PM and 6:00-7:30 PM on Sunday, March 28, 2004. (440) 842-7800
