USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
Kathryn Robey
September 7, 1914 - November 26, 2004
Birthplace: Green Camp, OH
Resided In: Avon Lake
cemetery: Crawford County Memorial Gardens, Crestline, OH 44827
Avon Lake, OH - Kathryn Robey (nee Eisenbise), age 90, of Avon Lake, Ohio passed away Friday, November 26, 2004 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Center, Avon following a short illness. Mrs. Robey was born September 7, 1914 in Green Camp, Ohio and moved to Avon Lake nine years ago from Leesville, Ohio. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Avon Lake; Naomi Circle and the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed reading, going out to eat and being with her family.
Mrs. Robey is survived by two sons, Thomas Gray of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Keith Gray of Apopka, Florida; a daughter, Randi (Ronald) Smarsh of Avon Lake and step-son, Frank Robey of New Washington, Ohio; eight grandchildren and three step-grandchildren and one great grandchild and six step-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Robey; a daughter, Nancy Rigney; a grandson, Keith Gray Jr. and her parents, Seth and Zella (nee Somerlot) Eisenbise.
Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 163 Avon-Belden Rd. Avon Lake Monday November 29 from 6-8pm, where a prayer service will be held at 8:00pm. Friends may also call at the Mark A. Schneider Funeral Home, 223 W. Main St. Crestline, Ohio Tuesday November 30 from Noon until time of services at 1:00pm. Pastor Lynn Schlessman of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, Avon Lake will officiate. Burial will follow at Crawford County Memorial Gardens, Crestline, Ohio. Memorials may be forwarded to the Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church, 32747 Lake Rd. Avon Lake, OH 44012.
Wilma E. Schmitter
October 15, 1934 - April 5, 2005
Birthplace: Cleveland, Oh
Resided In: Seven Hills, OH
WILMA E. SCHMITTER (nee Germuska), age 70, beloved wife of Albert W.; loving mother of William J. and Robert A. (Sandy); dear grandmother of Alexandra R..; dear sister of Irene S. Evans and Priscilla A. Keegan. preceded in death by parents, Albert and Vilma Germuska (nee Kassay). passed away April 5, 2005. Memorials may be forwarded to Lupus Foundation of America, Inc., Greater Cleveland Chapter, 12930 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, Oh 44141. Funeral service at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma Saturday, April 9, 2005 at 11:30am. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Friday.
James Russell Wightman
September 15, 1913 - April 4, 2005
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Avon Lake
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
James Russell Wightman – 91 of Avon Lake, formerly of Cleveland, passed away, Monday, April 4 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, following a Lengthy Illness. Mr. Wightman was born, September 15, 1913 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon Lake for 50 years.
Mr. Wightman was a Photoengraver for the Roto Art Greveer, magazine insert of the news paper, where he worked for over 30 years. He retired in 1975. He was a WWII veteran, serving in the Army Air Corp as a Radio Operator Mechanic, serving in Europe, Africa and the Middle East from 1943 to 1946.
Mr. Wightman was a member of Lake Shore United Methodist Church, where, at one time he had been a member of the church’s choir. He was 50+ year member of the Mid Century Masonic Lodge, Avon Lake. He enjoyed tinkering with electronics, playing cards, traveling and square dancing.
Mr. Wightman is survived by daughter: Jean Jackson (Robert) of Avon Lake; 4 grandsons: Thomas Matty, Lucas Jackson (Melissa), Nicholas Jackson and Ryan Jackson (Trisha). Other survivors include a niece Beverly Demian of Rocky River, whom he raised and a brother George Wightman of Avon Lake. He is preceded in death by his wife Frieda (nee Geiger) Wightman; daughter: Nora Lee Wightman Matty; grandson: James F. Jackson; 3 brothers: Ralph Wightman, Jack Wightman and William Wightman and parents: George and Alta (nee Gerstenschlager) Wightman.
A memorial service will be Sunday, April 17 at Lake Shore United Methodist Church, 33119 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake at 2:00pm. Dr. Charles A. Peal and Linda Yingling of the church will officiate. Interment will be private in Brooklyn Heights cemetery.
Memorial Contributions may be forwarded to Lake Shore United Methodist Church, 33119 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, 44012 or Hospice of the Western Reserve, 424 Middle Ave., Elyria, 44035. Busch Funeral and Crematory Services (440) 933-3202
Venice "Bama" Chastain
July 17, 1931 - April 4, 2005
Birthplace: Ruselville, Al
Resided In: Cleveland
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
VENICE "BAMA" CHASTAIN, age 73, Beloved husband of Mary; Loving father of Tonia Bodkins (Jerry), and Jo Schraibman (Dennis); Loving step-father of Melissa Simpkins, Laura Browning, and Jennifer Rafferty (Terry); Devoted grandfather of Tracy, Matt, and Micki; Devoted great grandfather of J.C. and Cooper; Devoted step-grandfather of Stephanie, Manny, Josh, Jocelyn, Mollie, and Jeremy; Loving brother and uncle of many. passed away Monday April 4, 2005. Services at the funeral home, Thursday at 10 am. Interment at Brooklyn Heights cemetery. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME 4334 PEARL RD. CLEVELAND, FROM 4-8 PM WEDNESDAY. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES 216-741-7700.
Hedwig A. Scahel
December 22, 1905 - April 3, 2005
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Cleveland, OH
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
HEDWIG A. SCAHEL (nee Czarnetzke), age 99, beloved wife of the late Thomas J. dear mother of Eileen H. Clark (James), Thomas J., Jr (Bonita) and Terrence M.; loving grandmother of James, Kathleen & Timothy Clark, Michael, Mark and Christopher Scahel; dear Great Grandmother of Sarah, Molly, Aiden & Seamus Clark, Michael, Brian, Nora & Ian Scahel; sister of the late Helen, Erna, Ruth, Olga, Martha and Otto. passed away April 3, 2005. Services at St. Luke Lutheran Church, 8601 Sauer Avenue, Cleveland, OH Friday, April 8 at 11:00 am. Interment Holy Cross cemetery, Brook Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 21369 Center Ridge Road, Fairview Park from 2-5 & 7-9 pm Thursday.
Brian K. Pullen
November 20, 1962 - April 2, 2005
Birthplace: Bastrop, LA.
Resided In: Elyria, OH.
cemetery: Brookdale cemetery, 41600 Oberlin Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Brian K. Pullen - age 42, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 2, 2005 while in Las Vegas, NV. Brian was born November 20, 1962 in Bastrop, LA and moved to Ohio as an infant and grew up in Elyria. He graduated from Elyria High School in 1982 and was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center in Elyria.
Brian was employed with All-American in Elyria where he was an assembler and he was had worked for Rhenium Alloy’s Inc in Elyria as a laborer.
Brian was very active with bowling. He was Bowler of the Year in Elyria several times. He was a member of PBA (Professional Bowler’s Association) and the American Bowling Association. He also was a member of the Elyria Eagles Club.
He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Janet S. Pullen; 2 sons Brian K. Pullen, Jr. “BJ” and Brandon L. Pullen, both at home in Elyria; a sister Beverly Schneider and brother Steven Pullen, both of Elyria; half-sisters Kimberly Brady and Suzanne Bush, a step-sister Rachel Edwards and Marlo Poore and a step-brother, Dwain Poore; his father and step-mother Dwain and Debbie Pullen of Bastrop, LA.; his mother and step-dad Juanita “Bobbie”and Don Edwards of Elyria.
Funeral services will be held at the Funeral Home Monday, April 11 at 11:00am. Rev. Jerry Harper, Pastor of Abundant Life Christian Center in Elyria, will officiate. Interment at Brookdale cemetery in Elyria. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 114 Second Street in Elyria from 2-4 and 7-9pm Sunday.
Memorials may be forwarded to the Brian K. Pullen Memorial Fund, c/o FirstMerit Bank, 105 Court Street, Elyria, OH 44035.
Michael Ray Torres
February 11, 1986 - April 2, 2005
Birthplace: Parma, OH
Resided In: Parma, OH
cemetery: North Royalton cemetery, 13834 Ridge Road, North Royalton, OH 44133
MICHAEL RAY TORRES, Age 19. Beloved Son of Donna Broski (Robert) and Gordon Ray Torres. Dearest Brother of Nicole Torres (Jason Meil). Loving Uncle of Zachary Meil. Beloved Grandson of Ray & Carolyn Thornton, Dora Torres, and Amy Broski. Dear Nephew of Many. Will be missed by many friends. Normandy High School and Tri C West Student. Proudly employed at Cinemark in Valley View. passed away Saturday April 2, 2005. Service at North Royalton Baptist Church 6616 Royalton Road Friday April 8 at 11:00am. Interment North Royalton cemetery. Friends May call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 7-9pm Wednesday and 2-4 & 7-9pm Thursday. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES, 440-842-7800.
Andrew V. Kalemba
October 29, 1930 - April 2, 2005
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Parma, OH
cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, P.O. Box 8 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Oh 44270
Andrew Valentine Kalemba, Beloved Husband of Joan (Nee Schaldach). Dear Father of Linda Zakarowsky, and Susan Brewer (Mark). Loving Grandfather of Brian, Amy, Melissa, Andrea, Adam and Kaitlin. Brother of the late Helen, Joseph, John, Ted and Casey. passed away Saturday April 2, 2005. Service at the Funeral Home Wednesday April 6 at 10:30am. Interment Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery. Friends May Call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 4334 Pearl Road, Cleveland from 2-4 & 7-9pm Tuesday. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES, 216-741-7700.
