USA High School Yearbooks by State and County
William J. Wilkens
November 22, 1907 - September 9, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Parma Hts.
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
William J. Wilkens, age 96; beloved husband of the late Eleanor; loving father of Jane Gesaman (Bruce); beloved grandfather of Amanda Lukacsko (Aaron), passed away Thursday September 9, 2004; In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Friedens United Church Of Christ, 3589 Kimmel Rd, Cleveland 44105. Services at the funeral home Saturday September 11, 2004 at 10am. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Rd, Parma from 4-8 pm Friday. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800.
Dreama S. Smith
May 1, 1938 - September 9, 2004
Birthplace: Morgantown, WV.
Resided In: Lakewood, OH.
Cherished Wife of her devoted husband, Byron R. Smith. Loving Mother of Marta Zamiska, Shelle Hudgens and B. Parker Smith. Devoted Mother-in-law of John Zamiska and Ronnie Hudgens. Proud Grandmother of Hunter and Riley Hudgens. Loving Daughter of Edna L. Morris. Sister of Patricia Reinboldt and Debra Allen. Aunt of many. passed away September 9, 2004. Memorials may be forwarded to Providence Evangelical Free Church (Building Fund), 35295 Detroit Road, Avon, OH 44011. Memorial service at the church Saturday, September 18 at 2:00pm. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 15800 Detroit Road, Lakewood from 6-9pm Friday, September 17. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES (216) 221-2300
Colin O'Donoghue
June 6, 1977 - August 1, 2005
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Bay Village and Lakewood
COLIN O'?DONOGHUE, age 28, died August 1, 2005 at his home in Lakewood. Colin was a graduate of Bay High School and graduated with a degree in education from Ohio University in 2001 and was pursing his master?s degree at Cleveland State. For the past four years he has taught in educational programs designed for students with special needs. He has worked in the YMCA?s Second Chance program and most recently in Mayfield School?s Learning Disabilities program.
Colin excelled in the sport of wrestling and achieved numerous accomplishments in high school, college and Olympic styles. He was a nationally ranked youth wrestler and two time undefeated and league most valuable wrestler in the Cleveland CYO wrestling for St. Raphael in Bay Village. At Bay High School, Colin was a three time Ohio high school state tournament qualifier, a two time state place winner and named to the All-Cuyahoga County first team. Colin twice won the Ohio State Olympic Freestyle championship and was a USA Wrestling Freestyle All American in 1993. He continued his wrestling career at Ohio University where he was a Mid-American conference place winner. For the past four years, Colin has coached at St. Edward High School and for the Ohio Junior National Freestyle team.
An avid outdoorsman, Colin was an expert climber and downhill skier. Along with his brother Ryan, he traveled extensively throughout North America. He particularly loved the mountains of Colorado where he and his life partner, Alexis Vinick, had planned to wed and live. He also enjoyed music of wide variety and often traveled to concerts across the country.
Colin lived a life filled with fun and laughter, the mark he leaves, more than anything else, is his great network of family and friends. A highly compassionate young man, Colin cared deeply and sincerely about so many people and possessed a unique ability to make them all feel special. The dignity and irrepressible spirit he showed in his two year fight against cancer was an inspiration to all around him.
The ?Rise Above It? Benefit fund, organized to support Colin in his fight for health will remain intact. All remaining and future proceeds will be earmarked for children and young adults who face challenges similar to those Colin battled. Contributions may be given to RAI Benefit at any National City Bank location.
Colin is the cherished son of Paul O?Donoghue and Carolyn O?Donoghue (nee Chambers); dear brother of Ryan; loving grandson of Phyllis and the late Paul O?Donoghue and Dorothy and the late Robert Chambers; special friend and partner of Alexis Vinick; beloved nephew of Kevin O?Donoghue, Mary McKeown, Susan Beatty and Joanne Pieranunzio; dear cousin of Jason Adams, Matthew Adams, Kristen Luff, Kevin Brown, Eileen Koler, Catherine O?Donoghue and David O?Donoghue; beloved friend of many.
Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Friday, August 5 at 10:30 am (please meet at church). Cremation by Busch Crematory. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 32000 Detroit Road, Avon from 1-4 & 6-9 pm Thursday.
Roy H. Walker
February 10, 1929 - October 16, 2004
Birthplace: Akron, Ohio
Resided In: LaGrange, Ohio
cemetery: Brookdale cemetery, 41600 Oberlin Road, Elyria, OH 44035
Roy H. Walker of LaGrange, age 75, WW II Army Veteran, passed away on Saturday. October 16, 2004. Mr. Walker was born February 10, 1929 in Akron, Ohio the son of Frances and Virgie (nee:Walters) Walker.
Mr. Walker was a retired fork lift operator at Fisher Body GM. He was a active member of the Grafton Baptist Church, a 34 year member of the Elyria Masonic Lodge #787, an avid vegetable gardner, loved to travel and collect and restore antique cars.
Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his brother Kenneth Darrell Walker. He is survived by his beloved wife Gloria I. (nee: Jones) of LaGrange; loving children Della Bennett (Floyd) of Amherst, Floyd Hammond (Barbara) of Oberlin, Nella Ruth Carpenter (Gordon) of Amherst, Doreen Vayda (Ray) of LaGrange and Gloria Jean Jones (Johnny) of West Virginia; 7 grandchildren; 9 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild. Mr. Walker loved his family.
Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 114 Second St., Elyria, Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Grafton Baptist Church, 12981 Grafton Road, Grafton. Interment at Brookdale cemetery
Marion John Wojnarowski
September 8, 1913 - October 16, 2004
Birthplace: Ansonia, Connecticut - New Haven County
Resided In: Parma Heights, Ohio
cemetery: Brooklyn Heights cemetery, 4700 Broadview Road, Cleveland, OH 44109
Marion John Wojnarowski, age 91, of Parma Heights, beloved Husband of Betty Joyce "Joy" Wojnarowski (nee Jackson) and the late Sophia T. Wojnarowski (nee Grech); loving Father of Dr. Marion E. Wojnarowski (Carolyn), Rev. David J. Wojnarowski, Sr. (Clarice), and Charmaine Formicola (Tom); dear Grandfather of Timothy, Thomas, Matthew, Marybeth, Mark, David, Jr., Daniel, Deborah, Andrea, and Benjamin, and Great-Grandfather of 21; Brother of the late Edmund Wojnarowski, Walter Wojnarowski, and Jennie Kemper; Uncle and Friend of many. Retiree of ALCOA, Cleveland. Retired Visitation Minister and Staff Member of the Cleveland Baptist Church. Mr. Wojnarowski passed away Saturday, October 16, 2004. Funeral service at the funeral home Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 11:00 AM with Mr. Wojnarowski's Sons, Dr. Marion E. and Rev. David J., Sr., officiating. Interment will follow at Brooklyn Heights cemetery, Cleveland. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Tuesday, October 19, 2004. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800
Darlene Shirley Calaway
October 24, 1928 - October 16, 2004
Birthplace: Fairfield County, Liberty Township, Ohio
Resided In: Parma Heights, Ohio
cemetery: Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, P.O. Box 8 10175 Rawiga Road, Rittman, Oh 44270
Darlene Shirley Calaway (nee Giesy), age 75, of Parma Heights, beloved Wife of 56 years of Wallis F. Calaway; loving Mother of Wallis F. Calaway, Jr. (Jennifer) of Illinois and David A. Calaway (Renay) of Peninsula, Ohio; dear Grandmother of Michael J. Calaway (Karen), Peter A. Calaway, Jacob L. Calaway, and Brenton D. Calaway; dear Sister of Marcia Lape and the late Eileen Simmerer (Richard, surviving); loving Aunt of many. Remembered for the beautiful music she created on the piano and organ. Darlene passed away Saturday, October 16, 2004. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be forwarded to Seasons of Life Hospice, 7007 Powers Blvd., Parma, 44129. Funeral service at the funeral home Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 11:00 AM. Interment at the Ohio Western Reserve National cemetery, Rittman, Ohio. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM on Monday, October 18 and from 10 AM until the time of the service on Tuesday, October 19. BUSCH FUNERAL and CREMATORY SERVICES 440-842-7800
Ronald E. Fry
August 16, 1930 - October 16, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland
Resided In: Seven Hills
cemetery: Sunset Memorial Park, 6265 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, OH 44070
Ronald E. Fry, Beloved Husband of Dorothy J. (Nee Vagi). Loving Father of Barbara Koziol (Gary) and Glenn Fry. Grandfather of Stephanie, Eric, Matthew, Sara and Zachary. Son of John and Homezell (nee Coolman) Fry. Brother of the late John Fry Jr. (Eleanor). passed away Friday, October 15, 2004. Korean War Army Veteran. Memorials may be forwarded to Seasons of Life Hospice, 9511 W. Pleasant Valley Rd. Parma, OH 44130. Services at the funeral home Monday, October 18 at Noon. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Rd. Parma from 2-4 & 7-9pm Sunday.
Richard S. Longava
May 12, 1928 - October 14, 2004
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Resided In: Middleburg Heights, OH
cemetery: Holy Cross cemetery, 14609 Brookpark Road, Brook Park, OH 44142
Richard S. Longava Beloved husband of Eleanore (Hilinski). Dear father of Denise Field, Susan Kalnicki, Janette Cicerchi (Bruce) and MaryBeth White (John). Grandfather of Kristen, Matthew, Katie, Doug, Jeff, Will, Jared, Kendall. Step-son of Victoria Longava. Brother of Irene Balyint and the late Larry. passed away on Thursday October 14. 2004. Prayer Service at the Funeral Home Monday October 18 at 10:15am and the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 6800 State Rd. Parma, OH, at 11:00am. Interment Holy Cross cemetery. Friends May Call at the BUSCH FUNERAL HOME, 7501 Ridge Road, Parma from 2-4 & 6-8 Sunday. BUSCH FUNERAL AND CREMATORY SERVICES, 440-842-7800.
Frances A. Weibling
December 28, 2004 - October 12, 2004
Birthplace: Lorain, Ohio
Resided In: Elyria, Ohio
cemetery: St. Mary's cemetery, 7284 Lake Ave., Elyria, OH 44035
Frances A. Weibling, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2004. Mrs. Weibling was born December 28, 1917 in Lorain, Ohio the daughter of Vincent and Agnes (Schultz) Kaminski.
Mrs. Weibling graduated from Elyria High School and attended St.Agnes Catholic Church. She designed dried flower arrangements and refinished and collected antiques. Mrs. Weibling also worked for two years at Oakwood Elementary School.
She is survived by her husband Frederick W.; son Timothy A. (Deborah A.); grandchildren Timothy James and Gretchen Marie Weibling; great-grandchildren Netonis Regene Weibling and Aaliyah Saeeida Hamed; sisters Florence Kaminski and Hattie Kostyo and brother Robert (Ruth) Kaminiski; and many nieces and nephews. Prayer Service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 611 Lake Avenue, Elyria. No time of visitation. Interment at St. Mary cemetery, Elyria.
