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Sunday, May 19, 2013

Robert A. Gottschalk: Obituary

Services are Tuesday, Wednesday

Robert A, Gottschalk, 89, of Westlake, passed away on May 17, 2013. He passed away on May 17, 2013. Robert was the beloved husband of Janice Gottschalk (nee Ebner). He was the dear father of Dale Gottschalk (JoAnn), Greg Gottschalk and Dawn Foerster (James); fond grandfather of Kirk, Lisa, Wade and Gretchen and great grandfather of Kai, Hailey, Lorelei and Kami. Brother of Franics Gottschalk and Barbara Paulitzky. Friends and family will gather from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 21 at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, 2914 Dover Center Road, Westlake. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernadette Church, 2256 Clague Road, Westlake. Interment is at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of …

Monday, May 13, 2013

Margaret Ann Chisholm, 66, Mother and Grandmother

Chisholm passed away suddenly on May 6.

Margaret Ann Chisholm (nee Stuart), 66 of Westlake for the last 30 years and formerly of Rocky River, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 6, 2013 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1946 in Cleveland.  Margaret graduated from Magnificat High School in 1964 and furthered her education at Ohio University where she received a Bachelor's Degree. After graduation Margaret worked as a substitute teacher, a lab technician, worked for Mitchels Tavern, a catering business, worked for M Ingles, and traveled with Aeronauts International. Margaret loved children and was known as the fun aunt. Her interests included cooking, boating, and golfing.  She was a beloved wife for 25 years to the late Warren "Chip" III; loving sister of Karen Ladyga of…

Saturday, May 11, 2013

Margaret Ann Chisholm, 30 Year Resident of Westlake: Obituary

Graduate of Magnificat High School and Ohio University.

Margaret Ann Chisholm (nee Stuart), 66 of Westlake for the last 30 years and formerly of Rocky River, passed away suddenly on May 6, 2013 at her home. She was born on September 26, 1946 in Cleveland. Margaret graduated from Magnificat High School in 1964 and furthered her education at Ohio University where she received a Bachelor's Degree. After graduation Margaret worked as a substitute teacher, a lab technician, worked for Mitchell's Tavern, a catering business, M Ingles and traveled with Aeronauts International. Margaret loved children and was known as the fun aunt. Her interests included cooking, boating and golfing. She was a beloved wife for 25 years to the late Warren "Chip" III; loving sister of Karen Ladyga of Sheffield Lake and …

Monday, April 29, 2013

William L. Montgomery, 85, former Pastor of Westlake Presbyterian Church

Ardent supporter of Demon athletics.

William L. Montgomery, “Rev”, 85, former Pastor of Westlake Presbyterian Church, passed away on April 20. He was born on Nov. 5, 1927 in Joplin, MO. After his retirement from the ministry, he was a substitute teacher and coach at Westlake High School. He is survived by wife, Cathy, sons William L. Jr. (Julia), Jim, Tom (Donna), and daughter, Peggy as well as sisters Margaret Leo (Peter) and Susanne McCowan, five grandchildren: Elizabeth, Andrew, James, David and Daniel and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at John Knox Presbyterian Church, 25200 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, on Sat. May 4 at 11 a.m.  In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made to The Westlake Athletic Development Foundation P.O. Box …

Monday, April 22, 2013

Dorothy Titera Day: Resident Honored for Research Dating Back to 1848

Westlake woman tracks down descendants from Tralee

Dorothy Titera is one of Westlake’s most industrious volunteers. Like the other 79 volunteers honored by the city of Westlake on April 18, Titera has spent countless hours volunteering for the city. Her efforts for tracking down one of the descendants of a baby born on a ship from Tralee, Ireleand to Quebec, however, earned her special recognition, a mayoral proclamation and her very own day. Her work locating descendants from Tralee was enough to earn her a proclamation from Westlake’s Mayor Dennis Clough and a plaque from Tralee’s Mayor Johnnie Wall. Tralee is one of Westlake’s sister cities, and the city hosted dignitaries from the country last week. In 2011, while the city was celebrating its bicentennial, Titera volunteered in two …

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Ione M. Graves, Beloved Grandmother

Services will be held on Thursday, April 4.

Ione M. Graves, 97, of Westlake, passed away on March 30, 2013. Graves was the mother of Janet Ceepo (Gary) and Dean Graves (Linda). She was grandmother of two and great grandmother of five. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 4 at noon at Avon Lake Presbyterian Church, 32340 Electric Blvd. in Avon Lake. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Avon Lake Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to Jenkins Funeral Chapel.

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

Charles Rini, 74, Pioneer of Ohio's Grocery Industry

Rini passed away on March 24.

Charles A. Rini, Sr., 74, of Westlake, passed away Sunday, March 24 after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. Chuck was born on July 13, 1938 and was raised on the Westside of Cleveland near Kamm’s Corners, according to Chambers Funeral Home.  He attended St. Patrick’s School in Westpark and graduated from St. Edward High School in 1956. He earned his business degree from the College of Holy Cross in 1960. After finishing his militry service, he returned home to work in the family grocery business with his uncles Martin, Anthony, and Michael Rini. Chuck became the youngest president of the Stop-n-Shop franchise in 1975. As President and COO, Chuck played an integral part in structuring a merger between Rini’s, Rego’s Supermarkets and …

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Carol Kay MeHall: Obituary

Services are March 16

Carol Kay MeHall (Nee Fillmore) of Westlake, passed away on Feb. 26, 2013. She was born on Nov. 20, 1943 in Elmore, Ohio. She was the  beloved wife of the late John L. MeHall, dear mother of Jennifer MeHall and loving grandmother of Gabriel. Carol was the dear sister of Joyce Willis, Emerson and Luther Fillmore, Margie Shinn and the late Velma Lemke, Wilbert Fillmore, Violet Sandrock and Robert and Angeline Fillmore. Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 16  at 1:30 p.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church 28455 Center Ridge Rd. in Westlake. Memorial Contributions may made to The Gathering room at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or Hospice of The Western Reserve, 300 E.185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Arrangements by Jenkins Funeral…

Monday, February 25, 2013

WCPN: Virtual Funerals Featured at Berry & Martens Funeral Home

By offering webcasts of funeral services, out-of-town mourners who can't make it to the services can participate, reported the local NPR affiliate.

Daniel Berry of Berry & Martens Funeral Home in Westlake, was one of two funeral directors featured in a WCPN story about webcasting funeral services.  And although Berry offers it to his customers, it isn't used frequently, he told WCPN, because in-person services are still very important to mourners.  Also featured was Cleveland Heights funeral home Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz, and one of their virtual funerals was included in the story. The new concept was introduced through the help of the company National Webcast, which is bringing the technology to funeral homes across the country at an increasing rate. 

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Jacquelyn S. Macomber: Obituary

Memorials may be sent to the Cleveland Orchestra.

Jacquelyn S. Macomber, 93, of Westlake, passed away Feb. 16, 2013.She was born on Sept. 27, 1919 in Battle Creek, MI. She was the beloved wife of the late John W., dear mother of James Macomber (Aina) and Jeffrey Macomber (Kathryn). Jacquelyn was the fond grandmother of Melissa Morgan, James, Mark and John Macomber, Andrew, Nicholas, Michael and Daniel Swartz. Dear great grandmother of Taylor, Victoria, Jenni, Hannah, Matthew, Lillian, Leigh Allyn, Haydin, Forrest, Nathan and Gavin. She was the beloved sister of Geraldine Gifford and fond aunt of Pamela Carnahan. Memorial services were Feb. 16 at West Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, in Rocky River.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Jacquelyn's name to the Cleveland …

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