Phyllis G Perz
Oct 21, 2026
PHYLLIS G. PERZ (nee Franklin), born December 20, 1934, in Wellington, OH, to her parents Nicholas and Flossie (nee Long) Franklin, she being the youngest of the five girls.
Phyllis and George W. Perz were married on May 4, 1968 at Ascension Parish, Cleveland. They moved to Avon in October 1969, joining Holy Trinity Parish.
Phyllis began her career working in a...
Nancy Ellen Perrine
Oct 17, 2026
Nancy Ellen Bloss Perrine, a devoted educator, cherished mother, grandmother, Aunt and loving wife, passed away leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and an unwavering commitment to the family and friends she adored. She was born on June 15,1938 in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Nancy’s beautiful life story truly began to take shape at Thiel College in Greenville, PA where she earned...
Jeanette C. Black
Sep 28, 2026
Jeanette C. "Jan" Black (nee Conroy), age 89 years, passed away peacefully Monday, September 28, 2026 at St. Theresa, St. Mary Of The Woods, Avon. She was born Feb. 11, 1937 in Columbus, Ohio and lived most of her life in Avon Lake. She was a beautician and worked at the Avon Lake High School cafeteria. She was a devout...
Barbara J. Lavely
Sep 23, 2026
Barbara J. Lavely (nee Pirnack) age 72, passed away on September 23, 2026 after a long battle with cancer.
She was born in Lorain on May 27, 1954 to parents Steve and Mary Ann Pirnack (nee Vozar).
She was in the first graduating class of Southview High School in 1971. She also graduated from LCCC and Cleveland State University with a teaching...
C. Justin Collins
Sep 20, 2026
C. Justin Collins, age 68, entered into rest Sunday September 20, 2026. He was born on May 18, 1958 in Lakewood, Ohio and graduated from Fairview High School, Class of 1976. He was a nurse with Genesis Health Care for several years, retiring in 2021.
He enjoyed camping and kayaking with family and friends, going to concerts and listening to live...
Linda Abfall
Sep 18, 2026
Linda Abfall (nee Wortkoetter), 86, died Friday, September 18, 2026 at The Northridge Care Center in North Ridgeville. She was born in Reading, PA and had lived in Avon for over 60 years. Linda had a career in nursing that spanned 50 years as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner. She worked at St. Joseph Hospital and Community Health Partners,...
William J. "Bill" Wisnieski
Sep 16, 2026
William J. "Bill" Wisnieski, age 95 years, passed away at his home following a lengthy illness. Bill was born in Pauling, Ohio, but lived in Sheffield Lake his entire life. He attended St. Teresa's School and Church in Sheffield Village and graduated from Brookside High School. When Bill was 17 yrs. old, he joined the US Army, completed his basic...
Peter A. Noviks
Sep 13, 2026
Peter A. Noviks (95) of Parma, OH born on September 1, 1931 was called home by the Lord on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Born in Rezekne, Latvia to parents Peteris and Bronislava. Peter was preceded in death by his parents, sister Valerie Noviks, wife Kay Noviks, and recently niece Bertha Garback.
Peter left his homeland of Latvia at the age of 13...
Kenneth Paul Whitford
Sep 12, 2026
Kenneth Paul Whitford “Sugar Bear”, age 71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was born on March 29, 1955, at Bay View Hospital in Bay Village, Ohio. He was a lifetime resident of Avon and graduated from Avon High School in 1973.
He retired from the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant after 30 years of service in 2005. Ken...
Ronald B. Rhoades
Sep 7, 2026
Ronald B. Rhoades, age 79, entered into rest Monday September 7, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1946 in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from West High School, Class of 1966. He was a Sergeant in U.S. Airforce, serving 4 years during the Vietnam War as an air traffic controller. In 1973 he became a Cleveland Police Officer, being promoted...