Obituaries

Lenore Buford

Jul 29, 1930

Lenore Victoria Buford July 29, 1930 to December 23, 2014 On December 23, 2014, a dear friend cousin, mentor, and scholar, Dr. Lenore Victoria Buford passed away surrounded by friends and her adopted family, lovely piano music and singing. She lived her life on her own terms, and she exited this world her way: peacefully!! Lenore was born in Louisville,...

Karole Baird

Jun 5, 1921

Karole Vernidine Baird was born June 5, 1921 in Sciota, Illinois to Anna Painter and Otto Litchfield as Carol Vernadine Litchfield. She attended Western Illinois State Teachers College Training School, at Macomb, Illinois from 7th to 12th grade and was Senior Class Secretary in 1939. She received her Bachelor of Education degree from Western Illinois State Teachers College in Macomb,...

Judy Donahue

Judy Donahue of Chagrin Falls, OH, passed away on January 9, 2021. Loving wife of the late Philip "Bud" Donahue; devoted mother of Julie Donahue and Ellen (Dana) Hartup; adoring grandmother of Conner, Patrick, Brexton and Brogan. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Judy enjoyed her years working at the circulation desk at the Shaker Heights Public...

Robert Bernetich

Robert J. Bernetich, age 66 of Shaker Heights. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Phyllis Prybor, and his loving children Roberto (Marci Blue), Ava, and Jack, who he cherished above all others. Dear brother of Edward (Christi) and Gary, deceased. Dearest son of Edward and Frances, both deceased. His dog Cooper was a special joy...