OBITUARIES
A Remembrance of Loved Ones
Barbara Lee O'Brien (nee Bennett)
May 23, 1954 - February 26, 2022
Barbara Lee (Bennett) O'Brien, age 67, of Concord Twp., peacefully passed away on February 26, 2022, at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Euclid, Ohio. Barbara was born on May 23, 1954, in East Cleveland. Loving daughter of the late Robert and Mary Alice Bennett; devoted wife of 41 years to William O'Brien; cherished sister of Linnea Bubnow (husband Boris); brothers-in-law Tim (wife Lorraine) O'Brien and Kevin O'Brien; aunt Mary Swanson and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Barbara graduated from West Geauga High School in 1972 and earned an associate nursing degree from Lakeland Community College in1974. After graduation, Barbara's nursing career included working at the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Madison Health Care, Wickliffe Country Place, Hillcrest Hospital, Geauga Hospital and as a case worker for Cuyahoga workman's comp department.
She loved her work and helping others. She loved music, gardening, vacations in Florida, and collecting koala bears.
Private interment at Concord Township cemetery.
The family suggests contributions in her memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve and Lake Humane Society
Eleanor J. Nemeth
October 4, 1925 - May 10, 2017
Eleanor J. Nemeth (nee Poremba) age 91, passed away on May 10, 2017. Dearly Beloved wife of John; Dearest mother of Deborah Gabriel and Barbara Bennett; Loving grandmother of Megan Nemeth, Kyle Gabriel, and Tyler Inman; Dear sister of Ruth Petrie (Robert) and the following deceased: Jack Poremba, James Poremba, Edward Poremba and Robert Poremba; Eleanor was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 4, 1925. She grew up in the area, married, and later moved to Maple Hts. where she spent most of her life. She was a dedicated wife and mother, who was respected in the community. She enjoyed her family, friends and neighbors. A lovely energetic person, she had a full life and will be forever missed by the many lives she touched, especially by the ones who loved her most.
A celebration of life mass will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Martin of Tours Church.
Contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society 10501 Euclid Ave. Cleve., OH 44106.