Karen A. Hochschild

Karen Ann Hochschild of Mentor-on-the-Lake, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was 74 years of age.  

Karen was born on January 5, 1949, in Cleveland, Ohio. After obtaining her G.E.D., she enlisted in the Army in 1968 at age 19 and served for 3 years. Karen had a few jobs, but most of her career was with Progressive Insurance which led to her retirement in 2011. 

Anyone who knew Karen knew how much she loved animals. Not only was she known for taking in strays, but she was also extremely philanthropic when it came to animal charities. She regularly contributed to the Humane Society, ASPCA, PETA, and several others. She enjoyed feeding all the animals that came into her yard, especially the birds.  

Along with her love of animals, Karen loved working in her yard and planting flowers. It's something she and her partner Bob enjoyed doing together. When she was younger, she loved to ride her motorcycle. Due to health reasons, she eventually had to hang up her helmet. More recently Karen picked up bowling, even joining a league with her brother Bobby. Music was also a favorite, especially Rock-n-Roll. Not surprisingly she played music for her animals when leaving the house. She was a member of Mentor Community Church of God. 

Karen is survived by her loving partner Robert "Bob" Hughes, brother Robert "Bobby" Hochschild, sister Debra (Hochschild) Mack, brother Ronald Hochschild, brother Leonard Hochschild, nieces and nephews Ruth (Pat) Paterson, Stephen Hochschild, Keith (Nancy) Hochschild, Christine (Donald) Ross, Daniel (Megan) Hochschild, Timothy Hebebrand, Teresa (David) Kerr, Karen (Brian) Oliver, Starson (Ellen) Hochschild, Nicole Hochschild, Diana (Fabio) Gonzalez, along with many grandnieces and grandnephews. She also leaves behind her long-time best friend Paulette Mack and beloved dog Taz. 

Karen was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Theresa (Turay) Hochschild, brother Michael Hochschild, and many animal companions. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Mentor Community Church of God, 8245 Munson Rd, Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, Ohio on a later date. 

Karen Lynn Fryman

Karen Lynn Fryman (nee Heaton) of Willowick passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. She was born on June 14, 1963 to Richard and Donna Heaton. Karen enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts, watching movies, spending time with her family and working at Curves while living in Pennsylvania, where she loved working out and motivating others to reach their goals. Karen is survived by her sister Kimberly Trinkle, nieces Ashley Trinkle (Jennifer George), Kayla Trinkle (Celeste Zimmerman). She is preceded in death by her father Richard Heaton, brother Keith Heaton and mother Donna Heaton.  

A private memorial will be held at a later date. 

Lynn Heavrin

May 21, 1941 - September 4, 2019

In Honor of Lynn Heavrin, who passed peacefully while battling cancer. Bringing love, hope, and joy to others was her life's devotion. She was a woman of grace and resiliency, deeply loved by many. 

Lynn was a medical technologist for 45 years, Supervisor of Hematology and Asst Director of Pediatric Labs at Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital. Lynn dedicated her life to helping others, being an active member and fundraising for Ronald McDonald House and the Angel Wings Foundation. Ending her career with 11 years at the Ursuline Sisters' Motherhouse and retiring in 2013.

Her hobbies included restoring antique cars at the Crawford Auto Museum, wood carving, and working in her own custom framing studio "Studio Karen." Well traveled throughout Europe, she was an enigmatic story-teller.

Throughout her life's tribulations she maintained the type of grace that only strength and good character cultivates. Never bitter and always generous, she brought joy and comfort to many acquaintances, patients, friends, and loved ones. Her legacy lives on in the children she saved, the people she helped, the friends she took in, and the people she loved. There is no shortage of gratitude, depth of love, and pain of loss for her life, so beautifully lived. She will be dearly missed by those who knew her best.

Instead of flowers, please help me honor the legacy of Lynn Heavrin and support Cleveland Clinic, one of the many charities she donated to. https://give.ccf.org/fundraiser/2319933