Obituaries

Shirley Atkins

Shirley Atkins 82 of Solon, Ohio, passed away Saturday, February 13, in Ohio. Born in Cuba, NY; she was the daughter of the late Harold and Annie Scott, and was predeceased by her husband Sam Atkins. She graduated from Solon High School and earned a BA from Bowling Green Univ. and an MBA from Kent State Univ. Her love of children led her into a career of teaching. She taught for more than 20 years in Michigan, New York, Ohio and on the Pacific island of Okinawa. Shirley then volunteered as an original member of President Kennedy's Peace Corps. She served in Uganda, Africa, teaching in a school for boys in Ngora. After her return home, she continued sending school supplies to needy boys she had taught. When she retired from teaching, she became a Social Caseworker for the Cuyahoga County Dept. for Children & Family Services in Cleveland. The work she did enabled many children in foster care to get permanent adoptive homes. Although she did not have children of her own, she had a genuine love and compassion for all children of the world. She enjoyed being with friends in a social setting, had many international friends, and traveled to 62 countries. Shirley was a long-standing member of the Solon Community Church, where for over 30 years she sang in the choir. In later years, she wintered in Eustis, Florida. During her last year, she lived in Belgrade, Serbia, in the care of her niece, Jennifer, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy. Shirley is survived by a brother Glen Scott of Ligonier, PA, sisters Pat Brush of New Milford, CT, and Barbara Phillips of Cavendish, VT, in addition to nieces: Stephanie Brush of Prague, the Czech Republic; Jennifer Brush of Solon, Ohio and Belgrade, Serbia, Alison Barr of Proctorsville, VT, Carolyn Phillips of Hartford, CT, Chris O'Neil, of Hanover, NH, Meredith Blair, of New Fairfield, CT, and nephew Andrew Scott of Salzburg, PA. The family also acknowledges Shirley's treasured long-time friend and colleague, Dottie Klemm. If desired, contributions in Shirley's memory may be made to a children's charity of the donor's choice. A memorial service will be held in Solon in the Spring when the family is together.

 

Julie Michos

JULIE MICHOS died at home in San Diego, CA, on February 18, 2010. She was born February 16, 1921 in Arkansas, the youngest of ten children. Although she dropped out of high school in her teens, she earned her high school diploma in 1962 by attending night school in Cleveland. She went on to earn a Master of Arts in English at Cleveland State University, submitting her thesis on her 69th birthday. That same year she and her husband, Paul, moved to San Diego. Julie had worked as an accredited medical records technician at Bedford and Marymount Hospitals. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Beverly and Charles Marvin of San Diego, her grandchildren and their spouses, Julie and Rick Randolph of Poway, CA; Mandy Marvin of Bedford, England; Sara and Clay Daniel of Charlottesville, VA; Matt and Brooke Marvin of Eureka, CA; her great-grandchildren Emily, Ian and Brandon Randolph, Knox Daniel, and Leo Marvin; a sister-in-law, Nan Milsap of Hot Springs, AR, and a niece and her husband, Karen and Tony Salamone of Brownsville, PA. Funeral services at KINDRICH-McHUGH STEINBAUER FUNERAL HOME, 33375 BAINBRIDGE ROAD, SOLON, Monday, March 1 at 10 AM where family will visit with friends ONE-HALF HOUR PRIOR TO SERVICES. Interment following at Crown Hill Cemetery.
 

August Pryatel

AUGUST PRYATEL, age 96 of Solon. Retired in 1989 as Chief Justice Eighth District Ohio Court of Appeals. Passed away peacefully February 22, 2010. Beloved husband of Elaine (nee Turk); dear step-father of Donald Voss and David (Nancy) Voss; loving grandfather of Morgan and Meredith; brother of the late Mary (Frank) Baraga, Alice (Louis) Kretic, Frances (Joseph) Suster, Sr. Mary Andre SND, Frank, and Rose Pryatel; proud uncle of Judge Ronald Suster (Patricia), Marie Oblak, Martha Ragones, and numerous great nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Friday February 26, 10AM at St. Joan of Arc Church, 496 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls (please meet at church). Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon. Family will visit with friends at KINDRICH-McHUGH STEINBAUER FUNERAL HOME, 33375 BAINBRIDGE RD., SOLON FROM 3-7 PM THURSDAY. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be made to Rose-Mary Center, 19350 Euclid Ave., Euclid, OH 44117.

 

 

August Pryatel was the youngest of seven children, born to immigrant parents who came to America from Slovenia at the beginning of the 20th century.  When he was only 4 years old he was stricken with polio, which left his right leg paralyzed.  He then attended Sunbeam School for Crippled C hildren and went on to attend East High School, where he excelled as a scholar and student leader.

Funds his parents had saved for his college education were frozen in the bank seizures of the Great Depression.  However, because of his outstanding high school academic record, he was invited to attend Hiram College, where he worked in the treasurer's office to earn his tuition and expenses.  He recalled his college life with appreciation and affection, for it was there that he honed his leadership talents and knew he wanted to be a lawyer.  He graduated from Hiram College in 1936 and worked as an accountant, attending night law school at the Cleveland Marshall School of Law (now CSU).  Admitted to the Bar in 1942, he joined the Davis and Young Law Firm, where he practiced his first experiences in the court room.  In 1944 he became a Cleveland city prosecutor and was assigned to the trial of jury cases, representing the City of Cleveland before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of Ohio.
In 1949 he was appointed Deputy Superintendent of Insurance for the State of Ohio and in 1955 became Superintendent of Insurance.  For his outstanding leadership there, Ohio State University awarded him the Public Service Medal from the Griffith Foundation for Insurance Education.  In 1957  Governor Frank Lausche appointed him to the Cleveland Municipal Court.  He was elected Chief Justice in 1960 and served in that capacity until 1964, when he was elected to the Common Pleas Court.  After two terms in the Common Pleas Court he was elected to the 8th District Ohio Court of Appeals for two terms.  He retired in 1989 after serving 32 years as a judge. He was a life member of the Cleveland, Ohio and American Bar Associations   In 1973 he married Elaine Turk Voss.  They celebrated their 36th wedding anniversary last November.  He was actively involved in many community organizations and served for years on various Boards of Trustees.  Among them were Rose Mary Center (the Johanna Grasselli Rehabilitation and Education Center), Suburban Community Hospital (SouthPointe), and the Greater Cleveland Safety Council.  He was a founding member/trustee of the Slovenian American Heritage Society.
He received the Distinguished Service Award of Hiram College Alumni Association in 1967 and in 1973 was named a Fellow of the Garfield Society by Hiram College trustees.  In 1984 he received theO utstanding Alumnus  Award from CSU College of Law.
Judge Pryatel had a deep and abiding respect for the law and the special dignity of the court room.  He was considered a strict, firm, fair judge and was respected and admired by lawyers and colleagues alike.  Concerned mentor to all of his law clerks, he carefully directed and counseled them in the development of their legal skills.  He took great pride in their (post-clerk) careers and was deeply touched and proud when he learned several years ago that one of his clerks was named a judge in the trial court of California. He was especially influential in the life of his nephewRonald Suster in whose family home Pryatel spent his early adult life.  He was his role model, as Suster followed in his  uncle's footsteps to become a Common Pleas Court  judge, where he has served for the past thirteen years.
He was an accomplished speaker and gave many speeches regarding the legal process and his court room experiences, often punctuating them with amusing, human anecdotes.  He had a gentle wit and a timely come-back making him a warm and friendly conversationalist.
   

Emil J. Rajnis, Jr.

EMIL J. RAJNIS, JR. age 69 of Aurora. Passed away February 15, 2010. Beloved husband of Tina; dear brother of Jerry and Ellen (Clyde) Davis. The family sends a special thank you to Brad and Tammy Bethel for all their time and care. Private Services. Interment Aurora Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cleveland Lost Chords Club East, 3989 Navahoe Road, Cleveland Hts., OH 44121.

Emil moved to Aurora when he was 5, was raised there, and graduated from Aurora High School. He served in the Army national Guard. Emil loved golf and golf courses. He started as a caddy when he was 12 at Aurora CC, and worked as a groundskeeper there. He was head groundskeeper at Racoon Hill Golf Club for many years. He also worked at Chrysler and Fashion Two-Twenty. Emil's other love was his Corvette's and drag racing in the 60's. He broke several drag strip records at the time with his cars.

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Marie Schultz

MARIE T. SCHULTZ (nee Hovan), age 100. Died February 19, 2010. US Navy Pharmacist’s Mate WWII. Beloved wife of the late Stanley R.; dear mother of Arlene Schultz and Bernadette Tomaselli; loving grandmother of Brian (Audra Gabler) Tomaselli and Joanne (Matthew) Vale. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday February 23, 9:30AM at St. Rita Church, 32820 Baldwin Road, Solon. Interment Calvary Cemetery. Family will visit with friends at KINDRICH-McHUGH STEINBAUER FUNERAL HOME, SOLON, FROM 4-8 PM MONDAY. Memorials may be made to The USO.
   

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