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North Olmsted, Ohio
ELIZABETH C. "LIL" DUFALA (nee Gilmore), age 95. Beloved wife of the late James; mother of James (Louise), Cathy Stark (the late Phil), Daniel, Martin (Holly), David (Kathryn) and Denise O'Malley (Edward); grandmother of Allison Stark, Jonathan Stark, Nicholas Dufala, Jennifer Dufala, Megan Dufala, Aaron Dufala, Zac Dufala and James O'Malley; great-grandmother of Robin and Logan; sister of the late James; aunt and friend of many. Passed away May 23, 2021. Funeral Mass Thursday, May 27, St. Brendan Church (4242 Brendan Lane, North Olmsted) at 10 A.M. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME of NORTH OLMSTED, 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS RD., WEDNESDAY 4-7 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Little Sisters of the Poor, P.O Box 221277, Cleveland, OH 44122 or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
The Funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the Chambers Funeral Homes Facebook page (link to our Facebook page below):
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Dear Denise, Ed, James and Family- Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your time of grief.
David & Jeanne Schilling
May 26, 2021 | Strongsville, OH | Family
I always told her that I wanted to be her when I grow up! I will miss her friendship and her laugh. She always had my back. She was forever young. Love you Lil!
Jane McGonegal
May 25, 2021 | North Olmsted, OH | Friend
Denise and family, so sorry to learn of Lil's passing. I got to know her from skating at Skateland and always enjoyed talking with her. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. My sincere sympathy.
Sharon Cardo
May 25, 2021 | Acquaintance
“Auntie”Lil was definitely like a mother to me and I have so many fun memories of all the places we together to.. Such as, Expo in Canada and Gem Beach, along with tons of camping trips through my childhood life. We were like one huge family The Dufalas and the Herbsters. Nothing but good to say about one fine woman who will be missed by so many. May she Rest In Peace.
Pam Smetanko
May 25, 2021 | Berea, OH | Neighbor
Mrs. Dufala was a wonderful lady. I have many fond memories of her and the whole Dufala family. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.
Judi Hahn (Hall)
May 25, 2021 | Aurora, CO | Friend
Lil was a fine person, a Friend. She made people feel like they were important to her no matter how short or long it had been since you last saw her. Most importantly though she passed that trait on to her children.
Ed Boyle
May 25, 2021 | OH | Friend
I recall stopping at her house once in a while when I was campaigning for something or talking with her when she was out in the stores with son, Dan. She was such a kind and gentle lady. Dan, you were a wonderful caregiver to your mom. 95 years old -- a reason to celebrate her life and the memories she made with those who loved her.
Dennis Lambert
May 24, 2021 | Acquaintance
Our sincere sympathies to Holly, Marty & all the Dufala family on the loss of your Mother Lil. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Geri Peterman & Tim Hubbart
Geri Peterman
May 24, 2021 | NORTH OLMSTED, OH | Friend
