CHRISTA S, HALEY

CHRISTA S, HALEY obituary, Strongsville, OH

CHRISTA S, HALEY

CHRISTA HALEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 14, 2017.
HALEY CHRISTA SUSAN HALEY (nee Rudmann) "Wonder Woman" has no more work to be done. She surrendered peacefully to Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC) at home with family. She was truly a devoted daughter of Geza and Aurelia Rudmann of Middleburg Heights and Allie "Jack" and Patsy J. Haley of Brook Park. All are gone now but never forgotten. Loving wife to Scott J. Haley, married 1978 Proud mother of Erich Christopher Rudmann Haley and wife Dr. Victoria Romero Haley Doting Oma to Ty Mojave Goss and Wyatt Jackson Romero Haley Loving Sister of: Klaus Reischl (deceased), wife Hanni; Kurt Reischl, wife Traudi of Austria Cassandra Moscalink, husband Gary, Cleveland Jindra Hopek (deceased), friend Tony, Cleveland Lorna Verlato, husband Eric, Cleveland Aunt to: Martin Reischl, Sabine and Thomas Loedler, Ali Kho, Lorna Lynch, Gary-Lee Moscalink, Rachel Hopek, Shane and Josh Smithburger. A Great-aunt to eleven and a Great-great-aunt to one. Christa was a graduate of Berea High School, Class of '77. Following her parents footsteps, she earned a Drivers Education Degree from Kent State University (as did her father) and an Accounting Degree from Cuyahoga County Community College (like her mother). Christa owned and operated Metro Driving School from 1986 – 2017 and educated over 17,000 teens and numerous adult students. She received many letters of gratitude from former students and their parents over the years. One such letter from a father (a former student of Geza), upon completion of his son's teen driving course said, "Geza would be proud of his daughter's Professional Business Success." Always caring about others' well being first, Christa was trained for CPR by the Red Cross and had attended nursing classes. She always helped family and friends to research medical problems and was caregiver to her mother, father, mother-in-law, aunt, sister-in-law, cousin, and friends. Over the years, she was also a birth coach to her nieces and saved the lives of several neighbors and a family member. Christa proudly boasted of being a first generation American of Austrian decent. She was a consummate cook/baker using her great-grandmother's, mother's, and uncle's Old-world recipes, transcribed by her from German. Christa also spoke fluent German and could recognize eastern European languages. Christa loved to travel and desired to see the world. She frequently reminisced about Scott and Christa's first trip together in 1979 to the icy cold mountain whitewater of the Hiwassee River with cousins Steve and Ruth near Gatlinburg, Tennessee. To her, it marked the beginning of a lifetime of adventures together and with the family. Over the years, she travelled extensively through the U.S., Canada, Europe, Central and South America. She especially enjoyed Cruising (18), and had cruised the Caribbean (all points), the Hawaiian Islands, Alaska/Pacific North West, and the Mediterranean. Some of her favorite memories were: hiking the Austrian Alps listening to cowbells orchestrate the Sound of Music; visiting and brunching at the Swarovski World Headquarters, an invited guest and member of the Swarovski Crystal Society; Zip lining at Icy Straight Point, Alaska; taking helicopter tours whenever she could. Christa was a passionate animal-lover and had many pets: Fifi, Buffy, Spunky, Kaos, Lucky, Snowball, Cody and Cookie. She was also fond of the wild animals that frequently visited her in the backyard. When she talked to them, they always barked, meowed, and chirped back. Her baby Raccoons (Frick and Frack), an Owl, a Hawk, Squirrely the Squirrel, and Chippie the chip monk, are already free. While Christa lost a hard-fought battle against SCLC, she no longer has to endure the pains of an earthly body; she will experience the freedom of life ever after with God and her loved ones gone before. In time, Christa will be interred next to her mother and father. If you'd like to bring a fond photo of Christa to place on a memory board, the family would encourage you to do so. In lieu of flowers, donations suggested to Seidman Cancer Center of Southwest General Hospital, 18697 Bagley Rd., Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 3:30 p.m., Saturday, February 25th, 2017 at the funeral home. The family will receive friends SATURDAY 2 - 3:30 p.m. at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY RD., MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS (WEST OF I-71).

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February 25, 2017

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February 25, 2017

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February 22, 2017

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Nancy Brunett

February 25, 2017

Through family I had the pleasure of knowing Christa, thoughts and prayers coming your way in this time of grief.

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February 25, 2017

We are truly sorry to hear of Christa's passing. She was a wonderful lady, my father loved working for her and spending time with her and Scott. We will keep you in our prayers.

February 22, 2017

Mike and I will miss you. Even though we did not see each other a lot in these last few years, you and I did try. I remember many years ago at our house when you and I were in the basement because I was afraid of storms and Scott and Mike were out on the garage watching the storm. One of my favorite memories since you and I really talked for hours while the storm lingered.

Your family and all of us will miss you. So glad you got to be a grandma.

I will think of you a lot with fond memories. Rest in peace my friend.

Judy Szabo

Terri and Bert Canterbury

February 21, 2017

Christa you will be missed terribly.Your warm smile and hugs.I will think of you often.when you meet my mom in Heaven please give her a hug from me.

Terri and Bert Canterbury

February 21, 2017

Christa was a sweet person. With a big heart. I will truely miss her. Our hearts go out to her family. Her and Scott are wonderful people. We will miss you Christ's.

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February 19, 2017

Dear Scott,Erich and family,my deepest sympathy for your loss. Christa was a good person in all she did. Sincerely Cathy Mctigue (Kaiser RETIREE)

February 18, 2017

Such a great person, we got to know a short time. We will miss talking to her over the fence. I enjoyed the pool with her over the summer. We are here if you need us. Regis and Diane Wolanin.

Nancy Foley

February 17, 2017

To the family of Christa S. Haley. My family sends their deepest sympathy to you. Our thoughts and prayers goes out to you. Psalm 90:12

Lorena Carlson

February 16, 2017

I met Christa through her warm relationship with the Chirdon family. She, MaryEllen, and I were the "older" women at my daughter-in-law's (Michelle) bachelorette party. We hit it off immediately and had a fun time together. Just as has been written about her in her obituary, she was warm, friendly, kind, and personable! I felt like I had known her my entire life! I saw her at subsequent family occasions and always loved talking with her! We were friends on FB and I kept abreast of her traveling and other life/family events. I prayed for her on hearing her diagnosis. I agree that she is enjoying the spiritual bliss of heaven! Love to you all! She was an angel on earth!

Donna Maxwell

February 16, 2017

Scott and Erich I am deeply sorry for your loss. Christa was an extraordinary woman and will be missed by everyone that knew her. She touched a lot of lives over the years especially mine I will always remember her and cherish the time we had together. I love you all.

Faye & Curtis Phillips

February 17, 2017

We are so sorry to hear about the death of Christa Haley. Erich is the best fried to Shawn Phillips and he grew up with all of us. May God be with the family during their time of sorrow.

The Phillips Family

Curtis, Faye and Cedric

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Loretta Price

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February 16, 2017

We are all so sorry to hear about Christa. Her infectious smile will be missed.
May your family find some peace in your memories.

Your friends at PNC, Baker Bagley

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