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Amy Klein Obituary
Amy Comunale Klein, 45, died Saturday, January 20, 2007, after a brave and courageous journey against cancer.
Amy was the daughter of Gertrude and the late Frank Comunale. She is survived by her beloved daughters, Julia Clarke Klein and Emma Chloe Klein and their father, Jeff Klein. Amy was the loving sister of Frank, Michele, Steve (Jane), Martha, David (Sue), Mark (Kelly) Comunale, Milissa (Marco) Meyo and Monica (Greg) Stevens. Her beloved nieces and nephews are Amanda, John, Elliot, Molly, Sarah, Mark Joseph, Annabelle, and Joey Comunale, Martha Mary, Frank, Anthony, and Katherine Meyo.
Amy was a graduate of The Ohio State University and a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority. Amy's enthusiasm for life and vibrancy was evident in her many volunteer activities including the Junior League, Ohio Ballet, Akron Art Museum, Akron City Hospital, and Our Lady of The Elms. Amy was a successful jewelry designer and her many hand made pieces were sold across the country.
Amy's warm smile, kindness and compassion were evident in everything she did. Amy's legacy is her two beautiful daughters; her beauty, spirit, energy and love of life will live on forever in their hearts. Julia and Emma meant everything to Amy and were the source of her greatest joy and happiness. Amy was a wonderful mother and her life was dedicated to her daughters. Amy made sure that their life was balanced with education, laughter, friendship, music, dance, a love of reading, school activities and sports.
Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St. on Monday from 3 TO 8 p.m. Cremation to follow. A Memorial Mass will be held Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 11 a.m. at St. Sebastian Church with Fr. Samuel Ciccolini officiating. Private interment of ashes at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Our Lady of the Elms School, 1290 West Market St., Akron, OH 44313 or The Stephen A. Comunale, Jr. Family Foundation, P.O. Box 13805, Akron, OH 44333.
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Memories and Condolences
for Amy Klein
Lori Beck
January 16, 2008
Dear Comunale and Klein family,
My Deepest Sympathy goes out to you and your lose of Amy. She was a special person who holds a place in so many hearts. I hope time will help heal the grief you feel and each day will make you stronger. Peace be with you........
Dan Pagel
April 11, 2007
I was recently informed of Amy's passing and feel as though I have lost part of my youth. The Comunale Family was a big part of my life for several years and there was a time I considered their house as my second home. I always felt welcome.
Mark and Amy were great friends and we experienced alot together.
I will be keeping this great family in my thoughts and hope you look to each other in dealing with your loss.
Maureen (Moe) Cotter-Cook
March 9, 2007
Dear Monica and the Comunale Family,
I just heard about Amy's passing from someone in my office. I was so sad to hear this shocking news. I will always remember her radiant smile & the fun we shared when she spent time with my brother & me. My prayers are with you all. God bless.
Amy, Monica, and Milissa
February 28, 2007
Amy, Monica and Riley
February 28, 2007
Jo Anne Alboreo
February 18, 2007
Emma and Julia
I have wanted to sign your mother's guest book from the day I heard that she had passed into non-physicality. When Amy was in kindergarten and first grade, she was in my son Nicky's room and she liked him and kept asking him to stay all night at her house. Then one day Gertrude called me and ask if he could spend the night there at their home. He never did spend the night but Gertrude and I would take Nicky and Amy to their Catholic instructions at St. Sebastains and while they were there we would shop or have coffee. Then we moved to the north side of town and ecentually lost touch with each other. Even then your mother was just the sweetest little girl. I have read the wonderful things that all the people have said about her and it makes me feel sad the I did not know her all these years. I am so happy that she was a success and had wonderful children to be a wonderful mother to.
As you pass into non-physicality, you instantly regain perfect health. You may call upon your mother at any time for the love and support that you need. Sometimes when I get up in the morning, I call upon my non-physical realm that surrounds me. I say "HELP ME CREATE MY DAY SO THAT EVEN I WILL BE SURPRISED, BUT YET I WILL KNOW FROM WHERE IT CAME". I have had some really surprising days.
May you be blessed and may your life and memories hold all things good!
Susan Cromleigh
February 17, 2007
To the loved ones of Amy:
Fond memories of Amy from grade school all the way through high school will remain in my heart.
May the love of family and friends comfort you during this very sad time. Wishing you strength, faith, and courage each day forward.
Faith Hamlin
February 14, 2007
Dear Julia,
I care about you so much!!!
I have been best friends with you since we were in kindergarten!! you are the best friend a girl coul ever have!! Your mother had a radiant smile and she touched my heart!! Your mom felt like my own mother with her loving care for everyone!! even if it means flying across the country i will be there for you. A part of your mother is in you every day. We will all miss your mother but I know she is with us all every day!! I am the luckiest girl to have known your wonderful mom!!
your loving friend ,
Faith Hamlin
Renee Oberlin
February 14, 2007
With deepest sorrow. This is a great loss.
annette & chuck brady
February 6, 2007
Sally,Jim,Jeff and girls,
Our sincere sympathy.
Your in our prayers.
Kathleen (Treml) Hansen
January 25, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein families,
Amy and I were college roommates our freshmen year and I have such fond memories of that time in our lives. Amy was a beautiful person with boundless energy. I am so sorry for your loss. May your families draw strength from her radiant spirit during this sad time.
Laurel Jaroch
January 25, 2007
Emma, Julia, Jeff, && Family.
I would like to let you guys know what a beautiful, intellegent, and amazing woman your mother/wife was. She meant a lot to me, and I would like to tell you that I have the greatest sympathy for all of you. Amy was a faithful person, and I personally know that she will be a wonderfull Guardian Angel.
Amber Blubaugh
January 25, 2007
I had the great pleasure of meeting Amy just a few months ago and her love and laughter will always be remembered.
MaryAnn Miller Cogger
January 25, 2007
Dear Klein and Comunale Families,
It has been a long time since I had last seen Amy. I went to high school with her. I will always remember Amy as strong and kind and beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss.
Niki Oelschlager
January 25, 2007
Monica,
Thinking of you, your family and the girls at this difficult time. Amy and you touched my life and for that I am grateful.
Bonetta Guyette
January 25, 2007
Dear Klein and Comunale families,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you all.
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Ann Starkey Murray
January 24, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein families,
I was blessed to have known Amy for 37 years. She was my very first friend when we moved to Kingsley Avenue. I will miss her terribly but I will always be grateful for her friendship and truly thankful that she was a part of my life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you every day. May God bring you all peace and comfort.
Ken and Cher Rink
January 24, 2007
Jeff and family, our deepest
sympathies to you. May God bless you all.
January 24, 2007
Although we all take different paths in life, no matter where we go, we will take a little of eachother everywhere. We love you Amy, God bless you. Ann,Tammy, Jody, Fran, Kim (Margaret E. Kelly 1960-2003)
John & Julie Randall
January 24, 2007
Jeff, Julia, Emma, Sally & Jim,
Our deepest sympathies from our family to yours on the loss of Amy. May your fond memories of her sustain you.
Mark Seward
January 24, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein families,
I was fortunate to have spent a great deal of time with Amy during our high school days. I will always remember her as spirited, kind, and cute-as-a-button. God bless.
Amy and Mick
January 24, 2007
Amy and dear friend Betsy
January 24, 2007
Amy and sisters Michele and Monica
January 24, 2007
Amy and her nephew John
January 24, 2007
Amy and her niece Amanda
January 24, 2007
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Emma and Julia Klein
January 24, 2007
Tracey Lloyd
January 23, 2007
Dear Klein and Communale Families,
I met Amy at the U of A years ago when she was my Rush Advisor. What a creative,energetic, and kind person Amy was. She also encouraged me to join the Junior League. She has always been a role model for me. I am so sorry for your loss.
LITB,
Tracey Lloyd
Jodi Nelkin(Savitt)
January 23, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein Families,
I am so sorry to hear about Amy. It has been a while since I have seen her, but I will always have fond memories of her during our days at Firestone. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karen Meek
January 23, 2007
Monica & Greg,
We are so sorry for your loss.
Our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Karen & Doug Meek
Paula Owens
January 23, 2007
To the Comunale Family and
Jeff, Emma, Julia, Jim and Sally:
May you all experience the healing hand of God and the lightening of grief as you hold Amy in your hearts and memories.
Fondly, Paula and Jim Owens
Margie Axner Faas
January 23, 2007
Dear Comunale & Klein families,
You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bob and Margaret Kraus Sr
January 23, 2007
Dear Gertrude
We sympathize with you deeply, and we pray that you will endure this sad event in your life. It has been so long since we have seen one another. We wish that we would know where you live now, and also know your telephone number so that we could speak. We remember the Vets Wives club parties at your house, with Amy and her sisters and brothers running in and out of the house and around the yard; those were happier days. Our son, Jim, died four years ago; he was forty three years old, so we have the similar sad feelings.
God bless you, Gertrude, and may Amy rest in peace with the Lord.
Kathy (Gowland)Doughty
January 23, 2007
Dear Monica and family,
Long time, long distance makes no difference to the memory of such a beautiful girl. I am heartsick for all of you. So sad. Love lasts a long time.
Taylor Backus
January 23, 2007
Emma + Julia,
I am very sorry to hear about the sickness, and loss of your mother. I can't imagine what you two are going through right now. She was a beautiful person inside + out, very talented, and everyone who knew her was blessed to have her in their lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you girls, and the rest of the family.
Linda Grajzl
January 23, 2007
To the Klein/Comunale families, especially Frank Comunale...My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time! I am so sorry for your loss! Linda Grajzl
Tina Spahr-Kremer
January 23, 2007
Dear Julia, Emma, and family,
I had the pleasure of knowing Amy through Delta Gamma in Akron when she was my rush advisor. She was smart, beautiful, and full of life. Everything I aspired to be. I ran into Amy in town over the years,and was always so happy to see her and catch up. I admired so much how she lived her life. Girls, I know how hard it is to lose a mother, but she will live on in your hearts forever, and the way you live your lives will be a testament to her. God Bless.
Stuart Kessler
January 23, 2007
Emma and Julia - Your mother will live on with you. Know too how much your father loves you and find support in each other and your many friends and family members.
Your friend, Stuart Kessler
Rusty Gowland
January 23, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein families,
I'm so sorry for your loss of such a beautiful person. Our lives have been truly enriched by knowing her, and we share in your grief.
Mike McCluskey
January 23, 2007
Dear Jeff, Emma, Julia and Comunale's:
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you and your families. I will always remember Amy for our Ski trips growing up. God Bless.
Connie & Russ Gowland
January 23, 2007
To the Klein & comunale Families,
Amy was a very special person in our family's life during Firestone High School days. We have all moved away, but she has not been forgotten and has been mentioned with great love over all the years. Your loss is a terrible one and we will keep you in our hearts and prayers, hoping that it will somehow help you at this time and in days ahead.
Tom Hicks
January 23, 2007
JK Long time no talk So sorry to hear the bad news Take care of those daughters I have 3 myself
Angie Clark
January 23, 2007
My deepest sympathy for your families. My prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
M Kolombatovich & Family
January 23, 2007
Even Though It Has Been Longer Than Many Years, One Will Not Be Able To Forget That Beautiful Smile.
My Deepest Sympathy
Melissa Witt
January 23, 2007
Emma and Julia-
Your mom's presence in this world was one of light, laughter and happiness. She will always be with you. May the love and grace of God surround and comfort you.
Julie Skoulis (Mills)
January 23, 2007
Monica, Jeff and family,
My sympathy and love to all of you. Jeff, my husband and I met you at a sorortiy sister's wedding. We still remember you and Amy dancing together. Sweet Amy danced through life! Love to you, Monica. xo Julie
Nikki Krawczyk
January 23, 2007
Jeff, Emma, and Julia -
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amy was so full of life and had so much to offer, I know she will live on through each of you. God bless!
TERRY AND ALICIA FEW
January 23, 2007
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE OF YOUR LOSS OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
Wendy (Immel) Myers
January 23, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein family,
I am so, so sad and sorry for your loss...Amy was so beautiful and so full of life and joy and happiness. Amy was my sorority sister at OSU, and I feel so blessed to have known her...She had an amazing gift to make others laugh, all with a sense of style and sassy rebellion. Amy had a way of lighting up a room when she walked in...always with a smile and her laugh. What a gift she was to all of us whether as a friend, sister, daughter, wife, Aunt, niece or Mom... May God comfort you and bring you peace during this sorrowful time and may her joyfulness continue to live on in each of you.
Gina Roberts / Employee of Dr. Dennis McCluskey
January 22, 2007
Dear Monica and The Entire Comunale/Klein Family - I am very saddened by the loss of Amy. She was a beautiful and warm hearted person. Her absence will definitely be felt by many. May her memories bring you peace. God Bless Your Family Today and Always
Marie (Ahern) Church
January 22, 2007
Although I had not seen Amy in many years I will always have fond memories of her from our junior high and high school years. My deepest sympathies to the Klein and Comunale families and to all who loved and cared for Amy.
Patsy Hewes Wilband
January 22, 2007
Jeff, Monica and the Comunale and Klein Families,
Amy's passing is felt here in North Carolina. I have so many memories from our days at Firestone as well as OSU. She was a wonderful person and I am glad she touched my life.
Please know I am thinking of all of you during this difficult time.
BE Mann
January 22, 2007
I am so sorry to hear the news Jeff. Been a long time but I always remember the good times we had back in the day. Hope god brings you comfort soon.
January 22, 2007
Jeff, Emma, and Julia,
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. We are blessed by our friendship with your family through Our Lady of the Elms. Amy's enthusiasm for her family, her faith, her friendships, her jewelry, Our Lady of the Elms, and life in general were contagious. All of those whose lives she touched are truly blessed. She was a beautiful person and a true friend. When the time is right, please let us help in any way we can. Yours in faith,
Leslie Jaroch, Dave, and Rachel Patterson
Deacon Tim DeFrange
January 22, 2007
Jeff, I am so sorry that you lost your sweetheart. There are no words that express how much it must hurt to lose her.
Emma and Julia, I'm so sorry you lost your mom. As a teacher at the Elms I got to spend a few evenings talking with your mom and dad. They were always saying just the right thing to make me feel proud of what I did teaching their girls. Emma and Julia, your mom had a way of smiling at you that made you feel like you were someone amazing and special. We all will miss that loving smile of hers. I am so grateful that so much of her goodness and beauty lives on in you two. You both are so much like her. You made her so proud of you so often. You will make her proud of you all the rest of your lives. Your family has their very own saint in heaven to pray for you.
Frank & Patti Riegler
January 22, 2007
To the Comunale and Klein families, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
John McAleese
January 22, 2007
Mark and Family,
Just to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marylee, Mark and Hannah (Koptis) Urman-Lewis
January 22, 2007
To Amy's family and friends:
May you cherish the precious memories, and Amy's love and laughter. May Jesus wrap His loving and comforting arms around each and everyone of you - may you feel His presence!
Ephesians 3:19
Love,
Cheryl (Simon) Godard
January 22, 2007
Dear Comunale and Klein Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Amy's passing. Her beauty and grace were always so elegant and her sweet smile and kind heart so sincere. She left a mark on everyone she met and her memory will forever be kept in our hearts.
Leah Abay
January 22, 2007
I am Katherine's friend and I can always remember her saying what a wonderful person and how loving and caring she was for her entire family. May God bless this entire family. :)
Lorrie, Mark and Tess Jones
January 22, 2007
Dear
Emma, Julia, Jeff and all in the Comunale and Klein families,
We are so saddened by the passing of Amy. We were just getting to know
her when her life was so changed by illness. I wanted so much to be as
convinced as she was that she would emerge from treatment healthy, with
many more years of life here amongst us. Her passing only reinforces my
belief that the Lord takes His most compassionate, gentle and kind
souls to a greater place that we cannot yet fathom. Bless you all in
your time of grieving.
Mary & Sean Dougherty
January 22, 2007
Our deepest sympathies.
Madeline Ford
January 22, 2007
On behalf of my family and I, we offer our sincerest sympathy. May the love of friends and family comfort you all through this time.
Wendi Lawson-Gissinger
January 22, 2007
Emma & Julia -
We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Your mother was such a kind and gentle soul. It was simply a gift to know her. May you be comforted with wonderful memories. Love and warm wishes,
AJ, Wendi & Suzette Gissinger
Terry and Kathy Meese
January 22, 2007
To the Comunale and Klein Families:
We wanted to express our deepest sympathies to all of you on the loss of your loved one. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Terry and Kathy Meese
Beth Randall-Dodd and James Dodd
January 22, 2007
Our deepest sympathy to the Communale and Klein families. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chuck Heath
January 22, 2007
We want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time. Margaret and Chuck Heath
Beth Amer
January 22, 2007
My best memories of Amy are working and volunteering with her in the Junior League. Her creative,generous and enthusiastic spirit was and continues to be an inspiration. Thinking of Amy brings a smile to my face and a tear to my eyes. She shared her love of life with so many and will live on in our hearts.
My love and support to all her family.
Lori Stan
January 22, 2007
Amy you will be missed.
My condolences to the Comunale and Klein families.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Terri DeRosa
January 22, 2007
Dear Monica, Emma, Julia and family, My deepest sympathy to all of you as I can only imagine how hard this loss is to each of you and our thoughts and prayers are with you as you get through this together. With love, Terri DeRosa and family
Chris Gowland
January 22, 2007
To the Klein and Comunale families, Julia and Emma: I will continue to have only good memories of Amy. She was a true friend for over 30 years. I'm so sorry she was taken from all of you and all of us so soon. Know that you will never be alone in missing her - she touched many lives including mine. - Chris
Rhoda Voth
January 22, 2007
Happy memories with Amy from Junior High School and High school surround many of us. She was so much fun, and always there for a laugh and smile.
May God's eternal and unfailing strength carry you through this
difficult time.
Jeff Stocker
January 22, 2007
My most sincere condolences to the Comunale and Klein Families. Frank, I know how important family is to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Peace be with you...
Jeff and all of your friends at the Cleveland Indians.
MarieAnn Thomas
January 22, 2007
To all the Comunale and Klein Family, All of you are in our prayers at this time of sorrow & loss. With sympathy,
MarieAnn ,Ray & Kathleen Thomas
Terry Laman
January 22, 2007
To the Communale and Klein Families,
On behalf of my family, please accept our most heartfelt and sincere sympathies with Amy's passing.
Know that our prayers and thoughts are with you at this most difficult of times.
Tina (Bittaker) Pierce
January 22, 2007
Although I have not seen Amy for years I was extremely saddened to hear of your family's loss. Amy always made you feel like a part of her family. I enjoyed seeing her at our high school reunions, she always had a smile on her face and a kind word to say. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Judy Bishop
January 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I hope the happy memories keep Amy in your heart.
Lisa Petersen
January 22, 2007
To the entire Comunale family,
Our hearts go out to you. We hope the strength and love of your family and friends give you great comfort.
Teresa Gunnoe and Family
January 22, 2007
Comunale Family
My deepest sympathy. You are all in my prayers and may God bless you through this terrible loss.
Kendall, Grant, and David Packo
January 22, 2007
Emma, Julie, Jeff, Comunale and Klein Families,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you.
Emma and Julie, your Mom was a very special person with incredible energy and spirit, and those attributes and her memory will stay with us forever. She will be a terrific Angel watching over you both.
Karen & Tom Klein
January 22, 2007
Jeff, Emma, and Julia -
We heard of Amy's passing this morning. We are so sorry. Amy was such a vital person; its hard to believe the light has gone out of one so young. We pray for all of you and hope you find inspiration in her life - and comfort.
Lewis and Matthew Seikel
January 22, 2007
Jeff, Julia, Emma, and family:
Our deepest condolences on Amy's passing. May God bless her and may he bring her into his kingdom so she can shine the light on each one of you over the rest of your lives.
January 22, 2007
Amy was such a "Gem", we will miss her greatly and cherish her in our hearts, around our necks, wrists, and on our ears, forever. Our deepest sympathy.
Julie, Larry and Lilly Wojtala
Bonnie Wilborn
January 22, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Klein family. My prayers are with you through your time of sorrow.
Stacey Schaeffer
January 22, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the Comnunale and Klein familes. I have never had the pleasure of meeting Amy but I do have the pleasure of understanding just what she meant to the families and especially to Amanda.
Patty Haller Bock
January 22, 2007
To the Kleins and Comunales,
My deepest sympathy to each one of you. Time will strengthen you and may memories of Amy remain as inspiration to live & serve others as Amy did. As a sister DG at Ohio State & I will never forget Amy's beauty, her drive & her humor. We are all so lucky to have crossed paths with Amy. Love in the Bonds,
January 22, 2007
Dear Comunale Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Our prayers of strength and comfort go out to the entire family.
Vandi & Tim Dies
Jessica McFall
January 22, 2007
Emma and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. God Bless.
Love,
~Jess McFall
Kathy Seikel
January 22, 2007
With my deepest sympanthy.
Lillian Given
January 22, 2007
To the Comunale Klein Family:
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
May the gift of faith and family carry you through this difficult time.
The Credit Department
Tyco Fire & Building Products
Faye Barkdull
January 22, 2007
My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire Comunale & Klein Family, I had the pleasure of meeting Amy through the years as a Comunale employee. My prayers are with you all through your time of sorrow.
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