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Christine Buza Obituary
Christine was born in Cuyahoga Falls and lived in the Akron area all of her life. She was a member of Park United Methodist Church where she was active with the Worship Committee and also the Naomi Circle. She had worked at Pat Catans where she had been a floral arranger.
She was preceded in death by father, Cletus Swords and her brother, Carl Swords. She is survived by mother, Violet Swords of Akron; husband, Frank; daughter, Kimberly (Kenny) Kesler of Akron; sons, Terry of Clinton and Kenny of Akron; granddaughter, Kaitlin Stanick; sisters, Catherine (Ken) Shillingburg of Akron, Phyllis (Randy) Nicholson of Akron; many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral service at Park United Methodist Church on Friday at 11 a.m., with Rev. Linda Somerville officiating. Interment at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Prentice Funeral Home, 1154 Kenmore Blvd., Thursday from 5 to 8 p.m. and from 10 a.m. until time of service on Friday. Family requests donations, if desired, to Park Church Memoruial Fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christine Buza
Linda Adelman
December 20, 2005
My Heart goes out to the Family
of Chris Swords. I am a Classmate
of Chris's from Kenmore Class of
1966 we use to go to all the Dances.
I just saw Chris in Walgreens with
her Daughter and she was thrilled
to be having another Grandchild.
My Deepest Sympathy.
Linda Christoff Adelman
barb schlagenhauser
December 18, 2005
To chris and all her family We will miss Chris so much at "her counter seat at Bob's,and sitting around the camp fire in the back yard, and her craft classes she had for us out here in the country. It truly is a blessing to have such good friends and family at this time. I know because you have all been there for me . God bless you. Love Barb and family
Mary Marr[Hayes]Yauger
December 17, 2005
Family and Friends of Christine, Hearts are broken as yet another angel has taken her throne beside our Lord Jesus Christ, may her family be blessed with memories, of the love she had around her while on earth. We were Classmates 1966 Kenmore High.
Russel R. Bendel
December 17, 2005
My deepest sympathies and prayers I share with the Buza/Swords families and all of Christine's many many friends,so nice, always a smile, and kind words, I will never forget her,or her lovely family, may God bless us all,sincerely, Russ Bendel
Bill&Chrissy Greathouse
December 16, 2005
Terry,Kenny,Kim & Family. So sorry to here of your loss. You are in our prayers.
Bob, Tish, Katie, Nicholas and Noah Carillon
December 16, 2005
Terry, Kenny, Kim & Family,
We're so sorry for your loss. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Melinda Philips
December 16, 2005
To the family of Chris Buza;
Chris made the flowers arrangements for my wedding in October. They were gorgeous and we received so many wonderful compliments! I will always have a special memory of her and her association with my special day. Please accept my deepest sympathy to her family and friends.
John Marchese
December 16, 2005
To Chris Buzas family.
I understand the loss you are feeling. Chris worked with us at Pat Catan's for 11 years and we will all miss her. She was a family member to each of us.
She was careing with much love for
everyone. She will be missed.
Sa Rae Muffet
December 16, 2005
To Chris's Family:
We were very saddened to hear of Chris's death. Due to the weather we were not able to pay our last respects in person, but:
Memories are the special treasures that forever fill our lives with love.
Remembering Chris and the caring acts that she did made her such a special person.
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Sam and George
Dawn Gage
December 15, 2005
Buza/Sword Family thinking and praying foryou during this difficult time. I came to know Chris through Pat Catans. She has taught me everything I know about floral design and will be greatly missed. I last saw and talked to Chris in October just before my open-heart surgery and she wrote her number down on a napkin and said call me. She has been on my mind alot lately and I'm sorry to say I didn't call her. I stopped in to Pat Catan's Monday evening and as I walked by the ribbon counter I asked a clerk if she was working today and her reply was, she died this morning. I was so devastated and upset because I didn't call or stop in sooner to see her. I didn't get the chance to let her know I had made it through my surgery and was doing ok as she requested. Chris was such a caring, helpful, and talented woman who will always be remembered by all. I share the same wedding date as her daughter Kim and I remember taking my veil to her days before my wedding to see if she could help me and she did. I knew she was busy getting ready for her daughters wedding but she still made time to take mine home and fix it. Never complaining, a lady of true compassion. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know her and learn all that I did from the best.
The David Barton family
December 15, 2005
To Chris's family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time. We know that you were her greatest legacy.
Anna Coontz
December 15, 2005
To Kim and all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Chris was such a wonderful lady, she will be missed greatly. Anyonw who was lucky enough to work with her or to know her , realizes how special she was. God bless all of you.
Claudia Slyder
December 15, 2005
Buza/Swords Family: Chris was truly a wonderful, talented, smiling lady. She taught me all I know about making floral arrangements. She always took the time to help me when I had a question. Even one that I thought was silly. So many times I thought, "Chris can help me". I will truly miss seeing her when I go into the store. It just won't be the same without her. May God comfort you in your sorrow. We will see her again someday.
Sue Dolson
December 15, 2005
I was saddened to hear of Chris's death. Chris was a wonderful, caring and creative person. I will truly miss her smile and conversation at Pat Catans.
You are now creating the most beautiful arrangements with the angels. Teach them well!
Kimberly Harrison (Meighen)
December 15, 2005
I met Chris while working at Pat Catan's many years ago, and grew to love her kindness, wit, talent, and just her in general. I was shocked and saddened to hear of her passing. I stopped in Pat Catan's last Christmas, just so happened was her day off, but did ask about her. I can't recall the last time I spoke to her, but now I wish it would have been sooner. We had a lot of fun times together, at work and after. I will miss her, but God must have needed her more right now. To all of the family, especially Kimberly, I give my sympathies, for she was trully a special woman of whom I will always remember. You will be in my prayers. Love, Kimberly Harrison (Meighen)
Shawn Coontz
December 14, 2005
Chris will be greatly missed. I had wonderful times with both her and Kim at Pat Catans. You will be in my prayers.
Nancy Price
December 14, 2005
Dear Violet & Family,
I am heartbroken for you in Chris's passing. What a beautiful lady! May God's Grace and Mercy get you through this difficult time. I so enjoyed your family through my time at Park United Methodist, especially singing in the choir with Cathy, Phyllis and Carl!
My love and prayers are with you!
Rachelle Dain
December 14, 2005
To Chris's Family,
I was so sorry to learn of Chris's passing. It truly took the wind right out of me. I came to know her while shopping at Pat Catan's. She soon became my "bow" maker. She was the best at it, and in all of her work. She even tried to teach me to make my own bows so I didn't have to pay for so many, but I never got the hang of it. I didn't care, because I knew I had Chris to go to. Please know she will be greatly missed. She was a kind, gentle woman. I believe she is receiving her reward in heaven at this moment, and that the Lord made her His "Bow Angel", putting her in charge of making beautiful white bows for all the other angels to wear up in heaven.
Sincerely, Rachelle Dain
Donald Lawson
December 14, 2005
Violet, and Chris`s family,
We were very saddened to learn of Chris`s passing. (Just last week she wished me a happy holliday at Bobs! ) May the Lord comfort you and be with you in a special way at this time. We extend our Deepest Sympathy. The Lawson faimly ,Don, Marybell,and James
Bob and Debbie Knepper
December 14, 2005
For Chris' family,
I am a long time customer of Pat Catan's and came to know Chris well over the years. I consider her to be among my friends. Always a smile on her face and willing to help with any project. I so enjoyed our (sometimes daily) chats. We shared family stories, craft stories, personal stories. I just can't imagine going to Pat Catan's and not seeing her there. My husband also came to know her and thought so much of her. If I needed something I'd tell him "go see Chris, she'll know what I need".And she would. Our prayers go out to you. She will be greatly missed.
Christina Lowman
December 14, 2005
I knew Chris from my sister Monika (who worked with her). She always had a smile to give me when I went into Pat Catans,her flower arrangements will always stick with me,she did them with such beauty! I'm so sorry for your great loss I only wish for you to find peace with this & know shes in a better place.
Kathy Olesky
December 14, 2005
God blessed me in knowing Chris. May His comfort be with all those who cared about her. In Christian love, Kathy Olesky (Digman)
Dawn Street(McNeil)
December 14, 2005
May God bless you and keep you during this time. Our prayres and thoughts are with you.
Toni Bradford
December 14, 2005
To Chris's family. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student in Chris's floral arrangement class a few year's ago but she made me feel more like a friend. It's so ironic because I hadn't seen her since that time and so happen I was at Pat Catan's a few month's ago looking for some cake stencils and she was the one to help me that day! If only I had known I would have talked with her more, but I believe that was God's way of letting me see her one more time and I thank him for that. She was such a wonderful person! I will never forget her. You are all in my prayers! God will comfort you always! Proverbs 3:5,6
Cheryl Cimino
December 14, 2005
We are saddened by the loss of Chris. Her legacy will live on through her floral arrangements which brighten the lives of all who are lucky enough to have one. You are all in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Traci Bukowski
December 14, 2005
My prayers are with all of you and if there is anything I can do please let me know.
Dale & Sally Hunt
December 14, 2005
Swords-Buza family:
Our sympathy to all. May you find the grace of Jesus Christ sufficent today and always. We will continue to lift you up in prayer.
Wendy Brown
December 14, 2005
To the Buza/Swords family, all my prayers go out to you. May Jesus continue to hold you in his arms during this difficult time. Chris was a wonderful women well loved by all.
Terry & Charlotte Hefner
December 14, 2005
Chris will be greatly missed. It's more than we can even rap our minds around at this moment. Our hearts go out to you all, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy (Elavsky) Donahue
December 14, 2005
To The Swords/Buza family - We are so sorry for your loss. Chris and I were classmates at Kenmore High, Class of 1966. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jan Dodson
December 14, 2005
The Crew at Bob's Hamburg would like to extend their deepest sympathies to Chris' family. She was an angel and we will all miss her.
Monika Ziler
December 14, 2005
To the Swords-Buza family--
Chris has touched alot of hearts every where she went., she made her arrangements, for people to enjoy. I will enjoy the arragement I received from her while working with her... I only knew her for 8 years and we shared the same birthdays, she was a great friend... always ready to help her friends. She will be missed by all who knew her, even her family at Pat Catan's. She is not in no more pain.
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