William O'Malley

William O'Malley, 95, of Avon Lake, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. He was the last surviving sibling of seven and he was born June 5, 1927, to parents, John and Mary (nee Biro) O'Malley in Cleveland. Years after joining the Merchant Marines and later being drafted into the U.S. Army, Bill obtained his GED and took college classes at LCCC for several years. Bill took many art classes, mainly watercolors and he had an extensive collection of art books. He was an avid reader, especially of history, biography and historical fiction. He loved music, from Opera to vintage country western. He was an excellent dancer and enjoyed the waltz, polka and swing dancing. Bill always had a dog and survived all of them but Libby. He and Kathleen camped in 49 states and took an Alaskan cruise in 2015 for the 50th state. They also traveled together to 15 foreign countries. He was a true 'gentleman and a scholar'. He will be sorely missed by his wife, Kathleen and all those that loved him. He is survived by his wife of 60 and a half years, Kathleen (nee McClure); children, Karen Huryn, Kathleen Dzurilla and Will O'Malley (Christine); stepdaughters, Sandra Hill (Ken) and Sharon Smith (Brian); Afghani son, Aman Pakanzhad (Munarih); grandchildren, Jennifer Huryn, Danielle Scarpitti (Louis), Nicole Dzurilla (Ryan), Douglas O'Malley (Hannah), Madeline 'Maddy' O'Malley (fiancé, Austin DeWitt) and Inez 'Nezzie' O'Malley; Afghani grandchildren, Arian, Nadia and Nahid Paknazhad; great-grandchildren, Gabrielle 'Gabi' Huryn, Henley Scarpitti and Luke Timothy O'Malley and scores of nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John 'Jack' O'Malley and George O'Malley; sisters, Margaret Ginley, Anne Etoch, Frances 'Louise' Tyna and Elizabeth Uptegrove. Friends and family may call for a visitation Monday, June 27, 2022, from 3 to 7:30 p.m. with a time of remembrance from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Busch Funeral Home, 32000 Detroit Rd., Avon, 440-937-6175. A buffet dinner will be available. Inurnment to take place at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be forwarded to the Avon Lake Public Library 32649 Electric Blvd., Avon Lake, OH 44012 or to the Friendship APL 8303 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035. www.buschcares.com