April Ann Kurtzhals-Davidson
April 24, 1955 ~ June 11, 2016
April Ann Kurtzhals-Davidson, age 61 of Thompson, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. She was born on April 24, 1955, in Painesville, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ruth (Lampson) and Rudolph Kurtzhals.
April graduated from Madison Memorial High School Class of 1973. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Urban Management from the University of Cincinnati in 1978. She later earned her degree as an LPN at the Knoedler School of Practical Nurse Education in Jefferson in 1987. She worked for 13 years as a nurse at the Manor Home in Geneva. The men there were a second family to her and were very special to her.
She enjoyed shopping and getting her nails done. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her three grandchildren, family, and friends.
April is survived by her daughter, Leah Marie (Jon) Radabaugh; son, Benjamin Kyle (Valerie) Davidson; grandchildren, Jayden, Maddie, and Kenny; sister, Cynthia Adele Kurtzhals; brothers, Michael James Kurtzhals, Quentin Lloyd (Donna) Kurtzhals; the father of her children, Kenneth Davidson; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and friend, Mary Doerr.
A Celebration of April's Life will be held Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, with Rev. Bruce Hitchcock of the Geneva United Methodist Church officiating. Calling hours will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Manor Home, Funds for Friends, PO Box 110, Geneva, Ohio 44041.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
Deepest thoughts and prayers to all of April's family. I pray you will all feel the arms of Jesus holding you tight at this time, and as the days go on. May you find strength in each other, in Aprils deep love for all of you and each and every memory you hold in your hearts. I am so very sorry for your loss.
My deepest sympathy to all of April's family. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Carmen & I send our deepest condolences. While it's hard to lose someone so quickly, we are sure she is in a better place.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
So very sorry for your loss…April will indeed be missed by many…Her smile and knack for reasoning always held my attention…God embrace her in his loving arms..til we meet again April..xo
Cindy and the boys, my thoughts and prayers are with you all as we mourn April's loss. Rest in Peace, April.
April was such a great and given woman she was part of my second family we all are close at manor home april will be sadly missed my heart goes out to her family
Cindy, my condolences on the passing of your sister. Prayers of peace to your family.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️Leah, Please hold tight to those precious memories for comfort, lean on your friends and family for strength, and always remember “how much you are loved”. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
April, you made your mark on all of us that remain, we will never forget you. You have a great smile and a kind nature. I will miss that smile, but I know that I will see it again. God Speed April.
Ben I'm so sorry for your loss. I recently lost my brother in law and I know he and your mom are no longer suffering. I pray for your family. Your mother was a wonderful woman she'll be greatly missed.
We will miss you sweet friend. You accomplished so many things in your life and your greatest gift was the love you gave to family and friends. Our deepest hugs and sympathy to the family.
Leah, Ben, and Family,
I am SO sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family as you transition through this time of mourning. Your mom touched so many lives. Her involvement with the Ledgemont community was irreplaceable. She truly was a special woman!
It's nice to read so many nice things about my aunt. Thank you all for taking the time to comment on how April made an impact in your life.
I am so very sad to hear this She just came to our going away sale and bought my bird feeder I helped her put it in the car ….and so very