Winifred A. McCormick

Winifred A. (Ballash) McCormick (nee Waterson, 72, of Newbury, Ohio, formerly of Cherokee Village, died Feb. 25, 2006, at Holly Hill Nursing Home in Newbury.

She was born Nov. 18, 1933 in Baltimore, Md.

McCormick was a lifetime member of Nottingham United Methodist Church. She loved singing and was active as a member of the church choir and bell choir.

She was faithful to her Christian beliefs, loved the outdoors and enjoyed walking and sports.

She was a retired medical clerk.

Survivors include her husband, Orby H. "Mac" McCormick; two sons, Clint Ballash (wife Donna) of Wickliffe, Ohio, and Bradford Ballash (wife Barbara) of Florida; one daughter, Bonnie Ballash Mooney of Kentucky; six grandchildren, Katie, Megan, Chad, Derek, Alexandra and Bradford Jr.

She was also survived by two brothers, William Waterson (wife Evelyn) of California; and Rev. Allan Waterson (wife Helen) of California; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Agnes (nee Laurie) and Frederick Waterson; and one brother, Evan Waterson.

The funeral services were held March 4 at Nottingham United Methodist Church in Cleveland with pastor Debbie Gibbons officiating.

Burial followed in Whitehaven Memorial Gardens.

Arrangements were under the direction of DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home, located in Willoughby Hills, Ohio.