Lydia Oakley (nee Ballod), aged 93 years, beloved wife of the late Edward W. Oakley; dearest mother of Thomas Oakley of Cleveland, and Kathleen Fuerst of Cleveland; loving grandmother of Mary Schneider; and great grandmother of Katelynn Schneider, Lindsey Schneider, Malcolm Schneider, and Zachary Schneider She was preceeded in death by her parents, daughter-in-law, Pamela Oakley, two brothers, and two sisters. Contributions suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119. Funeral Services will be 11 AM, TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2009 at BLESSING FUNERAL HOME, 8592 DARROW RD, TWINSBURG, OH. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery in Twinsburg. Family will receive friends at the funeral home MONDAY, APRIL 13, 2009 FROM 4-7 PM. Arrangements are being handled by the CHARLES R. BLESSING FUNERAL HOME.