Our Obituaries
Joan Mary Chapla
February 12, 1923 - May 19, 2013
Joan Mary Chapla, age 90, of Parma, formerly of Lorain, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013 at her daughters residence under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.
She was born on February 12, 1923 in Lorain, Ohio to Cornelius and Mary (nee Kutting) O'Connor. She was a 1941 graduate of Lorain High School. Joan had the privilege of living all over the world being the wife of a career United States...
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Gino Marini
January 31, 1940 - May 16, 2013
Gino Marini, 73, died Thursday, May 16, 2013. Dear husband of Jackie (nee Rigo); Loving father of Angela (Ken) Tollis, Lisa, Gino, Jenny, and Julie (Matt) Novak; cherished grandfather of Jason, Julie, Anthony Kaszas, Erika Tollis, Vincent Tollis, Christian Novak and Brendan Novak, Briella Marini and Gino Marini. Beloved son of the late Luigi and Antonietta; dear brother of Maria (John) Ragone,...
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Robert J. Smaldino
March 9, 1938 - May 15, 2013
Robert J. Smaldino, age 75, of Avon Lake, formerly of Lorain passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at Ames Family Hospice House surrounded by his family.
Robert was born on March 9, 1938 in Buffalo, NY to Samuel and Dorothy (nee Niedziela) Smaldino. He graduated from Layfette High School in 1955. He enlisted in with the United States Army on October 30, 1955 and was honorably discharged on April...
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Ralph Madison Bound, Sr.
May 27, 1935 - May 13, 2013
Ralph Madison Bound Sr., age 77, a U.S. Marine veteran, of Amherst passed away Monday, May 13, 2013 at his home while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Ralph was born on May 27, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio and was a resident of the greater Cleveland area until 1996 when he moved to Amherst.
He was employed as a maintenance electrician for Ford Motor Company. He began at the...
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Evelyn Starec
August 22, 1926 - May 8, 2013
Evelyn C. Starec, age 86, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.
She was born on August 22, 1926 to the late John and Catherine (nee Milek). A lifelong resident of Lorain, she graduated from Lorain High School.
Evelyn was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Lorain.
She is survived by her brother,...
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John M. Rusnak
December 25, 1946 - May 3, 2013
John M. Rusnak, age 66, a resident of South Amherst since 1988 passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at New Life Hospice Residential Center.
He was born on December 25, 1946 in Elkins, West Virginia to Michael and Doris Josephine (nee Willis) Rusnak. He moved to Lorain County in 1967.
John enlisted with the United States Army on February 17, 1964 and was honorably discharged February 16, 1970.
He...
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Frances J. Deremer
January 13, 1934 - May 2, 2013
Frances J. Deremer (nee Riehl), age 79, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2013, peacefully in the presence of her family.
She was born on January 13, 1934 in Detroit, Michigan to the late William and Nellie (nee Britz). She graduated in 1951 from St. Anthony High School in Michigan and furthered her education at Mercy College of Detroit, graduating with her Bachelor of Science in...
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Agnes R. Johnston
September 1, 1922 - April 30, 2013
Agnes R. Johnston (nee Weitzman), age 90, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at her home.
She was born on September 1, 1922 in Lorain to the late Captain Charles and Cristina (nee Klein) Weitzman. She graduated in 1940 from Lorain High School.
Agnes was an avid bridge player with the Duplicate Bridge Club, traveling all over to play.
For many years, Agnes spent her winters in...
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Maria Luisa (Velez) Sanabria
August 25, 1925 - April 24, 2013
Maria Luisa (Velez) Sanabria, age 87, formerly of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake, where she had resided for the past year.
She was born on August 25, 1925 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Dionesio Gonzalez and Aramita Cuevas Gonzalez.
As a young woman, her passion was being involved in San Jose Catholic Church in Lares, Puerto Rico...
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Terra Jean Hand
September 6, 1972 - April 23, 2013
Terra Jean Hand, age 40, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 6, 1972 in Oberlin, Ohio to Douglas and Janet (nee Urbine) Hand. Terra graduated from Firelands High School in 1992. She was most recently employed by Convenient Food Mart on Kolbe Road, prior to that she worked as a dispatcher for Roto Rooter and at...
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Edward M. Pavlich
September 26, 1935 - April 23, 2013
Edward M. Pavlich, age 77, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2013 at Life Care Center Nursing Home in Elyria.
He was born on September 26, 1935 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Peter and Mary (nee Hunyad) Pavlich Sr. He graduated from Clearview High School in 1953. Upon his graduation he enlisted with the United States Marine Corps. He was the recipient of the Korean Service Medal, the...
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Juanita Stamcoff
October 21, 1927 - March 31, 2013
Juanita Stamcoff (nee McKenzie), age 85, of Elyria Township, passed away with her daughter by her side, on Sunday, March 31, 2013 at Adult Care by Sandy while under the care of New Life Hospice.
She was born on October 21, 1927 in Nashville, TN to the late James and Myrtle McKenzie. She came to the Elyria Township area in 1945. For the last three years, she resided at Hearthstone (currently...
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Frances J. Braun
February 17, 1928 - March 29, 2013
Frances J. Braun (nee Haas), age 85, a lifelong resident of Amherst, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain.
She was born on February 17, 1928 in Amherst, Ohio to the late Elmer and Marcella Haas. She was a graduate of Amherst High School.
Frances spent many years volunteering her time at Murray Ridge Center, where her daughter Nancy works. ...
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Robert Cerlan
December 23, 1928 - March 28, 2013
Robert Cerlan, age 84, of Sheffield Village passed away Thursday, March 28, 2013 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home.
He was born on December 23, 1928 in Elyria, Ohio to John and Elizabeth (nee Molnar) Cerlan. Robert enlisted with The United States Army in January of 1947 in Cleveland, Ohio and served with the 179th. Hospital in Adak, Alaska. He was honorably discharged in June 1948.
Robert made his...
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Shirley Ann Potts
June 1, 1930 - March 27, 2013
Shirley Ann Potts (nee Kelling), age 82 a resident of Amherst Manor for the past 3 years, passed away peacefully March 27, 2013. "Pottsie" as she was well known and loved by all will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
Shirley was born on June 1, 1930 and was a sibling to seven brothers making her the tough cookie she had to be. She lived most of her life in Lorain County. She worked as a team...
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Kathleen R. Curran
April 23, 1945 - March 24, 2013
Kathleen R. Curran (nee Schwerthofer), 67, of Sheffield Lake passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2013 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her family.
She was born on April 23, 1945 in Cleveland, Ohio to Frank and Alberta Schwerthofer. Ms. Curran moved to Sheffield Lake in 1971 where she raised her five children.
Kathleen was currently employed by Westbay...
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Jean M. Eldred
September 8, 1937 - March 17, 2013
Jean Eldred (nee Dohanyos), age 75, of Elyria Township, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at The Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
She was born in Lorain and graduated in 1955 from Lorain High School.
Mrs. Eldred worked for 16 years at the Lorain County Board of Mental Retardation in Elyria.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, John; her daughter, Susan (Tim Church) Eldred...
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Leo S. Bascone
August 8, 1927 - March 11, 2013
Leo S. Bascone, 85 of Lorain, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Born August 8, 1927 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life. Leo graduated from Lorain High School in 1945B. He then studied accounting at Bowling Green State University and was a member of Theta Chi.
Leo served two terms in the US Navy,...
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Alfred W. D'Andrea, Sr.
March 22, 1929 - March 11, 2013
Alfred W. D'Andrea, Sr., age 83, of Lorain, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Born March 22, 1929 in Lorain to the late Joseph and Philomena D'Andrea, he graduated from Lorain High School.
Al worked as an electrician and finished his career with US Steel as a maintenance supervisor. He retired in 1983.
He enjoyed woodworking, the outdoors and being with his...
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Maynard C. Marquis
August 3, 1924 - March 7, 2013
Maynard C. Marquis, 88, of Henrietta Township, passed away Thursday, March 7 at his home, while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Mr. Marquis was born August 3, 1924 in Lorain County. He attended school in a one-room schoolhouse in the West Carlisle district for 7 years. Maynard was a Chronicle-Telegram carrier from 1935 until 1942. In 1936 he was awarded second place in the...
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Bonnie J. Hobson
August 12, 1934 - March 7, 2013
Bonnie J. Hobson, age 78, of Westlake, formerly of Lorain passed away Thursday, March 7, 2013 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Westlake.
She was born on August 12, 1934 in Sharon, PA to Raymond and Mary (nee Hanna) Wilcox. She graduated from Sharon High School in 1952.
Bonnie worked as an Archivist and retired in 1997 from Liggett-Stashower Inc. Advertising Agency. She served as the organist...
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Keith Faria
March 30, 1973 - March 4, 2013
Keith Faria, age 39, of Brunswick, passed away Monday, March 4, 2013. He was born on March 30, 1973 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Kenneth and Carla Faria.
In 1991, upon his high school graduation, Keith enlisted with the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1999. While serving in the Air Force he attended and graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 1998. He...
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Kathleen A. Pullin
September 3, 1950 - March 3, 2013
Kathleen A. Pullin (nee Simulcik), age 62, of Amherst, passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2013 at her home following a lengthy illness.
Born on September 3, 1950 in Esperance, New York she lived most of her life in Lorain County. She attended Holy Trinity School in Lorain and Amherst High School, graduating in 1968.
After spending many years as a homemaker, Kathy began working as a bus driver for...
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William (Bill) Knight
April 13, 1928 - March 3, 2013
William (Bill) Knight peacefully passed on March 3, 2013 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain.
Bill was born April 13, 1928 in Lorain, where he spent his life. After graduating from Lorain High School in 1946, Bill served in the U S Navy Air Corp as an aviation machinist's mate and played on the traveling basketball team.
In 1959, he founded William Knight Building &...
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Karen E. Ientile
July 17, 1954 - March 1, 2013
Karen E. Ientile (nee Heiser), age 58, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on July 17, 1954 in Glendale, Arizona, Karen lived most of her life in Ohio. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1972.
Following a career opportunity, Karen moved to North Carolina, and worked for 6 years as a transportation scheduler for the public school...
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Sherry Banbury
March 23, 1952 - February 26, 2013
Sherry Banbury, age 60 of Elyria, formerly of Lorain passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at Huntington Woods Health & Rehab Center, Westlake after a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 23, 1952 in Lorain, Ohio to Clarence V. and Carrie M. (nee Orwick) Maurer. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1972 and later went on to further her education at Lorain Community College. She graduated...
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Diana Krysik
August 21, 1937 - February 25, 2013
Diana Kay Krysik, age 75, of Wakeman, passed away February 25, 2013 at Hidden River Farm. Diana spent most of her life on the farm and especially enjoyed feeding and taking care of all the birds and animals. An avid reader, she enjoyed reading about England and even made a trip there, visiting many gardens and historic sites. She was also an authority on herb gardening and the history of...
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Sandra "Sandy" Crapo
January 6, 1939 - February 25, 2013
Sandra "Sandy" Crapo (nee Sykuta), age 74, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, February 25, 2013 at her home following a short illness.
Born on January 6, 1939 in Lorain to the late Ramon and Betty (nee Moehle) Sykuta, she graduated from Lorain High School in 1956B.
Sandy worked for the City of Lorain for many years. She worked for the former Lorain city treasurer, Lori A. Maiorana, and more...
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Edward Krieg
April 17, 1927 - February 24, 2013
Edward R. Krieg, age 85, of Amherst passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at New Life Hospice following a brief illness.
He was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 17, 1927 to Edward R. and Estelle (nee Husar) Krieg. Edward enlisted with the United States Army on January 29, 1946 at Camp Kilmer, New Jersey. He served his country during World War II and was honorably discharged on March 4, 1947 at Camp...
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Ann K. Dunn
December 12, 1925 - February 23, 2013
Ann K. Dunn (nee Rowan), age 87, of Vermilion passed away February 23, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
She was born on December 12, 1925 in Lorain, Ohio to John and Barbara (Sabolich) Rozankovic and was a 1943 graduate of Lorain High School. In 1959 she graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education.
Ann spent her career teaching in the Lorain City Schools...
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Edith Farley
March 11, 1919 - February 18, 2013
Edith Farley, age 93, passed away from pneumonia on Monday, February 18, 2013 at Amherst Manor.
She was born on March 11, 1919 in Hinton, West Virginia to Frank and Sonia (nee Young) Lane. She moved from West Virginia to Elyria, Ohio 1n 1966.
Edith was an accomplished seamstress who worked for many clothing companies, Robert Halls, The Stag Shop, Richmond Brothers and Kleins Men's Store are...
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Beatrice F. Pogacnik
June 2, 1925 - February 16, 2013
Beatrice F. Pogacnik, age 87, passed away peacefully at Kingston of Vermilion on Saturday, February, 16, 2013. She was born on June 2, 1925 in Midland, Pennsylvania and lived in Lorain most of her life before moving to Vermilion. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1942 B.
She was employed at Lorain National Tube for several years. Later she worked at Lorain Products for 32 years, holding...
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Cora Bell Brewer
July 9, 1925 - February 16, 2013
Cora Bell Brewer, age 87, loving wife and mother, of Lorain went home to be with the Lord and her loving husband on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at New Life Hospice.
She was born on July 9, 1925 in Manila, Arkansas to Dolph and Rosabell (nee Driskoll) Smith.
Cora was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, sewing and gardening. She was a longtime member of Broadway Assembly Church where she devoted her...
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Charley Williams
July 14, 1933 - February 14, 2013
Charley Williams age 79, of Lorain passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013at his residence under the care of New Life Hospice. He was born on July 14, 1933 to General Nelson and Stella (nee Marcum) Williams in Trosper, Kentucky.
He was a 1952 graduate of Cumberland High School in Kentucky. Charley enlisted with the U.S. Army in 1953 at Fort Mead, Maryland he served his Country during the Korean...
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Anna Mae Ferguson
April 27, 1934 - February 11, 2013
Anna Mae Ferguson (nee Daugherty), 78, of Westlake, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at her residence following a prolonged illness.
She was born April 27, 1934 in Feds Creek, Kentucky to the late George and Creda (nee Lester) Daugherty.
She married Robert E. Potter and moved to Lorain in 1951. Robert passed away in 1969. Anna Mae raised 7 children and 2 step daughters when she married...
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M. Cozette Green McKinney
August 19, 1922 - February 8, 2013
M. Cozette "Rusty" Green McKinney (nee Schmidt), age 90, of Amherst, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2013 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain.
Cozette was born on August 19, 1922 in Watertown, South Dakota to the late Frederick and Sarah Schmidt. She had been a resident of Amherst since 1967.
She was a 1940 graduate of Elyria High School.
Cozette had worked for many years at Smith and Gerhart...
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Phyllis M. Reber
June 15, 1940 - February 6, 2013
Phyllis M. Reber (nee Guba), age 72, of Avon previously of Lorain, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at New Life Hospice surrounded by her husband, son and daughter.
She was born on June 15, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio to Frank and Mary (nee Geres) Guba and was a graduate of Lorain High School. Phyllis was a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the former...
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Rowena "Row" O'Neal
April 21, 1963 - February 5, 2013
Rowena "Row" O'Neal, age 49, of Lorain, passed away February 5, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born on April 21, 1963 in Lorain and resided there her entire life. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1982, and had attended LCCC for 2 years.
Rowena enjoyed playing bingo and going to the movies. She was very family oriented and found much joy in...
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Lillian Danicki
September 4, 1927 - February 4, 2013
LORAIN - Lillian R. Danicki (nee Springowski), 85 of Lorain, passed away Monday, February 4, 2013 at New Life Hospice Residential Center Lorain following a short illness.
Born September 4, 1927 in Lorain, she lived in Lorain her entire life. She was a 1945 graduate of Lorain High School.
Lillian worked as a coordinator in Pupil Services for Lorain City School, retiring in 1988 after 22 years of...
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Ellen Marie Blackburn Smith
July 26, 1938 - January 30, 2013
Ellen Marie Blackburn Smith, born July 26, 1938 to Georgia and Warren Adkins. Ellen went to her heavenly home on January 30, 2013, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Dunham, Kentucky and moved to Ohio in 1953. Later she moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 1982.
Ellen enjoyed being with her family. She was a member of Women of the Moose Chapter 815 since 1988 in Cape Coral, Florida and...
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Theresa H. Warner
January 31, 1929 - January 25, 2013
Theresa Helen Warner (nee Schultz), age 83, of Lorain, passed away January 25, 2013 at Mercy Partners Community Regional Medical Center from a sudden illness.
She was born to the late Valentine and Sophie (nee Turton) Schultz on January 31, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio. Theresa graduated from Lorain High School in 1947 and lived her entire life in Lorain.
Theresa was an avid gardener, of which roses...
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Natalie Hayden
November 15, 1939 - January 24, 2013
Natalie (nee: Burich) Hayden, 73, passed away on January 24, 2013 at New Life Hospice surrounded by family after a courageous battle with diabetes. A lifelong resident of Lorain, she was born on November 15, 1939 to Martin R. and Anna (nee: Gill) Burich.
Married 49 years to husband Robert R., Natalie cherished her family, especially her children Robert M. (Hope) and Alexis A. and her...
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Oscar "Junebug" Woods, Jr.
January 3, 1945 - January 22, 2013
Oscar Woods Jr. "Junebug", age 68, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness.
He was born on January 3, 1945 in Barboursville, West Virginia to the late Oscar and Ruth (nee Baker) Woods Sr. Oscar made his career as a union iron worker for Local 17.
Oscar was a hard worker who enjoyed gardening, hunting and spending time in West...
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Ramona "Monin" Gonzalez
April 15, 1931 - January 22, 2013
Ramona "Monin" Gonzalez (nee Soto), age 81, of Amherst, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on April 15, 1931 in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico, she came to Lorain in 1951 and lived there until moving to Amherst in 1997.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain. Ramona enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking and reading.
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Dr. Francis Andrew Bartek
September 24, 1944 - January 20, 2013
Francis Andrew Bartek, MD, passed away in comfort and peace with his wife at his side on Sunday, January 20, 2013 at New Life Hospice. A dedicated physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology, he served the Lorain Community since 1974.
Dr. Bartek is survived by his wife Mary (nee Zaworski); children, Julia (Jeff) Sullivan, Catherine Woskobnick, Andrew (Teresa Sanchez), Catherine, Dominic, Gabriel,...
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Alma M. Capell
May 30, 1920 - January 19, 2013
Alma M. Capell (nee Diedrich), age 92, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a lengthy illness.
She was born May 30, 1920 in North Ridgeville, to the late Frank and Louise (nee Thome) Diedrich. She graduated from North Ridgeville High School in 1938.
Alma worked various jobs before owning and operating Capell's Mower from 1968 until...
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Frank J. Huszti
February 17, 1949 - January 17, 2013
Frank J. Huszti, 63, of Amherst, entered eternal life on Thursday, January 17, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain following a lengthy illness.
Born Feb. 17, 1949 in Lorain, he lived in Sheffield Village before moving to Amherst in 1990. He was a 1967 graduate of Brookside High School and received an associate's degree in computer programming from Lorain County Community...
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Carl J. Rosso
July 5, 1932 - January 15, 2013
Carl Rosso, age 80, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home.
Carl was born on July 5, 1932 in Lorain, Ohio to Joseph and Lena (nee Temerario) Rosso. He was a graduate of Lorain High School. He enlisted with the United States Navy on May 2, 1951 and served his country for a period during the Korean War. While enlisted he received the National Defense...
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Nancy Sasala
January 28, 1937 - January 14, 2013
Nancy J. Sasala (nee Kostal), age 75, of Vermilion, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 14, 2013 at The Cleveland Clinic.
Born on January 28, 1937 in Cleveland to the late Emil and Mary (nee Durica) Kostal,Nancy lived in the Cleveland area until moving to Vermilion 25 years ago.
She was a member of St. Mary Parish, Vermilion, and had volunteered many hours at the soup kitchen at...
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John Falencki
June 10, 1927 - January 9, 2013
John Falencki, age 85, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake.
Born on June 10, 1927 in Lorain to the late Lucas and Victoria (nee Losiewicz) Falencki, John lived in Lorain until he went to reside at St. Mary of the Woods, Avon, in February, 2010.
John served in the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal...
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Marilyn L. Dietrich
February 12, 1933 - January 8, 2013
Marilyn L. Dietrich (nee Smith), age 79, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at New Life Hospice Residential Center after a brief illness.
She was born on February 12, 1933 in Lorain, Ohio to Louis and Mary (nee Shivak) Smith. She was a 1950 graduate of Lorain High School.
Marilyn enjoyed reading, knitting, playing cards, bingo and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
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Mary Louise Miller
November 22, 1918 - January 1, 2013
Mary Louise Miller (nee Kramer), age 94, a resident of Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2013.
She was born on November 22, 1918 in Cleveland to the late Charles and Marie Kramer. Mary Lou lived most of her life in Michigan. Following the death of her husband in 2002, she moved to Royersford, PA and resided there until coming to Ohio two years ago to be...
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Edward Nicholas Imbrogno
December 6, 1922 - December 21, 2012
Edward Nicholas Imbrogno, passed away at age 90 on Friday December 21, 2012.
He was born December 6, 1922 (St. Nicholas Day) in Calabria, Italy and emigrated at age six with his family. He made Lorain, Ohio his lifelong home. At a young age, he worked as a caddy and groundskeeper at the original Lorain Country Club where he learned a work ethic that led to success. After graduating from...
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Thelma G. Vanover
December 3, 1937 - December 21, 2012
Thelma G. Vanover, age 75, of Lorain passed away Friday, December 21, 2012 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 3, 1937 in Haysi, Virginia to Virgil and Allafair (nee Stanford) Turner. She graduated from Haysi High School in 1955.
Thelma loved going to casinos, playing bingo and sitting on her front porch with friends. She was a loving mother and...
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Sandra Jamison
September 21, 1945 - December 18, 2012
Sandra Jamison (nee Costin), age 67, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center after a long and brave battle fighting cancer.
She was born on September 21, 1945 in Philadelphia, PA to Louis and Shirley (nee Kimball) Costin. She graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1963. In 1976 she decided to pursue a career in cosmetology and enrolled...
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Leona F. Reynolds
April 28, 1941 - December 18, 2012
Leona F. Reynolds, age 71, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Born on April 28, 1941 in West Virginia to the late William and Lassie (nee Moore) Watson, Leona lived most of her adult life in Lorain.
For many years she worked at Lorain Printing and then later worked as a processor at Clovervale Foods for a number of years.
She was a long...
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Renna D. Stull, Jr.
February 24, 1925 - December 15, 2012
Renna D. Stull, Jr., age 87, most recently a resident of Elms Retirement Village in Wellington, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Born on February 24, 1925 in New Haven, Ohio to the late Renna and Ethel Stull, Renna lived most of his life in Willard, Ohio graduating from Willard High School.
He attended and earned his Bachelor's, Master's,...
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Mary E. Wakelee
April 23, 1925 - December 15, 2012
Mary E. Wakelee, age 87, of Lorain passed away Saturday, December 15, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center.
She was born on April 23, 1925 in Campbell County, Tennessee. She moved to Lorain five years ago from Cleveland, Ohio. She enjoyed quilting and was working on a quilt for Christmas.
Mary is survived by her son, Ronnie (Wilma) Chambers, of Lorain; daughter, Barbara (Doug) Brasington...
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Gerald "Jerry" Gaydosh
November 18, 1974 - December 4, 2012
Gerald "Jerry" Gaydosh, age 38, of Amherst, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012.
Jerry was born on November 18, 1974 in Lorain. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1992. He had attended LCCC.
For the past 17 years, Jerry worked on the line at Ford Motor Company. Working first at the Lorain Plant and then after its closing, he continued working for Ford at the Avon Plant.
He...
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Gregory A. Ganobcik
November 17, 1929 - December 4, 2012
Gregory A. Ganobcik, age 83, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Kingston of Vermilion. He was born on November 17, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio to Emil and Agnes (nee Banacke) Ganobsek.
Greg enlisted with the United States Air Force on October 16, 1951 and was Honorably Discharged on July 28, 1955.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church and a former member of Holy Trinity Parish,...
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Jacob Shroyer
April 8, 1981 - December 2, 2012
Jacob Neal Shroyer, age 31, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 2, 2012.
Born on April 8, 1981 in Elyria, he resided most of his life in Grafton. He attended Midview High School.
Jake was a car enthusiast from driving to fixing them. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting.
He attended Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in Grafton.
He is...
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Kathleen B. Robison
December 5, 1947 - December 1, 2012
Kathleen B. Robison, age 64, of Amherst passed away Saturday, December 1, 2012 at her home.
She was born on December 5, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio to Wilbert and Marcella (nee Ackerman) Buckley. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1966. Upon graduation she went on to further her education, graduation from cosmetology school. On October 10, 1966 she married her sweetheart, Mark Robison. After...
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Roy H. "Sonny" Canterbury
July 25, 1944 - November 28, 2012
Roy H. Canterbury "Sonny", age 68, of Lorain passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Roy was born on July 25, 1944 in Corton, West Virginia to Lloyd and Parma (nee Parker) Canterbury.
He attended Brookside High School. Roy began working for the Nordson Corporation in 1968 as a material handler, retiring in 2006 after 38 years of service....
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George M. Vrabel, Sr.
July 24, 1928 - November 25, 2012
George M. Vrabel, Sr., age 84, of Vermilion and formerly of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain, following a brief illness.
Born on July 24, 1928 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania to the late John and Anna (nee Kotailk) Vrabel, he attended high school and college in Pennsylvania. When he first came to Ohio, he resided in Sandusky for a few years...
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Gonzalo Cuevas
March 11, 1933 - November 14, 2012
Gonzalo Cuevas, age 79, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at his home after a lengthy illness.
Gonzalo was born on March 11, 1933 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico to Regino Cuevas and Concepcion Torres. He came to Lorain, Ohio at the age of seventeen.
Mr. Cuevas made his career as a welder for the American Ship Building Company in Lorain. He worked there until it closed after many...
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Daniel H. Welko
June 10, 1927 - November 13, 2012
Daniel H. Welko, age 85, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain following a brief illness.
Born on June 10, 1927 in Baxter, West Virginia, Daniel graduated from Rivesville High School in 1945. For two years, he attended Fairmont State in West Virginia.
He served in the US Navy Air Corp. Daniel was most proud of piloting his F4U cosair on an...
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Michael "Mickey" Ward
March 10, 1943 - November 10, 2012
Michael "Mickey" Ward, age 69, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, November 10, 2012 at The Cleveland Clinic following a recent heart surgery.
Born on March 10, 1943 in Lorain, Mickey lived his entire life there. He graduated from St. Mary's High School, Lorain, in 1961.
He worked at US Steel as a boilermaker, retiring from there with 30 years of service.
He enjoyed traveling with his wife,...
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Robert P. Trimble
July 7, 1983 - November 7, 2012
Robert P. Trimble, age 29, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2012. Robert was born July 7, 1983 in Lorain, Ohio to Robert and Susan (nee Dalzell) Trimble.
Robert was a 2002 graduate of Admiral King High School. He was employed for the past four years by Voith Industrial Services Inc. at the Avon Ford Plant working in industrial clean-up.
He was an active member of the Lorain Lions...
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Lucille Clark
February 3, 1931 - November 2, 2012
Lucille Clark, (nee Simpson ) age 81, of Lorain, passed away following a lengthy illness on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Arden Courts in Westlake while under the care of Hospice.
She was born on February 3, 1931 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Henry and Delia Simpson.
Lucille enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Barbara (Greg) Bacher, of...
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Greta Uldrich
November 14, 1933 - October 31, 2012
Greta J. Uldrich, (nee Johnson) age 78, of Amherst, passed away following a lengthy illness on Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, surrounded by her family.
She was born on November 14, 1933 in Flatwoods, West Virginia to the late Dana and Edith Johnson. She graduated in 1952 from Sutton High School in Sutton, West Virginia.
Greta enjoyed doing and was very...
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Jacqueline "Jackie" Sue Penwell
January 25, 1964 - October 26, 2012
Jacqueline (Jackie) Sue Penwell, of Thousand Oaks, California passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 in Los Robles Hospital after a long fought battle with Crohn's Disease.
Born in Amherst, Ohio on January 25, 1964 to Charles L. Penwell and Jeannette M. Cherney, Jackie was always an admirer of nature and found joy in spending quality time with family. A woman of generosity, Jackie always believed...
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Antonio Lugo Valentin
April 14, 1924 - October 23, 2012
Antonio Lugo Valentin passed away peacefully October 23rd, 2012 after a brief illness. Devoted husband of Gladys Lugo, loving father of Myrta Mislinski, Wyllie Maslan (Neal) and Antonio Lugo , and beloved grandfather of David Blair, Keith Mislinkski, and Ashley Sprankle, Pamela, Tony and John Lugo and six great grandchildren; dear brother of Norberto Valentin. Favorite and adoring uncle,...
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Phyllis Ann Ferancy
April 30, 1942 - October 22, 2012
Phyllis Ann Ferancy (nee: Farkas), 70, passed away on October 22, 2012 at Ebeid Hospice in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on April 30, 1942 to Steve and Julia Farkas, and graduated from Lorain High School with the Class of 1960A. She was a member of the National Honor Society and enjoyed participating in A Cappella Choir (under the legendary Howard Hansen). She married in 1962 and...
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Robert George Tomer
August 30, 1946 - October 21, 2012
Robert George Tomer, age 66, a resident of Lorain, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 21, 2012 while vacationing with his family in Southern Ohio. He was born on August 30, 1946 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Roscoe Tomer and Helen Tomer (nee Novak).
He was raised in Flushing, Ohio and a graduate of Flushing High School in 1964. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in...
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Virginia "Jenny" Smith
September 29, 1946 - October 18, 2012
Virginia "Jenny" Smith (nee Spurlock), age 66, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2012 at her home while under the care of hospice.
She was born on September 29, 1946 in Logan County, West Virginia to the late George and Bonnie Rose Spurlock.
Jenny was one of Jehovah's Witnesses at the Kingdom Hall on Telegraph Road.
During her travels, Jenny loved to collect anything from shells...
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Ruth Gertrude Howser
February 26, 1937 - October 17, 2012
Ruth Gertrude Howser of Elyria Township passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic after a brief illness following surgery at the age of 75. Ruth was born in Lorain on February 26, 1937. She moved with her husband to Elyria Township in 1962.
Ruth was a bright light in our world and to her family. She deeply loved spending her time with her husband, children and grandchildren...
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John Bucher
August 31, 1941 - October 14, 2012
John Bucher III, 71 of Lorain, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain, following a short illness.
Born Aug. 31, 1941 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life. He was a 1959 graduate of Lorain High School.
John served in the US Army for 6 years during the Vietnam War with Company B of the 1st Airborne Battle Group, 327 Infantry, Third US Army. He...
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Marilyn L. Counts
September 14, 1934 - October 13, 2012
Marilyn L. Counts (nee Vanek), age 78, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, October 13, 2012 at Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, following a lengthy illness.
Born on September 14, 1934 in Cleveland, Marilyn was a "Jack of All Trades", working hard as a school bus driver, waitress and homemaker.
Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, sewing, cooking, shopping and the outdoors. ...
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Stephen George "Pista" Harasty, Jr.
November 8, 1942 - October 12, 2012
Stephen George Harasty Jr. (Pista), age 69, a lifelong resident of Lorain, lost his hard fought battle to cancer on Friday, October 12, 2012 surrounded by his loving and devoted family.
He was born on November 8, 1942 in Lorain, Ohio to Stephen George Harasty Sr. and Elizabeth Harasty (nee Tokar). He graduated from Lorain High School Class of 1960 B and attended Bowling Green State University,...
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Elnor F. Collier
September 18, 1935 - October 6, 2012
Elenor F. Collier (nee Bowling), age 77, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 6, 2012 at her home while under the care of New Life Hospice and her daughter, Vickie.
She was born September 18, 1935 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Mont and Margie (nee Collins) Bowling and has resided in Lorain for the past 48 years.
Eleanor was a member of Christian Life Church and...
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Kathleen "Kay" Brunetto
July 19, 1927 - October 4, 2012
Kathleen (Dowse) Brunetto, 85, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2012 at Mercy New Life Hospice from a 2 ½ year battle with lung cancer.
Kathleen (Kay) was born, July 10, 1927, and raised in Bishops Waltham, England. She met her husband, Jack Brunetto, on a blind date set up by her friend during World War II. She arrived in the United States on St. Patrick's Day 1945....
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Reita Basterfield
December 13, 1920 - September 29, 2012
Reita Mary O'Neil Basterfield, age 91, of Elyria passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria after a short illness.
She was born on December 13, 1920 in Sheffield, Ohio to Robert and Bertha (nee Mischler) O'Neil. She was a graduate of Brookside High School. Reita earned her Master's Degree in Education and Social Work.
Reita had an amazing career. She worked as "Rosie...
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Katherine Thompson
January 1, 1917 - September 27, 2012
Katherine Elizabeth Thompson 1/1/1917 – 9/27/2012
Where to begin the obituary of Lorain's "life of the party"? Katie died peacefully on Thursday, September 27th surrounded by her three daughters at Stop 7 in Sheffield Township, her home for more than 64 years. She was preceded in death by husbands Bob (Poopsie) Thompson, Harry (Cooner) Strickler, and William Konnerth, sister Elsie Gray,...
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Edward J. Dufreen
March 31, 1942 - September 24, 2012
Edward J. Dufreen, age 70, of Amherst, passed away Monday, September 24, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Edward was a truck driver for E & L Transport for 17 years. Upon his retirement from E & L transport he became self employed as a truck driver, retiring in 2002.
He enjoyed NASCAR and Sprint Car racing.
Edward is survived by his wife of 31 years, Pamela (nee Ardner); daughters,...
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Lisa Norton
February 21, 1961 - September 16, 2012
Lisa Norton (nee Zimmerman), age 51, of Radcliff, Kentucky and formerly of Lorain, Ohio passed away unexpectedly September 16, 2012 in Lorain. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio in 1961 to Don and Jonnie Zimmerman. Ms. Norton attended Lorain High School and eventually earned a degree as a Registered Nurse, specializing in oncology.
She practiced nursing in both Ohio and California. In her spare time...
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Lorin Knieriemen
August 31, 1922 - September 16, 2012
Lorin G. Knieriemen, age 90, of Amherst, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012 at New Life Residential Hospice Center in Lorain.
He was born on August 31, 1922 in Bucyrus, Ohio to Alvin Knieriemen and Elizabeth (nee Tobin) Knieriemen Brown. Lorin graduated from Sycamore High School in 1940. In 1942 he enlisted in the United States Army Air Corp. He served his country as a First Lieutenant...
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Andrew Georgas
January 31, 1961 - September 13, 2012
Andrew Georgas, age 51, of Lorain, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, September 13, 2012 at The Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness.
Andrew was born January 31, 1961 in Lorain, Ohio to George and Koula (nee Kiousis) Georgas. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1979. He attended The University of Akron and Lorain County Community College. He was an...
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James McCann
November 7, 1943 - September 13, 2012
James E. McCann, 68, of Amherst, died Thursday, September 13, 2012 at his residence following a short illness.
Born November 7, 1943 in Amherst, he was a lifelong resident of the city. He graduated from Amherst High School in 1961 and served in the US Navy assigned to the Blue Angels.
James served 34 years with the Amherst Police Department, retiring in 2002 as a detective.
He was a member of...
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Eino Kooba
August 23, 1925 - September 10, 2012
Dr. Eino Kooba, age 87, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly Monday, September 10, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Eino was born on August 23, 1925 in Tallinn, Estonia to the late Jaan and Mathilde Kooba. At the age of 19 he was forced to leave his country and move to Germany when the communist took over Estonia. In 1949 he came to the United States from Germany to work and save money to...
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John Film
December 6, 1963 - September 8, 2012
John Fitzgerald Film, age, 48, of Vermilion passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 8, 2012. He was born on December 6, 1963 to Edgar and Therese Film in Canton, Ohio.
He was a 1982 graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School. He was employed by 540 IBEW (International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers) for over 25 years. He was recently employed as an electrician by US Steel, Lorain.
...
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Elmer G. Edwards
June 18, 1931 - September 4, 2012
Elmer G. Edwards, age 81, of Amherst, born on June 18, 1931 in Dickerson County, Virginia passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic.
Elmer was a decorated U.S. Army Korean War veteran. He retired from US Steel as a shipping coordinator after 30 years of service. Elmer was also a bus driver for the Amherst Schools for 18 years. His passion was the work he did as an Old...
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Edward Stempowski
January 2, 1924 - September 4, 2012
Edward Adam Stempowski, age 88, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at Oak Hills Nursing Center in Lorain where he has resided the past 5 years.
Edward was born January 2, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio to Anthony and Rose Stempowski. He attended Catholic Grade School at Nativity BVM Church in Lorain, where he was an altar boy. He graduated from Lorain High School where he...
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Amanda Horinek
May 13, 1928 - September 2, 2012
Amanda E. Horinek (nee Whitaker), age 84, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home.
Born May 13, 1928 in Lorain to the late Charles and Harriet (nee Ferner) Whitaker, she lived in Lorain her entire life.
Amanda enjoyed playing pinochle, and doing jigsaw puzzles and word searches.
She is survived by her sons, Anthony Michael (Pamela) Horinek, of...
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Hazel Yacobozzi
August 25, 2012
Hazel A. Yacobozzi (nee Deidrick) passed away peacefully at her home the evening of August 25 with her her husband, Enio of 65 years at her side. An honor graduate of Amherst High School's class of 1939, Hazel was also a member of the National Honor Society and the former Knights of St. John Ladies Auxiliary Drill Team #46. She and Enio entered into the sacrament of Holy Matrimony on August 2,...
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Edward Reber
May 31, 1926 - August 22, 2012
Edward J. Reber, age 86, a lifelong resident of Lorain passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
He was born on May 31, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio to John and Anna (nee Smetana) Reber. He was a 1944 graduate of Lorain High School. Upon graduation from Lorain High he enlisted in the U.S. Navy on October 7, 1944 and was Honorably Discharged on June 20, 1946. Ed continued...
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John George Matesic
May 8, 1921 - August 19, 2012
John George Matesic, age 91, of Elyria passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012 at St. John Westshore Medical Center.
He was born on May 8, 1921 in Lorain, Ohio to Stephen and Luba Matesic. He was a graduate of Lorain High School. John was employed at US Steel for 41 years loading pipe in the Warehouse Shipping Department.
John was inducted in the U.S. Army on November 7, 1942 serving his country...
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Robert Shaffstall
June 11, 1933 - August 13, 2012
Robert Arthur Shaffstall, age 79, went to be with his Lord on Monday, August 13, 2012 at the New Life Hospice of St. Joseph Residential Center.
He was born in Elyria, Ohio in 1933 to Arthur J. Shaffstall and Ann Prochazka.
Robert leaves behind his five children – Daphne, Kimberly, John, Rebecca and Paul; his brother, William, his second wife, Autumn Day Tufts, and various cousins, nieces and...
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Dana Emery
April 29, 1962 - August 11, 2012
Dana M. Emery (nee Arthur) age 50, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 11, 2012 at her home.
Born April 29, 1962 in Bay Village to the late Darwin and Martha (nee Boutin) Arthur, she lived in Lorain County most of her life. Dana graduated from Avon High School.
For the past 5 years, she worked as a documentation specialist at First American Financial Corporation in...
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Helen Kozopas
October 13, 1926 - August 2, 2012
Helen Kozopas, age 85, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 2, 2012 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home.
Born October 13, 1926 in Lorain to the late Steve (Stefan) and Susie (Zuzana) Bodnar Gargus, she lived in Lorain her entire life. Helen graduated from Lorain High School in 1945.
For many years, she worked as a cook at Gargus Hall. She also was a fish fry waitress on Fridays...
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Michael A. Zgayb
January 15, 1926 - August 1, 2012
Michael A. Zgayb, age 86, a resident of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012 surrounded by family at New Life Hospice Center in Lorain.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater.
He was chief Bailiff of the Lorain Municipal Court and active in Lorain County politics. He retired as manager of George Canalos Company.
Michael...
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