Our Obituaries
Jorge Muniz
September 30, 1954 - February 21, 2012
Jorge Muniz, Jr., age 57, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center.
Born September 30, 1954 in Lorain, he resided here his entire life. He graduated from Admiral King High School in 1973.
Jorge served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He received the Rifle Marksman Badge, Good Conduct Medal and Meritorious Mast.
For 29 years, he worked at US Steel as...
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Wm. Ronnie Abel
October 12, 1962 - February 19, 2012
Wm. Ronnie Abel, age 49, of Vermilion, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at his residence after a lengthy illness.
He was born on October 12, 1962 in Cambridge, Ohio to the late William Abel and Linda (nee Callihan) Abel Messaros. He was a 1981 graduate of Vermilion High School. He has been a resident of Vermilion for the past 30 years.
Ronnie was employed by Ford Motor Company as a paint...
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Billie Key
March 2, 1939 - February 18, 2012
Billie Annette Brown Key, age 72, of Oberlin, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Billie was born March 2, 1939 in Briceville, Tennessee to the late William and Helen (nee Jefferies) Brown. She married Bill Key on September 4, 1954 and shortly after moved to Mantua, Ohio where they raised their family.
Billie worked as an inspector at Joy...
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Shirley Hoover
May 14, 1929 - February 18, 2012
Shirley A. Hoover (nee Hamel), age 82, of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center following a short illness.
Born May 14, 1929 in Amherst to the late Floyd and Bessie (nee Shellhouse) Hamel, she resided there her entire life. Shirley graduated from Amherst High School in 1947.
She worked as a sales clerk at Park Avenue Fashion Shop in...
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Joseph Zvosecz
April 25, 1928 - February 14, 2012
Joseph V. Zvosecz, Sr., age 83, of Lorain, passed away following a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born April 25, 1928 in Lorain to the late John and Katie (nee Horvath) Zvosecz, he resided here his entire life. Joseph graduated from Lorain High School.
He served in the U.S. Navy and received the World War II...
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Margaret Irene Kordeleski
December 21, 1930 - February 10, 2012
Margaret Irene Kordeleski (nee Fundak), age 81, of Amherst, Ohio passed away Friday, February 10, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center.
Margaret was born in Lorain, Ohio on December 21, 1930 to Luke and Katherine (nee Tilosonec) Fundak and attended Lorain High School.
She worked at Baizley Meat Market in Lorain prior to getting married to John and shortly after their marriage was a full...
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Edwin Cornwell
July 2, 1946 - February 1, 2012
Edwin A. Cornwell, age 65, of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his home while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born on July 2, 1946 in Oberlin, he graduated from Oberlin High School.
Ed served in the US Navy. He was an active member as Historian of the Amherst American Legion Post 118, which awarded him Legionnaire of the Year in 2008. He was also a member of S.A.L....
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Fannie K. Charles
September 29, 1916 - January 31, 2012
Fannie K. Charles passed away peacefully at her apartment in Newport Beach, California on January 31, 2012. Her parents, Sergei and Yedocky Krupski, immigrated to the United States in 1912 because of growing unrest in Russsia. She was born in Monessen, Pennsylvania on September 29, 1916. Her mother wanted to name her Theodocia, but a bureaucrat put Fannie on her birth certificate.
Fannie was a...
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Julio Vazquez
July 1, 1959 - January 30, 2012
Julio C. Vazquez, age 52, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 at New Life Hospice Residential Center following a 2 ½ year illness.
Born on July 1, 1959 in Sabana Grande, Puerto Rico, Julio graduated from Blanca Malaret High School in 1978. He furthered his studies in Puerto Rico at Interamerican University and earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in 1989.
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Gerardo Corcino
December 25, 1924 - January 27, 2012
Gerardo Corcino, age 87, of Lorain, passed away Friday, January 27, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain after a lengthy illness.
Born on December 25, 1924 in Luguillo, Puerto Rico he came to Lorain in 1947 to work at U.S. Steel as one of the pioneers from Puerto Rico hired to work at the steel plant.
Gerardo was employed as an operator for U.S. Steel, retiring after 35 1/2 years of...
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Wanda L. Smith
July 23, 1927 - January 25, 2012
Wanda L. Smith (nee Lyons), age 84, of Vermilion, passed away, Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain after a brief illness.
She was born on July 23, 1927 in Birds Run, Ohio to Jesse and Lula (nee Sarchet) Lyons. Wanda moved to Lorain in 1945 and resided in Lorain until moving to Vermilion in 1994. She was a graduate of Massillon High School, home of the "Tigers".
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Conrad J. Bohl
December 7, 1946 - January 23, 2012
CMSGT Conrad J. Bohl, ret., age 65, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, January 23, 2012 at his home following a lingering illness.
He was born on December 7, 1946 in Ashland, Ohio to the late Harry and Lorraine (nee Stohler) Bohl. He graduated from Vermilion High School in 1964. He was also a graduate from the Senior NCO Academy in Birmingham, Alabama.
Conrad served 27 years in the US Air...
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Norbert Henry Shinsky
March 1, 1926 - January 22, 2012
Norbert Henry Shinsky, age 85, of Amherst passed away peacefully, Sunday, January 22, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on March 1, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio to Alexander and Emma (nee Smarsh) Shinsky.
Norbert was a veteran of WW II, serving his country with the United States Navy.
In 1954, he started his own homebuilding and remodeling business, Shinsky Builders,...
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James "Jim" Rahl
July 3, 1949 - January 21, 2012
James "Jim" Rahl, age 62, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at his residence.
Born on July 3, 1949 in Lorain, Jim graduated from Admiral King High School in 1967.
Like many young men in the mid-1960's, Jim was drafted into the US Army where he proudly served as an infantryman during the Vietnam War. Among the many citations and medals awarded to him were the National...
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Alvaretta C. Hering
December 18, 1925 - January 15, 2012
Alvaretta C. Hering (nee Sage), age 86, lost her 4 year battle with cancer on Sunday, January 15, 2012. She was under the care of New Life Hospice and passed away at home with her three daughters at her side (Lynette, Jeanette, and Kimberly).
Born on December 18, 1925, she was the beloved daughter if the late Edward and Lavina (nee Savage) Sage. She lived in Lorain her entire life and...
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Michael David Echko
December 11, 1964 - January 13, 2012
Michael David Echko, age 47, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012, at his home in Lakewood.
He was born on December 11, 1964 in Lorain, Ohio.
Mr. Echko proudly served in the United States Navy stationed in San Diego, California in the 1980's. He was a seaman of the USS Bagley and was deployed throughout the Western Pacific.
Michael was employed at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA...
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Charles Raymond Settle
December 20, 1948 - January 12, 2012
Charles Raymond Settle, 63, of Sheffield Lake, died Thursday, January 12, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.
Born Dec. 20, 1948 in Cedar Grove, W.Va. to Fred D. and Ruth (nee Carter) Settle, he lived in Vermilion and Lorain before moving to Sheffield Lake in 1978.
Charles graduated top of his class from Vermilion High School in 1966 where he was a member of quiz bee...
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Bruce Allen Lyle
September 28, 1952 - January 11, 2012
Bruce Allen Lyle, born September 28, 1952, in Oberlin, Ohio, died on January 11, 2012.
A 1971 graduate of Marion L. Steel High School, he served 7 years in the US Navy as a nuclear electrician on the USS Stinson out of Charleston, SC. He graduated in 1983 from Bowling Green State University with a degree in computer science.
He had lived in Boston, MA, and Pittsburgh, PA, before settling...
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John "Jack" McDermott
February 21, 1943 - January 2, 2012
John Edmund McDermott "Jack", age 68, of Lorain, passed away suddenly, Monday, January 2, 2012 at his home.
He was born on February 21, 1943 in Amherst, Ohio to Joseph and Margaret (nee Mackin) McDermott. He graduated from Lorain St. Mary Catholic High School in 1961 and The Ohio State University in 1964, majoring in Business.
Jack made his career as a Sports Writer, beginning with the Lorain...
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Diane R Anderson
January 4, 1965 - December 29, 2011
Diane R. Anderson, age 46, a lifelong resident of Lorain passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at her home after battling cancer.
She was born on January 4, 1965 in Lorain, Ohio and was a 1984 graduate of Admiral King High School.
Diane was employed by Lake Pointe Health Center in Lorain for the past 9 years working in both Health Aide and Housekeeping. She was a member of the Church of St....
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Marie Wilson
February 14, 1908 - December 25, 2011
Marie K. Wilson (nee Krupski), age 103, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Elmcroft Senior Living Center while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born on February 14, 1908 in Hizzi, Russia to the late Sergei and Yedockey Krupski, she came to America in 1916. She lived in Monessen, Pennsylvania before coming to Lorain in 1919.
She worked at Singer Sewing Machine Company...
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John Wesley Goodell
April 29, 1927 - December 25, 2011
John Wesley Goodell, age 84, of Amherst, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph.
He was born on April 29, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Lewis Gates and Glen (nee Reese) Goodell and was a graduate of Lorain High School. In 1944, while still in high school he enlisted in the United States Navy and served his Country during World War II as a Fireman. He...
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Marta Lopez
October 26, 1945 - December 24, 2011
Marta Lopez (nee Nieves), age 66, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland, following an unexpected and short illness.
Born on October 26, 1945 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico she came to Lorain in 1952. She attended Lorain High School and later went on to study cosmetology.
Most recently, Marta worked at and owned at The Boulevard Salon from...
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Maria Colon
June 16, 1922 - December 21, 2011
Maria E. Colon (nee Cruz), age 89, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at her home while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born on June 16, 1922 in Coamo, Puerto Rico she came to Lorain in 1951 and has resided here since.
She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel and the Legion of Mary. She enjoyed knitting and doing needle point.
Maria is survived by her 5 sons, Jose ...
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Judith Lenore Pelter
October 29, 1936 - December 20, 2011
Judith Lenore Pelter (nee Wiegand), age 75, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center, Lorain.
She was born on October 29, 1936 in Lorain, Ohio to Aldwin and Marguerite (nee Leckey) Wiegand and was a 1954 graduate of Lorain High School and the Oberlin School of Commerce.
Judith made her career as a secretary working at US Steel and St. John...
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James K. Sanner
April 16, 1942 - December 19, 2011
James K. Sanner, age 69, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2011, at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a short illness.
Born April 16, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lorain with his family at the age of 12. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1960.
He worked as a millwright at Lorain Ford Assembly Plant. He was a member of UAW Local 425. He...
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Ernest Clifford Thompson
October 8, 1923 - December 15, 2011
Ernest Clifford Thompson, age 88, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Baltimore Washington Medical Center in Baltimore Maryland. He was born on October 8, 1923 in Garret, Pennsylvania to Oliver and Mary Thompson.
Ernest served his country with distinction in the US Navy, enlisting in 1942 and Honorably Discharged in 1945. Ernest's tour of duty took him through South America, back and...
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Stella Burich
January 22, 1923 - December 12, 2011
Stella Burich (nee Orbovich), age 88, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2011 at Lake Pointe Health Center while under the care of New Life Hospice.
She was born on January 21, 1923 in Glencoe, Ohio to Samuel and Dorothy (nee Trbovich) Orbovich and was a 1941 graduate of Wintersville High School in Wintersville, Ohio.
Stella was a Bridal Consultant in the Lorain area for over 40...
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Elaine Bruce Harlan
August 13, 1923 - December 2, 2011
Elaine Bruce Harlan, age 88, of Amherst, Ohio died peacefully on Friday, December 2, 2011, after celebrating a wonderful Thanksgiving Day visiting with her family.
Elaine was born August 13, 1923. As a youngster she enjoyed bicycle riding and had perfect attendance throughout her 12 years of schooling, a graduate of the Class of 1941. She was co-founder and President of a high school girl's...
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Torrey Kelley
January 5, 1960 - December 1, 2011
Torrey Kelley (nee Forrest), age 51, of Lorain, Ohio passed away Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Hospice Care Center at the Renaissance, in Olmsted Township after a 5 month struggle with cancer.
She was born on January 5, 1960 to Edward and Donna Forrest in Providence, Rhode Island.
Torrey worked for the Cleveland Clinic, Digestive Disease Institute as a Research Manager for the past 4 years. She...
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Carole J. Galvan
March 13, 1944 - November 30, 2011
Carole J. Galvan (nee Visniski), age 67, died at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph.
She was born on March 13, 1944 to the late Stanley and Theresa Visniski. She graduated from Elyria Catholic High School.
Carole furthered her education by attending nursing school and received her RN license. For many years, she worked at Elyria Memorial Hospital in the pediatric department.
She enjoyed...
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Mary Woods
October 25, 1926 - November 13, 2011
Mary Woods (nee Moore), age 84, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Oak Hills Nursing Home in Lorain after a lengthy illness.
She was born on October 25, 1926 in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Dillard and Bertha (nee Hill) Moore.
Mary was employed on the paint line for Lorain Products, in Lorain for 15 years. She received an award from the company, for her perfect attendance...
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David Stransky
March 29, 1949 - November 9, 2011
David Stransky, age 62, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.
He was born on March 29, 1949 in Lorain, Ohio to Adolf and Anna (nee Tomasic) Stransky. David was a 1967 graduate of Admiral King High School, and upon graduation went on to further his education at Lorain County Community College earning his Associates Degree....
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Marchia Ann Mazur
December 29, 1939 - November 8, 2011
Marchia Ann Mazur (nee Robinson), age 71, of Amherst, Ohio passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a lengthy illness.
She was born on December 29, 1939 in Dayton, Ohio to Lorne and Virginia Iris Robinson. She graduated from Bay Village High School and after graduation received a scholarship and attended Cooper Art School in Cleveland, Ohio.
Marchia...
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Dewaine Fulton Graber
June 10, 1924 - November 7, 2011
Dewaine Fulton Graber, age 87, of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2011.
He was born June 10, 1924, in Lorain, Ohio to the late Walter and Sybil Graber. He graduated as valedictorian of his class from Clearview High School. He later attended Watch Tower Bible College of Gilead in Upper New York State.
He and his wife served as missionaries in Chile, South America under...
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Irene Vukemire
February 20, 1935 - November 7, 2011
Irene Vukemire (nee Harth), age 76, of Avon Lake, passed away Monday, November 7, 2011 at Life Care Center of Westlake while under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
Irene was born on February 20, 1935 in Orange New Jersey to Joseph and Kathryn (nee Dremer) Harth.
She worked as a Tuition Clerk for the Cleveland Board of Education for 15 years and retired in 1995. Prior to that, she worked as a...
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Andrew C. Cooper
August 12, 1923 - October 28, 2011
Andrew C. Cooper, age 88, of Amherst, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, following a short illness.
Born August 12, 1923, in Elwood City, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lorain in 1933 from Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1941 B. He also graduated from Case Institute of Technology (Case Western Reserve) in 1948 with a B.S. in...
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Carl A Parker
September 24, 1930 - October 25, 2011
Carl A. Parker passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in the emergency room of EMH Healthcare in Elyria, Ohio. Carl was born on September 24, 1930 in Toronto, Ohio to Hugh and Thelma (nee Armstrong) Parker.
At a young age, Carl served his country in the United States Air Force. Moving to the Lorain area, he met and married Julia Furore Parker in 1949, together they had seven children.
Carl...
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Joyce "Bunny" Dettorre
September 25, 1935 - October 24, 2011
Joyce "Bunny" Dettorre (nee Kotur), 76, a former resident of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 24, 2011 at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina.
Born Sept. 25, 1935 in Steubenville, Ohio, she graduated from Steubenville Big Red High School in 1953. After Graduating from Ohio University with a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education, she moved to...
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Mary Ann R Mucha
May 3, 1941 - October 22, 2011
Mary Ann R. Mucha (nee Stauder), age 70, a lifelong resident of Lorain passed away Saturday, October 22, 2011 after a lengthy illness.
She was born on May 3, 1941 in Lorain, Ohio to Robert William and Bernyce ( nee Jungbluth) Stauder. Mary Ann was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary's High School. She was a homemaker who enjoyed sewing and was very talented at making clothing, especially dresses. She...
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Celeste Bonaminio Kelley
March 9, 1955 - October 14, 2011
Celeste Kelley (nee Bonaminio), 56, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, October 14, 2011, at her residence while under the care of Stein Hospice and her husband John.
Born March 9, 1955 in Lorain, Celeste graduated from Lorain Admiral King in 1973. In 1994 she moved to Vermilion into a house that her and her husband John built by hand.
Celeste, the co-owner and operator of Bonaminio's...
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Carole T Dandrea
April 27, 1931 - October 12, 2011
Carole T. Dandrea, age 80, of Lorain, passed away, Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph.
Carole was born on April 27, 1931 in Cleveland, Ohio to Raymond and Caroline (nee Schneider) Wilhelm. She graduated from Lorain High School.
Carole worked for many years for Style Center in downtown Lorain she later went on to work as a secretary for U.S. Steel for five years...
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Merle A. Eckhart
January 12, 1934 - October 12, 2011
Merle A. Eckhart, age 77, of Amherst, OH and formerly of Toledo and Van Wert Areas, passed away of cancer on Wednesday, October 12, 2011 at his home while under the care of his two children, his friend, and New Life Hospice.
He was born January 12, 1934 in Toledo to the late Charles and Marquerite (nee Friess) Eckhart. He has resided in Amherst, Ohio for the past 2 years.
He served his...
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Beverly J. Emery
August 27, 1939 - October 8, 2011
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Beverly J. Emery (nee McCready), age 72, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011 at her home surrounded by her family following a lengthy bout with breast cancer.
Born on August 27, 1939 in Lorain, she lived most of her life in Amherst and Lorain. She graduated from Amherst Central High School in 1957.
Beverly enjoyed...
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Rosalie Yacobozzi McFarland
April 18, 2011 - October 7, 2011
Rosalie McFarland (nee Yacobozzi), age 84, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away Friday, October 7, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
Rosalie was born on April 18, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to the late, Thomas and Julia (nee Caserta) Yacobozzi. She was a graduate of Lorain High School and continued her education at Cleveland State University obtaining a Bachelor Degree in Business...
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Alyce M. Marquis
February 23, 1931 - October 5, 2011
Alyce Marion Marquis (nee Yost), age 80, of Henrietta Township, expired suddenly on Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at the New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain, following a very short illness.
Born on February 23, 1931 in Grafton, Ohio, she graduated from Grafton High School in 1949. She worked at Fischer Foods in Elyria until 1956.
She and her husband enjoyed traveling by R.V., having...
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Alma J. Warner
May 14, 1927 - October 3, 2011
Alma J. Warner (nee Moore), 84, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of the Lord, on Monday, October 3, 2011.
She was born May 14, 1927 to the late Henry and Ethel Moore. She lived most of her life in Lorain and for the last 2 ½ years resided in Oberlin.
Alma's favorite thing to do was to love and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also...
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Ella M. Tomka
October 16, 1921 - September 26, 2011
Ella Tomka, 89, and a lifelong resident of Lorain, was freed from her battle with lung cancer on September 26th.
Born on October 16, 1921, she graduated from Lorain High School and worked for the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, retiring in 1986. After retirement, she continued her work as a Jobs Placement Counselor for El Centro de Servicios. She was responsible for helping many obtain...
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Margeau Nicole Stumphauzer
January 12, 1982 - September 25, 2011
Margeau Nicole Stumphauzer, age 29, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Sunday, September 25, 2011 after a long and courageous battle with a lifelong illness.
Her kindness, generosity, wit and playful spirit will be remembered by her loving family, friends, and the many lives she touched along the way.
Her smile was contagious despite her suffering and her unconditional love...
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Nadine L. Chesnick
June 29, 1934 - September 25, 2011
Nadine L. Chesnick, age 77, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2011 at her home. She was born on June 29, 1934 in Amherst, Ohio to the late Orlo and Lucie (nee Quatrevaux) Higgins.
Nadine was a 1952 graduate of Amherst High. Nadine has been employed as a cashier for the past ten years at Marc's in Sheffield, prior to that she had worked for Pat Catan's Craft Store and as a dietary aide...
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Mary Magdalene McCormick
January 21, 1929 - September 24, 2011
Mary Magdalene McCormick, 82, of Lorain, entered into heaven Saturday, September 24, 2011. She died with her family by her side at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
She was born January 21, 1929 in Grundy, Virginia and had been a resident of Lorain for the past 63 years, but never lost her sweet Virginia accent.
She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Her interests...
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Ralph Koontz, Jr.
June 29, 1957 - September 23, 2011
Ralph Koontz Jr., age 54, of Amherst passed away peacefully Friday, September 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family and friends who applaud his brave and courageous two year battle against multiple myeloma.
Ralph was born on June 29, 1957 in Lorain, Ohio to Ralph and Esther (nee Carlson) Koontz Sr. He was a 1975 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School. After serving in the...
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Lillian A. Johnson
September 18, 1940 - September 4, 2011
Lillian A. Johnson (nee Zsebik), age 70, of Vermilion, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at New Life Hospice Residential Center following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 18, 1940 to the late Alexander and Barbara (nee Kovach) Zsebik. She lived most of her life in Lorain and Vermilion. She graduated from Clearview High School in 1958. She worked for 28 years in the sterile...
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Jennifer Rebecca Huesman
July 6, 1972 - September 4, 2011
Jennifer Rebecca Huesman, age 39, died unexpectedly on Sunday, September 4, 2011.
Jennifer was born on July 6, 1972 in Lincoln Park, Michigan. She graduated from Holy Name High School in Parma Heights in 1990 and attended the University of Toledo, graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. After graduation Jenni worked in Social Work extensively with the Developmentally...
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Gerald Braun
October 10, 1919 - September 4, 2011
Gerald Braun, age 91, a lifelong resident of Amherst, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2011 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain. He was born on October 10, 1919 in Amherst, Ohio to the late Phillip and Catherine Braun.
Gerald was a loving husband, father,grandfather and great-grandfather; always helping his family, friends and neighbors. His greatest joy was spending time with...
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John Dubosh
May 29, 1941 - September 3, 2011
John A. Dubosh, age 70, of Wellington, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at his home while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born May 29, 1941 in Wilpen, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lorain with his parents in 1946. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1961. For the last 10 years, he resided in Wellington and prior to that he lived in Amherst for 25 years.
John enlisted in the...
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James Galbraith
March 25, 1924 - September 2, 2011
James M. Galbraith, age 87, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky.
Born March 25, 1924 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, he moved to Lorain with his parents in 1936 at the age of 12. He graduated from Lorain High School.
James served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1942 – 1950. During World War II he was a combat foot soldier with the Third Marine...
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Wilfredo "Fred" Morales
December 5, 1952 - September 2, 2011
Wilfredo "Fred" Morales, age 58, of Lorain, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, September 2, 2011 at the Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 5, 1952 in Cayey, Puerto Rico. He moved to Spanish Harlem, New York as a baby and to Lorain, Ohio at the start of High School.
Wilfredo was a 1971 graduate of Southview High School. He enlisted with the...
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Igne G Tully
February 6, 1934 - August 26, 2011
Inge G. Tully (nee Fritz), age 77, of Parma, passed away Friday, August 26, 2011 at The Villa Camillus in Columbia Station.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Raymon Philip Tully; sons, Kevin Philip Tully, of Strongsville and Keith Thomas (Nicole) Tully, of Cleveland; daughter, Karen (Jim) Spangler, of Columbia Station; 4 grandchildren.
Private funeral services were held.
Family...
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Carmen Lydia Velez
June 27, 1938 - August 21, 2011
Carmen Lydia Velez, age 73, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at her home while under the care of hospice.
She was born on June 27, 1938 in Utuado, Puerto Rico. She came to Lorain on Dececember 28, 1959.
Carmen was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel.
She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and raised six children.
She is survived by husband of 52 years, Jose L. “Cheo”;...
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Hazel Marie Young
January 16, 1936 - August 19, 2011
Hazel Marie Young (nee Kirk), age 75, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side, on Friday, August 19, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph.
She was born on January 16, 1936 in Middleton, Tennessee to the late Lennie Palmer Kirk and Clara Kirk (nee Hathcock). She has been a resident of Vermilion since 1960. Marie was a member of Reeves Methodist Church in...
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Richard Chavez
October 9, 1947 - August 14, 2011
Richard Chavez, of LaGrange, Kentucky, formerly of Lorain, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2011.
Richard was born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico on October 9, 1947 to Ignacio and Antonia Chavez. His family immigrated to the US and settled in Lorain, Ohio. Richard graduated from Admiral King High School in 1966, Lorain County Community College in 1970 and the University of Akron in 1973. He...
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Annabelle Sekular
May 16, 1914 - August 7, 2011
In her mid-nineties little did Annabelle Sekular expect to be a T.V. "star" on a local cable show. Anxious though she was about the 28 minute interview she thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
The cable show appearance was a far cry from her "world debut" in a West 14th St. Lorain house on May 16, 1914, having been born to Lawrence and Anna (nee Shulz) Pokrywski. Television as we know it...
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Marianne Monz
February 1, 1935 - August 6, 2011
Marianne Monz (formerly Marianne Nather) (nee Smith), age 76, of Lorain, died on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
She was born on February 1, 1935 in Carnegie, Pennsylvania to the late Walter D. and Anna Smith, moving with her family to Pittsburgh in 1950. She came to Lorain at the age of 21, following her marriage to Edwin H. Nather in 1956.
After earning a...
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Mary "Maria" Hegedus
February 7, 1939 - August 6, 2011
Mary “Maria” Anna Hegedus, age 72, of Lorain, died on Saturday, August 6, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
She was born on February 7, 1939 in Hungary. In 1956, she left Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution and came to America as a refugee.
She took great pride in her home and yard and especially enjoyed planting and caring for her flowers.
She is...
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Anthony J. Coppola
March 27, 1916 - August 4, 2011
Anthony J. Coppola “WA8FTW”, age 95, of Amherst, formerly of Fairview Park, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home under the care of New Life Hospice.
Anthony was born on March 27, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio to Modestino and Anna (nee Rose) Coppola. He was a 1934 graduate of New Haven High School in New Haven, Connecticut. He attended Yale University...
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Carmella Mazzaferro
January 13, 1922 - August 3, 2011
Carmella Mazzaferro, age 89, of Lorain, passed away at her home on Wednesday, August 3, 2011.
Carmella was born on January 13, 1922 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Paulo and Rosa Marie (nee Cala) Mazzaferro. In 1968, she moved to Santa Monica, California and returned to Lorain in 1994.
She worked as a Nurse’s Aide for St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain for 19 years and for St. John Hospital in Santa...
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Susan Marie Hobson-Yarmock
October 10, 1959 - July 30, 2011
Susan M. Hobson Yarmock, 51 years of age was peacefully called to Heaven on July 30, 2011.
Susan was a graduate of Lorain Catholic High School Class of 1978. Originally from Sheffield Lake Susan has lived in South Amherst for the past year.
Susan enjoyed making crafts, writing, knitting and spending time with her only grandchild whom she adored and treasured.
Susan is survived by her husband...
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Cloid "Don" Windmiller
April 25, 1927 - July 28, 2011
Cloid “Don” Windmiller, age 84, of Amherst, died on Thursday, July 28, 2011, at his home. He had been ill since May.
He was born on April 25, 1927, in Linn Grove, Indiana to the late Charles and Inez (nee Monce) Windmiller. He graduated from Central High School in North Manchester, Indiana in 1945. A Cleveland State graduate, he had earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History in 1969.
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Sandra Kay Cain
December 19, 1948 - July 28, 2011
Sandra Kay Cain, age 62, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at her residence.
Sandra was born on December 19, 1948 in Lorain, Ohio to Thomas Paul Widener and Emily Logan Schockley. She was a 1966 graduate of Avon High School.
She worked for Wells Street Community Mobile Park as a manager for four years from 2000 –2004, prior to that she worked as a nurse’s aide at several...
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Anna Marie Brunotts
December 16, 1911 - July 20, 2011
Anna Marie Brunotts (nee DeSantis), a long-time resident of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011. Born in York Run, PA, December 16, 1911, to Dominic and Antonia DeSantis, she moved with her family to Lorain at an early age.
Anna was one of five sisters, Lena Sposato (deceased), Eva Costin, Mickey Kosanovich and Violet Horvath and one brother, Peter, also deceased. She attended Garfield...
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Elvira R. Colella
October 9, 1912 - July 20, 2011
Elvira R. Colella (nee Caserta), age 98, of Amherst, died on Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home.
She was born on October 9, 1912 in Montenero Val Cocchiara, Italy to the late Guiseppe and Giovanna Caserta. She came to America, settling in Lorain with her family, at the age of 3.
Elvira was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst and Lakeland Woman’s Club.
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Kathleen Baughman
August 23, 1953 - July 19, 2011
Kathleen Baughman, age 57, of Amherst, passed away, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at her home.
Kathleen was born on August 23, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio to Joseph A. and Mary T. (nee Hudak) Onofrey. She was a 1971 graduate of Lakewood High School.
She has been employed by Lowe’s, in Elyria for the past couple of years and prior to that Kathleen was employed by Abbe Road Lumber for 26 years working in...
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Gary Blackburn
August 9, 1953 - July 19, 2011
Gary E. Blackburn, age 57, of South Amherst, passed away, Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at his home after a short illness.
Gary was born on August 9, 1953 in Norwalk, Ohio to the late Junior and Louise (nee Davis) Blackburn.
He was a 1972 graduate of South Amherst High School. He spent 11 years in St. Cloud, Florida and returned back to Ohio in 2002.
He was self-employed and extremely hard working...
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Maryellen Lindway
May 15, 1928 - July 2, 2011
Lorain – Maryellen Lindway, 83 years of age, finished her earthly pilgrimage on July 2, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center with Alzheimer’s. Maryellen lit up any room she occupied with her vibrant personality and gift of hospitality. Her love and warmth for people blessed her life with family and friends that loved her dearly. Maryellen enjoyed reading, photography, singing, dancing, traveling...
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Gayle J. Krok
July 11, 1942 - June 27, 2011
Gayle J. Krok (nee Dittmer), age 68, of Lorain, passed away, Monday, June 27, 2011 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph.
Gayle was born on July 11, 1942 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Elden and LeLa (nee Pettit) Dittmer.
She was a 1960 graduate of Clearview High and went on to further her education, graduating from Ehove School of Practical Nursing as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She worked as...
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Roy "Pokey" Porter
August 8, 1948 - June 24, 2011
Roy E. “Pokey” Porter, age 62, of Elyria, passed away Friday, June 24, 2011 at his home surrounded by his wife and children.
He was born on August 8, 1948 in Grayson, Kentucky to the late Cecil and Nancy (nee Sparks) Porter.
Roy was employed for 28 years as a truck driver for Ross Transportation Services. He enjoyed playing cards, gardening and turkey shoots. He worshipped his wife,...
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Margaret M. Aquilino
April 21, 1926 - June 24, 2011
Margaret M. Aquilino (nee Diederick), age 85, of Lorain, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2011 at EMH Regional Medical Center.
Margaret was born on April 21, 1926 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Randolph and Laura (nee Unger) Diederick. She was raised in Elyria and attended Elyria High School.
She was employed for 33 years by Gray Drug Stores and Rite Aid Drug as a manager.
Margaret was a member of...
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Harry Fior
March 2, 1927 - June 18, 2011
Harry Fior, age 84, of Amherst, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2011 at Amherst Hospital.
Harry was born on March 2, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Anthony D. and Frances (nee Nowicki) Fior. He was a 1944 graduate of Lorain High School where he was a member of the football team. His 1943 undefeated team was inducted into the Lorain Sports Hall of Fame in 1974.
He enlisted in the U.S. Navy...
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Bryan Kyle Zabala
June 11, 2011 - June 11, 2011
Bryan Kyle Zabala, 7 hour old infant son of Lynette Milia and Michael Zabala, both of Lorain, died on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland.
Besides his parents, he is survived by his twin brother, Ryan Michael and his sister, Hailey Milia.
Private graveside services were held for the family in Calvary Cemetery.
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Scott Vincent
December 31, 1953 - June 8, 2011
Scott E. Vincent, age 57, formerly of Lorain and recently of Louisville, KY, died on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at his home while under the care of hospice.
Scott worked for Ford Motor Company at the Lorain Assembly Plant for many years until he was transferred to the Louisville, Kentucky Plant. He retired from there in 2006 with 29 years of service.
While living in Lorain, he was a member of...
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Joseph Szeto, Jr.
November 23, 1939 - June 7, 2011
Joseph Szeto, Jr., age 71, a lifelong resident of Lorain, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.
He was born November 23, 1939 in Lorain to the late Joseph and Katherine (nee Brodac) Szeto, Sr.
He served his country in the US Navy for 4 years.
Joseph worked for the Lorain phone company, currently known as Century Link. Holding various positions through the...
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David Mead
December 12, 1947 - June 6, 2011
David Mead, age 63, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away peacefully, Monday, June 6, 2011 at Autumn Aegis.
David was born on December 12, 1947 to the late Donald and Lois (nee Pollock) Mead.
He was a 1965 graduate of Admiral King High School and continued his education earning his Associates Degree from Lorain County Community College.
David was employed as a sheet metal mechanic for...
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Grace Kallas
June 12, 1913 - June 4, 2011
Grace Kallas (nee Blatsos), age 97, of Vermilion, died on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at Kingston of Vermilion.
She was born on June 12, 1913 in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Thomas and Suzanne Blatsos. She eventually moved to the Lorain/Elyria area and lived there until she was married and then moved to Vermilion.
Grace and her late husband, George, owned and operated the former The White Inn...
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Walter Lukesic
May 3, 1925 - June 3, 2011
Walter Lukesic, age 86, of Lorain, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, following a short illness.
He was born on May 3, 1925, in Lorain to the late John and Katherine (nee Bartolovich) Lukesic.
He attended Lorain High School and was a member of the football team. Prior to his graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy serving on the USS Laning as a...
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Andrew "Andy" Miceli
March 21, 1917 - June 2, 2011
Andrew P. Miceli, age 94, a lifelong resident of Lorain, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at his home while under the care of New Life Hospice, following a lengthy illness.
He was born March 21, 1917 in Lorain to the late Joseph and Filomena (nee Posenti) Miceli. He graduated from Lorain High School with the class of 1937A and Dykes Spencerian College in Cleveland.
He served his country in...
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Ruth "Marilyn" Loczi
April 1, 1932 - May 30, 2011
Ruth “Marilyn” Loczi (nee Myers), age 79, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at EMH Regional Medical Center Intensive Care Unit Monday night, May 30, 2011, following a two month illness.
Marilyn was born on April 1, 1932 in Rochester, PA and was a 1949 graduate of Rochester High School. She came to Lorain County to attend M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria. She was a graduate of...
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Milton L. Wampler, Jr.
December 29, 1928 - May 30, 2011
Milton L. Wampler Jr., age 82, a resident of Lorain since 1954, passed away, Monday, May 30, 2011 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a prolonged illness.
He was born on December 29, 1928 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to the late Milton L. Wampler Sr. and Sarah (nee George) Wampler.
A Korean War veteran of the U.S. Army, Milton enlisted on February 28, 1951 and was honorably...
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Timothy T. Wilkins
August 29, 1950 - May 23, 2011
Timothy T. Wilkins, age 60, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2011 at The Cleveland Clinic. He had been ill for six weeks.
Timothy was born on August 29, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee. He moved to Lorain with his parents at the age of nine.
He was a sergeant in the US Army during the Vietnam War and was highly decorated, including being awarded three Purple Hearts. He...
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Rosa L. Solis
April 2, 1931 - May 20, 2011
Rosa L. Solis (nee Lopez), age 80, of Amherst, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2011 at New Life Hospice in Lorain, following a lengthy illness.
Rosa was born in Comerio, Puerto Rico, on April 2, 1931. She moved to Lorain, Ohio in 1954, where she and her husband “Hino” of 61 years raised five children.
She enjoyed listening to Spanish music, dancing, sewing, cooking and making doilies for...
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Mary Ksenich
October 4, 1924 - April 27, 2011
Mary B. Ksenich (nee Seman), age 86, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake following a short illness surrounded by the love and presence of her family.
She was born on October 4, 1924 in Cleveland to Steve and Anna (nee Mitro) Seman. She moved to Lorain after marrying her husband, George, in 1953.
During World War II, Mary was a “Rosie the...
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Steve J. Speckhart
September 2, 1919 - April 19, 2011
Steve J. Speckhart, age 91, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at New Life Hospice after a long illness. He was born on September 2, 1919 in Lorain, Ohio to the late John and Theresa (nee Galler) Speckhart.
Steve enlisted in the United Sates Army on March 20, 1942 in Fort Benjamin, Indiana. He served his country in World War II as a Sergeant with the 82nd....
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Paul A. Uehlein
October 28, 1943 - April 9, 2011
Paul A. Uehlein, age 67, of Vermilion, passed away, Saturday, April 9, 2011 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Uehlein was born on October 28, 1943 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Allen J. and Dorothy (nee Wells) Uehlein. Paul graduated from Amherst Marion L. Steel High School and served in the Ohio National Guard.
Paul was the former owner of Paul’s Tack Room in Amherst. He...
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Sandra Jean Lazar
February 14, 1939 - April 8, 2011
Sandra Jean Lazar, age 72, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, April 8, 2011 following a sudden illness.
Born on February 14, 1939 in Lorain, she graduated from Lorain High School in 1956. She had attended Kent State University.
Sandra Jean had been employed at the former Sohio Building in Downtown Cleveland as a secretary. Following that, she worked as a Human...
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Eugene Kerekes
December 13, 1929 - April 7, 2011
Gene Kerekes, formerly of Lorain and Amherst, passed away on April 7, 2011, in Florida due to a brief illness.
He was born in Lorain on December 13, 1929 and attended Lorain city Schools. He graduated from Wentworth Military Academy in 1948, where he competed in track and swimming. He then joined the U.S. Air Force.
On April 28, 1951, he married Dorothy Zvosec and moved to Amherst. He...
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James L Burns
November 15, 1923 - April 6, 2011
A single candle burns in the window of James L. Burns, 87, lifelong resident of Lorain, who died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at home in the arms of his loving wife of 52 years, Mary Joan (Donahue). He was born November 15, 1923 to James Dewey and Rosalind (Halm) Burns.
A 1941 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Mr. Burns worked as a turret lathe operator at American Crucible before entering...
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Janet G. Willie
July 31, 2011 - March 15, 2011
Janet G. Wille (nee Grutzner), age 82, of Medina, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.
She was born on July 31, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Carl and Fredea (nee Doering) Grutzner. She lived in various cities in New York and St. Louis, Missouri before settling in Medina.
Having earned her Master’s Degree in Education...
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Betty St. Arnauld
September 19, 1924 - March 15, 2011
Betty J. St. Arnauld (nee Peart), age 86, of Vermilion, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
She was born on September 19, 1924 in Ironwood, Michigan. Living most of her life in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she moved to Vermilion 23 years ago.
Betty worked in quality control and retail sales for many years.
She was a member of the Vermilion...
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Minnie D'Andrea
October 29, 1922 - March 14, 2011
Minnie D’Andrea (nee Presutto), age 88, of Lorain passed away Monday, March 14, 2011 after a short illness.
Minnie was born on October 29, 1922 in Crucible, PA to the late Salvatore and Marie (nee DiGennaro) Presutto. Minnie moved to Lorain as a young child. She attended Lorain High School.
She was a member of The Church of St. Peter, Lorain. She was a homemaker and enjoyed painting,...
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Forest "Pete" Greenleaf
January 8, 1936 - March 11, 2011
Forest “Pete” Greenleaf, age 75, of Amherst, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2011 at home.
He was born in Gassaway, West Virginia on January 8, 1936. He lived in Ohio most of his life.
He served in the US Army.
Pete worked for Ford Motor Company for 44 years and was a Safety Union Representative there for 25 years. He had also worked at Lake Terminal Railroad. He was a member of...
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