Our Obituaries
Carol A. Phillips
February 22, 1942 - May 14, 2013
Carol A. Phillips (nee Walsh), age 71, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 22, 1942 in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1977. She married Burl E. Phillips on August 28, 1965 and he preceded her in death on January 31, 2013.
Carol was a homemaker and worked...
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Teresa A. Luther
January 19, 1935 - May 13, 2013
Teresa A. Luther, age 78, beloved wife of Leslie; loving mother of Terry (Jose) Pardo, Leslie (Kevin) O'Sullivan, Linda Gifford; cherished grandmother of 5; great-grandmother of 5; sister of Rose, Mary, Anthony and the late Pat; aunt of many. Friends may call Saturday from 1:30 PM until the time of Memorial Service at 2:30 PM at Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, N. Ridgeville...
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Margaret L Lusth
August 25, 1927 - May 12, 2013
Margaret L. Lusth (nee Lewis), age 85, of North Ridgeville, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2013 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake, following a short illness.
She was born in La Porte, Indiana and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1999 moving from Hillsborough, North Carolina. She previously lived in Ontonagon, Michigan and North Augusta, South Carolina.
Margaret earned her Bachelor...
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Kathleen Schneider
May 10, 2013
Kathleen (Turchiarelli) Schneider, beloved wife of Alan left this world on May 10, 2013 after a long battle with several health issues. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her favorite pastimes were Italian cooking, involvement with the Cursillo, several prayer groups, and doting on her family, especially her grandchildren. She was extremely proud of keeping her Italian traditions...
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Allene Mae Hebebrand
June 5, 1927 - May 10, 2013
Allene Mae Hebebrand (nee Watson), age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 10, 2013 in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit at Cleveland Clinic.
She was born in Berea and lived the majority of her life in Elyria.
She was the beloved wife of Richard L. Hebebrand for 65 years, devoted mother of Richard A. Hebebrand of North Ridgeville and Linda R. (Bob) Hebebrand Robbins of Avon. She was the...
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Donald A. Mankes
May 10, 2013
Donald A. Mankes, age 69, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, May 10, 2013 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness.
He was born in Cleveland, where he spent most of his life, before moving to North Ridgeville.
Donald was the owner and operator of Mankes Pallet Service for 32 years before retiring in 2008.
He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North...
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Linda L. Tompkins
May 9, 2013
Linda L. Tompkins, age 79, died Thursday May 9, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born October 1, 1933 in Wyse County, Va. to the late Stephen C. and Stella E. (nee Kiser) Webb. Linda was a resident of North Ridgeville since 1965, moving from Brook Park.
Mrs. Tompkins was a hair dresser at Coiffures Beauty Salon in North Olmsted where she was the manager for many years. She was also...
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Alice M. Foreman
May 6, 2013
Alice M. Foreman (nee Birkline), age 95, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, May 6, 2013 at Lifecare Center of Elyria.
She was born in Elyria and was a resident of North Ridgeville since 1946.
Alice was a homemaker and member of St. Peter Catholic Church, North Ridgeville.
She enjoyed gardening, traveling and playing cards.
Survivors include her husband, John, with whom she just...
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Marcella Ann "Marcy" Hall
May 4, 2013
Marcella Ann "Marcy" Hall (nee Burrows), age 51, of North Ridgeville, entered into rest, surrounded by her family, Saturday, May 4, 2013, at her home, after battling a long term illness.
Born November 24, 1961 in Grantsville, West Virginia, daughter of Jeanette S. Kyer of Big Bend, West Virginia and the late Richard H. Burrows. Marcella lived almost her entire life in Lorain County. She...
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Winifred A. Smick
October 11, 1939 - May 3, 2013
Winifred A. "Winnie" Smick, age 73, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Friday morning, May 3, 2013 at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake.
Winnie was born October 11, 1939 in Cleveland to the late George Weiss and Irene Weiss Weaver. She married Charles J. Smick, Jr. on May 6, 1961 and they moved to North Ridgeville in 1969.
Mrs. Smick was a bus driver for North Ridgeville Schools for 25...
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Richard H. "Dick" Corrette
September 15, 1925 - April 29, 2013
Richard H. "Dick" Corrette, age 87, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Keene, New Hampshire and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1977 moving from Olmsted Falls.
He served in the US Navy during WWII.
Richard was the Chief Engineer for Sterling Die for many years, retiring in 1963. While at Sterling Die,...
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Siegfried H. Franke
May 18, 1919 - April 22, 2013
Siegfried H. Franke, age 93, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday, April 22, 2013 at Life Care Center of Elyria.
He was born May 18, 1919 in Ruven Krs. Solden, Germany and moved to Cleveland in 1952. He had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1960.
Mr. Franke served in the German Air Force during World War II. He worked as a carpenter with Carpet Union 212 for over 50 years,...
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Donald G. Michaels
March 27, 1938 - April 20, 2013
Donald G. Michaels, age 75, of Elyria, passed away Saturday April 20, 2013 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, Lorain following a long illness.
Born in Cambria, PA, he grew up in Ligonier, PA. He had resided in North Ridgeville for 32 years before moving to Elyria in 2000.
He served in the US National Guard and was honorably discharged in 1966. Mr. Michaels worked as a Program Analyst for...
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Dolores Frederick
April 17, 2013
Dolores A. Frederick (nee Holz), age 79, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2013, at The Orchard of Westlake Healthcare Center.
She was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1962, moving from Cleveland.
Dolores was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church, North Ridgeville and the Monday Night Ladies Handicap at Brunswick Lanes in North Ridgeville.
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Albert A. Arman
March 29, 1934 - April 9, 2013
Albert A. Arman, age 79, of Elyria, died Tuesday morning, April 9, 2013 at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake. He was born March 29, 1934 to the late Albert and Sophie Arman in Cleveland and had been a resident of Elyria for 25 years.
Albert worked in sales for various companies and assisted in the computer lab at St. Jude School for several years. He enjoyed volunteering at Mercy Hospital in...
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Raymond J. McConnon, Sr.
July 2, 1919 - April 7, 2013
Raymond J. McConnon, Sr., age 93, of Avon, passed away April 7, 2013 at his son's home. Ray was born July 2, 1919 in Scranton, Pa. and had been a resident of the Westside of Cleveland since 1946. He married his loving wife of 64 years, the late Mary Jane (nee Ruddy), on August 8, 1939.
A veteran of the United States Navy during World War II, Ray retired from Local 120 Pipefitters at the age...
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Sue O. Gunter
March 1, 1934 - April 1, 2013
Sue O. Gunter, age 79, of Columbia Station, passed away on April 1, 2013 at the E.M.H. Regional Medical Center with her family by her side.
She was born on March 1, 1934 in Marshall, North Carolina to Edward and Eva (nee Chandler) Barnett, and had lived in Columbia Station for the past 38 years, moving from Cleveland. She was a member of Christian Unity Church in Grafton.
Sue was very active...
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Wesley Porter Blaylock
November 15, 1925 - March 30, 2013
Wesley Porter Blaylock, age 87 of Elyria, passed away at the Metrohealth Medical Center in Cleveland after a lengthy illness on March 30, 2013.
He was born on November 15, 1925 in Crossville Tennessee and has lived in Elyria for the past 6 years, moving from North Ridgeville. Wesley served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Following his service, he worked as a Die Setter for Modern Tool and Die in...
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Laura Mae Brown
November 3, 1932 - March 26, 2013
Laura Mae Brown (nee Kent), age 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2013, at her home.
She was born in Triadelphia, West Virginia, spent her childhood in Bellaire, Ohio and moved to North Ridgeville in 1977, from Bay Village.
Laura enjoyed reading and needlepoint.
Survivors include her daughters, Kimberly Brown of Rocky River; Deborah (Kenneth) Burngasser of Elyria; son,...
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Gregory L. Adkins
March 25, 2013
Gregory L. Adkins, age 53, of Eaton Twp., passed away Monday, March 25, 2013, at New Life Hospice Residential Center of St. Joseph in Lorain.
He was born in Cleveland and was a lifelong resident of Grafton.
Gregory was the owner and operator of Gregory Adkins Trucking Company for 35 years.
He was an avid NASCAR fan and enjoyed restoring antique cars and racing at the Lorain County Speedway. He...
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Stephen Hujo
March 22, 2013
Stephen J. Hujo, age 91, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, March 22, 2013, at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, following a short illness.
He was born in Natrona, Pennsylvania and has been a resident of North Ridgeville for over 60 years moving from Pittsburgh, Pa.
Stephen served in the U.S. Marine Corp during WWII.
He worked as an upholsterer for many years, retiring in 1985.
In his free time,...
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June Stapp
September 22, 1948 - March 19, 2013
June Stapp, age 64, of Oberlin, passed away on March 19, 2013 at her residence.
She was born September 22, 1948 in Fresno, Calif. to the late Donald and Mary Jane (nee White) Herman.
She loved her work taking care of horses at Camelot Farms, Dettore Farms and Clare-Mar Lakes Campground. She also enjoyed showing ponies at the Lorain County Fair, watching movies and Jeopardy.
Survivors include...
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Ralph J. Matysiak
March 16, 2013
Ralph Joseph Matysiak, 88, of Avon, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2013, at St. John Medical Center in Westlake.
He was born October 5, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio. Ralph grew up in Brooklyn, New York and Lorain, but lived in Lorain for most of his life until moving to Avon in 1988, where he resided for 21 years. He spent the last four years at West Bay Nursing Facility in Westlake, where he...
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Kathy Rosemarie Kotas
October 10, 1942 - March 13, 2013
Kathy Rosemarie Kotas (nee Scimone), age 70, of Leesburg, Florida passed away Wednesday March 13, 2013 at Shands Hospital in Leesburg, following a short illness.
She was born in Cleveland. She had resided in Leesburg the past 11 years after moving from Dallas. She had previously lived in Grand Blanc, MI and Seven Hills, OH.
She worked for General Motors Logistics department in...
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Eleanor G. Price
July 22, 1924 - March 9, 2013
Eleanor G. Price (nee Kerekes), age 88 of Amherst, passed away Saturday March 9, 2013 at the home of her son in Mansfield following a short illness.
She was born in Bedford and had been a resident of Amherst for the past 53 years, moving from Lorain.
Eleanor worked as a librarian for St. Joseph School.
She was a member of St. Joseph Church in Amherst, where she was active with the Altar and...
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Kathy L. Blumenstock
December 7, 1957 - March 8, 2013
Kathy L. Blumenstock (nee Holland), age 55, of Lorain, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. Kathy was born December 7, 1957 in Cleveland to the late Ollie Jr. and Rose Marie (nee Baker) Holland and was raised in North Ridgeville.
She was a machine operator at A.J. Rose Metal in Lorain. In her free time, Kathy enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and going for long...
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Bernie R. Bacher
June 10, 1921 - February 24, 2013
Bernard R. "Bernie" Bacher, age 91, a lifelong resident of North Ridgeville, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Center Ridge Health Center, North Ridgeville. Bernie was born June 10, 1921 in Cleveland to the late Ephron and Clara (nee Snyder) Bacher.
A U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre, Bernie was a member of American Legion Post 30, Lorain. He retired from...
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Shirley M. Pluta
February 24, 2013
Shirley M. Pluta (nee Maruna), age 82 of Elyria, formerly of North Ridgeville, passed away Sunday February 24, 2013 at EMH Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
She was born in Cleveland. She had resided in Elyria the past 9 years after moving from N. Ridgeville where she had lived for 50 years.
Mrs. Pluta was a bus driver for over 20 years, retiring from N. Ridgeville City...
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Mildred Stalla
February 23, 2013
Mildred R. Stalla (nee Thress), 86, Beloved wife of the late Lawrence, Loving
mother of Bruce Stalla, Jeannette (Fred) Kroker, Erick (Julie) Stalla, grandmother of Tiffany, Sean and Christina, sister of Edwin Thress and Winifred Dress and the late Edna Maudsley, Gladys Schumm and Florence Thress. Graveside service will be held 12:30 PM Friday at Lutheran Cemetery 4566 Pearl Road Cleveland. ...
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Kenneth C. Gabel
July 15, 1926 - February 23, 2013
Kenneth C. Gabel, age 86, of North Ridgeville, passed away after a lengthy illness on February 23, 2013 at the Ames Family Hospice House with his family by his side.
He was born on July 15, 1926 in Avon, and served in the U.S. Navy on L.S.T. 285 during WWII. He was a resident of North Ridgeville for 30 years before moving to Clearwater, FL in 1990. Kenneth worked as the Director of Production...
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James A. McClung
January 25, 1958 - February 21, 2013
James A. McClung, age 55, of Elyria, passed away suddenly Thursday, February 21, 2013 at his home.
He was born in Lakewood and was a lifelong resident of Elyria.
James was a member of the Eagles Club in Elyria.
He enjoyed fishing with his sons and playing cards and board games.
Survivors include his sons, James C. McClung of Elyria, Jacob A. Coleman of Elyria, Alex Dabulewicz of Elyria;...
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Randolph A. Vayda
August 19, 1962 - February 16, 2013
Randolph A. "Randy" Vayda, age 50, a native and lifelong resident of Elyria, died suddenly on Saturday, February 16, 2013. Randy was born August 19, 1962 to Richard R. and Edith L. (nee Wallace) Vayda. He married Mary Sue (nee Bennati) Vayda on October 20, 1983 and she lovingly survives.
Also surviving Randy are his children, Nicole Rae Vayda of Elyria, Justin Allen Vayda of San Jose, CA and...
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Dorothy M. Poole
February 11, 1940 - February 12, 2013
Dorothy M. Poole (nee Parks), age 73, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake following a long illness.
She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, grew up in Baltimore, Maryland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1995. She previously lived in Bainbridge, Broadview Hts. and Middleburg Hts.
Dorothy worked in customer...
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Gloria J. Burgess
October 12, 1932 - February 10, 2013
Gloria J. Burgess (nee Tuttle) age, 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Center Ridge Nursing Home. She was born in Toledo and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1952, moving from Logan, Ohio.
Gloria enjoyed arranging flowers and making other crafts.
Survivors include her husband of 63 years, Arnold; son, Douglas Burgess of North Ridgeville; daughter,...
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Patsy C. Lockhart
June 3, 1942 - February 5, 2013
Patsy C. Lockhart (nee Wilson), age 70, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Mercy Medical Center, Lorain, following a sudden illness.
She was born in Memphis, Tennessee and had been a resident of Amherst since 1958, graduating from Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst in 1960
Patsy enjoyed taking care of her family, especially her granddaughter, and loved to garden with her...
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Bernard H. Johnson
December 16, 1927 - February 4, 2013
Bernard H. Johnson Sr., age 85, of Avon, passed away suddenly, Monday, February 4, 2013 at Metro Health Medical Center.
He was born in Hartwell, West Virginia and had been a resident of Avon for the past 16 years, moving from Lorain.
He served in the US Army and received the WWII Victory Medal.
Bernard worked as a bus driver for Grey Hound for 28 years, retiring in 1985. He previously worked...
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Sandra K. Winchell
July 21, 1962 - February 3, 2013
Sandra K. Winchell (nee Ashby), age 50, of North Ridgeville, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013 at University Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness.
She was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1977.
Sandra enjoyed caring for children and spending time with her family.
She was a fan of tennis and watching old movies.
Survivors include her husband,...
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Burl E. Phillips
September 25, 1934 - January 31, 2013
Burl E. Phillips, age 78, a resident of North Ridgeville since 1977, died Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Olmsted Manor Care Center, North Olmsted, in the presence of his family. He was born Sept. 25, 1934 in Boone, NC to the late George and Alma (nee Greene) Phillips. He married Carol (nee Walsh) on August 28, 1965 and she loving survives.
Also left to cherish his memory are his children,...
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Harriet Loretta Johnson
January 31, 2013
Harriet Loretta Johnson (nee Harper), age 89, of North Ridgeville, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake, following a long illness.
She was born in Geneva and been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1961.
Harriet was a homemaker and had been employed with Green Circle Growers in Columbia Station.
She was a member of North Eaton Baptist Church, where...
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Lorene M. Campana
November 15, 1931 - January 29, 2013
Lorene M. Campana (nee Draudt), age 81, of Grafton and a former 58-year resident of North Ridgeville, died peacefully in the presence of her family at her home on Tuesday morning, January 29, 2013.
Lorene was born November 15, 1931 in North Olmsted to the late Herbert T. and Ruby G. (nee Harrington) Draudt. She married John T. Campana on September 20, 1952 and he lovingly survives.
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Clarence H. Hamker
January 28, 2013
Clarence H. "Brother" Hamker, age 88, of Grafton, passed away Monday, January 28, 2013 at his home.
He was born in North Ridgeville, where he lived until moving to Grafton in 1995.
Clarence enjoyed working on his farm and taking care of his animals.
He was a member of Fields United Methodist Church, North Ridgeville and the Farm Bureau.
Survivors include his sisters, Mildred Finkel of Spencer...
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Samuel Leslie Smiley
November 7, 1928 - January 25, 2013
Samuel Leslie Smiley, age 84 of Manning ,South Carolina, passed away Friday January 25th, 2013 at Tuomey Medical Center in Sumter, South Carolina. He was born in Reade Township, Pennsylvania and worked in the coal mines until serving in the US Army in the Korean War from 1951-1953. He was honorably discharged and moved to Ohio where he worked for the General Motors Chevy Plant in Parma for 39...
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Irmgard Erni
April 7, 1928 - January 22, 2013
Irmgard Erni, age 84, passed away after a lengthy illness at her home with her husband Josef at her side on Tuesday, January 22, 2013.
She was born on April 7, 1928 in Munich, Germany and has lived in Cleveland since coming to the United States in 1960.
Irmgard loved traveling, and did so extensively to many countries with her husband Joe. When at home, she enjoyed casino bus trips with her...
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Beatrice May Axford
June 5, 1926 - January 18, 2013
Beatrice May Axford, 86, of LaGrange and a lifelong resident of Lorain County, died Friday morning, January 18, 2013 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Beatrice was born June 5, 1926 in Elyria to the late Herbert and Beatrice Ellen (nee Holiday) Hallett. She married her loving husband of 65 years, William C. Axford II, on December 31, 1947 and he survives.
Also left to cherish her memory are her...
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Betty Ann Strosnider
January 16, 2013
Betty Ann Strosnider (nee Tyler), age 77, of North Olmsted, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness.
She was born in Moundsville, West Virginia and had been a resident of North Olmsted for most of her life. She previously had lived in Lakewood.
Betty Ann worked as a teller for Key Bank in North Olmsted for 30 years.
She enjoyed...
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Margaret L. Wallencheck
March 9, 1938 - January 11, 2013
Margaret L. Wallencheck (nee Potts), age 74, of Elyria passed away on January 11, 2013 at Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville after a lengthy illness.
She was born on March 9, 1938 in Cleveland, and has been a lifelong resident of Elyria.
Margaret was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria. She enjoyed traveling to Mountaineer Casino with her husband, bingo, crafts, camping...
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James S. Kiraly
October 7, 1918 - January 9, 2013
James S. Kiraly, age 94, a resident of North Ridgeville since 1986 and formerly of Cleveland, died Wednesday morning, January 9, 2013 at Center Ridge Nursing Home, North Ridgeville.
He was born October 7, 1918 in Cleveland to the late Stephen and Margaret (nee Juhasz) Kiraly. James was also preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine (nee Foschke) in 1985; his brother, Frank; and close friend...
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Lourie A. Neff
May 19, 1964 - January 8, 2013
Lourie A. Neff, age 48, of Medina and formerly of Elyria, died January 8, 2013 at Medina Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born May 19, 1964 in Cleveland to the late Michael and Patricia (nee Stuller) Tokar. She married Sherman Neff on August 23, 1997 and he survives.
Also surviving is her brother, Michael (Cathy) Tokar of Florida; many beloved nieces and nephews; a great niece;...
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Thomas John Conlan, Sr.
July 15, 1964 - January 5, 2013
Thomas John Conlan, Sr., age 48, of Elyria and formerly of Avon, died January 5, 2013 at his home. He was born July 15, 1964 in Elyria to the late Robert and Mary (nee Bojansky) Conlan.
Tom attended Avon High School. He was an avid car enthusiast and Cleveland Browns fan.
Survivors include three sons, John, Jeff and Thomas Jr. Conlan, all of Lancaster, Ohio; granddaughter, Selena Conlan;...
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Patti J. Hahn
October 25, 1959 - January 2, 2013
Patti J. Hahn (nee Shannon), age 53, of North Ridgeville, died January 2, 2013 at her home. Patti was born October 25, 1959 and grew up in Olmsted Falls. She was a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 22 years.
Patti was a title clerk and Notary Public for local car dealerships. She enjoyed caring for others and camping with family and friends.
Patti is survived by her son, Ryan (Heaven...
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Ray W. Whaley
May 11, 1938 - January 2, 2013
Ray W. Whaley, 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at EMH Regional Medical Center, following a long illness.
He was born in Mingo Junction, Ohio and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1976, moving from Lorain.
Ray served in the US Air Force.
He worked as a maintenance supervisor for Ford Motor Company for 31 years, retiring in 2000.
He was a member of...
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Robert J. Gaydash
January 2, 2013
Robert J. Gaydash, age 71, a lifelong resident of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at his home. He was born September 2, 1941 in Elyria to the late John and Ethel (nee Shipka) Gaydash.
A 1959 graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Bob was the owner and operator of Gaydash Refinish Supply Company, North Ridgeville, for 40 years. He was a member of Fields United...
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James A. Bartko
January 1, 2013
James A. Bartko, age 78, of Sheffield Village, died January 1, 2013 at St. John's Medical Center, Westlake. He was born October 22, 1934 in North Charleroi, Pa. to the late William and Marie (nee Flick) Bartko. James was also preceded in death by his wife, Agnes in 2012; brothers, William and Thomas; and sisters, Martha and Roxella Bartko, and Barbara Gardner.
James retired in 1978 as a First...
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Barbara M. Hootman
December 31, 2012
Barbara M. Hootman (nee Henn), age 84, of Rocky River , died Monday December 31, 2012 at Huntington Woods Nursing Home, Westlake.
Babs was the younger daughter of the late Bernhart Willis and Mae Bernadette (Gillard) Henn. She grew up in Rocky River and felt a special affinity for that town her whole life.
She graduated from Rocky River High School, Class of 1945. She enjoyed keeping in...
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Viola Mary Auner
June 2, 1931 - December 28, 2012
Viola Mary "Vi" Auner, age 81, formerly of North Ridgeville, died Friday evening, December 28, 2012 at Normandy Manor, Rocky River following a short illness. Viola was born June 2, 1931 in Cleveland to the late Charles and Lillian (nee Weishit) Fassinger.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Thomas Auner, Sr. on January 9, 2003; sisters, Betty Walker and Pearl Deeks;...
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Kenneth Frank Zeman
December 26, 2012
Kenneth Frank Zeman, age 79, of Avon, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at his home, following a short illness.
He was born in Cleveland and grew up in Garfield Heights. He graduated from Garfield Heights High School and Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Education.
He had resided in Avon for 50 years and spent his winter months in Bonita Springs, Florida after his...
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Lewis J. Hamula
December 20, 2012
Lewis J. Hamula, age 70, of North Ridgeville, passed away Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his home, following a long illness.
He was born in Elmira, New York and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for 22 years.
He worked in the Shipping and Receiving department for Meriam Instruments for many years, retiring in 2007.
Lewis was a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals and Eagles Club 941 in...
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Alvin Carl "Ben" Petrykowski
April 10, 1917 - December 20, 2012
Alvin Carl "Ben" Petrykowski, age 95, of Eaton Township, died peacefully early Thursday morning, December 20, 2012 at Northridge Health Center, North Ridgeville.
Ben was born April 10, 1917 in Berea to the late Jacob and Petronela (nee Szymanski) Petrykowski. He married the former Dorothy Lottie Golinski on June 29, 1940 and she preceded him in death on December 21, 1992.
A son-in-law, Rodney...
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Elizabeth L. Benko
August 4, 1931 - December 18, 2012
Elizabeth L. "Betty" Benko (nee Gray), age 81 of North Ridgeville, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday December 18, 2012.
She was born in Lorain, she had resided in North Ridgeville the past 14 years. She previously lived in Fairview Park for 40 years.
A graduate of Michigan State University with a Bachelors Degree in Education, she taught in the Parma and Strongsville School systems for...
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Sandra Goss
April 29, 1955 - December 16, 2012
Sandra Goss (nee Helvik), age 57, of North Ridgeville, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2012 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake, following a long illness.
Sandra was born April 29, 1955 in Los Angeles, California and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 20 years.
Sandra liked to travel, work in her flower garden and found her greatest enjoyment in spending time with her family...
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Ronald L. Hawke
April 2, 1939 - December 15, 2012
Ronald L. Hawke, age 73, of North Ridgeville passed away Saturday December 15, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness.
He was born in Berea and grew up in Columbia Township. He had resided in North Ridgeville the past 45 years.
He was a brick layer working with the Brick Layers Union Local 5 since the age of 19 until retiring in 2003.
Mr. Hawke was an avid sportsman, enjoying...
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Rosalind Lee Lint
August 3, 1937 - December 14, 2012
Rosalind Lee Lint (nee Kay), age 75, of Elyria passed away Friday at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria following a long illness.
She was born in Painesville, Ohio. She had lived in Columbia Station for 22 years until recently moving to Elyria.
She had a great love of animals, especially horses and dogs. She volunteered her time at Parma Animal Shelter.
Rosalind was a dietitian for Parma...
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Florence Mae Profitt
December 11, 2012
Florence Mae Profitt (nee Young), age 89, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her home.
She was born in Kaford, West Virginia and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1999, moving from Cleveland.
Florence loved her soap operas, reading, sewing and watching her grandchildren grow up.
Survivors include her sons, Martin of Cleveland, Roy of Montgomery, WVA,...
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Claudette M. Eckles
December 24, 1931 - December 7, 2012
Claudette M. Eckles, age 80, of North Ridgeville, died Friday evening, December 7, 2012 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. She was born December 24, 1931 in New Castle, Pa. to the late Claude and Gail (nee Baird) Moore.
Claudette worked as a waitress at Porterhouse in North Ridgeville and later at Mr. Larry's Old School House in Elyria. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.
She is...
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Luke Harding Wasil
December 4, 2012
Luke Harding Wasil, infant son of Mark Anthony and Jennifer Marie (nee Phillips) Wasil of North Ridgeville, passed away December 4, 2012 at Fairview Hospital. Also surviving are maternal grandparents Beth Krosse and Ken Phillips; paternal grandparents, Gary and Therese Wasil; great grandparents, Herman Redel, Patricia Wasil, Aileen Krosse, Marie and Elmer Phillips; aunts, Julie Wasil and Kristin...
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David J. Ferro
August 27, 1946 - December 2, 2012
David J. Ferro, age 66, a resident of Elyria for the past 12 years and formerly of Seven Hills, passed away December 2, 2012. He was born August 27, 1946 in Cleveland to the late Andrew and Marie (nee Fenda) Ferro.
A 1964 graduate of St. Edward High School, David served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He was emplolyed as Chief of Security at Cleveland Hopkins Airport for 17 years. ...
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Harriet L. Bornemann
January 14, 1939 - December 1, 2012
Harriet L. Bornemann, age 73, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, December 1, 2012, after a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 14, 1939 in Buffalo, NY and has lived in North Ridgeville for the past 45 years, moving from Lakewood.
Harriet was a charter member of Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran Church in North Ridgeville. She retired from Value City Furniture in...
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Evelyn Hunt
November 21, 2012
Evelyn I. "Mom Mom" Hunt (nee Wilson) age 77 of Columbia Station, passed away Wednesday evening at her home following a long illness.
She was born in Louisville, KY. She had resided in Columbia Station the past 42 years. She had previously lived in Elyria and Lorain.
Mrs. Hunt attended Harvest Ridge Assembly Of God, North Ridgeville.
She enjoyed gardening and many crafts including jewelry...
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Vincent C. Gandolfi
June 9, 1946 - November 20, 2012
Vincent C. Gandolfi, age 66, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at his home, following a long illness.
He was born in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 30 years. He previously lived in North Olmsted and Rocky River.
Vincent worked as a District Sales manager for Watkins Motor Lines and Amware Distribution, retiring in 2010...
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JoAnne Lukachinsky
November 19, 2012
Jo Anne Lukachinsky, age 36, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday November 19, 2012 at South Point Hospital, Warrensville Heights following a long illness.
She was born in Garfield Heights she had resided in Cleveland most of her life until moving to North Ridgeville in 2005.
She had worked as a nurse's aide at several local nursing homes.
Miss Lukachinsky was a member of St. Peter Catholic...
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Irene M. Otonicar
November 7, 1942 - November 17, 2012
Irene M. Otonicar, age 70, of North Ridgeville and formerly of North Royalton, died suddenly on Saturday, November 17, 2012 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake. Irene was born November 7, 1942 in Cleveland to the late Edwin and Mary (nee Murphy) Zisko. She was preceded in death by her husband Rudolph K. Otonicar in 1996; and a son, Rudolph M. Otonicar.
Irene was a bank teller for several...
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Randy Hardin
November 16, 2012
Randy R. Hardin, age 56, of Struthers, Ohio, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at Hospice House in Poland, Ohio. He was born April 11, 1956 in Boone, N.C. He moved to NE Ohio at the age of 11 and went on to become a standout athlete in both football and track at Wickliffe High School. He had resided in the Youngstown Area since 1979.
Mr. Hardin was a HVAC Contractor owning and operating...
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Paul K. Neumayer
January 4, 1940 - November 16, 2012
Paul K. Neumayer, age 72, of Parma, passed away Friday, November 16, 2012 at Seasons of Life Hospice Residential Center in Parma.
He was born in Munich, Germany moving to the US in 1958.
Mr. Neumayer served in US Army 1962-1965.
He worked as a tool and die maker, retiring from General Motors in 2008 after 33 years of service. Paul was a member of St. Ignatius Catholic Church, Cleveland along...
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Larry E. Slagle
November 15, 2012
Larry E. Slagle, age 60, of Olmsted Falls passed away Thursday November 15, 2012 at Southwest General Hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Washington County, VA. He had resided in Olmsted Falls most of his life.
Mr. Slagle had worked as an electrician for many years.
He truly enjoyed the great outdoors, especially gardening, fishing, hunting, camping and cooking over the BBQ .
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Ruth B. Tisza
November 14, 2012
Ruth B. Tisza (nee Bischoff), age 81, of Elyria and formerly of North Ridgeville and Fairview Park, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 at Southwest General Hospice, Strongsville.
Ruth was born December 21, 1930 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Edward and Helen (nee Hinkle) Bischoff. She married William K. Tisza on August 22, 1953 and he survives.
Also surviving is a son, Jeffery (Carol)...
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Janet G. Johnson
December 1, 1929 - November 12, 2012
Janet G. Johnson (nee Hensley), age 82, a resident of Avon for the past 16 years and formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2012 at her home under the care of New Life Hospice.
Janet was born December 1, 1929 in Rita, WV to the late John and Orlena (nee Stallard) Hensley. She married Bernard H. Johnson on April 19, 1948 and he lovingly survives.
Also left to cherish...
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Carl L. Farmer
January 1, 1931 - November 9, 2012
Carl L. Farmer, age 81, passed away Friday, November 9, 2012 at the Southwest General Residential Hospice Center in Strongsville after a long illness.
He was born on January 1, 1931 in Hebbertsburg, TN and grew up in Crossville, Tennessee. Carl has lived in Strongsville for the past 4 years after moving from Elyria where he had lived most of his life.
Carl worked in the shipping and receiving...
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Joy Elizabeth Kidd
November 6, 2012
Joy Elizabeth Kidd (nee Exline), age 52, of Elyria, died suddenly on Tuesday morning, November 6, 2012 at EMH Regional Medical Center.
Joy was born May 29, 1960 in Berea. She married her loving husband of 22 years, Robert Kidd, on January 17, 1991 and he survives.
Also left to cherish her memory is her father, James Exline, Grafton; son, Jeremy David Jason, Columbus; granddaughter, Chanthy...
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Ruth Delk
August 30, 1924 - November 5, 2012
Ruth Delk, age 88, of North Ridgeville and formerly of Oberlin, passed away quietly on Monday evening, November 5, 2012 at Center Ridge Health Campus, North Ridgeville.
Born August 30, 1924 in Detroit, MI to the late Brighton Slaughter and Lucile Williams, Ruth was the wife of Warren Delk. He passed from this life on February 27, 2010.
Her daughters, Janet and Barbara, son, Gregory, and a son...
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Charles V. Tubbesing
November 2, 2012
Charles Vernon Tubbesing, 94, of Fort Myers, FL formerly of Avon, passed away November 2, 2012 in Fort Myers.
Charles was a 2nd Lieutenant, in the Air Corp trained as a Bombardier pilot for WWII. He was an avid reader who especially loved books about WWII. He had a passion for planes that stayed with him his entire life. He worked as an accountant for Mobil Oil Corp. before retiring in 1982....
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Doris Ann Kress
October 30, 2012
Doris Ann Kress (nee Wardeberg), age 73, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at Southwest General Residential Hospice Center in Strongsville.
She was born in Barnesville, Minnesota and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 13 years, moving from Columbia Station where she lived for 26 years.
Doris worked as a secretary for Columbia Middle School for 10 years...
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Mary B. Caruso
November 11, 1924 - October 28, 2012
Mary B. Caruso, age 87, died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at Arden Courts Assisted Living in Westlake where she had resided for the past year. She previously resided in North Ridgeville for 42 years.
She was born November 11, 1924 in Greensburg, PA to the late Calogero and Lucia (nee Palachino) Bognano. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Dominic, Concetto, Samuel and John Bognano.
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Dale C. Linden
March 1, 1955 - October 26, 2012
Dale C. Linden, age 57, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, October 26, 2012 at his home following a brief illness.
He was born in Elyria and had been a lifelong resident of North Ridgeville.
Dale was employed as a mechanic with Republic Services for 34 years.
He enjoyed spending time with his family who describe him as a good guy with a jolly soul. Dale will be lovingly remembered for...
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Marie T. Sanders
October 25, 2012
Marie T. Sanders (nee Costantino), age 84, of Rocky River, passed away Thursday, October 25, 2012 at Westlake Village Care Center, following a long illness.
She was born in Clairton, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Rocky River for the past 56 years. She formerly resided in North Ridgeville.
She worked for Marshall Drug which became Cunningham's and later worked for Gary Drug which is...
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Frank Mervin "Merv" Whalen
January 14, 1933 - October 25, 2012
Frank Mervin Whalen, age 79, of North Ridgeville, passed away at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph on Thursday, October 25, 2012 following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Mt. Sterling, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 65 years.
Frank served in the US Marines during the Korean War.
He worked as a forklift operator for York International for many...
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Earline Burgett
October 23, 2012
Earline Burgett (nee Bennett), age 77, of North Ridgeville, passed away Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at St. John Medical Center, Westlake following a sudden illness.
She was born in Marshall County, Alabama and had been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 40 years, moving from Cleveland.
Earline enjoyed crossword puzzles and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her husband of...
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Donald Banig
October 20, 2012
Donald W. Banig, age 79, passed away at Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville on October 20, 2012, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on September 13, 1933 in Bellaire, Ohio and has lived in North Ridgeville for 40 years, moving from Cleveland.
Donald worked as a forklift operator for Goodyear Tire and Rubber before retiring in 1995, after 38 years of service.
He found enjoyment in...
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Max Litz
September 15, 1930 - October 19, 2012
Max Litz, age 82, passed away at Falling Water Nursing Center in Strongsville on Friday, October 19, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Max was born on September 15, 1930 in Germany. He worked as a Hydraulic Engineer for Lester Engineering for many years before beginning his own company, Litz Rebuild. During his youth in Germany, Max was an accomplished athlete, playing semi-pro soccer. He was...
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Alan Krzewinski
December 1, 1947 - October 19, 2012
Alan Krzewinski, age 64, of North Ridgeville, died Friday morning, October 19, 2012 at his home. Alan was born December 1, 1947. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bertha. Alan married Sandra (nee Bucha) on March 15, 2001 and she survives.
Also surviving are his sisters, Diane (Joe) Eberle and Betty (Bill) Mickey; brother, Ron (Joan) Kris; and several nieces and nephews. He was also...
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John D. Gurcze
March 29, 1944 - October 18, 2012
John D. Gurcze, age 68, of Elyria, died Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He was born March 29, 1944 in Cleveland to the late Arnold and Mary (nee Sowa) Gurcze. John married Patricia (nee Marion) on April 8, 1967 in Cleveland and she lovingly survives.
Also left to cherish his memory are his three sons and their wives, John Jr. and Traci Gurcze of Cleveland, Michael and...
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Clarence W. "Butch" Dunham
August 5, 1940 - October 17, 2012
Clarence W. "Butch" Dunham, age 72, passed away at his home in North Ridgeville on October 17, 2012, following a lengthy illness.
Butch was born on August 5, 1940 in Berea and has lived his entire life in North Ridgeville.
He was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria.
Butch enjoyed watching NASCAR races, woodworking, and being a true lover of the summer months, the warm weather would...
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Tammy L. Townsend
March 4, 1967 - October 14, 2012
Tammy L. (nee Bailey) Townsend, age 45, of Wellington, passed away surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 14, 2012 at the Ames Family Hospice House, Westlake,
Tammy was born March 4, 1967 in Elyria. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Harry L. Townsend Jr.
Cherishing her memory are her beloved children, Amanda, Michael and Danielle Townsend, all of Wellington; grandson,...
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William "Bill" Pilot
October 12, 2012
William M. "Bill" Pilot, age 64, of West Salem, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at Samaritan Regional Health System, Ashland following a sudden illness.
He was born in Cleveland and had been a resident of West Salem since 1992 moving from North Ridgeville.
Bill worked as a supervisor for Dylon Industries in Cleveland for over 30 years. He was currently working in maintenance for US Cotton...
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Lena A. Warner
October 12, 2012
Lena A. Warner (nee Turcich), age 96, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, October 12, 2012 at West Bay Care and Rehab Center, Westlake.
She was born in Farrel, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1957.
Lena worked as a cook for Howard Johnson in North Ridgeville for 25 years, retiring in 1986.
She was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church and active with the...
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David L. Taylor
October 12, 2012
David L. Taylor, age 65, of Eaton Twp., passed away on Friday, October 12, 2012 at his home, after an 18 month battle with brain cancer.
He was born in Berea and had been a resident of Eaton Twp. for 42 years moving from Columbia Station.
He served in the US Army stationed in Italy during the Vietnam War era.
He worked as a machinist at Van Dorn Demag and Nordson for many years. He also...
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Richard Miller
October 11, 2012
Richard C. Miller, age 82, of North Ridgeville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 11, 2012 at his home.
He was born in Geneva and had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1970 moving from Olmsted Falls.
He served in the US Air Force during the Korean War.
Richard worked for Cleveland LTV Steel and retired in 1995.
He was an avid sports fan and was a longtime supporter and coach...
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Edward F. Vitalie
March 23, 1936 - October 10, 2012
Edward F. Vitalie, age 76, of Elyria, died Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at the New Life Hospice Residence in Lorain. He was born March 23, 1936 in Johnstown, PA to the late Anthony and Evelyn (nee Rhoades) Vitalie. He married Rosaline A. Monteleone July 15, 1958 and she lovingly survives.
Also surviving is his daughter, Rosemarie (Ronald) Newbraugh, Elyria; grandchildren, Michael, Nicole and...
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Joanne Sue Whitten
October 9, 2012
Joanne Sue Whitten (nee Resko), age 55, of Elyria, passed away suddenly Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at her home.
She was born in Elyria, grew up in North Ridgeville but spent most of her adult life in Elyria.
Joanne worked as a receptionist for RW Beckette for 12 years and in customer service for Riddel in Elyria.
She was a member of Al-Anon and St. Peter Church in North Ridgeville where she was...
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Marie L. Klein
May 23, 1922 - October 9, 2012
Marie L. Klein (nee Gilgenbach), age 90, passed quietly away on October 9, 2012 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake.
She was born on May 23, 1922 in North Ridgeville, and has lived in Westlake for the past 44 years, moving from California and North Ridgeville.
Marie was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville, and was the organist there for many years, as well as St....
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Lucille R. Kelty
May 23, 1918 - October 9, 2012
Lucille R. Kelty, (nee Kubik), age 94, entered into rest on October 9, 2012 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake after a lengthy illness.
She was born on May 23, 1918 in Cleveland Ohio and has been a resident of North Ridgeville for the past 6 years, moving from Parma.
Throughout her life, Lucille donated her time to working with the handicapped. In her free time, she enjoyed golfing,...
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