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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 2009
Page
8
Robert W. Smith, 81, of LaGrange, died at home. Funeral arrangements listed by Blackburn-Dube Funeral Home, Jeni Main, Grafton.
Phillip M. Delfino served in the U S Marine Corps and was an avid youth sports fan. He led Avon Little League as president and umpired for Avon Lake and Lorain Umpires Association for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife Lucille and brother Russell. Visitation April 3 2009 with services April 4 at St Teresa of Avila in Sheffield Lake. Interment at Ridge Hill Cemetery in Amherst.
Everett C Foreman born September 1 1939 in Mason West Virginia moved here 45 years ago after 32 years at BF Goodrich retiring in 1998 as a supervisor He served as deacon treasurer and choir member at First Baptist Church Sheffield Lake He enjoyed fishing hunting and golfing funeral services April 2 2009 at First Baptist Church Sheffield Lake with burial at Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon Contributions may go to the First Baptist Church All obituaries are posted by the family
Gean Spike of Elyria died Friday March 27 2009 at age 92 She resided in Elyria since 1939 and was grandmother to 13 She was a guiding Big Sis to surviving sister Judy Schlesinger and brothers Jin and Irving and sisters Ann and Sylvia Private services were held March 29 2009 Memorial gifts to Visiting Nurses Association Hospice or donor choice.
George T Opalenik 1922 2009 was a lifelong Lorain resident and World War II veteran who served as a Private First Class with the 80th Chemical Mortar Battalion in the Pacific. He retired from Elyria Water Works in 1981 after prior work with Elyria Lumber Lorain Products and United States Steel. Survivors include daughters Bonita Mateka and Cynthia Nibert, six grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Visitation April 2 with services April 3 at St Nicholas Catholic Church Lorain. Burial at Calvary Cemetery with VEW Post 1079 honors. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
Lorain County officials warn that if the sales tax increase does not become permanent, further budget cuts and layoffs may follow. The county has $200,000 rainy day funds left from $2.4 million and real estate fees down by over $1 million, prompting department cuts and jail funding shifts. Sheriff Stammitti reports budget trims and a need to cover workers compensation, with potential deputy layoffs if costs rise.
Frank Gilchrist Sr a crane operator in the rolling mill retired in 1986 after 33 years of service. He enjoyed gardening and reading the Bible and was a Yankees fan. He is survived by his wife Mary and children Alfred, Michael, Alfonson, Johnny, Joseph and a great grandson Isiah, all of Lorain. Visitation April 3 2009 from 11 AM with funeral at 12 Noon at New Bethel PB Church Lorain. Rev Tyrone Holley officiates. Burial Elmwood Cemetery Lorain. Arrangements Brown Robinson Funeral Home Lorain.
William Emory Sturgill Sr born January 4 1922 in Trench Kentucky died April 30 2009 after brief illness in Brownhelm Township Ohio He served in the United States Army Air Corps worked 35 years at U S Steel Lorain coke plant retiring 1984 He was a deacon at West Ridge Baptist Amherst and an Amherst VFW member Survived by son William E Jr and Bonnie infant great grandson Conner Urbansky brother David and Cecil and May Sturgill Funeral April 2 2009 with donations requested to Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky or Stein Hospice Sandusky Ohio Online register at hempelfuneralhome com.
City budget discussion centers on trimming about 400000 more from departments including travel and education. Gibbs and Craig push further cuts while final approved budget of 7 to 4 leaves room for post passage changes. Craig criticizes lack of consideration for his amendments before the vote. County officials note the budget is fluid and can be amended after adoption.
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