Deaths of local figures mark community loss in Elyria area
George H. Christman 78 former North Olmsted police chief died early today at Southwest General Hospital Berea after a two week illness. He lived beside his florist shop on Lorand and served as marshal from 1923 until 1966 when North Olmsted became a city. Survived by wife Esther 77 two daughters two sons and many relatives. Also noted are tributes to other regional residents including Lowell E. Doc Shick and infant Rita Cardwell with funeral details and arrangements listed.
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George H Christman
North Olmsted
Southwest General Hospital
Berea
Christman
Lorand
Cleveland
Eliav
Clague Road
John L Wright Sr 99 lifer of Lorain dies
John L Wright Sr 99 of 2379 Apple Ave Lorain died after a long illness at St Joseph Hospital Torain He was born in Wrightsville Ga and lived in Lorain 32 years He worked as a machine operator at Lorain Cuyahoga Works US Steel Corp He was a member of Midion Baptist Church Surviving are his wife Inez two daughters Sandra Jean of Brooklyn NY and Blaie at fame ad son John Jr at home two grandchildren a sister Mrs Mattie Seymore Torain and four brothers Tames of Detroit Mich Wal ham and Cris both of Philadelphia Pa and Charlie of Miami Browns Funeral Home handling arrangements
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Lowell E
Shick
Plymouth
St Joseph Mercy Hospital
Pontiac
Sullivan
Elvrra High School
Fruehaut Trailer Co
Michigan
Mary Margaret
Laura Ann
Deron
George Hecock Floria
Paul Sick Ashland
Harold Cleveland
Leslie Gary
Zenith Shanor Fisna
Bill Alice Gullett Gratton
Robert Jean
Sheldon Gratton
Bull Hecock
Elyria
Caldwell Mulligan Funeral Home
Garden City
Funeral Home
St Rathael Church
Atakeview Cemetery
Clarkston Mich
John Fee Wright Sr
Apple Ave
Lorain
Cuyanuga Works
US Steel Corp
St Josepn Hospital
Torain
Mr Wright
Wrightsville
Mi Dion Baptist Church
Inez
Sandra Jean
Brooklyn
Cris
Philadelpha Pa
Charlie
Miamala Browns
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Obituaries from Lorain Amherst Vermilion area deaths
Multiple notices report the deaths of Mrs Paul Holloran a former nurse from Lorain aged 63, John Eleanor Bock 77 Amherst RD2, and John D Young 47 Vermilion. Details include birthplaces, survivors, funeral arrangements, and services at local churches and funeral homes.
Obituary notices from Lorain and nearby towns mention several deaths
The clippings note multiple obituaries and funeral details for residents including Mrs Paul Juua of Lorain, Mrs Jonal Clancy of Amherst, Mrs Joan Colemar of Springfield, Mrs Suzanne Sage of Westwood Mobile Homes Park, Mrs Katherine Coghian, and others. Visitation times, churches, and cemeteries listed include Lorain area homes and Elmwood Cemetery, St Joseph Church, First Baptist Church Sheffield Lake, and North Ridgeville Cemetery, with services across several days and funeral homes in Lorain, Amherst, Elyria, Lorain, and surrounding communities.
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Paul Juua
Paul
Anthonette “Artress
Ar Osisters
RK Devin Funeral Home
Lorain
St Stanislaus Courch
Aivery
I Rue
Suzanne Sage
Crest
Westwood Mobile Homes Park
Herst
Vanceson
Norwalk Board OKs 75 Percent Raise and 4 234 Bonus
Norwalk School Board approved a one year contract raising teachers pay by 75 percent across the board plus a 4234 lump sum from a state grant totaling about 198 000 in direct costs and 121 000 grant funding. The raise spans four pay periods April 24 to June 5 and sick leave days rise from 130 to 150 with term life insurance increasing to 8500. Gary Hicks will not retire after debate. vote 3 to 0 with Mike Myers abstaining.
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Norwalk
Board of Education
Gary Hicks
Hicks
Mike Myers
Milan protests General Telephone rate hike
Milan officials urge residents to write letters to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio instead of attending the April 2 hearing in Columbus. General Telephone seeks a rate increase from 62 to 116 percent, and local leaders say they lack time to prepare evidence. Letters should arrive by April 21 to PLCO in Columbus.
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Milan
General Telephone
Commission
Wikel
Glenn Rockwell
Huron
Northern Ohio Telephone
General Telephone of
Ohio
PLCO
S Council
North High St
Columbus
Births Tuesday and Monday list of new arrivals
Birth announcements record several families in Asonto Columbia Station Ridgeville Blyd Adaughter to Maidan Walter Moyer Sherrill and others. Names include James Madshock Metz Reed Storch Maiden Moyer Sherrill Gezz er Kelly and Henry Terry with addresses.
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Sonto
James Madhock
Poplar St
Asonto
Robert Metz
Case Ave
Dennis Reed
Reed Rd
Columbia Station
Gerald Storch
Pleasant St
Ridgeville
Thomas Maiden
Blyd Adaughter
Walter Moyer
Henry St
Lome Sherrill
Carlisle Ave
Extortion and kidnap suspect sent to Lima for testing
Richard J Kravanja 35 of Brooklyn Ohio faced federal extortion charges after allegedly threatening Randolph Hearst to recover his kidnapped daughter. Strongsville police said he also attempted to kidnap Timothy O Smith, son of Arthur and Mrs Smith, demanding a ransom. the youth escaped. Kravanja was referred for psychiatric testing at Lima State Hospital, with trial delayed pending test results. He is held in Cuyahoga County Jail on $100,000 bond.
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Cleveland
Richard J Kravanja
Brooklyn
Ohio
Randolph Hearst
Lima State Hospital
Adrian Fink
Kravanja
FBI
Hearst
Patty
Fed
Strongsville
Timothy O Smith
Arthur Smith
Ridge Point Circle
Strongsvile
Smith
Kravanjas
Cavahingh
New London teachers OK salary pact
The New London Education Association ratified a salary offer from the board of education negotiators. The base salary proposal of 7600 dollars for a bachelor’s degree holder with no experience was discussed, with a joint statement planned for the board’s next regular meeting. Negotiations have been ongoing since December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
New London Education Association
Board of
Rick Weber
NLEA
Weber
Burglaries Foiled as Two Escape in Lorain Break-In
Lorain police report an 18 year old burglary suspect captured as he left 2514 Denver Ave. Two other suspects fled after fleeing from a second story roof. Officer Skodnv fired two warning shots. one fleeing suspect was chased while the other escaped unseen. Police cite uncertainty if a bullet struck him.
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Lorain
Denver Avenue
Polo
Bessie Whitfield
Denver Ave
James Grizzell
Donald Skodnv
Skodnv
Sanduskian man burned by cigarette at home
A 76 year old Sandusky resident, Frank McCafferty of 514 Hancock St, was critically burned after falling asleep while smoking. He sustained third degree burns to the upper body and is at St Vincent Hospital in Toledo. His wife, who attempts to extinguish the fire, suffered second and third degree burns but is in satisfactory condition. No structural damage or furniture loss reported.
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Sandusky
Cgarette
Frank McCafferty
Hancock St
St Vincent Hospital
Toledo
McCafferty
Sandusky Firemen
Ridgeville gas bills rise amid fuel adjustment this month
North Ridgeville residents face higher gas charges as Columbia Gas of Ohio raises the fuel adjustment clause. The average monthly bill, based on 15 000 cubic feet, would go from 269 to 2890 dollars, with a 4 cent per 1000 cubic feet base increase and an 80.7 cent per 1000 cubic feet rise planned for bills rendered May 1.
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North Ridgeville
Columbia Gas
Ohio
Southwest
Lloyd
Three charged after Christmas Eve fight in Lorain
A Lorain jury trial opened for Anna Perchinsky 60 Anthony Perchinsky 19 and Mark Gawlick 20 in a Christmas Eve incident at the Perchinsky home. Police say beer cans sparked the fight with officers, leaving Anthony hospitalized and Mrs Perchinsky with a broken nose.
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Perchinsky
Anthony Perchinsky
Anthony
Perchinskys
Gawlick
Avon Lake woman injured in one car crash near Case Avenue
An Avon Lake woman celebrating her 18th birthday was hurt when her car hit a utility pole in front of 910 Case Ad. Barbara Bannerman of 166 Tomahawk Drive Avon Lake was listed in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital with a possible back injury. Police had few details available.
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North Ridgeville
Avon Lake
Barbara Bannerman
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Police and Fire Log Summary From Elyria Area
Police and fire crews responded to multiple incidents including a two car collision at Barres Lane and West Avenue with no injuries, a chlorine leak at the Se wage yreatnedt Plant, thefts including a 97 dollar purse on Went Avenue and a 150 dollar radio, and several break ins and vehicle thefts. Deputies investigated assaults, a 190 dollar home break in on Pratt Circle, and tires and rims missing from Broad Street. Minor injuries were reported in some crashes in Sheffield Township and Rich and Bond Avenue.
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Elyria
Barres Lane
West Avenue
Gulf Rd
Herb
Keundroma
Myrtle Holtow
Dorothy Hamma
Milliam
Middle Avenue
Seventh St Street
Cleveland
Longfellow Streets
Frances Finch
Pratt Ci
JR Dall Ford
Broad St
South Abbe Road
Lorain County
Avon Teachers Reach Agreement On 33 Percent Pay Increase
Avon school board ratified a friendly contract giving 81 teachers a 33 percent salary hike effective Sept 1 raising starting pay to 7750 and top pay to 14298 with 14 years teaching, a master’s, and 15 extra semester hours. Total cost 6000 for one year funded by $61XX state aid. agreement valid until revised.
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AVON
Robert Barnhart
Barnhart
Avon Teachers Association
Milan Council OKs work, pay changes
Milan Village approves biweekly pay for municipal workers under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act setting 26 pay periods per year and a 26 day work period for law enforcement with overtime after 240 hours per period. A safety and beekeeping letter from the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Erie County Health Board prompts discussion on relocating beehives, while the council tables a police training association vote and supports Girl Scout activity signage. $2345 in federal revenue sharing funds are received.
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Milan
Council
Ohio Department of Agriculture
Wilan
Eight sentenced in common pleas court with various suspensions
Lorain County Common Pleas Court Judge Paul J Mikus ordered Jance Dick to six months suspended for falsification in obtaining disability payments and restitution. Suirley King received a suspended 2 to 15 year term and three years probation after pleading guilty to keeping a place for hallucinogen distribution. Other guilty pleas included Marsh al Cook for illicit hallucinogen possession with one year suspended jail and $150 fine, James Cantley for breaking and entering and theft to be served consecutively, Charles R Manning for breaking and entering with two 1 to 5 year terms concurrent, Gary Warnold for illegal hallucinogen possession with six months suspended jail and $150 fine, Richard A England for six months suspended jail and $150 fine, and Stanley T Bakata for theft with six months suspended jail and $190 fine.
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Jdil
Jance Dick
Columbia Township
Lorain County
Suirley
King
Dakota Ave
Lorain
Mikus
James Cantley
James Rd North
Reville
Mansfield Reformatory
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George H. Christman
Dief
Lowell E. Shick
Rita N. Cardwell
Rita Cardwell
Glenn Cardwell
River St
Wake Man
St Joseph Hospital
Toratn
Tony
Aurelia Berlanga Wakeman
Doris Cardwell
Rufus Cardwell
Amherst
Sallie Cardwell
Tennessee
St Mary Cemetery
Wakeman
John Lehmhuhl
Wakeman St Mary Church
Gerber
John L. Wright Sr
Phot
Paul Holloran
Theresa Holloran
St Lorain
St Anns Hospital
Elyma Remorial Hospital
Holloran
Erhart
Cyril and Methodius Church
Ceely Guild of
Louis Reising
Harry
Ella Jackman
West
Melbourne
Joseph
Hiveen Logar
Michael June Disieno
San Clemente Calif
Andy Pat Hanka Avan
Emil Dovala
Lloysius Rupar
Funeral
St Cyril and Methodius Church
Holy Cross Cemetery
Bock Service
John Eleanor Bock
North Ridge Road
Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ
Hempel Funeral
Brownhelm Cemetery
Bock
Hickory [Ree Grange of
Young Service
John D Young
Sanford St
Vermilion
Fisher Funeral Home
Warren Powell
Trinity Lutheran Church
Resthaven
Gardens
Avon Friends
Fly Lodge
Young
Ford Matar Co
Lorain Community Hospital
Prestwick
Scotland
Naval Air Force
Middle East
Vermilion Amvets
Mary Iee VeMillin
Ronald C
Steven
David
San Francisco
Calif
Australia
Slavik
Clancy
Jonal
Mae
Dennis
Robert
Michael
Garland Funeral Home
Sersines Thursdas
St Joseph Church
St Joseph Cemtery
Clark
Joan Colemar
Correll Ave
Springfeld
Mass
Lorah
Lestec Francis
Darlene Arrington
Tom Johnette Francis
Rose Coleman
Browns
Wesfey T Msted Methodist Church
Elmwood
Wilson
Freeman
Katherine C
Aisin
Coghian
Forman
Walipa
Wis Rathary Palagyi
Bertha Ferman
COLTZ
Mrahemthd
Ee Alesarder
Toteda
Tarai
Church of Ascension
Detrot
Lakewood
All Saints of the Desert
Bard
Ember Wood
SunCity Afzoua Bodh
Payne
Willie Devona Apes
Lordin
Delian Hatere
Carter Funerarie
Cnureh
Harris
Thendare Patrecsaie i
Broad
North Ridge
Ser Tina Terrs
Alice Sears Willan
Vichae
Brgeer Funeral Home
North Ridgevidie Wedney
Memoriam
Lowing
Mondngnett
Winta
Rorita Waryasik
Jac
Chesters End
Warvey C Corti
Ernest W. Setepeter
Evelyn Gilbert
Elyria Memorial
Lorain St. Joseph
Timothy Gezzer
Senecaive Ason
Gregor. Kelly
Allison Ave
Henry Terry
Lima
Lorain Police
Nnb 1
Sanduskian Critical
Police and Fire Departments
Manning
Alene Green
Hel Ave
By Jose Gonzalez
James Ward
Merrytt
James A Meacham
Wiliams St
Agriculture Department
Weacham
Williams Street
Meacham
Erie County Board of Health
Safety Committee
Ed Leveritt
Uelion Council
Common Pleas
Marshall Cook
Charles R Manning
East Ave
Chillicothe Correctional Institute
Gary Warnold
Richard A England
Jaycox Rd
Stanley T Bakata
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