Deaths in Elyria area include Mattey Whitney and infant Hayes
John Mattey 86 of 420 Georgia Ave Lorain died after a short illness and will be buried in Calvary Cemetery. Margaret Whitney 43 of Weedon Quebec died in Florida with memorials to the Environmental Defense Fund. Brian C Hayes 9 days old died in Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital born in Elyria. Private graveside services for Hayes set for Monday in St Mary Cemetery. Burial arrangements by Laubenthal Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mattey
Georgia Ave
Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Kluchof
Lariska
Slovakia
Mattey
United States
Star Junction
US Steel
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
United Steel Workers Union
Holy Trinity Holy Name Society
James A
Mary) Faulk
Paul
John R. Devin
Holy Name Society
George Lawrence
Calvary Cemetery
Margaret
Peg) Whitney
Route 2
Weedon
Quebec
Canada
Glenn Ritter
Dade City
Fla
Gilbert
Frank
Donald
Jean Wilbur
Littleton
Colo
Oberlin
Travelers Rest Park
Environmental Defense Fund
Park Ave. S
New York
Brian C. Hayes
Howard Hayes Jr
E. River St
Cleveland Metropolitan General Hospital
Elyria
Christen
Michael
Howard Hayes
Cotuit
Mass
Austin Atkinson
Geneva
St. Mary Cemetery
Francis Osborne
Laubenthal
Metropolitan General Hospital
Scranton Road
Cleveland
Ohio
obituaries and funeral notices from Elyria region
Multiple obituary items outline Mary F. McNamara 60 of Berkshire Drive funeral and church services in Elyria with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park and survivors including daughter Patricia Kun and son Donald. also notes on George Smith former Elyria businessman, Alfred J. Boden Amherst retiree and other related memorial details and donors to memorial services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred J. Boden
Forest Hill Drive
Amherst
Elyria
Mr. Boden
Lorain- Cuyahoga
U.S. Steel Corp
England
Lorain
June A
William
Robert
Vermilion
Brad
Brett
Lonnie
Bonnie) Dillon
Beverly) Kobza
Wakeman
Agnes Boden
Donald
Grafton
Garland
Walter L. Weston
Delaware Avenue United
Wellington native Elfie Felkner dies after stroke
Mrs Elfie Olsen Felkner age 59 of Texas City Texas died Thursday in Texas after a stroke. Born in Wellington she was a 1938 Wellington High School graduate who served in the Women's Marine Corps in 1943 and 1944. Surviving are her husband George two daughters and a son all in Texas brothers Floyd Olsen of Wellington Orving Olsen of Boulder Colorado and Dr Carl John Olsen of Cleveland Heights and sister Janet Dana of California.
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Texas City
Texas
Wellington
Elfie (Olsen) Felkner
Wellington High School
Women’s Marine Corps
George
Floyd Olsen
Orving Olsen
Boulder
Colo
Carl John Olsen
Cleveland Heights
Janet Dana
California
Notable Priest and Journalist Die Within Week
SOUTH BEND Ind Father John A OBrien 87 renowned Catholic author and lecturer died after pneumonia complications at St Josephs Hospital He taught at Notre Dame since 1940 and wrote 45 books including The Faith of Millions first issued 1938 Ferguson 71 a United Press veteran who covered Lindbergh kidnapping the Elizabeth II coronation and Eichmann trial before his death in Chapel Hill North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
UPI
John A. O’brien
America
St. Joseph’s Hospital
O'Brien
University of Illinois
Notre Dame University
O’brien
Chapel Hill
N.C
Harry Ferguson
United Press
United Press International
News Service
Ferguson
then-United Press
Bruno Hauptmann
War Desk
Elizabeth II
Adolf Eichmann
Jerusalem
Obituary: Doshes W. Hayden 79 of Oberlin
Doshes W. Hayden 79 of 143 College St Oberlin. Survived by wife Dorothy and son John H. Friends may call at Cowling Funeral Home Oberlin 2 to 4 p m Sunday. Funeral 11 a m Monday at Christ Episcopal Church Oberlin. Burial in Westwood Cemetery Oberlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hayden
College St
Oberlin
Dorothy
John H
Cowling Funeral Home
Christ Episcopal Church
Westwood Cemetery
In Memoriam Delores Harold Family expresses thanks to friends and caregivers
The family of Delores Harold thanks friends neighbors and others for comfort and sympathy. Special appreciation goes to Dr De Joke Nery Dr Thurman the staff of University Hospital Pastor Willis Hull and Harold Dicken Funeral Home. Son Alan Harold sisters Eleanor Viola Mildred brother Robert A Karp
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Harold
Pindoes
de Joke Nery
Thurman
University Hospital
Willis Hull
Harold Dicken
Alan Harold
Eleanor Fimo
Viola Nikolof
Mildred
Robert A. Karp
Kindergarten registration set in Grafton Midview district
GRAFTON Midview School District announces kindergarten registration for children turning five by Sept 30, with three days set for April 28 29 and 30 from 9 am to 3 pm at the attending school building. First graders new to the district may register. bring birth certificates and immunization records including four DPT shots three polio one measles and one rubella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grafton
Midview
Birth announcements from Lorain Oberlin and area
Birth notices list a son to Mr. and Mrs. Adalbert TENORIO of 123 East 21st Street Lorain on April 11 and a twin daughter and son to James T. and Cheryl L. GAMBLE of 2817 West Erie Avenue Lorain on April 12. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Kim D. WARNER of Route 20 Oberlin on April 12. April 13 shows Mrs. Samuel J. MASTORO VICH at 4700 Oak Hills Boulevard. April 14 records a daughter to Sam and Karen GRAVES of 4651 Camden Avenue Lorain. Also listed are April 7 Mrs. John DUNLOP, April 3 Mrs. Jeffrey CAPO of Elyria, Timothy KEISMAN of Amherst, John KEELING of North Ridgeville, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Ernest WATERS of Amherst, April another entry for Mrs. Clarence BURNETT, Richard AFFOLTER of Wellington, George SMITH of Vermilion, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. William LINDEN of Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T
Cheryl L. Gamble
Erie Ave
Lorain
Kim D. Warner
Oberlin
Timothy Keisman
Amherst
John Keeling
North Ridgeville
Ernest Waters
Richard Affolter
Wellington
George Smith
Vermilion
Residents seek referendum on New London zoning code
Five residents led by Edward J. O'Reilly will circulate petitions to place the recently passed zoning ordinance on the ballot. They need 58 signatures by May 1 to delay the code's effect and have it voted on in November. Critics oppose a clause that classifies part of the southeast village as industrial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Edward J. O'Reilly
Love punch costs stepdad $1600 jury award
Kenneth A. Halagan was awarded 1600 by a jury against Edward Flowers for injuries from a Jan 22 1979 punch in the girlfriend’s bedroom. Halagan sought 15000 in compensatory damages and 20000 in punitive damages before Common Pleas Judge Floyd D. Harris. Handel's first opera Almira premiered in 1705.
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Kenneth A. Halagan
Bainbridge
North Ridgeville
Edward Flowers
Erie St
Flowers
Halagan
Common Pleas
Floyd D. Harris
Handel
Almira
Ohio State expert urges nurturing kids humor stages
Ohio State University education professor T Tamashiro says child humor reflects development and should be guided by adults. He notes early laughter shows self discovery, then shifts to bodily functions and boundary testing, with teachers urged to steer toward nonharmful practical jokes and projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
UPI
Ohio State University
T. Tamashiro
Tamashiro
Wright convicted in Berea bank robbery case
Earl Ellery Wright, 51, of Louisville Kentucky, was found guilty in U S District Court of robbing the BancOhio Capital National Bank in Berea on February 23 24 and the Bank in North Olmsted on September 1 1979 He held six hostages for 22 hours in Berea before surrendering Wright faces more state charges and a Kenova West Virginia bank robbery case authorities say he netted 12619 in North Olmsted and sought 13000 in Berea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Earl Ellery Wright
U.S. District Court
Wright
Louisville
BancOhio-Capital National Bank
Bagley Road
Berea
Lorain Road
North Olmsted
FBI
Kenova
W.va
Elyria Officer Injured in Police Car Crash Arrest
Elyria Patrolman Robert A. Hood Jr. was injured when Charles Brown backed his car 135 feet into Hood’s cruiser, then fled. Brown, 22, of 1209 Adams St., was arrested after a second cruiser halted him at Furnace and West River streets. Hood treated at Elyria Memorial Hospital for leg injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Charles Brown
Adams St
Robert A. Hood, Jr
Furnace St
Brown
Hood
Furnace
West River Streets
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Man Arrested After Bar Fight at Driftwood Tavern
Vermilion man Mark Bowles, 25, was charged with assault after allegedly biting the ear of Elyria man Clarence Frazier during a brawl at Driftwood Tavern on Liberty Avenue. Bowles held on 2500 bond. Frazier treated for facial lacerations at Lorain Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion
Elyria
Driftwood
Liberty Avenue
Mark Bowles
Clarence Frazier
Courtland St
Frazier
Lorain Community Hospital
Westlake High honors roll students announced
Westlake High School administrators released the list of honor roll students for the last grading period. The 4.0 group includes seniors Phil Callesen and Scott Davis among others. juniors include Debbie Boey and Donna Copeland with numerous names across both levels.
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Westlake High
Westlake
Westlake High School
Phil Callesen
Scott Davis
Dave Decesare
Pat Depace
Jim Doherty
Lee Ferguson
Wade Fricke
Patti Ann Gorss
Shelly Gummere
Lori Hanna
Ka-Pi Hoh
Chris Hoskins
Rich Jankura
Mike Kiessling
Cynthia Klein
Carla Lonbardo
Sue Lueckel
Kelly McClain
Vicky Plain
Mary Rabatsky
Mike Roden
Steve Routman
Gretchen Ruby
Sue Shekut
Lee Ann Shollenberger
Greg Townsend
Laura Winslow
Debbie Boey
Donna Copeland
Wendy Engasser
Chris Gipp
Greg Hodgdon
Jean Linn
Mary Malloy
David Cline
Virginia Prasch
Vikki Swanson
Tom Welsh
Westlake Park Plan Approved At City Council Meeting
Westlake council voted unanimously to seek Community Development Block Grant funds to extend last year’s projects including renovating Clague Playhouse improving streets and developing a park at the Raney Parkway landfill site last used in 1960. Plans call for ball diamonds a comfort station and a concession stand by year’s end.
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Westlake
Raney Parkway
Clague Playhouse
Raney
Elyria Police Win $82,000 Federal Traffic Grant
The Elyria Police Department received an $82,000 federal grant from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration through the Governor's Traffic Safety Office. Funds will cover overtime for traffic enforcement and purchase equipment to curb speeding and drunk driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
The
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Governor's Traffic Safety Office
Ohio Department of Highway Safety
James A. Rhodes
Balloons From School Project Reach Pennsylvania
Ten year old Shellie Jankowski released helium balloons with notes from Windsor Drive, Wind sor School. A balloon landed in Cascade Park New Castle Pennsylvania and Ronald Martin eleven wrote back. Shellie and Ronald plan to meet during summer vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shellie Jankowski
Cascade Park
Shellie
Elyria
New Castle
Pennsylvania
Ronald Martin
Ron
Cascade Parks
Probation violation yields 15 year double sentence for man
James Griffith, 21, of Amherst, had probation revoked for grand theft and robbery after a probation violation. Judge Mikus ordered 1-5 years for theft, 2-15 years for robbery, to be served consecutively. Several others received probation or referrals for pre sentence reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Griffith
Quarry Road
Amherst
Common Pleas
Paul J. Mikus
Griffith
Mikus
Probation Department
James E. Watkins
W. Bridge St
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Gilbert Whitney
Mary F. McNamara
Berkshire Drive
St. Jude Church
Douglas Proeh
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
McNamara
Schlather Insurance Agency
Altar and Rosary Society
Cursillo Movement
Apt
Washington Avenue
Mabel
Grace Smith
Thomas Smith
Maytag Co
Herman
Alice) Hinderer
Edna Smith
Cape Coral
Elyria Ymca
Church of Christ
George Felkner
Curtis Scheuffler Funeral Home, Inc
Ucensed
Clesen
Warvey C. Corte
Ernest W. Scheuffer
Beate
St. Joseph
Adalbert Tenorio
E. 21St St. Lorain
Samuel J. Mastorovich
Oak Hills Blvd
Sam and
Karen Graves
Camden Ave
John Dunlop
Jeffrey Capo
Clarence Burnett
Williamy Linden
Spencer
Stepdad
PTA
Marla Longworth
Man
Daniel Badt
Karen Bennett
Chris Brewer
Tim Brinkman
Scott Buddie
Paul Burkhard
Amy Dilimburg
Molly Day
Dave Devries
Connie Hutter
Cherry Johanni
Stacy Mellinger
Tom Montgomery
John Mulholland
Anne Mulichak
Melinda Mulligan
James Pallas
Kirk Preuss
Todd Rice
Ed Sahli
Heidi Swiger
Tobin Troyer
Anthony Wride
Margaret Young
Wendy Zayac
Lorri Yaroma
Police
Walter F. Jankowski
Windsor Drive
Windsor School
Raymond W. Wren
Lexington Ave
Burl H. Smith Jr
Case Road
Richard H. Rodgers
Law Road
Richard Taranto
Broadway
36Th St
Trailer Park
Brenda McElroy
Gateway Blvd
LaGrange
Keystone
Old Glory Grange
Pomona Grange
Grange Hall
Kelley Street
Ohio Lottery
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