Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

The Chronicle Telegram in Elyria, Ohio

We have 16,378,606 pages in Ohio

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 2003

Page

12

Elyria Man Edwin Yost 85 Dies After Long Illness

Edwin Yost 85 lifelong Elyria Huntington resident and WWII veteran died at ZMH Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He worked as a truck driver for Rossborough Trucking Co. Cleveland retiring in 1982. Survived by partner Beatrice Tanner, children Gail Elliott Ginny Tomcke Denny Randy 9 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and many relatives. Funeral arrangements at Bauer Laubenthal Elyria with burial at Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials suggested to American Cancer Society or American Lung Association.

Edwin Yost George Edwin Yost Elyria ZMH Regional Medical Center Huntington Yost Rossborough Trucking Co Cleveland Beatrice Tanner Gail Elliott Columbia Station Ginny Tomcke Denny Highland Village Texas Randy Reynoldsburg Beatrice Mae Nee Fell) Yost George E Lottie R Lottie R. (Nee Moore) Yost, and A Sister, Georgia Sherrard Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home Chestnut Ridge Road Dalton Love

Death Notice for George Edwin Yost of Elyria

George Edwin Yost 85 of Elyria died Wednesday. Survived by longtime companion Beatrice Tanner daughters Gail Elliott and Ginny Tomeko sons Denny and Rands nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Friends may call 11 am to 1 pm Saturday at Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home Chestnut Ridge Road at State Route 31 Elyria. Burial follows in Brookdale Cemetery.

Yost George Edwin Elyria Simisors Beatrice Tanner Gail Elliott Ginny Tomeko Denny and Rands Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Chestnut Ridge Road Bunaf Brookdale

Elyria elections volunteer Sally Tonry dies at 67

Sally A. Tonry 67, of Elyria, an elections volunteer and former poll worker, died Thursday in Columbus after a four year illness. Survived by husband Eugene, daughters Beth Pavlik and Kathy Eubanks, son Kim Tonry, four grandchildren, sister Nancy Botamer, brother John Mayak, and her parents Anthony and Garnet Mayak. Memorial service Saturday at First Congregational United Church of Christ with burial later. arrangements by Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home. Contributions suggested to Carcinoid Cancer Foundation or Erie Shores Humane Society.

Sally A. Tonry Mayak Elyria Ohio State University Medical Center Columbus First Congregational United Church of Christ Tonry Colmore Club Board of Elections Eugene Beth Pavlik Amherst Kathy Eubanks Worthington Kim Tonry Downers Grove Nancy Botamer LaGrange John L. Mayak Fremont Anthony and Garnet Nee Cox) Mayak Second St. Elyria Dennis Fredriksen Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home Carcinoid Cancer Foundation Mamaroneck Ave White Plains N.Y Erie Shores

Lorain boy faces 13 charges after sexual abuse trial

Four teenage girls testified that the boy touched them in sexual ways in places including a school, a mother's van, and a girl's home. Prosecutors dropped two charges and an arrest warrant was issued for a sixth girl who did not appear. Police expect to detain her when she returns to Lorain. Authorities consider trying the boy on the remaining charges.

Locke Graves Smith Lilly Lorain Robert Poli Dayton

City water project aims for December completion

Moghe said the Ci project should finish by December as crews fix water pressure in southeast and southwest areas. Safety director Roihgery stressed water for fire safety and daily use, funded from the city water fund. Smaller mains are done, larger lines near completion on Clark Street Abbe Road and South Abbe Road. Contact Christina Failure at 229-7129.

Moghe Safety Service Eric Roihgery Clark Street Abbe Road Clark and Broad Streets South Abbe Road Cornell Avenue Baldwin Avenue Christina Failure Collie Chronicletelegram-Com

World War II veteran Richard L Merchant of Avon Lake dies

Richard L Merchant 73 of Avon Lake a WWII Army veteran died Thursday at Good Samaritan Skilled Nursing Center Avon Born in Lorain he moved to Avon Lake 1969 He was a 1943 Lorain High School graduate attended Ohio University Worked as an outside salesman of food products An avid golfer and hunter Survivors include son Stephen B and two granddaughters His wife Betty L died in 2002 Private services will be held at Ridge Memorial Park Amherst Township Memorials Redeemer Lutheran Church

Florence E. Rashke Cashmore Sheffield Lake Avon Qaks New Castle Avon Lake General Motors Hope Lutheran Church Rashke Loretta Krasnevich Millie Kristoff Lorain Janet Rasmussen Roy Rashke Martina Allen Cleveland Beatrice Gass Westlake Harry Cashmore Martha Wright John Cashmore David Bogner Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon American Diabetes Association North Canton Richard L. Merchant Good Samaritan Lorain High School Ohio University Mr. Merchant Europe Stephen B Kissimmee Fla Betty L Nee Burk Charles and Elizabeth Merchant Ridge Memorial Park Amherst Township Busch Burmeister Family Chapel Chilson Sonny” Washburn Navy Air Force National Guard Elyria Emh Regional Medical Center East Lansdowne Federal Aviation Administration Oberlin Washburn Baldwin Wallace College Berea North Ridgeville High School Windsor School Firelands Council Boys Scouts of America Redeemer Lutheran Church Frank S. Harmon Joan (Nee Hand Vicki Metzger Pennsauken N.J Linda Kohl June Gradisek Douglas Glen Burnie Lawrence Trudy Ritchie Akron Charles Washburn Dicken Funeral Home Middle Ave Stone City Chapter No. 324 Order of Eastern Star Amherst Elyria Lodge No. 787 College Park Drive William F. Burkett

Levy Debate Divides City Council Over Police Levy

Council members clash over a police levy after a special finance meeting, with Hill Scidig and Butkowski challenging the decision and Police Chief Rick Thomas defending the plan. The department, 34 officers strong, relies on a permanent levy from the 1970s to fund operations, and officials warn cuts would affect equipment, investigations, training, and a computer upgrade, while promising no drop in police service. Contact Anna Michael at 329-7155 or amichael@hmnicietelegan.com.

Hill Scidig Butkowski Rick Thomas Thomas Gener Ates

Ex Head Start drivers appeal rejected by fifth district court

Nancy Smith and Joseph Allen, both former Head Start bus employees from Lorain, had appeals rejected by the Ohio Fifth District Court of Appeals. Smith, 45, and Allen, 50, received lengthy prison terms after conviction. Attorneys plan further action in state courts and potential federal habeas petitions, citing closed courtroom proceedings and lack of oaths for child witnesses.

Elyria Nancy Smith Joseph Allen Lorain 5Th District Court of Appeals Allen John P. Parker Ohio Supreme Court Smith David L. Doughton Doughton Parker Sun District William R. Baird Lynn C. Slaby Doughten Ohio Public Defender's Office

Vasi recycling plan moves forward in Lorain County

Lorain County commissioners approved an 8600 feasibility study for a countywide recycling and education center championed by Commissioner Mary Jo Vasi. Betty Blair urged caution while Dan Billman noted avoidance of service duplication and job seekers from two firms express interest. Republican David Moore criticized the effort as propaganda and opposed the measure. The panel also delayed a decision on hiring an engineering firm to inspect cracked expansion joints in the county parking garage, with a study costing nearly 70000 and repairs expected to be much higher.

Elyria Mary Jo Vasi Vasi Betty Blair Blair Westfield Shoppingtown Dan Billman Lorain County Solid Waste Management District Bill Grace United Steelworkers of America David Moore Moore Karen Davis Davis

Avon fire station to open with swearing in 16 paramedics

Avon officials announce the new fire station at 36185 Detroit Road will officially open Sunday with a 10 am ceremony to swear in 16 full-time firefighter paramedics. The old Detroit Road site could not be expanded and the switch to full-time staffing was approved July 14. Residents may tour the station at 2 pm after the ceremony and view trucks and equipment.

AVON Frank Root Jr Root Detroit Road Meghan Moravei Chronicletelegram.com

Erwynne’s Mash to perform at Wellington Gazebo Sunday

The Erwynne’s Mash, a Oberlin based Scottish folk group featuring Bruce Erwin, Joanne Erwin, and Emily Erwin, will play at 7 p.m. Sunday in Wellington’s Gazebo square. This marks their second performance with free admission and lawn seating. bad weather moves the concert to First Congregational Church. Further notes cover local education and festival medals.

Erwin Erwynne Bruce Joanne Emily Oberlin Wellington Riverside Ohio Texas Pennsylvania Edinboro Elyria Catholic High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Brookdale Cemetery American Cancer Seciets North Ridge Road American Lung Association of South Shore West Church St Milan Albert L. Broeg Albert L. Broe Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky Shirley Kirk Oak Hill Nursing Home Ruby Tyler Richard & Family Cindy Leise Chronicletciegamoon Chilson I Sonny” Washburn DI Anna Michael Amichae Rhmnicietelegan.com Slaby Beth Whitmore Jack Bradley Bob Taft Bradley Jeff Manning Manning Cleise Dicken Chronicle-Telegram Brad Dicken Bdicken Chrameletelegram Avon Fire Station Wellington Gazebo Beck Center Lakewood Oberlin College Conservatory First Congregational Church Diana May Cinews Chroncle-Telegram East Ave
Search Courier

Search the The Chronicle Telegram Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The The Chronicle Telegram?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication