Obituary: Emmitt W. Holbrook of Lorain Dies at 73
Emmitt W. Holbrook 73 of Lorain died Sunday at home after a long illness. Born in Greenup Kentucky he moved to Lorain in 1953 and worked 30 years for Ford Lorain Assembly retiring in 1989 after earlier work at U S Steel Lorain Works. He served in WWII and earned the Victory Medal and Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal. He was a deacon and Sunday School teacher at local churches and is survived by two daughters, two brothers and two sisters plus three grandchildren. Memorials to Special Link. Devin Funeral Home handled arrangements.
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Emmitt W. Holbrook
Lorain
Greenup
Greenup High School
Holbrook
Ford Motor Co
U.S. Steel Lorain Works
United Auto Workers
Church of the Open Door
Elyria
Broadway Baptist Church
Emmanuel Baptist Church
Patricia Heiland
Faye Happel
Vermilion
William E
Paul
Troy
Hammond
Sharon Edison
Ashland
JoAnna Wood
Rio Grande
Ohio
Catherine D
Nee Marshall) Holbrook
Fred T
Eva
Nee Hilton) Holbrook
Ralph
Darlene Holbrook
Mauldin
8.C
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Avenue
Brantford Jr. Lee Brantford Dies at 44 in Elyria
Orville Lee Brantford Jr., 44, of Elyria, died unexpectedly at home on August 20. Arrangements will be announced later by Brown-Robinson Funeral Home.
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Orville ‘Lee
Brantford
Orville “Lee” Brantford Jr
Elyria
Brown-Robinson Funeral Home
Death Notices Jae Stevens Elyria 42
Jae Stevens 42 of Elyria died. Survived by daughters Betty Ware Patricia Clark Lin Cassesilo sons John and George companion James Ma her four sisters and two brothers. Friends may call 109 pm Wednesday at Bauer Laubéntha Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Elyria. Services accounted by the funeral home.
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Jae
Nee Stevens
Elyria
Betty Ware
Patricia Clark
Lin Cassesilo
John
George
James Maher
Bauer Laubéntha! Funeral Home
Chestnut Ridge Head
Funeral Home
Golden heart ends as God calls her home
The obituary lyric recalls a hardworking life and a family loss as a beloved figure passed away. It honors a golden heart and quiet strength while noting the final mercy of rest and peace.
Richard Robertson of Nova dies after long illness
Richard T. Robertson 64 of Nova died Tuesday at his home after a long illness. Born in Rock Island Illinois he lived most of his life in Nova and was a 1955 Ruggles Troy High School graduate. He worked 34 years for Abbott Labs in Ashland retired 1992 and was a lifelong farmer. He was active in Nova United Methodist Church the Nova Lions Club and local government boards. He is survived by his wife Angela Rob son Rob and several relatives. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Nova United Methodist Church with burial in Nova Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday at Eastman Funeral Home New London. Donations may be made to the Nova United Methodist Church Steeple Fund.
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Richard Robertson
Richard T. Robertson
Nova
Rock Island
Ruggles Troy High School
Robertson
Air National Guard
Abbott Labs
Ashland
Nova United Methodist Church
Nova Lions Club
Troy Township
Ashland County Regional Planning Commission
Angela (Babiak) Robertson
Rob
Burbank
Frances Robertson
Don Robertson
Mary Jane Rickett
Laura Ailer
Kenneth
Helen (Shearer) Robertson
Eastman Funeral Home
Main St
New London
Shawn Goodwin
Nova Cemetery
Nova United Methodist Church Steeple Fund
Robert Fisher obituary 56 died after Pennsylvania crash
Robert Bob Fisher 56 of Elyria died Saturday in Pennsylvania from injuries in an automobile accident. Born in Oberlin he lived most of his life in Elyria and was a structural steel designer for Steel Detailing Services Westlake. Survivors include his wife Aimee and son Jim Hunger. Funeral services scheduled at First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elyria with burial at Ridgehill Memorial Park Amherst Township.
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Robert
Bob’ Fisher
Robert L
Bob” Fisher
Elyria
Pennsylvania
Oberlin
Mr. Fisher
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Diaconate
Westlake
Aimee
Bauver- Laubenthal
Chestnut Ridge Road
Second St
Dennis F. Fredricksen
Ridgehill Memorial Park
Amherst Township
Milton Dennison 72 Ironton native dies after sudden illness
Milton Dennison, 72, of Ironton formerly Lorain, died Monday at Ohio State Medical Center Columbus after a sudden illness. Born in South Point he moved to Lorain in 1951 and to Ironton in 2000. He worked as a discharger at USS Kobe retiring in 1982. Survived by daughter Juanita Deaton of Lancaster and several stepchildren, sister Edith Hill, 11 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Friends 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Garland Misencik Funeral Home Amherst. Funeral 1 p.m. Friday, Rev. James Greenawalt officiating. Burial Elmwood Cemetery Lorain.
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Milton Dennison
Ironton
Lorain
Ohio State Medical Center
Columbus
South Point
Uss Kobe
Juanita Deaton
Lancaster
Kermitt
Joe” Dennison
New Russia Township
Diana Edwards
Amherst
Jean Harvey
Kentucky
Sharon Anderson
Phoenix
Ariz
Edith Hill
Ruth Ann
Bruce
Myrtle
Nee Bruce
Henry
Ida
Davis
Dennison
William
Melvin
Willard Dennison
Katherine Dennison
Luerin Webb
Mildred Howell
Garland- Misencik Funeral Home
Park Ave
James Greenawalt
Elmwood Cemetery
Elyria area deaths include Nagy and Vonya residents
Genevieve L N Nagy 92 of Elyria died Tuesday at New Life Hospice following a brief illness. She retired from Elyria Schools as a cafeteria cook and is survived by two daughters, a son, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services Friday at Busch Curtis Scheuffler Chapel with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Jane Vonya Stevens 82 of Elyria died Monday at Amherst Manor after a short illness. She cooked at area restaurants and is survived by daughters, a son, a longtime companion, 14 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren. Visitation today at Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home with services Thursday and burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
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Genevieve L. N
Genevieve L. Nagy
Jane Vonya
Stevens
Elyria
Amherst Manor
Amherst
Douglas
Betty Ware
Vermilion
Patricia Clark
Columbia Station
Lin Costello
John
George
Grafton
James Maher
Allen and
Lillie
Nee Anderson) Stevens
Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral
Chestnut Ridge
David Hockney
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church
Brookdale Cemetery
Lorain Woman Nellie Jerkovich 86 Dies After Illness
Nellie Jerkovich of Lorain died Monday after an extended illness at New Life Hospice Center. A Lorain native and lifelong resident, she was a 1938 Lorain High School graduate and former Bendix-Westinghouse employee and union steward. She also worked at Jerkovich Market and the Jax Store For Men. Survived by nieces and nephews. predeceased by husband Peter, parents Jesse and Ruby Stedman, and brother Lowell Stedman. Private graveside services at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst Township. Gluvna Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel overseeing arrangements.
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Nellie Jerkovich
Lorain
New Life Hospice Center
St. Joseph
Jerkovich
Peter
Jesse
Ruby (Nee Snyder) Stedman
Lowell Stedman
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Amherst Township
Gluvna-Shimo-Hrommada Funeral Chapel
Trial judge limits Vealey plea testimony in homicide case
Erie County Common Pleas Court Judge Ann Maschari ruled Vealey may testify only that she pleaded guilty to homicide, limiting details of her plea deal. Jurors were driven to Vealey Gunnee’s State Street home to aid understanding of forthcoming evidence, but the house was not evidence. Opening arguments start today.
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Vealey
Bradley
Baxter
Erie County Common Pleas Court
Ann Maschari
Gunnee
State St
Maschari
Obituary notes for Halliwill and Young families
Eugene S Halliwill 92 died Tuesday at Hospice of St Joseph Lorain a Wellington resident employed by General Motors until 1972 also worked at Fruehauf Sunshine Biscuit Co He was a member of Masonic bodies and First Methodist Church Wellington Survived by wife Eva 63 years daughter JoAnn Davies son John Eugene Jr four grandchildren sister Jenette Lancis and several relatives Visitation none Friday at First Methodist Church Wellington Memorials to First Methodist or New Life Hospice Norton Funeral Home Wellington handled arrangements Edna M Young 67 of Elyria died Monday at EMH Regional Medical Center Born Mount Holly Spring Pa long time Elyria resident Homemaker foster parent member Asbury United Methodist Church Elyria Survived by husband Melvin 8 daughters Jackie Below Adrienne Williams Donna Cisco Lonnie Owens seven granddaughters six great grandchildren Preceded in death by son Gregory Young four sisters Visitation 11:30 a.m. Friday service 1 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery in Elyria Northern Savings & Loan Co Elyria listed for family funeral arrangements
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Eugene S. Halliwill
St. Joseph
Lorain
Halliwill
Wellington
General Motors
Fruehaugh Corp
Sunshine Biscuit Co
Grafton
Masonic Lodge
LaGrange
Royal Arch Masons
Oberlin
Commandery
Elyria
Order of Eastern Star
Sullivan
First Methodist Church
Eva
JoAnn Davies
Bowling Green
Linda Barnes
John
Chino Hills
Calif
Eugene Jr
Ashland
Jennette Lancis
Detroit
Melvin
Bessie
Edna Youn
Edna M. Young
Emh Regional Medical Center
Mount Holly Spring
Asbury United Methodist Church
Evelyn Windowmaker
Jackie Below
Adrienne Williams
Cleveland
Donna Cisco
Lonnie Owens
Gregory Young
Middle Ave
Lorain County Fair Tests Goat Herder Dreams
Rachel Reid shares that the Lorain County Fair is unpredictable and challenging for goats. The Reid family fell in love with goats years ago after Laura spotted one at a fair. The goats provide milk at home and allow siblings to travel, broadening their experiences beyond peers.
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Rachel
Lorain County Fair
Rachel Reid
Laura Reid
Rodger
Laura
Thomas settles in as Ridgeville chief after transfer
North Ridgeville Police Chief Rick Thomas 46 began duties Aug 4 succeeding Ron Bauer after a long career with the department since 1979. He scored over 109 on the civil service exam and earns about 67,000 yearly. He plans few changes, cites more administrative duties, and notes added pressure with the top job while adjusting to bills and budget duties.
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North Ridgeville
Rick Thomas
Thomas
LaGrange Township
Ron Bauer
Police Department
Teen-age boy killed in drive-by shooting
In Cleveland's Collinwood neighborhood a 13 year old, Raymond Bozak, was shot while picking pears with friends at Coretta's garden center. A blue car sped by, a gunman fired, then laughed. He died at Meridia Euclid Hospital.
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Cleveland
Raymond Bozak
Coretta's
Collinwood
Meridia Euclid Hospital
ACLU Criticizes City Rules of Conduct in North Ridgeville
The ACLU contends North Ridgeville council rules stifle speech Critical of officials while city leaders say the policy bans irrelevant personal attacks The group began review in March with potential legal costs at stake Mayor Dean Hill says she was never contacted by the ACLU and sought talks to resolve the issue before action
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ACLU
North Ridgeville
Zagrans
Steve Behr
Cleveland
Deanna Hill
Hearing Rescheduled for Lorain County Engineer Carney
A pretrial hearing for Lorain County Engineer Kenneth P. Carney was delayed on Tuesday and rescheduled to September 12. He faces charges filed in June including drunken driving resisting arrest speeding and failing to wear a seat belt after a stop in Amherst Township.
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Oberline
Lorain County
Kenneth P. Carney
Carney
Amherst Township
Property values rise and fall across Lorain County districts
Lorain County sees mixed small business value shifts with overall tax impact limited. Kaplan Furniture Brandau Jewelers and DOT Diamond Core Drilling lift Lorain district values while Amherst district gains powered by Master Computer Group Oster Construction and North Coast Cardiology. Oberlin and South Amherst show notable declines amid factory closures.
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Kaplan Furniture
Brandau Jewelers
DOT Diamond Core Drilling
Lorain
Amherst
Master Computer Group
Oster Construction
North Coast Cardiology
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Jayne
Gary
Bill
Jayson
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Iam
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Brookdale
Northern Savings & Loan Co
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Ridgeville
Jason Norman
the Chronicle-Telegram
New North Ridgeville
Marvin Wyatt and Sons Construction
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