Area deaths span multiple Lorain County figures in Vermilion and Elyria
Area obituary items report Cecilia Niemeth of Lorain died after a short illness at Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin with services in Vermilion Maple Grove Cemetery. Charles Hupp of Amherst died from injuries in an auto crash in Zanesville. Daniel Judge of Collins died at the VA Medical Center Cleveland after illness. he had been a longtime executive in Parma and a Norwalk lodge member. Walter Kropf of Vermilion died at Lorain Community Hospital after a short illness. Deborah Hansen of Elyria died at home. coroner links a drowning in a bathtub to a convulsive seizure in Blyria Lorain County. Memorials to various funds and funeral arrangements are noted.
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Cecilia L. “Hon” Niemeth
Lorain
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Frank
Ohio
Birmingham
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Vermilion
Amherst
Charles Lee Hupp
CL. Hupp
Zanesville
John J. Gluyna
Daniel “Larry” Judge
Collins
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Cleveland
Order of Eagles
VFW
Norwalk
Judge
Lucille
Valentine
Shannon Judge
Sandusky
Shawn Judge
Germany
William
Norman
Patrick
Parma
Donald
Elyria
Thomas
Sheffield Lake
Robert
James
Heaston-Gerber
Order of Eagles No. 711
St. Paul Catholic Church
Milan
Walter C. Kropf
Lorain Community Hospital
Axtel
Lake Terminal Railroad
Dicken Funeral Home
H. Richard Bucey
Avon Lake
Amherst man killed in broadside crash near Zanesville
A 48-year-old Amherst man Charles Lee Hupp died at Bethesda Hospital after his car was hit broadside at state routes 16 and 10 north of Zanesville. His wife Debbie Hupp was in serious condition at University Hospital Columbus. The other vehicle occupants, a Coshocton couple, were also injured. Police cited conflicting stories and a stop sign violation as factors. The couple had weekended at Salt Fork State Park and may have been visiting relatives.
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Amherst
Charles Lee Hupp
Deepwood Lane
Bethesda Hospital
Zanesville
Debbie
University Hospital
Columbus
Dwayne Warner
State Highway Patrol
Warner
Hupps
Salt Fork State Park
Coshocton
Minority police to hold banquet in Oberlin
The Lorain County Minority Law Enforcement Association will hold its annual awards banquet on Sept. 10 at the Oberlin Inn. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Honorees are Lorain funeral director Vernon Brown and Elyria businessman Harold A. Jackson. District Justice Helen V. Hull of Pittsburgh will be the featured speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberlin
Lorain County
Helen V. Hull
Pittsburgh
Womanspace East Inc
Prominent Cleveland Publisher Harry Alexander Dies at 71
Harry Alexander, president and co publisher of the Call and Post, former president of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority, died of an apparent heart attack at 71 after recovering from double bypass surgery. Cleveland Mayor George V. Voinovich praised his leadership and friendship. He had served on the transit authority since its 1974 formation and remained on related boards.
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Cleveland (Ap
Harry Alexander
Call and Post
Greater
Alexander
Regional Transit Authority
Cleveland Transit System
Voinovich
Northeast Ohio
Seven year old helps rescue man pinned by tractor
A 7 year old South Amherst boy alerted his mother and neighbors after hearing 57 year old Larry Roberts cry for help. They moved the tractor off him ensuring no rib injury and Roberts was treated for minor injuries at Lorain Community Hospital.
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Boy
South Amherst
Brian MacKay
Annis Road
Larry Roberts
Brian
Marcy MacKay
Roberts
Lorain Community Hospital
Elyria Jr Highs Prepare for About 700 New Students
Elyria schools anticipate roughly 700 first year enrollees across Northwood Eastern Heights and Westwood junior highs. Orientation for incoming students runs next Tuesday with separate half day schedules for each school and a special bus plan.
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Elyria
Northwood
Eastern Heights
Westwood
Elyria City
Peggy Vincent
Westwood Junior High School
Secret tunnels legend fades in Oberlin abolition myths
A historian notes that many tales of underground rooms and tunnels linked to Oberlin College and nearby sites are legends with little evidence. Searches by Professor Robert Fletcher found no tunnels at James H. Fairchild house or St. John’s Church, and the famous jail rescue in Wellington drew national attention without factual tunnel proof.
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James H. Fairchild
Oberlin College
Gara
Robert Fletcher
Fletcher
Oberlin
College
Wellington
Cleveland
St. John’s Episcopal Church
West Side
Pulls DelMess Warsaw and Others Cap Pony Meet
Results of a 46 inch pony pull list top eight finishers and hometowns. Gary DeMess of Warsaw took first, Mike Shaffer of Wellington second, Ben Chandler of Canasa third, Mike Drass of Ravenna fourth, Steve Whitt and Son of Wakeman fifth, Marvin Whitt of Piketon sixth, Bob Clime of New London seventh, Dan Rogers with Team No 2 placed eighth, and Dan Rogers with Team No 1 placed ninth.
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Gary DeMess
Warsaw
Mike Shaffer
Wellington
Ben Chandler
Canasa
Ind
Mike Drass
Ravenna
Steve Whitt
Wakeman
Marvin Whitt
Piketon
Bob Clime
New London
Dan Rogers
Kid Preachers Go to School at Home in North Carolina
Three Strode siblings from McDowell County will be home-schooled after parents clashed with Eastfield Elementary staff over gate preaching. mediator Dan Rodden says agreement largely reached. superintendent unsure. Duffey 11 was suspended on first day after shouting Bible verses and insults.
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Marion
N.C
Dan Rodden
Caleb Campaign of
Chicago
Rodden
David
Robin Strode
McDowell County
Eastfield
David Ricketts
Duffey
Matthew
Pepper
Eastwood
Jim Gorst
Births in Allen Memorial and surrounding areas
A series of birth notices from Allen Memorial and nearby towns lists newborn daughters and sons born to multiple couples. Notable entries include a daughter to Cynthia and Michael Springer of Wellington and a son to Sheri and Thomas Hall of Wakeman, with other births recorded in Elyria Amherst Oberlin Vermilion Lorain LaGrange Elyria and surrounding locales. The August dates range from the 16th to the 22nd with several families named.
Vermilion Offers Adult Study Classes At Vailey View Library
Vermilion registration for adult education starts Sept 13 at the Adult Study Center in Vailey View Elementary School library. Open Tuesdays to Thursdays 7 to 9 pm at 1230 Beechview Dr for free courses in English math reading review GHD prep American Citizenship and English for foreign born residents. Call 967-7185 or 967-5721 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermilion
Vailey View
Beechview Dr
Barnyard Ride to the Fair Championship
Barn workers clock long days earning the title as fair week begins. The group laments arcade costs while lamb selection starts the yearly cycle in March. Some shepherds retreat nightly, others stay on the grounds, and harmmocks and straw comfort the workers during fair week. This work is home to Gott and Eaton.
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Gott
Eaton
Jail escapes prompt security review and cost estimates
Inmates use dormitories due to protective wall shelving. On Aug 8 Jose Colon sealed a jail wall, escaped, and was captured in North Olmsted two days later. Officials consider razor ribbon costs up to 256000 and other security measures as they audit jail sections for vulnerabilities. Colon faces felony charges of escape and auto theft.
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Mahony
Jose Colon
Colon
North Olmsted
Sheriff's
Pursuit of Happiness Not Guaranteed, Boss Warns
The remark notes that constitutional guarantees do not ensure joy or success, urging a realistic view of striving for happiness. No names, dates, or places cited in the readable text.
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Cecilie Niemeth
Corinne Busek
Don
Eva) Burkhart
Frances Kramer
Ft. Jennings
al Greulich
Safety Harbor
Fla
Harry Greulich
Anaheim
Calif
Richard “Pete
Gertrude Gaschel
Julius and
Bert Greulich
Riddle Funeral Home of
Maple Grove Cemetery
Charles Hupp
Daniel Judge
Industrial Lift Truck Parts Inc
Crippled Childrens Fund
Hagles
Walter Kropf
Eugene
Kenneth
George
Bernice) Hartman
Sylvania
Obie
Nelda Niggle
New Port Richey, Fla
Kropf
Rose
Riddle Funeral
American Cancer Society
Deborah Hansen
Deborah J. Hansen
Olmsted Manor Nursing Home
Lora
James Hansen
James M
Jennifer M
Richard
Patricia) Egg
Sarah McBain
Fredericktown
Richard V. Hansen
Wadsworth
Avon Lake High School
Long Floreete L
Eloria
Glenn A
Jean
Tiasm
Ridgelawn Cemet
Lynch Cart
North Ridgenile
Hns
Bogner Funeral Home
North Ridgeville
King Sale
Jasonic Lodge
Banal
Ridge Hil Memorial Park
Taranovich
Hollac
Bogner
Proctor
Call and Post Newspapers
Edward Duffy
Evanston
Edward W. Duffy
OSG Corp
Duffy
Building Materials and Industrial Processing Company
USG
Ottawa
Richard Aubry
Los Angeles
Richard Bernard Aubry
Erroll Garner
Count Basie
G. Howard Spaeth
ST. Paul, Minn
Minnesota
Harold Stassen
Spaeth
State Department of Taxation
St. Paul
State Senate
Senate
National Tax Association
National Association of Tax Administrators
Jeff Mohrman
Stan Kowalski
Donna Guagy
Guagy
Merideth
Colleen McCue
Tricia Keller
Kowalski
Glen Miller
C-T
DelMess
Bob Francis
Bellevue
Dennis Rogers
Monroeville
Jack Dove
Centerbury
Strode
Strodes
MA. 17 & Son
Michelle and
Diehl Selze
NGG
Loretta Carroll
James Frederick
Heather
Cleophis Stone
Teresa Nicholes
Randy Cutip
Penny
Bruce Taylor
Obertin
Laina LaRiche
Virginia
Ronald O'Rei
Lori
Mark Meyer
Kathleen
Gerald Schrader
LaGrange
Ruth
Timothy Shrayer
Elaine
Brian Hawk
Rosemarie
Daniel Paghi
Larry
Christine Sweeney
West Ridge Rd
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