Slayings of three fast food workers spark suburban crime fears
In Garfield Heights and nearby Cleveland suburbs, three fast food workers were slain within 10 days, including Rocco Buccieri, 27, of Parma, shot at a Papa John’s. Police say two intruders entered the Garfield Heights store, forced workers into a storage area, then into a front area with a safe before Buccieri was shot during a struggle. No suspects named and unclear if money was taken.
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Francis R Kester 74 Elyria died after cancer fight
Francis R Kester 74 of Elyria died at home after months with cancer He was born in Ashtabula lived in Lakewood before moving to Elyria where he resided 20 years He worked as a postal worker in Cleveland He belonged to Elyria Baptist Church and the Disabled American Veterans Survivors include his wife Juanita Darla Kustra Darrell and Gary nine grandchildren four great grandchildren He was preceded by a brother and his parents Friends may call 2 to 5 pm today at Kennedy Funeral Home Geneva Services 11 am Thursday at the funeral home burial in Saybrook Cemetery.
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New Police Officers Added to Department Roster
Dennis Miller identifies four new hires Ivica Brnjic Brad Scott Deena Baker Michael Tanner and Benjamin Miracle from Ohio towns endowing them with various police backgrounds. Brnjic Scott and Baker await Ohio certification while all graduates will undergo 14 weeks of academy and field training before full duty.
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Kofi Annan Named UN Secretary-General Pick
Kofi Annan, an African from the Nation of Ghana, is the new United Nations secretary-general. President Clinton has tapped New Mexico congressman to succeed Madeleine Albright as the US ambassador to the United Nations.
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Two Lorain deaths mark weekend obituaries
John A. Roberts 63 of Lorain died Sunday at Hospice of St Joseph Residential Center. Friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Devin Funeral Home Lorain. Further arrangements will be announced by the funeral home. Purple Heart recipient Ralph E Riddlebarger Jr 76 of Avon Lake died Sunday at Bradley Road Nursing Home Bay Village. He was born in Portsmouth Ohio and moved from Toledo to Avon Lake 18 years ago. He was Standard Oil distribution manager retired 1983 Army veteran World War I infantry captain Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He held three Bronze Battle Stars and a Purple Heart. Survived by wife Olga 49 years sons Dean Indianapolis Robert Sheffield Lake four grandchildren sister Janet Jefferson Leesburg Fla. Preceded by parents Ralph E Sr Grace Shonkwiler. Memorial service 2 p.m. Sunday Burmeister Busch Family Chapel Avon Lake. Rev Meredith D Coleman officiating. Private burial Resthaven Memory Garden Avon.
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Lorain cook Mary Bolyos died after long illness
Mary Bolyos nee Kachur 77 of Lorain died Sunday at Hospice of St. Joseph after a long illness. She worked as a cook and baker in Lorain High School and St Peter School cafeterias and volunteered with St Joseph Hospital Auxiliary. Survived by husband Steven J Bolyos Sr son Steven J Jr and three grandchildren. Services Friday at St Peter Church with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Memorials to Hospice of St Joseph.
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Avon Obituaries Highlight Piazza Site Controversy
City notes obituaries on C2 Avon page discuss ongoing Piazza site dispute. AT&T project manager Jason Bradford cited a six week construction window after council approval, but declined comment. Councilman John Eldred reversed his prior vote to pass the Piazza site, while Councilwoman Shirley Piazza Doss abstained in all votes.
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