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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 2003

Page

2

Michael P. Cifranic 54 Sheffield Lake dies after long illness

Michael P. Cifranic of Sheffield Lake 54 died at home after a long illness. Born in Cleveland he moved from Westlake to Sheffield Lake 14 years ago. He worked as a printer pressman at USG Interiors Westlake 14 years and Thomas Packaging Co four years. He coached baseball camped and enjoyed video transfer. He was active with Boy Scout Troop 307 and served as council president 1997 1999. Survivors include wife Gail 31 years daughter Molly MacDonald of Lorain sons Michael J Greg T James C all of Sheffield Lake two grandchildren his parents Michael and Ethel Cifranic Euclid sister Pam Harps Mentor brother David Cifranic Lynnhurst. Calling 4 pm to ? pm services Monday at David Bogner Family Funeral Home North Ridgeville. Roger Cooley and Rev Bill Shomo will officiate. Burial private. Dec 28 2003.

Michael P. Cifranic Sheffield Lake Cleveland Westlake Cifranic USG Interiors Thomas Packaging Co Gail (Nee McCrody Molly MacDonald Lorain Michael J Greg T James C Michael Ethel Nee Biro) Cifranic Euclid Pam Harps Mentor David Cifranic Lyndhurst David Bogner Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville Roger Cooley Bill Shomo

Obituary: Gladys Wurtz of Oberlin Dies after Long Illness

Gladys Ruth Wurtz 84 of Oberlin in Wellington died Friday at Elms Nursing Home after a long illness. Born Beaver Falls Pa she lived in Oberlin and Wellington all her life. She worked as an inspector at Rockwell for 30 years retiring in 1982. Survived by son Harold Wellington daughters Margaret Saeger Buffalo NY Carol Palmer Oberlin 11 grandchildren 22 great grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Sisters Dorothy Street Massillon and Ann Koegler Philadelphia Pa. Preceded by husband Harold Earl Wurtz parents Frank and Ada Grunden a brother Frank and sister Alice. Visitation 10 11 a.m. Tuesday at Cowling Truman Funeral Home Wellington private burial Rose Hill Memorial Park Massillon. Memorials to First United Church of Wellington 127 Park Place Wellington 44090.

Gladys Ruth Wurtz Oberlin Elms Wellington Beaver Falls Rockwell Wurtz First United Methodist Church Wellington Eagles Harold Margaret Saeger Buffalo N.Y Carol Palmer Ann Koegler Philadelphia Harold Earl Wurtz Frank Ada Nee Bush) Grunden Alice Cowling-Truman Funeral Home Herrick Ave Rose Hill Memorial Park Massillon First United Church of Wellington Park Place

Annie Farais obituary notices Lorain resident dies at 78

Annie Farais nee Neely 78 of Lorain died Friday at Community Health Partners Born in Centerville Tennessee she lived in Lorain since 1948 She worked as a secretary at the Pentagon then as a Head Start and Lorain Schools cafeteria worker retired 1988 Survived by husband Martin a son Michael a daughter Nancy Reardon four grandchildren a great grandchild brothers and sisters and a host of nieces and nephews Friends may call 4 to 8 pm Monday at Gluvna Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel 3224 Broadway Ave Lorain Services 10:30 am Tuesday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Burial in Calvary Cemetery Lorain Mass 11 am Tuesday celebrated by Rev David Novak

Annie Farais Nee Neely Lorain Community Health Partners Centerville Tenn Pentagon Head Start Holy Trinity Catholic Church Farais Martin Michael Nancy Reardon Dee Cee Neely Columbia, Tenn Bernice Proffitt Columbia Katherine Neely Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Broadway Ave Elyria Ave David Novak Win Shirley James Geraldine Lasky Elyria Mildred Halasz Shelton Wash Kathryn Kenzik Stella Nee Gawik) Lasky Helen Nee Jasinski) Skodney-Lasky John Susan Nee Sim) Lasky John R. Lasky Jacqueline J. Poprock Maringer Gluvna-Shime-Hromada Funeral Chapel

Lorain man longtime blacktop owner dies at 75

Jack Lloyd Northrup Sr. of Lorain dies after a year long illness at home. He started Jack Northrup Blacktop, formerly worked at Thew Shovel, and was a Lorain Moose Club member. Survived by fiancée Patsie Farley, son Jack Jr, daughters Jill Haglund and Penny Northrup-Hovinett, 12 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and brother Carl. Funeral services Monday at Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home after calling hours 2 to 4 PM.

Jack Northrup Thew Shovel Lorain Northrrup Jack Jr Colorado Jill Haglund Florida Penny Northrup-Hovinett Carl Rusty Northrup Freda Nee Foust Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home Broadway

Thompkins Sr Jane G rv of Elisa dies. survivors named

Jane G Thompkins Sr died leaving husband Dolores DiFrancesco and children Judith VanDyne Jennifer Pene Walter C Thompkins Jr Ray Gary Douglas a sister Leona Thompkins and several nephews and nieces Friends may call 2 to 5 p m Sunday at Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home Chestnut Ridge Road and State Route a7 Elyria. The funeral home will announce further arrangements.

Jane Elisa Dolores DiFrancesco Judith VanDyne Jennifer Pene Walter C., Jr Ray Gary Douglas Leona Thompkins Foends Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home Chestnut Ridge Road Elyria

Obituary notice for Roy J Wensink in Florida

Roy J Wensink died in Sarasota on December 15, 2003. He was the beloved brother of Donald H and Mary Coletta Schmott and Theodore, with stepbrother Robert Mescal in Charlotte. A memorial Mass will be held at St Brendan's Church North Olmsted on Monday December 29 2003 at 7 30 pm.

Wensink Roy J Sarasota Donald H Lois Mary Coletta Schmott Richard Theodore Pamela Port Ritchie Robert Mescal Charlotte St Brendan's Church Brendan Lane North Olmsted

Death notice for Ilea A Jezewski of Elyria

Ilea A Jezewski, 96, of Elyria, died. Survivors include sons Lawrence, Anthony Jr., Thomas, and Joseph, and a brother John Lawrence, plus many nieces and nephews. Friends may call 4 to 7 PM Sunday at Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home on Chestnut Ridge Road and State Route 57. Altar and Rosary Society will pray the rosary at 7 PM. Services Monday at 9:30 AM at the funeral home, followed by a 10 AM Mass at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Burial at St Mary’s Cemetery, Elyria.

Ilea A. Wee Wayzineak Elyria Lawrence Anthony Thomas Joseph John Lawrence Bauer Laubenthal Chestnut Ridge Road Elyna Altar and Rosary Society Holy Cross West Ave St Mary's Cemetery

Obituary: Camino waey Larmino nee Calvutt dies at 87

Camino waey Larmino aged 87 died on Friday. Survivors include daughter Jeannette M Turton and son Nicholas A with nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation 2 to 7 pm Sunday at David Bogner Family Funeral Home North Ridgeville. Prayer service 3:45 pm and Mass 9:30 am Monday at Saint Joseph Church Avon Lake. Burial All Souls Cemetery Chardon. Condolences at www davidbognerfamily funeralhome.com.

Waey Larmino Calvutt Jeannette M. Turton Nicholas A David Bogner Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville Saint Joseph Catholic Church Avon Lake All Souls Cemetery Chardon Davidbognerfamily Funeralhome

Davis Sr Thomas Ricky Davis Sr 54 Dies Friday

Thomas Ricky Davis Sr 54 died Friday Survivors include wife Linda nee Doring sons Thomas Mantua and Carlos daughters Diane Ennemoser and Pegsy Betts parents Euel and Viva Lee Davis brothers Gary Ted and Carlos Davis Friends may call 2 to 5 oz Sunday at David Bogner Family neral Home 26625 Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville services 11 a.m. Monday Burial in Butternut Ridge Cemetery Eaton Township View www davidbognerfamily

Davis Thomas Ricky” Davis Linda Butternut Ridge Cemetery Eaton Township Davidbognerfamilyfuneralhome

Lorain man Albert Lasky 76 dies after brief illness

Albert J. Lasky 76 of Lorain died Friday in EMH Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. A Lorain High School graduate, he worked 42 years in shipping at U.S. Steel Lorain Works before retiring in 1986. Survivors include stepdaughters, a brother, sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Services are set at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church with entombment at Resurrection Mausoleum in Calvary Cemetery.

Albert J. Lasky Lorain Emh Regional Medical Center Oberlin U.S. Steel Lorain Works Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Lasky VFW Post Sheffield Lake Carol Siwierka Sugarland Texas Sandy Sadowski Judy Greuter Amherst Robert FB. Lasky Helen Truskolaski North Ridgeville Mary Jane Good

Tompkins services for Walter C. Tompkins Sr.

Funeral arrangements are set for Walter C. Tompkins Sr. a lifelong Elyria resident. A Sunday call time is listed at Baver-Lawbenthal Funeral Home in Elyria with Rev. Edgar Anthony of Lorain’s Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Memorials to charity.

Walter C. Tompkins Elyria Baver-Lawbenthal Funeral Home Chestnut Ridge Road Edgar Anthony Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church Lorain Tompkins

Lawrence E. Thompson 72 Greenwich resident dies after illness

Lawrence E. Thompson of Greenwich, 72, died Friday at Fisher Titus Medical Center after a short illness. A Mansfield native, he moved to Greenwich in 1990, served in the Navy 1950 1954, worked 30 years at Mansfield Tire and 17 years at M.A.N.C.I. He was a member of AMVETS Post 26 and First Baptist Church. Survived by Mary C. Thompson, two daughters, three stepchildren, ten step grandchildren, three step great grandchildren, a sister, and a brother. Visitation Monday at Eastman Funeral Home and services Tuesday at First Baptist Church. Burial at Greenwich Cemetery with military honors. Memorials to the family.

Lawrence E. Thompson Greenwich Fisher Titus Medical Center Norwalk Mansfield Navy Mansfield Tire M.A.N.C.I Thompson Robert P. Spreng Amvets First Baptist Church Mary C David Thompson Bellville James L Mary Alice (Nee White) Thompson Friends Eastman Funeral Home West Main St Townsend St Gary Adkins Greenwich Greenlawn

Ardelle Harrington, 89, Elyria resident, dies after long illness

Ardelle E Harrington formerly Stephans died Wednesday at Community Health Partners Lorain after a long illness. She was a licensed practical nurse in Oil City for 10 years and later lived in Lorain County since 1979. Survivors include three sons, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a sister and husband Cecil R Harrington. Services set for Tuesday in Oil City with burial in Sunset Hill Memorial Park. Memorials to charity of donor's choice.

Ardelle F Harrington Stephans Elyria Community Health Partners Lorain Tionesta Oil City Lorain County Grandview Harrington First Baptist Church Women’s Senior Fellowship Club American Legion Ladies Auxiliary United Transportation Union Gordon Daniel Oklahoma City Frank W

Betty J Crist obituary in Elyria

Betty J Crist 81 of Elyria died Saturday after long illness at New Life Hospice Lorain Born Wyaconda Missouri she lived in Elyria 75 years She was an assembler at Moon in Elyria 15 years before retiring in 1933 She was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church and Pace Arrow Club Survivors include sons Jeffrey L of California Gregory J of Elyria seven grandchildren five great grandchildren and brother Larry Wells of California She was wife of Wilbert Bud Crist died 1997 Parents Harry E and Vivian C Wells and sister Sharon Wells There will be no visitation memorial service to be announced private graveside service at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst Township Contributions to Washington Avenue Christian Church Organ Fund arranged

Betty J Crist Wells Elyria New Life St. Joseph Lorain Wyaconda Moon Washington Avenue Christian Church Crist Pace Arrow Club Jeffrey L California Gregory J Larry

Lorain Man Kelvin Guzman 33 Dies in City ER

Kelvin Guzman 33 of Lorain died Saturday in the emergency room at Community Health Partners Born in Puerto Rico he had lived in Lorain a year. He was a carpenter's helper in building trades and survived by fiancée Ericka Rosado and multiple children and relatives. His body is to be sent to Carrasco Funeral Home Humacao Puerto Rico with Carter Funeral Home Lorain handling arrangements.

Kelvin Guzman Lorain Community Health Partners Puerto Rico Anaroque High School Ericka Rosado Kyara Guzman Kenin Guzman Kyrialyz Guzman Kevin Guzman Olga Nieves Hector Guzman Dallisa Agosto Elvin Agosto Melvin Agosto Carrasco Luis Lopez Cruz Ortiz Estella Humacao Carter Funeral Home Elyria Ave

Obituary of Frank W. Spaich 86 of Lorain

Frank W. Spaich, 86, of Lorain, died Thursday after a long illness. A Lorain High School graduate, he served in the Merchant Marines in World War I, sailing to Gulf 671, Venezuela, Brussels, Belgium, and on the Great Lakes. He worked 31 years for U.S. Steel as a rigger before retiring, and was a member of United Steelworkers Union and Lorain Auxiliary Police. Survived by daughters Nancy Curry, Janice Swidecki, Cathy Mahar, Debbie Fadely. five grandchildren. three great grandchildren. sister Maryann Scardami. brothers John, Pete, Bob. sisters Ann, Catherine, Veronica. Visitation 3 to 7 p.m. with services Monday at Dombrowski-Wolak-Riddle Funeral Home. The Rev Dr Linwood Chamberlain will officiate. Memorials to New Life Hospice. publication dated Dec 28, 2008.

Frank W. Spaich Lorain Josephine Merchant Marines Gulf 671 Venezuela Brussels Belgium Great Lakes Mr. Spaich U.S. Steel Nancy Curry Janice Swidecki Cathy Mahar Vermilion Debbie Fadely Clearwater Fla Maryann Scardami John Theresa Nee Erdrich) Spaich Pete Bob Ann Catherine Veronica Dombrowski-Wolak-Riddle Funeral Home Oberlin Ave Linwood Chamberlain First Evangelical Lutheran Church New Life Hospice Abbe Road Elyria

Obituary: Helen Emogene White of Grafton dies

Helen Emogene White 64 of Grafton dies Saturday at EMH Regional Medical Center after a long local life. Born in Gilmer County West Virginia she lived in the Grafton area over 50 years and was a member of Midview Baptist Church. She worked at Worthington Ball Co Elyria for 27 years as an inspector before retiring. She enjoyed sewing quilting and caring for her home. She is survived by Joanne Dunlap of Sommerset Kentucky Patricia Yeager of Grafton six grandchildren nine great-grandchildren sisters Gwen Postalwait Mineral Wells West Virginia and Cathleen Moyers Wellington. She was preceded in death by husband Denver E a daughter Mildred White brothers Roland and Robert Moore and sister Frankie Parks. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Blackburn Duke Funeral Home. Services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at Midview Baptist Church. Burial 2 p.m. Wednesday at Crooked Fork Cemetery Braxton County West Virginia.

Helen Emogene White Grafton Emh Regional Medical Center Gilmer County W.va Midview Baptist Church Patricia Yeager Gwen Postalwait Mineral Wells Cath Leen Moyers Wellington Denver E Mildred White Roland Robert Moore Frankie Parks Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home Main St State Route Eaton Township Tim Mayo Frank Gdor Crooked Fork Braxton County

Edwin Hacke 88 Amherst native ex U.S. Steel engineer dies

Edwin Henry Hacke 88 of Amherst died Friday after a short illness. Born in Lorain he lived in Amherst since 1956 and retired in 1980 after 43 years at U.S. Steel as a stationary engineer. Beloved husband of Veronica Vera and father of Christine Williams. Services set for Tuesday at Hemper Funeral Home with burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park.

Edwin Henry Hacke Amherst Golden Acres Lorain U.S. Steel Veronica “Vera Christine Williams

John Cacchione 98 dies in Lorain after short illness

Giovanni John Cacchione, 98, of Amherst and former Lorain resident, died Saturday at Community Health Partners Lorain after a brief illness. Friends may call 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Gluyna Shimo Hro Broadway Ave Lorain. The funeral chapel will announce further arrangements.

Giovanni “John” Cacchione Amherst Lorain Community Health Partners Gluyna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel Broadway Ave

Joseph Pollock 82 of Birmingham dies after long illness

Joseph Pollock 82 of Birmingham Ohio died Friday at Community Health Partners Lorain after a long illness. A Cleveland native he lived in Birmingham 17 years and worked at Reynolds Aluminum 1940 1976 then Eastern Precision Tool 10 years. He served as a Birmingham United Methodist Church trustee and on the PPR Committee and was a WWII Army Air Force sergeant in the European Theater. He enjoyed Browns Indians and Buckeyes. Survived by Elizabeth his wife of 17 years two sons Gary and Jeffrey five stepchildren two step grandchildren a great grandchild and a sister Elizabeth Wes. Visitation noon to 2 pm Monday at the Church Birmingham with service to follow burial in Birmingham Cemetery. Mormon Funeral Home Wakeman handling arrangements.

Joseph Pollock Birmingham Community Health Partners Lorain Cleveland Reynolds Aluminum Co Eastern Precision Tool Pollock Birmingham United Methodist Church Army Air Corp Eighth Air Force Cleveland Browns Cleveland Indians Ohio State Buckeyes Elizabeth Aurora Michael Scott Hornyak Wakeman Douglas Hornyak Dayton Elizabeth Wes Irene Nee Hornyak Nee Nitroyi) Pollock Theresa Fleck Dennis Henkle Mormon Funeral Home Cooper St

Jones services for Sterling Jones in Elyria

Sterling Jones 70 of Elyria will have services Tuesday at Jones Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church with Revs Dixie Beard Smith and Gary Hearst officiating. He died Wednesday at home. Burial in Brookdale Cemetery. Friends may call 8 p.m. Monday at Carter Funeral Home and Tuesday at the church from 11 a.m. until services.

Sterling Jones Elyria Jones Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church 17Th St. Elyria Dixie Beard Smith Gary Hearst Jones Brookdale Cemetery Carter Funeral Home W. Bridge St

Hardy "Lucky" Holloway obituary in Griffin

Hardy Lucky Holloway 68 of Griffin Georgia and formerly Elyria died December 20 in Griffin Graveside services set for 11 a.m. Tuesday at Brookdale The Rev Carl P Small pastor of Second Baptist Church Elyria will officiate Carter Funeral Home Elyria handles arrangements

Hardy Lucky” Holloway Griffin Elyria Brookdale Cemetery Carl P. Small of Second Baptist Church Carter Funeral Home W. Bridge St

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