Judge James L. McCrystal, Sandusky, dies at 80
James L. McCrystal, 80, longtime Erie County Common Pleas Judge, died Monday in Sandusky after a short illness. A Sandusky native and University of Michigan Law School graduate, he served on the bench from 1951 to 1986 and as a visiting judge until 1998. He was known for pioneering videotaped trials and contributed to child support and probation innovations. He served in the Navy in World War I and was active in Catholic, hospital, and community groups. Burial will be in St Joseph Cemetery following services at Sts Peter and Paul Church. Memorials to several local charities.
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Hayes Ave
Death notice for BODMAN H Carlton of Elyria
Carlton Bodman H 83 of Elyria died with services planned at Laubenthal DeCarlo Funeral Home. Survived by daughters Janice Hampton Patricia Whalen Barbara Dunn Mary Beth Simonson and sons Richard C Robert W and one sister. Visitation today 2 4 and 7 9 p m. Service 9 30 a m Wednesday at funeral home, Mass 10 a m at St Agnes Church. Burial in Calvary Cemetery Lorain.
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Elyria
Janice Hampton
Patricia Whalen
Barbara Dunn
Mary Beth Simonson
Richard C Robert W
Laubenthal-DeCarlo
Washington Ave
SL Agnes Church
Bunal
Calvary Cemetery
Lorain
Charles W
Nina E
Jerry N
Jackie A Collett
Jeannine Diaz
Dicken Funeral Home
Middle Ave
Brookdale Cemetery
Patricia A. Sheffield dead at 57 in Wellington
Patricia A. Sheffield 57 of Wellington died Sunday at Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin arrangements incomplete announced by Norton Funeral Home Wellington listing 370 South Main Street for details
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Wellington
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Norton Funeral Home
S. Main St
Nickolette final journey. Amherst nun dies at 87
Stella P. Nickolette 87 of Amherst died Sunday after a sudden illness. She worked at Lorain bakery and Bendix during WWI, later cashier at Hills. She volunteered at nursing homes and belonged to St Stanislaus Altar Rosary, Polish groups, and veterans’ auxiliaries. Survived by Waek siblings and Nickelette spouse Frank. Visitation today with rosary at Devin Funeral Home. Funeral Wednesday at St Stanislaus Church. burial Calvary Cemetery.
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Amherst
Lorain
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Lorain High School
Central Bakery
Bendix Corporation
Elyria
Hill’s
Nickelette
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Women’s Guild
St. Gertrude’s Lodge 59
Union of Poles In America
Polish American Citizen's Club
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Stanley Wnek
Lottie Cherney
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Rosary Society of
East 28Th Street
Elyria Avenue
Kevin C. Shemuga
Calvary Cemetery
Thomas J. Friend obituary notice from Lorain area
Thomas J. Friend, 68, of Sheffield Lake died Monday at Community Health Partners in Lorain. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday at Devin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain.
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Sheffield Lake
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Lorain
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Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Lorain Bartender Louis E. Wyar Dies at 83
Louis E. Wyar 83 of Lorain died Monday at home after a short illness. Born in Cambria County, Pa, he worked as a bartender at Stone's Grill in Lorain for 30 years. Survived by daughter Judy Ransel of Palmerton, Pa, and friends including the Donald Canter family. No services. Arrangements by Schwartz Spence and Boyer Home for Funerals.
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Lorain
Cambria County
Wyar
Stone’s Grill
Judy Ransel
Palmerton
Donald Canter
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer
Fifth St
Sergeant Steve Hrehocik left Earth after long illness
Army sergeant from the Korean War Steve J. Hrehocik 69 of Elyria died Sunday at home after a long illness Born in Sharon Pennsylvania he lived in Elyria since 1995 moving from New Port Richey Florida where he resided for 18 years He served as a sergeant in the Army during the Korean War and earned the Korean Service Medal with two bronze stars the Combat Infantry Badge the United Nations Service Medal the National Defense Service Medal and an Overseas Bar He was a carpenter for 25 years retiring in 1987 He belonged to St Agnes Catholic Church Elyria and formerly to St Albert the Great North Royalton He was a member of Carpenter Union Local 140 Tampa and Local 670 Cleveland Survivors include his wife Betty Jane 49 years a daughter Patricia Hrehocik a brother and three sisters He was predeceased by his parents Services 7 to 9 p m Thursday at David Bogner Family Funeral Home North Ridgeville Memorials to Kidney Foundation of Lorain County.
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Elyria
Sharon
New Port Richey
Fla
North Royalton
Hrehocik
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Tampa
Cleveland
Betty Jane
Nee Peters
North Ridgeville
David Bogner
Kidney Foundation
Lorain County
P.O
Power Tower At Cedar Point Opens 129th Season
Records describe the Power Tower ride at Cedar Point, a 300 foot tallest free fall attraction. Riders ascend and descend four 240 foot steel columns at 55 mph. The ride is world’s only of its kind, noted by Guinness in its newest edition. Cedar Point opens its 129th season on May 9.
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Public invited to JVS open house in Pittsfield Township
The county Joint Vocational School will open to the public Sunday from 1 30 to 3 20 p m at 15181 state Route 68 Pittsfield Township Teachers will discuss the school 32 programs enrollment and available technology and adult education classes For information call (800) 774 1051.
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County Joint Vocational School
Pittsfield Township
Bi fame from bi Dennis O'Neal and Nancy Gilles-Romer
Dennis O Neal class of 1958 is executive vice president and treasurer of First National Bank in Omaha Nebraska. Dr Nancy Gilles Romer class of 1974 chairs the obstetrics and gynecology division at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton Ohio. Residents may attend the event for 20 dollars by calling the school at 440 366 1775.
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First National Bank
Omaha
Neb
Nancy Gilles-Romer
Miami Valley Hospital
Dayton
Developers map 800 acre mixed use plan near Avon Commons
Petitioner voices concerns about timing of rezoning and ballot confusion as developers Robert Stark and Richard Jacobs propose an 800 acre commercial and residential project straddling I 90 near Avon. City officials expect detailed plans soon. A landowner hints at possible remedies for zoning changes pending legal advice.
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Police Briefs Highlight Street Attack And Drug Case Outcome
In Lorain a 19 year old man reported being assaulted by four men on Pearl Avenue near East 33rd Street, suffering facial injuries and a swollen eye before attackers fled in a green pickup. In Elyria a judge opted treatment over conviction for Michelle L. Rider in 11 deception counts tied to obtaining dangerous drugs, with supervision by probation officers. Rider is the estranged wife of patrolman James Rider.
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Oakhill Boulevard
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Pearl Avenue
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Colin
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Washington Avenue
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Rock Creek
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Elyria Council backs Brown bill as prices rise prompt action
Michael Lotko sponsored a resolution supporting Brown's bill citing local price increases as a problem. Safety Service Director Timothy Coey praised longtime police Captain Thomas Bowen on his 31 years with the city as he retires February 19. The council approved eight new police cars for about 160000 and a one ton dump truck for about 34000, plus a one year health insurance contract with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield for city employees.
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Brown
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Elyria Police
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Elyria City
Amherst considers zoning change and police cruiser purchase
Violations of the ordinance would be a first degree misdemeanor with fines up to 1000 dollars and up to six months in jail. The Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. February 23 to discuss zoning recommendations for Council action possibly March 8 with emergency adoption. The Buildings and Land Committee also proposed rezoning the former American Legion property at Middle Ridge Road and Elyria Avenue for church use on residential land, the last parcel remaining under old township zoning. The Finance Committee approved funding a Crown Victoria for the Amherst Police Department, with an upper limit of 21000 dollars covering transfer, engine package, suspension, and lights, sirens.
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Nance
Council
Buildings and Land Committee
American Legion
Middle Ridge Road
Elyria Avenue
Amherst Police Department
John G. Higgins
City Web page advisory sparks talk of censorship and policy
Minnick defends her community page saying no personal gain and ads fund the site while Cornish defends her and questions Channel 32 rules. Zagrans notes contract lets the administration regulate Channel 32 and warns public access should not host commercial or partisan speech. Minnick plans to inform Max Pages about complaints and clarifies disclaims on endorsements.
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