Elyria Area Obituary Roundup Marks Many Deaths
Obituaries from Elyria and Lorain County list deaths of John W. Degan Sr 68 of Lorain died at St Joseph Hospital after a year illness. Donald R. Loney 45 of Lorain died at St Joseph Hospital after being stricken at home. Albert H. Jacoby 74 of Massillon formerly Elyria died after brief illness. Maureen A Neely 17 of Lorain died at St Joseph Hospital after a week illness. Tammy Hall infant daughter of Kenneth and Mary Hall died at St Joseph Hospital. Betty Ambstaetter 75 Amherst died at home after brief illness. Mary L Grubbs 58 of Lorain died at home apparently of heart attack. Various services and funeral arrangements are noted.
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John W. Degan Sr
Livingston Ave
Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Mr. Degan
Cleveland
The
American Ship Building Co
Maureen A
Reeny) Neely
Fulmer Road
Miss Neely
Admiral King High School
American Field Service
Church of the Reedemer
William M. Neely
Martin T
William Jr
Reidy-Scanlan
Frederick G. Hicks
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Bertha Ambstaetter
Cleveland Ave
Amherst
Hlm. Ambstaetter
Hempel
Robert A. Happel
St. Peter
Death of Lorain Man George A. Huber at 46
George A. Huber 46 of 1877 E 42nd St Lorain died yesterday at Lorain Community Hospital likely from a heart attack after a short illness. He was a Lorain native, Navy veteran, and millwright for U S Steel Lorain works. Survived by wife Elizabeth a son Lawrence two daughters Laura Spanski and Sandra Kunkle a sister and four grandchildren. Harold Dicken Funeral Home sets service for 10 a m with Rev Paul W Kirk officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joh
Carpenter's Union
Carpenter's Local
Catherine
Nee Potega
John W. Jr
Lorain
James
Patricia) O’connor
Joseph
Teresa) Tony
Edward
Mary) Koziol
Thomas
Vermilion
M. Gertrude Pogorel
Allen Park
Mich
Reidy-Scanlan
St. John Church
Calvary Cemetery
Mary L. Grubbs
Georgia Ave
St. Joseph Hospital
Grubbs
Palmerton
Delaware Avenue Methodist Church
Maynard
Raymond
Sheffield
Mike
Katheryn
Mary Thomas
Paul Kirk
Rest Haven Memory Gardens
Chris C. Oeftering
Murray Ridge Rd
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Amherst
Richard C
Andrew R
Victor
Rudy
Eric
Karl
Katharine M
Janet
Kristina
Cheryl Ann
Charles
Henry
Karl G. Oettering
Heidelberg
Germany
Diane J
Mark R. Blinn
St. Agnes Church
Harold Dicken
George A. Huber
E. 42Nd St
Lorain Community Hospital
Elyria
Mr. Huber
Lorain High School
U.S. Navy
U.S. Steel Corp
Elizabeth
Lawrence R
Lee
Laura) Spanski
Calvin
Sandra) Kunkle
Harold Futrall
Paul W. Kirk
Faith United Methodist of
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Popular song writer dies at 74 in Greenwich
Ray Henderson a noted writer of enduring American tunes died Thursday night of a heart attack in Greenwich Conn He formed a famous composing team with Buddy Desylva and Lew Brown producing hits such as Button Up Your Overcoat and The Birth of the Blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwich, Conn
Ray Henderson
Buddy Desylva
Lew Brown
Elyria Jaycees open nominations for 30th Distinguished Service Award
Nominations are open for Elyria's 30th Distinguished Service Award to a man aged 21 to 35 for community achievement and service. Banquet on January 21 at First Congregational Church. Nominations due January 15. mailed to Dick Seward, 142 Preston St. Applications from Tom Hertrick. tickets from any Jaycee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria Jaycees
First Congregational Church
Second Street
Jaycees
John Blevins
Jaycee
Dick Seward
Seward
Preston St
Tom Hertrick
Rose Parade Wins Praise Amid Signs and Spectacle
The 82nd Tournament of Roses Parade enjoyed sunny mid 70s weather as millions watched on TV and in person. A drag-racing car injured six spectators before the start, while protesters clashed with officials over signs about Billy Graham. Florals shone on Georgia and Anaheim floats, with Georgia winning the sweepstakes and Farmers Insurance taking the grand prize.
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Pasadena
Calif
UPI
Soviet Union
Joseph Michael Soliz
Soliz
Lib
Billy Graham
Graham
Kathleen Arnett
State of Georgia
Farmer's Insurance
Anaheim
Disneyland
Mickey Mouse
Pluto
Snow White
Four Democrats aided by party fund in Ohio report
Ohio Democratic Finance Committee chair Paul F. Ward reported receipts of 87 929 51 with 31 145 from a fundraising dinner and expenditures of 86 980 leaving 949 51 for state headquarters maintenance. Gov elect Gilligan received 25 000. Metzenbaum 5 000. several state reps and others received smaller sums. 51630 was transferred to the Democratic State Executive Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
UPI
Ohio Democratic Finance Committee
Paul F. Ward
John J. Gilligan
Lucas County
Democratic Executive Committee
Ward
Democratic State Executive Committee
Births at Elyria Memorial Hospital Highlight Dads and Daughters
A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Abe McElya at 143 Taft St and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Mark Pierce of 258 Pasadena Ave. Randy Poley lists 54 N Central Dr Lorain. Jackie Summers at 127 Deni Son Ave and Jon Sullivan at 855 Hartford Dr welcome newborns. A son to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wahl of 512 Willow Park Dr and Michael Smith at 43008 Emerald Dr. A son to Mr. and Mrs. William Dippel of 626 Georgetown Ave and Edward Brown at 130 Larkmont Dr.
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Mark Pierce
Pasadena Ave
Randy Poley
N. Central Drive
Lorain
Jackie Summers
Denison Ave
Jon Sullivan
Hartford Drive
Kenneth Wahl
Willow Park Drive
Michael Smith
Emerald Drive
William Dippel
Georgetown Ave
Edward Brown
Larkmont Drive
Local Births and Engagements Noted in Amherst Lorain
Amherst events report births and engagements with names Carl Ostrander of 441 Florida Ave Lorain and a Ford 4 son to Mr and Mrs Thomas Jordan RD 1 Wakeman noted on Wednesday and Friday in community notices.
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Mrs
Carl Ostrander
Florida Ave
Lorain
Local births and residents listed in Lorain area notices
A string of names and addresses appears with birth announcements and residents in Lorain and nearby towns. Entries include George Andrijovyh Norman Nisenboom Robbie Hall Dan Hayden Arthur Dayton Liam Walbom Timothy Patterson Liam Weber and Clem Cook among others with street addresses throughout Lorain Amherst Sheffield Lake Avon Lake and Strongsville.
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Norman Nisenboum
Missouri Ave
Robbie Hall
Hamilton Ave
John Levar
N. Leavitt Rd
Amherst
Dan L Hayden
Howell St
Sheffield Lake
Arthur Dayton
East Erie Ave
Nor McFadden
Utah trooper shot as gunmen flee in stolen car
Utah Highway Patrolman Robert Low 38, of Monticello, was shot in the back while jumping from his patrol car to escape two assailants during a car theft stop. The two suspects, John Dudley 20 and William Tyson 21, were arrested in Colorado after a high speed pursuit and are jailed on assault charges. Low, treated at Monticello Hospital, was listed in serious condition. A separate incident report notes a firebomb incident at 421 Henry St, causing no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monticello, Utah
UPI
Utah
Robert Low
Monticello
Cortez
Colo
Montezuma
John Dudley
Wisconsin
William Tyson
Yuma
Aziz
Low
Canyonlands National Park Road
Roger Hartman
Maria
Boise
Idaho
Hartman
Weather outlook with mixed precipitation across regions
Variable clouds bring snow flurries possible today with highs in the 40s south and 30s elsewhere. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with lows in the 30s and upper 20s. Tomorrow rain likely in the south and central zones with snow mixing to rain in the north and highs in the 30s north and 40s south. Monday showers south and rain or snow north with colder air.
Elyria Tavern Hit With 21 Day Liquor Suspension
The Ohio Department of Liquor Control orders Ron's Tavern at 200 Blake St Elyria closed for 21 days from noon January 16 to noon February 6 for selling malt liquor after legal closing hour. Rose Bates operates the tavern.
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Elyria
Ohio Department of Liquor Control
Ron's Tavern
Blake St
Rose Bates
Fire at Wakanoura seaside hotel kills 15 guests
A blaze swept a seaside resort hotel in SHIN WAKANOURA during New Year celebrations. Fire defense HQ reported 15 dead and 11 injured, five seriously, as guests were unable to escape.
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Shin Wakanoura
Japan
UPL
Wakanoura Fire Defense Headquarters
Weather notes show brisk winds and light snow flurries
The forecast calls for south to southwest winds of 15 to 25 knots today, diminishing tonight. Mostly cloudy conditions with a chance of snow flurries mainly during the day.
Midland Title names Harold H Bird regional vice president
Harold H Bird has been promoted to regional vice president of Midland Title Security Inc. He will oversee all Midland Title offices in Lorain, Erie and Huron Counties and help develop new facilities. Bird joins from Elvira Midland Title and has 18 years in title insurance with prior roles in Medina, Cleveland, Akron and Elyria. He and his wife Ursula reside in Avon.
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Harold H Bird
Midland Title Security, Inc
Robert J. Swadey
Bird
Elvrra Midland Title
Midland Title
Lorain
Erie
Huron
Midland
Ohio
Louisville Title Insurance Co
Medina
Seaway Title Insurance Co
Cleveland
Akron
Elyria
Accident victim improves after Dec crash near Elyria
Critically injured in a December 3 auto crash, 36 year old Mrs Carol Waltz of 408 West Eighth Street has been removed from ICU to poor condition. She was rescued from a burning car by C Allen Smith of Columbia Station after it crashed into a bridge abutment near Root Road.
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Carol Waltz
Eighth St
Elyria Memorial Hospital
John Waltz
J.C. Penney Co
Midway Mall
C. Allen Smith
Royalton Rd
Columbia Station
Chestnut
Ridge Road
Root Road
Smith
Waltz
Stolen Musical Equipment From Hy ria Home
Police report a total of 850 dollars in electronic music gear was taken from Ernest Hill of 513 Eastern Heights Blvd. The theft happened between 7 15 p m and 8 30 p m last night via an overhead garage door. Items missing include a 700 dollar amplifier a 125 dollar electric guitar and a 25 dollar sound effects box. Other items in the room were left untouched.
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Hiyria
Ernest Hill
Eastern Heights Blvd
Hill
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Maureen Neely
Donald R. Loney
Packard Ave
Mr. Loney
Lora
Ohio Edison Co
Loney
First United Presbyterian Church
Sally
Nee Bohash
Debra Ann
Patricia Lynne
Darlene
Renee
Teresa
Warren
Russell A
Robert
Anna Easterday
Glenn
Donald K. Lammers
Albert Jacoby
Albert H. Jacoby
Deermont Ave
Massillon
Massillon City Hospital
Mr. Jacoby
General Motors Corp
Fisher Body Division
Flora V
Betty} Kranyak
Willola Jean) Bach
Charles W. Hamilton
Brookdale Cemetery
Tammy Hall
Kenneth Hall
Erie Ave
St. Joseph's Hospital
Kenneth Jr
Gary
Joseph Koch
Jack Wade
L.E. Stogie
Phyllis Koch
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer
Verne Dunham
David C. Deeds
Bay View Hospital
Oberlin Ave
Lisa
Diana
Susan
Joseph C. Step
Walter A. Frey
Mrs. H. Ambsteetter
Mary Grubbs
William Jones
Patricia McConnell Jones
Benton Harbor
Mercy Hospital
Jones
Oberlin
Wellington
Willam
Kathy
Joe Yakunovich Jr
John McConnell
Howard
Isabell) McRoberts
Helen) Brodersen
San Diego
Don
Jackie) McRoberts
Tuscon
Ariz
Cowling
Forrest Waller
East Pittsfield Cemetery
OtOree
Russell L
Jack) Kelly
Russell Kelly
Sudro-Curtis
Greater Elgin
Harvay C. Curtis
Ernest W. Scheuffler
John McKenzie
John
St. Clair Shores
Howard Metzenbaum
Patrick Sweeney
James J. Flannery
Richard Celeste
Robert A. Nader
John McCarthy
Youngstown
Leonard Camera
John P. Wargo
Lisbon
Elyria Memorial
Abe McElya
Taft St
Oberlin Allen
Lorain St. Joseph
George Andrijovych
Seven Pines
William Walbom
W. 37Th St
Timothy Patterson
Whitney Rd
Strongsville
William Weber
Fairfield Rd
Avon Lake
Clem Cook
17Th St
Colorado
Hartmans
Dudley
Henry St
Thaddeus Pileski
Opi
Rockies
Bargets
Fulton
Grafton
Harold H. Bird
Cae
Goldcamp Funeral Home
Washington Ave
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