Armstrong 69 dies. long Revion, Revlon architect
Robert Wakefield Armstrong 69 longtime Revion International chairman died of cardiac arrest at Stamford Hospital Connecticut. He built the overseas cosmetic and fragrance business after joining Revlon in the 1950s and led the international division. Survivors include daughters Ann and Nancy, four grandchildren, and his New Canaan family. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery New Canaan. Memorials to St Michael Lutheran Church.
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Revlon
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Revlon USA
Armstrong
Wanda
Nee Post
Joseph Andrew
Spring Lake
N.C
Ricky Alen
Cambridge
Mark L
Grafton
Mary K. Brunger
Donnita M
Eleanor Mareski
Brooksville
Fla
Ann Armstrong-Cahill
Nancy Armstrong Brown
New Canaan
Clyde Tracy
Ester Geraldine Armstrong
Franklin Hoyt
Main St
Elwood Stark
St. Michael Lutheran Church
Oenoke Ridge Road
Lakeview Cemetery
Funeral for Elyria native Robert Bridgett in Florida
Robert Thomas Bridgett 79 former Ace Waste Disposal owner died Thursday December 26 in Largo Florida. Born in Elyria he lived there most his life before moving to Florida 15 years ago. He owned Ace Waste Disposal for 26 years and served as a Navy chief petty officer in World War I. Memorial services 1:30 p.m. Friday at Church of the Isles Indian Rocks Beach Florida.
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Ace Waste Disposal
Largo
Fia
Elyria
Florida
Mr. Bridgett
King Solomon Lodge
el Rey Grotto
DeEtte
Obituary notices for Filak and Dyer in ElyriaLorain area
Frank W. Filak Jr. 79 a former Lorain steelworker died at Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky where he lived since WWII injury served in Army infantry Pacific theater survived by brothers Joseph and Steven sister Margaret. Services Saturday at St Ladislaus Lorain with DAV honor burial Calvary Cemetery. James G. Dyer 49 Schilens courier died at home in Elyria after heart attack born Clifty Tenn longtime Elyria area worked for Schilens Florist and Garden Center member of Elyria Baptist Church survived by wife Barbara daughter Brenda son Shawn mother Lillie brothers Edward and Terry sisters Gail Elbert and Barbara Maloney. Friends may call Sunday at Bauer Laubenthal Wainwright Elyria. services Monday.
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Michelle
Jackburn Funeral Home
Maior St. Sts A
Butternut Ridge Cemetery
Eaton
Frank W. Filak Jr
Lorain
Ohio Veterans Home
Sandusky
U.S. Steel Corp
Filak
St. Ladislaus Catholic Church
John R. Devin
Elyria Ave
Michael Dyrez
St. Stanislaus Catholic Church
Calvary Cemetery
Louis Paul
James G. Dyer
Schilens Courier
Elyria
Clifty
Tenn
Barbara A
Bauer- Laubenthal-Wainwright Funeral Home
Chestnut Ridge
James Gordon
Brookdale Cemetery
Retail and manufacturing move push Cleveland income tax decline
Economic trends of the 1960s to 1980s pushed shop and factory growth to suburbs and rural areas. By 1987 Cleveland's per capita income lagged behind the metro area, aiding retailers and wholesalers in relocating. Fewer commuters, rising suburban wealth, and tax incentives encouraged central-city residents to move closer to jobs.
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Ohio
Central Cities
Cleveland
Lorain
Elyria
Lorain County
Elyria Official Joins Race for 62nd District Seat
Elyria assistant city solicitor Stephen Gurchick announced his candidacy for the Ohio House in the newly created 62nd District seat in the May Democratic primary. He joins David Kaszubski and others as candidates in a congested field. filing deadline is February 17.
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Bara
Elyria
Stephen Gurchick
Ohio House of Representatives
Gurchik
David Kaszubinski
Elyria Auto Hcense
John Bara
62Nd
Vinyl chloride spill at BFGoodrich Avon Lake plant
About 500 pounds of vinyl chloride were released into the air Thursday at the BFGoodrich plant in Avon Lake. Fire officials and company leaders blamed a mispositioned valve. readings within the plant showed zero parts per million and no health effects were reported. Local emergency planners praised the company’s quick reporting and follow up.
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Richard Hardesty
Bfgoodrich Environmental Affairs
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Goodrich
Frofogle
Tom Kelley
Lorain County Emergency Management Agency
Kelley
Township Clerk Keeps Post as Sign Program Expands
Elaine King remains clerk as the township plans a sign program. More than 40 new road signs costing over 2000 are on order from an Elyria sign maker Williams said. New stationary is in the works. Williams noted Boris Yeltsin may not receive a township sign by mail due to postage. Emerich was appointed chairman and Campbell named vice chairman at the trustees' first meeting.
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Homicide Ties Debt to Slayings in Lorain County
The case centers on Blake Ly, 22, killed over a $3,000 drug debt. Her body was found behind Westgate Plaza in Leavitt Road and Route 611 with a slashed throat and possible vehicle crush. Floyd Epps, 47, was found slain a mile away, head crushed by a car tire. Charges not yet filed against Epps. Benson Davis of Queens is held in New York awaiting extradition on felonious assault charges. The FBI aids in locating three additional suspects.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
Vasi questions county's outlay for court salaries
Elyria Ohio commission debate centers on county paying two-fifths of municipal court staff salaries. Commissioner Vasi questions fairness and may seek state law clarification through an intern paralegal. County Administrator Muntean cites state law mandating two-fifths payment. salaries set by respective cities.
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Trustees Fill Township Zoning Seat in Penfield
Penfield Township trustees appointed Charles Wirth of Indian Hollow Road to the Township Zoning Commission to fill the vacancy from Lloyd Gordon’s election as township trustee. Richard Conrad becomes Fire Board representative and Thomas Youngs as vice chairman for 1992. Gordon to Ambulance Board. Jean Eglin reappointed to Zoning Board, Susan Bucci and Dennis Straub to Recreation Board. Eleanor Gnandt secretary to both boards. Nick Urich hired caretaker for halls and one park. Paul Eglin caretaker for cemetery recreation park and all road work.
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Wellington Schools Lose Taxes From Columbia Gas Bankruptcy
Wellington school officials said Columbia Gas of Ohio filed for bankruptcy delaying about 38,000 in real estate tax revenue for the Wellington Schools. District Clerk/Treasurer Kevin Staller told the board taxes will be in limbo indefinitely, though he expects eventual receipt.
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Columbia Gas
Ohio
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