Death notices reflect Lorain area obituaries and services
Elyria area deaths list shows George Nirschel 69 of 2009 East With St Lorain died at Lorain Community Hospital after two months illness. John Polevchak Sr 56 of 334 Eighth St Lorain found dead in basement death by own actions per county coroner. Clarence Fleming 50 of Sandusky died at Cleveland Clinic Hospital after brief illness. Theresa Slusny 76 of Parma died at Pleasant View Nursing Home after long illness. John Knopf 80 Medina died in Medina Community Hospital after brief illness. Burials and funeral home arrangements follow each death with service times and locations, including St John Bosco Church Parma and Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nirschel
John Polevchak Sr
Eighth St. Lorain
Reidy-Scanlan
Lorain
Poleychak
Lorain County
William Kishman
Lorain-Cuyahoga
U.S. Steel Corp
Polevchak
St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic
Mary
New Simko
John Polevchak Jr
Tyndall Afb
Fla
Michael
Mike
Joe
Uniontown
Clarence Fleming
Peterson Lane
Sandusky
Cleveland Clinic
Mr. Fleming
Ruggles
Eagles Lodge
Loretta Ann
Robbie
Cleveland
Bruce
Every Tackett
Kelly
Pearl Fleming
New London
William
Becky) Harner
Hayesville
Marlin
Robert
Ralph
Paul
Eastman Funeral Home
Robert E. Kline
Ruggles Cemetery
Theresa Slusny
Ridge Rd
Parma
Pleasant View
Slusny
Slovakia
John Bosco
Catholic Slovak Union
Mark
Joseph
George
Julia) Gdovin
Robert iTheresa’ Hoffman
Parma Heights
John R. Devin
Powell
West
Powell Funeral Home
St. John Bosco Church
Edward M. Tulley
Holy Cross Cemetery
John Knopf
East Homestead
Medina
Medina Community Hospital
Elyria
Knopf
Western Automatic Screw
Medina County
Harrett
Ervin
Ella) Moehle
A. B
Bertha) Hogan
Ladi
Glenn
Helen
Valley City
Ev. Stanley Robinson
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Edgar J. van Hoose Jr
Liberty Ave
Sheffield Township
Amherst Hospital Yesteday
Edgar III
Edgar van Hoose Sr
Charles George
North Ridgeville
Effie Earlewine
Henry Woolfrom
Fitchville
Elizabeth George
Florida
St. Peter Cemetery
John R. Davin Funeral Home
Autopilot crash kills Debra Hemel near Bellflower
Debra Marie Hemel, 20, of Bellflower California formerly Elyria died January 2 in a no car crash near Bellflower. Born October 7 1964 in Elyria she moved to California about 15 years ago and worked at Knotty Berry Farm. Survived by parents John and his wife in Bellflower two sisters Terry and Karen grandmother Lucille Smith Elyria services held at St Bernard Church burial All Souls Cemetery Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Marie Hemel
Bellflower
Calif
Elyria
Mixs Hemel
California
Knotty Berry Farm
John Hemel
Geraldine Smith
Terry
Karen
Lucille Smith
St. Bernard Catholic Church
All Souls Cemetery
Long Beach
Fragmented obituary notice from Amherst listing family
Semeph age 62.01 150 Walnut Dr Amherst Survieed in Ins wale Apna: son Jevts daughter Mrs Joan Shin eer and one steer Vesdiationyom the Jin Ro Down Facial Home Lorain Saturday from 7169 PM and Sunday from Died and 7109 PM Wake services combined with Brights of Colweninas Conca $8 rears service it Sendai at WPM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Westlake and North Olmsted seek federal funds
Westlake together with North Olmsted and other Cuyahoga County communities moved to apply for about 7.7 million dollars in federal community development money to be distributed over three years. City Council approved entering an agreement with the county to pursue funds and set urban population criteria. The panel also passed a resolution asking Ohio to list Center Ridge Road resurfacing among 1973 highway maintenance priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westlake
North Olmsted
Cuyahoga County
Alex Roman
Roman
Te Council
Ohio
Center Ridge Road
Cleveland man held to jury in child death case
A Cuyahoga County grand jury in North Olmsted charged Naggie Naegle with involuntary manslaughter in the Dec 29 beating death of 2 year old Timmie Taylor, son of Linda Taylor. Naegle, free on 10008 bond, awaited grand jury as the boy died from abdominal injuries. Police said Naegle had been living with Mrs. Taylor and was shopping. Also, Elyria man Noble Stiles Jr. paid a 200 dollar fine and six month license suspension after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. Stiles, 97, of 25 Scott St., received a three day suspended jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
North Olmsted
Rot County
Naggie
Timmie Taylor
Linda Taylor
Colwmiaia Ra
Naegle
Elyria
Elyria Municipal Cort
Noble Stiles Jr
Scott St
Injunction Sought to Halt New Police Promotions
Elyria officials face a delay as an injunction seeks to halt a sergeant appointment and any results from the last exam. Ptl. Anthony Logar’s seniority appeal moves to the state Supreme Court. Ptl. William Bates also seeks added points to gain eligibility. If upheld, both would climb the promotion line ahead of others based on seniority and efficiency points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Erald Conrad
James T. Tracey
Lorain County
Gary L. Carruthers
Ptl
William R. Bates
Logar
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Carruthers
Bates
District Court
Ohio Supreme Court
Pike rock victim in critical condition after Turnpike attack
Cherie Ulmer 23 remained in critical condition at Southwest General Hospital after a 20 pound asphalt chunk shattered her car’s windshield from an overpass on the Ohio Turnpike. Her fiancé Raymond Brewer 24 said authorities have no new leads as OSU students recover from five and a half hours of surgery and receive care for damaged optic nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berea
Cherie Ulmer
Southwest General Hospital
Miss Ulmer
Raymond Brewer
Cleveland
North Ridgeville
Brewer
Tiffin
Ohio Highway Patrol
Ohio State University
Strongsville Man Identified After Car Fire Fatality
The body of John A. Clevenger, 23, of Strongsville, was identified by medical exam and car registration after a car tire struck a tree on Eastland Road in Rocky River Reservation, leading to a fatal fire. The coroner ruled the death accidental due to burns and carbon monoxide poisoning. He lived at 1183 Pearl Road in Coventry Tow er Apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strongsville
Eastland Road
Rocky River Reservation
John A. Clevenger
Cuyahoga County
Lester Adelson
Clevenger
Pearl Rd
Coventry Tower
Lorain Intruder Sought After Apartment Break In
Police seek a 23 year old Lorain man for breaking into Mae R. Harris’s apartment at 2:30 a.m. He allegedly fired three shots with a .32 caliber pistol and tried to stab Harris but missed. He cut his hand during the incident. three bullets damaged living room walls and a bedroom wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Mae R. Harris
Elyria Ave
Councilman threatens suit over Oberlin Avenue project
Lorain Ohio Councilman Tom Gallo warned of a lawsuit if state and contractor E. I. Preston Co. do not cover the Oberlin Avenue paving grading mistakes. Surveyors will inspect the project to determine fault and report findings before any legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Oberlin Avenue
Tom Gallo
D-4
Gallo
E. $. Preston Co
Columbus
Maze
Preston Co
Policeman Giese gets reduced suspension from commission
Lorain police officer Larry Giese, suspended for 30 days in November for not meeting a new hair length rule, had the penalty cut to seven days by the Civil Service Commission after a Thursday hearing. He and another officer were the only patrolmen involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Larry Giese
Onder
Civil Service Commission
Giese
Two arrested for selling aged steaks in New Rochelle
New Rochelle police arrested two Detroit men Friday afternoon for selling packages of meat from an unrefrigerated van on North Avenue. Bills of lading indicated 2,500 pounds from a Detroit packing firm, with steaks at least a month old. An alarm was sent to Michigan Ohio New York and neighboring states to alert potential buyers.
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New Rochelle
N. Y
UPI
McLeer
Detroit
Michigan
Ohio
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Births at Lorain St Joseph area households
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. David Woods at 432 Clinton Ave. A son to Mr. and Mrs. John Grasso at 1137 Highland Park Blvd. A daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Davis at 2117 East 29th Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Woods
Clinton Ave
John Grasso
Highland Park Blvd
John Betts
Shore Dr
Hoy Davis
29Th St
Prosecutor to test kidnap evidence in Kroger case
Cincinnati AP Hamilton County Prosecutor Simon Leis Jr plans to finish presenting evidence early next week in the kidnapping trial of Clifford J Kroger 38 of Winter Park Fla a former Cincinnatian accused of abducting 4 year old Allison Mechem daughter of Taft Broadcasting Corp Sir Charles Mechem The girl was found unharmed in a motel the next day No attempt was made to collect a 128000 ransom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Hamilton County
Simon Leis Jr
Clifford J. Kroger
Winter Park
Fla
Kroger
Fisher Body plant lays off 51 more workers
General Motors Fisher Body plant in Elyria furloughed an additional 51 workers for an indefinite period, bringing total laid off to 365 of a 2,200 plus workforce. A company spokesman said the layoff followed previous reductions, with 107 workers already laid off a week earlier.
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General Motor
Fisher Body
Elyria
Esman
Int
Elyrian Arrested on DWI Charge in Elyria
Elyria police arrested Nicholas Partmrelee, 32, of 208 Broad Street at East Avenue for driving while intoxicated. The man was stopped at 2:45 a.m. and faces a red light violation in addition to the DWI charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria Police
Nicholas Partmrelee
Broad Street
East Avenue
Jaycees Extend Deadline for Elyria Awards Nominations
The Elyria Jaycees extend the deadline for nominations for four community awards including Outstanding Young Citizen Outstanding Young Law Officer Outstanding Young Educator and Distinguished Service. Awards will be presented at the Awards Banquet February 15 at Hill Top. Contact project chairman 323-3610 or Ray for details.
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Jaycees
Elyria Jaycees
The
Elyria
Ray i Project
Police and Fire Log Highlights at Elyriv Area
Police and fire units responded to multiple incidents including thefts from cars and homes, a three car collision near the Black River bridge, a shoplifter detained at Kroger, break in at 1005 Garden St, and aid to a resident who fell at 322 Lark Lane. Portable radios and a tape player were reported missing. Firefighters assisted a fall victim at 322 Lark Lane.
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Reba Bilvecberg
Broad
Lodi
David M. Atinega
Geene A. Slusher
East River Hy
Francs Lindeman
Lark Lane
Ladi Treet
Black River Bridge
Kroger
Exot Broad Street
Janis Kimbrough
Westab St
James Dewey
Garden St
Arson Suspected in Rocky River Mental Center Fire
A 1:48 am blaze at the Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation training center at 20120 Detroit Road in Rocky River caused extensive damage and forced postponement of Monday classes. Fire officials cited high winds and a rear northern origin with no injuries reported.
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Rocky River
Cuyahoga County
Donald Bohr
Rocky River Fire Department
Detroit Road
Bohr
Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation
Tare
Robber strikes Elyria carryout after cigarette purchase
An Elyria carryout store at 528 Bell Ave was robbed of an undetermined cash amount yesterday after 6 p.m. by a man armed with an automatic pistol. A female clerk said the suspect bought cigarettes, returned minutes later for a quart of beer, then brandished the gun and forced the drawer open. He threatened to shoot if the clerk exited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Schnieders Dari-Matic
Bell Ave
Burglary at Amherst Township Home Reports Theft Over $1000
Lorain County deputies responded to a burglary at the home of Joseph E. Serako on 1143 Pyle Rd Amherst Township. Items valued over $1,000 were stolen, including cash coins travelers checks and a clock radio. Lottery tickets were also reported missing though the report did not specify winnings or totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Barn Restaurance
Rt. 2
Leonard McMillen
RD 2
Huron
Eric Pifer
East Ave
Amherst Township
Lorain County Sheriff's Deputies
Joseph E. Serako
Pyle Rd
Serako
Robbers hit Lorain restaurant in late night cash heist
Three men armed with .45 pistols robbed a west side restaurant last night. Michael Cecil, 16, an Arthur Treacher's employee, told police the suspects entered the rear, grabbed unknown change, and fled on foot as the safe was empty. Four witnesses and Cecil provided details. suspects described as about 19 years old.
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Lorain
West Side
Michael Cecil
W. Yard St
Arthur Treacher
21St St
Cecil
Elyria Man Charged After Police Find Suspected Stolen Items
Ronald Rivera of 525 South Abbe Road Apt R-12 faced receiving stolen property charges after Elyria police, while he awaited a DUI court appearance, searched his home and found a television and radio believed stolen. Rivera admitted buying the items for 50 dollars and pleaded guilty to the alcohol charge, receiving a 200 dollar fine and a 30 day license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Ronald Rivera
South
Abbe Rd
Apt
R-12
Rivera
Scuba Diving Classes At YMCA Seeks Members
Tae Biyria YMCA offers scuba lessons at Washington Avenue YMCA from Monday through February 19. Classes meet Mondays and Wednesdays 3 PM to 10 PM, AY membership and a 2 enrollment fee required, with a maximum of 3 students. Instructor Ron Porter, a National YMCA certified instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tae Biyria
Ron Porter
National Ymca
Shen and
Acaba
Bake sale canceled and rescheduled in town column
Volunteers of the Elyria Home gunnary cancel a bake sale planned for Monday. The event is rescheduled for January 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the basement of Smith Hall according to last night Town Talk column.
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Elyria
Gunnary
Colummn
Wasa
Smith Hall
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Polevchak Service
Clarence Reming
Mark Slusny
Lorain- Cuyahoga
Avil
Nitschel
St. John
John Knopt
Richard S. Salage
Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home
Donald Yackle
Debra Hemel
Philip George
Jackson St
Lorain - Cuyahoga
U. S. Steel Corp
Macedonia
SS Cyril and Methodius Bulgaro - Macedonian Orthodox Church
Anna Jabbusch
Veronica Traxler
Mary Higgens
Bodrash
Parastas
Vladimar Ivanov
Elmwood Cemetery
Richard 8. Saluga
Kensington Rd
Vermilion
Saluga
Ford Motor Co
Brook Park
Buffington
Stary Church
Bow and Barrel Club
Mary Jane
Kimberly
Althe Tee
Louis
Ina
Francis Loose i
Louis van Ht
Patti
Fisher
St. Mary Church
Maple Grove Cemetery
Frank H. Jurco
Root Rd
Columbia Station
Curtis-Scheiffler Funeral Home
N. Olmsted
Mrs. Taylor
Elyrian
Anthony J. Logar
Pike Rock
Oberlin Ave
Joan Malinovsky
Ile
Thales
Lorain St. Joseph
Fatice Sad Fire Department
Dun Birwak li
Elyriv
Ava
R. River
Grafton
Ofro
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