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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1970

Page

4

Obituary notices for Tomsic West Parke and family in Lorain area

Frank J. Tomsic 66 of Lorain died after a long illness at St. Joseph Hospital. He retired from Lorain Works U S Steel in 1968 after 48 years as a carpenter and was active in several local Catholic and fraternal groups. Surviving wife Angeline daughter Shirley Yacobucci four grandchildren and siblings. Services at Emile Dovala Funeral Home with a Mass at SS Cyril and Methodius Church and burial at Calvary Cemetery. Also noted: Mrs Laura A. West 93 died at Elyria United Methodist Home after long illness with two sons and a daughter. Byron Parke former U S Steel personnel executive buried in McKeesport after dying in St. Petersburg Florida.

Frank J. Tomsic East 34Th St. Lorain Lorain St. Joseph Hospital North Braddock Tomsic Lorain Works United States Steel Corp SS Cyril and Methodius Roman Catholic Church Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus Council Knights of St. John Marching Band SS Cyril and Methodius Lodge American Mutual Life Association The Golden Agers Club Angeline Howard Shirley) Yacobucci Joseph A Elvrra John E John Mary Gerbee Emi! Dovala Aloysius Rupar Calvary Cemetery Laura A. West Elyria McKeesport Byron Parke Parke St. Petersburg Fla U.S. Steel Ruth Barrett Parke Duane Amherst James E. Parke Sandor Sam Bago Elyna Water Department Sunny Acres Cleveland Darwin Irma) Bales Rexwood Blvd Garfield Heights Berryburg W. Va National Maritime Union of America Cio Bales Garfield

Deaths Roll Through Elyria Area Obituaries

Multiple Elyria Lorain and nearby area residents are reported dead including Anna Roe 90 of South North Fairfield died at Hillside Acres Nursing Home. Thirza Jasinski 45 of Lorain died at St Joseph Hospital after a heart attack. Julia Snitzky 63 of Avon Lake died at home from a heart attack. Rose Takacs 83 of Lorain and Robert L. Hughes 42 of Sheffield Lake are also noted with funeral arrangements. Services set for several at St Joseph Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery and other local churches. Burial plans announced for Calvary and West Park cemeteries. Funeral homes include Kubach Smith Dombrowski Reidvy Scantan Schwartz Spence Bover Hempel. Local survivors span Lorain Avon Lake Elyria and Garfield Heights with spouses children and grandchildren listed.

Anna Roe South North Fairfield Hillside Acres Nursing Home Willard Kubach-Smith Funeral Home North Fairfield Robert L. Hughes East Drive Sheffield Lake Schwartz, Spence and Bover Lorain West Park Cleveland

Fremont Woman Found Dead in Elyria Motel Room

A 39 year old Fremont woman identified as Mrs Mary Jane Edwards was found dead in a Travelodge Motel room by staff. Coroner Dr Paul J Kopsch ruled death by own action likely from an overdose of pills though pills type is under investigation. A note in her coat indicated intent to die. Her car had not moved since registration.

Fremont Elyria Mary Jane Edwards Paul J. Kopsch Lorain County Edwards

Burglars damage tire store in Lorain

Burglars damaged Busser Tire Co at 2303 Broad Way Lorain Sunday causing $55 damage to an overhead door and $300 to a cash machine. They pried a panel from the door and entered by tearing a hole in the ceiling. A change loss of £24 from a pop machine was reported. A police check found the entry point at 1 2 p.m.

Lorain Busser Tire Co Broadway

Woman Sues Store Over Fall At Pick-N-Pay Market

Dorothy L. Sprague of 11948 Butternut Ridge Rd files suit against Cook United Inc owner of Pick-N-Pay Market at Ridgeview Shopping Center seeking 35000 dollars for injuries from a fall on January 13 1968. The petition was filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court.

Dorothy L. Sprague Butternut Ridge Rd Cook United Inc Ridgeview Shopping Center Lorain County

Noted Lorain artist Mary Magner dies at 86

Mrs. Mary Magner a well known area artist died at her daughter s home in Bay Village after a long illness. She was 86 and a Chicago Institute of Art graduate who painted religious subjects including the outside Stations Of The Cross at St Peter Church Lorain and vestments used in local churches. Born in Wellsville New York she lived in Lorain 50 years before moving to Bay Village a year ago. She belonged to St Mary Church Lorain and the Altar Rosary Society. Survivors include three sons Richard Lorain Laurence Florida and Army Col George Magner Ft Benning Ga two daughters Mrs Thomas Margaret Finegan Bay Village and Mrs Mary L Boyle Elyria ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Her husband George died in 1945. Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home Lorain will host viewing today 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm with services Thursday at 9:30 am at the funeral home and 10 am at St Mary Church. Rev John Kline to officiate burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Jasinski Service Overall Co St. Anthony Church Lorain Frank Gerald Don Wayne Kalamazoo Mich James Foisy Dombrowski Funeral Calvary Cemetery Julia Dubosh Gore Orphanage Road Amherst Amherst Hospital Dubosh Wilpen St. John Russian Orthodox Church John John A Charles E. Lorain Richard Irene Varady Jay Mary Jane Anna Mae Dubosh Sheffield Lake Charles Topeka Mike Topeka Topeka Kan Peter Topeka Cleveland James Mary Patchek California Hempel Funeral Home Wilkenson Funeral Home Ligonier St. John Cemetery George Mary J. Magner Crestview Rd Bax Village Chicago Institute of Art Magner St. Peter Church Wellsville N.Y Bay Village Mary Church Altar and Rosary Society Richard Laurence Florida Army George Magner Ft. Benning Thomas Margaret Finegan Mary L. Boyle Elyria Reidy-Scanlan St. Mary Church John Kline Helen M. Weatherbee Brown St Wellington Lorain County Hospital Weatherbee Brunswick Lorain County William A. Weatherbee Raymond William W Edison N.J Charles Jacksonville Isabelle Blanchard Grafton Marcella Weabker Litchfield Mildred Maiser Jonesboro Ark Steven Kling Warrenville Ill Fred Kling Chatham Charles Kling Los Angeles Calif Frances Battles Spencer Mildred Monhalland Lakewood Marian Munaw Ashland Russell D. Fulton Helen Solomon Clifton Ave St. Joseph Hospital Michael Felock Lerain

Area girl hit by car in Kent

An 18 year old Lorain girl was struck by a car while crossing Main Street in Kent. She was listed in fair condition at Robinson Memorial Hospital with multiple injuries including a broken hip. The victim identified as Oksana Kros was a freshman at Kent State University.

Kent Main Street Robinson Memorial Hospital Oksana Kros Carolina Miss Klos Kent State University

Snowplow Collision Triggers $175,000 Suit in Amherst

A snowplow, colliding with Willie J. Fenderson’s car on Middle Ridge Road, led to a Lorain County case filed in Common Pleas Court against the City of Amherst. The suit seeks $150,000 for Fenderson and $25,000 for Pearle Fender son, a passenger. Defendant Enos Tashon of Amherst is named along with the city.

Amherst Lorain County

Area births Elyria Memorial Area births Elyria Memorial

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs George Smith at Elyria Memorial. The birth occurred Monday at 417 East Ave, adding a new arrival to the local area.

Elyria George Smith East Ave

Births Reported in Sheffield Lake and Nearby Areas

A son to Mr and Mrs Francis SMITHHISLER at 826 West Dr Sheffield Lake. A daughter to Mr and Mrs George STEPP at 1612 East Erie Ave. A son to Mr and Mrs Catarins RODRIGUEZ at 914 South Central Dr. A son to Mr and Mrs THOMAS RATCLIFF at 5702 Williamsburg Dr.

Francis Smithhisler Sheffield Lake George Stepp East Erie Ave Catarins Rodriguez South Central Thomas Ratcliff Williamsburg

Bailey-Roson Couple Given Oberlin Ceremony Notice

Oberlin Allen and Roson to Mr and Mes Rassefi Bailey in New London. RD, date unclear in readable fragment.

Arraignment Set After Lorain Knifing Incident

Lorain man Jose Gonzalez 24 is arraigned on charge of cutting with intent to kill or maim. He is held on 3000 bond at Memorial Judge John Kolena’s court. Victim Miguel Ramos 39 was treated and released from hospital after an eight inch throat wound at the Rancho Grande Club where the assault followed a fist strike.

John Kolena Jose Gonzalez Soid Vine Ave Miguel Ramos Fast 30Th St Joseph Hospital Rancho Grande Club Ramos Gonzalez

Obituaries for Weatherbee Solomon Kritzel Sweam in Lorain area

Multiple obituaries and funeral details from Lorain County. Mrs. W Weatherbee of Wellington dies after long illness. extensive list of survivors including 4 sons, 3 daughters and many grandchildren. Mrs Helen Solomon of Lorain dies at 45 after monthlong illness. services planned with rosaries and Divine Liturgy. Other notices include deaths of Mr Kritzel and Earl Sweam. funeral homes Bogner, Devin, and Russell Fulton arranging viewings and services with church ceremonies and burials in local cemeteries.

Lorain County Forecast Faces Tight 1970 Budget

County Administrator D A Dellisanti outlined a tight 1970 financial outlook after the adoption of a three month temporary appropriation totaling 1 519 212 for general fund use. Department requests reach 4.9 million, about 1 million above available funds. officials will reassess sources before full year appropriations.

Lorain County D. A. Dellisanti Dellisanti Joseph J. Mitock County Budget Commission Ludwig M. Pincura Pincura

Largest traffic injury suit filed in Lorain County

Norman Taylor of 80 Hollywood Dr with son Ronald 39 sues Norman G. Cramer 1973 West Capel Rd Grafton owner Corrosion Proof Construction Co and Ceilcote Co. Inc Berea for injuries from an August 11 1968 crash on Br 38 two miles south of Wellington after a truck allegedly forced the car off the road.

Lorain County Ronald Norman G. Cramer West Capel Rd Grafton Corrosion Proof Construction Co Ceilcote Co. Inc Berea Wellington

Elyria notes on local figures and writings

Virginia Saunders recalled for Elyria High football coverage while Budding author Ginny Saunders Griffin reflects on Christmas writing and Christ as a theme. Bert LaCrosse, former Elyria High standout and OSHP lieutenant, now protects Ford plants in Brook Park, jogging daily with his wife Muriel.

Elyria High Bert LaCrosse Ohio State Highway Patrol Lorain County Vernon M. Smith LaCrosse Ford Motor Co Brook Park Bert LaCrosse Muriel Whitman Bivd

Elyria Holds 12th Night Christmas Tree Burning Tonight

Elyria plans its annual 12th Night Christmas tree burning at 7 PM in Cascade Park. Safety Director James T. Tracey urges attendees to park outside the park as internal lots are snow covered and cars may get stuck.

Elyria Cascade Park Safety Service James T. Tracey Tracey

Indictments Hover in Sweig Voloshen Probe

A UPI report says grand jurors met again in New York as charges of conspiracy fraud and perjury stem from seven months of inquiry into alleged influence peddling tied to Martin Sweig and Nathan Voloshen. McCormack not implicated. Potential penalties exist for each defendant up to 52 years and 38 thousand dollars for Sweig and up to two years and 27 thousand dollars for Voloshen.

New York UPI Martin Sweig John W. McCormack Nathan Voloshen U.S Robert M. Morgenthau McCormack Morgenthau Sweig and Voloshen Washington Sweig Departments of Justice Defense Treasury Labor Post Office Securities and Exchange Commission and Selective Service System

Gilford official crash lands plane in residential area

Oberlin resident Robert G. Emory vice president at Gilford Industries crash landed a twin engine plane in a Gilford residential area today. He was treated for head cuts and scrapes and listed in satisfactory condition at Lake County Memorial Hospital. Eyewitnesses reported the craft came down very near a house with no immediate explanation.

Mentor Oberlin Gilford Industries Robert G. Emory Caskey Dr Lake County Memorial Hospital Emary Gilford

Argument sparks shooting in Lorain

A neighborhood dispute left 60-year-old Howard Rowe with a leg wound after he aimed a rifle at neighbor James N. Wilson in Lorain. Rowe was treated and released. Wilson faced charges for discharging a firearm. Both residents of 1557 East 29th Street. Police seized a revolver and Rowe's rifle.

Lorain Howard Rowe East 29Th St St. Joseph Hospital James N. Wilson Wilson Rowe

Amherst Utilities Committee Set to Meet Friday

The Amherst utilities committee plans a 7 30 p m meeting in the council chamber to discuss expanding the utility building on Park Avenue water hydrant contracts with the township electric rate reduction water line projects for John and Henry Streets and potential changes to the late date of the utility bill.

Amherst Utilities Committee City Council Council Park Avenue John and Henry Streets

Also Mentioned on This Page

Laura West Frank Jasinski Thirza Jasinski Colorado Ave C. J. Snitzky Julia Snitzky Center Rd Avon Lake Clarence J Lawrence Parma Harry Bethel Park Pennsylvania Joseph_ Sitko Walter P_ Sitko Burmeister Avon Beldon Rd St Joseph Church Lake Rd Kenneth Wolnowski Takacs Service Rose Takacs Reidvy- Scantan St. Ladislaus Church Alex Demetzky Takacs East 32Nd Court Hughes Service John Dubosh Sandor Bago Stephen Betty Palagyt Bittner-DeCarlo Funeral Home Bob Bott Alice Bob Mike Bill Memoriam Mary Craig Sudro-Curtis Greater Elyria and Harvey C. Curts Ernest W. Scheuffier Mary Magner St. Joseph Oberlin Allen W. Weatherbee Mrs Frank Solomon Kritzel Service Wilson Bill St Peter Church Navasel St Peter Kritzel Elsha Memotsi Hospital Bogner North Ridgeville Lipm Earl M. Sweam Pleasant St Elyria Memorial Hospital Coroner's Office Bogner Funeral Home Walter A. Godfrey David Bacskay By Leary Toure Rs Afr Russ Davies Tim Jack Virginia Saunders Chronicle- Telegram Frederick Griffin Ginny Hints and Prints Green Pastures Elvrian East River ST Sifters Horal Hepp
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