Elyria Hall of Famer John Yarsa dies at 64
John Jack Yarsa a long time Elyria resident and businessman died after a short illness. He ran Yarsa Sports and Hardware Store on Lake Avenue and belonged to St Agnes Church Retail Hardware Association and Elyria Bowling Association. He was inducted into the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame in 1979 after a 60 year softball career and 35 years of basketball. He is survived by his wife Margaret daughters Jean Helen Ruth and Bob a son nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services Monday wake Sunday at Laubenthal DeCarlo Funeral Home with Mass Tuesday at St Agnes Church. Memorials to Arthrius Foundation.
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Woman of the Year Caddy Herrick, Ohio, dies at 100
Lorain resident Caddy G Herrick, 100, named 1965 Woman of the Year by the American Association of University Women in Ohio, died Friday at Birchwood Care Center in Grand Rapids Michigan after a long illness. Born in Grays Mills Wisconsin, she lived in Lorain 45 years and held degrees from Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin. She led Goodwill Industries of Lorain and served on the Lorain YWCA board and other local groups. Her obituary notes extensive community involvement and church membership.
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Remembering a Beloved Family Member and Friend
A heartfelt tribute notes the passing of a loved one, with memories of his smile and playful nature. Barb, Charles, and the Granehidren family alongside friends recall the deep memories planted in heart and kept alive by tears through the years.
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Downhill Sledding Champions Crowned at Elyria Winter Festival
Elyria youths and adults competed at Cascade Park as Jon Dillingham, 33, won the 13 years old and over sled division, narrowly beating 19 year old defending champion Stephen Elbert. Tangled with moguls and bumpy sections, winners in each age group earned cash vouchers from Parks and Recreation.
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Cause of Wellington house fire remains undetermined
The Wellington fire chief said the cause of a Wednesday North Main Street house fire that killed 36 year old Sonja Muller will stay undetermined. The state fire marshal's office made the decision, with no evidence pointing elsewhere. No other injuries were reported.
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Well ington Woman Margaret H Carino, 82, Dies at Nursing Home
Margaret H Carino of Wellington died Friday at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin after a long illness. Born in Ada Ohio she lived many years in Wellington and was active in First Congregational Church and its Friendship Guild, plus the Eastern Star chapter for over 50 years. Survived by daughter Barbara Leiby and Jeanette Knutsen, steps Sandy Grose, Gerald and Dean Carino, 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, sisters Emma Baker and Mary Staroski, brothers Mark William and Robert Weber, and Charles Weber. Predeceased by husband Guy W Carino in 1990 and parents Alfred and Daisy Weber. Visitation 7 to 9 pm Monday at Norton Funeral Home Wellington with service Tuesday at 11am officiated by Rev Phillip Kunz, burial Greenwood Cemetery.
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Correction identifies church location near Elyria shopping site
A map correction notes that St John Lutheran Church 15 on West River Road in Elyria was misidentified as being north of a proposed shopping center. The correction fixes the church’s position relative to the development plan.
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Fire damages Avon Belden Road duplex in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville Fire Department reports an estimated 34000 damage to a duplex at 9072 Avon Belden Road Friday afternoon. The fire, started between the first and second floors, caused no injuries. Owner is Eric Suboda of Olmsted Township. Cause undetermined at this time.
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Elyria West Hosts College Aid Night With The Access Program
Elyria West High School partners with The Access Program to present a Financial Aid Night at 7 pm on January 23 in the Media Center. Tracey Bauer will outline federal and state aid, including grants loans and scholarships and show how to fill out the 1996-97 FAFSA. Program services are funded by a First Merit EST Bank donation which also offers a senior scholarship.
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