Obituaries from Lorain area veterans and locals
Multiple obituaries note deaths of Norman O Bailey 78 of Lorain Army WW II veteran Conrail employee. George P Bigam 73 of Arroyo Grande California former Olmsted Township Navy veteran Electrical IBEW Local 38 member. Robert J Bugala 59 of North Ridgeville welder United Steel Workers Local 6985 Army veteran. Ronald J Philion 62 Woodbury Minnesota Elyria native cancer death. Thelma Mae Adkins 86 South Amherst homemaker. George Milo White 84 Amherst retired GM tool and die machinist. diverse funeral services, survivors, and memorials listed. religious affiliations and burial plans included.
Funeral service for George P. Bescak in Lorain
George P. Bescak 90 of Lorain died Sunday after a long illness. A Mass was held at Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church Lorain with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Survivors include wife Bernice two sons and a daughter eight grandchildren. He worked at U S Steel Lorain Works and held multiple local group memberships. He served in World War I and was a semi pro basketball player.
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Philippines
Japan
Bailey
Conrail
Tower Baptist Church
Lorain
George P. Bescak
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church
Robert Glepko
Bescak
Community Health Partners
Calvary Cemetery
U.S. Steel Lorain Works
Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
Holy Name Society
Mr. Bescak
United Polish Club
Disabled American Veterans
Louis Paul Proy
United Steelworkers
The
Golden Ages Club
Soar Club
Bernice
Nee Ciula) Bescak
Dennis Bescak
Kenneth Bescak
Elyria
George Bescak
Amherst
Judith Trifflette
Michael and
Mary
Nee Szvier) Bescak
John
Steve
Andrew
Michael Bescak
Mary Semeny
Remembrances of Martin Luther King Jr and perspectives
Yinger and wife Winnie recount encounters with Martin Luther King Jr in the 1960s and his steadfast, generous nature amid backlash to the civil rights movement. John Yinger, now a Syracuse University economist, recalls King asking about his goals and the profound impact the meeting had on tackling housing discrimination.
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King
Yinger
Boston University
Winnie
Oberlin College
John Yinger
Syracuse University
Mass for Eloise Bashak (nee Coon) 76 planned in North Ridgeville
Eloise M Bashak a former North Ridgeville resident aged 76 died Monday in Orlando Florida after a long illness A Mass will be held at St Peter Catholic Church North Ridgeville at noon Saturday Rev Charles Ryba celebrant Burial follows at St Peter Cemetery Memorials may go to the American Cancer Society or the Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland Friends may call at David Bogner Family Funeral Home Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm A prayer service will be held at 11 15 am Saturday Born in North Ridgeville she lived there until 1995 moving to Florida She was a St Peter Catholic Church member and a volunteer for the American Cancer Society in Lorain County She held leadership roles in regional ostomy groups and was a life member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Eustis Florida Survivors include her husband Charles two children Karen Bashak Devecka and Charles Jr a granddaughter a sister and brothers with parents and siblings named but not all listed.
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George P. Bigam
Arroyo Grande
Calif
Olmsted Township
San Luis Obispo
Mr. Bigam
Cleveland
California
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Barbara J. Bigam
Georgia J. Peese
Georgette McGuire
Grafton
Theresa Breeden
Columbia Station
Charles H
Art Macken
Leonard Macken
Bauer- Laubenthal
Chestnut Ridge Road
Elyria
Robert Joseph Bugala
North Ridgeville
Mr. Bugala
York International
Tinnerman Company
Bugala
St. Peter Catholic Church
United Steel Workers Union
Carol (Nee Kennedy
Christina Leister
Elyria Township
Michael Bugala
Helene Ruzich
Brookpark
Frank Bugala
David Bogner
Center Ridge Road
Thomas J. Park
St. Peter Cemetery
American Cancer Society
Charles and
Alverta
Ronald J. Philion
Woodbury
Minn
Elyria High School
Miami University
Oxford
Ohio
Philion
Optimist Club
Rotary Club
Industrial Club
Donna
Julia
Mark
Michael
Starkville
Miss
Matthew
Columbia
5.C
David
Douglas
Chesterfield
Marcia Harrigan
Midlothian
Leonard
New Chapel
Sunset Memorial Park
Columbia Road
North Olmsted
Dostal Funeral Services of
Thelma Mae Adkins
Johnson
South Amherst
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Himtington
W.va
Leniel Adkins
Eunice
Hempel Funeral Home
Cleveland St
Amherst
George Milo White
Golden Acres
Mr. White
Detroit
Lorain
Parma
Port Orange
Fla
General Motors Corp
United Auto Workers
Alma Eileen
Nee Lehto
Dennis George
North Royalton
Debbie E. Moen
Rich
Dorothy
Arizona
Church of St. Peter
Oberlin Ave
Keneth J. Wolnowski
Alzheimer’s Association
Fairhill Road
Walter A. Frey
Erie Ave
Eloise M. Bashak
Diabetes Association of
Greater Cleveland
Green Road
Suite
Tavares, Fla
Commemorative King Day events across Elyria area
Monday schedule includes a commemorative walk from Ely Square to Elyria High School led by the Elyria High School Pioneer Marching Band. Dr E Jean Harper will speak on King’s legacy at Elyria High School. Cynthia Tinsley from WUAB will appear and WJTB radio will cover live. A community fair follows at Ely High LifeShare and Blood Bank. Multiple regional MLK events continue through Friday with concerts, lectures, and services featuring Unity Through Diversity across Cleveland areas.
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Ely Square
Elyria High School
E. Jean Harper
Elyria
King
Cynthia Tinsley
WUAB
WJTB
LifeShare-Lorain County Blood Bank
Forum forecasts 50 to 75 attendees for new center
From 81 Keys, Nawrocki notes weather could affect turnout as city officials gather for a forum on the S14 million center funded by government and corporate grants plus community fund raising. A second meeting will be held in coming weeks for those unable to attend. Construction starts this spring with a fall opening planned.
School to buy Kirkpatrick land for new facility
Ohio school officials plan a 21 million project contingent on survey results and Ohio School Facilities Commission approval. State funds most of cost while seeking rezoning from industrial to commercial and bids for a site survey. Ownership options include additional land from Russell and Sandra Sword and an easement across their property for a secondary entrance. Fanning Howey will design the building in Dublin Ohio.
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Biacres
Recreation Park
Kirkpatrick
Gary Graham
Ohio School Facilities Commission
Graham
Schoo
State Commission
Russell
Sandra Sword
Kirkpatricks
The
Swords
New London Avenue
Fanning/Howey
Dublin
Ohio
Avon Parks Chief Seeks Curb on Outside Trail Traffic
TRAIL chairman John Aunspaw of Avon Parks and Recreation fears nonresidents using Avon trails could cause injuries and seek accountability. He notes planned walking trails at Schwartz Road Park near Jaycox Road and cites North Gate Park on Eaton Drive as already having paths. He adds that Lorain County Metro Parks haven’t had a serious biking accident in 42 years and suggests 6 foot wide sidewalks instead of the usual 4 feet.
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John Aunspaw
Avon Parks and Recreation Commission
Avon
Aunspaw
Schwartz Road
Jaycox Road
Northgate Park
Eaton Drive
Martin
Lorain County
Roofer sues Lorain cops for racial bias and civil rights
Donald R. Arnold Jr., a Black Lorain man, files a federal suit against the city of Lorain and four white police officers alleging racism and civil rights violations stemming from an incident on January 6, 1998, when patrolman James Wolford pointed a gun at him during a roof repair at Wolford’s mother’s home.
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Cleveland
Lorain
Civic events and talks around Cleveland area on Monday
Free zoo admission for Cuyahoga County and Hinckley residents at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 3900 Wildlife Way with discounted RainForest fee. Monday prayer breakfast at First Baptist Berea 572 Pearl St. MLK breakfast and essay awards keynote Donna Davis at East View United Church of Christ 15615 Chagrin Blvd Shaker Heights. Candlelight march from Sandstone Room Berea Strosacker College Union 120 E Grand St. James Lawson civil rights speaker at Strosacker Union ballroom. Wednesday film Skin Deep and panel on diversity at Sandstone Conference Room Strosacker Union.
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Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo
Cuyahoga County
Hinckley Township
Wildlife Way
First Baptist Church of
Berea
Pearl St
Donna Davis
Fox & News
East View
Strosacker College Union
Sandstone
Rohman Overcomes ADD at Private Academy
Rohman with ADD tackles advanced courses in physics chemistry calculus English literature and art at a private academy. His academic adviser Karl Reisner notes his front-row focus helps limit distractions while acknowledging heavy essay work is challenging. Despite diagnoses Rohman finished fall term with 88 percent average crediting teachers and small classes for support. He was diagnosed in fifth grade and says he learned differently. His parents chose boarding school to provide a focused learning environment and challenge him to excel. Reisner adds that scoring a perfect SAT remains exceedingly rare among the about one million college bound students tested.
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Rohman
Karl Reisner
Academy
Reisner
Add
Rehman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman O. Bailey
Norman O. Bailey Sr
New Life Hospice Center of
St. Joseph
Mr. Bailey
North Fork
Robert Bugala
Katherine S
Nee Bitterman
Norman O. Jr
Elizabeth Salinas
Austin
Texas
Pat Best
Wakeman
Gene
Norfolk
Moriams
Jason Raab
Viast
Mom
Dat
Bape
Bescak Services
Altar and Rosary Society
Dombrowski-Wohlever
Junction City
Bashak Services
Charles
Karen Bashak-Devecka
Medina
Charles Jr
Ann Evanish
William Coon
Nova, Ohio
William and
Margaret Coon
Wilma Thome
Clara Machovina
George and
Nelson Coon
Elyria Ministerial Alliance
Macedonia Church of God In Christ
Bell Ave
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Cleveland Clinic Skyway
Meiba Moore
Cuyahoga Community College
Metropolitan Campus
Community College Ave
Martin McMickle
Antioch Baptist Church
Omni Hotel
East 96Th Street
Carnegie Avenue
MecMickle
East Mount Zion Baptist Church
Euclid Ave
McMickle
John Hay
Independence Family Health Center
Rockside Road
Lorain Family Health Center
Cleveland Clinic
Willoughby Hills Family Health Center
Children’s Hospital
United Methodist Church of
Seminary St
Tavis Smiley
Roofer
Harper
Tinsley
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