Reverend Walter J. Garrett longtime Baptist pastor dies at 97
The Rev. Walter J. Garrett 97 of Lorain died Friday January 13 at home after a long illness. Born in Hartsville Tennessee he moved to Lorain decades ago via Cleveland on Nashville. He served as pastor at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church Lorain 1968 to 1999 retiring after 30 years. He earlier led Shiloh Baptist Akron First Baptist Youngstown and Second Calvary Cleveland. He was a Cleveland Public Library investigator until 1978 and preached at Boyce Street Nashville. He studied at American Baptist Theological Seminary Nashville and was active in many groups including Lorain NAACP United Way Urban League Alliance of Black School Educators and Ohio State General Baptist Convention. Surviving are his wife Lula two daughters five grandchildren three great grandchildren a sister and many relatives. Funeral services and visitation details follow Wednesday 6 to 7 pm at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend John Jackson officiating. services Thursday at Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
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Walter J. Garrett
Lorain
Hartsville
Cleveland
Nashville
Tenn
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
Shiloh Baptist Church
Akron
First Baptist Church
Youngstown
Second Calvary Baptist Church
Cleveland Ministry Alliance
Cleveland Public Library
Boyce Street Baptist Church
American Baptist Theological Seminary
Nissaville
Lorain County Naacp
United Way
Lorain County
Lula Garrett
Betty Clinton
Stella Francis
Janice Hagwood
Delia Spickard
Gladeville
William and
Stella Garrett
Reeves Ave
John Jackson
Burns
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Lorall
Ruth M. Smith dies at 67 in Elyria after sudden illness
Ruth M. Ruthie Smith nee Schneeberger died Saturday January 14 2006 at EMH Regional Medical Center Elyria after a sudden illness. Born in Winnipeg she lived in Elyria since 1997 coming from Chicago. She was a secretary and payroll clerk for Woody Palmer and Sons in Schiller Park and a member of First United Methodist Church of Elyria. Survivors include daughter Nancy and son George Jr two grandchildren a niece and nephew eight great nieces and nephews. Visitation is none. Memorial service January 26 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be sent to the church or charity of donor's choice. Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home handled arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth M
Ruthie" Smith
Schneeberger
Bytla
Emh Regional Medical Center
Elyria
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Chicago
Elizabeth Stevens Society
Dangher
Nancy R Smith
George W. Smith Jr
George ¥, Sr
Billie] Geary
Adele Schneeberger
Louise
Stell
Katie Stagg
Henry
Eddie
Leo
First United Methodist Church
Third St. Elyria
Third St
Bauer-Laubenthal Guneral
Chestnut Ridge Road
Obituary Notice for Ana L. Gonzalez of Lorain
Ana L. Gonzalez 78 of Lorain died Saturday January 14 2006 at Community Health Partners Hospital Lorain after a short illness She was born in Manatí Puerto Rico and lived in Lorain since 1949 A homemaker she enjoyed cooking sewing and music She was a member of Larned Heart Chapel Eldorado Survivors include sons Miguel G Gonzalez G Luis Gonzalez Ismael Gonzalez Rafael Gonzalez and David Gonzalez all of Lorain a daughter Lidia Laboy of Lorain 16 grandchildren 29 great grandchildren and sisters Flor Velasquez Gaby Ortiz and Carmen Rodriguez all of Puerto Rico She was preceded in death by her husband Veltur a Gonzalez in 1991 parents Fabio Rodriguez and Tomasila Rodriguez a brother Carlos Rodriguez and a sister Jenny Borvleteniae The family will receive friends Wednesday at Davin Funeral Home Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Funeral arrangements and online condolences at the Davin Memorial Home site.
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Ana L. Gonzalez
Railrivues
Lorain
Mist
Comrorunity Health Partners Hospital
Manat
Puerto Rico
Maneli
Gonzalez
Larned Heart Chapel
Eldorado
Miguel Gonzalez
Sheffield Lake
G. Luis Gonzalez
Ismael Gontez
Rafael Gonzalez
David Gonzalez
Lidia Laboy
Flor Velasquez
Gaby Ortiz
Carmen Rodriguez
Sonmuguca
Davin
Elyria Ave
Lacaiz
Sacred Seare Ghapel
Peat
Selena R. Dumke Dies After Long Illness at 83
Selena R. Dumke, 83, died Sunday July 15, 2006, at Sowset Village Nursing Home in Sylva vila after a long illness. Friends may call 6 to 8 pm Thursday at Busch Foner Home, 114 Secon St, Elyria, where services will be 10:30 am Friday. Further arrangements announced by Busch Miner al Fart.
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Selena R. Dumke
Dia
Jal
Sowset Village
Sylvavila
Busch Foner
Secon St
Elyria
Busch Mineral Fart
Obituary for Shirley Ann Owens Sr of Oberlin
Shirley Ann Owens Sr 73 of Oberlin died Friday January 13 2008 after a long illness at New Life Hospice Lorain Born Elyria lived in Elyria and Oberlin most of her life A Myria High School graduate she worked as a child care administrator at Grem Acres Oberlin retiring in 1993 She volunteered at Allen Memorial Hospital and other organizations enjoyed bowling and was a certified floral designer A member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church in Oberlin Survivors include daughters Sandra J Miller Shirley Ann Gowens and Tiny M Amenhauser Brothers Col Charles A Q Gray Jr Roland B Gray Sister Emma Burke Father Charles A Gray Sr Mother Edna Gray and four brothers Robert Gray Interment in Brookdale Cemetery Visitation 6 to 8 pm at Cowling Funeral Home Inc Oburlin with services 11 am Wednesday led by Laurence B Nevels Sy of Christ Temple Apostolic Church
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Shirley Ann Owens Sr
Oberlin
New Life Hospice Center
St. Joseph
Lorain
Elyria
Myria High School
Grem Acres
Allen Memorial Hospital
Varians
Christ Temple Apostolic Church
Oherlin
Dave
Ters
Sandra J. Miller
Shirley Ann Gowens
Tiny M. Amenhauser
Orlando
Bla
Charles A. Q. Gray, Jr
Lute, Fla
Roland 8. Gray
Emma Burke
Charles A. Gray Sr
Edna Gray
Robert ©. Gray
Cowling Funeral Horn Inc
Malo St
Oburlin
Dider Laurence B. Nevels Sy
Christ Temple Apastolic Church
Brookdate
Elizabeth Feist dies at 9 in Mertina area
Elizabeth Feist age 9, formerly of Erhart, died Friday January 13 2006. Friends may call 3 to 10 p.m. Wednesday at Raver Funeral Home, 2089 Columbia Road, Valley City.
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Elizabeth Feist
Schmidt
Mertina
Erhart
Raver Funeral Home
Columbia Road
Valley City
Death Notice for Daniel Eyring of Elyria and Crafton
Daniel Eyring 51 owned Countywide Heating and Cooling in Lorain County for 20 years. Born in Elyria he was a lifelong resident of Crafton and Elyria and a Keystone High School graduate. Survived by daughter Becky Eyring sister Pat Osborne Peg Stone brother Dean Eyring and father Dick Eyring. Funeral arrangements at Baer Laubenthal Funeral Home with services at St Agnes Church. Memorials to Theresa Eyring Ohio Trust Minor's Account.
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Darel Eyrirng
Daniel R. Eyring
Elyria
Lorain County
Crafton
Keystone High School
St. Agnes Catholic Church
St. Mary Cemetery
Elyzia
Theresa Eyring
Obituary: Donald E Wagner 66 Elyria volunteer firefighter
Donald E Wagner 66 a longtime Elyria resident and Marine Corps veteran died Sunday January 11 2006 after serving as a volunteer firefighter with Elyria Township Fire Department He held GM technician roles in Mansfield and Elyria and worked at Fisher Guide and General Industries He leaves daughters Lori Ash Late Susan Wagner Denise Ash Midgette Christine Ash Yancer son Eric Miles Wagner mother Mildred Wagner sister Jeanette Bear brothers Robert and Kenneth Wagner and four great grandchildren Military honors will be conducted by VFW Post 1079 at St Mary Cemetery Burial follows at St Marys with services by Rev Duncan Meadows. Memorials may be made to CHP Regional Foundation New Life Hospice.
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Donald B. Wagner
Elyria
Tin New Life
St. Joseph
Lorain
Vetera
Marine Corps
Mr. Wagner
General Motors
Mansfield
General Motors Fisher Guide
General Industries
New Life Baptist Church
St. Mary ’ Cemetery
VFW
New Life
Kolbe Road
Shirley V. Stalnaker dies after cancer battle in Lorain
Shirley V. Stalnaker 86 of Lorain died January 16 2006 at New Life Hospice Center in Lorain after a month with cancer. Born in Weston West Virginia she moved to Lorain 40 years ago. A licensed practical nurse she did home health care for 30 years retiring in 2000 later worked as a secretary at Lakeview Plaza. Survived by daughters Paula Fisher Vickey Scott son Michael Fisher Robert Stalnaker seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and many friends. Visitation 2 to 4 and 7 to 10 pm Wednesday at Walter A Frey Funeral Home 700 W Erie Ave Lorain with services following visitation at 8:30 pm. Memorials to New Life Hospice 8255 N Abbe Road Bayria OH 441125.
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Shirley V. Stalnaker
Jamison
Lorain
Moray
New Life Hospice Center
St. Joseph
Weston
W.va
Paula R. Fisher
Lady Lake, Fla
Vickey S. Scott
Lorati
Michael L. Fisher
Lady Lake
Robert K
Stalnaker
Richard Sexton 69 of Elyria Dies After Illness
Richard Dwight Sexton 69 of Elyria died Sunday January 16 after a day illness at EMH Regional Medical Center. Born in North Carolina he moved to Elyria at 16 and lived there 55 years. A GM technician retired 2001 he attended Midway Baptist Church and was active with Silver Saints and clock collecting. He is survived by Marilyn Sexton spouse. children Brenda Berner Michael Sexton Mark Sexton Keith Sexton and Kevin Sexton all Elyria. a stepdaughter Linda Lear. 12 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. brothers and sisters in North Carolina and Ohio. Visitation 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Midway Baptist Church with services Thursday at 11 a.m. The Rev. Charles Keeser will officiate. Burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst Hempel handled arrangements.
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Richard Dwight Sextom
Elyria
EMH
Mediical Center
Latsing
N.C
Silver Saints
National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors Inc
Marilyn June Sexton
Metts
Michael Sexton
Lorain
Mark Sexton
Keith Sexton
Kevin Sexton
Brenda Berner
Linda Lear
Joseph E
Nona Sexton
Thomas L Christensen obituary notes immigrant life and service
Peter L. Christensen 92 of Sheffield Township died January 13 2006 after a short illness at New Life Hospice Center of St Joseph in Lorain. He was born in Hobro Denmark immigrated to the United States settled in the Grafton area became a U S citizen in 195 Me served in World War II and retired from Ridge Top Co Elyria after 33 years. He belonged to Thames Michalls VEW Post 1079 and the Lorain City Yacht Squadron and enjoyed motorcycles sailing and gardening. Survivors include his wife Margaret Christensen a daughter Connie and son John along with three other children four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Private family services and interment will be at a later date.
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Peter L. Christensen
Sheffield Township
New Life
St Joseph
Toraln
Hobra
Denmark
United States
Grafton
U.S
Me. Christensen
Ridge Top Co
Elyria
Thames Michalls Vew
Lorain
Connie Christensen
Darlene Shenefelt
Louisiana
John Christensen
Owensboro
Glenn
Red Dog” Christensen
Elyrjay
Margaret
Nee Payne) Christensen
Chris B Christensen
Chris
Agnes
Nee Logatrip) Christensen
Anker Christensen
Lily Way
Due HU Memorial Park
Amherst Township
Wyers Fimern Chapel of
Elizabeth Verlig 85 longtime volunteer and educator dies
Elizabeth Betty Verlig of Oberlin and formerly Cleveland Heights dies Thursday December 16 2008. A Washington DC native and Swarthmore College graduate she worked for USDA Labor and Justice during WWII. She and her husband led a Kendal Oberlin Volunteer Clearing House earning national state honors for 48000 hours yearly. Memorial at Kendal at Oberlin includes donations to local charities. survived by husband seven grandchildren and other relatives.
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Elzabeth
Betty" Earl Verlig
Oberlin
Cleveland Heights
Washington, D.C
Kendal
Verlie
Memorial for Stella T. Smith in Elyria
Stella T. Smith of Elyria died January 15 2006 at Allen Medical Center after a short illness. She was a homemaker and member of St Jude Church and Thomas Mihalis VFW 1078 Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include sons Phil and Joseph of Elyria Francis of Frazeysburg sisters Margaret Tokarczek Elizabeth Schuster Eleanor Vargo brothers Ben Edward Joseph and Raymond Traczek six grandchildren and her husband Stacey Smith. Friends may call today at Wyers Funeral Home with services on Wednesday. Burial will be in Blahurst Park Cemetery Avon.
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Stella T. Smith
Elyria
Allen Medical Center
Obertn
Smith
St. Jude Church
Thomas Mihalis
Margaret Tokarczek
Elizabeth Schuster
Eleanor Vargo
Wellington
Ben Traczek
Elyr
Edward Traczek
Ket Oak
Texas
Joseph Traczek
San Jacinto
Calif
Raymond Traczek
Lorain
Stacey Smith
Helen Leboda
Angeline Seiling
Harriet Skorupa
Wyers Mumeral Chanel
North Ridge Road
Riyrlay
Edward J. Smith
St. Jude Catholic Church of
Flyria
Blahurst Park Cemetery
Avon
Obituary: Nola A Friend of Wellington Dies at 75
Nola A Friend 75 of Wellington died Sunday January 15 2005 at Allen Medical Center in Oberlin Born in Huntington Township she lived in Huntington and Wellington areas She was a 1944 Wellington High School graduate Quilter and crossword fan survived by husband Lyle son Roger seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren sisters and brothers services Thursday at Norton Funeral Home Burial Huntington Township Cemetery In lieu of flowers donations may go to the Alzheimer's Association Cleveland Ohio area.
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Nola Arlene Friend
Bailey
Wellington
Allen Medical Center
Oberlin
Huntington Township
Huntington
Wellington High School
Paul
Otis Blessing
Florence Daniels
Mildred Blessing
Ethel Bailey
George Blessing
Norton Funeral Home
Main St
Lea Mahan
Wellington United Methodist Church
Township
Alzheimer's Association
Fairhill
Road
Clevetarl
Lorain woman Madlyn Phillips Mallyn Minsney Phillips dies
Madlyn Phillips Mallyn Minsney Phillips age 74 of Lorain died Sunday January 15 2006 at her son’s home in Elyria after a short illness Born in Glenville West Virginia she moved to Elyria in 1959 and Lorain in 1974 She was a homemaker member of Grace Baptist Church in Lorain Survivors include son Everett Eugene Tanner two grandchildren brothers Thomas Daniel and Leon Minney sisters Eva Potega and Levan Price and many Minney relatives Funeral services Wednesday and Thursday at Devin Funeral Home Lorain Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst Township burial online condolences www.devinfuneralhome.com
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Mallyn M. Phillips
Minshey
Lorain
Elyria
Glenville
W.va
Phillips
Grace Baptist Church
Everett Eugene Tanner
Thomas Minney
Daniel Minney
Leon Minney
Glanville
Eva Potega
South Amherst
Levan
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Sandusky
Garrett
Ruthie’ Smith
Veltura Gonzalez
Fabio Rodriguez
Thomasila (Nee Maldonado) Rodriguez
Carlos Rodriguéz
Jeny Borvleteniae
Daniel Eyring
Countywide Heating
Eyring
Donald E. Wagner
Richard Dwight Sexton
Billy Denver Sexton
Rd Sexton
Hudson
Lois Haga
Lansing
Geneva Blevins
Portgar
Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Earl Verlig
American Association of Homes
ADPHA
Association of Ohin Philanthrogic Homes
Chautauqua
Betty
Jasaptt Ver
Vie
Robert E Harl
Leticia Pfanz
Anne Vollbrecht
Joan Hall
Grent
Carolyn Kent
Nee Crit
Fenden
Donald M. Baril
Oberly
International Services Center
Algis Ruksenas
Efc United Way Services
Greater Cleveland
Euclid Ave
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
P.O. Box
Dicken
Vorlia
Nola A. Friend
Madlyn M. Phillips
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