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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1979

Page

7

Miller and Steffy Obituaries From Lorain Amherst Amhurst Area

Russell C Miller 72 of 723 West 32nd St Lorain died yesterday at St Joseph Hospital after a heart attack like incident at home He retired from Lorain Post Office after 42 years in 1969 John Byron Steffy 62 of 6720 South Dewey Rd Amherst died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a years illness He worked at Lorain Cuyahoga Works US Steel retiring in 1974 and belonged to Local No 1104 Surviving are a son Harley J Ithaca N Y daughters Judy Varriemo and Kay Basor a brother Neil and a sister Rosa M Ernest wife Alma and a son Robert Lorain and three grandchildren Funeral notices list services at Garland Amherst and Reichlin Cooley Lorain chapels officiants Perry Beaumont Merlen Levering and burial Elmwood Cemetery Also mentioned are Merle J Billie Grant nee Drury 67 of 15835 Avon Belden Ray Grafton died at Manor Care North Olmsted She was a travel consultant Surviving husband Robert J and sisters Edna Piper Nelda Davis Services at Westwood Abbey Sunset Memorial Park North Olmsted with Jenkins Funeral Chapel arrangements Memorials to American Cancer Society.

Russell C. Miller West 32Nd St Lorain St. Joseph Hospital Miller John Byron Steffy South Dewey Rd Amherst Elyria Memorial Hospital Steffy Glouster Ohio Murrysville Cuyahoga Works US. Steel Corp Harley J Ithaca N.Y James Judy Varriemo Kay Basor Otway Neil Pittsburgh Rosa M. Ernest Dorcas Elen Garland Funeral Home Perry Beaumount Merlen Levering Elmwood Cemetery Merle J Billie) Grant Drury Avon Belden Ray Grafton Manor Care North Olmsted Grant Oregon Mills Creek North Ridgeville Westgate Travel Service Inc Robert J Edna Piper Nelda Davis Westwood Abbey Sunset Memorial Park Columbia Road North Olm Sted Jenkins Funeral Chapel Dover Center Rd Westlake American Cancer Society

Death notices from Elyria Amherst and North Ridgeville

Roy W Ramage of Elyria Wilhelmina Ri a daughter Barbara Bell and Wilson C survive. Two sisters and friends will call Friday 7 10 9. Service Saturday 1 30 pm at Curtis Scheuffier Funeral Home. Burial Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials to Furst United Methodist Church Radio Fund Elyria Ohio. Howard D 66 of 666 Mayfield Ct Amherst wife Madaling daughter Patricia Louise Lippman four sisters. Visitation Friday 2 5 and 7 9 pm Hemple Funeral Home Amherst. Service Saturday 9 40 am at funeral home and 10 am at St Joseph Catholic Church Amherst. Burial St Joseph Cemetery Amherst. Missmma V Warner 78 of 336 Barton Rd North Ridgeville. Surviving Clair and Rodger. Call Friday from ? to 9 pm Bogner Funeral Home North Ridgeville. Service Saturday 11 30 am Elmhurst Park Cemetery Avon.

Ramage Roy W Elyria Yale Xcilreneali Howard D Mayfield Ct Amherst Madaling Patricia Louise Lippman Hempel Funeral Home Fnday St. Joseph Catholic Church St. Joseph Cemetary Barton Ra N. Redgeville Song Clair Rodger Bogner Rome North Ridgeville Elmhurst Park Cemetery Aven

Card of Thanks for Marion T Cowan and Viola Chamberlain

The family of the late Marion T Cowan known as Tap expresses sincere thanks for support during illness and death. Gratitude to Carter Funeral Home Elder Samuel Whitworth Rev Ike Taylor and Roberta Whitworth for music. Thanks to those who sent flowers food and fellowship. Also thanks to Faverside Homes and relatives for sympathy after Viola Chamberlain’s passing and to Elyria Memorial Hospital doctors and nurses and the Curb Scheaffler Funeral Home. Daughter Viola May and Sister Lucille Cuoningham

Marion T Cowan Tap Son Carter Funeral Home Samuel Whitworth Ike ‘Taylor Roberta Whitworth Roberta Gross Nupeuury Pamilies Viola Chamberlain Elyria Memorial Hospital Salvador Curbs

In Memoriam Notes of WILLIAM L AEN and Others

In memoriam tributes to WILLIAM L AEN who died January 19, and ROSEMARY TEGGART who died May 1, 1974, with late birthday remembrances. Also HONORA GENENA Becky HERO, ANNA M. BECK, and others praised as wives mothers grandmothers and friends, reflecting on loss and enduring memory.

William Laen Han Louse Henry & the Rosemary Teggart Dantary Tal Randmother Marana Genena Becky” Hero Anna M. Beckfit

Elyria Library Promotes Janet M Coolman to AV Librarian

Janet M Coolman a reference assistant at Elyria Public Library is promoted to audio visual librarian effective Jan 15. A Elyria native and Kent State University graduate she has worked at the library since last November Marilyn Norton becomes head of circulation on Jan 1. Norton previously joined last September as a volunteer paraprofessional library aide for the Keystone School District where she served eight years.

Janet M. Coolman Elyria Public Library Elyria Kent State University Marilyn Norton Keystone

Northern Ohio Christian Conference Meets at Oberlin

The sixth annual Northern Ohio Christian Conference winter meeting is held today and Saturday in Finney Chapel on the Oberlin College campus. Main speakers are Rev. Jim Moore of Ruston Louisiana and Joseph McAuliffe, cofounder of Charis Community. Sessions are open to the public with a $5 registration fee and no charge for evening sessions.

Oberlin Northern Ohio Christian Conference Finney Chapel Oberlin College Jim Moore Ruston Joseph McAuliffe Charis Bowling Green

Youth cited for conduct at high school basketball game

Wellington police cited a 17 year old youth for disorderly conduct after he was arrested and removed from the Wellington Oberlin High School basketball game for allegedly shouting obscene remarks at Oberlin players. The youth was released to his parents custody.

Wellington Jay Cooper

Mendiola given 12 to 40 years for heroin convictions

Emiliano Mendiola, 28, of 3650 Albany Ave Lorain, sentenced by Judge Adrian Bedeski to 12 to 40 years after a jury found him guilty on five counts of aggravated trafficking in heroin and a bulk amount of marijuana plus one count of permitting drug abuse. Four heroin counts run 3 to 10 years each, two counts 3 to 10 years and six months, with two sentences concurrent. Parole potential in 4 or 5 years. Defense plans appeal.

Mansfield Reformatory Emiliano Mendiola Albany Ave Lorain Common Pleas Adrian F. Bedeski Mendiola Betlesei Bedeski Ohio

Dinner dance planned at VFW Post 1079 Auxiliary

The VEW Post 1079 Auxiliary will observe its 50th anniversary with a dinner and dance on Jan 27 at the Post Home on Abbe Rd starting 6:30 p.m. The auxiliary was organized Jan 29, 1929. Past presidents will be recognized. Georgette Krugman, past president of the Post 1079 Auxiliary and the Ninth District, will give a history of the organization. Jane Young, VFW Department President, and Edward H. Marzee, Department Commander, along with district and local officers, will attend.

VEW Post. 1079 Abbe Rd Georgette Krugman 1079 Jane Young VFW Edward H. Marzee

Chef Henri's auditions for Finish ing Touches at Avon Lake

Avon Lake theatre hosts auditions Monday and Tuesday at 7 30 PM for Finish ing Touches running March 9 to April 8. Cast includes three women one boy and four men. Auditions at 33493 Lake Rd in the Saddle Inn building. Call box office for details.

Avon Lake Chef Henri Saddle Inn Lake Rd

1979 Greater Cleveland Auto Show Expected Big Crowd

More than 250000 visitors are expected for the 1979 Greater Cleveland Auto Show opening February 10 at the Cleveland Convention Center. The event runs daily through February 18 with 400 vehicles on display, including domestic and imported cars, antiques, and specialty vehicles. Proceeds from visitor photographs support the Frederick Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum restoration fund. James R. Garfield is executive director, with Joe M. Erdelac and Fred Kane as co chairs. New officers for the Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association include E Healy Dowd as president, Douglas Wick first vice president, Hugh Gibson second vice president, Robert Koepke treasurer, Garfield continuing executive vice president and secretary.

Greater Cleveland Frederick C. Crawford Auto-Aviation Museum James R. Garfield Joe M. Erdelac Fred Kane Cochairmen Cleveland Automobile Dealers Association E. Healy Dowd Kane Douglas Wick Hugh Gibson Robert Koepke Garfield

Local births listed for Elyria area residents

A series of birth notices from Elyria Memorial and area addresses record newborns on January dates. Names include QUILLEN JR, CHRISTENSEN, NEWMAN, ORTIZ, RUIZ, EDDY, URIG, GIFFORD, AZOK, GARCIA JR, MARTINDALE, and WARD with respective addresses in Elyria Lorain Vermilion Amherst Sheffield and nearby towns.

Fire and vehicle incidents pepper Russia Township notes

A dated district blotter records multiple incidents including a dumpster fire at Stanadyne and a snowblower theft from St. Agnes Church assets, several car crashes with minor injuries or none, a school bus collision, two break ins at residences, a false fire alarm, and radio equipment thefts near Midway Mall and behind Holly Hall. Police arrest for aggravated menacing after a street disturbance. Burglary attempts and vandalism rounds out the catalog of events across Lorain County townships and suburbs.

Stanadyne, Inc Woodland St. Agnes Church Lake Ave Ralph Frazer Bath St Kroger’s Broad St Ant Garden Street Second Street East Avenue Taylor Street SH. 57 School Tuscarawas West Rover West Hadge Broad Cedar Streets Andrew Farrow Gulf Road Cleveland Street Abbe Road Angus Judy Meyers 12Th St Lois Abhert Morgan Ave Midway Mall Portia Ct Caritan Mobr Events St Holly Bolly Lane Lorain County Vocational School Rt. 8 Russia Township Quarry Road Re 10 Fred E Aliff Avalon Dr Eaton Township

Patriots Community Band Available to Civic Groups

The Patriots Community Band offers free performances to civic organizations and charities. Sponsored by VFW Post 1079, the volunteer group requests written requests sent to A P Jones at 371 238 Harvard Ave Elyria and asks that requests arrive by March, two months before the event. Other officers include Tim Haury Mike Groboske Sandy Moyes and Joe Vendruska.

Patriots Patriots Community Band VFW Post 1079 A.P. Jones The A.p.jones Harvard Ave Elyria March Lister Jones Tim Haury Mike Groboske Sandy Moyes Joe Vendruska

Two Businesses Join Midway Mall Lease Deals

New leases announced by Jacobs Visconsi Jacobs Co bring two enterpr ises to Midway Mall. Jean Nicole will open in the west mall occupying 5600 square feet and Gloria Marshall Figure Salon will take 2900 square feet in the south mall.

Midway Mall David J. Lewanaki Jacobs, Visconsi & Jacobs Co Jean Nicole Gloria Marshall Saton

Lothrop petitioners seek more signatures

Oberlin petitions are still being gathered as city manager search moves forward. Richard Lothrop withdrew Jan 11 from reviewing candidates, though council must consider 160 applicants and aims to pick three or four by Feb 1 with an appointment by March.

Oberlin Richard Lothrop Catherine Totzke Lothrop Jack Baumann Baumann

Columbia zoning changes proposed

Two amendments to the Columbia zoning resolution were approved after a public hearing and sent to the Township Trustees with a recommendation to adopt. They clarify definitions for a lot and lot width, defining a lot as land fronting a public right of way and capable of supporting a building with accessory uses, and lot width as the shortest distance between lot side lines at the road front and building lines.

Columbia Zoning Board Columbia Township Garrett Murray

Planners Approve Broad Street Office Zoning Change

The planning commission approved a rezoning request on Thursday afternoon to change a land parcel between Boston and Logan avenues from two-family residential B-2 to general business B-3 for a small office building. The vote was unanimous.

Broad Street Planning Commission Boston and Logan Avenues Laux Robert Hall Lorain Boulevard General Business Dennis Thomas William Gwynne

Lorainite Acquitted Of Weapon Charge In Lorain

Yakub Shareef also known as John B McElyn, 33, of 1224 Euclid Ave Lorain, was found not guilty after a one day trial of carrying a concealed weapon. He said the gun was for protection after threats by an Elyria man and testified he sought police protection.

Yakub Shareef John B. McElyn Euclid Ave Lorain Shareef St. Joseph Hospital Elyria

Fire damages Ridge Tool facility on Clark Street

Fire officials reported a Thursday afternoon blaze at Ridge Tool caused by a malfunctioning ventilation component. The 4:13 p.m. fire confined to the ventilation system, inflicting about 5000 dollars in damage.

Ridge Tool Clark St

Also Mentioned on This Page

John B. Steffy Robert J. Grant Warner Memoriam Wilbur Beverly Gary Sean Krista Lillian Dersber W. Scheer Church Conference Mendiula Michael E. Larson Theodore E. Larson Liberty Ave Vermilion Fort Knox Larson Army Henri Colorado Rockies Sts. Johns Summit County UPI Elyria Memorial James Quillen Jr Seventh St Robert Christensen Brunswick Dr Gene Newman Grafton Rd Lorain St. Joseph Elba Ortiz Long Ave Paul Irma Ruiz David Drive Richard Barbara Eddy Beechview Drive Dennis Urig Colorado Ave Sheffield Edward D. Gifford Woodstock Drive Joseph Azok Hidden Valley Drive Augustine Garcia Jr Meadow Lane Debbie Martindale W. 24Th St Mary Ward Gary Ave Elyria Police and Fire Departments Toa Sembaly Lake Depot Street Timothy Gerhard- Inger Hamilton St Sheriff's Department Ketchum's Gulf RE Eaton Township Lorainite Paul J. Mikus Richard Laux
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