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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 2008
Page
9
Ronald K. Fidder, 61, of Elyria died at home on Wednesday January 23 2008 after a brief illness. He was under care of Good Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements are being handled by Wyers Funeral Chapel of Sheffield Township.
Obituaries list multiple local residents including Harley Arhan Alltayp Jai Richard Bias Tuan Mi Durham Thal Bo Giitt Donna A Wil Frances Raport Frederick J Tooney Balmert Donall R Copeland Ronald K Fidder Imo Hamilton Grace F Lewis Kathy Marie Whitten. Memorial notices reflect community figures and surviving relatives in a compact roll of deaths.
Frederick J Balmert III 51 known as Tooney and Thaney died January 23 2008. Arrangements by Busch Funeral Home 32000 Detroit Rd Avon Ohio pending.
Donald R. Copeland, 82, died Friday, January 18, 2008, at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. Dicken Funeral Home, Elyria, is handling arrangements.
Donna A King nee Richards 82 wife of Marvin Jake of Elyria passed away Thursday January 24 2008 She was mother of Donald Marvin Mariruth and Ross grandmother of Donald William deceased Marvin Melanie Brian Donna Jennifer and Megan great grandmother of six sister of Donald Richards A memorial service will be held later Donations may be made to LaPorte United Methodist Church Elyria or the Muscular Dystrophy Association
Frances C. Rapolz 48, of Elyria died January 23 2008 at EMH Regional Medical Center. Born August 10 1919 in Lorain she owned Rapolz Grocery and belonged to St. Agnes Church. She is survived by daughter Carolyn Ray sisters Celia Kowalczyk Emily Torrens three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. memorials to St. Agnes Building Fund. Burial Calvary Cemetery Lorain. Funeral services January 28 2008 at St. Agnes Elyria.
Harley Arlan Alltop 76 of Grafton passed away January 23 2008 at EMH Regional Medical Center surrounded by family. Born August 21 1931 in Norman town West Virginia he retired from the Pfaudler Co and moved back to West Virginia in 1982 then to Grafton in 2003. He played bluegrass gospel music with the West Virginia Bluegrass Boys and recorded two albums. Survived by wife Maviadell daughters Cheryl Dossa Cindi Smith Beth Huffman sons Harley Keith Alltop Richard Alltop Timothy Alltop 11 grandchildren 14 great grandchildren sister Arlene Reed and numerous relatives. Visitation January 25 2008 at Blackburn Duke Funeral Home. Funeral January 26 2008 Mt Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Burial Mt Pisgah Cemetery.
Harold E Gift 84 formerly of Medina died peacefully January 20 2008 surrounded by family. He was WWII medic with the 106th Medical Battalion past post commander of American Legion Post 202 Medina and long time GM parts and service manager. He is survived by children grandchildren and great grandchildren with services set January 25 2008 at Waite Son Medina Chapel. Memorial gifts may be made to American Legion Scholarship Fund.
Elmo Hamilton 75 of Grafton died January 21 2008 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Born February 17 1932 in Floyd County Kentucky he was a welder with Lee Wilson Manufacturing and served in the US Army. Survived by daughters June Brady Cindy Blacksmith Sandy Brown son Steven sister Hazel Back nine grandchildren two great grandchildren. funeral and burial details provided.
Grace F Lewis 79 of Lorain died January 23 2008 after a long illness. Born March 1 1926 in Port Carbon PA she moved to Lorain in 1952 and was a First Lutheran Church member and former barmaid at the German Club and Amvets. Survived by husband William E Lewis daughters Grace Gonzalez Jean Tolliver Catherine Swift Barbara Thomas 13 grandchildren and three by her son John Oliver. Visitation January 25 at Devin Funeral Home with services January 26 at First Lutheran Church. Burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park.
Kathy Marie Whit ten of North Ridgeville died January 24 2008 at University Hospital Cleveland after a short illness. Born in Elyria she lived in North Ridgeville most of her life and worked 13 years in the city service department. She loved the ocean travel games of chance and tormenting her nephews. Survivors include life partner Margie Vacca and her daughter Nina mother and father Joseph and Lucille Whitten brother Ken Whitten nephews and three great nephews and three great nieces. Friends may call January 27 2008 from 2 to 5 PM at David Bogner Family Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to North Ridgeville Community Care. More details at davidbognerfamilyfuneralhome.com.
Joan M Durham Eaton 73 of Wellington died January 23 2008 at home after a long cancer battle. Born March 14 1934 in Lodi she was a Brighton High School graduate and worked as a school secretary and bank teller. Survived by five children twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren sister Joyce Browand and companion Dale Matcham. Funeral from Brighton United Methodist Church January 26 with burial at Brighton Cemetery. Memorials to New Life Hospice or Brighton United Methodist Church.
Richard C Bias 85 of Phoenix AZ died January 24 2008 Born March 11 1922 in Whit taker WV son of Wyatt Bias and Helen Nelson His family moved to Arthurdale WV under the Homesteaders project Eleanor Roosevelt He served in World War II as a rang er in the 2nd Airborne He was shot at Normandy losing hearing in one ear and earned a Purple Heart He met Helen Keller during recovery later married Lucille They moved to Elyria then Phoenix in 1985 They had two children Richard Jr and Carol Shirley Blake is a sister He enjoyed golf dancing storytelling church and volunteering as a greeter A gathering January 25 2008 from 9 to 11 AM at Deer Valley Light and Life Church Phoenix Memorial service at 11 AM Donations to Hospice of Arizona or the church Arrangements by Heritage Funeral Chapel Peoria AZ
Mayor Gillock says 2008 will be another cautious year as city finances improve with a 12 percent surplus to 1.2 million despite lower tax revenue. Police crime up 10 percent and parking tickets up 75 percent with new homes driving service needs. Ridgeview Shopping Center demolition completed, ending the vacant eyesore on Center Ridge Road. Contact Michael Baker at 329-7128.
Jones was taken to Allen Memorial Hospital and flown to MetroHealth Medical Center after a November shooting. Two bullets were removed at Lorain Community Hospital. Police say motive was retaliation for a 2005 fight. Cross has not spoken to police. his attorney says he denies being the shooter. Contact Cindy Leise at 329-7245 or clelse chronictat.com.
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