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The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 2002

Page

8

Lorain Resident Lorets Ashlin Kyshe Dies. Air Force Veteran

Lorets Ashlin Kyshe, a Lorain resident who moved from Elyria six months ago, served in the U.S. Air Force. He and his wife co managed Tower Regency Apartments in Lorain for six years and previously ran River Run Apartments. He was preceded in death by his parents George W. and Edma (Young) White. Private services will be held later. Dombrowski Wolak Riddle Funeral Home at 1939 Oberlin Ave. Lorain is handling arrangements.

U.S. Air Force White Tower Regency Apartments Lorain River Run Apart George W Edma Ned Young Dombrowski-Wolak-Riddle Funeral Home Oberlin Ave

Wittmer of West Salem longtime bookkeeper dies

Helen G. Wittmer 62 of West iutakee Oates born in Lorain and a St Mary High School alumna lived in West Salem six years. She worked 15 years as a bookkeeper for TJ Maxx in Lorain and belonged to St Stephen's Church Buckeye Rambling Rod and West Salem Historical Society. She donated blood regularly. Survived by husband Donald, daughters Detra Jacobs and Darla Johnson, four grandsons, sisters Marian Schnitzler and Joanne Farr, brothers Thomas Foisy, John Foisy, David Foisy, Raymond Foisy, Ken Foisy, Gerry Foisy. Preceded by parents George J. and Georgene Foisy and brother Robert. Visitation 6–3 p.m. Wednesday at Matteson Funeral Home. Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Thursday at St Stephen's. Interment Brownhelm Cemetery. Memorials to St Stephen's or Hospice of Wayne Co.

Helen G. Wittmer Helen G. Withier West Iutakee Oates Lorain St. Mary High School West Salem TJ. Maxx Donald Detra Jacobs Darla Johnson McArthur Brandsons Marian Schnitzler California Joanne Farr Wellington Thomas Foisy Jasper Ind John Foisy Bellevue David Raymond Foisy Ken Foisy Vermilion Gerry Foisy Brownhekm St Stephen’s Catholic Church Britton St Hospice of Wayne Co Orrville Wooster

Jink Reed, 67, Dies After Long Illness in Elyria

Wilford D. Reed 67 of LaGrange died Monday at EMH Regional Medical Center Elyria after a five year heart condition. Born Gilmer County West Virginia he moved to Lorain County in 1956 worked 30 years as tow motor operator for General Motors retiring 1982. Survived by wife Helen 46 years daughters Marsha Dobbins Elyria Sheila Sharp Willard Denise Bowling Grafton son Kevin Amherst 11 grandchildren two great grandchildren sister Nora Beall Normantown WV brother Wilbert Grafton. Friends may call 5 10 pm Wednesday Bauer Laubenthal Elyria. Funeral Thursday 11 am Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Grafton with Elder Leeman McCullough Elder Mike Smith officiating. Burial Mount Pisgah Cemetery.

Wilford D. “Jink” Reed LaGrange Emh Regional Medical Center Elyria Gilmer County W.va Lorain County General Motors Reed Mount Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church Grafton Helen L Nee Kuhi Marsha Dobbins Sheila Sharp Willard Denise Bowling Kevin Amherst Nora Beall Normantown Wilbert Alvin and Mary Nee Moss Hazel Alston Rhoda Osborne Woodford Bauer-Laubenthal Funeral Home Chestnut Ridge Road Parsons Road Leeman McCullough Mike Smith Mount Pisgah Cemetery

Minister Allie Pryor Jr. di ed in Lorain at 71

Minister Allie Pryor Jr. 71 of Lorain died Saturday at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community He was born in Ashland Ohio and worked at Ford Motor Co as an assembler before retiring in 1992 He also worked at Bonnie Bell in Westlake for 10 years He attended Church on the North Coast in Lorain and ministered across the community He started the Prayer Ban a community prayer activity He enjoyed mechanics and inventing Survivors include daughters Alvena Pryor Denise Allen and Helen Johnson a son Jerome six grandchildren a sister Mary Tarpley and his parents Ale Sr and Bertha Pryor Friends may call 7 to 9 pm today at Brown Robinson Funeral Home 2652 Broadway Lorain a.m. Wednesday at Church on the North Coast 4125 Leavitt Road Lorain Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain

Alvena Pryor Cleveland Denise Allen Chicago Helen Johnson Lorain Jerome Mary Tarpley Ale Sr Bertha Pryor Onedia Woods Brown-Robinson Funeral Home Broadway, Lorain North Coast Leavitt Road Clara Robinson Elmwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Rev. Willie B. Wiggins held in Fairfield

The Rev. Willie B. Ben Wiggins 73 of Lorain died Friday at Specialty Hospital in Lorain after two dogs. Funeral services were scheduled Friday at Fairfield Baptist Church 3294 Eagle Ave with officiant Rev. Dennis R. Johnson. Visitation 7 to 9 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home and 11 a.m. service at the church. burial at cemetery. Wife Mrs. Walsie r Wiggins at 124 W 29th St Lorain.

Wiggins Willie B Ben” Wiggins Liam Fairfield Baptist Church Eagle Ave Lorain Dennis R. Johnson Elmwood Cemetery Carter Walsier Wiggins St. Lorain Specialty

Poje Family Remembrance From Elyria And Mesa

Former St Jude Catholic member Mi Poje presided over private memorial services after his death. Survivors include wife Donna Poje, former spouse Marguerite, daughters Danielle Davidson and Kathleen Bramwell, sons Richard Jr and Terence, two granddaughters, brother Harry, parents George Ix and Theresa, brothers George Jr and Rudolph, and infant sister Rose. Arrangements were handled by American Cancer Society in Elyria and Mountain View Memorial Gardens in Mesa.

Mi -Poje St Jude Catholic Church Elyria Prince Donna Poje Mesa Marguerite Danielle Davidson Rocky River Kathleen Bramwell Richard Jr Terence Westlake Harry Manhattan Beach Calif

Rites planned for two area clergy and residents

The Rev Mack D Kincaid Jr 74 of North Ridgeville died Monday at EMH Regional Medical Center Elyria Arrangements by David Bogner Family Funeral Home North Ridgeville Also Mary Lou Zudell 76 of Wakeman died Sunday at Kingston of Vermilion Friends may visit 4 to 8 pm Friday at Glavia Shimo Hromada Funeral Chapel Lorain Complete arrangements by the funeral chapel

Mack D. Kincaid Jr North Ridgeville Emh Regional Medical Center Elyria David Bogner Center Ridge Road Mary Lou Zudell Mary Lou Zudeli

School renovations push ahead at multiple districts

Clearview Schools pursue a 23 million renovation across three buildings with phases targeting December deadlines. New science rooms and a cafetorium are planned for the high school while junior high costs reach 15.4 million and high school additions 8.3 million. Avon Lake aims to finish renovations by the new school year as May 2000 work wraps seven buildings. Project managers expect completion within budget and emphasize progress amid active construction supervised by Mike Golightley and Jay Meddell.

Boynton Clearview Mike Golightley Panzica/Quandel Robert Dunnerstick Avon Lake Jay Meddell Meddell

Ohio cigarette tax sparks mixed local response

Residents weigh in as Ohio raises cigarette tax by 31 cents to boost state funds. Officials predict 283 million for this year while critics say the tax targets smokers and hurts small businesses like Eddie's Cigar Store. Supporters cite health benefits and a projected drop in youth smoking.

Ohio Tim Keen Office of Budget and Management Sue Reaser Eddie’s Cigar Broad St Reaser Michelle Jones American Cancer Society Jones

Taxed items spark local support and debate

Gerald Wodzisz of North Ridgeville argues that increased taxation is necessary to raise government revenue, predicting many people will quit certain activities. He portrays higher taxes as a positive step for the government to fund services.

Tax Question Sparks Smoking Tax Debate

A speaker argues that a new deficit cost should be shared by all, questioning why smokers must bear the tax. The remark highlights tensions over who should pay for financial shortfalls and the fairness of targeted levies.

Avon Lake cell tower vote looms after petition drive

A group opposed to a Verizon Wireless tower in Bleser Park filed a petition claiming enough signatures for a November citywide vote. They gathered 2,691 names, above the 1,949 needed, while officials say the plan will proceed if valid. Mayor Berner backs letting voters decide.

Avon Lake Bleser Park Gerald Phillips Avon Phillips Rob Berner Berner New Par Delaware Verizon Wireless Electric Boulevard Planning Commission Lake Road

Residents flood City Hall over sewer backups in Elyria

Elyria residents on Marseilles Avenue blamed ongoing sewer backups after a June rainstorm that flooded basements with sewage. Frustrated neighbors urged City Council to fix the aging system as tests and new maintenance are proposed. preliminary fixes could cost tens of millions. Local residents, including Watson Beal and Pat McGill, described recurring damage and health concerns.

Christina Jolliffe Chronicle Telegram Elyria Marseilles Avenue City Hal Safety Service Eric Rothgery Watson Beal St. Jude Council Pat McGill Mukund Moghe Rothgery

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