Lorain and nearby obituaries in area death notices
A long obituary list from Lorain and surrounding towns reports deaths and funeral details. Notables include C Ralph Heald of Lorain a former 65 year employee of Lorain Telephone Co and church and civic members. several Amherst Oberlin Wellington and Elyria residents with funeral and burial plans noted. The notices cover survivors dates locations and burial sites with services set at local funeral homes.
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C. Ralph Heald
11Th St
Lorain
Lorain & Years
St. Joseph Hospital
Birmingham
Mr Heald
Lorain Telephone Co
Church of the Redeemer
Independent Pioneers of America
In Memory of James Woodcock from Loved Ones
In loving memory of my husband and father James Woodcock who passed away July 14 1971. Someday somewhere the forry had to be we lest will be renewed again beyond the ver for all events. Loving Wife and Daughter. Also in memory of James Woodcock who passed away July 14 1971 Sometimes while sleeping late at night when nights are out and the fire burns.
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Tess
James Woodcock
Seashells atop cliffs reveal ancient mega tsunamis
Fossil seashells found about 100 feet above sea level indicate Hawaii was hit by enormous tidal waves in a period estimated at tens of millions of years ago. Proponents point to ancient coastal uplift and cataclysmic events shaping the shoreline.
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Hawaiian
Controversy Over Lorain Park Operations Spurs Probe Call
Lorain councilman Thomas Gallo urged an investigation into the park department after complaints about conditions and maintenance. Park Board President Victor Carson defended leadership, questioned park director Hale's absence, and noted church benches were funded by St Peter Church. The committee formed a five member panel to study merging the park and recreation departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Thomas Gallo
Park Department
Gallo
Park Board
Victor Carson
Parks and Recreation Committee
Carson
Joseph Zahorec
St. Peter Church
Rodney Hale
Coumbus Park
Robert Salkowitz
D-1
Longfellow Park
Ambrose Cook
John German
Sears and Teamsters Seek Twin Labor Pacts in Cleveland Area
Teamsters Local 392 negotiates two pacts with Sears Roebuck and Co. The first covers 250 servicemen at Elyria Mentor and Miles Avenue Cleveland locations. The second covers 50 warehouse workers at Bedford and Lakeside Avenue warehouses. Open shop status means nonmembers may be affected.
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Teamsters Local 392
Sears, , Roebuck and Co
Midway Mall
Elyria
Mentor
Miles Avenue
Cleveland
Ralph Berry
Bedford
Lakeside Avenue
Sears
Infant Jeffrey Scott Donald Dies in Oberlin
Infant son of Mr and Mrs E L Donald of 331 South Pleasant Street Oberlin died in Allen Memorial Hospital one day after birth. Survived by parents and brother Kevin. Private graveside services were held at Westwood Cemetery with Rev Fred L Steen officiating. Cowling Funeral Home Oberlin in charge.
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Clarence O
Lincoln St . Oberlin
Henrietta
Bobbie Shine
Willa Peart Stanford
Eloise Fletcher
Carter
Elyria
Funeral Home
Westwood Cemetery
Oberlin
Stone Homer R
Stone Rd
Medina
Herbert W
Harrison G
Margaret Kuzmenko
Robert
Elyma
Harriett Schultz
Waite and Son Memorial
N. Court St
Burral
Mallet Creek Cemetery
Leo D .Katherine B
Clifton Ave
Sheffield
Theresa Malone
Lucille
Leoj
Berdy-Scanlan
Lorain
Funeral
A.mm St Vitus Church
Frank
Oberlin Ave
Mary Daniff
John R Devin
Bunal
Elmwood
Mayme H. Riesterer
Henry
Mary Louise) Cline
First St
New London
New London Hospital
Riesterer
Sandusky
Our Lady of Lourdes Church
Clarence
Cline
Richard
Mary Katherine) Becker
Lorena Krieger
Eastman Funeral Home
Kenneth A. Hans
Holy Cross Cemetery
Eugene Merrill
Betts Rd
Wellington
Alien Memorial Hospital
Obertin
Melissa
Lyle K. Green
Howard Merrill
Camden Cemetery
Morrow
Leah Mathews
Kipton
Jeffrey Scott Donald
E. L. Donald
South Pleasant St
Allen Memorial Hospital
Kevin
Fred L. Steen
Cowling Funeral Home
N Ridgeville principal resigns as third quit in month
NORTH RIDGEVILLE William Craig Middle School principal submitted his resignation becoming the third school leader to step down this month. Superintendent Roger Beitler said Craig will leave to take a post with Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Schools. A special school board meeting was set for 8 p.m. to review teacher employment policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ridgeville
William Craig
Roger T. Beitler
Craig
Donald Lawther
Donald Roder
Lear North
Sheffield
Sheffield Lake
Beitler
Blaze Damages Lorain Apartments on Gary Avenue
A grease pot left unattended on a stove sparked a fire at 4112 Gary Ave in Lorain. It caused about 4300 dollars in structure damage to Apartment 104 and adjacent 204, plus 1200 dollars in contents and 100 dollars in clothing losses across the two units.
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Lorain
Gary Ave
James Wilson
Dave A
Henry Ford Tried to Buy the Eiffel Tower Says National Geographic
National Geographic reports that Henry Ford proposed purchasing the Eiffel Tower to relocate it to the United States, an audacious plan documented in the magazine. The tale highlights Ford's interest in iconic landmarks and cross continental ambitions during his era.
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Henry Ford
Eiffel Tower
United States
National Geographic
Suit Seeks 75 000 Vacation Pay for Avon Lake Plant Workers
A class action filed in Lorain County Common Pleas Court on behalf of 50 former Avon Lake Fruehauf workers seeks 75 000 in vacation pay for 1969 70 under a union contract. Lead plaintiff Francis A. Lesperance represents Local 925 of the Allied Industrial Workers of America. The suit, referencing May 1 1970, also asks interest expenses and attorney fees. Attorney David Batista filed the complaint.
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Avon Lake
Fruehauf Corp
Lorain County Common Pleas Court
Francis A. Lesperance
Hogan
Looain
Allied Industrial Workers of America
Fruehaus
Atty
David Batista
Vandals Twice Smash Lorain Store Windows
Lorain Convenient Food Mart at 845 W. 22nd St. replaces windows after vandals strike again. A car crashed into the newly replaced windows at 10:30 pm injuring Burglar alarm installer Eldon Fish. Damages to windows and merchandise total about 4000 dollars. Driver William Saunders, 24, cited for license and control violations.
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Lorain
Norman Bohanon
Convenient Food Mart
W. 22Nd St
Eldon Fish
United Signal Alarm Co
William Saunders
Long Ave
Saunders
LaGrange Lions Festival Parade Aces 60 Units
The LaGrange Lions Festival opened amid showers with a 60 unit parade from the school to Vets Park. Masters and Mates 4 H won $25 for first prize, LaGrange Pinups 4-H took $15, and LaGrange Sodbusters won $10. Trophies went to Emery Hershey for pony team hitch and Phantom Riders. Linda's Lassies Elyria claimed top senior marching unit and baton, Edna Kays Steel City Strutters Lorain a second. Junior units Patriots Drum and Baton Corp won first, Deb-Ette Marching Unit Wellington second. Community Service Award went to Civic Improvement League. Judges included Mrs. Hershman, Sidney Byars, Mrs. Mertz of Elyria. Festivities run tonight and tomorrow at 7 p.m. Kiddie Day Sunday starts at 1 p.m. with reduced ride prices. barbecued chicken served. Firework finale Sunday with a car awarded.
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LaGrange
LaGrange Sodbusters
Emery Hershey
Hitch
Phantom Riders
Linda’s Lassies
Elyria
Edna Kays
Steel City Strutters
Lorain
Patriots Drum and Baton Corp
Deb-Ette
Wellington
Civic Improvement League
Robert Hershman
Sidney Byars
James Mertz
Keystone Band
Three suspects arrested in Frazee slayings in Cleveland
Cleveland police say a 32 year old man and a 19 year old woman were arrested in the brutal killings of Rose Frazee 61 and her son Donald 40 of Euclid. A 29 year old Cleveland man held as a witness provided descriptions but could not name suspects. Mrs Frazee was stabbed to death. Elmer Frazee husband wounded. Donald found bludgeoned behind 7600 Euclid Avenue. Investigators believe four men and a woman drove from the apartment to the Frazees home using Donalds keys to enter.
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Cleveland
Rose Frazee
Donald
Euclid
Frazee
Four Lorainites Injured in Two Car Crash
Four Lorain residents were injured in a two car crash on Route 254 in Sheffield Township around 1 a.m. today. They were in fair condition at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Admitted were Richard F. Guba 29 Max Krzemienieski 18 Samuel W Rosa 15 and Terry G Alldaffer 17. Alldaffer was driving east on Route 34 near Orchard Avenue when he lost control and crossed left of center then struck Guba’s westbound car. No charges were filed and the crash remains under investigation.
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Sheffield Township
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Richard F. Guba
Max
Krzemienieski
Samuel W. Rosa
Terry G. Alldaffer
Alldaffer
Lotain County
Orchard
Guba
Rt. Bs
Krzemiemeswici
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Marion Crile
Dulcie
Roy Shaffer
Ellis
Luella) Gainer
Columbus
James
Lavonne) Flaherty
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer
Frederick G. Hicks
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Everett Eldon
Amherst
Keife
Birdie
Muriel Everett
Hempel Funeral Home
Evergreen Cemetery
Phillips
Michael J
Delaware Ave Lorain
Helen
Michael J Jr
Helen DeSantis
J J. Ghuyan and Son
Loramn Frida
St Anthom
Calvary Cemetery
Spencer
Marion Carolyn Crile
Wellington Hospital
Crile
Huntington Liberty
Marion
Joseph C. Rapking
Huntington
Oscar Rapking
Norton Funeral Home
Mrs. C. Riesterer
Edward Clock
Gladys G. Clock
Paul
Nina) Coy
Prospect St
North Fairfield
Fisher-Titus Memorial Hospital
Norwalk
North Fairfield United
Memoriam
Curtis-Scheuffler Fonerad Some
Lec
Greater Gyn End
Barvey
Corts
Ernest Wi. Schmetter
Councilman
Lorain Park
Park and Recreation
Robert Jawroski
D-8
Columbus Park
Enced
Hale
LCCC
Lorain County Community College
the College
Perkins and Wills
Chicago
Finkel and Finkel
C-T
Dave Jones
Teamsters
Jeffrey
N. Ridgeville
Lawther
Susan Bengard
Susan
Richard Buagard
Summer St
Eiffel Stifles Ford
Lesperance
Bohanan
Fish
Station Rd
Columbia Station
St. Joseph
Carl Delay
Hollywood Ups
Ryan O'Neal
National Association of Retarded Children
Reichlin
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