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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 2001
Page
10
Multiple obituaries list Jean M Manzo, Patricia Ann Henry, Anna Chawansky, Helen Z Kirsch, Joe Shonk, Norma Marie Bracy, Michael S Shumyla and others. Dates, burial plans and funeral details span Elyria Lorain Lorain County locations with cemeteries Brookdale Carter Funeral Home and Holy Trinity Church. Survivors include siblings and spouses, with memorials to church or charity.
Harry Wilber of Oberlin died at 71 while vacationing in Manchester England after a golf outing in Scotland. He founded WOBL Oberlin on Christmas Eve 1971 and led CBS radio relations before retiring nine years ago. He served as Oberlin Rotary president and Elyria Country Club leader, survived by Catherine wife and two sons Douglas and Kent plus two grandchildren. Memorials to Allen Memorial Hospital Foundation.
Brady Donald Don 72 of Avon Lake died recently. Survived by daughter Mary C Rosenthal stepson Jahr F Nixon three sisters and two grandsons. Visitation Thursday 6 to 9 pm at Busch Burmenster Family Chapel Avon. Prayer service Friday 9:15 am then 10 am Mass at SS Joseph Catholic Church Avon Lake. Interment Westwood Cemetery Oberlin. Mary A Fritz 90 of Elyria survived by son William, daughter Danna, five grandchildren seven great grandchildren and brother Paul Fritz. Visitation 10 am memorial service 11 am Friday at Dicken Funeral Home Elyria. Burial Brookdale Cemetery Elyria.
Kathryn Pauly aged 86 of Vermilion died Tuesday at Community Health Partners Lorain. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Riddle Funeral Home at 5345 South Street Vermilion.
Julia Moore age 83 of Lorain died Monday at her residence after a lengthy illness. Burial and memorial arrangements will be announced by Brown Robinson Funeral Home located at 2652 Broadway Lorain.
Dorothy V. Abookire formerly Terrell born in Elyria died at 74 in Avon Lake after illness. She lived in Avon Lake 12 years and was a Holy Spirit Church member and Indians fan. Survivors include son Timothy Terrell and daughters Kathy Star and Sheila Terrell, plus four grandsons and two great grandsons. Visitation 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel. Services 9 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Church. Interment at St Mary New Life Hospice.
George Sayyeau Jr., 74, of Elyria died Tuesday after a brief illness. A Watertown, New York native, he lived in Elyria since 1960, served in the Navy in World War II, and worked 25 years as a pipefitter at General Motors in Elyria retiring in 1985. He was a member of St Mary Catholic Church, the Elyria United Polish Club, Elyria Eagles, VFW Post 1079, and Knights of Columbus. Survived by daughters Dianne Elek, Debbie Watson, Deanna Sayyeau. five grandchildren. six great grandchildren. sister Vera Kiljohn. brother Arnold Sayyeau. wife Agnes (1985). parents George Sr and Maude. brothers Bob, Charles, Harry. Visitation Friday 4–7 p.m. Laudenthal-DeCarlos Funeral Home. Funeral 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, followed by Mass at St Mary Church. Burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Avon, with VFW honors. Contributions suggested to American Heart Association.
Georgina Vargas nee Velazco, 79, of Lorain died Monday at Community Health Partners after a long illness. Born in Puerto Rico she moved to Lorain in 1949. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Chapel. Survivors include husband Anselmo, son A Vargas, daughter Lillian Georgvich, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren. A memorial Mass is set for 9:30 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Chapel. Burial is private at Calvary Cemetery. Garland Misencik Funeral Home handles arrangements.
Sheffield Village Council tabled a motion to exit a three party agreement with Lorain and the county over widening State Route 611. County Engineer Kenneth Carney plans to issue design proposals as officials seek grants to cover most costs while extending payback to eight years.
Blue Knights host two charitable shows yearly with mixed proceeds. In 2000 the summer show earned 93995 with 23499 to Blue Knights, and Jingle Bell Rock raised 46455 with charity receiving 310685. The National Federation of the Blind of Ohio reported 655801 via clothing donations and 495344 to the charity, while 186885 was raised by its solicitor with 140164 to the charity.
The caller uses high pressure tactics and claims 100 percent of your contribution goes to the charity. They may demand immediate pickup by courier and avoid mailing, while avoiding questions about actual admin and fundraising expenses. Do not agree to donate over the phone.
Cedar Point plans a new VertiGo thrill ride adjacent to the Magnum XL-200 with three 265 foot towers. Ground work has begun and officials aim for a quick opening after testing and inspection. Riders will launch and reach about 80 feet above Magnum while paying a separate $15 fee for VertiGo, with no regular park admission required.
Cincinnati and southwest Ohio faced a heat alert as Cinergy reported electricity demand peaked at 10,984 megawatts on Monday, surpassing the 1999 record of 10,873 megawatts. No heat wave deaths have been reported this summer, though cooling centers operate citywide and temperatures are expected to drop Thursday.
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