James A Berchak 89 dies. golf leagues organizer
James A. Berchak, 89, of North Ridgeville died Sunday at EMH Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He organized several area golf leagues including the North Ridgeville Golf League and the Knights of St. John Golf League, serving as president and secretary. He worked as service manager for Cleveland Coin Meter, retired 1977 after 35 years, and earlier with Ingersoll Hardware. Survived by Agnes, daughters Janet Docs, Joan Isenberg, Carol Smith, nine grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, a sister, and several brothers and sisters. Funeral arrangements at Bauer-Laubenthal-Wainwright Funeral Home with services at St. Peter's Church. Burial in St. Peter Cemetery. Memorials to local health hospice.
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James A. Berchak
North Ridgeville
Emh Regional Medical Center
Avon Lake
Berchak
Cleveland Coin Meter
Ingersoll Hardware
Rocky River
Ridgeville Township
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Knights of John
Holy Name Society
St. Peter’s Church
Federal Credit Union of
St. Peter’s
Ridge Freeze
Agnes (Nee Stark
Janet Docs
Avon
Joan Isenberg
Elyria
Carol Smith
Mary Frank
Seattle
Wash
William
Leo
Arthur
John
Emil
Ann Vogias
Lillian Wetterland
Bauer-Laubenthal- Wainwright
Chestnut Ridge
Center Ridge Road
Thomas Hyland
St. Peter Cemetery
St. Joseph
Kolbe Road
Lorain
Ohio
Francis Theodore Griffore
Sheffield Lake
Community Health Partners Hospice
Detroit
Mich
Griffore
Great Lakes
Florida
Gary
Donald
Blacksburg
5.C
Dale T
Karen Ann Esson
West Salem
Roderick Griffore
Venice
Fla
Shirley
St. Theresa Cemetery
Sheffield Village
Jay Roller
Grace Baptist Church
Community Health Partners Hospice of
Reidy-Scanlan Funeral Home
Broadway
Louise M. Cline
McLane
Berlin Heights
Steubenville
Lakeview United Methodist Church
Cline
Kenneth Cline
Murphysboro, Il
Nancy Janton
Findlay
Melinda Shatynski- Reilly
Schenectady
N.Y
Marilyn Finnen
Marjorie Veil
Galion
James R
Hinman-Tanner
South St
Bevan Kimmel
New Haven Cemetery
Stein Hospice, Inc
Sycamore Lane
Sandusky
Inventor of traffic signal switching device dies at 66
Thomas T. Chrysler Sr. of Lorain long-time electrician and founder of the Lorain Burglar Alarm Co died at Avon Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness. A WWII shipyard worker and city electrician from 1957 to 1964, he earned national recognition in 1963 for a device that makes traffic signals turn red for approaching emergency vehicles. He retired in 1979 after working for Doane Electric. He was active in St Mary Church and several electrical unions. Survivors include his wife Clara and children Thomas Jr Patrick Bill Chris Dorma-Barres and Sheila Bly. Burial at Calvary Cemetery.
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Thomas T. Chrysler, Sr
Lorain
Avon Oaks
New York
N.Y
Chrysler
City of
Doane Electric Company
St. Mary Catholic Church
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
International Brotherhood of Electrical Inspectors
International Municipal Signal Association
Sheila Bly
Akron
John J. Gluvna
8Th St
Calvary Cemetery
Obituaries for J J Orndorff and Dorothy Yuhasz in Elyria
Joe J. Orndorff 82 of Elyria died Sunday after a short illness. He was a long time resident, active in church and Meals on Wheels, survived by Delcie, sons Paul and Claudette, and many relatives. A private interment will follow in Hominy Falls. Dorothy L. Yuhasz 80 of Lorain died Sunday after a long illness. She was a waitress, attended the Hungarian Reformed United Church of Christ, survived by sister Gertrude Cole, with private services planned in Lorain.
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Joe J. Orndorff
Elyria
Emh Regional Medical Center
Hominy Falls
W.va
Mr. Orndorff
First United Methodist Church
King Solomon Lodge No. 56
Meals On Wheels
Salvation Amy
Delcie
Curtis-Scheuffler-Busch Family
Dorothy L. Yuhasz
Wilber
Lorain
Kingston of Vermilion Nursing Center
Wakeman
Wheeling
Pleasant Restaurant
George
Anna
Nee Parker) Wilber
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Ridge Hill Eee Park
Amherst Township
Bertha C White longtime Amherst dry cleaner dies
Bertha C White 86 of Amherst died after an auto accident complications. Born in South Amherst she owned a dry cleaning business and worked 50 years as a seamstress at Mischa ka s and H J Cleaners. Survivors include daughter Lois Kochan sister Eva Wagner and others. Services Tuesday at Garland Misenefk Funeral Home with burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorials to St Peter United Church of Christ Memorial Fund or charity of donor s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha C. White
Jamie
Amherst
Metro Health Medical Center
Cleveland
South Amherst
Mischaka
Genevieve Deyoe
Barbara Piper
Garland Misenefk
Park Ave
Jerry Kruse
Lake Avenue
Doane and Gregus Families Death Notices in Lorain Area
Two obituary notices from Lorain area papers report Robert F. Doane 82 of Vermilion died in Lorain after a long illness. He was an electrician with Doane Electric and a Mason, sailor, and model shipbuilder. Survived by wife Lola, son Timothy, daughter Leanne, two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, and extended family. Memorials suggested to Heart or Kidney foundations. Also Paul S. Gregus 85 of Lorain died at Amherst Hospital after a long illness. He worked at U.S. Steel, attended Ss Cyril and Methodius Church, Slovenian lodge, and club. Survived by wife Ann, two sons, six grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements set with local chapels and church services.
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Robert P. Doane
Vermilion
Community Health Partners
Lorain
Mr. Doane
Doane Electric Company
Masonic Lodge
York Rite
al Koran Shrine
Vermilion Boat Club
Sucvavols Loci
Lalothy
Timothy
Casselberry
Fla
Leanne Doane
California
Betsy Doane
Albert
Rogers
Ft. Myers Beach
Carlin
Olive
Pancoast) Doane
Neil
Schwartz, Spence & Boyer
Bill Smith
Elmwood Cemetery
Masonic Lodge No
American Heart Association
Kidney Foundation
Lorain County
Paul S. Gregus
Amherst Hospital
Gregus
U.S. Steel
Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Ks.kj
Ann F
Vidrick
David G
Amherst
Dale P
Avon
John
Mary
Joseph
John J. Gluvna
Broadway
E. 31St St
Joseph Yelene
Calvary Cemetery
Walter Westfall 69 Retired Harshaw Chemical Employee
Walter Emil Westfall 69 of South Amherst died Sunday after living in the area for 95 years. A former Lorain County Speedway racer for Greber Enterprises, he worked 29 years at Harshaw Chemical in Elyria retiring in 1987. Survivors include wife Martha L. Campbell, son Arnold C. of Mountain View Alaska, daughter Elisa Westfall of Lorain, three grandchildren, and sister Rita Abbott of Elyria. Hempel Funeral Home handles private arrangements.
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Harshaw Chemical
Walter Email Westfall
South Amherst
Chicago
Westfall
Lorain County
Greber Enterprises
Elyria
Arnold C
Mountainview
Alaska
Elisa Westfall
Lorain
Rita Abbott
Martha L. (Nee Campbell
Hempel Funeral Home
Amherst
Obituary notices mark deaths of local residents in Berlin Heights and New London
Multiple obituaries detail the deaths of Francis Griffore in Sheffield Lake at 83, Louise Cline of Berlin Heights, and Ted Hopkins of New London. Surviving family members include children, grandchildren, and siblings. services and burial plans are listed with funeral homes and church venues. Each notice notes birthplaces, past employment, and community involvement.
Lorain residents Pfaff and Clarke noted in obituaries
Alvin A. Pfaff 74 of Lorain died Sunday at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home. He worked 40 years at Lorain Products and was active in many groups including Lorain Rotary, Goodwill, Boy Scouts, and the Lorain Civic Choir. Survived by wife Phyllis, son Thomas, daughter Jeannine, brother John, four grandchildren, and four nieces and nephews. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Services pending. Bernice Agnes Clarke 95 of Oberlin died Monday at a nephew’s home. She worked 15 years at American Stove Co and was a licensed practical nurse since 1961. Survivors include nephew Owen Thomas and several siblings. Services at Cowling Funeral Home with burial in Camden Township Cemetery. Memorials to New Life Hospice.
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Alvin A. Pfaff
Lorain
Autumn Aegis Nursing Home
Lorain Products
Mr. Pfaff
Phyllis
Nee Bickel
Thomas A
Jeannine Tupps
Sycamore
Ohio
John Marvin Pfaff
Pfaff
John
Neva
Nee Fletcher) Pfaff
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer
St. St
Elmwood Cemetery
Bernice Agnes Clarke
Oberlin
Alderson
W.va
American Stove Co
Church of the Open Door
Naomi Club
Owen Thomas
Lee Thomas
Wellington
Joan Bukholz
Florida
Violet Snyder
Georgia Harrah
Jewel
Clyde Flowers
Anthony Fatz
Douglas Clarke
Cowling Funeral Home
S. Main St
Camden Township
New Life Hospice
North Abbe Road
Elyria
Man killed playing near Lorain railroad tracks
Lorain man Sam Agee aged 20 died after running toward an east bound train near Beaver Creek Marina. Agee was dragged 70 feet and suffered head and neck injuries. He was pronounced dead at Community Health Partners. Alcohol was involved and authorities urged caution around trains. Funeral arrangements will be handled by Busch-Curtis Scheuffler Family Funeral Chapel.
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Lorain
Sam Agee
Erie Ave
Agee
Community Health Partners
Paul Matus
Beaver Creek Marina
Matus
Busch-Curtis Scheuffler Family Funeral Chapel
2Nd St
Elyria
North Rid geville Corn Festival Aug 8 10
The 23rd Annual North Ridgeville Corn Festival will run August 8 9 and 10 along Bainbridge Road between Route 83 and Root Road Opening ceremonies start at 7 p.m. on August 8 The Chronicle Telegram notes earlier dates were incorrect.
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North Ridgeville
Bainbridge Road
Root Road
Chronicle
Telegram
Boat Seized After Speed Boat Collision Off Put-In-Bay
A Toledo man, David P. Robbins, 50, had his 40 foot Master Blaster boat seized after ramming a 22 foot craft operated by Patrick Hallarin, 42, near Lenz Winery on Middle Bass Island. Robbins fled the scene but was detained by Coast Guard and Toledo Police at Cullen Park Marina. Hallarin sustained a broken ankle and multiple lacerations. nine aboard his boat had minor injuries and declined medical aid. No arrests were reported.
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Toledo
David P. Robbins
Coast Guard
Cullen Park Marina
John Herbert
Lenz Winery
Middle Bass Island
Robbins
Patrick Hallarin
Bedford
Hallarin
Herbert
Put-In-Bay
Unity Park Opens With Recycled Material Playground
Unity Day showcases a new playground made of recycled Miracle Equipment with tree swings ladders and slides funded by Ohio natural resources grants totaling 43000 plus 25000 from the city improvement fund and 3000 from the buy a brick program. Attendees include Gary Jalowiec and Beth Comnick with activities such as raffles a swim a concert and an arts display. Proceeds aid park upgrades.
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Jim Spaulding
Parks and Recreation Department
Miracle Recreation Equipment
Medina
Spaulding
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
Improvement Fund
Spauiding
Gary Jalowiec
Bainbridge Road
Alexis
Beth Comnick
Tan
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Barb
Michelle
Matthew
Debbie
Russell
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Roy Persons
Ife Hazel
Travel Light
Robert F. Doane
Paul S
Ted ‘Hoppy’ Hopkins
Ted “Hoppy” Hopkins
New London
Norwalk
South Pacific
Hopkins
W.L. Meade Co
New London Eagles Aerie
Main St
Grove Street
Eastman Funeral Home
Varie Tompkins Paul the
Chronicle-Telegram
Lions Club
North Ridgeville Middle School
North Ridgeville Police
Renaissance
North Ridgeville Arts Council
Patriot Community Band
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