Firestone and Davis families mourn Lorain area deaths
Francis M Firestone 84 of 1730 Broadway Lorain former Thew Shovel Co foreman died at home after a long illness He owned Firestone's Restaurant retiring 1962 Born Marlboro Ohio lived Lorain since 1937 member of First United Methodist Church Surviving wife Florence daughters Evelyn Ragnum and Audrey Stephenson sons Richard and Carl 13 grandchildren seven great grandchildren a son Kenneth killed in World War I Friends will be received Odell O Davis 64 Elyria Memorial Hospital housekeeper at Elyria Memorial for ten years member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church Born Booneville Mississippi lived in Elyria since 1954 Surviving son James Lindsey four grandchildren mother Corean Davis sisters Lian Brooks Ruth Twaddle Estelle Jackson Eunice Bruton Marte House Dorothy Heron brothers Orvil Etlis Davis Charles Davis Jimmy Davis A sister and two brothers preceded in death Body to Swift Funeral Home Osceola Arkansas burial Bassett Cemetery Arkansas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis M Firestone
Broadway
Lorain
Thew Shovel Co
Firestone
Ontil
Marlbor
Ohio
First United Methodist Church
Florence
Victor
Evelyn) Ragnum
Arthur
Audrey) Stephenson
Florada
Richard
Carl
Vermilion
Kenneth
Odell O Davis
Prospect St
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church
Davis
Booneville
Miss
Elyria
James E Lindsey
Corean Davis
San Jose
Calif
Lian Brooks
Ruth Twaddle
Portsmouth
Estelle Jackson
Salmnas
Eunice Bruton
Calf
Marte House
Carpentsville
Dorothy
Heron
Luxora
Ark
Orvil
Etlis Davis
Charles Davis
Nesplains
Jimmy Davis
Osceola
Reichlin
Swift Funeral Home
Bassett Cemeter
Vassett
Death notices for Schneider Walter C and Twyman Earl L
Obituaries list Walter C Schneider also known as Pat of 126 Bellefield Ave and Earl L Twyman of 30 Wider Ave. Both leave spouses and families with multiple siblings noted. Funeral services described with dates, times, and burial at local cemeteries. memorials suggested to St John United Church and First United Methodist Church respectively.
Card of Thanks for Laura Randleman
Card of Thanks from the Randleman family expresses deep gratitude to friends neighbors and real lives for comfort sympathy and acts of kindness during Laura’s illness. Special thanks go to doctors and nursing staff at Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital for their kindness and dedication. Also Bethany Rabitts, Brother and Sister Dave Battle, Mary E Kendall are thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Fisher Titus Memorial Hospital
Bethany Rabitss
Dave Batlle
Mary E Kendal
Bonnett services set for Thursday morning
Funeral services for Steven Ray Bonnett a 17 year old from Grafton will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Fulton Funeral Home Grafton Elder Darry Hashman will officiate and burial will follow in River Road Cemetery LaGrange. He drowned at Clare Mar Lake Sunday and was recovered Monday. He attended Keystone High School where he played track and worked part time for Bob Rising Enterprises. He was born in Lodi and lived in the Grafton area most of his life. Surviving are his parents Mr and Mrs Donald Esther Bonnett a sister Barbara and a brother Bryan both at home a grandmother Mrs Lorena Bonnett Glenville W Va. Friends may call Fulton Funeral Home Grafton Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Ray Bonnett
Indian Hollow Rd
Grafton
Fulton
Darry Hashman
River Road
LaGrange
Steven
Clare Mar Lake
Keystone High School
Bob Rising Enterprises
Lodi
Donald
Esther) Bonnett
Barbara
Bryan
Lorena Bonnett
Glenville
W Va
Mrs Rebecca A Robinson 86 Lorain resident dies after long illness
Mrs Rebecca A Robinson 86 of Lorain formerly of 311 W 18th St died at Autumn Aepis Nursing Home Lorain after a long illness She was born in Joliet Illinois and lived in Lorain 62 years She was member of St Mary Church Ladies Guild Sunshine Club National Council of Catholic Women Golden Agers and Biks Peerless Temple No 236 A nephew Floyd Clark Minneapolis survives Her husband John died in 1969 Funeral home wake times and church services are noted with burial at Elmwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca A Robinson
18Th St
Lorain
Aepis
Joliet, Ill
Robinson
St Mary Church
The
Ladies Guild
Sunshine Club
National Council of Catholic Women
Golden Agers
Biks Peerless Temple
Floyd Clark
Minneapolis
Minn
John
Ain
Raymond Broka died after long illness at 77
Raymond Broka known as Slim of Nova died at his home after a long illness at age 77. He once ran the Lone Elm Inn in Norwalk and worked as a truck driver for Norwalk Truck Lines and Stokely Foods. Born in Perrysburg, he lived in the Norwalk area and shared his home with Jessie LeBeau for 30 years. Survived by a brother Elmer of Indiana and a sister Mrs Clara Emch of California. Cremation followed. memorial services set for Monday at 1 pm in Grove Street Cemetery, New London, with Rev. John Hendricks of Nova United Methodist Church officiating. Donations suggested to a preferred charity. Eastman Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Raymond
Slim) Broka
Nova
Lone Elm Inn
Norwalk
Stokely Foods
Mr. Broka
Perrysburg
Jessie LeBeau
Elmer
Indiana
Clara Emch
California
Grove Street
New London
John Hendricks
Nova United Methodist Church
Eastman Funeral Home
Horvitz ties to public officials and club guests in Florida case
William D. Horvitz testified in Cuyahoga County Probate Court about public officials being entertained as business guests at the Emerald Hills Country Club in Hollywood Florida. He said a 1975 party for 200 included politicians and a judge, with business and personal guest accounting. He defended the practice as needed for regulatory influence and noted club employees serve on local boards. Also testifying were Horvitz family members and Francis Kane as part of a tussle over the family estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
William D. Horvitz
Horvitz
Cuyahoga County
Hollywood, Fla, Country Club
Florida
U.S
Richard Stone
Congress
Hollywood, Fla
Country Club
Hollywood Inc
Broward County
Hollywood
South Broward Hospital
David E Cony
Mack Industries
Coay
Harry R. Horvitz
Joseph J. Nabra
William
Francis £. Kane
Horvitzs
Local Births in Elyria Area Clubs and Homes
A series of birth notices dated July 28 and July 29 report new sons and daughters born to families in Elyria area. Names include Foglyand from 183 Pas Adena Ave, Green of 516 Middle Ave, Kopuzyk on Hale Rd Oberlin, Port at 108 Harvard Ave, and Van Arsdale at 12430 Robson Rd Grafton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Foglyand
Pas Adena Ave
Roger Green
Middle Ave
Mitchell Kopuzyk
Hale Rd
Oberlin
Craig Port
Harvard Ave
David van Arsdale
Robson Rd
Grafton
Burtons announce birth in Lorain area
In St Joseph on July 16 Mrs T J Burton of 1315 New Jersey Ave Lorain reported a birth on July 21 a daughter to Christine and Emmett Garton of 4208 Brockley Ave Sheffield Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T J Burton
New Jersey Ave
Lorain
Christine
Emmett Garton
Brockley Ave
Sheffield Lake
Alan
Christine Tobicash
Lake Breeze Road
Asonto
Daniel P Page
Hawthorne Ave
Andrew J Warhola, Jr
Nantucket
Chris Tavenner
Gary Ave
Amherst
James Hobbs
Riverside Drive
Ronald Cordy
Lexington Ave
Wellington Street closed for repair before county fair
Wellington Kelly Street will be closed to traffic Wednesday and Thursday for resurfacing. Edwards Resurfacing and the Lorain County Commissioners share the project cost. Work to be finished before the Lorain County Fair opens August 21, a key route to the fairgrounds from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington Kelly Street
Lethel
Edwards
Lorain
Couple escapes attic fire on High Street
An early morning fire at 371 High St caused 6000 dollars in damage to the attic and second floor. Fire Lt Joseph Pronesti cited defective wiring in the attic of Edwin Cutlip’s home as the cause, igniting bedding and stored materials. The blaze was confined to the attic. Mr and Mrs Cutlip escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Joseph Pronesti
Edwin Cutlip
High St
Gulf Road to Close for Tree Trimming
Elyma's Gulf Road will be closed between Burns Avenue and Hilliard Road from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday as City Forestry crews trim branches that obstruct drivers view along the roadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyma’s Gulf Road
Burns Avenue
Hilliard Road
Hoosier Couple Injured In Ohio Turnpike Crash
An Indiana husband and wife were injured when the driver lost control of a car pulling a small trailer, struck a bridge railing and flipped on the Omo Turnpike in Elyria. Clarence Allery, 72, of Mishawaka, is in serious condition with a fractured neck and severe hand injuries at Lorain Community Hospital. His wife Iona, 73, is in fair condition with broken ribs and a bruised kidney. Ulery was not charged.
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Indiana
Omo
Elyria
Ohio Highway Patrol
Castalia Post
Clarence Allery
Mishawaka
Ind
Lorain
Iona
Ulery
Rape Crisis Center to Close Amid Fund Shortfall
Lorain Rape Crisis and Control Center will fold within seven days due to a $1,500 operating debt. Director Dave Perritt cited total donations as lacking. staff volunteering remains, but finances cannot continue. He warned bankruptcy may be pursued to avoid personal liability, and costs like phones and equipment are being canceled.
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Lorain
Dave Perritt
Perritt
Distance Classic nears with 10000 meter field growing
Elyria Distance Classic returns in five days with 10,000 meter race set to start at 6 pm Sunday. As of Monday, 245 entrants include Marc Pogachar defending his inaugural title, Boston Marathon veteran Jeff Hlinka, and youngsters Adam and Aaron Reichard. Entries require a $3 money order and must be mailed by Wednesday. preregistration deadline is Thursday. Awards include a warm-up suit from Joe Shop for the winner and running shoes from Athlete's Foot for the runner-up.
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North Olmsted
Marc Pogachar
Boston Marathon
Jeff Hlinka
Adam Reichard
Aaron
Lorain County Community College
Joe Shop
Cleveland St
Flyrna
Westgate Mall
Fairview Park
Bartone resigns health commissioner post in city
Dr John N Bartone resigns as health commissioner after four years citing other business commitments. Ernest Bartha, his assistant and former acting commissioner, is named to replace him with dual pay as health commissioner and chief chemist. Bartha will earn 22208 yearly. department employees seek AFSCME Local 277 representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bartone
John N. Bartone
Flyrna
Board of Health
Ernest Bartha
Bartone
Marguerite E. Bowman
Health Department
Bartha
American Federa
American Airlines Faces Scrutiny Over Fake Discount Tickets
American Airlines admitted it failed to follow its own policies and remains entangled with counterfeit discount coupons. The carrier had issued strict rules governing ticket discounts, raising questions about enforcement and consumer protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Airlines
Estate valued at 135000 in probate inventory
An estate appraised at 135652 left by Joe Varish 65 of Indian Hollow Rd Grafton who died July 4 was filed in probate court today The inventory lists tangible property 6568 intangibles 18584 and 110300 in real estate He worked 25 years for The Pfaudler Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Varish
Indian Hollow
Grafton
Pfaudler Co
Oberlin Man Hurt In Morning Road Crash
Roosevelt Harris aged 42 of 17 Groveland Street was westbound on Route 10 near Route 26 in Russia Township when his car left the road at 3:09 a.m. and struck a tree. He was taken to Allen Memorial Hospital in critical condition.
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Oberlin
Allen Memorial Hospital
Roosevelt Harris
Groveland St
Rt. 26
Russia Township
Elyria Post
Ohio Highway Patrol
Columbia Local Board Special Meeting Notice
A special meeting of the Columbia Local Board of Education is set for Wednesday at 6 30 p m in the Copopa Elementary School Library to discuss personnel and legal matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Columbia Local Board of Education
Copopa
Datebook Rotary Club and Community Meetings Summary
Noon Rotary Club at McGarvey's Columbia. School board Copopa meeting at 6 30 pm. VFW Auxiliary No 9240 at Fast Home. Public card party and smorgasbord at Home Flower Garden Club. American Legion Home events at 12 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copopa School
VFW
American Legion
Lorain men face grand jury in rape case
Two Lorain men Ora E White and Charles F Bennett pleaded innocent to raping a 17 year old girl July 20 behind a West Erie Avenue motel. The grand jury will hear the case after a Monday municipal court preliminary hearing showed probable cause.
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Lorain
Lorain County
Grand Jury
Erie Avenue
Ora E. White
K. 33Rd St
Charles F. Bennett
Ninth St
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Francis M. Firestone
Lorain Restaurant
Odella
Schneider Walter C
Pat
Bellefield Ave
Elizabeth H
Harold Dicken
Stoniington Lodge
St John United Church of Crist
South Amherst
Bunal
Hidge Hall
Memoral Park
St John United Church
Criist
South
Twyman
Earl L
Lilian
Earl Dale
Charles
Betty Twyman
Irs
Mary Twymar
Wainwright
Buttemut Rudge
Schwartz, Spence and Boyer
Taylor
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Memoriam
Alva Theraree
Sadi May and
Remem
Michelle
Curtis-Scheuffier
Greater
Byria
Harvey C. Curtis
Gest W Scheuffier
Bonnett
Roy Lyons
Victoria Manor
Sandusky
Reidy - Scanlan
Lenora J. Halden
Lenora J Holden
Elyna
Garland Funeral Home
Roger A.M. Demons
Roger A.M Demons
Roger Demons
West 21St
St Joseph Hospital
Rodric
Roger Jr
Vallejo
Sabbie
Avary
Alicia
Elmwood
Willie Gardner
Steven Bonnett
John Robinson
Raymond Broka
Phil Hicks
Jimmy Carter
Leonard C. Horvitz
William Horvitz
Kane
Harry Horvitz
Wiliam Horvitz
Trust
Fla
Michael
Pam Horvitz
Schneider
Horvitz Company
Elyria Memorial
St. Joseph
Wellington Street
Steven G Klein
Beavercrest Drive
Charles Kulchar
Oberlin Road
Denise Crisp
Reeves Ave
Jerry
Lu Ann Binion
Kentucky Ave
Gulf Road
Hoosier
Rape Crisis Center
Mimi Donahue
Scott Hasslet
C-T
American
Willam J Kramer
Columbia School Board
Birmingham
Rotary Club
Noon
McGarvey's
West Erie Avenue
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