Prominent Lorain Elder John A. Howard Dies at 78
John A. Howard longtime Elyria Municipal Court judge and civil rights pioneer died at Center Ridge Nursing Home after a brief illness. He led progress as the first black president of the Ohio State Bar Association and Lorain County Bar Association and held multiple firsts in Elyria. Survivors include wife Gladys and children. memorials to Asbury United Methodist Church. Funeral arrangements by Reichlin-Reberts.
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Seven years since your soul slipped away, mom
Your memory stays with us to guide another year. Your sons Richard Jr and Christopher Madry write of enduring love, missing you, and never forgetting. A heartfelt message marking the anniversary of your passing.
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Eva Marie Schmitz dies at 60 in Avon Ohio
Eva Marie Schmitz nee Kelovsky 60 of Avon died at home on a Wednesday. She moved from Lorain to Avon 40 years ago and was a Clearview High School graduate class of 41959. She was a unit clerk at St John West Shore Hospital Westlake and a homemaker. She belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic Church Avon and Isabella Guild of Knights of Columbus Council 3269 Avon. Survivors include her husband Ted J 41 years, daughters Susan Simbeck Patricia Kinzel Shelley Magdos six grandchildren a sister Ruth Cook and a brother Daniel Kelovsky. Preceded by parents Andy and Elizabeth Kelovsky and brother Andy. Calling hours 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at Miscencik Funeral Home Avon with closing prayers 9:45 a.m. Saturday. Mass 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Interment private. Hospice of Western Reserve and Holy Trinity School Building Fund requested in lieu of flowers.
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Lorain
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Andy
Elizabeth
Nee Step) Kelovsky
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Detroit Road
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Hearth Campus
Holy Trinity School Building Fund
Frank H. Cverna 92 Dies in Lorain Health Care Center
Frank H. Cverna, 92, longtime Lorain resident, died Wednesday at Heather Hill Health Care Center in Chardon after an extended illness. Gluvna Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, is handling arrangements.
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Wuitowicz Anna Marie Wuitowicz obituary Amherst Lorain era
Anna Marie Wuitowicz 68 of Amherst died Tuesday at Grace Hospital Amherst after a long illness She was born in Lorain and had lived in Amherst 52 years A homemaker she enjoyed roses gardens and travel She is survived by husband Joseph Christopher Sr sons John Michael Joseph Christopher Jr and Christopher and daughters JoAnn Stefurak Janette Kay and others Funeral details and memorial donations to charitable foundations are listed including Make A Wish Northeast Ohio.
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Nee Bors) Beese
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Fred Beese
Hempel Funeral Home
Cleveland Ave
Steve J Kocsan 91 lifelong Lorain resident dies
Steve J Kocsan 91 lifelong Lorain resident died Tuesday after a long illness at Community Health Partners He was a former U S Steel Lorain Works inspector and ran Steve's Market 1948 1969 later worked 21 years as a guard at Lorain Products He belonged to St Ladislaus Church and Society Survivors include his wife Caroline a daughter Marilyn and a daughter Caroline Jr Services set at Devin Funeral Home with Mass at St Ladislaus Church He enjoyed gardening fishing hunting and trips to Pelee Island.
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St Ladislaus Catholic Church
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Pelee Island
Caroline A
Baley
Marilyn Kocsan
Caroline
John Kocsan
Julia
Nee Veres) Kocsan
Julia Kempton
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
St. Ladislaus Catholic Church
E. 29Th St
Patrick Shields
Calvary Cemetery
Obituary: Marion Eloise Locke of Oberlin Dies at 87
Marion Eloise Locke 87 of Oberlin died after a long illness. Born in Hartford Connecticut she studied at Windsor High School and Morse Business College before moving to Oberlin in 1941. She worked at Locke's Garden Center for 44 years retiring 1992 and was a member of First United Methodist Church and its Altar Guild and a Rotary Ann. Survivors include son Bert and daughter Diane Provost five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. A memorial service is 2 p m Saturday at First United Methodist Church Oberlin officiated by Dr O French Ball. Burial is private in Oberlin Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Frank C Locke care of Box 123 Oberlin 44074 Cowling Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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Elmwood Cemetery
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Father gets seven years for beating teenage son in Ohio
Brook Polen, 34, of Minerva, was sentenced to seven years after pleading guilty to felonious assault and child endangering for severely beating his 13 year old son Stephen who had come to live with him after his mother died. Stephen survived hospital care including dialysis for injuries to his skull and ankle.
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Browns linebacker Earl Holmes visits Elyria store grand opening
Browns linebacker Earl Holmes will meet fans and sign autographs at the Sprint store opening on Tillotson Street Elyria with a 5 pm ribbon cutting by Mayor William Grace. WMI Magic 105.7 will broadcast live from the event along with a community welcome.
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Cedar Point police questioned over park security incident
From a 61 suit alleging Cedar Point security caused offense and humiliation to Prather, with Witherow noting no on site security trailer but a police department present. It remains unclear if Prather was questioned by Cedar Point police or employees. Attorney Larry Zukerman unavailable for comment.
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Grocery store dispute stalls Lorain plaza lease
NOAH members accuse Giant Eagle and Apple’s owner of avoiding talks on a new grocer for the Lorain Plaza building after Giant Eagle canceled a planned June 3 meeting. Residents and local business owners urge action as boycott cards exceed 3,000 while Apple’s shows interest in leasing the site. Local officials emphasize need for a grocery store to serve the neighborhood.
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Rob Boreila
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Lorain
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Apple’s
Jeve Krakemperger
Lorain Plaza
Sami Najjar
Dellarama Plus
Centex
Najjar
Revene
Dollarama
Library layoffs hit Lorain amid funding freezes and shortfalls
Cromer said library layoffs were expected due to a financial crisis. union members lacked time to propose alternatives. The Library and Local Government Support Fund remains frozen through June 2003, and a $2.49 million operating levy may fall short due to Republic Technologies bankruptcy, widening the revenue gap. Sandra Ruth notes the shock after 30 years without layoffs.
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Republic Technologies International
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Reactor head installation under NRC scrutiny at FirstEnergy plant
NRC officials say they expect no major problems bringing in a similar reactor head, though they will demand intensified inspection. They questioned FirstEnergy on repair plans, installation steps, and staff training after rust formed on the stored head since 1975. Plant manager reports boric acid corrosion at the Davis-Besse facility requiring cleaning.
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Jack Grobe
Schrauder
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