Deaths in Elyria area: Reeley and others, funeral notices
Death notices from Elyria area list Jesse W Reeley 92 of New London who died at Good Shepherd Home after a long illness. Survived by three daughters and two sons with services and burial details. Also listed are Rowan Kelner 86 of Sun City Arizona and John Long 62 of Lorain with their funeral arrangements and survivors.
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Jesse W. Reeley
Walnut St
New London
Good Shepherd
Ashland
Reeley
Akron
Richard
Troy
Mich
Wilburt
Warrington
Fla
Erma
Mary Peabody
Eastman Funeral Home
Grove Street
Rowan B. Kelner
Cherry Hills Dr
Sun City
Ariz
LaGrange
Sun Valley
Kelner
Arizona
University of Wisconsin
Oberlin Academy
Shirley Collins
Chulla Vista
Calif
Earl
Alamitos
Lydia
LaGrange United Methodist Church
David Wilcox
Columbia Cemetery
Tauling Fund
Soud
Ara’ i
Russell D. Fulton
Grafton
Death notice for Eleonora Cervini in Italy
Mrs Eleonora Cervini aged 80 formerly of Abbadia St Salvatore Italy died Thursday according to a notification received by her daughter Mrs James DeMaria of 222 Georgia Ave Her other daughter Mrs Iridi Mazza also in Italy survives along with six grandchildren and a great grandson All survivors listed according to the notice.
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Eleonora Cervini
Abbadia St
Salvatore
Italy
James
Rina) DeMaria
Georgia Ave
Iridi Mazza
Man leaps to death from Brook Park bridge
A man in his early 20s jumped from the Brook Park Grayton Road bridge on the Brook Park Riveredge Township city limits near 7:30 am. Cleveland Metroparks rangers reported the incident and the Cuyahoga County Coroner will determine the cause. identity withheld pending notification of Lorain County residence.
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Brook Park
Brook Park-Grayton Road
Cleveland Metroparks Rangers
Riveredge Township
Lorain County
Cuyahoga County
Youth shot in Lorain pellet gun injury
Lorain 13 year old Jose Medina of 1872 East 30th Street was hospitalized after a pellet gun shot to the right cheek. Medina, son of Mr and Mrs Ismael Medina, was listed in fair condition at St Joseph Hospital. Police say he heard a loud pop while playing outside about 9 p.m. and did not see the shooter.
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Lorain
Jose Medina
E. 30Th St
Medina
Ismael Medina
St. Joseph Hospital
Frabotta Peter 80 Wake and Funeral Planned in Elyria
Peter Frabotta, 80, of 2469 Miller Elyra, died. His wife Rose survives. Visitation Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 3 PM at DeCarlo Funeral Home Elyria. Wake Sunday at 7 PM. Funeral Monday at 9 AM at the funeral home and 9:36 AM at St. Marty Church. Burial in Resthaven Memory Gardens, Aven.
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Reidy-Scanlan
Lorain
St. Mary Church
John J. Kline
Calvary Cemetery
Peter
Miller
Card of Thanks for Fr. Onur memorial care
We publicly thank our neighbors and relatives for the support shown during Fr. Onur's illness at Boly Cross Cearch and Memorial Hospital Intensive Care. Your kindness, prayers, and messages brought comfort to our family during this difficult time.
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Oarrica
Onur
Fae Cauir
Boly Cross Cearch
Cit
Exy- Tia Memorial Hospital
Organist E Power Biggs Dies At 70 In Boston
Organist E Power Biggs died at New Deaconess Hospital at age 70 after emergency surgery for bleeding ulcers. World famous for CBS weekly recitals from 1942 to 1958 and for tours across Europe, he recorded widely and championed Bach Mozart and Handel. He studied in London, moved to the United States in 1929, taught at Longy, and became a U.S. citizen.
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Boston
UPI
E. Power-Biggs
Biggs
New Deaconess Hospital
CBS
Europe
Co Pasig
Edward Geo Powerne
Westcliff
England
Royal Academy of Music
London
United States
Christ Church
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
Brookline
New York
Wanamaker
National
Longy School of Music
VFW Testimonial Dinner Draws 350 Attendees Tonight
VFW Post 1079 hosts a testimonial dinner at 7 p.m. on Abbe Road with Michalis as Ninth District Commander. Expected attendees include State and Ninth District leaders, spouses, and former officers led by Cliff iad yards Post Commander.
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VFW
Abbe Road
Michalis
Charles Paxton
Edward Merzeak
John Huber
Betty Schultz
Lawrence Krogman
Cliff Iadyards
Youth Accused of Starting Fire in Lorain
A 14-year-old Lorain youth was seen lighting a fire in South Lorain near 4147 Black River. Fire Lt. Dennis Koltas reported the youth, who was questioned and released to parents, set a cardboard box with dried leaves afire around 5:30 p.m. Firefighters took about 30 minutes to extinguish the grass blaze.
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Lorain
Dennis Koltas
Tas
Black River
Koites Beki
Fire Department
Gunman robs City Loan of 475 dollars
A lone gunman robbed City Loan Co in North Olmsted at closing, escaping with 475 dollars after ordering three employees into a restroom. Police say doors were unlocked at the time, no shots were fired and no injuries reported as the investigation continues.
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North Olmsted
City Loan Co
Great Northern Blvd
Medina man named to state racing commission
Gov. James A. Rhodes appointed William Konyha, 61, of Medina to the State Racing Commission succeeding Tillie Lancione whose term ends March 31. Konyha, former general vice president of the International Carpenters Union, had previously served on the commission from 1971 to 1974.
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Columbus
James A. Rhodes
William Konyha
Medina
State Racing Commission
Tillie
Lancione
Konyha
International Carpenters Union
Racing Commission
Indicted Cleveland Councilman Faces Bribery Charges
Cuyahoga County Grand Jury indicted Cleveland City Councilman James H. Boyd on two counts of bribery for allegedly taking payoffs to push through rezoning for a luxury hotel in the Cleveland Clinic complex. Indictment cites bribes on Oct 20 and Oct 31, 1972 linked to Park Plaza Hotel zoning and a $20,291 grant to Boyd's ward recreation committee from the Clinic Foundation.
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Cleveland
UPI
Cuyahoga County
Grand Jury
Cleveland City
James H. Boyd
Cleveland Clinic
Boyd
Park Plaza
18Th Ward
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Rubber stamping of lab tests sparks probe in Ohio region
UPI reports doctors not seen by the physician sign off on marriage license blood test reports filed with Trumbull County Probate Court. Probate Judge Reed Batten orders the county prosecutor to investigate physician J Blackann of Sandusky. In Huron Township a 22 year old Sandusky man Donald Bennett suffers injuries after a high speed crash with Raymond Fiorvanti. Bennett in fair condition at Memorial Hospital. Fiorvanti at Good Samaritan Hospital. Bennett charged with following too closely and reckless operation.
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Huron Twp
Sandusky
Donald W. Bennett
Ty St
Memorial Hospital
Erie County Sheriff's Deputies
Bennett
Bogart Road
Raymond F. Fiorvanti
Stowbridge Rad
Horton
Rye Beach
Fiorvanti
Good Samaritan Hospital
Hairy creature sighting near Nelson Township stumps deputies
Three witnesses near Nelson Township report an eight foot tall 500 pound hairy creature, prompting a sheriff inquiry. One witness even fired at it, while authorities suspect a bear out after winter rest.
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Ravenna
UPI
Nelson Township
Portage County
Sheriff's Deputies
David Fowler
Fowler
Lights in Rain Reminder From Kia Highway Safety
The AP reports Kia Department of Highway Safety reminds motorists to switch headlights on while driving in rain even during daylight hours. This safety advisory emphasizes visible driving in wet conditions and urges compliance by all drivers.
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Kia Department of Highway Safety
LCCC Speaker Compares Freedom Across Nations
Lorain County Community College attendees hear attorney Joseph Cirigliano compare liberties in Russia and the United States during a tour with Case Western Reserve alumni. He praises Russia’s efficiency in snow removal, notes pervasive police presence, and contrasts Soviet and democratic systems while reflecting on past leaders Lenin Stalin and Khrushchev.
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Cirigliano
Case Western Reserve University
Rossiya
Steratm
Cleveland
America
Looc
Lenin
Joseph Stalin
Nikita Khashchev
Three Arrested In Break In At Eddie's Cigar Store
Elyria police arrested Randy Minyard Dale Eddie and Susan Hintz after a break in at Eddie's Cigar Store on Broad Street. Minyard was found inside hiding with a pipe and watches. Hintz was outside with stolen cigarettes. Hintz lives next door and had reported a stolen eight track tape player in her apartment burglary earlier.
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Elyria
Eddie
Miss Hintz
Minyard
Weddell
American Crucible pact OKd
Members of Local 962 Allied Industrial Workers and Local 45 of International Molders ratified a new contract with American Crucible Products Co effective immediately. The pact, replacing a contract due to expire June 1, includes retroactive wage increases and broader improvements such as higher shift premiums enhanced hospitalization Major Medical cost of living clause vacation pay pensions and dental benefits. Local 45 leaders Barter Lee Fred Fitzpatrick Charles Kolb and Tommie Lee Jackson plus Local 962 reps John Gergely Reams Kroneker and Robert Matchette were named in the framing and ratification process.
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Allied Industrial Workers
International Molders and Allied Workers of American Crucible Products Co
American Crucible
Local 45
Barter Lee
Fred Fitzpatrick
Charles Kolb
Tommie Lee Jackson
Edward Murray
Henry Knight
Reams Kroneker
Tematic
John Gergely
Robert Matchette
A Howard
Dennis Buchanan
Robert Holmes
Local Birth Notices Highlight Newborns Across St Joseph Area
A Mayoral style birth column lists several newborns including a son to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blackham of 1321 Hollyview Vermilion born March 8, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Eli Fontanez at 1877 1. 42nd, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Wil Kroesen of 7 S Central, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Liam Rivera at 2642 Broadway, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Jose Bermudez born on the 29th, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Reyes Repko of 1249 Michigan Ave.
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Joseph Blackham
Hollyview
Ermilion
Elias Fontanez
William Rivera
Broadway
Dase Bermudez
Gilbert seeks reelection for Norwalk council Ward Two
Barry Gilbert, 59 of 70 Harris Drive, filed petitions to run for a second term on the local ticket. He serves on the zoning board of appeals, is a Norwalk High School graduate and owner of Gilbert's Jewelry store. Gilbert is a former Lions Club and Toastmasters president and an auxiliary member of the Huron County Sheriff's Dept. He and his wife Alice have two grown children.
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Norwalk
Harry Gilbert
Gilbert
Harris Drive
Zoning Board of Appeals
City Council
Norwalk High School
Lions Club
Toastmasters
Huron County Sheriff's Dept
Alice
Norwalk council candidate Catherine Murray files petitions
Catherine Murray a 67 year old Norwalk resident with years of political experience including 15 as precinct committee person and co chair seeks the at large council seat in June. She is married to late Dr Joseph N Murray professor at Kent State University and has three children. A separate report notes a lone gunman robbed Lawson's Milk at 1603 Kansas Ave during a police patrol incident where the suspect fled.
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Norwalk
Catherine Murray
Murray
Harris St
Soman
Ant
Joe
Lawson's
Kansas Ave
Huron County
Joseph N. Murray Tived
Kent State University
No suspects yet in blast at quarry firm
CAREY AP Police still have no suspects in the dynamite blast that created a crater at the firm's quarry and caused damage to property without injury. Meanwhile workers at four sister plants in Ohio voted not to strike the parent firm. National Lime and Stone Co. employees at the focal plant have been on strike since Feb 19. Members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 42 in Delaware voted Thursday not to join the strike.
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CAREY
Ohio
National Lime and Some Co
Focal
International Union of Operating
Plal 42
Land
Delaware
Oberlin TIMARA electronic music concert this Sunday
The TIMARA program at Oberlin presents an electronic and computer music concert Sunday at 8 p.m. in Warner Concert Hall. Featured tones come from Oberlin students Peter Hyman Greg Jones David Cann Man Peters and Stafford Warren with Peters and Ryman enrolled in the Conservatory of Music and others in Arts and Sciences.
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Oberlin
Timara
Technology In
Warner Concert Hall
Peter Hyman
Greg Jones
David Cann
Man Peters
Stafford Warren
Cans
Peters
Warren
College of Arts and Sciences
Ryman
Conservatory of Music
Milan Jaycee Spring Gun Show Set Next Weekend
The Milan Jaycee Spring Gun Show will be held next Saturday and Sunday at EH OVE Joint Vocational School from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is the 15th semi annual event.
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Milan
Milan Jaycee
Ehove Joint Vocational School
Gambish seeks second term as Amherst councilman at large
Amherst candidate Ronald W. Gambish 36 of 173 Spring St files for re election with Lorain County Board of Elections. He previously ran in 1975 and was the top vote getter. Gambish says he wants to restore city confidence amid lawsuits and dysfunction while continuing his math teaching at Marion L. Steele High School and raising his wife Kim and three children.
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Amherst
Ronald W. Gambish
Gambish
Spring St
Lorain County Board of Elections
Montana State University
Marion L. Steele High School
Kim
Norwalk GOP nominates Schaper for mayor in June primary
Henry Schaper, 62, longtime Norwalk resident and former water department worker, filed petitions to run in the Republican primary for mayor against incumbent Wayne Goodsite on June 7. A resident for 31 years, he led Eagles Lodge 711 and served as a special police officer, with his wife Ruth and two daughters living in Wichita. This is his first bid for public office.
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Norwalk
Henry Schaper
City Water Department
Schaper
Key Drive
Wayne Goodsite
The
American Legion
Eagles Lodge
Water Department
Ruth
Wichita
Kaw
Two Charged with Possession By Elyria Police
An Elyria youth named Tovacemee aged 18 of 1273 Clark Street and an Amherst Township man were charged with marijuana possession after police saw them smoking in a parked truck around 2 a.m. Two plastic bags containing suspected drugs were found in the truck in a parking lot in the 900 block of Clark Street.
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Elyria
Amherst Township
Clark Street
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John Long
East Erie Ave
Lorain-Cuyahoga Works
U.S. Steel Corp
Mr. Long
St. Anthony Church
Patricia
Betty
Karen
Leroy
Margaret) Curley
Kowalesal Yarisa and
Danciseo
Rodehamel
Menai Ded Simers
Eiyrie
Foner Tincen
E. Power Biggs
Schwann
John T. Corrigan
Oliver C. Schroeder
Schroeder
Carl Wasmuth
Wasmuth
Clinic Foundation
Associated Inns & Restaurants Co. of America
Willis M. McFarlane
Austintown
Mahoning County
Charles C. Croft
Battin
Dominick E. Bartone
Macedonia
Miami
Bartone
Northern Ohio Bank
Barton
Dominican Republic
LCCC
Freedom
Russia
U.S
By Blanche Wack
Joseph Cirigliane
Camel’ S College
Lorain Community College
Tata Co
Sille Od Tadhes
Secret Police
Eddie's
Broad St
Randy C. Minyard
West Ave
Apt. A-2
Dale E. Eddie
Bell Ct
Susan J. Hintz
East Ave
Apt. 45
Stas
Lorain St. Joseph
Wila Kroesen
S. Central
Mrs
Yeas Repko
Michigan
Barry Gilbert
Steve
June Klimbach
Olive
Benry Schaper
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