Rooney longtime firefighter and veteran dies at 87
William Terry Rooney, 87, retired Rocky River firefighter and former Capital Airlines worker, died Wednesday of heart failure. He served as a medic in the Korean War with friend Mike Pizzochetti, and after retirement ran a carpet cleaning business with his son Terry. Survivors include Esther Burtzlaff, Terry Rooney, Jacqueline Palman, and four grandsons. Visitation today at Jenkins Funeral Chapel, services Saturday at 10 a.m. Memorials to Alcoholics Anonymous.
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William Terry Rooney
North Olmsted
North Olmsted High School
U.S. Army
Mike Pizzochetti
Rooney
Rocky River Fire Department
Capital Airlines
Cleveland Hopkins International
Terry
W.T. Rooney
Esther Burtzlaff
Terrance Lee Rooney
Jacqueline Palman
Ruth Ann
Charles “Bud” Best
Jenkins Funeral Chapel
Dover Center Road
Westlake
Alcoholics Anonymous
E. 12Th St
Cleveland
Edward S. Kordeleski dies after six month illness
Edward S. Kordeleski, 73, of Amherst, died Wednesday at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a six month illness. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p m Sunday at Devin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Ave., Lorain. Further arrangements will be announced by the funeral home.
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Edward S. Kordeleski
Edward
Kordeleski
Amherst
New Life Hospice
St. Joseph
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Lorain
Reidy-Scanlan- Chambers Funeral Home
Broadway
Funeral
St. Vincent de Paul Church
Ridge Road
East
Elyria
James R. Ols
Card of Thanks from Tolbert Family for William J. Tolbert
The Tolbert family expresses heartfelt gratitude for acts of kindness compassion and support after the death of William J. Bud Tolbert. They thank those who sent cards flowers and food and especially Bethany Baptist Kitchen Committee and Pastor Timmons for their help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam J
Bud) Tolbert
Bethany Baptist Kitchen Committee
Timmons
Death Notice for Betsy Roush Pliabelly in Elyria
Betsy Roush Pliabelly, 19, of Elyria died recently. Survived by husband Jin, son Willian Burley of Wellington, two granddaughters, and brother John Shackleton of Brunswick. Memorial services at 2:30 pm Sunday at Buseh-Curtis ScheuMer Family Chapel, 114 Second St. Elyria. Memorials to Eliza Bath Devsd Benvolent at any Firstbank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roush
Ron
Betsy
Elyria
Jin
Willian Burley
Wellington
John Shackleton
Brunswick
Buseh-Curtis ScheuMer
Second St Elyria
Eliza- Bath
Memorial Note for Beloved Scotty
A brief memory tribute expresses how Scotty is forever in hearts and thoughts. The message recalls precious memories and the deep love and missing presence felt daily by family.
Farewell Echoes of a Quiet Passing
A poetic obituary fragment recalls a woman who died peacefully in sleep. Grief remains keen, yet gratitude is voiced for Our Father’s boundless mercy and love as she departed without pain.
Beatrice Lescher-Stang dies at 89 in North Ridgeville
Beatrice L. Lescher-Stang aged 89 of North Ridgeville died Wednesday at Center Ridge Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Dover Ohio she lived in North Ridgeville since 1969. Survived by daughter Barbara A. Lescher of North Ridgeville. Visitation Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at David Bogner Family Funeral Home. Memorials suggested to Harvest Ridge Assembly of God or New Life Hospice.
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Beatrice L. Lescher-Stang
North Ridgeville
Center Ridge
Dover
Ohio
Westlake
Elyria
Dual Obituaries of Lunger and George Jr. in Ohio
Two 79 year old residents named Florence M. Lunger of Sarasota and Charles M. George Jr. of Elyria died recently after long illnesses. Lunger was a licensed cosmetologist and nurse, taught cosmetology, and enjoyed art and golf with survivors including husband Daryl, children, grandchildren, and a great grandchild. George, a WWII and Korean War veteran, worked 41 years at U.S. Steel, served in VFW and American Legion, and leaves daughters Kathleena and Christina, son James, a brother, sisters, and five grandchildren. Services were private for both, with donations urged to Salvation Army or chosen charity.
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Florence M
Eungard
Lunger
Sarasota
Fla
Wakeman
Lorain
Elyria
Ehove Jvs
Providence School of Nursing
Daryl
Bud
Richard Kilgore
Amherst
Patricia Canfield
David
Norwalk
Damiel
Charles M. George Jr
Frye
Georgia
U.S. Army
US. Air Force
U.S. Steel Co
VFW
American Legion
Larry Marshall construction leader dies at 58 in Lorain
Larry Conrad Marshall 58 died Thursday at New Life Hospice in Lorain after a lengthy illness. A Berlin Heights resident, he previously lived in Amherst and built hundreds of homes and commercial buildings in northern Ohio. Survived by three daughters, a son, a twin sister, and his parents. Visitation Saturday at Riddle Funeral Home Vermilion with a Sunday funeral. contributions to St Peters Church Parking Lot Fund, New Life Hospice, or Habitat for Humanity.
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Larry Conrad Marshall
New Life Hospice
Lorain
Columbus
Berlin Heights
Amherst
Marshall Construction
Star Builders Inc
Community Builders
Vermilion
Ohio
Marshall
U.S. Army
St. Peters United Church of Christ
Huron Eagles Aerie
Clearview High School
Cleveland Industrial Arts School
Debbie Kavalla
Hermitage
Tracie Marshall
Flint
Mich
Katy Marshall
Larry Jr
Overland Park
Kan
Linda Ritzert
Bonita Springs
Fla
Margaret Marshall
George Marshall
Riddle Funeral Home
South Street
David Gross
St. Peters
Burmeister Everson Obituaries Noted Across Independence and Grafton
Elaine M Burmeister 81 of Independence and formerly Seven Hills died suddenly at Marymount Hospital in Garfield Heights. Born in Cleveland Heights she moved to Independence 57 years ago and was a homemaker who enjoyed art. Survivors include son Charles C. and grandchildren. Services set for 11 a.m. Saturday at Busch Family Chapel Parma. Burial Mapleshade Cemetery Independence. Doris Cooper Everson 37 formerly of Grafton died in Hilton Head South Carolina. She attended Oberlin College taught in Midview and other districts. Survivors include daughters Kathryn Wall Lynn Woidtke and son Guy Everson. Private burial Milan Cemetery Milan.
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Elaine M. Burmeister
Fritz
Independence
Seven Hills
Marymount Hospital
Garfield Heights
Cleveland Heights
Burmeister
Cleveland Heights High School
Charles C
Marvin
Orrim
Theresa
Doris Cooper Everson
Kathryn Wall
Lynn Woidtke
Hilton Head
Guy Everson
Honey Path
D.C
Guy
Blackburn Funeral Home
Main St
Grafton
Milan
Lorain County offers aid to mark unmarked rail crossings
Elyria report says County Commissioners consider a plan from The Angels on Track Foundation created by Vicky and Dennis Moore to fund up to 80 percent of local share, cap 40000 per crossing, for safety upgrades including lights and gates. Upgrades cost 90000 to 200000. five projects yearly.
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Elyria
Vicky
Dennis Moore
Canal Fulton
Angels On Track Foundation
Ryan
Moores
Vicky Moore
Mary Jo Vasi
Betty Blair
Blair
Lorain
Northeast Ohio
Stark
Wayne Counties
Ohio
Erie
Huron
Cuyahoga
Woman jailed for newborn's death in trash disposal
Carin Madden 20 of Wayne Township pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and gross abuse of a corpse in Butler County. She admitted killing her newborn daughter and disposing of the body in trash. Under a plea deal she was sentenced to 20 years to life, avoiding a possible death sentence and a chance at parole after 20 years. Judge Keith Spaeth presided.
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Hamilton
Carin Madden
Wayne Township
Madden
Keith Spaeth
Butler County
United Way Plans Fall Campaign With Community Needs
George Worden, president of the United Way board, outlines top needs emergencies shelter child care and abuse prevention, plus fighting discrimination and addiction treatment. He likens the effort to a relay race and cites a new work plan for the upcoming year. Executive Director Jerry Skully emphasizes broad public support and the campaign beginning after Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way
George Worden
Worden
Jerry Skully
Agency
Taft praises Lorain County Ohio Reads effort and tutors
President Taft lauded Lorain County for expansive Ohio Reads progress with hundreds of students aided by volunteers such as Lakesha Church an 18 year old Admiral King High School senior who tutors a kindergartner at Meister Road Elementary Gisela Rodriguez as four grade tests draw focus over whether questions are too hard Taft noted a study by the Ohio Department of Education may lower passing question counts potentially letting more students advance to fifth grade while district report cards rely on proficiency scores to measure success.
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Lorain County
Taft
Lakesha Church
Admiral King High School
Smith
Church
Gisela Rodriguez
Gisela
Meister Road
Ohio Department of Eucation
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Mattie Mae Wiseman
Lam
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Rome
Roy
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Ot Scott DR Wal
Scotty
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Viletta J. Fisher
Warves
Fred
Sans Bobby
Warren
Tommy
Mare
Berry
Claudine and
Cassaindra
David Bogner
Center Ridge Road
Harvest Ridge Assembly of God
Lorain Road
N. Abbe Road
Emery Campo
Community Health Partners
Mr. Campo
US. Steel
Euclid
Dan
Gale Berry
Christine Shulman
Anita Ramos
Margie Hall
Tammie Carter
Orlando
Carol Dudukovich
Michael J
Salvator
Mary Alice
Mee Nagy
Anthony
John
Joseph
Mary Jane Simo
James J. Conro
James J. Conroy
New Life
S.bo, Inc
Conroy
Jacqueline Conroy
New York
Joyce
Cleora Brown
Bauer Funeral Home
Columbia Road
Valley City
Harry J. Woltz
Emh Regional Medical Center
Bethlehem
Mr. Woltz
Harry Woltz
Elyria High School
Ohio State University
Elyria Rotary Club
Ohio State University Alumni Association
Aircraft Owner’s and Pilots Association
Ohio Society of Certified Public Accountants
Waltz
Diane Woltz
Bellevue
Wash
David Woltz
Okemos
Frank Earl Woltz II
Waverly
Audrey
Bauer- Laubenthal
Chestnut Ridge Road
Peter Mealwitz
Presidents Club
Olentangy Road
Olen K
Olie’ Miller
Olie” Miller
Elyria Township
Lorain Manor Nursing Home
Shelbysville
W. Va
Baltimore
Pennsylvania
Bricklayers and Allied Craftsman’s Union
T.J. Hume Construction Co
132Nd Army Air Force
China
Burma
India
Miller
Keith
Gregory J
Vi Lepei
Hayward
Calif
Gertrude
Nee Long
L. Earl and
Cloe
Laroy C. Ruble
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Amherst Township
Donald Bungard
David and
Rose Kilgore
Salvation Army
Vasi
Michael Ross
Newborn
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