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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2003
Page
5
Obituary notices list John Joseph Noga 80 a World War II Navy veteran and Ford worker of North Ridgeville with survivors incl wife Patricia and children. Tony Mercurio 61 a Lorain businessman and National Guard veteran. multiple other obituaries from Lorain County with details on call times services burial locations and memorials.
Maxine J. Pietch 75 of Elyria died Sunday at EMH Regional Medical Center. A former EMH volunteer, she was born in Elyria and lived there most of her life. She was a Elyria High School graduate and a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ and its Women’s Guild. She enjoyed big bands and dancing. Survived by husband Earin “Bud” Pietch of 52 years, a son Robert M., and eight grandchildren, plus siblings Richard and Augusta Fichtner and John F. Services 11 am Thursday at Dicken Funeral Home with burial at Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials to Christ, 9715 East River St., Elyria 44035.
Frances Gertrude Smith aged 85 of LaGrange died Monday at Akron City Hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Blackburn Funeral Home at 1021 Main St Grafton.
Two women, Mary Rowles and Alice Jenkins, face multiple charges including five counts of kidnapping and felonious assault after three of five boys, ages 8, 10, and 14, were found wandering the streets. Prosecutors described abuse including hammer blows, groin kicks, dog food, and exposure to urine odor during confinement.
The defense signaled a rebuttal witness, Robert Marcero, while Brad Bradley urged jurors to consider the lack of proof beyond a reasonable doubt. Ambrosio could face trials for theft from six other investors, including Marcero, with the second case not consolidated as prosecutors work on it.
Lorain police report 29 arrests in a second weekend sting targeting street prostitution near Broadway and 28th Street. A 13 year old and multiple adults were charged with solicitation, with several cases noting drugs, weapons, or public indecency.
In testimony Butterfield turned over pages of notes from Sheppard coverage after Sweeney alleged malice. Sweeney said the NY Times report damaged his reputation while Butterfield denied fabricating facts to twist the case.
Willis testified that the passenger side seat belt appeared severed in the crash. The trial resumes Thursday with Duff able to question Willis. If Bunner is convicted, he could receive two to eight years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Contact Cindy Letse at 329-7245 or cleise chronicletelegram.com.
Walls said he considers a fair contract and rejected accusations of impending layoffs and safety problems. He noted the core issue is getting workers to show up for work. He said workers earn 16 50 dollars an hour.
Provenza rejected the idea and Mayor Foltin demanded Dore’s removal. Dore appealed, the commission sided with Foltin, but a Common Pleas Court judge allowed Dore to stay on until appeals finish. Dore argues midterm negotiations need no council action if no extra funds are required. Local plan pays pensions and salaries concurrently, unlike the state plan. Tom Brown of Local 267 notes others on the state plan may lose local benefits. Firefighters oppose Dore’s actions citing stalled promotions. Foltin says to let the process run its course. Contact Den Harkins at 21 379 7148.
A Butler couple files a lawsuit seeking at least 25,000 for the death of their 9-year-old son, James Bradley Wies, who died May 2, 2001 after a 300 pound stone fell from a cemetery monument during a Butler Elementary field trip to Easterly Cemetery. He was with about 60 third graders viewing a Revolutionary War grave site.
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