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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 15, 2003

Page

5

Pribanic 87 World War II veteran dies in Las Vegas

Frank A. Pribanic 87 of Las Vegas and formerly Lorain died Saturday at Summerlin Hospital Las Vegas after a brief illness Born in Lorain he resided in Las Vegas since 1989 He served in the Army during World War II with the U N Hospital Corps Retired from Lorain Ford Assembly after 19 years Survivors include sons Joseph Vermilion and Frank C Las Vegas four grandchildren a brother Matthew Lorain a sister Mary Hunady Amherst Burial at Calvary Cemetery Lorain with AMVETS Post 47 performing military honors

Frank A. Pribanic Las Vegas Lorain Summerlin Hospital Army U.N. Hospital Corps Lorain Ford Assembly Plant Pribanic Amvets Post 47 Joseph Vermilion Frank C Matthew

Obituary notices honor several Elyria area residents

Sherry L. Ryals 46 of Elyria died after a brief illness in Cleveland. She lived in California and Texas before returning to Elyria in 2002 and worked as a Verizon analyst. Services set at St Agnes Church with burial in Brookdale Cemetery. Memorials to Habitat for Humanity Lorain County. Mabel E. Rusaw 91 formerly of Ebbie, Tennessee, arrangements pending. Frances Gertrude Smith 65 of LaGrange died at Akron City Hospital. survived by two daughters, many grandchildren, and a sister. services at Blackburn Funeral Home. Carney Duke Carney 62 of North Olmsted died at Fairview Hospital. former Ford worker, Moose Club officer, and multiple family survivors. services at Sunset Memorial Park Chapel.

Sherry L. Ryals Elyria St. Agnes Church Lake Ave Albert A. Krupp Brookdale Cemetery Habitat For Humanity Lorain County Court St Frances Gertrude Smith LaGrange Akron City Hospital Carney Wilson Duke” Carney North Olmsted Fairview Hospital Sissonville W V Ford Motor Co Brook Park Carney Moose Club Polish Club Ebria Eagles of Berea Cami Rick Cleveland Christine Brunswick Michelle Jamie California Cyndy Rocky River Brian Greg Frank Deb Ruba Genny Thelma Sunset Memorial Park Columbia Road

Elizabeth C Cowden dies at 87 in Pennsylvania funeral services private

Elizabeth C Cowden 87 died in McMurray Hills area. Services and Department of Public arrangements handled by McIlvaine Speakman Funeral Home Houston PA. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert W Cowden and sister Elsie. Survived by daughter Bern Tustin of Washington PA and son Don Cowden of Hickory PA plus three grandchildren. Hemophilia Society of Pittsburgh to receive arrangements.

Elizabeth C. Cowden Elizabsh C. Cowden S McMurray Hills Department of Public Cowden Elyria Bern Tustin Washington McIlvaine Speakman Funeral Home Ltd Cherry Ave Houston

Telvas Combs dies after sudden illness at New Life Hospice

Telvas Combs nee Fields died Wednesday after a sudden illness at New Life Hospice. Former Bradley Road Nursing Home employee, she enjoyed time with two grandchildren and gardening. Survivors include daughters Roberta Roberts and Linda Greenhill of Sheffield Lake, two grandchildren, sisters Barbara Fields Ann Marie Williams and Janice Barger of Kentucky, and friend Charles Combs. Preceded by son Chuckie Combs and parents Johnnie Mae Fields. brothers Lonnie and Kenneth Fields. Calling 9:30 a.m. Friday at Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon. funeral 11 a.m. Friday at Resthaven. Services arranged by Community Health Partners Pallative Care Program.

Telvas Combs Nee Fields New Life Hospice Bradley Road Roberta Roberts Linda Greenhill Sheffield Lake Barbara Fields Ann Marie Williams Janice Barger Kentucky Charles Combs Chuckie Combs Johnnie Mae Fields Lonnie Kenneth Fields Resthaven Memory Gardens Center Road Avon Resthaven Kolbe Road Lorain

Paul Nalepka, Lorain resident, dies after illness

Paul J. Nalepka age 47 of Lorain died Tuesday at Specialty Hospital Lorain after a two month illness. He was born in Lorain a lifelong resident and Admiral King High School graduate. Survived by Melissa Venessa Nalepka three grandchildren sisters and brothers and parents Joseph and Dorothy. Services Friday 9 to 11 at Ghuyna Shimo Hromada Funeral Chanel with burial at Calvary Cemetery. A Paul J. Nalepka Benevolent Fund is at First Merit Bank.

Paul J. Nalepka Lorain Specialty Hospital Admiral King High School Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church Carousel Swim Club Shefield Nalepka Melissa Nalepka Venessa Nalepka Elyria Carolyn Scarone Las Vegas Deborah Blakey Keith Nalepka Cape Coral Joseph Nalepka Joseph Dorothy Nee Gallo) Nalepka Ghuyna Shimo

Two Ohio women die. services set in separate towns

Gladys Eleanor Melichar 88 of Columbia Station dies in Elyria Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Janet Withrow, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two sisters. Services Friday at Blackburn Funeral Home Grafton. Eloise V. Swope 84 formerly of Savannah dies at Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Survived by husband Robert C. Swope, daughters Gloria Cooke Janice Windigler Deborah Lefever, nine grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, several sisters and a brother. Burial at Ashland County Memorial Park. Burial at Savannah United Methodist Church follows a Friday wake.

Gladys Eleanor Melichar Columbia Station Elyria Memorial Hospital R.M.C Marionette Wis Ohio Clearwater Fiz Edgewater Drive Homeowners Association Florida Janet Withrow Alice Je Eloise V. Swope Denbow Primm Kemery Funeral Savannah United Methodist Church Richard E. Wallace Ashland County Memorial Park West Main St Savannah

Court Briefs Highlight Lorain Drug Trafficking Case and Family Dollar Theft

In Elyria a 23 year old Lorain man Daniel Sanizeo of East 29th Street was indicted on counts of aggravated trafficking in drugs trafficking in cocaine and possession of drug abuse paraphernalia for activities in January February and March. He is set for arraignment in Common Pleas Court Wednesday. Also in Lorain three residents Clara A Brown 23 Reeves Avenue Maurica Fleming 28 East 31st Street and Abel Fleming Jr 77 Missouri Avenue were indicted on theft charges for stealing more than 500 dollars of merchandise from Family Dollar on March 20 and will be arraigned in court.

Elyria Lorain Daniel Sanizeo East 29Th Street Santiago Common Pleas Clara A. Brown Reeves Avenue Maurica Fleming East 31St Street Abel Fleming Jr Missouri Avenue

MRDD chief Payner to retire after 30 years in Lorain County

Ellen L. Payner, longtime MRDD superintendent for Lorain County, plans to retire early in 2004 after more than 30 years with Murray Ridge Center. In a retirement letter to patients and guardians she recalled progress, the 1987 push for state funded group homes, and the importance of each small achievement. The MRDD board will start a nationwide search for a new leader with help from the Ohio association of County Boards.

Elyria Ellen L. Payner Lorain County Murray Ridge Center Payner MRDD Robert Gajdos Gajdos Elen Daniel White White Iin

Oberlin College keeps graduation open to all

Oberlin College officials said no one will be barred from commencement activities despite SARS alerts. A college statement urged attendance unless ill within 10 days or recent travel to SARS areas, and advised consulting a physician if so. May 23 to 26 ceremonies posted with health resources and clear guidance.

Oberlin Oberlin College wee.oberlin_edo Ken Pearce Paul Matus Scott Warga Center For Disease Control and Prevention World Health Organization Wwe Wargo

OhioReads grants lift literacy efforts in Ohio schools

OhioReads officials and school leaders say the program broadens impact beyond test scores by boosting literacy awareness and expanding children's access to books. They acknowledge it will take years to measure true effects, while noting rising requests for books and overall improvements in literacy programs statewide.

Tom Yersovich OhioReads Kelly Davids Ohio Reads Ohio Jon Husted House Finance

Lorain School Board Weighs Reassignment and Leadership

At Monday's meeting Lorain Middle teachers discussed restructuring the school while noting leadership remains unchanged. District spokesman Dean Schnurr said no discussion on Pankey keeping her job has occurred. Contact details for further information were provided.

Uisa Pawhuk Lorain Dean Schnurr Pankey Dave Perorek Dpenzek Chronicletelegram.com

City eyes pool coordinators and lifeguard staffing plan

The city plans to hire a pool coordinator to focus on pool operations while expanding lifeguard staff to twenty. The proposed fee schedule mirrors last year’s YMCA rate and is lower than in 2000. New guards will earn $7.50 hourly, returning guards $8.00, with three city pools at Longfellow Central and Oakwood open June 7 through Labor Day if staffing holds.

YMCA Miller Longfellow Central Oakwood Parks

Elyria births and parent names listed in regional column

Regional Medical Center notes two April births and several Elyria families. Jalie Wallace and G Lews Dunlap welcome a daughter Bylia. Kristen Leah and Robert Moore announce a son Elyria Jos asick. Kirsta Graham has a daughter. Devin Stamper welcomes a daughter in Elyria. Robert and Christine Reynold announce a son in Elyria.

Jalie Wallace G_Lews Dunlap Bylia Kristen Leah Robert Moore Elyria Jos Asick Kirsta Graham

Pride Day volunteers spruce Avon Lake parks and cemetery

Pride Day activities in Lorain County involve about 23 groups planting flowers and mulching at local parks and play spaces in Avon Lake. Barbara Depp, Pride Day coordinator, says volunteers will also repair the Lake Road cemetery with sunken headstone leveling. The project is funded by Lorain County Solid Waste District through a recycling and litter prevention grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, aligned with Keep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup.

Tion North Ridgeville Avon Lake Barbara Depp PolyOne Corp Lake Road Lora County Depp Lorain County

Flu vaccine drill outlines flow improvements and volunteer info

Pearce notes that knowing medical history aids vaccination flow at sites. The drill plans EMS station for the sick, counseling areas, pre and post gathering spaces, and vaccinating rooms. Future use for flu and anthrax drills anticipated. Volunteers to simulate vaccines welcome day of event. call county EMA at 329-5117.

Dian Pearce EMA

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