Martha Seidel Time writer and community leader dies
Martha Keech Seidel longtime Time magazine writer raised in Elyria graduate of Elyria High School served with the League of Women Voters and Community Chest executive director memorial service set for May 20 at St Stephen's Port Washington N Y interment August 21 in Scott Cemetery Huron Memorials to Classics Book Fund at Columbia University Neptune Society handled arrangements in Medford N Y Survivors include husband Paul son Victor London England daughter Anna Hollie Astoria N Y grandson brother Dart Keech Santa Cruz CA sister Sarah Berg Cleveland Heights and many nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia University
Oxford
Paul
Victor
London
England
Anna “Hollie
Astoria
N.Y
Dart Keech
Santa Cruz
Calif
Sarah Berg
Cleveland Heights
Nial Keech
Elyria
St. Stephen’s Church
Port Washington
Scott Cemetery
Huron
Martha Keech Seidel
Obituary: Anna J. Wilson 86 Hotel Manager
Anna J. Wilson 86 of Norwalk died Monday May 15 2006 at Norwalk Memorial Home born Otto West Virginia she worked 30 years as a hotel manager for Robert Glover in Elyria and North Ridgeville survived by daughter Nancy Davis son Bill Wilson five grandchildren three great grandchildren and other relatives. Evans Funeral Home Norwalk handling arrangements no visitation or services.
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Anna J. Wilson
Norwalk
Huntsville
Ala
Norwalk Memorial Home
Otto
W.va
Webster Spring
Webster Springs
Bill Wilson
Kenniwich, Wash
Harry E. Jarrell
Oxford
Henry C. Wilson Sr
Myra E. Pinkley
Henry C. Wilson Jr
Harry Jarrell
Eunice (Nee Copeland) Jarrell
Thomas Jarrell
Sissy Harrison
Obituary for Martin T. Jarabek Jr. Avon resident
Martin T. Jarabek Jr., 83, of Avon died May 13 2006 in Rockwood Tennessee after a short illness. He lived in Avon 47 years before moving to Tennessee three years ago and served in the Army Air Corps in World War II. He worked as a machinist at National Tool Cleveland Cutter Beamer and retired in Strongsville. Survived by three sons, a daughter, eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren and two sisters. Visitation 11 am to 1 pm with services Thursday at Busch Funeral Home Avon officiated by Evangelist Al Sima. Interment Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon.
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Martin T. Jarabek Jr
Avon
Rockwood
Tenn
Cleveland
Tennessee
Mr. Jarabek
West Tech High School
Army Air Corps
Old Bucking
National Tool Co
Cleveland Cutter and Beamer
Strongsville
Norwalk Church of Christ
Donald Jarabek
Maumee
Robert Jarabek
Harriman
Martin Jarabek III
Garnet Hencye
Magnolia
Eleanor Aldrich
Lucille Schultz
Brook Park
Garnet E
Nee Haindl
Kathy LeTesla
Martin T
Susie
Nee Has
Lawrence S. Smith 71 die in North Ridgeville after illness
Lawrence S. Smith known as Larry, 71, of North Ridgeville died Saturday May 13 2006 after a long illness. He lived in Memphis from 1972 to 2001 and returned to North Ridgeville. Survivors include wife Mildred sons Terrence Thomas Stephen daughters Deborah Linda a stepson and eight grandchildren. Visitation Thursday 10 to 11 at St Julie Billiart Church. David Bogner Funeral Home handling arrangements.
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Lawrence
Larry” Smith
North Ridgeville
Gary
Ind
Memphis
Tenn
Mildred
Mildred (Nee Beebee
Terrence Smith
Thomas
Willoughby
Stephen
Mentor
Deborah Swansinger
Linda Costello
Phoenix, Ariz
William Metzger
Victoria
Texas
St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church
Lear Nagle Road
Richard A. Gonser
The
Western Reserve
Middle Ave
Elyria
David Bogner
Vermilion Man Mark Eavenson 55 Died After Illness
Mark R. Eavenson of Vermilion died Saturday May 13 2006 at home after a long illness. A Marine Corps veteran and union carpenter he was life member of VFW Post 7576 AMVETS Post 22 and American Legion Post 397 all in Vermilion and a member of Ely Lodge 424 Masons. Survivors include his wife Betty Tyler and Mark Eavenson son Tyler sister Barbara Takacs and brother Kenneth. Services Wednesday 1 to 2 pm at Ridle Funeral Home with Rev. Louis Bertoni officiating and military and Masonic honors.
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Mark Russell Eavenson
Vermilion
Berea
Mr. Eavenson
Marine Corps
VFW
Amvets
The
American Legion
Masonic Ely Lodge
Betty
Nee Bottger
Vermil
Ion
Tyler Eavenson
Mark Eavenson
Barbara Takacs
Monroeville
Kenneth Eavenson
Elyria
Russell
Erma
Harry) Eavenson
Riddle Funeral Home
South St
Louis Bertoni
Vermilion man Robert E. Garman 77 dies after long illness
Robert Eller Garman of Vermilion died May 14 2006 in Erie County Care Facility after a long illness He was a former tax accountant and systems designer for Standard Oil and IBM He also served as a licensed minister of Crystal Springs Christian Fellowship In North Ridgeville Survivors include his wife Gloria Jean nine grandchildren and several children Friends may call May 17 2006 at Riddle Funeral Home and services are May 18 2006 at Trinity Lutheran Church Burial in Maple Shade Cemetery
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Robert Eller Garman
Erie County
Cleveland
Vermilion
North Olmst
Gloria Jean
Trinity Lutheran Church
Liberty Ave
Terry Parker
Maple Shade
Independence
James F Gilliam Sr. obituary recalls Lorain man
James RF Gilliam Sr 71 of Lorain died May 11 2006 after a long illness at Lorain Community Health Partners Born Beardsfork W V moved to Oberlin 1953 lived northern Ohio then Lorain six years ago Marine Corps 1952 1953 laborer and driver in trucking church member and choir volunteer for Catholic Charities and St Joseph enjoyed cooking gardening travel and wrestling Survivors include partner Michelle Myers daughters Evelyn Keith June Gilliam Morris Regina Gilliam Foster Camellia Shepherd Angela Gilliam Taylor Nicole Gilliam Norris Theresa and Gloria Gilliam sons James Jr Edward Curtis Adam Troy and Derrick Cantu 33 grandchildren 60 great grandchildren parents James E and Olivia Gilliam a daughter Erin Gilliam and sons Charles Edward and Warren Tecumseh Gilliam Friends may call 6 to 7 pm Memorial service Thursday Carter Funeral Home Lorain Interment Ohio Western Reserve National Rittman James F Gilliam Memorial Fund at FirstMerit Bank.
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James F. Gilliam Sr
Lorain
Catholic Charities
St. Joseph
Michelle Myers
Evelyn “Fee” Keith
June Gilliam-Morris
Regina Gilliam-Foster
Camellia Shepherd
Angela Gilliam- Taylor
Elyria
Nicole
Gilliam-Norris
California
Theresa
Gloria Gilliam
Alabama
James F. Gilliam Jr
Lebanon
Ohio
Edward Curtis Gilliam
Kingsley
Mich
Adam Gilliam
Oregon
Troy Gilliam
Derrick Cantu
James E
Olivia Gilliam
Erin Gilliam
Charles Edward Gilliam
Warren Tecumseh Gilliam
Roland Sanabria dies after short illness in Chicago
Roland Sanabria 46 of Chicago and formerly Lorain died Sunday May 14 2006 at Advocate Masonic Hospital Chicago after a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Devin Funeral Home Lorain.
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Roland Sanabria
Chicago
Lorain
Advocate Masonic Hospital
Devin Funeral Home
Marian E Hancock 86 Elyria clock business owner dies
Marian E Lyman Hancock 86 of Elyria dies May 15 2006 at Life Care Center. She worked at Elyria Dairies and Lorain County Bank and later ran Hancock's Clocks at Jamie's Flea Market with her husband for 17 years. Survived by daughter Marcia L Byrne two granddaughters and two great granddaughters. Memorial service at Lake Avenue United Church of Christ. Burial Ridgelawn Elyria. Dicken Funeral Home assisting.
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Marian E. Hancock
Lyman
Elyria
Lorain
Joseph E. Hancock
Maynard
Hazel Lyman
Clara Smith
Dorothy Bishop
Lewis
Kenneth
Elmer
Lake Avenue
S. Abbe Road
Hospice of the Western
William A Shawver 71 Elyria dies after illness at EMH
William A. Shawver 71 of Elyria died unexpectedly Sunday May 14 2006 at EMH Regional Medical Center. He worked as a process technician for B F Goodrich Tech Center Avon Lake retiring in 1992 and later as a laborer with Western Enterprises. He was a Berlin Grange member and NASCAR enthusiast survived by daughters Cindi and Daphne Shawver Lori Ryan Elizabeth Springer Cathy Nelson Susan Meese a son Jeffrey Shawver and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral services 11 a.m. Friday at Riddle Vermilion with calling hours 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday.
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William “Bill” A. Shawver
Elyria
EMH Regional Medical Center
Lorain
Berlin Heights
Birmingham
Mr. Shawver
B.F. Goodrich Tech Center
Avon Lake
Western Enterprises
Avon
Berlin Grange 345
Cindi Shawver
Daphne Shawver
Laurie Ryan
Florida
Elizabeth Springer
Cathy Nelson
Norwalk
Susan Meese
Olena
Jeffrey Shawver
Dale
June Shawver
Floyd D
Agnes M
Nee Braun) Shawver
Darlene Bates
Richard Shawver
Riddle Funeral Home
South St
Vermilion
Obituary Notice for Delphine Todd of Elyria
Delphine Todd 72 of Elyria died unexpectedly. Born in Elyria she lived there most of her life and worked in the medical field before retirement. Survived by sons Lawrence Jones Anthony Todd Kevin Todd Sidney Todd daughters Carolyn J Hope Elizabeth Smith Laverne Oliver Karen Todd many grandchildren three great grandchildren and sister Barbara Keith. Preceded by husband Edward Todd sons Eric Todd Samuel and Larry Jones her parents Mack Branch Polly Jones and brother Sherman Brown. Visitation 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Busch Funeral Home Elyria with burial at Brookdale Cemetery.
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Delphine Todd
Nee Jones
Elyria
Emh Regional Medical Center
Barbara Keith
Cleveland
Edward Todd
Eric Todd
Samuel
Larry Jones
Mack Branch
Polly Jones
Sherman Brown
Busch Funeral Home
Second St
Arnett Thornton
Marcettes Cunningham
Brookdale Cemetery
Taft shifts course funds time based drug treatment plan
Governor Taft announced six Ohio counties will test a treatment instead of jail program for juvenile and low income offenders. Allen Franklin Hamilton Mahoning Richland and Washington counties share 2.5 million to fund counseling and services with options to dismiss charges or seal records on completion. The plan builds on existing drug courts and contrasts with 2002 Issue 1 which failed at the polls. Edward Orlett issued a statement backing redemption for all, including Taft.
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Columbus
Bob Taft
Allen
Franklin
Hamilton
Mahoning
Richland
Washington
Taft
Ohio
Mark
New York Sues Out-of-State Gun Shops Over Trafficking
The city of New York files a federal suit against 15 gun shops in Ohio and four other states alleging they supply a large share of guns ending up in crime. The complaint seeks court supervision and training for dealers in Ohio Georgia Pennsylvania South Carolina and Virginia plus damages. Mayor Bloomberg says accountable dealers should be penalized. Ohio shops named include Jim's Guns & Whatever in Dayton and The Peddler's Post in Washington DC.
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New York
Ohio
Georgia
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Virginia
Michael Bloomberg
Jim’s Guns & Whatever
Dayton
Peddler’s Post
Washington D.C
Jim’s Guns
Crime log for Elyria area shows multiple incidents over May 14 15
Police and sheriff reports detail thefts from vehicles and garages, vandalism, domestic disputes, and threats. Names include Paul A. Gill and Mark K. Mason. Incidents span addresses in Elyria, Elyria Township, Carlisle and Sheffield Townships with counts of DUI, driving under suspension, warrants, and vehicle damage.
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Elyria
Chestnut St
Lake Ave
Shopway Food Mart
Bellfield Ave
Barres Lane
Pronesti
Liberty Baptist Church
Depot St
Foster Ave
Garvin Ave
Gulf Road
Midway Blvd
Lowe's
Paul A. Gill
Inglewood
Kentucky Drive
Sheriff's Department
Woodhill Drive
Elyria Township
West River Road
Carlisle Township
Copopa Trail
Columbia Station
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Time Magazine
Elyria High School
Nina Baker
Manhattan
Stephen’ S Church
League of Women Voters
Community Chest
Lawrence S. Smith
Mark R. Eavenson
Donald L. Adams
Eileen
Metro
Chroniclet.com
Robert E. Garman
James RF. Gilliam Sr
Hancock's Clocks
William A. Shawver
Carrie Spencer
Associated Press
Nyc
Salem Ave
15Th St
Massachusetts Ave
Mark K. Mason
West Recreation Park
Broad St
Lorain Police
39Th Street
Elyria Avenue
Lana A. Abov
23Rd St
Cooper Foster Park Road
John R. Susieski
Seven Pine
Cooley Road
Eaton Township
S. Boone Road
Columbia Township
Lincoln Boulevard
Sheffield Township
John A. Burt
East 36Th Street
Nikole L. Bari
O’neal
Jamie
East Avenue
16Th Street
Garnettia Walton
Forest Ave
Ida M. Starr
Turner Blvd
West Road
Pittsfield
Ford
Anthony P. West
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