Avon man Donald Barr, state wrestling champ, dies
Donald M. Barr 73 of Avon died Sunday at Community Health Partners West in Lorain after a long illness. He was Lakewood born, 1947 state wrestling champ for Lakewood High,Bowling Green State University wrestler, and a collegiate speed skater. A Korean War US Air Force veteran, he ran a vending service before retiring in 1981. He held boating and sailing roles as commodore of Ferrugen ter Malitd Boat Club and licensed boat captain. Survivors include wife Nancy 39 years, son Eric, and brothers Jim and Dave. Visitation 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. Tuesday at Busch-Burmeister. service Wednesday, Rev. John Butchko, Avon United Methodist. Interment Resthaven Memory Garden, Avon. Cremation by Busch Crematory.
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Donald M. Barr
Avon
Community Health Partners West
Lorain
Lakewood
Strongsville
Lakewood High School
Bowling Green State University
US Air Force
Barr
Fe Rugen Ter Malitd
National Matthews Boat Club
Obituaries from Lorain area deaths in week
Multiple Lorain area obituaries detail Lula Cardasis and Norma Schwab, both long time residents, plus George Bittner Cooksey Tracey Lynn Cooksey, Gladys Oleyar and others. They note survivors, funeral plans, and churches involved. Cardasis was tied to St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church. Schwab to Elyria Community Church of the Nazarene. Funeral arrangements list Reichlin Roberts, David Boguer, Hempel, and Devin funeral homes. Burial and memorials directions follow.
Obituary notices for Otilla M. Myers and Philip A. Crone
Otilla M. Myers 79 formerly of Lorain died Saturday at Erie County Care Center Huron after a sudden illness She lived in the Huron and Sandusky areas most of her life Survived by sons Raymond and Dean daughters Joanne Grant Mary Ellen McConkey Barbara Tumnell Edna Heimrich Jade Cordle Melody Lynne Michel and many grandchildren great grandchildren great great grandchildren and siblings Funeral announced by Hinman Tanner Funeral Home Philip A Crone 25 Elyria died Sunday at home after a sudden illness A former Rocky River resident he served in the U S Air Force and worked as a food service manager Survivors include his father Gary A Sr and brothers Gary A Jr Randy and Steve a sister Anne Palos his fiancée Cynthia Witchie and his mother Joyce Crone A memorial service will be 7 pm Tuesday at David Bogner Family Funeral Home North Ridgeville with burial private at St Peter's Cemetery North Ridgeville Epilepsy Foundation of Northeast Ohio listed for support.
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Lula Cardasis
Tender
Lorain
Mount Carmel West Hospital
Columbus
Alliance
Carlisle Drive-In
Cardasis
St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church
Philoptochos
Penelope
Maria Glavas
Elyria
Kosma J. Glavas
Reichlin-Roberts Funeral
Cleveland St
Tower Blvd
Michael Gulgas
Ridge Hill Memorial Park
Amherst Township
George Bittner
Olmsted Township
Lakewood Hospital
Cleveland
North Olmsted
U.S. Army
Stanadyne Co
Moon Inc
Bittner
St. Richard's Catholic Church
VFW
Columbia Station
National Rifle Association
Emily
Nee Heimberger
Rosemary Hentz
Avon
Ind
Gloria Richards
Valley City
Georgeann Angell
Olmsted Falls
Robert
LaGrange
Carolyn Harrigan
Clark
Mary Bittner
Ralph
Iva Russell
David Boguer
Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville
St. Richard’s Catholic Church
Lorain Road
Tracey Lynn Cooksey
Moran
EMH Regional Medical Center
Amherst
Southview High School
Lorain County Community College
McDonald’s Corp
Westlake
Cooksey
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Almherst
Brian
Taylor Lee
Peyton Lee
Bill
Louise
Nee Boughton) Moran
Kirk Fitch
Karen Chawansky
Sheffield Lake
Barbara Marshall
Otilla M. Myers
Erie County Care Center
Huron
Sandusky
Myers
Raymond
Norwalk
St. Petersburg
Fla
Joanne Grant
Mary Ellen McConkey
Barbara Tumnell
Edna
Mee Palzzar) Olah
Julius Olah
Goldie Aikens
Magdelene Perry
Margaret Petrosky
Hinman-Tanner Funeral Home
Perkins Ave
Philip A. Crone
Rocky River
Mr. Crone
U.S. Air Force
Food Service
Gary A. Sr
Gary A. Jr
Randy
Steve
St. Peter's Cemetery
Epilepsy Foundation
Northeast Ohio
Euclid Ave
Dorothy Mae Bailey dies at 89 in Grafton residence
Dorothy Mae Bailey, 89, of Grafton, died Sunday at her residence after a six month illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by David Bogner Family Funeral Home on Center Ridge Road in North.
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Dorothy ‘Mae’ Bailey
Dorothy “Mae” Bailey
Grafton
David Bogner
Center Ridge Road
North Ridgeville
Anita Pierce Dies at 70 in Lorain
Anita Pierce, 70, of Lorain, died Sunday. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Dombrowski-Wolak-Riddle Funeral Home at 1939 Oberlin Ave in Lorain.
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Anita Pierce
Lorain
Dombrowski-Wolak- Riddle Funeral Home
Oberlin Ave
Buckeye Egg owner retires from Ohio environmental fight
Anton Pohlmann, head of Buckeye Egg Farm, retires to Germany after years of legal battles with Ohio over wastewater and odor violations at three megafarms. He plans a Spain bicycle trip then return visits to Ohio, while a buyer is sought and compliance disputes continue with the state.
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Croton
Ohio
Germany
Anton Pohlmann
Pohlmann
Newark
Advocate
Ianchla
Ted Homce
Bill Glass
Europe
Glass
Spain
Buckeye Eye
Hardin
Licking
Wyandot
Buckeye Egg
Licking County
Pahlmann
Accuristac Ptc
Rapedletown
Gregory Frost
Licking County Common Pleas Court
Frost
Troop 133 Eagle Scouts Shine Through Decade Era
Between 1961 and 1970 Troop 133 produced 48 Eagle Scouts, the highest of six ranks in Boy Scouts. Two current members are expected to earn Eagle this year as the troop, now with 90 members, plans to grow next year. contact Dave Perczek for details.
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Schlather
Eagle Scouts
DNA databases expand in Ohio and nationwide
Ohio BCI reports 34 000 DNA profiles from felons and arrestees with 15 months of digital databasing. The FBI holds about 900 000 profiles from 49 states and 14 countries. Officials say backlogs hinder warrants and arrests while labs race to test rape kits and link offenders to crimes.
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Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation
Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network
US Department of Justice
Jamie Zuieback
Rape and Abuse National Network
BCI
Ohio
Arima Cremoe Siate Sediapanel
FBI
Ted Almay
Almay
Blind Golfers Compete With Coaches Guiding Players
Golfers who are blind play by the same miles as the PGA minus one and ground their clubs to the ball before leaving sand traps. Ed Dietz explains the role of coaches in directing shots, while Marner credits his wife Pat as both partner and coach. The players value meeting friends and the community support behind blind golf.
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Professional Golfers Association
Ed Dietz
Walter
Marner
Pat
Joan Dietz
Band Adds Drum Majors Behind The Scenes
Band director Barbaro explains adding assistant drum majors and a main drum major to call attention, start marching, and take attendance. Michael Harris, a freshman twirling standout, may not be featured but will gain college ready experience, while some worry about overshadowing majorettes. Parents vary in support as boosters back the plan and praise the band’s direction with Disney World and Browns game potential next year.
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Barbaro
Michael Harris
Michael
Laura Harris
Harris
Berg writes novels with her cat Blackie in Oberlin
Retired secretary Berg lives on a family dairy farm and writes novels inspired by real events and her cat Blackie. She paints the accompanying illustrations, dedicates the books to her mother, and notes the stories convey love and religion. Books cost 22.45 dollars at local Oberlin retailers, autographs available by phone.
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Berg
Blackie
Stanadyne Corp
Moon Inc
Ben Franklin
Oberlin
Oberlin College
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Charles Stollenwerk
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Nee Prohaska) Baum
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Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Edward Faulk
World Wide Church of God
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Linda
Billy Jr
U.S
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Chronicle
Boy Scout Troop 133
French Creek Park
Dave Perczek
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Tony Lombardo
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