Obituaries Chronicle Families in Elyria and Lorain
Genevieve Todd 59 of Elyria dies unexpectedly October 27 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was active at Unity Baptist Church and known for bringing neighbors together through cooking. Survived by mother Velma Bowens three sons and several stepchildren siblings and grandchildren. Funeral arrangements at Brown Robinson Funeral Home. Richard G. Kienzle 86 longtime Lorain resident dies October 29 2017 in Greenwood Indiana. Retired government accountant a U.S. Army veteran he enjoyed bowling golf and walks with companion Stella. Survived by children and grandchildren. service details at Reidy Scanlan Giovannazzo Funeral Home with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Online condolences at rsgfuneralhome.com
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Genevieve Todd
Velma Bowens
Terrence Bowens
Dale Bowens
Deion Owens
John Merritt Todd
Azel
la Porter Todd
Johneida Todd Young
John Todd III
John E. Robbins Todd
Larry Bowens
Raymond Bowens
James Bowens
John Todd
Telethia McIntosh
Velma Goodin-Thorpe
Unity Baptist Church
Fuller Road
Elyria
Willie Gardner
Brown-Robinson Funeral Home
Broadway Ave
Lorain
Brownrobinson.com
Richard G. Kienzle
North Olmsted
Westlake
Greenwood
Indiana
Richard
Charles and
Elsie Veronica
Staron) Kienzle
Lorain High School
Marquette University School of Accounting
U.S. Army
Stella
Marc’s
Kenny
Maggie
Funeral Home
Craig M. Hovanec
Calvary Cemetery
Rsgfuneralhome
Nancy L Discenzo 1929 2017 Amherst resident obituary
Nancy L Discenzo nee Mead 87 of Amherst passed away October 28 2017 at her daughter's home after a full life. She grew up in Lorain born November 2 1929 and was a longtime Amherst resident and Central High School graduate class of 1947. She was a devoted mother and church volunteer longtime member of Amherst Congregational United Church of Christ where she served on the Board of Deacons memorial committee and as a Sunday School teacher. A hospital volunteer for 35 years and former Junior Women's League member she was active in the Amherst Band Boosters and Senior Citizens. She crocheted baby hats for local hospitals and Cornerstone for Women. Survived by son Brad Discenzo and daughter Charlene Godfrey, granddaughters Jennifer Keilman Kelley DeBrunz Joy Godfrey and partners, great grandchildren Cameron Kingston Wyatt Abi Marley Reese and many relatives. Preceded by husband Nick Discenzo 54 years, infant daughter Linda 1958, brother Gary Mead and parents Gerald and Kathleen Mead. Visitation November 5 2017 4 to 7 PM at Hempel Funeral Home Amherst. Funeral November 6 2017 11 AM at Congregational United Church of Christ Amherst. Burial Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst Township. Memorials to Congregational United Church of Christ Amherst OH 44001. Online guest book at hempelfuneralhome com.
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Nancy L. Discenzo
Amherst Hospital
Junior Women’s League of
Amherst
Nancy
Senior Citizens of
Shupe School
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Cornerstone For Women
Brad Discenzo
Janet
Mesa
Arizona
Daugh
Charlene Godfrey
Joe
Jennifer Keilman
Ken
Kelley DeBrunz
Jim
Joy Godfrey
Kody Sloan
Cameron
Kingston
Wyatt
Abi
Marley
Reese
Nick C. Discenzo
Linda
Gary Mead
Gerald
Kathleen Mead
Frederick
Hempel
Cleveland Avenue
Congregational United Church of Christ
South Main Street
Bill Vanderwyden
In Memory of The Broken Chain We Miss You Dearly
Family poem notes a loved one’s passing with lines about a broken chain and memories left behind. It expresses love missed daily and hope that the chain will link again when destiny calls. The message names Hollywood as a place and signs from the loving family.
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Hollywood
Connie Keaton 85 of Grafton dies after Alzheimer's battle
Lloyd Conrad Connie Keaton 85 of Grafton died October 31 2017 with family at Ames Family Hospice Westlake after a long battle with Alzheimer’s He served in the Korean War in the U S Air Force worked 40 years as a Chrysler mechanic Survived by wife Betty children Teresa Cheryl Richard Edward grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral details listed with times and locations in Elyria Ohio.
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Lloyd Conrad
Connie” Keaton
Grafton
Ames Family Hospice
Westlake
Princewick
West Virginia
Fayetteville High School
Fayetteville
Lloyd
Chrysler
Betty
Nee Calvert
Teresa
Mike) Carnes
Cheryl
Rick
Mikeleth
Columbia Station
Richard
Eleanor
Longwood
Florida
Edward
Elaine
Kristi
Tim) Hendricks
Ashley
Nelson) Mikoletic-Cheng
Jennifer
Philip) Ganzfried
Mitchell Mikoletic
Matthew Keaton
Chad Keaton
Courtney Carnes
Walter L. James Jr. 86 Lorain dies after long illness
Walter L. James Jr 86 of Lorain passed away October 31 2017 at home after a long illness He was born March 13 1931 in Gassaway West Virginia Parents were Walter L Sr and Isabelle Ross James He served as husband father grandfather and great grandfather Survived by wife Ruby L James sons Walter II Robert William and John grandchildren great grandchildren brother Russell James Sr and many relatives Burial with military honors at Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon Memorials to Mercy New Life Hospice.
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Walter L. James, Jr
Lorain
Gassaway
West Virginia
Walter L. Sr
Isabelle
Ross) James
Walter
Ruby L
Lawson
Walter L. II
Robert
Christie
William
Pam
John
Theresa
John, Jr
Kayla
Brandy
Hope
Noah
Luke
Russell James Sr
Karen
Memorial Service for Gene Rogers in Oberlin
Edvwin E Gene Rogers 64 of Elyria died October 26 2017 at Welcome Nursing Home Oberlin after a brief illness Born September 7 1953 in Berea he was a machinist at Moen Corp A lifelong Elyria resident he attended Elyria High School class of 1973 He is survived by daughter Janet Grimes grandchildren Madison Hannah Johnas James sister Karen Barnard brother James Rogers and was preceded by his parents and sister Diane Osborne A memorial service is set for 2 PM November 4 2017 at Peace Community Church Oberlin 44 Lorain St officiated by Reverend Steve Hammon In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Peace Community Church Funeral arrangements by Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home Elyria 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd Elyria.
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Mackenzie Keaton
David
Noah
Luke Hendricks
Joshua
Isabella Ganzfried
Kenneth
Dorothy
Jerry
Angie
William
Mattie
Nee DeHart
Eddie
Laubenthal-Mercado
Chestnut Ridge Rd
St. Rt
Elyria
North Olmsted
Rawiga Rd
Rittman
Laubenthalmercade
Edvwin E
Gene” Rogers
Welcome Nursing Home
Oberlin
Berea
Gene
Moen Corporation
Peace Community Church
Janet Grimes
Madison
Hannah
Johnas
James
Karen Barnard
James Rogers
Phyllis Bailey
Pervis Rogers
Diane Osborne
Lorain Street
Steve Hammon
Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home
Laubenthalmercado.com
Cuyahoga County Community Notes Highlights Local Events
Native cultures First People Day at Rocky River Nature Center in North Olmsted features demonstrations talks and hikes led by Cleveland Metroparks staff Lake Erie Native American Council and local scholars. Other events include meditation sessions at North Olmsted library senior resource fair in Westlake and a family astronomy night in Bay Village. This roundup also notes pianist Angelin Chang at Baldwin Wallace University and a flu and shingles information lecture in Westlake with reservations required.
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Northeast Ohio
Rocky River Nature Center
Valley Parkway
North Olmsted
Cleveland Metroparks
Lake Erie
Lake Erie Nature and Science Center
Wolf Road
Bay Village
Milky Way
Angelin Chang
Kulas Musical Arts
Front St
Berea
Chang
Baldwin Wallace University
Huntington Woods Care and Rehabilitation Center
Westchester Parkway
Westlake
Tom Strong
Ohio House approves Down syndrome abortion ban bill
The Ohio House passed a bill banning abortions based on a Down syndrome diagnosis, threatening criminal penalties and possible license loss for doctors. It moves to the Senate as Heartbeat Bill hearings resume, aiming to challenge Roe v. Wade and curb abortion access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Columbus
Ohio House
State Senate
House
Columbus Eyes Possible Record Homicides Amid Scrutiny Over Police Use
With 111 homicides to date, Columbus may exceed its 199 days. The city faces heightened scrutiny after fatal encounters including Tyre King’s 2015 shooting and the Henry Green case. Lawsuits allege wrongful death civil rights and race issues while officers face use of force questions. Columbus seeks Crisis Intervention Training for half its officers by 2020 and reviews its mental illness response plans.
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Columbus
Tyre King
Associated Press
Henry Green
Green
Timothy Davis
Davis
Ridley
Ginther
International Police Association
Justice Department
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Fred” Hylton
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North Ridge Road
Sheffield Township
John Jackson
Mercy New Life Hospice
Resthaven Memory Gardens
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Lpruberthal Stinfral Home
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Ctnews
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