Local obituaries honor several area residents
A batch of Elyria Lorain and nearby memorial notices report the deaths of Gordon J. Kuss Verna Belle Smith Albert Michael Pecora Arden H Wilson Mathew Gentle and Jeffrey Walker. Kuss a WWII editor and Grand Rapids resident died Nov 2 after a short illness. Smith died at Cleveland Clinic after a long illness. Pecora a Lorain native and World War II veteran had worked for Nickel Plate Railroad and U S Ship Building and recently traveled for Thew Shovel Koehring. Wilson a North Ridgeville native retired from GM and served in Army and Navy. Gentle formerly of Amherst died in Plant City FL and served in Army Air Corps WWI. Walker a Lorain native and Marine veteran who lived in several states passed away. Funeral arrangements and memorials are noted for each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon J. Kuss
Elyria
Metropolitan Hospital
Grand Rapids
Mich
Cleveland
Michigan
Kuss
Thew Shovel-Koehring
Bower Dairy
Cheriin College
Albert Michael Pecora
Amherst
St. Joseph
Lorain
Angelica
Nlw
Pecora
Nickel Plate Railroad
U.S. Ship Building Co
Ohio Operating Engineers
Thew Shovel
Koehring
Tie
St. Joseph’s Catholic Church
Angela
Jeanne Marie Pecora
Mary Caruso
Sam‘wel Pecora
Antoinette Belmonte
Angelo
Rose Pecora
the Riddle Funeral Home
South Street
Vermilion
Calvary Cemetery
St. Joseph Hospice
Kolbe Road
Lora
Arden H. Wilson
North Ridgeville
Emh Regional Medical Center
Mr. Wilson
Stumptown
W.va
General Motors
Army
Navy
Cory
Rose
Nee Macaulay
Darlene Conrad
Denise Stamper
Donna Simonivitch
Florida
Diana Bailey
Mark
Dale
Marvin
Virginia
Burt
Massillon
Garnet
Woodyard
Lille Wilson
Orel
Maysel
Curtis-Scheuffler-Busch Family
Second St. Elyria
Alvin Conkey
Calvary Ridge Church of the Nazarene
Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avon
Mathew N. Gentle
Lorain County
Plant City
Fla
James P. Schmitz
South Amherst
Gentile
General Motors Corp
Army Air Corps
St. Clement Catholic Church
American Legion
Mary
Mark of
Wells Memorial Funeral Home
Death Notice for James L Dim 37 Wellington native
James L Dim 37 formerly of Wellington. Survived by his mother Irma Wart three sisters and stepfather Robert L Wertz. Calling hours 6 pm to 8 pm Tuesday at Snyder Funeral Home 76.5 Main St Mt Gilead. Funeral service 6 pm Wednesday at Cowline Truman Funeral Home 218 Herrick Ave Wellington. Memorials to the American Diabetes Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James L ‘Dim
Wellington
Irma Wart
Robert L Wertz
Snyder Funeral Home
Main St
Gilead
Cowline Truman Funeral Home
Herrick Ave
American Diabetes Association
Concert honors former Oberlin dean Carrie Tompkins Fountain
A memorial concert for Robert Fountain former Oberlin College Conservatory dean and famed choral conductor is set for 3 p.m. Saturday at Finney Chapel with Robert Shaw conducting. The weekend events honor Fountain who led Oberlin choirs and taught 22 years at Oberlin before holding posts at Wisconsin Brooklyn College and Yale. An Oberlin scholarship in Fountain’s name will fund conservatory choral music students.
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Oberlin
Robert Fountain
Oberlin College Conservatory
Mein Ic
Su Usiyy
Finney Chapel
Fountain
Robert Shaw
Oberlin College
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
University of Wisconsin At Madison
Brooklyn College
New York
Yale University
University of Wisconsin
Ben Locke
Kenyon College
Gambier
Ohio
Locke
Shaw
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Nate
Conservatory
Oberlin College Choir
Musical Union
Oberlin Orchestra
Carnogie
Office of Public Programs
Avon Lake weighs easing access to bridges along creeks
Avon Lake Zoning Board may grant variances for residents to place bridges fences or plantings along ditches and creeks amid 20 known violations. Law, written 1978, preserves natural features and grants 50 foot easements. board would consult city engineer before ruling. Residents argue current rules deny property access and seek changes.
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Avon Lake
Zoning Board of Appeals
Holly Kowalski
Geoffrey Smith
Zoning Board
Smith
Wade Mertz
Gregory Zilka
Zilka
Earl Martin
Vincent Urbin
Ken Resar
Windward Way
Council
Ronald Anderson
Kowalski
Lorain officials tout progress in city image and safety
Lorain City officials led by Mayor Joseph Koziura and Police Chief Del Rivera praised efforts to improve the city's image and reduce graffiti. Ann Vaughn of the YWCA and 14 year old Kenneth Blinco received plaques for removing graffiti from 25 properties. Rivera announced 43 officers and 30 auxiliary volunteers helped patrol for trick or treat. Volunteers installed 35,000 Christmas decorations funded by local business leaders and city funds, including a 20 foot tree at City Hall and a 40 foot wreath.
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Lorain
Joseph Koziura
del Rivera
Ann Vaughn
The
YWCA
Vaughn
Kenneth Blinco
Rivara
Helinet~ordinsts
Koziura
Rivera
Pete Rewak
Lodge 3
Fraternal Order of Police
aArisas
Sretes Forest
Wilfredo Lozano
D4th
Joe
Lozano
Broadway
Lake Erie
21St Street
City Hall
City Safety Service
George Koury
North Ridge Road closure for cosmetic repair week
North Ridge Road will be closed from November 11 to 19 while a contractor repairs a surface dip over a culvert. R&I Construction of Norwalk previously fixed the culvert. Cement work will take one day with a week to dry, at no cost to the city, though officials note the surface was not dangerous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
North Ridge Road
R&i Construction
Norwalk
Safety Service
George Koury
Koury
Ruling Finds No Expert Opinion By Underwager in Case
The court said Ralph Underwager’s views were not an expert opinion in a pending case and he did not participate in Smith’s trial. Underwager’s comments were for newspaper reporting on investigatory procedures used in the case. Smith, a former Head Start bus driver, was convicted in August 1994 of raping and sexually molesting children on her bus. An earlier convicted sex offender, Joseph Allen, was also found guilty of rape.
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Code of Judicial Conduct
Ralph Underwager
Underwager
Smith
McGough
Sentencing for McGough case ends with long prison terms
Smith received 30 to 90 years in prison while Allen was handed five consecutive life terms plus 22 to 50 years. Linda Butler, McGough's clerk, said on Monday that McGough could not comment due to a pending case.
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Smith
Allen
Linda Butler
McGough
Fire at Sterling Foundry causes 374000 in damage
Wellington fire crews battled a blaze at the Sterling Foundry causing about 374000 in damage to a 1000 square foot laboratory area. The fire, started above the ceiling and possibly sparked by an electrical short, was confined to the room and did not halt production. No injuries. 90 residents evacuated as roof tar smoldered. LaGrange firefighters assisted. under control in just over an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellington
Sterling Foundry
John Allemeier
Allemeier
Bob Walker
Laborato
Prospect
South Main Streets
LaGrange
Deaths and aid follow Cleveland smoke incident
The victim is recovering at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland from smoke inhalation. Police may interview the youngster today. Blood evidence was sent to a crime lab. A Salvation Army benefit raised 1100 and more fundraisers are planned. Wayne Brewer thanks donors for memorial funds supporting the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metro- Health Medical Center
Cleveland
Rivera
Koziura
Salvation Army
Wayne Brewer
Jackson
Patricia Brewer
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Washington Avenue
Holly Richard
Grandville
Barbara Markle
Columbus
Ann Lora
Casper
Wyo
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Assembly of God
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Brookdale Cemetery
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Mannes
Mr. Walker
Admiral King High School
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Dawn
Kathleen Nicole
Harry E
Carolyn B
Nee Clutoras
Harry M
Eric M
Naples
Kurt A
Daytona
Mla
Anita Jackson
Kelley Walker
Mareurite Csutoras
Benjamin Clutoras
Harry
Ellen Walker
Hempel
Cleveland Avenue
American Cancer Society
Russell Strait
Mom Joe
Cookie
Carrie Tompkins Paul the
Chronicle-Telegram
Conservatory of Music
United States
Soviet Union
Romania
William Weinart
Eastman School of Music
Catherine Jarjisian
Avon Lake Malls
Cindy Leise
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David A. Rankin
Grafton
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Highway Patrol
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North Ridge
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