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Newspaper

The Chronicle Telegram

Location

Elyria, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 2003

Page

2

Obituary: Ralph L. Niederst Jr. of North Ridgeville

Ralph L. Niederst Jr. 56 of North Ridgeville died after a long illness. He co owned Muneller Printing Co. in Cleveland 1975 to 1990. Survived by wife Carol, sons Michael and Andrew, mother Bessie, and formerly Rocky River resident. Visitation Wednesday 6 to 9 pm at David Bogner Funeral Home. Prayers Thursday 9:30 am followed by Mass at St Julie Billiart. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery Avon.

Ralph L. Niederst, Jr North Ridgeville Cleveland Rocky River Niederst Muneller Printing Co St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church Carol A Kerul Michael Olmsted Falls Andrew Bessie Nee Kostecka Niederst Ralph L Niederst Anthony Niederst David Bogner Center Ridge St. Julie Billiart Lear Nagle Road Richard Gorse

Robert L Harris 59 of Florence dies unexpectedly

Robert L Harris, 59, of Florence, died Sunday age 59. Born in Pikeville, Ky, he lived in Florence since the 1970s and worked 30 years for Ford at the Lorain plant. Survived by Fay, sons Keith and Scott, four grandchildren, five sisters, five brothers, and many relatives. Memorials to charity. Visitation Tuesday 6 10 pm at Wakeman Mormon Funeral Home. Body to be taken to Kentucky for visitation at Nelson Frazier Funeral Home. Funeral Thursday 11 am at Providence Old Regular Baptist Church Topmost Ky. Burial Bates Cemetery Kite Ky.

Robert L. Harris Florence Pikeville Ford Motor Co Lorain Harris Fay Thornsberry Keith Scott Berlin Heights Grant Sarah Eall Morman Funeral Home Cooper Street Wakeman Mr. Harris Kentucky Nelson Frazier Hindman Providence Old Regnar Baptist Church Topmost Bates Kite

Thelma C. MacDonald dies at 92 in New Braunfels

Thelma C. MacDonald 92 of New Braunfels Texas formerly Elyria Ohio died Friday at McKenna Memorial Hospital Born in Cleveland she married in 1931 in Monroe Michigan and was active in the Order of Eastern Star She clerked at Elyria West Board of Elections Survivors include son Robert R. MacDonald three grandchildren two step-grandchildren seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren Preceded in death by husband Robert in 199% Memorial service 2 pm Sunday at St Paul Lutheran Church New Braunfels Rev Marvin Koenig Officiating Burial at Brookdale Cemetery Elyria later date Memorials to McKenna Health Foundation New Braunfels Texas 78130.

Thelma C. MacDonald New Braunfels Texas Elyria McKenna Memorial Hospital Cleveland Monroe Mich Order of Eastern Star Elyria West Board of Elections Robert R. MacDonald Robert MacDonald St. Paul Lutheran Church Marvin Koenig Brookdale Cemetery McKenna Health Foundation N. Union

Donna Fenderbosch formerly Robatin dies after long illness

Donna Marie Fenderbosch 40 of North Ridgeville died Monday after a lengthy illness. She was raised in Brook Park and a 1981 Mid-Park High School graduate. She worked as an accounting clerk at Vita-Mix in Olmsted Township and was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church North Ridgeville. Surviving are her husband Scot her mother Elizabeth Robatin brothers Chuck and Ron and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Wednesday at Liston Funeral Home with a prayer service Thursday followed by a funeral Mass at St Peter Church. Burial in Holy Cross Cemetery Brook Park.

Donna Marie Fenderbosch Robatin North Ridgeville Cleveland Brook Park Mid-Park High School Vita Mix Olmsted Township Fenderbosch St. Peter Catholic Church Scot Elizabeth (Nee Wilcox) Robatin Chuck Robatin Clarksville Tenn Ron Robatin Willoughby Edward Robatin Liston Funeral Home Center Ridge Road St Peter Catholic Church Steven J. Kaminski Holy Cross Cemetery

Evelyn Knepper 81 Elyria resident dies after long illness

Evelyn May Knepper nee Justin 81 of Elyria died Sunday at New Life Hospice Center of St Joseph Lorain after a long illness. She was a charter member of St Vincent De Paul Church Elyria and an Altar Rosary volunteer. Survivors include daughters Shirley Honoshofsky and Dorothy Robson, sons Thomas and Lawrence, 14 grandchildren 15 great grandchildren a sister and many relatives. Funeral arrangements at Bauer Laubenthal Funeral Home with a Mass at St Vincent De Paul Church. Burial Resthaven Memory Garden Avon. Memorials to St Vincent De Paul Renovation Fund.

Evelyn May Knepper Justin Elyria New Life St Joseph Lorain St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church Elyria Eagles Shirley Honoshofsky Grafton Dorothy Robson LaGrange Thomas Brunswick Lawrence Betty Jane Flynn Anda Frank G. Justin Fiori Thuron M Lk” Knepper Frank M Lela A St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church N. Ridge Road Gaetano Menegatto Resthaven Memory Garden Avon New Life Hospice Abbe Road St. Vincent de Paul N. Ridge

Wegelin R. dies. services set in Elyria Cleveland area

Death notice for R Wegelin husband of Zena S. Violet of Cleveland father of Jackson Wegelin and Tania of Akron son of Thelma Wegelin brother of Victor and Kitty. memorials to Lorain County Animal Protection League or City of Cleveland church. services November 20 at 11:00 AM. details at legacy.com.

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Memorial service for Janet Kovachy in Parma

A memorial service for Janet H. Kovachy at noon Saturday will be held at Sun set Chapel Parma. Memorials may be given to Columbia Station Public Library or Berea Animal Rescue. Arrangements by Schuster-Straker-O'Connor Funeral Home. Published November 18, 2003.

Janet H. Kovachy Smith Sunset Chapel Columbia Road Parma Columbia Station W. River Road Berea Animal Rescue P.O. Box Berea Schuster-Straker-O’connor Funeral Home

James A. Mitchell 89 Amherst resident dies private services

James A. Mitchell 89 formerly of Chesterland and Cleveland died after a life in Amherst beginning 1948. He worked over a decade at Gilford/CIBA Corning and thirty years at A Nabakowski Co. Survivors include wife Anna Louise a son and a daughter seven grandchildren seven great grandchildren a sister and nieces nephews. Burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Vermilion area with private service officiated by Rev Deng Yost.

James A. Mitchell Chesterland Cleveland Amherst Mitchell Gilford Instrument Ciba-Corping Oberlin A. Nabakowsti Co Anna Louise Sroka William Sandra Williams Amherst Township Betty Macanda Marie Wild Deng Yost Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church Ridge Hill Memorial Park

Krebs, James J. Elyria man dies after long illness

James J. Krebs 51 of Elyria died at New Life Hospice Center after a long illness. He worked as a chip spinner for Stand-by-Screw Machine Products in Berea and was a NASCARS and baseball fan. Survivors include friend caregiver Becky Cagle and daughters Arrianne Sanger and Dakia Tedwell, brothers Mike John Jack Krebs, sister Mary Temple, and other relatives. Funeral set 9 p.m. Wednesday Reichlin Roberts Funeral Home with services 1 p.m. Thursday officiated by Rev. Edward Smith. interment in St. Mary Cemetery Elyria.

James J. Krebs Elyria New Life Hospice Center St. Joseph Krebs Berea Becky Cagle Arrianne D. Sanger Spencer Dakia Dawn Tedwell North Eaton Mike, John and Jack Krebs Mary Temple Norwalk Wilford Nicholas Anna Louise (Nee Tobias) Krebs Reichlin- Roberts Cleveland St Edward Smith St. Jude Catholic Church St. Mary Cemetery

Kay A Cliff 66 of Portland dies on vacation

Kay A Cliff 66 of Portland formerly of Elyria died unexpectedly Wednesday while visiting her sister in Fort Pierce Florida. She was active with the Gil Scouts of America and a longtime Scout leader and trainer. Survived by husband Rodger L and children Rodger M Craig D Wendi K Agsten seven grandchildren and siblings. Visitation at Williamson Spencer Funeral Home Portland with services at St Stephen United Church of Christ Sandusky. Cremation and burial at Ridge Hill Memorial Park Amherst Township. Memorials to Scout and church funds.

Kay A. Cliff Portland Lad Elyria Fort Pierce Fla Elyria High School Sandusky Jay County Gil Scouts of America Wapeham Council Erie Shores Council Ohio Indiana Cliff Pilgrim Hills United Church of Christ Church Pike Friends & Neighbors Extension Club Ind Jay/Blackford St Stephen United Church of Christ Choir Firelands Chapter The Audubon Rodger L Rodger M Lorain Craig D Maumee Wendi K. Agsten Nicholas C. Hazelton Alamo Gayle E. Hemmuinger Sciotoville Sandra E. Morris Ft Pierce Charles Mildred Nee Bursley) Hazelton Friends Williamson & Spencer Funeral Home N. Commerce St Portland Ind St. Stephen United Church of Christ Perkins Ave Elmer Novak Nick Hazelton

Ruth H. Klemm dies at 86 in Elyria

Ruth H. Klemm 86 of Elyria died Sunday at home after a long illness. Born in Pittsburgh she lived most of her life in Elyria and was a St Jude Catholic Church member. Survived by daughters Kathleen Kelling Karen Riley Jacqueline Sweeney Patricia Grozd caregiver couple John and Nancy Horning 12 grandchildren three great grandchildren and brother Frank Rhodes. Graveside service 1 pm Wednesday at St Mary with Sister Patricia Adams of New Life Hospice. Laubenthal DeCarlo Funeral Home Elyria handled arrangements.

Ruth H. Klemm Rhodes Elyria Pittsburgh St Jude Catholic Church Klemm Emh Regional Medical Center Kathleen Kelling Myrtle Beach S.C Karen Riley Tucson Ariz Jacqueline Sweeney Lakewood Patricia Grozd John Nancy Horning Frank Rhodes John Francis Klemm John Edward Klemm Ewing Rhodes St. Mary Cemetery Patricia Adams New Life Hospice New Life Abbe Road Laubenthal-DeCarlo Funeral Home

Warren Elmer Delaney obituary in Metropolis IL

Warren Elmer Delaney 47 of Metropolis IL and formerly Lorain died Saturday after a two year cancer battle. He worked as a mechanic for Massac County Highway Department. Survivors include companion Cherelyn Velez of Metropolis daughter Nicki Reed Nichole Velez Dawn Wendell all Lorain son Warren James Delaney Lorain and Adam Velez Metropolis eight grandchildren sisters Sheryl Nimon Lorain Lucy McGee Vermilion parents Shirley Pinkey and Jean Delaney brother James Patrick Delaney. No visitation or services. Atkins Farmer Funeral Home Metropolis IL handling arrangements.

Warren Elmer Delaney Metropolis Lorain Delaney Massac County Highway Department Cherelyn Velez Nicki Reed Nichole Velez Dawn Wendell Warren James Delaney Adam Velez Sheryl Nimon Lucy McGee Vermilion Shirley “Pinkey Jean Delaney James Patrick Delaney Atkins Farmer Funeral Home

Jason Alley 25 Avon Lake man dies of leukemia

Jason Dennis Alley, 25, of Avon Lake and formerly of Lakewood, died Sunday after a battle with leukemia. He was a 1997 Avon Lake High School graduate and worked as assistant manager at BP Connect in Avon Lake. He leaves his mother Cheryl and stepfather Richard Lewis, his father Ronald Alley and stepmother Jane Alley, brothers Ryan and Brendan, a sister Krista, and extended relatives. Visitation 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Busch-Burmeister Chapel with funeral 11 a.m. Thursday officiated by Rev. Bradley J. Donahue. Interment Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials to Leukemia and Lymphoma Society accepted.

Jason Dennis Alley Avon Lake Lakewood Cleveland Avon Lake High School Alley BP Connect Christian Temple Disciples of Christ Church Lorain Cheryl (Nee Moell Richard Lewis Ronald Jane Alley Ryan Brendan Krista Alley Busch-Burmeister Family Chapel Avon-Beiden Road Bradley J. Donahue Sunset Memorial Park North Olmsted Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Westpoint Parkway

Ruth Jacobs, longtime Lorain businesswoman, dies at 75

Ruth Jacobs née Knofsky a former Ted Jacobs Inc vice president and Lorain educator died Monday at University Hospital Cleveland from TTP 2 rare blood disorder. Born in Youngstown she lived in Lorain 58 years. survived by her husband Ted, daughters Gail Smith and Jill Sussman, five grandchildren, and brother Howard Knofsky. Funeral Thursday at Agudath B'nai Israel. Burial at Salem Cemetery. Memorials to Ruth Jacobs Fund at Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County.

Ruth Jacobs Knofsky Ted Jacobs Lorain University Hospital Cleveland Youngstown Warren Harding High School Ohio State University Warren Agudath B'nai Israel Lorain Hadassah ABI Sisterhood Seagram Committee Zonta Club Citizens For Lorain City Project Life Lorain Public Library Gail Smith Jill Sussman Bethel Park Howard Knofsky Deb Ray Beach Roy Gertrude Nee Cowan Walter Frey Funeral Home Erie Ave Pole Ave West 33Rd SL Michael Hecht Salem Cemetery E. Erie Ave Ruth and Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County Ridge Road Lorain County American Cancer Society

Canton man Kenneth Bales dies after cancer battle

Kenneth W. Bales, 73, of Canton, died Wednesday at his residence following a cancer battle. A Korean War veteran and Kent State graduate, he retired in 1990 after 32 years as a claims division manager with Nationwide Insurance. Surviving are his mother Gerri Burke, Canton. sons Bob and Daniel, both of Ohio. three grandchildren. brother Darwin Bales. and brother Robert Galloway of Florida. Visitation was Sunday. a Mass was Monday at St. Michael Catholic Church. Altman Hospice, Canton, was named for donations.

Kenneth W. Bales Canton U.S. Army Kent State University Nationwide Insurance Gerri (Nee Burke Jackson Township Dorothy Johnson Bob Bales Green Daniel Bales Wadsworth Robert Galloway Sarasota Fla Darwin Bales Henger Jackson Chapel St. Michael Catholic Church

Casey Ross 87 Cleveland WWII veteran dies in Parma area

Casey Ross 87 of Cleveland and formerly Elyria died Sunday at Parma Hospital. He served in field artillery in the European Theater including the Battle of the Bulge. A life member and former commander of VFW Post 2133 he enjoyed golf hunting bowling and Cleveland football. Funeral details list calling today 4 to 7 pm at Ripepi Funeral Home and a noon Wednesday Mass at St. Stephen's Church with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery.

Casey Ross Cleveland Elyria Parma VFW Lena Honen

Memorial service for Emma J Hirshman-Hunt in Avon Lake

Emma J Hirshman-Hunt 62 of Avon Lake and former Lansing resident died Sunday at St. John Westshore Hospital after a sudden illness. She lived in Avon Lake 32 years worked as a homemaker attended Michigan State University and belonged to Holy Spirit Church. Survivors include husband Paul Hunt sons Kevin and Craig stepchildren Joseph Hunt and Lisa McLaren two grandchildren and her parents. A memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Spirit Catholic Church Avon Lake with interment in Beaver Falls. Make a Wish Foundation donations.

Emma J. Hirshman-Hunt Nee Stewart Avon Lake Lansing, Mich St. John Westshore Hospital McKeesport Michigan State University Dusky Craig Hirshman Bandon Ore Joseph Paul Hunt Cleveland Lisa Margaret McCleran Raymond Jean Nee McDanel) Steward Holy Spirit Catholic Church Lear Road Edward Smith St. Jude Catholic Church Elyria Beaver Falls Euclid Ave

Londahl, Burton J. 75, dies in Lakeland after cancer

Burton J Londahl 75 of Lakeland Florida and formerly Avon Lake died November 8 from cancer Born in Chicago he moved to Lakewood in childhood and later to Avon Lake before retiring to Lakeland in 1990 He worked as a sales supervisor for United Airlines and was active in Bethany Christian Church and Lakewood Christian Church He sang in choirs and barbershop groups Survived by daughter Mary and Diana Chevalier of Woodbridge Wason son Jay Burton Londahl of Cleveland brother Harry in Springfield two grandsons and two nieces Memorial service set for 4 PM Saturday at Lakewood Christian Church in Lakewood Donations may go to Good Shepherd Hospice or Bethany Christian Church Music Program Trinity Funeral Home Lakeland arranged burial

Burton J. Londahl Lakeland Fla Avon Lake Chicago Lakewood U.S Londahl United Airlines Bethany Christian Church Lakewood Christian Church Mary Diana Cheva Lier Woodbridge Wason Jay Burton Londahl Cleveland Harry Springfield Emma Londahl Detroit Ave Good Shepherd Hospice Ameson Ave Auburndale Bethany Christian Church Music Program Pipkin Creek Road Trinity Funeral Home

Sister Mary Giovanne SND obituary in Chardon

Sister Mary Giovanne SND 93 of Chardon died Saturday at Notre Dame Health Care Center in Chanion. Born in Foster she lived in Chardon long time and belonged to the Sisters of Notre Dame for 74 years. Survived by brother Charles Vidoni and sister Anna Margaret Gaspar. Visitation 2 to 4 45 pm at Notre Dame Educational Center with funeral at 5 pm today. DeJohn Flynn Mylott Funeral Home Cleveland.

Mary Giovanne SND Florence Eulalia Vidoni Chardon Notre Dame Chanion Foster Congregation of the Sisters of Notre Dame Charles Vidoni Bridgeview Anna Margaret Gaspar Rochester John Edith Nee Steinhurst) Vidoni Giovanna Zabana Victor, John Jr James Vidonis Notre Dame Educational Center Auburn Road Sisters of Notre Dame DeJohn Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home Cleveland

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