Area Deaths In Elyria Oberlin Area Obituary Roundup
Multiple notices report deaths in Elyria Oberlin and Lorain County. Charles C Keener 54 of RD 1 Oberlin died in Allen Memorial Hospital after a year of ill health. he worked as a laboratory assistant in Oberlin College technology department and leaves wife Marguerite three daughters two stepsons a son and grandchildren. Adolph Spevok 62 of Lorain died at St Joseph Hospital from natural causes. Bernice May Ritchie 69 of Oak Hills Nursing Home Lorain died after long illness. she worked in Sears Roebuck catalog department and belonged to First Congregational United Church of Christ Etna Damon Circle and YWCA. Robert J Bruce 10 weeks old of North Ridgeville died at Elyria Memorial Hospital from crib death with parents sister and grandparents. Michael Lorensky 74 of Lorain died at home after a long illness. services set at Bittner-DeCario Funeral Home and St Agnes Church. Frank M Norcross Sr 75 of Lorain died at St Joseph Hospital. he helped pioneer wiring in Lorain and was Navy World War II veteran. services at John R Devin Funeral Home then St John’s United Church of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles C Keener
Oberlin
Allen Memorial Hospital
Hudson
Keener
Oberlin College
Grace Lutheran Church
Oberliin
Marguerite
Melvin
Nancy) Schrock
Barbara DeVaughn
Ravenna
Charles
Kent
Robert E Dassel
Vietnam
William Louis Dassel
US Navy
Arthur Davis
Irene Keener
Akron
Cowling Funeral Home
East Pittsfield
Adolph Spevok
Andrews Place
Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
a_ hospital
Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home
Bernice May Ritchie
Oak Hillis
Charlies Patterson
Glendale
Calif
Robert Patterson
Cleveland Heights
Walter A Frey
T.N. Goodale
Elmwood Cemetery
Robert J Bruce
Robert Bruce
Ridgeview Blvd
North Ridgeville
Elyria Memorial Hospital
Paul Kopsch
Lorain County
Beth
Richard
Bobby Jones
Calvin Bruce
Jane Brice
Elyna
Resthaven Memory Gardens
Avon
Bogner Funeral Home
Michael Lorensky
Franklin St
Bittner-DeCario
St Agnes Church
Mark R. Blinn
St. Mary
Lorensky
Mary Thomas Dies at 75 in Lorain Hospital
Mrs Mary Thomas aged 75 of 1601 West 43rd Street Lorain died early today at St Joseph Hospital Lorain. John R Devin Funeral Home Lorain has charge of arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thomas
West 43Rd St
Lorain
St Joseph Hospital
John R Devin
Lodi hardware store owner dies at 73 in Akron City Hospital
Edward Bartholomas of Lodi, 73, a longtime City Hardware Co. owner, died after a six week illness. A WWI veteran, he led Lodi volunteer fire department 35 years including 30 years as fire chief. Survived by three daughters and eight grandchildren. Funeral service scheduled tomorrow at Parker Funeral Home in Lodi at 3 p.m. with Reverend Eugene Priest officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Bartholomar
Mill St
Lodi
Akron City Hospital
Plainfield
N.J
City Hardware Co
First United Methodist Church
Harrisville
Mound Lodge
Odd Fellows
American Legion
Bartholomas
Soldiers and Sailors Relief Commission
Louie
Roy
Ann) Holzer
Richard
Janet Rowland
Virginia Beach
William
Mary Jane) Fitch
Elyria
George
Louis
J W. Bartholomas
California
Parker Funeral Home
Eugene Priest
Woodlawn Cemetery
Lorain Police Injured Arresting Disturbance at Tavern
Two Lorain patrolmen Daniel Cairns 24 and Stephen Harasty Jr. were hurt during the arrest of Bruce Elek 20 after a fight at Zatroch Cafe 1464 Broadway. Elek received a scalp wound and was treated at St Joseph Hospital and jailed for intoxication disorderly conduct two counts of assault and battery against police and resisting arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
St. Joseph Hospital
Damiel Cammns
Stephen Harasty Jr Cairns
Harasty
Bruce Elek
Pickett
Zatroch
Broadway
Elek
Lorain County
Elyria Doctor Bound to Grand Jury on Drug Warrant
Elyria physician Dr Epitacio Catalan, 475 North Abbe Road, was bound to the grand jury by Municipal Judge Frank M Wilcox after an Oct 25 arrest on two charges alleging narcotic fraud. Bond set at 5000 on each charge, bond continued. Police charging him on warrants signed by an Ohio Board of Pharmacy inspector allege he obtained a narcotic drug by fraud and misrepresentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Frank M Wilcox
Epitacio Catalan
North
Abbe Road
Catalan
Ohio Board of Pharmacy
Chicago Seven trial defense seeks broad witness list
In the second month of the Chicago Seven trial, lawyers plan to call about 100 people who were in Chicago for the convention and also those not in Chicago that August. Rubin discusses a book on overthrowing the government and a defense fund collection from student audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chcago
America
Groucho
Karl Rubins
Oberlin
Chicago Seven Defense Fund
Two youths charged with assault and armed robbery
Avon Lake police say two youths, ages 16 and 17, assaulted and robbed three teenage hitchhikers on Electric Boulevard. The pair were arrested and await Juvenile Court hearings at Lorain County Detention Home. One suspect, 17, from Sheffield Lake, is married and on Youth Commission probation. the other, 16, is on probation from Lorain County Juvenile Court. The victims, aged 13 to 15, were threatened with a knife and forced into a field where they were beaten and robbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Lorain County
Sheffield Lake
Westlake
Ie Youth Commission
Lorain County Juvenile Court
Electric Boulevard
Avon
Elyria approves changes to water plant expansion plan
Elyria City Council approved two changes in the 36 million Elyria Water Treatment Plant expansion. The adjustments add about 10 thousand dollars, covered by a 4 percent contingency. Changes include demolishing an old railroad trestle and building temporary chlorine cylinder facilities. Contractor Nelson Inc. of Wisconsin remains on schedule for completion late next year. The council also allowed bids for a new high service meter for the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria
Elyria City Coun
Robert E. Kleinoeder
Kleinoeder
Nelson Inc
Wisconsin
Leonard P. Reichlin
Court House
Elyria Lorain County
Ohio
Lorain
Otra
William A Braman
Ongmal Elyria
Black River
Lorain County
High Street
Elvnn
James C Maher
William E Tumney
Lorain youth injured when car hits pole on Rt 58
Malford J. Hunt, 18, of 1363 Homewood Dr Lorain, was treated and released from St. Joseph's Hospital after his car struck a pole on Rt 58 about 6 30 a m. The impact broke the pole and damaged lines from Ohio Edison Amherst Utility and Lorain Telephone. Police investigated as repair crews worked to restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Lorain
Malford J. Hunt
Homewood Dr
St. Joseph's Hospital
Ohio Edison Co
Amherst Utility Co
Lorain Telephone Co
Immedi
Ately
Hunt
Rt. 58
Rt. 2
Youths appre hended after auto theft near Lorain
Footprints in snow led Elyria police to a Lorain youth and three juveniles sought in an auto theft. Shirley Decker reported her car stolen at 12 01 am. it was stopped on South Maple Street at 2 20 am. Five or six youths fled. Willie J. Houston, 18, was charged with auto theft. two juvenile girls were found with him and placed in the juvenile detention home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
Elyria
Shirley Decker
Fifteenth St
South Maple Street
Linwood Street
Davies
Ninth Street
West Avenue
Grover Hull
Elks
Northern Savings & Loan Co
Wakeman
Elyria Council Commends Gridders and Marching Groups
Elyria City Council unanimously passed resolutions praising the 1969 Elyria High School football team for its second undefeated season and two marching groups. Chervyl's Drum and Baton Corps will march in Windsor Ontario Thanksgiving Parade, while Linda's Lassies return to Philadelphia's Gimbel's parade for the second straight year. The football honor will be presented at the Pioneer Club banquet Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School
Elyria
Pioneer Club
Chervyl
Wil
Windsor
Linda
Philadelphia
Lorain youths bound to grand jury in drug and theft cases
Three Lorain youths were bound to the grand jury after Municipal Court hearings led by Judge John Kelena. Dennis Allen Calhoun, 18, facing marijuana and narcotic paraphernalia charges, bound over. Jose Luis Ramirez, 19, bound over for narcotic paraphernalia. alleged arrest by vice squad at Oakwood Park following a gas station tip. Angel Gutierrez Reyes, 18, bound on receiving stolen property after cashing a $120 money order listed as stolen from Convenient Food Mart on Nov 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorain
John
Kelena Dennis Allen Calhoun
West 19Th St
Jose Luis Ramirez
West 13Th St
Oakwood Park
Angel Gutierrez Reyes
Seneca Ave
Convenient Food Mart
22Nd St Reyes
Jury sets land value for Avon property involving I 90
Ervain Lowrie of Cleveland was awarded 27665 for about 14 acres taken by the State Highway Department for Interstate 90 right of way in Avon. The department deposited 13332 before trial. Lowrie sought 45000. The case was before Common Pleas Judge John Pineura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervain Lowrie
Cleveland
Avon
State Highway Department
Highway Department
Common Pleas
John 1 Pineura
Delta Choir contract tied to Elyria High Christmas album
The Chronicle Telegram reports Delta Elyria High School choir signed a contract for its Christmas album to be released December 2, with Delta Records. The report notes the contract was with Dore Records in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elyria High School Choir
Delta Records
Chicago
the Chronicle-Telegram
Dore Records
Graffiti continues with notes from Elyria letters
In this column fragment several Elyria residents share happenings and thanks. John Kolopos thanks for gifts from Vietnam veterans and notes his grandson’s wedding plans and family moves, while two readers from Elyria and nearby Wakeman send greetings and birthday wishes. The letters reference local figures, groups, and a Columbus convention of the National Easter Seal Society.
Legality Scrutiny Bounces Ambulance Service at Middle Ave
Elyria City Council reopened debate on Majoral Ambulance Service at 912 Middle Ave in an R-2 area. City Solicitor Kosma Glavas warned the venture may be illegal, while officials cited prior guidance and a potential rezoning or variance as likely outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Ave
Elyria
Middle Avenue
Kosma J Glavas
Marguerite E Bowman
Rat Large
John Majoras
Park District to purchase two motor vehicles under 1969 resolution
Loram County Metropolitan Park District authorized by Resolution 1969-15 to procure two Slaton Wagons 197 automibiles. Specifications call for a 1960 Ford Meadowvale station wagon in medium metallic green with V eight engine, 123 inch wheelbase, three speed auto, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, heater, defrosters, vinyl interior, deluxe steering wheel, safety radios, dual horns, two exterior mirrors, rear deck mats, spotlight, radio, wipers, visors, 76 amp battery, heavy duty alternator, oil filter, and five safety wheels with four ply tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Park Commissioners
Loram County Metropolitan Park District
Slaton
Ford Meadowvale
Delure
Leece- Neville
Leece-Neville
Stalled car at crossing loses race in Ohio crash
Lakewood resident John Vance, 20, and passenger Timothy Haff, 19, watched as their stalled car on Lear Road in Avon Lake was struck by an eastbound Norfolk Western train at 2 19 a m. They tried to push the car off the tracks but failed. No injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Lake
Lakewood
Norfolk Western
John
Vance
Timothy Haff
Lear Road
Civic club plans dance in Camden at school on State Street
Camden Civic Club hosts a square and circle dance tomorrow night from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Camden School, Ripton. Co chairmen Mrs. Gene Merrill and Mrs. Leroy Hollingsworth say tickets are at the door. Tim McMullen will call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
Camden Civic Club
Tim McMullen
Camden School
State Street
Ripton
Gene Merrill
Leroy Hollingsworth
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Charles C. Keener
Bernice Ritchie
Robert J. Bruce
Lorensky Service
Frank M. Norcross
Frank M. Norcross Sr
West Erie Ave
Ane
Norcross
Merle
American Ship Building Co
Koehring Co
Mr Norcross
St. John's United Church of Christ
The
Men's Club of the Church
Alice Ruth
Milton
Dorothy Hitzke
Indianapolis
Ind
Thomas
Barbara) Green
Dayton
Kenneth Kathryni Kress
Newport Richey
Fla
John R. Devin
St. John’s United Church of Christ
Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, Inc
Seriing
Greater Elyna and Vicinity Sence 1852
Harvey C Curtis
Ernest Wo
Nowepar
Hey
Ohw State Hardware Dealers Association
U.S
Armed Forces
Hellarggshlbran
Yippie
Council
Ontario
Canada
Delta
Leary
Harry
Frank
Rank
National Easter Seal Society
Columbus
Lorain County Society
Bob Choate
Hill Naegele
Wilmot Printing Co
Rolls Equipment Corporation
Colson-Mobilaid
Edgar F
Daddy) Allen
Vera
Wesley) Goodel
Russ
South Vietnam
Nicholas Kolopes
3Rd Marine Division
Hq. Co
Camp Pendleton
Nicholas Kolopos
Michigan
Nickey
Germany
John J. Kolopos
East River St
Safety Service
James T. Tracey
Majoras
Tracey
Glavas
Bowman
Community Development Committee
Armour Securities. Inc
Leonard C Ferguson
Defendants Court OF Common Pleas
Vernon M Smith
Cito CT
Service
Civic Club Plans Dance
Lorain County Metropolitan Park District
Second St. Elyna
Obw
Henry L. Mirert
Porterhouse
Center Midge Ra
Byria
Loraia
Gospel Meeting
Church of Christ
Chestnut Ridge Road
Guy Roberson
Newspap
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