Lorain obituaries highlight Pena and Vargo deaths and services
William Pena 70 of Lorain died at home after a long illness under New Life Hospice care. A Lorain native, he served as a fireman in the Army after World War I and spent 87 years at U.S. Steel Lorain Works, retiring in 1983 as a foreman, with prior work at a local Ohio State Liquor Store. He belonged to St. Peter and Holy Name Society, Holy Trinity Church, and local civic groups. Agnes Vargo 87 of Marietta Georgia, formerly of Lorain County, died after a short illness at Kenstone Hospital. Born in LaGrange, she lived in Lorain County until 1968, with survivors including children Marlene Yost, Jean Arvay, and Gerald, plus many grandchildren and great grandchildren. services were planned in Elyria with funeral home arrangements. Other brief items note additional local obituaries and services for residents in Lorain, including Anna M. Berta 86, and Laura F. Lee 70, with details on churches, burial, and memorials.
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William “Bill” Pena
Lorain
New Life Hospice
Texas
Pena
Lorain Works
U.S. Steel
Knights of Columbus
St. Ann Lodge
Agnes Vargo
Saley
Marietta
Lorain County
Kennestone Hospital
LaGrange
Vargo
Marlene Yost
Florida
Jean Arvay
Georgia
Gerald
Iinois
Steve Sale
Michael D. Ausperk
St. Agnes Church
Elyria
Bauer-Laubenthal-Wainwright Funeral Home
Chestnut Ridge Road
U.S. Steel Management Club
Lorain City
Lillian
Nee Gdovin
William D
Sheffield Lake
Roger J
Judith A. Morales
Carolyn E. Burke
Fairview
Tenn
Alfred
Fred
Lillian Muskovich
Grace Velasquez
Lydia Hromiak
Vermilion
Laura F. Lee
Schwartz-Spence and Boyer
Fifth St
John C. Gross
Christ United Methodist Church
Easter Seal Society
North Ridge Road
Lee
Allen Memorial Hospital
Oberlin
Kathryn Gallo Lorain beautician dies after long illness
Kathryn Virginia Gallo nee Pronesti 70 of Lorain died Monday at Ohio Extended Care Center Lorain after a long illness. Born Elyria she lived most of her life inLorain a 1946 Elyria High School graduate and Cleveland Academy of Cosmetology alumna. She worked 45 years as a licensed beautician at shops in Elyria and Lorain before retirement. Survived by sons Phillip A John T Anthony L daughter Rose Marie Wagner five grandchildren sister Angela DiLuciano brothers James Joseph Pronesti and several nieces and nephews. Services p m today at Gluyna Funeral Chapel Lorain with a 9 30 a m Friday mass at Catholic Church of St Peter Lorain.
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Anna M. Berta
Urban
Lorain
Anchor Lodge
Ernest
John
Yolanda
Nee Turman) Urban
Barbara Karney
Julia” Koller
Mary Persensky
Gluvna
Broadway, Lorain
St. Ladislaus Catholic Church
East Deth Street
Wood Avenue
Patrick Shield
Calvary Cemetery
Kathryn Virginia Gallo
Pronesti
Ohio
Elyria
Catholic Church of St. Peter
Oberlin Ave
Kenneth Wolnowski
Americans eat 25 percent of vegetables as fries study says
An AP report notes Americans have 19 percent more vegetables since 1970, but half of vegetable servings are potatoes with French fries. The Cancer journal study credits improved diets to lower cancer risk, while noting fries remain a major nutrient-poor staple.
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Atlanta
Susan M. Krebs-Smith
Cancer
Krebs-Smith
Cindy Moore
American Dietetic Association
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Michael P. Lesko Sr Dies at 87 in Lorain
Michael P. Lesko Sr, 87, of Lorain died Tuesday at his home. Funeral services held Sunday at the Dombrowski- Wohlever Funeral Home on Oberlin Avenue, Lorain. Further arrangements will be announced by the funeral home.
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Michael P. Lesko Sr
Lorain
Dombrowski- Wohlever
Oberlin Ave
A Lorain Man Herman J Bellamy Sr Dies at 58
Herman James Bellamy Sr 58 of Lorain died Sunday at home. Born in Bartley West Virginia he served two years in the Army then lived in Cleveland before moving to Lorain more than 22 years ago. He worked 28 years at Ford Lorain Assembly Plant and belonged to UAW Local 425. Survived by son Air Force Staff Sgt Herman J Jr of Fort Dix daughters Susan and Sandra of Lorain Julie of Cleveland 12 grandchildren a brother a few sisters and a close friend. Funeral today at Devin Funeral Home Lorain with 11 am services. Burial Resthaven Memory Garden Avon with Disabled American Veterans Chapter 20 conducting military honors.
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Herman James Bellamy Sr
Lorain
Bartley
W.va
Bellamy
Cleveland
Ford Motor Co
United Auto Workers
Air Force
Herman J. Dr
Fort Dix
N.J
Susan R. Bellamy
Sandra Otero
Julie Bellamy-Tucker
Earl Steve
Raysal
Katie Blevins
Houston
Virginia Ward
Joio
Paul McGrady
Steve Earl
Leslie Mae
Christian
Ruby Bellamy
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Byron E. Powers
Church of God
Sheffield Lake
Resthaven Memory Garden
Avon
Louis Paul
Culinary Arts Expansion At Local School And College
From Bi students to an integrated food service training program the school will operate the Buckeye Room Restaurant the Hospitality Service Dining Room and coordinate catering at JVS A baking and pastry arts program may be added in coming years An apprentice program will place senior culinary students in five restaurants for 25 weeks each year A Ter race Room at Jacobs Field requested help this week sending 15 students who were hired for next year Lorain County Community College contemplates an associate degree in culinary arts and may add a cooking degree tied to travel and tourism with preliminary planning under way
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Hospitality Service
JVS
Michitsch
Jacobs Field
Lorain County Community College
LCCC
Marcia Ballinger
Spitzer
Ballinger
Prison budget update on DUI facility spending
Grafton officials declined comment Wednesday on a $1 million commitment for a DUI facility as the injunction request remains contested in court. The dispute centers on ongoing litigation and future funding.
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Grafton
Semester switch hits enrollments at Cuyahoga Community College
Cuyahoga Community College moved to a semester system this year and saw about 9 percent fewer students enroll. About 10 500 signed up for semester classes versus 11 700 last fall. LCCC reports only a minor shortfall after more than a month of classes.
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Cuyahoga Community College
Jordan Cohen
Cohen
Avon Sees Growth With Hawthorn Suites and Microtel Plans
Avon officials note Interstate 90 proximity and local industry for Hawthorn Suites extended stay facility and Microtel Inn aimed at lake visitors and relatives. Franchises hawthorn suites ltd Atlanta own 1383 Hawthorn and 131 Microtel inns nationwide. Nearest Microtel in North Canton and Hawthorn in Columbus and Pittsburgh. Most motels offer 62 to 100 rooms.
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Cleveland
Jones
Avon
Hawthorn Suites
Microtel Inn
Hawthorn Suites Ltd
Atlanta
North Carton
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Glenn seeks decisive return as he nears space comeback
Senator Glenn plans to insert a speech into the Congressional Record amid a crowded schedule as he nears a space mission return. He hopes to represent Ohioans middle of the spectrum and reflects on hero worship, with aides processing 1500 autographs and memorabilia to return to fans.
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Glenn
Beagle Rescued From Fire At Elyria Mobile Home
Elyria firefighters arrived at 148 Delaware Circle to find a fire in a Colonial Oaks mobile home. A beagle in a cage in the living room was rescued unharmed as crews searched for occupants and extinguished the blaze. Fire Prevention will determine the cause. homeowners were not located at press time.
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Elyria
Delaware Circle
Colonial Oaks
Department
Ohio Sex Predator Notification Law Faces Appeal Challenge
The Ohio Supreme Court case centers on a 1994 law modeled after New Jersey rules requiring sheriffs to notify neighbors schools and day cares when a sexual predator moves into a community. Tony Cook pleaded guilty to gross sexual imposition, was deemed a sexual predator, and the appellate court ruled the act could not apply to offenses before July 1 1997.
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Court of Appeals
Montgomery
New Jersey
Supreme Court
Tony Cook
Cook
Brian Fisher
Lima
U.S. Supreme Court
Ohio
United States
Fisher
Megan Kanka
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Kathy David - Maryfteth
David Lamy
RAI
Center Ridge Road
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Rathives
Karen Collins
American Institute For Cancer Research
National Cancer Institute
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John Herschel Glenn Sr
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the Chronicle-Telegram
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