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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1971
Page
6
Obituaries from Elyria and surroundings recount the deaths of Rev. Cletus J. Gates 65 former St Mary Vermilion pastor, Lucille E Virant 78 of Lorain, Robin Frances Kolanda 2½ months Wakeman, and Frank York 75 of Lorain. Services, funerals, and burials noted with dates and locations in Vermilion Lorain Norwalk Amherst and Gates Mills cemeteries Calvary in Lorain and Calvary in Cleveland.
Obituaries from Lorain and surrounding towns list Mrs. Harry Hogsett and family by address, with death at St Joseph Hospital after a two week illness, burial in Uniontown. Also noted are Toni Lynn Plato who died hours after birth, Angelina Moro in Tiffin hospital, Mae Camp of Ashland, and John Lawson of Wellington. Funeral arrangements and locations include Reidy Scanlan and Matteson funeral homes with services and burials in local cemeteries.
Obituaries notice multiple deaths in Lorain County and nearby areas including Mrs. F M Donastorg of Bernardo Pichardo Santo Domingo who died in Elyria Memorial Hospital while visiting her daughter Dr Rosa Donastorg. Also Warren Abbey formerly of Graf ton died in Jacksonville Florida after surgery. Milton Queen Jr of Lorain died after a heart attack at St Joseph Hospital Lorain. Mrs Claudia Sell of Wellington died at Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin after a year long illness. Services and burial for the deceased held or planned in Lorain and Wellington areas with local funeral homes managing arrangements.
Burl Meek 37 of 573 Taylor Street Amherst died at Elyria Memorial Hospital after a heart attack at a friend's home. He was a truck driver for Amherst and is survived by his wife Lucille, three sons Burl Jr Teddy Lee and Michael K, two daughters Shirley Sue and Joyce Ann, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements announced by Garland Funeral Home with service at the funeral home.
Betty Reisinger 47 of Columba Station survived by James two daughters Sheila Weber Joyce Kornfeld two sons Wayne Randy brother Norton. Friends 7-9 p.m. Monday 2-4 7-9 p.m. Tuesday Baker Berea services Tuesday 1 p.m. First Lutheran Strongsville burial Columbia Cemetery. Ruth 58 South Amherst survived by Herman Mark two daughters Joan Mary Ra phaelle two brothers George Joseph sisters Margaret Brady Andrew Palco Eulalia Sterzaker. Rosary 7 p.m. Tuesday Garland Amherst funeral services Wednesday 10 a.m. Nativity Church burial St. Joseph Amherst. Daniel 84 Norwalk survived by Josephine three sons Eugene Peter Anthony a daughter Mrs Anthony Caprara brother Paul. Rosary 8:30 p.m. Monday Heaston Hile Norwalk services Tuesday 9:30 a.m. St Marys Norwalk burial St Marys. John C. 37 Rocky River survived by Jane Nancy mother Mrs John T. Burke sister Mrs Daniel Halpin. Funeral 10 a.m. Christopher Church Rocky River. Oscar G 87 Princeton Ave survived by Eunice Ronald Eleanor Boggs. Funeral 3 p.m. First United Methodist Church Tuesday with Dr Charles W Hamilton. Burial details not provided.
The family of the late Robert J Keyes expresses sincere thanks for comforting sympathy flowers and kindnesses shown by friends neighbors and relatives during his illness and death of their husband and father
William H. Nottke 74 of 13 Mechanic St Berlin Heights died yesterday in San dusky Providence Hospital after a three month illness. He served on the Berlin Heights Village Council and helped found the Berlin Community Volunteer Fire Department. He held leadership roles in local clubs and retired in 1962 after 40 years with Lake Shore Electric Railway and successors. Surviving family and funeral details follow. Mrs E Lucile Robinson 72 of 126 South Main Wellington died yesterday after a month illness. Born in Wellington she lived in Chatham Lodi and Wellington, with four years in Wellington. Burial at Spencer Cemetery after funeral at Parker Funeral Home Spencer.
Ervin R. Ehlert 75 of 969 Micel J. Golobic Milan Ave Amherst died yesterday at 1 15 p m at Golden Acres Home Amherst after a long illness He was a retired toolmaker for Manatrol Division Parker Hannifin Corp A member of St Peter s United Church of Christ Amherst Stonington Masonic Lodge and Amherst Eagles Surviving include his wife Irene a son Ervin C of Amherst three daughters Betty Lange Lois Bilas and Shirley Novel all with listed locations 11 grandchildren four great grandchildren three brothers and two sisters Visitation today and tomorrow with a service at the funeral home pending burial in Brownhelm Cemetery Vermilion A Masonic service will be held tomorrow evening
Michael J. Golobich 45 lifelong Lorain resident died after being stricken at home. He worked in the fuel and power department at Lorain Cuyahoga Works U S Steel. Survived by wife Rose Marie and seven daughters plus three sons, a brother and three sisters. Funeral set at St. Anthony Church with wake and burial at Calvary Cemetery Lorain.
Oberlin seeks tax remission and penalty relief totaling 43981 from the FAA on the 336 East Lorain Street site. The land is valued at 83800 and buildings at 520540 with the FAA lease since 1959. the action affects the city and Oberlin Board of Education, with the board awaiting final approval from the Tax Appeals Board.
Hayden Roberts, 40, of 9705 E River St Elyria, was treated and released at Elyria Memorial Hospital for facial cuts after his car struck a utility pole at East Avenue and Third Street. Police said he blacked out and was northbound when the vehicle left the road and hit the pole, with witnesses noting he went left of center. he was cited for reckless operation.
Two juveniles were arrested after a burglary in progress at Lorain Plaza on Oberlin Avenue. Police chased suspects to Radio Shack area. one youth, 16, injured, admitted to St Joseph Hospital. Another juvenile taken to Lorain County Juvenile Detention. two others fled. Stolen stereo TV and strobe light recovered. Police seek two more suspects.
The Ohio Supreme Court turned down the appeal of Stanley K. Thomas Elyria who is serving life for the knife slaying of Terry Lee White in Elyria on Oct 31 1969. Thomas was 21 at the time and found guilty of second degree murder by a three judge court after a five day trial ending May 15 1970. The killing occurred in a parking lot near Middle Avenue and Seventeenth Street reportedly over a relationship between White and the defendant's wife.
Police seek a teen with blond hair about 160 pounds and age 13 to 15 who attacked a 15-year-old girl while she walked home with her sister along a path behind Mr. Hero Restaurant. The assailant rode a bicycle, wrestled the girl, then fled after being pushed off.
Safety Director James T. Tracey said the Ford Road bridge near Black River Reservation remains closed for repairs including new steel reinforcements resurfacing and sand blasting. The bridge was shut Wednesday and will take about four weeks to complete with detours in place while entrances to the reservation stay open.
Sheffield Lake is hosting an open house at 609 Harris Rd through Saturday. Fire Chief Peter Cifranic invites all residents to visit.Thursday at 7 p m demonstrations cover electrical hazards flammables smoking safety and home evacuation refreshments provided by the Fire Belles Mayor Miller proclaims Fire Prevention Week in line with national observance.
Mrs Mary Bonnie McGucken aged 63 of 9510 Archer Street North Ridgeville died after a six week illness in Allen Memorial Hospital Oberlin Born in Wellington she lived in the Elyria area all her life She was a member of St Vincent DePaul Church and the Altar and Rosary Society Survived by husband Edward died 1969 daughters in law and six grandchildren and one great grandchild Visitation at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home today 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Rosary service tomorrow 8 pm Burial in St Mary Cemetery
A Lakeview Park stake-out resulted in the arrest of Gilbert Alicea, 24, of 931 W. 22nd St., for possession of drug paraphernalia and no driver’s license after police stopped him for allegedly running a caution light. Officers found two syringes, one eye drop bottle, a syringe without a needle, and cookers in the front seat.
The Elyria Board of Education will convene in a special session tomorrow at 8 a.m. at Garford School annex on Clark Street to determine the operating levy millage for the November 2 ballot. The decision must be set by Thursday under a special election provision allowing the site to be chosen at least 25 days before the election.
Amvets Post 47 to welcome national commander Joseph T. Ramsey of Texas at a stag cocktail party October 16. The event starts at 4 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Route 57 in Lorain.
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