Obituary: Charles R. Holcomb Lorain Iron Worker dies at 75
Charles R Holcomb 75 of Lorain an iron worker for 42 years with American Bridge Co died Tuesday at Community Health Partners Lorain He traveled widely in his trade and was a member of Iron Workers Local 17 Local 48 and the International Iron Workers Association He is survived by wife Lois children Charlene Renee Glenn Kevin and many grandchildren and great grandchildren Funeral services will be Tuesday at Devin Funeral Home with burial at Resthaven Memory Garden Memorials to the Salvation Army are requested
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Charles R
Charlie” Holcomb
Lorain
Community Health Partners
Mill Creek
Okla
Vancouver
Wash
Mr. Holcomb
American Bridge Co
United States
Iron Workers Local 17
Philadelphia Iron Workers Local 48
International Iron Workers Association of St
Lois
Ebel
Charles R. Jr
Glenn
Kevin
Charlene Ortiz
Renee Stratton
Greenwich
Ohio
James
Reno
Nev
Leonard Jr
Romney
W.va
Edgar
Akron
Scott Stratton
Leonard
Mabel
Nee Moss
Frances Burgess
Lillian Barlow
Devin Funeral Home
Elyria Ave
Monroe Jenkins
Primitive Baptist Church
Resthaven Memory Garden
Avon
Salvation Army
Broadway
Former Elyria resident dies in California at 57
Thomas L. Brown 57 of Corona California died October 8 from lymphoma at home. Born in Elyria he lived in Corona 18 years and worked 22 years as an aero space engineer for Raytheon in El Segundo. He served in the Air Force 1960 to 1964. Survived by wife Terri a son Jerry of Anaheim daughters Heather and Tiffany Brown of Corona and Christine Brannon of Federal Way Wash his parents Elmer and Marge Brown Elyria a brother Ronald Elyria a sister Diane Stann Strongsville. Cremation handled by Aaron Cremation and Burial Services Loma Linda. Funeral notices follow for other local deaths.
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Thomas L. Brown
Elyria
Corona
Calif
Air Force
Brown
Raytheon
el Segundo
Terri
Jerry
Anaheim
Heather Brown
Tiffany Brown
Christine Brannon
Federal Way
Wash
Elmer
Marge Brown
Ronald
Diane Stann
Strongsville
Visiting Nurse Association
Inland Counties
Riverside
Aaron
Loma Linda
Obituary notes for Jimmy Blankenship and Bobby Herman
Jimmy Porky Blankenship 89 of North Ridgeville died Friday at EMH in Elyria. He worked at Ford Brook Park since 1995 and previously welded for Local 18 in Cambridge. Survived by wife Linda, son Joseph Kane, daughter Tammy Renee, siblings and many relatives. Funeral services Sunday and Monday in North Ridgeville and Elyria with burial at Brookdale Cemetery. Bobby Herman 12 of Wellington died Thursday at home. He attended McCormick Middle School, played in the school band, and helped in the Wellington area church and Royal Rangers. Survived by parents Phillip and Jane Herman, siblings, and grandparents. Funeral services Sunday in Elyria with burial at Brookdale Cemetery. Coroner to determine cause of death.
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Jimmy
Porky” Blankenship
North Ridgeville
Emh Regional Medical Center
Elyria
Cleveland
Blankenship
Ford Motor Co
Brook Park
Ohio Operating Engineers Union
Cambridge
Ohio
Christian Unity Church
North Eaton
Masonic Lodge
Brooklyn
United Auto Workers
Linda
Nee Delahunty
Joseph Kane
Tammy Renee
Henrietta Clara and
Jerry Blankenship Jr
Jimmy Allen
Cocoa, Fla
Ramona Derosett-Wood
Parma
Phyllis Lusk
Kopperston
W.va
Phillip Blankenship
Winchester
Tenn
Tammy R. Erac
David Bogner
Center Ridge Road
Bobby Lee Herman
Wellington
Bobby
McCormick Middle School
Elyria Baptist Church
Awana
Royal Rangers
Phillip and
Jane
Nee Sexton) Herman
Yvette Stutzka
Ginger Herman
Amanda Herman
Alex
Jerry
Ethan
Peter Savage
Oberlin
Linda Savage
Reichlin- Roberts
Cleveland St
Washington Ave
Jim Gordon
Brookdale Cemetery
Lorain County
Hidden Hollow hike to observe rail foliage in Medina County
A 9 a.m. Saturday hike through Hidden Hollow Metro Park in Medina County is hosted by the Black River Audubon Society. The free event ends with a breakfast in Lodi, with directions via Route 83 and Prouty and Richmond roads. Contact Tom Reed at 440 647 4088 for details.
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Elyria
Medina County
Hidden Hollow
Black River
Hidden Hollow Metro Park
Lodi
Prouty Road
Richmond Road
Tom Reed
Remembering William in Our Memory Garden
The poem expresses enduring grief for William as family members Sheryl Marsha and grandchildren recall his life. They describe his smile and words as treasured memories planted in memory's garden watered by tears, kept vivid through the years with love.
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William
Sheryl
Marsha
Cabbage Roll Dinner At American Legion Post 8
Correction notes American Legion Post 8 at 518 South Main Street Wellington will host a cabbage roll dinner for the public from 6 to 7 PM today. The earlier Friday column misdated the event.
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American Legion Post
S. Main St
Wellington
Memorial service announced for Pearl Killian in LaPorte
A memorial service for Pearl Killian, 77, of Grafton will be held at 3 30 p m Sunday at LaPorte United Methodist Church in LaPorte. Mrs Killian died October 5 at her home after a long illness.
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Pearl Killian
Grafton
LaPorte United Methodist Church
LaPorte
Power Plant Swap Aims for Tax Free Asset Transfer
FirstEnergy and Duquesne will exchange a total of 1298 mega watts for 1436 mega watts. The deal avoids overloading a geographic wattage limit and faces regulatory approvals from NRC and Pennsylvania PUC. Auction expected in six months with bids announced within three months after. Transfer could take one to two years to close.
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FirstEnergy
Duquesne
Raines
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission
Lorain Schools Study Tax Levy Input Committee
DeLuca of Citizens for Lorain Schools says a citizen committee will advise on levy expenditures while district unions parents and residents may serve. Branham notes the panel would ensure funds from the tax increase target the most needed capital improvements amid a projected district deficit and a $51 million repair need.
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C1 DeLuca
Citizens For Lorain Schools
Citizens’ Committee
Board of Education
Ed Branham
DeLuca
Lorain
Flores
Jim Petro
Petro
Suspect in shooting investigated by sheriff
Sheriff's Capt. Joseph Bell said a suspect looked out a window as a bullet lodged in the woman’s neck. Haas was in stable condition Friday at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland. Bell noted clues are guiding the investigation but declined to specify. This is a priority case for the department after deputies searched nearby areas for suspects.
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Joseph Bell
Bell
Haas
MetroHealth Medical Center
Cleveland
Sheriff's
Sheriff's Department
Eastwood job dispute over janitor and outside candidate
NAACP members question Eastwood district hiring practices after janitor Mrs White, with 14 years at Langston Middle, was passed over for a part time librarian transfer and a white outside candidate left without work. Board members say standard procedures were followed and White’s record is spotless.
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FromCi White
Eastwood
Langston Middle School
Isabell
James Schaum
Dennison Smith
OBAP
White
Jeff Witmer
Smith
NAACP
St Andrew’s Church Revitalization Boosts Elyria Facade
The Rev Frances McNutt says St Andrew’s on Middle Avenue has repaired windows after 30 years using Lexan and plans more upgrades. The $35,000 project includes signs, ceiling fans, new sidewalks and curb work with phase one nearly done. The effort ties church progress to downtown revitalization and Main Street Elyria participation.
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Frances McNutt
St. Andrew’s
McNutt
St. Andrew's
Elyria
Main Street
Stark-Jacobs plan shifts Avon commercial north of I-90
Stark and Jacobs unveil a revised Avon plan moving 214 acres of retail development north of I-90 to curb sprawl and traffic along Detroit Road. Norfolk Southern owns the north parcel, under contract to sell, with zoning needing change for mixed use and a hotel near the interchange.
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I-90
Jaycox Road
Detroit Road
Cuyahoga County
Henneberry
Stark-Jacobs
Burges
Avon
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Norfolk and Southern
Stark and Jacobs
Norfolk Southern
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Altercare Nursing Home
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Ray Noble
Andrew Noble
Fannie Stover
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Avon Planning Commission
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