Miriam E. Cutlip, 80, Accomplished Vocalist & Pianist
Miriam E. Cutlip (nee Congos), 80 of Elyria Township, formerly of Lorain, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 21, 2005 following complications after an emergency surgery.She was born November 27th, 1924 in East LeRoy, Ohio. She lived 21 years in the Painesville area. She moved to Lorain in 1945.
She is a 60 year member of the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer. She was an active choir member, the secretary/treasurer of the service guild for many years and involved with the Episcopal Church Woman.
Mrs. Cutlip was an accomplished vocalist, pianist and was active in many community programs in Painesville and Lorain. She and her family performed at school and church functions.
Miriam worked as a housekeeper from 1958 until 1968. She was a graduate of St. Joseph's School of Nursing in 1969. She was employed by Willoughby West Hospital in the Prenatal Unit. She worked for two years as a hostess at McDonalds on Oberlin Ave in Lorain.
Miriam bowled on a senior league at Rebman's Recreation for 15 years, enjoyed crossword puzzles and a Cleveland Indians fan.
She is survived by her daughters Lorraine Robinson of Akron, Marlys Yohn of Vermilion, Marilyn Klinger of Sandusky and Star Geib of Elyria Township, son Lauris Cutlip of Bucyrus, 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Roberta Lee Cutlip, parents Leander and Helga Congos (nee Korpi), sisters Dagmar, Delilah, Olga, Sigrid and LaVern, brothers Harold, William and Charles.
Friends may call at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer and Cool Funeral Home, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio on Saturday, September 24th from 10am to 1pm. Memorial services will immediately follow at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Ave in Lorain.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer, 647 Reid Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com