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Emily J. Heinrich, 92, Retired Lorain City School Teacher

Photo of Emily J.  Heinrich Emily J. Heinrich, 92, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday morning, June 25, 2008 at Golden Acres Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Miss Heinrich was born in Saint Marys, OH on June 5, 1916, the daughter of the late Karl F. Heinrich and Edith L. (nee Orphal) Heinrich McBroom.

She was a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church in Elyria, sang in the choir, and was a member of the church ladies group. She was also a member of Sorosis, American Association of University Women, numerous book clubs, and an academic sorority.

Miss Heinrich was an accomplished vocalist, who loved to sing. She also enjoyed reading. She received a bachelor of arts degree from Western College in 1938 and a Masters of Arts Degree in Education in 1964 from Ball State Teachers College.

Miss Heinrich is a retired teacher with the Lorain City Schools where she taught for 34 years.

She is survived by her care givers Mary Lou and Jim Probst of Amherst. and several cousins.

She is also preceded in death by her stepfather Charles C. McBroom and a half brother Robert McBroom and two step brothers Frank and Vinson McBroom.

Memorial services will be Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 10:00 s.m. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain with Rev. Dale Warrick, pastor of Cornerstone United Methodist Church, officiating. Burial will be Monday, June 30, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. in the Elm Grove Cemetery in Saint Marys, Ohio.

The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Cornerstone United Methodist Church, 2949 West River Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com

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