Lenore M. Haefka, 85, Talented Artist

Mrs. Haefka was born in Lorain on Aug. 3, 1924, the daughter of the late William H and Bernice (nee Bowditch) Scanlan. She was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1942. She was a homemaker.

Mrs. Haefka was a very talented artist and was always working on her hobbies whether it was painting, knitting, sewing, crocheting, basket making or gardening. She was a boater and fisherman and also an avid Cleveland Indians fan, hardly ever missing a game.

She is survived by daughters Rae Lynn Goldthorpe of Amherst, Sharon Ann (Terry) Huffman of The Villages, FL grandchildren, Jeffrey, Shelly and Sheila, great grandchildren Shannon and Shawn and a brother James (Jane) Scanlan of San Diego, CA.

Mrs. Haefka was preceded in death by her cherished and loving husband of 58 years Raymond in 2000, grandchildren James and Michelle and great grandsons Nathan and Dakota.

Services will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

Online condolences at www.boyer-cool.com.