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Richard G. �Rick� Ralph, Jr., 57, Avid Cleveland Indians fan will be dearly missed
Richard G. “Rick” Ralph, Jr. age 57, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2015 following a brief illness. Rick was born in Lorain on September 2, 1957 and had been a long-time resident of Lorain prior to moving to Vermilion two years ago. He was a 1976 graduate of Lorain High School.
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Richard E. Nadeau, 79, Veteran of the United States Air Force
Richard E. Nadeau, age 79, passed away on the afternoon of Monday July 13, 2015 while a resident of the Ohio Veterans Homes. He was born in Old Town, Maine on October 10; 1935 and had been a resident of Lorain since 1957.
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Lon Taylor Traxler, 69, Army veteran who will be dearly missed.
Lon Taylor Traxler, 69, originally from Lorain Ohio, but over the past 30 years has lived at the Loudonville VA Group and Rest Homes in Loudonville Ohio, and most recently at Highland Oaks Health Center in McConnelsville Ohio where he passed away on July 9th, 2015 from cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents Vern and Marion Traxler, and is survived by his brothers Vern “Skip” (Pamela) Traxler of Cambridge Ohio, Timothy (Catherine) Traxler of Millfield Ohio, and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Denver Cox, 70, Enjoyed singing and listening to music.
Denver Cox, 70 of Lorain Ohio, formerly of Winchester Kentucky, passed away after a lengthy illness.
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Helen J. Karney, 92, Enjoyed cooking and baking.
Helen J. Karney (née Matyas), passed away peacefully at Lorain New Life Hospice on July 18, 2015, after a brief illness. She was born November 6, 1922 in Elyria, Ohio, and attended the Elyria School System.
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Karen M. Wilczak, 53, Enjoyed playing Christian music on her guitar, crocheting and baking.
Karen M. Wilczak, 53, of Lorain, died Tuesday June 23, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain.
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Joseph A. Schwartz Sr., 75, U.S. Army Veteran
Joseph A. Schwarz Sr., 75, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, OH surrounded by his loving family.
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Manuel Antonio Ramos, 86, Enjoyed Gardening
Manuel Antonio Ramos, 86, of Lorain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2015 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
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Theresa H. Stemkowski, 89, Loved bingo & watching the Cleveland Indians
Theresa H. Stemkowski (nee Boiarski), 89, of Lorain, died Tuesday July 14, 2015 at Specialty Hospital ofLorain after a lengthy illness.
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Charles Surace, 65, Father, Grandfather, and Uncle
Charles H. Surace, 65, of Lorain passed away Thursday, July 2, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. He was under the care of New Life Hospice. Chuck was born May 23, 1950. He was a graduate of Admiral King High School in 1968.
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Bernice Brazina , 100, Member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Bernice Brazina, (nee Holiday) age 100, of Lorain, passed away on Monday July 6, 2015. Bernice was born in Slovan, Pennsylvania on April 6, 1915 and had been a long-time resident of Lorain.
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Edward T. Llyod, 66, Loved fishing and spending time with family
Edward T. Lloyd, Sr., 66, of Sheffield Lake passed away at his home on Sunday, July 12, 2015, surrounded by his loving family, following a short illness.
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John L. Schreck, 73, Loved to play golf & go to concerts
John L. Schreck, 73, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice surrounded by his loving family.
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Mary M. Whittaker, 87, Lorain citizen will be dearly missed
Mary M. Whittaker (nee Zehel), 87, of Lorain, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a brief illness.
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Magdalene "Mal" Dougherty (nee: Sestili), 93, Avid reader, excellent seamstress, loved to crochet and enjoyed crossword puzzles.
Magdalene "Mal" Dougherty (nee: Sestili), 93, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 1, 2015. She passed away peacefully at the Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake, OH.
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