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Recent Obituaries

Anna Marie Podulka, 92, Homemaker, and helped care for the family farm
Anna Marie Podulka, age 92, of Grafton Township passed away in her home after a lengthy illness. She was born Friday, January 10, 1911 in Niwislza, Poland making her way to the United States in 1937.
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Mary Alberta Lang Wildman, 92, Enjoyed volunteer work in the Sunset Presbyterian Church Thrift Shop and avid continuation of bowling.
Mary Alberta Lang Wildman was born in Penfield, Ohio, Tuesday September 20, 1910 and, after a very fulfilling and rewarding life, rich in friendships and filled with family love, she died in Oberlin, Ohio, Thursday, July 17, 2003.
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Mary Lou Belgrave, 87, She enjoyed gardening, bowling and crocheting afghans for her family.
Mary Lou Belgrave (nee Wojtko), 87 of Lorain died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 in her home following a lengthy illness.
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Eugene James "Jimmy" Ruiz, 39, Accomplished Boxer
Eugene James "Jimmy" Ruiz, 39, of Lorain and former professional boxer, died Tuesday, July 15, 2003 from a fatal stabbing.
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Glenn V. Wood, 72, Enjoyed bow and rifle hunting in Pennsylvania and Montana and fishing
Glenn V. Wood, 72 years of age, and a resident of Vermilion, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain.
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Wilbur J. Lockard, 87, Moen Corporation Retiree
Wilbur J. "Jack" Lockard, age 87, of Sanford, North Carolina, and long-time Lorain County resident, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 at the Durham Regional medical Center in Durham, North Carolina following an extended illness.
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Elizabeth L. Rounds, 78, Avid bowler, enjoyed camping, and doing crafts
Elizabeth L. Rounds, age 78, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Kingston of Vermilion following a lengthy illness.
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Mary Catherine Sterk, 97, Skilled seamstress, enjoyed cooking and working on crafts
Mary Catherine Sterk (nee Maholic), 97 years of age, and a resident of Avon, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, Avon, following a lengthy illness.
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Andrew Segan, 82, World War II Veteran
Andrew Segan, 82 of Lorain died on Sunday, July 13, 2003 at Samaritan Nursing Home in Avon, Ohio following a long illness. Mr. Segan was born on November 25, 1920.
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James T. Jacovetti, 71, CenturyTel Retiree, enjoyed bowling
James T. Jacovetti, 71, of Lorain, died Sunday, July 13, 2003 in the intensive care unit at Community Health Partners Hospital in Lorain after a sudden illness.
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Emma R. Karney, 84, Accomplished cook, enjoyed caring for her Sheep Dogs and being with family
Emma R. Karney (nee Kuhn), age 84, of Sheffield Township, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Akron General Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born April 5, 1919 in Lorain, Ohio and had been a life-long resident of Lorain County.
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Ferdinand A. "Ferdie" Visci, 90, Owner of Visci Bowling Alley and Pool Hall, sports enthusiast, enjoyed traveling
Ferdinand A. "Ferdie" Visci, age 90, a lifetime resident of Lorain, died Saturday, July 12, 2003 at Ohio Extended Care Center in Lorain following a lengthy illness.
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Ida A. Latsnic, 80, Enjoyed all forms of crafts and being with her family
Ida A. Latsnic (nee Mannarelli), age 80, of Lorain, died Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center following an extended illness. She was born September 17, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio and had been a resident of Lorain since her childhood.
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Ted A. McArthur Sr., 81, Founder of McArthur & Son Heating & Air Conditioning
Ted A. McArthur, Sr. 81, of Lorain, founder of McArthur & Son Heating & Air Conditioning in Lorain died on Friday, July 11, 2003, at Community Health Partners Hospital & Surgical Center in Lorain, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
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Lydema Weikel Ward, 87, Resident Director for YWCA in Schenectady, New York
Lydema Weikel Ward, 87 of Niskayuna, New York, formerly of Lorain died on Friday, July 11, 2003 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in New York following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Ward was born in Lorain, Ohio.
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