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Dorothy W. Zillyett, 78, Former Sunday school teacher and spent her time caring for family and neighbors
Dorothy W. Zillyett (nee Lutz), 78 years of age, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Monday, June 23, 2003 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
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Michael Kmetz, 89, Worked in construction and carpentry
Michael Kmetz, 89 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away, Sunday morning June 22, 2003 at Oak Hills Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.
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Anna T. Darvas, 84, Enjoyed bowling and golf
Anna T. Darvas (nee Scheithauer), 84, of Lorain, died Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Akron General Hospital in Akron.
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Daniel Joseph Makruski, 61, Loved to work on cars, car racing, and being with family and friends
Daniel Joseph Makruski, 61 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain following a lengthy illness.
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Lester M. Lanning, 93, Enjoyed farming, fishing, hunting, and boating
Lester M. Lanning, 93 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Saturday, June 21, 2003 at his home following a brief illness.
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Gregory Allen Mitro, 53, Enjoyed cooking, gardening, and crafts
Gregory Allen Mitro, 53, of Lorain, died Friday, June 20, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness. Born November 9, 1949 in Lorain, he has lived in Lorain his entire life.
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Thyra J. Cochran, 44, Enjoyed crafts and riding motorcycles
Thyra J. Cochran, age 44, of Lorain, died on Friday, June 20, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following an extended illness.
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Alexander "Shine" Albert, 83, WWII Veteran, former Avon Lake Fire Chief
Alexander "Shine" Albert, age 83, of Avon Lake, passed away, Saturday, June 21, 2003 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center, following a brief illness.
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Harold A. "Copper" Gauman, 85, Welder
Harold A. “Copper” Gauman, 85 years of age, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003, at his son’s home in Parma following a sudden illness.
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Gerald Alton "Al" Babson, 98, Enjoyed boating and dancing
Gerald Alton Babson "Al", 98 of Vermilion, died Thursday, June 19, 2003 at the Inn at Chappel Creek after a short illness.
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John James Oravec, 63, Ford Retiree, enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping
John James Oravec, age 63, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in Lakewood Hospital following a 3-month illness.
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Kathryn M. "Kate" Dusa, 88, Had part in founding the Murray Ridge Center School and Workshop
Kathryn M. "Kate" Dusa (nee Kovacevich), 88, of Lorain died Wednesday, June 18, 2003 in New Life Hospice Center of Saint Joseph, Lorain following a brief illness.
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Robert J. Duszik Sr., 66, Grocery Store Manager
Robert J. Duszik, Sr, 66 of Lorain passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at Community Health Partners & Surgical Center, Lorain following a brief illness.
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Josephine May Lindsey, 72, Machine Operator
Josephine May Lindsey age 72 of Grafton passed away Wednesday morning, June 18, 2003, in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a long illness.
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Joseph A. Mikulan, 88, Enjoyed all sports, especially bowling, dancing and cutting hair
Joseph A. Mikulan, 88, of Lorain, died Tuesday June 17, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a short illness.
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