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James Alexander, 88, Welder
James Alexander, 88, of Avon Lake passed away Thursday, July 24, 2003 at his son’s home in Avon Lake following a seven month illness.
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Lucy Anna Brehm, 94, Enjoyed sewing and crocheting
Lucy Anna Brehm age 94 of Grafton passed away Wednesday evening in the Elyria United Methodist Village after a long illness. She was born Friday April 30, 1909 in Chatham Va., and lived in the Grafton area since 1941.
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John A. Tranosky Jr., 65, Enjoyed gourmet cooking, traveling and casino gambling
John A. Tarnosky, Jr., age 65, of Vermilion, died Wednesday July 23, 2003 in the emergency room at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center after a sudden illness. He was born May 14, 1938 in Vincent (Lorain), Ohio and was a resident of South Amherst from 1943-1996. He then relocated to Henderson, Nevada, and Surprise, Arizona, before moving to Vermilion in January of this year.
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Thelma L. Strauser, 93, Enjoyed Crocheting
Thelma L. Strauser (nee Fish), 93, of Lorain, died Thursday July 24, 2003 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon.
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Terry D. Justice, 46, Enjoyed bowling, playing cards, bingo, and being with family
Terry D. Justice, 46, of Lorain, died Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
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Megan Virginia McGinnis, 17, Enjoyed ballet, tap dance and animals
Megan Virginia McGinnis, 17, of Wellington, died Sunday July 20, 2003 from injuries sustained in an auto accident in Lorain.
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Gregory P. Keene, 21, Enjoyed dancing, music, sports, playing baseball and basketball
Gregory P. Keene, age 21, of Lorain, died Sunday, July 20, 2003 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
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Linda M. Harrington, 55, Lifetime Sheffield Lake Resident
Linda M. Harrington, (nee Bober) age 55, of Sheffield Lake, died Sunday, July 20, 2003 in the emergency room of Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center West, Lorain, following a sudden illness.
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Grace Agnes Rader, 68, Enjoyed caring for her family, home, and dog Trixie
Grace Agnes Rader age 68, of Grafton, passed away Monday, July 21, 2003 in Elyria Memorial Hospital R.M.C. after a long illness. She was born Friday, August 24, 1934 in Cleveland and lived in the Grafton area for 45 years.
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Rosa America Mendez, 75, Loved her rose garden, enjoyed dancing and cooking Spanish dishes
Rosa America Mendez, 75, of Lorain, died Monday, July 21, 2003 in New Life Hospice Center of Saint Joseph, Lorain following a lengthy illness.
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Earl K. "Whitey" Moore Sr., 75, Served in the US Army, enjoyed auto racing, and being with his grandchildren and great grandchildren
Earl K. "Whitey" Moore, Sr., age 75, of Lorain, died Sunday, July 20, 2003 at his home after a brief illness.
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William Lachowyn, 72, Served in US Air Force, retired from US Steel in 1982
William Lachowyn of North Bay Village, Florida and former Lorain resident died on Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at Mt. Sinai Center in Miami Beach, Florida. He was courageous during his short battle with cancer.
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Wanda H. Mucha, 88, WWII Veteran, Worked for Hills Department Store
Wanda H. Mucha (nee Maslyk), 88, of Perrysburg, Ohio and formerly of Lorain and Vermilion, died Friday, July 18, 2003 at the Heartland of Perrysburg.
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Violet R. Thomas, 80, Lorain Products Retiree
Violet R. Thomas, (nee Marino), age 80, of Lorain, died Saturday, July 19, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a short illness.
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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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