Norman Otto Polzin, 87, Helped found the Vermilion fish festival, enjoyed boating
Norman Otto Polzin, age 87, of Vermilion, died suddenly, Sunday, May 4, 2003 in MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland. He was born October 12, 1915 in Cleveland, Ohio and has been a Vermilion resident since 1948 moving from Sheffield Lake.
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Milena M. Lyman, 78, Enjoyed garage sales, crafts, and being with family
Milena M. Lyman (nee Cucin), age 78, of Avon Lake, formerly of Toronto, Canada, passed away Monday, May 5, 2003 at St. John West Shore Hospital, following a sudden illness. She was born February 10, 1925 in Kumina, Serbia, moving to Canada as a small child and had lived in Avon Lake since 1957.
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Neil A. Swartz, 71, Active church member, enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and league bowling
Neil A. Swartz, age 71, of Lorain, died Sunday, May 4, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a lengthy illness. He was born July 15, 1931 in Lorain and had been a lifelong Lorain area resident.
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Patrick J. Kuhar, 42, Enjoyed billiards, singing karaoke and playing bingo
Patrick J. Kuhar, 42 of Lorain died Friday, May 2, 2003 in Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain following a brief illness.
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Mary Zimmerman, 79, Interests included ballrom dancing, swing dancing, and animals
Mary Zimmerman (nee Vukas), age 79, of Henrietta Township, and life-long Lorain County resident, died Friday, May 2, 2003 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following an extended illness.
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Luba Rancher, 48, US Steel Lorain Works employee, enjoyed her culture, family, and gardening
Luba Rancher (nee Szuja), age 48, of Amherst Township, died Friday, May 2, 2003 at her home. She was born August 3, 1954 in Lorain and was a 1972 graduate of Admiral King High School. She went on to attend the Northern Institute of Cosmetology.
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Gary Joseph Manca, 42, Employed at Steel Industries, Cleveland and member of St. Thomas Church, Sheffield Lake
Gary Joseph Manca, age 42, of Cleveland and formerly of Sheffield Lake passed away, Friday, May 2, 2003 at his home following a short illness. He was born July 22, 1960 in North Tarrytown, New York.
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Mary Lukach-Ondo, 90, Enjoyed reading and traveling
Mary Lukach-Ondo, 90, of Lorain, died Sunday, April 27, 2003 following a short illness. She was born August 17, 1912 in Marblehead, Ohio and she has lived in Lorain since 1918.
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Theresa A. Michalski, Hobbies included interior decorating, and traveling to Las Vegas, Atlantic City, and Windsor
Theresa A. Michalski (nee Zajkowski), of Lorain, died Thursday, May 1, 2003 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following an extended illness. She was born in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.
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Patrick J. Kuhar, 42, Self-employed tattoo artist, enjoyed billards and bingo
Patrick J. Kuhar, 42 of Lorain died Friday, May 2, 2003 in Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain following a brief illness. He was born November 21, 1960 in Lorain, Ohio. He lived in Elyria 7 years before coming home to Lorain.
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James J. Martin, 65, US Army Veteran
James J. Martin - 65 of Avon Lake, formerly of Uniontown, PA, passed away, Wednesday, April 30 after a 5-week illness. Mr. Martin was born, August 16, 1937 in Uniontown and has lived in Avon Lake for 28 years.
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Edward J. DeChant, III, 47, Enjoyed painting, woodcarving, hunting and spending time with his children
Edward J. DeChant, III - 47 of Elyria, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, May 1 at his home. Mr. DeChant was born, October 3, 1955 in Lorain and had lived in Avon Lake until moving to Elyria 7 years ago.
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John F. Klapkowski, 90, World War II Veteran, hobbies included gardening, walking, ballroom dancing, and playing cards
John F. Klapkowski, age 90, of Lorain, died Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at the home of his daughter following an extended illness. He was born June 2, 1912 in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.
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Martha Grace Arthur, 70, Enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, and puzzles
Martha Grace Arthur, (nee Boutin), age 70, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2003 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria following a sudden illness. She was born April 19, 1933 in Connecticut and moved to Elyria four years ago coming from Elkton, Virginia where she had resided for a year.
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Derward K. "Shorty" McKissick, 64, Retired from Ford in 2000, and enjoyed fishing, woodworking, and cars
Derward K. "Shorty" McKissick, age 64, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 at his residence following a brief illness.
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