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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Peter A. Caserta, 89, Decorated World War II Veteran, including Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts
Peter A. Caserta, 89, of Lorain, died Sunday, April 27, 2003 at Community Health Partners Hospital in Lorain after a long illness.
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Mary Hartley, 83, Enjoyed crafts, cooking, and gardening
Mary Hartley, (nee Franko), 83, of Amherst, died Saturday, April 26, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a one-month illness.
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Anita Ortiz, 49, Administartive Secretary
Anita Ortiz (nee Santos), 49, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2003 at the Oasis of Hope Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico from a lengthy illness.
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Vera Griffiths, 84, Enjoyed knitting, ballroom dancing and baseball
Vera Griffiths (nee Raybould) - 84, of Avon Lake passed away, Monday, April 28 at St. John and West Shore Hospital, Westlake following a recent illness. She was born November 29, 1918 in County of Wolverhampton, England and immigrated to Lakewood in 1951. She moved to Avon Lake in 1956. She was employed as a housekeeper at the Aquamarine Resort in Avon Lake and enjoyed knitting, ballroom dancing and baseball.
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George Patrick Kelly, 76, Liked to rescue stray animals and a retired sixth grade teacher
George Patrick Kelly - 76 of Avon Lake, passed away Monday, April 28, 2003 at St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake. He was born July 17, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Avon Lake five years ago coming from Fairview Park. He received his master's degree in education from Case Western Reserve University and was a retired sixth Grade Teacher for the Berea Board of Education. He liked to rescue stray animals.
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Irene M. Erdei, 79, Lifelong Lorain Resident
Irene M. Erdei, (nee Jabbusch), age 79, of Lorain, died on Sunday, April 27, 2003 at her residence, following a sudden illness.
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Almon Garrett, 68, Avid Sports fan and automobile enthusiast
Almon Garrett, 68, of Lorain died Monday April 28, 2003 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home following a two month illness. He was born January 31, 1935 in Cherokee Alabama and had been a resident of Lorain County since his childhood.
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