David Gonzalez, 46, Co-founder of Football Darts
David Gonzalez, age 46, of San Diego, California, and formerly of Lorain, died suddenly, Wednesday, March 5, 2003. Born July 28, 1956 in Lorain, he moved to San Diego in 1975 and frequently returned to Lorain to visit his family and friends.
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George D. Gikas, 54, Owned George's Carpet, enjoyed spending time with family
George D. Gikas, age 54, of Elyria, died Saturday march 8, 2003 at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Gikas was born August 9, 1948 in Athens, Greece and had been a resident of Lorain County since 1956 coming from his native Greece.
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Eli R. Kos, 82, WW II Veteran, Lorain Ford Retiree
Eli R. Kos, 82, of Lorain, died Thursday, March 6, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain following a short illness. Born August 1, 1920 he has lived his entire life here.
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Patricia Gale Brooks, 45, Enjoyed crocheting and crafts
Patricia Gale Brooks, 45 years of age, and a resident of Lorain, passed away Friday, March 7, 2003 at Autumn Aegis, Lorain following a two-year illness. She was born May 2, 1957 in Fostoria, Ohio.
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Lucile E. Stephens, 71, Talented home decorator, pianist, and church soloist
Lucile E. Stephens (nee Snook), age 71, of Avon Lake passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2003 at St. John West Shore Hospital, Westlake. Mrs. Stephens was born August 4, 1931 in Akron and had lived in the Northampton/Cuyahoga Falls area for most of her life before moving to Avon Lake three years ago.
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Lois V. Smith, 83, Hobbies included golf, art, and bridge
Lois V. Smith (nee Hopkinson) age 83, of Westlake, formerly of North Olmsted, passed away, Thursday, March 6, 2003 at Bradley Bay Care Center, Bay Village, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Smith was born, July 8, 1919 in Lakewood, and has lived in Westlake the past 3 years.
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John Warren "Pappy" Fischer, 79, Former Vermilion Fire Chief and WW II Veteran
John Warren "Pappy" Fisher, age 79, of Vermilion, died Friday, March 7, 2003 at Grace Hospital in Amherst following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 21, 1923 in Vermilion, Ohio and remained a life-long resident.
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Edward Kaliszewski Jr, 70, An avid fisherman, golfer, and bowler
Edward Kaliszewski Jr., age 70, of Lorain died Friday, March 7, 2003 at Golden Acres Lorain County Home in Amherst, following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 22, 1932 in Lorain, Ohio where he was a lifelong resident.
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Dorothy LaVerne Gould, 89, She enjoyed gardening and quilting
Dorothy LaVerne Gould, age 89, of LaGrange passed away Sunday, March 9, 2003 in the Elyria United Methodist Village after a short illness. She was born Wednesday, March 19, 1913 in Spencer, Ohio and lived in LaGrange most of her life.
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Matilda M. Bobel, 86, Enjoyed baking, bingo and being around people
Matilda M. Bobel (nee Gregor), 86, of Lorain, died Wednesday March 5, 2003 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a long illness.
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Richard W. Saylor, 58, Enjoyed hunting, watching races and various junior divisions of Nascar
Richard W. Saylor, age 58 of Lorain, died March 4, 2003 at Citrus Memorial Hospital in Iverness, Florida following an extended illness. Mr. Saylor was born September 19, 1944 in Somerset, Pennsylvania, and had been a resident of Lorain since 1952. For the past three years he had also maintained a winter residence in Inverness.
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Peter Anthony Mayer, 97, Enjoyed hunting
Peter Anthony Mayer, 97 years of age, of Wakeman, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003 in Elyria United Methodist Village after a brief illness. He was born February 9, 1906 in Vermilion. He was a lifelong are resident.
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Eunice M. Oldham, 84, X-Ray Technician
Eunice M. Oldham (nee Harrell), 84 years of age, of Brownhelm Township, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at the Kingston of Vermilion after a long illness. She was born July 30, 1918 in Lorain and had resided in Brownhelm Township since 1956, moving from Lorain.
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Robert J. Bastock, 74, World War II Army Veteran
Robert J. Bastock, age 74, of Lorain, died Monday March 3, 2003 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1928 in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.
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Joseph J. Sinko, 92, Enjoyed woodworking and crafting toys
Joseph J. Sinko, age 92, of Lorain, died Monday March 3, 2003 at the Avon Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility following a brief illness. He was born January 27, 1911 in Steelton, Pennsylvania and had been a long-time resident of Lorain.
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