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Jackie H. Rains, 32, enjoyed motorcycles, computer games and camping
Jackie H. Rains, Jr., age 32, of Sheffield Lake, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2002 at his residence, following a sudden illness.
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Barbara P. Fish, 74, enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, sewing and crafts
Barbara P. Fish, 74, of Westlake and formerly of Springfield, Virginia passed away Sunday June 16, 2002 at the Lutheran Home is Westlake following a lengthy illness. She was born December 24, 1927 in Hamden, Connecticut and has lived in Westlake the past 2 1/2 years. Barbara was a graduate of the Hartford School of Nursing and was employed as a registered nurse before a homemaker. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, knitting, sewing and crafts.
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Frank H. Cverna, 92, US Army Veteran
Frank H. Cverna, age 92, longtime Lorain resident, died Wednesday June 12, 2002 at the Heather Hill Health Care Center in Chardon, Ohio following an extended illness. Mr. Cverna was born May 9, 1910 in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.
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Florence Horton, 83, music and children were her life-long interests
Florence Horton (nee Uptegrove), 83, died April 25, 2002 in Lakewood Hospital, Lakewood, Ohio.
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Anna Marie Wuitowicz, 68, Amherst resident for 52 years
Anna Marie Wuitowicz (nee Beese), 68 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at Grace Hospital in Amherst following a lengthy illness.
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Irvin J. Tucker, 89, Enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and yard work
Irvin J. Tucker, 89, of Lorain, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice, following a short illness.
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Steve J. Kocsan, 91, enjoyed gardening, fishing, hunting, football, and vacationing
Steve J. Kocsan, 91, of Lorain, died Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain following a lengthy illness.
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Jean E. Huffman, 69, enjoyed reading
Jean E. Huffman, (nee Fullen), age 69, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, June 11, 2002, at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center, West, following a shirt illness.
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Harold Burdue, 80, served in the Army Air Corp
Harold Burdue, 80 years of age, and a resident of South Amherst, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2002 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home following a six month illness.
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Ronald E. Yeamans, 55, US Army Veteran
Ronald E. Yeamans, 55, of Lorain died early Tuesday morning, June 11, 2002 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain after a long illness.
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Mary D. Barbuscak, 85, enjoyed cooking and baking
Mary D. Barbuscak (nee Durica), 85, of Lorain, died Monday June 10, 2002 at Oberlin Medical Center following an extended illness. Born March 23, 1917 in Porac, Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia), she was a resident of Lorain since 1925. She had previously resided in Cleveland.
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Rachael Mary Josephine Houff, 91, former church secretary
Rachel Mary Josephine Houff, 91, of St. Petersburg, FL formerly of Lorain died on Friday, May 31, 2002 at Laurels Nursing and Rehab Center in St. Petersburg, FL following a long illness.
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Clara C. Homolya, 75, enjoyed playing cards, bingo, and loved her family
Clara C. Homolya (nee Hunady), 75, of Amherst, died Monday June 10, 2002 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain after a lengthy illness.
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John B. Hamilton, 91, World War II Veteran
John B. Hamilton, 91, of Lorain, died Monday June 10, 2002 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a brief illness.
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Margaret R. Cromwell, 85, enjoyed her grandchildren and a Cleveland Indians and Browns fan
Margaret R. Cromwell (nee Knautz), 85, of Sheffield Lake, died Sunday, June 9, 2002 at Community Health Partners Hospital, West, following an unexpected illness.
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