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John J. Sugerik, 87, Veteran of US Air Force
John J. Sugerik, 87, of Lorain died on Sunday, September 2, 2001 at Oak Hills Nursing Home in Lorain, OH following a brief illness.
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Gloria Lopez, 58, Enjoyed Crocheting and Cooking
Gloria Lopez, 58, of Lorain, died Tuesday, September 4, 2001 at her residence while under the care of New Life Hospice.
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Mary Frances Celeste Bannerman, 74, Enjoyed Gardening
Mary Frances Celeste Bannerman (nee DeCamp), 74, of Avon Lake, died Saturday, September 1, 2001 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born March 26, 1927 in Dayton, Ohio and moved to Avon Lake from Lakewood fifty-one years ago. Mary Frances was employed as an inspector for USS Kolbe Steel, Lorain before retiring. She was a member of St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, Bay Village where she served as an organist for many years. She also taught piano and was active in a number of community groups in Avon Lake. She enjoyed gardening.
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Ruth Helen Hertrick Paradis, 70, Enjoyed Golfing and Ballroom Dancing
Ruth Helen Hertrick Paradis, 70, of Avon and formerly of Sheffield Lake, died Saturday, September 1, 2001 at her daughter's home in Amherst following a shot illness. She was born August 2, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and moved to Avon five years ago coming from Sheffield Lake, where she resided for thirty years. Ruth was employed as a server at the Fairway Lounge at the Aquamarine Resort in Avon Lake. She was a member of Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Avon Lake and enjoyed golfing and ballroom dancing.
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Jesse Franklin Call, 82, World War II Army Veteran
Jesse Franklin Call, 82, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2001 at the Villa Camillus in Columbia Station following a lengthy illness.
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Leslie H. Becker, 87, World War II Veteran
Leslie H. Becker, 87, of Lorain, died Thursday, August 30, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital, West, following an unexpected illness.
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Lois J. Wildman, 69, Retired Seamstress
Lois J. Wildman (nee Albin), 69, of Lorain, died unexpectedly Monday, August 27, 2001 at her residence.
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Roy T. Rieth, Sr., 68
Roy T. Rieth, Sr., 68, of Lorain, died on Monday, August 27, 2001 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice, following a lengthy illness.
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George Higgins, 80, World War II Veteran
George Higgins, 80, of Woodville, Texas, formerly of Lorain, died Wednesday, April 18, 2001 at the Woodland Heights Medical Center, Lufkin, TX.
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Charles V. Romer, 80, Tool & Die Maker
Charles V. Romer, 80, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, August 28, 2001 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a short illness.
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Alice J. Watkins, 58, Enjoyed Crocheting & Bingo
Alice H. Watkins (nee Rahrig), 58, of Lorain, died Sunday, August 26, 2001 after being stricken suddenly at her home. She was born February 12, 1943 in Lorain and was a 1961 graduate of Lorain High School; she later attended Lorain County Community College.
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James Gove, 78, World War II Veteran
James Gove, 78, of Lorain, died Sunday, August 26, 2001 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following an illness of three months. He was born August 10, 1932 in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.
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Eva M. McFeaters, 78, Enjoyed Bingo
Eva M. (nee Lange) McFeaters, age 78 of Lorain died Monday, August 20, 2001 in her home, following a lengthy illness.
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Geraldine R. Smith, 84, Past Altar and Rosary President
Geraldine R. Smith, 84, of Wellington died Thursday, August 23, 2001 in the emergency room of Oberlin Medical Center following an extended illness.
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Ethel Finnegan, 97, Enjoyed Making Crafts and Crocheting
Ethel Finnegan (nee Foldesy), 97, of Amherst, passed away August 23, 2001 at Community Health Partners West in the Intensive Care Unit following a lengthy illness.
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