Nellie Jerkovich, 86, Enjoyed Reading and Working CRossword Puzzles
Nellie Jerkovich (nee Stedman), 86, of Lorain died Monday, August 20, 2001 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following an extended illness. She was born September 2, 1914 in Lorain and had been a lifelong resident of the city.
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Arthur L. Schmitkons, 85, Active in Musical Organizations
Arthur L. Schmitkons, 85, of Long Beach, CA, died Saturday, August 18, 2001 at St. John West Shore Hospital following a short illness.
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Paul S. Mager, 73, Subway Coal Company Owner
Paul S. Mager, age 73, of Amherst Twp., died Thursday, August 16, 2001 at EMH Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
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Vernon F. Maher, 80, Enjoyed Fishing and Gardening
Vernon F. Maher, 80, of Avon Lake, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2001 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following a respiratory illness. Mr. Maher was born May 6, 1921 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon Lake for the past 12 years. Mr. Maher began his career in 1946 with the Pennsylvania Railroad and retired in 1982 from Conrail, Cleveland as a Yard Master. He served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II, stationed in Panama as a Medical Assistant. He attended Fenn College, Cleveland.
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Henry L. Gerstenberger, 89, Avid Golfer
Henry L. Gerstenberger, 89 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away, August 15, 2001 at Lorain Community Health Partners following a lingering illness.
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Yolanda M. Roaseau, 85
Yolanda M. Roaseau (nee Geri), 85, of Amherst died Saturday, August 11, 2001 at Golden Acres Nursing Home, Amherst after an extended illness. Born November 4, 1915 in Brunswick, New Jersey, she was a resident of Lorain since 1996 and had previously resided in Arizona and Indiana.
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Helen V. Pollack, 79, Housewife & Mother
Helen V. Pollack (nee Evans), 79, and a resident of Norwalk passed away on August 14, 2001 at Twilight Gardens Nursing Home following a one year illness.
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Otto W. Schanefelt, 84, Maintenance Supervisor
Otto W. Schanefelt, 84, of Lorain passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2001 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following a short illness. He was born July 15, 1917 in Cleveland, OH. He moved to Lorain 59 years ago coming from Amherst.
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Joan I. Pruchinski, 56, Enjoyed Playing Bingo
Joan I. Pruchinski, 56, of Harrells, North Carolina and formerly of Lorain, Ohio passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2001 at the Charleston Area Medical Center Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born July 31, 1945 in Lorain and lived there until moving to North Carolina 3 years ago.
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Maria S. Garcia, 80, Enjoyed Gardening
Maria S. Garcia (nee Salinas), age 80, of South Amherst, died on Friday, August 10, 2001 at her residence following a lengthy illness.
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Lee G. Ventura, 35, Executive Chef
Lee G. Ventura, 35 of Sheffield Lake, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away, Thursday, August 9th from injuries he sustained in a diving accident on July 23rd.
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Noel R. Knight, 64, Truck Driver
Noel R. Knight, 64 years old, and a resident of Elyria, passed away, August 9 at his home following a brief illness.
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Gregory S. Gdovin, 59, Pressman
Gregory S. Gdovin, age 59, of Westlake, died on Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at his residence while under the care of Hospice of Western Reserve, following a lengthy illness.
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Barbara A. Trifiletti, 62, Avid Reader
Barbara A. Trifiletti (nee Kolanda), age 62, of Lorain, died Wednesday August 8, 2001 at her residence due to unknown natural causes.
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Columbus Bates, 85, Mechanic
Columbus "Lum" Bates, 85, of North Ridgeville and formerly of Sheffield Lake died Tuesday, August 7, 2001 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria following a sudden illness.
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