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Scottie C. Dillon, 86, World War II Veteran
OBERLIN, OH -- Scottie C. Dillon, 86, of Oberlin, passed away Thursday March 22 at his home following a lengthy illness. He moved to Oberlin eight years ago coming from Sheffield Lake where he resided the previous thirty years. Mr. Dillon was born March 25, 1914 in Centralia, Braxton County, West Virginia. He worked in the coalmines until serving as a sharpshooter in the military police of the U.S. Marine Corp. in China at the conclusion of World War II. After moving to Ohio, he worked for 23 years at the Fuehof Trailor Co. in Avon Lake and also 9 years as a security officer at K-Mart Corp. Lorain. He and his wife enjoyed the outdoors, gardening and watching the wildlife in their backyard. He also enjoyed fishing.
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Archie B. Weaver J.R., 84, Enjoyed Woodworking
Archie B. Weaver, Jr., 84, of Lemitar, New Mexico, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away, Tuesday, March 6, 2001, peacefully at his home, following a prolonged illness.
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Eleanore Ruth "Ellie" Paolini, 73, Kind and Generous Lady
Eleanore Ruth "Ellie" Paolini, 73, of Avon Lake passed quietly from this life on the morning of March 19, 2001, due to heart failure.
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Margaret E. DeWitt, 84, Clerk
Margaret E. DeWitt, (nee Christman), 84 of Lorain, died Monday evening, March 19, 2001 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Center, Lorain following a long illness.
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Violet "Bobbie" June Evans, 94, Day Care Attendant
Violet "Bobbie" June Evans (nee Trowbridge) - 94 of Sullivan, OH where she made her home with her daughter, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away at home, Thursday, March 15 following complications of coronary artery decease.
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Ward W. Sherck, 88, Pipefitter
Ward W. Sherck, 88, of Lorain died Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Ohio Extended Care Center, following a brief illness.
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Stanley Zuchowski, 72, Enjoyed Music
Stanley Zuchowski, age 72, of Lorain, died Sunday, March 18, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital West, Lorain after a lengthy illness.
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Brian Tibbitts, 39, Construction Worker
LORAIN, OH - Brian Tibbitts, 39, of Lorain, died suddenly Friday, March 16, 2001 at his residence. He was born December 6, 1961 in Cleveland and resided there and Avon Lake before moving to Lorain. He was a Graduate of Lorain Catholic High School and Kent State University, and was employed in construction. He enjoyed riding motorcycles.
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Frank Dallos, 39, Lorain Works US Steel/ Steel Pourer
Frank Dallos; age 83, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, Following a short illness. He was born on September 9, 1917 in Sheffield Township, Ohio, and lived in this area his entire life.
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Frances "Fritz" Chudzinski, 82, Enjoyed Baseball
Frances "Fritz" Chudzinski (nee Koreski), age 82, of Lorain, died on Thursday, March 15, 2001 at Good Samaritan Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Avon, following a sudden illness.
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James B. Shue, 72, Auto Worker
James B. Shue, 72, of Lorain, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness.
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Helen G. Presutto, 79, St. Joseph Hospital Volunteer
Helen G. Presutto, (nee Yeager), 79 of Lorain died Sunday, March 11, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital West, following a long illness.
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Pauline Jane Nelson, 98, Cashier
Pauline Jane Nelson, 98, of Flanders, NJ and formerly of Lorain, died March 12, 2001 at St. Clare's Hospital, Dover, NJ.
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John Franklin Graver Sr., 42, Lakeshore Auto Wholesaler Manager
John Franklin Graver Sr., age 42, of Lorain, died Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center following a sudden illness at his residence.
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Betty Mae Nitzke, 77, Enjoyed Gardening and Reading
Betty Mae Nitzke, (nee Decker) age 77, of Lorain died on Saturday, March 10, 2001 at Community Health Partners and Surgical Center West in Lorain following a brief illness.
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