Archive for September 27th, 2007
Agnes ‘Peggy’ Kuczmarski
Agnes "Peggy" Kuczmarski (nee Skingel). Peggy was the beloved wife of the late Edmund; loving mother of Lorrie (Pete) Ternes, Ed (Candace), Bob (Marie) and Mark (Michele); dear grandmother of Matt and Andrea Ternes, Julie, Joel, Alex, Andrew, Megan, Adam and Sean Kuczmarski; aunt and great-aunt to many. She was preceded in death by sisters, [...]
Alice Lela McClain
Alice Lela McClain (nee King), 85, of Tucson, AZ, formerly of North Ridgeville, passed away in Tucson, Thursday, August 9, 2007 after a long illness. Mrs. McClain was born January 21, 1922 near East Union. Mrs. McClain enjoyed participating in and visiting flea markets. She was an avid jewelry craftsperson, which she sold at the [...]
Emma Hovis
Emma Hovis (nee Salata), 93, of Elyria, died on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Life Care Center of Elyria. Further arrangements will be announced by Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home, Elyria.
George R. Wightman
George R. Wightman, 83, of Avon Lake, formerly of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at the Veterans Hospital, Brecksville, following a lengthy illness. Mr. Wightman was born, November 27, 1923 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon Lake since 1948. Mr. Wightman was a graduate of West Tech High School, Cleveland. He was [...]
Janice M. Schlechter
Janice M. Schlechter (nee Simms), 65, of Elyria, died Saturday, September 22, 2007 at her home following a long illness. She was born July 5, 1942 in Elyria and was a resident of Lorain County for most of her life. She was a 1960 LaGrange High School graduate and attended Lorain County Community College. Mrs. [...]
Sheryl Price
Sheryl Price, 46, of Wakeman, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2007, at her residence, following a lengthy illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Wyers Funeral Chapel.
Simonne F. Tellier
Simonne F. Tellier (nee LaPorte), 91, died Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home, Avon. She was born February 22, 1916 in St. Jean-DeMatha, Quebec, Canada. She lived in MA until moving to Elyria with her family in 1958. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Elyria and a former [...]
Wilda J. Leber
Wilda J. Leber, 79, of Greenwich, died peacefully Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center in Norwalk, after a two week illness. She was born April 13, 1928 in Rochester Twp., Lorain County. She had been a Greenwich area resident most of her life. She was a 1946 graduate of Brighton High School. She [...]
Borowski blows another save, costs Indians sweep
SEATTLE — The Cleveland Indians finally finished off their prolonged, snowed-out series from April that took nearly six months to complete. Then the Indians watched a major postseason concern flare up yet again — closer Joe Borowski — and for the second straight night. Pinch-hitter Jeff Clement hit his first career homer with two outs [...]
Browns defense not doing much right
BEREA — The problem with the Browns defense is that there isn’t just one problem. It stinks against the run (ranked 31st), is just as bad against the pass (24th, with 11 touchdowns allowed) and has given up 105 points (32nd). “They throw balls over our head. They’re able to run it. Everybody is involved [...]
Browns notes: Shoulder injury limits Winslow
BEREA — Coach Romeo Crennel said he didn’t know what the word meant, but it’s not good for the Browns. Crennel said tight end Kellen Winslow had a “mild subluxation” of his left shoulder, which means it’s partially dislocated. He didn’t practice Wednesday but said he’d play Sunday vs. the Ravens. “I don’t know what [...]
Cross country notes: Allergies no fun for Firelands’ LaMar
Allergy season shows no mercy to athletes. Just ask Firelands junior Cory LaMar. LaMar, a 2006 Division II regional qualifier, has struggled with breathing problems this season. A good, hard overnight freeze would significantly relieve some of his problems by wiping out many of the airborne allergens. His handicap has limited him to a 69th-place [...]
Elyria hopes for rerun … another win on TV
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Brunswick (5-0) at Elyria (1-4) WHEN: Tonight, 7 o’clock TV/RADIO: FSN Ohio; WEOL 930-AM; WDLW 1380-AM LAST YEAR: Brunswick, 35-34 THE SKINNY: It’s TV time for the Pioneers again. Last year, during FSN Ohio’s first season of televised high school football games, the Pioneers defeated North Royalton. Tonight is Take 2, but [...]
Prep golf: Lutheran West romps to Division III sectional win
HINKLEY — Lutheran West set a school record for an 18-hole tournament en route to winning the Division III sectional Wednesday at Pine Hills. The Longhorns fired a 313, well ahead of second-place Cuyahoga Heights (340). John Reimar of third-place Chanel (341) was medalist with a 3-under par 73. Louie Durban and Ben Lehrke were [...]
Tim Dahlberg: Sympathy for Michael Vick goes up in smoke
It was almost time to call piling on, nearly time to start feeling a little bit sorry for Michael Vick. The images of him and his buddies laughing and joking while stringing one dog up on a tree or holding another underwater in a pond had faded just a bit. In their place were fresher [...]
Next up for Ohio State: Minnesota having trouble holding on to the ball
MINNEAPOLIS — No, the Gophers haven’t been asked to carry footballs with them to class this week. They’re not cuddling up next to the pigskins at night. But they’ve been sternly warned to start taking better care of the ball. “If we just value the football and take care of the ball like we know [...]
Ridgeville grad battling skin cancer looks to reclaim her future
Rachael Sandidge resembled a princess the night she was crowned North Ridgeville High School’s 2007 prom queen. She owned the night of May 19, 2007. Her yellow, strapless dress complemented her long brown hair, which flowed in curls around her slightly tanned shoulders. The crown placed upon her head sparkled, just like her smile. PHOTO [...]
Cancer treatment put teen’s life on hold
NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Rachael Sandidge sits at her dining room table, acceptance letters from Ohio University, the University of Toledo and Ohio Northern neatly displayed in a memory book. That is as close to college memories as the 18-year-old will have for the next year. CHUCK HUMEL / CHRONICLE Rachael Sandidge gets blood drawn by [...]
Facts about melanoma
What is melanoma? According to the American Cancer Society, cancer of the skin is the most common of all cancers. Melanoma accounts for about 3 percent of skin cancer cases, but it causes the most skin cancer deaths. The number of new cases of melanoma in the United States is on the rise. The American [...]
White men beat black teen
Police say racial slur led to fight; one arrested ELYRIA — A 17-year-old black teenager was beaten up after being called a racial slur by two white men Friday evening, police say. Machovina The incident, which forced Travis Noble to undergo surgery to repair his damaged jaw, is being watched by a national civil rights [...]
Just a little taste of the tropics
Ridgeville man grows a pineapple in his living room NORTH RIDGEVILLE — Joe Grgic doesn’t let North Ridgeville’s reputation for corn stop him from a little tropical cultivation. STEVE MANHEIM / CHRONICLE Joe Grgic, 66, of North Ridgeville, with his homegrown pineapple. After lopping off the top of a pineapple six years ago and planting [...]
Eaton firefighter accused of assault
EATON TWP. — Deputies are looking for a volunteer firefighter who is accused of throwing his disabled father-in-law against a washing machine and pummeling him with his fists. James Holzhauer, 32, of Alton Drive in Eaton Township, is facing charges of first-degree assault and criminal trespassing following two fights over the whereabouts of his children. [...]
Police blotter: Sept. 27, 2007
County sheriff Thursday, Sept. 20 7:05 p.m. – 300 block E. 46th St., threatening message left on phone of Clearview teacher by former student. Saturday, Sept 22 7:47 p.m. – 42000 block Oberlin-Elyria Road, Garland A. Williams, 43, Elyria, charged with speed violation. 8:04 p.m. – Oberlin-Elyria Road, Laura S. Cozart, 27, Elyria, charged with [...]
Governor paying visit to county next week
LORAIN — It’s always nice when the governor stops by. It’s even nicer when he wants to help you get elected. Gov. Ted Strickland will be in the county Monday to show his support for Democratic mayoral candidates Tony Krasienko of Lorain and John D. Hunter of Sheffield. Strickland spokesman Randy Borntrager said Wednesday that [...]
Evans sentenced to life in prison
ELYRIA — Willie Evans IV will spend the rest of his life behind bars for the murder of Michael Smith. County Common Pleas Judge Christopher Rothgery told Evans at his sentencing Wednesday that he didn’t think the 19-year-old convicted killer deserved a second chance. CHUCK HUMEL/CHRONICLE Destiny Evans, sister of Willie Evans IV, reacts at [...]