Archive for May 4th, 2008
Kristina and Thomas Firestine
Wedding Kristina and Thomas Firestine Kristina and Thomas Firestine were united in marriage March 22, 2008, at Windows on the River in Cleveland by Rev. Susan Pandoli. The bride is the daughter of Jeffrey and Maria Davis of El Paso, Texas, formerly of Grafton. The bridegroom is the son of Gary and Diane Firestine [...]
Snyder – Larrick
Engagement Brett Larrick and Jennifer Snyder John and Joyce Snyder of Oberlin are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Marie Snyder to Brett Allan Larrick, son of David and Joyce Larrick of Elyria. Jennifer is a 1999 graduate of Elyria High School and a 2004 graduate of University of Akron [...]
Josephine Harper Fitch
100th Birthday Josephine Harper Fitch "Happy Birthday" to Josephine Harper Fitch, who celebrated her 100th birthday on April 30, 2008. A party was held in her honor with guests including sons, David Fitch of Idaho, David Deerwester of Elyria and daughter, Nancy Smith of California. Josephine was employed by Dr. Mark Willis and is [...]
Bartelheim – Boynton
Engagement Bryan Boynton and Amy Bartelheim Richard and Lois Bartelheim of Mansfield are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Amy to Bryan Boynton, son of Robert and Sharon Boynton of Amherst. Amy is a 1998 graduate of Mansfield Senior High and a 2002 graduate of Bowling Green State University. She will be [...]
Williams, Joe and Jean
50th Anniversary Jean and Joseph Williams Congratulations to Joe and Jean Williams of North Ridgeville who will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married May 10, 1958 in Fields United Methodist Church where they have remained dedicated members. Joe was born and raised in Wytheville, Virginia, He then served two years in the U.S. [...]
Gochenour – Judd
Engagement Robert Judd and Kimberly Gochenour Peggy Gochenour is pleased to announce the enggagement of her daughter, Kimberly Lynn Gochenour to Robert Allen Judd, son of Ken and Margaret Judd. Kimberly is a 1990 graduate of Elyria West High School and a 1994 graduate of Otterbein College. She is employed as Band Director for Monroeville [...]
Torres Jr. – O’Connor
Wedding Sixto Torres, Jr. and Conny O’Connor Sixto Torres, Jr. and Conny O’Connor will unite in marriage May 31, 2008 at Harvest Fellowship Church of the Nazarene in Grafton. Pastor Max Wood will officiate. Shonna Norris will attend as matron of honor, Devanie Baker and Leanna Torres will participate as bridesmaids and Emma Knotts will [...]
Betty Jean Griffin
Betty Jean Griffin, 68, departed this life Monday April 28, 2008. She was the beloved sister of Peggy Griffin; dear aunt of Danyell Portman; cherished great-aunt of six; and adored by many other relatives and friends. Betty was a General Motors retiree and member of The Gospel Gems. Final arrangements are entrusted to Thomas G. [...]
Judge`s ruling is victory for Taser
AKRON — A medical examiner must change her autopsy findings to delete any reference that stun guns contributed to the deaths of three people involved in confrontations with law enforcement officers, a judge ruled. Friday’s decision was a victory for Taser International Inc., which had challenged rulings by Summit County Medical Examiner Lisa Kohler, including [...]
State agency to cut 554 jobs
COLUMBUS — The state agency that oversees food stamps and health insurance for the poor is eliminating about 554 jobs to comply with Gov. Ted Strickland’s order that the agency reduce spending by $67.5 million. The cuts at the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services aren’t expected to hurt services or programs, said Michael [...]
Artist, ‘Iron Chef` win arts prizes
Two artists whose creativity is known to local diners and art lovers are among the 2008 Cleveland Arts Prize winners. Announced Thursday, the awards honor artists and others who have increased public participation in the arts through their assorted talents and efforts. Established in 1960, the awards are the oldest of their type in the [...]
Elyria Township organizing neighborhood watches
ELYRIA TWP. — If you can’t feel safe in your home, where can you feel safe? Elyria Township leaders are looking for residents willing to band together and form neighborhood watches to help cut down on crime and report emergencies. The watches are working well in Elyria, where six such programs exist, and could also [...]
Elyria Notebook: May 4, 2008
Elyrian earns Ph.D. fellowship A native Elyrian and Lake Ridge Academy graduate will be awarded his master’s degree in conservation biology by the University of Minnesota May 17. Andrew VonDuyke, son of Marilu Laubenthal and David VonDuyke, will receive the 2007 Award for Outstanding Performance as a teaching assistant for the University’s College of Biological [...]
Madeline Rose Citro
Madeline Rose Citro (nee Amato), 90, was born August 7, 1917 to parents, Paulamina and Ralph Amato. A lifelong resident of Lorain, Maggie is predeceased by her husband, Mike; sister, Violet; and brothers, Dominic, Peter and Rudy. She is survived by her sons, Ralph (Claudia) and Michael (Diane); grandchildren, Heather Stipe, Mike Citro, Ralph Citro, [...]
Leona J. Toler
Leona J. Toler, 69, of Elyria, died Wednesday April 30, 2008 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. She was born April 8, 1939 in Cleveland. She was a member of St, Mary Church in Elyria, and enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns, Cavaliers, and Indians games. She loved spending time with her children and [...]
Indians’ offense falls flat again in loss to Royals
CLEVELAND — Unheralded Royals starter Luke Hochevar didn’t allow a hit through the first three innings Saturday night at Progressive Field. But even if the 24-year-old right-hander would have tossed his first career no-hitter, with the way the Indians have been swinging the bats, it would have been accompanied by an asterisk. Cleveland’s sagging offense [...]
Joe R. Sottosanti
Joe R. Sottosanti, 89, of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, May 2, 2008 at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center, Cleveland, following a short illness. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.
James J. Cummings
James J. "Jim" Cummings, 69, of Oberlin, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 20, 1938 in Cincinnati and was an Oberlin resident since 1967. Mr. Cummings worked in the maintenance department at Oberlin College for 20 years. Prior to working at the college, he worked [...]
Elvira Jean Mileti
Elvira Jean "LV" Mileti, 75, of Columbia City, Oregon was welcomed into heaven April 25, 2008. She was born July 7, 1932 in Lorain, the youngest child of Steven and Theresa Szabo. At age 14, when her mother died, her three older sisters, Mary, Helen and Stella took part in raising her, as did Gizella [...]
Tribe notes: Lee tabbed A.L.’s top pitcher for April
CLEVELAND — In a predictable decision Saturday, Cliff Lee was named the American League’s pitcher of the month. Lee, off to arguably the fastest start of any pitcher in the majors, has won his first five starts, while posting a microscopic 0.96 ERA to lead the big leagues. The left-hander allowed just one run through [...]
Edna Mae Klaar
Edna Mae Klaar (nee Maurer), 88, formerly of Vermilion, died Friday, May 2, 2008 at Spring Meade Health Center, Tipp City, Ohio. She was born February 26, 1920 in Elyria. She lived in Lorain and moved to Vermilion in 1934. She had lived in Tipp City the past year.She graduated from Vermilion High School in [...]
Dale Perez
Dale Perez, 71, of Avon, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2008 at St. John West Shore Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Busch Funeral Home, Avon. 440-937-6175. For more information go to: www.buschfuneral.com
Of special feet … and feats: Runners in the spotlight as Elyria Sports Hall of Fame welcomes new class
ELYRIA — Running down a dream was the unofficial theme of the Elyria Sports Hall of Fame enshrinement banquet Saturday night. Not only did each of the newest Hall of Famers fulfill a longtime dream, but two of the individuals and the spotlight teams earned their glory on the track and cross country trail. Elyria [...]
Cavaliers happy to get past Wizards, but they’re saving celebrations for bigger wins
WASHINGTON — There were smiles all around the Cavaliers locker room Friday night after they beat the Washington Wizards 4-2 in a best-of-seven series, but there was no sign of champagne. For that matter, there wasn’t even a whole lot of celebrating for the defending Eastern Conference champions, who have their sights set on bigger [...]
Browns’ top draft pick Beau Bell far from cocky, but not lacking confidence either
BEREA — The NFL Draft is about projections. Beau Bell is about reality. So while scouts, draftniks and plenty of players themselves spend the weeks before and the days after the draft making bold predictions about how good the NFL’s newest millionaires will be, Bell has taken a contrary approach. “Coming in, I don’t really [...]