Lorain/Elyria, OH
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 of Grafton.
A reception was [...]
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 with a BA in Early [...]
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 very active in area organizations [...]
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 finishing her Master’s Degree [...]
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. Army. His career consisted [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. Smith Funeral [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]