Archive for November, 2010
Swimming and diving season preview: Amherst’s Pecze eyeing big season
The road back to Canton won’t be an easy one, but Amherst swimmer Dominic Pecze is optimistic. He likes his chances. His work ethic is a big reason for high hopes. It had a lot to do with his success last winter. He was seeded No. 24 and last in the 100-yard back (54.28) at [...]
Black Friday 2010: Patience from shoppers means cheaper presents
ELYRIA — By the time Best Buy at Midway Mall opens its doors at 5 a.m. today — 17 hours after the first person lined up for deals Thursday — Larry Ward hopes to be well on his way to saving hundreds of dollars. Ward, 29, of Lorain, skipped Best Buy in favor of Toys [...]
Sex sting charge against former Firelands coach dropped
A charge against the former head football coach at Firelands High School who was arrested in a prostitution sting were dismissed. Online records for the Norwalk Municipal Court show a charge of solicitation against Todd Pooch, 36, were dropped Wednesday at the request of the Norwalk assistant law director. No reason was given. Pooch was [...]
Three crews respond to Wellington house fire
WELLINGTON — Fire crews battled smoke and flames in the cold and rain at a home on state Route 18 on Thursday night. Firefighters from Wellington, LaGrange and Rochester Township fought the fire that started shortly after 9 p.m. Thanksgiving Day at 43722 state Route 18. It’s not immediately clear how the fire started, but [...]
Police log for Nov. 26, 2010
Elyria police Tuesday, Nov. 23 11:59 a.m. – 100 block E. Bridge St., 2006 Pontiac G-6 keyed in parking lot. 6:08 p.m. – 600 block Delaware Ave., Delbert E Sheppard, 26, Elyria, arrested on warrant for rape, kidnapping and domestic violence. 6:40 p.m. – 300 block S. Maple St., Kenneth C. Thorpe, 48, Elyria, charged [...]
Columbia woman flush with plush toys
COLUMBIA — On the basement floor of the Columbia Baptist Church, Charmae Cottom and her daughter, Chloe Cottom sat digging through bags and bags of stuffed animals. The discarded stuffed animals that once brought joy to young children or adults will now be given a new home this holiday season, and will hopefully bring a [...]
A. Cooper Hudnutt
A. Cooper Hudnutt, 57, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his home, following a sudden illness. He was born March 21, 1953, in Columbus and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Coop was the publisher of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elyria. He [...]
Donald R. Bonnett
Donald R. Bonnett, 74, of Grafton passed away Wednesday November 24, 2010 in Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the Blackburn-Duke Funeral Home 1021 Main St. Grafton.
Dorothy Jean Kelley
Dorothy Jean Kelley (nee Buckser), 82, of Elyria Township, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Amherst. She was born February 8, 1928 in Elyria, where she was a lifelong resident. Dorothy was a 1945 Elyria High School graduate. She volunteered her time at EMH Regional Medical Center for 25 [...]
Edward E. Linden
Edward E. Linden, 63, of Brunswick passed away Monday, November 22, 2010 in Middleburg Hts. He was a machinist for Ford for 36 years and a “Jack-of-alltrades.” He enjoyed flea marketing, boating, golfing, visiting casinos and traveling. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Friedhof of eight years; children, Pam (Robert) Romero, Lisa and Eric [...]
Willie Edwards, Jr.
Willie “Commando” Edwards, Jr., 79 of Elyria, passed away Sunday, November 21, 2010 at University Hospital in Cleveland, after a long illness. He was born July 11, 1931 in Demopolis, Alabama. He was a laborer for Local 758 for 50 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and past [...]
Elizabeth S. Adams
Elizabeth “Betty” S. Adams (nee Steiner), 95, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at her home in North Ridgeville. She was born in Akron, but had been a resident of North Ridgeville since 1954. Betty was a Real Estate Agent for Lundberg Realtors of Elyria for over 30 years. Survivors include granddaughters, Missy [...]
David A. Danszczak M.D.
David A. Danszczak M.D., 45, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Beloved husband of Catherine (nee Limbach); loving father of Nicole, Ryan, Mallory, Jacob and Adam; dear brother of Dan (Cathy), Denise Diestel (James) and Debbie Feiler (Kirk); loving son of Peter and Patricia; beloved uncle, nephew, cousin. Special friend and colleague to many. After [...]
Jeresmo J. Keron
Former Lorain County Commissioner, Jeresmo J. “Jerry” Keron died Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria. Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave., Lorain. Complete arrangements will be announced.
Rachel Peeler Standen
Rachel Peeler Standen was born in Pulaski, Tennessee, January 13, 1938 to Sarah Frances and Granville Butler Peeler. She passed from this life in the early morning of Saturday, November 20, 2010. She was a member of East Hill Church of Christ and was present at the very first services 59 years ago. Rachel had [...]
Roy Edwin Schaeffer
Roy Edwin Schaeffer, 95, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 31, 1915 in Milan, Ohio. Roy was raised in Amherst and graduated from Amherst High School in the class of 1933. Roy had made his home in Lorain for the last [...]
A. Cooper Hudnutt
A. Cooper Hudnutt, 57, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at his home, following a sudden illness. He was born March 21, 1953, in Columbus and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Coop was the publisher of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram and a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elyria. He [...]
Elizabeth S. Adams
Elizabeth “Betty” S. Adams (nee Steiner), 95, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 24, 2010 at her home in North Ridgeville. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville.
Hazel A. Lawson
Hazel A. Lawson (nee Reynolds), 89, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, following a long illness. She was born September 10, 1921 in Pikeville, Tennessee and had been a resident of Elyria for 62 years. She retired from EMH after many years of [...]
Gerald A. Machovina
Gerald A. Machovina, 74, of Grafton, died Tuesday, November 23, 2010, at his home, following a one year battle with cancer. He was born June 18, 1936 in Elyria, spent his youth in North Ridgeville and moved to Grafton in 1994, coming from Elyria. Gerry served in the U.S. Navy for two years, aboard the [...]
Guy N. Shuck
Guy N. Shuck, 70, entered into rest Monday, November 22, 2010 in Talbott, Tennessee. He was born September 11, 1940 in Oak Hill, West Virginia and grew up in Pax, West Virginia. Mr. Shuck lived in Talbott, Tennessee for the past 12 years, coming from Avon. He was a millwright retiring from USX Kobe and [...]
Vivian Kapucinski
Vivian Kapucinski (nee Resar), 89, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville, following a long illness. Vivian rejoined her late husband, Walter on their 60th wedding anniversary. Vivian was born September 10, 1921 in Elyria and lived here all of her life. She was a graduate [...]
Police investigate Monday drive-bys in Lorain
LORAIN — Police are investigating after a man was hit during a rash of drive-by shootings in the city Monday. At 11:36 p.m., police were dispatched to Mercy Regional Medical Center for a 22-year-old Lorain man who was shot. The man, however, reportedly refused to admit to police he was shot. He told police he [...]
New fair board leader is chosen
WELLINGTON — Rick Ternes, a long-time member of the Lorain County Fair Board, has been selected as president of the 2011 fair board. Ternes has been on the fair board since 1997, and this is the first time he will serve as president, according to Charisse Nikel, fair secretary. Ternes was the 2005 winner of [...]
Mo Williams hits jumper at buzzer as Cavs edge Bucks, snap losing streak
CLEVELAND – Mo Williams had never made a winning jumper for the Cavaliers. He rarely tried. “We had this other guy,” he said. LeBron James isn’t around to play hero. Williams hit a 15-foot jumper in the face of Milwaukee’s Brandon Jennings as time expired to give Cleveland an 83-81 victory Wednesday night, snapping the [...]