Archive for May, 2011
Family still looking for former Elyria woman who disappeared a year ago
The family of a former Elyria woman who went missing from the Wooster area is hosting a community awareness event to mark the first anniversary of the woman’s disappearance. Susan Ryan was 58 when she disappeared last June. Up until January 2010, Ryan lived in Elyria with her family, and police originally thought she might [...]
Police log for May 23, 2011
Elyria police Thursday, May 19 9:26 a.m. — 200 block Twin Lakes Drive, GPS unit and $10 in change taken from two parked cars. 9:57 a.m. — 300 block Ashwood Ave., $22 taken from console of vehicle. 2:18 p.m. — Macy’s, Midway Mall, Jessica Nunez, 18, Amherst, and a juvenile girl charged with theft of [...]
Amherst graduate to play baseball for Texas WhiteWings
Amherst graduate Antone DeJesus’ promising professional baseball career hit a snag this spring when he was released by the St. Louis Cardinals from their minor league camp. After weighing several options over the last few months — including a contract offer to play for the Lake Erie Crushers — DeJesus has signed with the independent [...]
Dog owner charged after pit bull bites girl
LORAIN — The owner of a 1-year-old pit bull terrier named Pimp was charged by police Friday night after the dog bit an 11-year-old girl. Joseph Kristoff, 33, of Lorain, was cited for confinement of dogs and registration of dogs following the incident that occurred about 10:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Nichols Street. [...]
Family safe after fire in Elyria home
ELYRIA — Lee Diederick said he was getting ready to take a bath Sunday when he smelled smoke in his home at 141 Bath St. off Lorain Boulevard. After calling the Fire Department, he tried to put out the fire with a garden hose. “But it was above my capabilities,” Diederick said. Diederick said he [...]
Fundraiser listings for May 23, 2011
Food Carnival, cookout and show, “From the Studio to the Street, Real Talk Fundraises for Real Kids,” 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Elyria Boys & Girls Club, 1821 Middle Ave. $5 per person. $10 for groups of two to four. $15 for groups of five to eight. $20 for groups of nine or more. [...]
State gets OK to monitor disabled via live feeds, allow them to stay in their own homes
Ohio will start offering remote monitoring to keep an eye on people with developmental disabilities, so more of them can live at home safely. The Dayton Daily News reports the state’s Medicaid program received a federal government OK earlier this month to begin paying for various types of monitoring on July 15. Options include live [...]
Baby Angel Marie Daniels
Baby Angel Marie Daniels, May 16, 2011 – May 16, 2011. Survivors include parents, Andrea L. Hadaway and Wesley J. Daniels of West Virginia; sister, Kelsey Hadaway of West Virginia; brother, Aaron Daniels of West Virginia; grandparents, Debbie Hadaway of LaGrange, Larry Hadaway of Elyria, Kim and Tim Daniels of Wellington; and numerous aunts, uncles [...]
Elizabeth M. Sabga MD
Elizabeth M. Sabga, MD, 50, of Bloomington, died Wednesday night, May 11, 2011 at Bloomington Hospital. Betsy was born in Cleveland, on January 22, 1961 and was educated at Harvard and Radcliffe Colleges, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, and the University of California at San Diego. She was board certified in obstetrics and [...]
Laura A. Difilippo-Schubert
Laura A. DiFilippo-Schubert (nee Stazzone), 50, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Saturday, May 21, 2011 at the Anchor Lodge in Lorain. Laura was born on January 20, 1961 in Elyria and remained in the area through her student and adult life. She was a proud member of the New Hope Light [...]
Stella E. Holp
Stella E. Holp (nee Koziol), 88, of Lorain, passed away at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home on Friday, May 20, 2011, following an extended illness. Mrs. Holp was born in Lorain on January 29, 1923 and remained a life-long resident of the city. She attended St. Stanislaus Parochial School and, later, Lorain High School. Stella was [...]
Lucille S. Rak
Lucille S. Rak (nee Golinski), 90, of Elyria, died Saturday, May 28, 2011. Funeral arrangements will be announced Tuesday by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, Lorain.
Andrew Todd Fleck
Andrew Todd Fleck, 45, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2011. He was born December 18, 1965 in Charleston, West Virginia, and had resided in Elyria most of his life. Andrew was an Elyria High School graduate. Andrew loved spending time with his son, and family. Music was Andrew’s life; he was a [...]
Indians 12, Reds 4: Asdrubal Cabrera powers Tribe to sweep
CLEVELAND — Father’s Day isn’t until June 19, but Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera got a jump on the festivities Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. After playing with his 3-year-old son Meyer on the field prior to the series finale against Cincinnati, Cabrera celebrated the occasion by powering the Indians to a 12-4 victory and a [...]
Indians notes: White’s season put on hold
CLEVELAND — Alex White’s promising debut season in the big leagues has been put on hold, possibly for the rest of the year. White, who was placed on the disabled list Saturday, is expected to miss at least two months after an MRI revealed a sprained ligament in his right middle finger. The right-hander, who [...]
Indians 12, Reds 4: Tribe sweeps Cincy
The Indians drubbed the Reds 12-4 at Progressive Field on Sunday to complete their first sweep of Cincinnati since 2004. The major league-leading Indians improved to 29-15 and a big league-best 18-4 at home. Asdrubal Cabrera powered the offense, going 5-for-5 with two home runs and five RBIs.
Martin Thomas Stupiansky
Martin Thomas Stupiansky, 74, died Friday, May 20, 2011 at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, Ohio following a six month illness. Martin was born December 20, 1936 in Cleveland and lived in Valley City for 41 years. He was a graduate of Lakewood High School with the class of 1955 and was employed by [...]
Nancy Kathryne Heller
Nancy Kathryne Heller (nee Hukill), 81, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 15, 2011 at University Hospital, Cleveland. She was born May 4, 1930 in Paris, Kentucky and had resided in North Ridgeville since 1967. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Kentucky and had served as English teacher [...]
Andrew Todd Fleck
Andrew Todd Fleck, 45, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 19, 2011. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440) 322-4626.
Rosetta Lutkehaus
Rosetta Lutkehaus (nee Chasteen), 85, of Elyria Ohio, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 at Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Lurchin Kentucky on March 4, 1926 and had been a resident of Elyria for 30 years. Rosetta was a homemaker who was previously employed by [...]
Stella E. Holp
Stella E. Holp (nee Koziol), 88, of Lorain, died Friday, May 20, 2011. Funeral arrangements to be announced by the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, Lorain.
Lillian Loretta Richter
Lillian Loretta Richter (nee St. George), 88, resident of South Amherst, passed away Friday, May 20, 2011 at the home of her daughter following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. Lillian was born October 22, 1922 in Lowell, Massachusetts, where she was raised and lived until the age of 21. Lorain was her home from 1943 [...]
Donna M. Wilson
Donna M. Wilson (nee Minkler) 84, of Marion, Ohio, formerly of Elyria, passed away at Marion General Hospital Monday, November 29, 2010. She was born November 25, 1926 in Toledo, Ohio to the late Forrest and Marie (nee Coughlin) Bailey. Survivors include her husband, Donald L. Wilson Sr. whom she married March 11, 1944 in [...]
The Dash Between: Wally Kaczay taught thousands to skate and play hockey
When his children were little, Wally Kaczay built a baseball diamond in his Elyria Township backyard, which he converted into an ice skating rink in winter. “It was the neighborhood hangout — both winters and summers,” said his daughter, Randi Davies. “We had bonfires every night, and we’d skate. I used to always tell people [...]
Hundreds across county pick up trash, plant flowers for Pride Day
Across the county Saturday garbage bags were filled with trash, lawns were cut and flowers were planted. Sweat equity was dished out in abundance as hundreds of volunteers participated in this year’s Pride Day activities, which saw improvement projects in more than 20 communities across the county. The annual beautification event is an opportunity for [...]