BACHMAN, Conrad,  Lorain Times Herald Thursday Oct. 20th 1921
Conrad BACHMAN, aged 75 years, widely known resident of Vermilion, died at 11 o'clock last night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John BARRY, 1307 Second St this city where he had been visiting for the past few weeks. Death caused by pneumonia came after an illness of but two days duration. Bachman, who had been a resident of Vermilion for  the past 55 years came to that city from Germany when he was 17 years of age.  He secured  a position as a carpenters aaprentice and had been a carpenter and carpenter contractor for more that 50 years. Bacvhman was a member of the Reformed Church and the Knights of the Maccabees Lodge of Vermilion. He was a deacon of his church and took an active part in all welfare and municipal undertakings in Vermilion. Whe a young man, Bachman was married to Miss Elizabeth FERBER, a Vermilion girl.  Immediately after their marriage the couple established a home on South St.  They resided there untill 3 years ago when Mrs. Bachman died.  Then Bachman moved to the home of his daughter, Mrs Charles WILLIAMS in Ohio St. where he resided since. Several weeks ago Bachman came to Lorain to visit his daughter Mrs. Barry. He was in fine health untill he was attacked by pneumonia two days ago, and his death followed last night. Bachman is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary ACKERMAN, of Ceylon, Oh, and by six children, Mrs. Anna Barry of Lorain, Mrs. Catherine LAPP of Sandusky, Mrs Mary Williams of Vermilion, George Bachman of Cleveland, Edward Bachman of Toledo and Frank Bachman of Vermilion. Funeral services will be conducted from the Reformed Church in Vermilion at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon. The Rev.  B R Heller, pastor of that church will officiate. Burial will be made in the Vermilion Cemetery.
Sharon Swanson

BACHMAN, Elizabeth (nee Ferber)  Lorain Times Herald  Wednesday April 11 1917
Mrs. Conrad BACHMAN, nee FERBER, a resident of Vermilion for many years, died Sunday morning following a lengthy period of illness.  Mrs. Bachman was 62 years of age. The husband and six children survive.  Mrs Bachman was a member of the German Reformed Church.  She was widely known here.  The surviving children are;  Mrs. John BARRY and Mrs. Adam LAPP, Lorain, Mrs Charles WILLIAMS, Vermilion, Edward Bachman, Toledo, and Frank and George Bachman, Cleveland.  Twelve grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services are to be held Wednesday afternoon.  Burial will be made in Maple Grove Cemetery.
Sharon Swanson

BAKER, Charles, Weekly Chronicle, The Elyria Ohio July 31, 1903
Charles Baker, Frightfully Scalded
Charles Baker, died at the Elyria Hospital at 1:25 this afternoon from injuries received this morning.  His wife reached his bedside fifteen minutes before he died.
Charles Baker, a young man about thirty-three years old, living at Air Lime Junction, near Toledo, fireman on the Lake Shore, was brought to Elyria Hospital Wednesday morning, his flesh dropping from his body and in a very serious condition.  “He looks like a piece of raw meat from head to foot,” said his brother-in-law C. Henning.  “It is the worst sight I ever saw, and I doubt if he can live. It will be a miracle if  the doctors can pull him through.”   East bound freight train no. 60, was a “double header”. One of the engines was in charge of Engineer A. H. Wallace and Fireman Charlie Baker.  When at Black River switch, which is a little on this side of North Amherst, a flue blew out on their engine. It must have happened while Mr. Baker was in the act of shoveling coal into the furnace, with his body half turned, his back toward the mouth of the furnace and getting a shovel of coal. The flues are the round passages from the furnace to the smoke stack, through which the flames pass and heat the water.  When this flue blew out, of course the steam and hot water escaped through the furnace and hit Baker, almost scalding him to death instantly. Mr. Wallace, being in his seat, was unhurt.   Drs. Hart, Anderson and Hubbell were called, and they doubt if he will live.  He is married and has two children.  A message was sent to his wife and friends.

The Weekly Chronicle  (Elyria, OH), August 7, 1903
The funeral of Charles Baker, who died at the hospital Wednesday, being literally cooked alive from escaping steam from his engine, caused by an explosion was held from the home of Henry Schultz, corner of Columbus and Glenwood Streets, Friday morning, at 10:30, the services being conducted by Rev. Lehmann of this city; burial here.
Mrs. Baker did not get here Wednesday until just a few minutes after bandaged all over to prevent the flesh from falling off.  He talked intelligently, but kept asking for his wife and children, begging for them. He was a son of Henry Baker, who lived on the Abbey Road, and was thirty-seven years old. His children are six and eleven.   Mrs. Baker did not get here yesterday until just a few minutes after her husband died and not before as was stated yesterday.  She has not yet se n the body, her friends believing that it is best for her not to do so. She is staying with Mr. Schultz.
Kathy Groner

BAKER,  Dale  - Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, OH - 1974 - June 13
Dale H. Baker, 43,  president of Sibley, Inc., roofing and sheet metal contractors, was pronounced dead this morning at Elyria Memorial Hospital.  He was stricken in his home, 38445 Sugar Ridge Road, North Ridgeville.  An autopsy will be performed and the Lorain County Coroner will rule.   A lifelong resident of Elyria, Mr. Baker was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Lutheran Laymen's League, Roofing Contractors Association and Sheet Metal Contractor's Association.   Surviving are his wife, Wilma, nee Jacobs; two daughters, Mrs. Eric (Judy) Gatchell of Lorain and Linda at home; two sons. Douglas and Scott, both at home; his father, Harold of Elyria; two sisters, Mrs. Lila Earwood of Marietta, GA, and Mrs. Lois Wachtman of Columbus and a borther, Donald of Birmingham, N.Y.   Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm at the Curtis-Scheuffler Funeral Home.   The Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, at 2 pm at Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. Peter Mealwitz officating.  Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery.  The family has asked that memorial contributions be to
Grace Lutheran Church.

Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 15 June 1974
Dale H. Baker
Elyria has lost one of its active young businessmen, Dale H. Baker, president of Sibley, Inc.  This 43-year-old executive, apparently in robust health, died unexpectedly Thursday morning.
Newspapermen come in contact with a lot of bad news every day, but this is the kind of news to which we never become accustomed.  It is always a shock when people are taken by death in the prime of life.  Dale H. Baker had a bright future and undoubtedly a long list of plans.  He had every reason to expect many more years of active existence, but fate decreed otherwise. To his family, friends and colleagues, we offer our condolences.
Kathy Groner

BAKER,  Harold H.,  Chronicle Telegram, Elyria OH  April 17, 1975
Harold H. Baker, 77, of 143 Beebe Ave. died at the home of his daughter in Columbus Thursday afternoon.  He was stricken, apparently with a heart attack, while visiting his daughter. He retired from the Lorain Cuyahoga Works, US Steel Corp. in 1967 after 40 years of service.  An Elyria resident 71 years,  Mr. Baker was born in Toledo.  He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church, and the Lutheran Layman's League, and the Senior Fellowship.  Surviving are a son, Don L. , Binghamton, N.Y. ; two daughters, Mrs. Lila Earwood, Atlanta, GA, and Mrs. Lois Wachtman, Columbus; nine grandchildren.  His wife, Regina, a son Dale, and a brother preceded him in death.  Friends will be received in the Curtis Sheuffler Funeral Home today from 7 - 9 pm and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  Services will be Monday at 11 am in the Grace Lutheran Church. The Rev. William J. Britton and the Rev. Peter Mealwitz will officiate and burial will be in Brownhelm Cemetery.
Kathy Groner

BAKER, Minnie (nee HENNINGS) - The Chronicle Telegram Elyria, OH  Feb 4, 1939
A heart attach while shopping in a Broad Street Store this morning caused the instant death of Mrs. Minnie Baker, 70 of 905 East River Street, a resident of Elyria for 66 years. Mrs. Baker had for the past few weeks been staying with her son, Clarence in Lorain.  She came with him and his son, Clarence Jr., today and was in Grant’s store with her grandson when she was stricken. Her son was outside in his car at the time.  She was rushed to Elyria Memorial Hospital in an ambulance, but was pronounced dead upon arrival. Relatives said that she had been suffering from heart trouble for some time. Mrs. Baker lived here with her sister, Mrs. Rudolph Stark at 905 East River Street.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Aid Society of that church.
Besides the above mentioned son, she is survived by another son, Harold H. Baker of 143 Beebe Court, Elyria Ohio, and five grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two other sisters, Mrs. Henry Schultz of Warren, MI and Mrs. August Kadel of Cleveland, and one brother, Charles Hennings of Elyria.  Her body will be taken from the Nichols Funeral Home here today to the funeral home of the Wesley Baker of Berea, a nephew, and then returned to the home of her sister here tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at the Grace Lutheran Church here Tuesday afternoon.
 Kathy Groner

BAKER, Regina nee Strehle - Cronicle Telegram, Elyria OH, July 1967
Funeral services for Mrs. Regina S. Baker (nee Strehle) will be tomorrow at 2 pm in the Wainwright Funeral Home.  The Rev. W. W. Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Brownhelm Cemetery.
Mrs. Baker, 66, of 143 Beebe Ct, died Saturday, in Elyria Memorial Hospital after several months illness.  She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Grace Lutheran Guild and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League.  Surviving are her husband, Harold H. Baker, ; two sons, Dale of North Ridgeville, and Don of Vestal, NY;  two daughters, Mrs. Lila K. Earwood, Marietta Ga, and Mrs. Lois Ann Wachtman, Columbus, eight grandchildren; a brother Charles Strehle of Amherst, and a sister, Mrs. Marian Howard, Lorain.  Friends will be received in the funeral home today, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  The family has asked that memorial contributions be to the Grace Lutheran Church Building Fund.
 Kathy Groner

BALCOMB, Charles - Elyria Republican, Thursday April 5, 1894.
Mr. Charles Balcomb, died at his home at Turner's Mills, Thursday morning after a serious illness of short duration.  Mr. Balcomb was born in New York state, May 13, 1808, and died February 27, 1896, aged eighty-seven years, nine months and fourteen days. For many years he has been a highly-respected citizen of this place and was one of the few remaining pioneers of Lorain County. About sixty years ago, he was united in marriage with Miss Cynthia Morehouse, who with one son and two daughters, remains to mourn the loss of one who has proven himself for many years a most devoted husband and a kind and affectionate father.  The funeral was held at the school-house at Turner's Mills, Sunday Morning at ten o'clock, Rev. T.M. Sherwood, conducting the services.
A large concourse of friends and relatives were present to pay their last respects to the memory of a good Christian man. Elyria Republican-March 5, 1896
Louise Moran

BALDWIN, Daniel T. (buried in Charleston Cemetery) - The Elyria Courier February 1st, 1848
The Hon. D. T. Baldwin who died at Black River, Jan 25th was born of highly respectable parents, in Newtown, Fairfield County Conn Feb 18th 1792.  His parents having removed from Newtown to Stockbridge Mass., their son emmigrated from that place to this state, and settled at Black River in 1816, where he resided till his death.  His death succeeded an illness of only three days, occasioned by a cold, which settled upon the lungs.  No apprehensions of danger were entertained, either by himself, or others, til the day of his decease.    The County Court, of which the deceased was an Associate Judge, had commenced its sessions, on the day of his death.  On the announcement of the meloncholy intelligence, the courts adjourned till the next day.  The funeral solemnities were numerously attended at 2 o'clock P.M. of Thursday, and a discourse delivered by the Rev A. H. Betts.  Judge Baldwin was an honest man, a kind, affectionate husband and parent, a good neighbor, a well informed, and valuable citizen and public officer.  He has been frequently honored with official stations, and called to preside at various meetings of benevolent Societies, since the organization of the county.  In the fall of 1834, he was elected a member of the Legislature of the State, and served one term, with ability, and to the almost entire satisfaction of his constituency.  In 1844, he was elected Associate Judge of the County Court, which office he held at the time of his death, and filled with acceptance. Judge Baldwin made a public profession of religion, and united with the Presbyterian Church in the place of his residence in 1839, and was subsequently chosen an officer in the church.  Since the profession of his faith,, he has ever been a consistent christian, showing to the world that he walked by faith, and not by site.  He has been the efficient supporter of the infant church and society, of which he was a member, and since the dismission of the late pastor, the Rev. Mr. Cockran, he was sustained, mostly by his own efforts, the public meetings of the Sanctuary; by reading and devotional exercises.  For the discharge of his various duties in private, social, and public life, Judge Baldwin  posessed many estimable qualities.  His natural talents, his reading and reflection, his mature judgement, his acquaintance with business, and with mankind; in a word, the style of his abilities qualified him for usefullness in this Western Country, where promptness, energy, and aptitude, rather than delicate refinement, are indispensable.  His benevolence was always commesurated with his ability.  He gave, with a liberal hand, to all enterprises, for improvements, in his own neighborhood, and for objects of general utility.  His counsel and cooperation, at home and abroad, in civil, political, and ecclesiastical concerns, was highly valued, and much sought.  But alas, he has fallen saddenly, by the wisdom of a mysterious providence, and left a vacancy not easily filled.  In his sudden exit, there is a touching voice more impressive than the living utter, "Be ye also ready."  Many fall as suddenly, few as safe! Cincinnati papers please notice.
Maureen

BARCHARD, William  -  The Elyria Republican Newspaper, September 3, 1885
Grafton
Died in Eaton, August 22,1885, Mr. Wm. Barchard, aged 80 years. The deceased was one of the early pioneers of Lorain County. He was born in Thorne, Yorkshire, England, in 1805. He landed in this country in 1829, since which time he has lived in the vicinity of Grafton. Eaton was then, as was the larger portion of Lorain and surrounding counties, an unbroken forest. Here in the wilderness Mr. Barchard located and here he lived for fifty-six years, sharing the hardships and privations of pioneer life, accumulating by faithful and honest toil and his keen financial abilities a pleasant home of plenty, as a reward of industry. In 1830 he married Miss Recta Lyndes, who shared with him the more prosperous results as well as trials and privations of pioneer life until the winter of 1866, when he was called to mourn her loss. Six sons and six daughters were born of this marriage, all of whom, except  the second son who died in 1864 survive him. The deceased was a man of honest and upright integrity, a kind and sympathetic husband and leaves a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. The funeral rites were solemnized at the residence August 24th, by Rev. M.W. Reece, after which his remains were placed in the Eaton vault for future interment. The relatives of the deceased return thanks to the many friends and neighbors for the kind assistance rendered at the funeral services.
Submitted by Richard Kurish (no relation)

BARRY, Anna (nee Bachman)
Ill one year, Mrs. Anna E. Bachman Barry, 65, 1307 2nd St, Lorain, died at 12:45 pm, Dec. 18th 1949, in her home. Mrs Barry was born in Vermilion and came to Lorain 36 years ago. 
She was a member of the Christian Temple, Lorain Sisterhood, Women's Benefit Association and Fern Temple Pythian Sisters. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs F Woodcock, Mrs. Harold Clotz, Mrs. Ralph Lindsey, all of Lorain; three sons, Herbert, Bellevue;  Conrad, Amherst; and Raymond, Lorain; and six grandchildren.  Her husband John died in Sept 1930. Services were held at the Christian Temple at 2pm Wednesday. Burial was made in Ridge Park Memorial Cemetery.  Mrs. Barry was the sister of the late Mrs. C D Williams. Frank Baker is a nephew.
Sharon Swanson

BARRY, Raymond
Lorain-----Raymond William "Army" BARRY, 76, of Lorain, was pronounced dead Friday Sept 18, 1992 in Lorain Community Hospital following a one month illness. He was born July 2, 1916, in Lorain, where he was a lifelong resident. Barry was employed at the US Steel Corp., as a forklift driver, retiring in 1975.   He was a member of the Christian Temple, Lorain Masonic Lodge No. 552 F & A.M.; the Scottish Rite Society; and Northern Ohio Amateur Radio Society. Barry had served with the Emergency Police Auxiliary for 30 years.  Survivors include his daughter, 
Mrs. John Paul (Marilyn) JONES of Lorain; and his sisters Mrs. Harriet WOODCOCK,  Mrs. Ellen CLOTZ, and Mrs. Janet LINDSEY all of Lorain.  He was proceeded in death by his wife, June P. and brothers Herbert Sr. and Joe.  Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm Sunday in the Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 W. Erie Ave. Lorain. Services will be at 1 pm Monday in the funeral home. The Rev. Larry D Anderson, pastor of the Christian Temple, will officiate.  Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. Contributions may be made to the Christian Temple.
Sharon Swanson

BATTLE,  Mina
Mina E. Battle nee Gilson, born 1847, Trumbul County, Ohio. (Mina was the daughter of Eli Darwin Gilson and Sarah Ann Millard Gilson)
Obituary: Toledo Blade, Wednesday July 18, 1928  p. 24
Battle - Mrs. Mina E. at the residence of her sister, Mrs. Oscar B. Sabin, 830 Bush street, Tuesday, July 17, 1928, at 9:00AM age 79 years.  Funeral services at the above residence Wednesday,
July 18, 1928, at 7:30 PM interment at Brighton, Ohio, Thursday. F.D. Bolander, funeral director.
Sari Anna

BAYLESS, Charles Henry
BAYLESS, Elizabeth nee DENT
Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, OH, March 21 1923
Charles Henry Bayless, son of Burton and Nancy Bayless, was born November 19th, 1841 and departed this life March 14, 1923, aged 81 years, 3 months and 7 days.  He had lived practically all his life in Camden Township.  He was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in the 43rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry from the first call for men until peace was proclaimed.  He has ben in active business in Kipton for 27 years.

Elizabeth Dent, the daughter of Charles and Frances Dent,  was born in England, July 6, 1923, aged 77 years,  8 months and 9 days. In May 11 th 1866 she was united in marriage with Charles H. Bayless, their having been married 55 years and departed this life fourteen hours apart.  To this union were born two children, Charles and Lena.  The daughter having preceded them to the grave in 1909.   They leave to mourn their loss the son and wife, five grandchildren and one great grand daughter.   Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Peter yong and Mrs. Maude bates sang "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere".   Burial took place in Camden Cemetery.  The floral offerings were many and beautiful.   Relatives were present at the funeral from Cleveland,  Elyria, Oberlin, Canton, and Toledo.
Kathy Groner

BEAM, Grace Amilalia (nee Hales) 
Wellington Enterprise, Thursday, January 12, 1984 (p. 4). b 4 Oct 1904, d 6 Jan 1984
Grace A. Beam, 79, a Brighton resident for many years, died Friday at Oberlin Allen Memorial Hospital following a several months illness. Services wre held Saturday in the Norton Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald Lautzenheiser officiating.  Burial was in Camden Cemetery. Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Mary Merrill and Mrs. Lucy Hales, both
of here, and Mrs. Marie Gooderjohn of Ashland.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Horace, in 1968, and by three brothers.
David Statler

BEAM, Horace 
Wellington Enterprise, Thursday, March 30, 1967 (p. 3). b 6 Jan 1903, d 28 Mar 1967
Horace E. Beam, 64, RD 3, Brighton-twp, passed away Tuesday evening in Allen Hospital, Oberlin, after a brief illness.  He was born in Brighton January 6, 1903 and was a carpenter.  He belonged to the Wellington F. & A.M. Lodge No. 127 and the R.A.M. No. 109. Survivors are his wife, Grace; one sister, Mrs. Charles McClellan, Wellington.  One sister, Mary, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Norton Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Griffith officiating.  Masonic services will be Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home.  Visiting hours Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9.  Burial will be in Camden.
David Statler

BECKLER,  Lillian
ANTIQUE COLLECTOR -  Obituary from the Morning Journal, Lorain, Ohio
Lillian A. Beckler (nee Brosky), 63, of Lorain, died Friday, June 21, 1996, in her home following a three-week illness. She was born Dec. 25, 1932, in Lorain, and was a lifelong resident. Mrs.  Beckler was a 1950 graduate of Lorain High School. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, and a former member of the Echo Club.  She enjoyed antique collecting and attending flea markets.   Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Ray; daughter, Paula Shorf of Pleasant Hill, Calif.; stepdaughter, Debra Ziler of Akron; stepson, Dale Beckler of Avon; four grandchildren; and sister, Mrs. Robert (Dolores) Lesiecki of Lorain.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Frances (nee Lechowicz) Brosky (aka Brzezinski).  Friends may call Monday from 6 to 9 P.M. in the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Prayers will be Tuesday at 9 A.M. in the funeral chapel; followed by a Mass at 9:30 A.M. in Nativity BVM Catholic Church, 418 15th St., Lorain.  The Rev. Robert Bielek, pastor, will officiate.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Contributions may be made to the Hospice of St. Joseph, or the American Cancer Society.
Paula Brosky-Shorf

BEMENT, Charles William (The Chronicle-Telegram, 2 December 1994)
Service for Charles William Bement, Sr., 84 of Zephyrhills, FL who died Friday at his home were held Saturday at the Oakley Funeral Home of Zephyrhills, FL.  The Rev. George White officiated.  Burial was in Floral Memory Gardens, Dade City, FL.  Mr. Bement was born in Spencer and moved to Zephyrhills 16 years ago from Wakeman.  He was a retired bank teller and treasurer.  He was a member of the Wakeman Congregational Church and the Gibson Masonic Lodge, Wakeman.  Mr. Bement is survived by his wife, Mary Florence (nee Buckley); sons Charles W., Jr. of Zephyrhills, FL., Ronald P. of Southern Pines, NC, Jon M.  of Zephyrhills, FL., Jerry B. of Sandusky, Loren C. of Wakeman, Clinton E. of Wakeman, a brother, Clinton E. Bement, Jr. of Cuyahoga Falls; 16 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.   He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Earl.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Hernado-Pasco County Hospice, c/o Oakley Funeral Home, 36327 State Route 54 W., Zephyrhills, FL. 33541.
Carole J. Schetter

BEMENT, Esther Marie, nee Brothers, 
The Wellington Enterprise, 16 March 1999
Esther M. Bement, 75, of Wakeman died Tuesday, March 9, 1999, at the Norwalk Memorial Home in Norwalk after a long illness.  Born in Wellington, she lived in Wellington and in Wakeman all her life.  She was a 1941 graduate of Vermilion High School.  She helped establish the Wakeman Library when it was in the Masonic Hall, and she worked on the Bid and Buy fundraiser for the library.  Mrs. Bement was a seamstress.  She helped build blimps during World War II as a riveter and was known as “Rosie the Riveter.”  Mrs. Bement was a member of the Wakeman Congregational Church of Christ and helped start a church newsletter.  At the church, she was a member of the Wakeman Talent Guild and the Art Committee, which she co-chaired with her husband.  She also was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  Survivors include her sons Robert Jr. and Thomas G., both of Wakeman; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters Lora Beam of Bradenton, FL and Joyce Kishman of Vermilion; and a brother, Jack L. Brothers of  Sandusky.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Sr. in 1985, a son Jack E. in 1991 and her parents Gertrude (nee Martin) and Lloyd Brothers.  Services were private.  Memorials may be made to the Citizens Ambulance Service, 19 Railroad St., Wakeman 44889.  Arrangements were handled by the Gerber-Smith Funeral Home in Wakeman.
Carole J. Schetter

BEMENT,  Robert O., Sr.
(newspaper not identified), 4 February 1985
Robert O. Bement, Sr., 67, of Wakeman died at his home Monday after apparently suffering a heart attack.  Born in Spencer, Mr. Bement spent most of his life in Wakeman.  For over 40 years he was employed as a photographer with Van Batum and Mahali’s Studios, did free-lance work, and for the past 25 years he had taken sports photos for Wakeman High School.  He was also the former proprietor of the Wakeman Shell Station.  He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the Army Air Corp in Holland and France and was the recipient of 3 Bronze Star medals.  He was a member of the Wakeman Red Caps, a former baseball team, a charter member of American Legion Post 689, Wakeman, where he was currently first vice commander, a charter member of Wakeman Boy Scout Troop No. 238 and the former Wakeman Kiwanis Club and he was a member of Wakeman Congregational Church.  He attended Ohio State University.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Esther (nee Brothers); sons Robert O. Jr. and Thomas C. of Wakeman and Jack E. of Dallas, TX; 4 grandsons; a sister, Mrs. Marian Dunlap of Ocala, FL and brothers, Charles and Merlin of Zephyr Hills, FL and Clinton of Cuyahoga Falls.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Carl.  Memorial services will be held at a time and place to be announced by Gerber Funeral Home, Wakeman.  Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Salvation Army. 
Carole J. Schetter

BENDER, Peter
Death of Peter Bender - The Elyria Republican Newspaper, September 1,1881
Died, Wednesday morning August 27th, 1881, at his home in Elyria, Lorain County Ohio, Peter J. Bender, aged eighty-four years, nine months, and five days. Deceased was born November 19th, 1796, in Frohnhofen, Germany, was married to Elizabeth M. Moulder in 1825, and together they left their native land with two small children in 1832 to find a home in America. They had a long and perilous voyage, arriving so late in the fall that they were obliged to stay in Boston the first winter. They then came to Elyria and bought the farm on which he has ever since lived. In addition to the hardships suffered by the early settlers, he was compelled to pay for his farm twice before he obtained a good title. They had a family of ten children, three of whom died in infancy; the other seven survive with their families living so near that they were present to follow his reminds to their last resting place. His health had not been good for several years, but he was able to be around most of the time till the last two months, when his sufferings were very severe. He retained consciousness to the last, arranging his business and selecting the text and hymn for his funeral, which was held in the Evangelical Church on South Ridge, in Amherst on Friday, August 26th, of which the deceased and his surviving wife had long been members. The services were conducted by Elder Brown (German) speaking from the text selected, Psalms 94th-19, and by Rev. Zegler (English) whose text was 2nd Corinthians 5:10. The church choir gave some sweet music when his remains were followed to the cemetery on Murray Ridge by a large concourse of weeping friends.  The family return their heartfelt thanks to all who showed them sympathy by many acts of kindness during the illness, and at the burial of their venerable parent.
 Submitted by Richard Kurish

BENTON, Dorothy (nee EASTERBROOK)
Chronicle Telegram dated Oct. 9, 1994.
Dorothy M. Benton, 89 a long time Elyria resident died Friday in Springfield Ohio where she had been living in a nursing home.  Born in Berlin Heights, Mrs. Benton worked at Troxel Mfg. in Elyria.  She also worked as a clerk at Joe Norbands Discount Store, which is now Elyria Value City, and as an aide at the Golden Ages Nursing Home in Amherst.  She was at Golden Ages for 10 years.
She was a member of the Washington Avenue, Christian Church.  In addition she belonged to the Amherst Rebekka Lodge and the Jolly 60's.  She enjoyed horses and square dancing.  Mrs. Benton was preceded in death by her first husband, Roland Hist, her second husband, Lee Benton; stepson Cleve Benton and sister Florence Williams.  She leaves a son, Clifford Hist of Dallas, daughter Anita Horvath a CT employee who lives in Elyria, Step daughter Eunice Steel of Norwalk and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Friends may call 7-9 pm today at the Curtis Schueffler-Bush family Chapel 114 Second St. Elyria.  Services will be at 9 AM Monday at the Funeral home.  The reverend Janet Long will officiate.  Burial will be at Ridge Hill Memorial Park - Amherst Twp.  Memorials may be made to Washington Avenue Christian Church or to the Alzheimers' association:  12200 Fairhill Road - Cleveland, Ohio.
Kathy Groner

BIERNS, Michael
Saturday Feb 6, 1892
Michael Bierns died at the county infirmary Thursday, Feb.4. The funeral was held Friday at St. Mary’s church.
Abstracted by Norma Karter (Elyria newspaper lookups) 

BIVINS, Asenath nee Adams,   September 13, 1877
Asenath, wife of Benjamin Bivins, in Elyria, September 7th 1877 aged 89 years and 4 months.
Asenath Adams was born in Westford,Otsego county, New York, April 18, 1786.  She was married to Benjamin Bivins in 1805.  Six children were born to them, three sons and three daughters.  Two sons survive her.  They moved to Clarence, Erie County, New York, in 1810, and from there to Ohio, and located in the town of Amherst, this county, October 11, 1835, where they resided until old age made it necessary for them to leave the home they had made and go and live with their children.  Her husband died a little more than nine years ago at the age of 84 years.  Her father David Adams, served through the war of the Revolution as captain of a militia company.  Her husband served in the War of 1812, and witnessed the burning of the village of Buffalo.  They both united with the M. E. Church in Amherst in the year 1841.   March 10, 1841, their daughter Marion was burned at Amherst where she was attending school.  She was aged 16 years.  Her daughter, Mrs G. W. Young died one year ago the 9th of this month.”
 Maureen

BOUGHTON, ED -  Elyria Chronicle -January 27, 1906
The death of Ed Boughton, who resided at 424 Earl Ct., occurred last evening at about 9:40. Mr. Boughton was 40 years of age and for the last five years has been employed by Max Hart in his grocery store. Death was the result of a 14-months' sickness caused by an attack of pneumonia which later developed into consumption.  Besides a father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Boughton, the deceased is mourned by three sisters and four brothers, who are extended sympathy by a large number of friends.  The deceased was a member of the Maccabees, Woodman and Knights of Pythias lodges of this city and was an esteemed member. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, taking place in the M.E.Church, after which the body will be buried in the Elyria Cemetery.  
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, HELEN nee Kosztyu -  Lorain Journal May 10, 1994
90, ENJOYED QUILTING.
Helen Boughton (nee Kosztyu) 90, of Lorain, died Sunday, May 8, 1994 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 19, 1904. in Lorain, where she lived until 1990 when she moved to Amherst. Mrs. Boughton was formerly employed at General Industries, Elyria, during World War II. She was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, Lorain; and the St. Macrina Guild. Mrs. Boughton enjoyed quilting, crocheting and was an avid reader. She donated to many charities throughout her life.  Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Bill (Louise) Moran of Lorain and Mrs. Floyed (Betty) Schneider of Amherst; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one great-great grandaughter;and sister Elizabeth Cyprus of
Lorain. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert in 1976; and grandaughter Laurie Moran in 1982. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 at the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain, where Parastas services will be at 7:30 p.m.Services will be Wednesday at 9a.m. in the funeral chapel, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at St.Michael's Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, the Rev. David Hannes officiating.Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Contribution may be made to Our Lady of the Wayside, Avon.  
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Herbert - Elyria Republican-March 11, 1880
FATAL ACCIDENT-
Last Saturday, a young man, named Herbert Boughton, about twenty-three years of age, met with his death in a singular manner. Boughton was in the employ of Mr. Myron Cunningham, near Elyria, and with others was engaged in moving a log, which suddenly rolling over on the stone-boat struck a lever with such force as to cause it to fly against the neck of the unfortunate man, killing him almost instantly. Boughton reeled backwards as soon as struck, and falling to the ground, expired without uttering a word. A physician was immediately summoned, and an examination disclosed the fact that the neck of the deceased had been broken by the blow.  
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, HERBERT R. - Lorain Journal May 20, 1976
VETERAN, EX-ATHLETE
A retired lieutenant in the security forces at Lorain's U.S.Steel plant, Herbert R. "Ducky" Boughton died yesterday at 76.   A resident of 3406 Jaeger Road, he succumbed in Lorain Community Hospital after an illness of two years. He was born Sept. 29, 1900 at Carlisle, Ohio, south of Elyria, and resided in Lorain 50 years. He had been in the security unit 37 years, retiring in 1965. A veteran of World War 1, he was a member of War 1 Veterans of St. Petersburg, Fla., and St. Michael's Byzantine Church. He was active in semi-pro football with Elyria Athletics and Mercuries. Surviving are his wife, Helen (nee Kosztyu), to whom he was married 52 years; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Betty) Schneider of Amherst, Mrs. Bill (Louise) Moran of Lorain, a brother Lawrence of Clearwater, Fla,; two sisters Mrs. William (Edith) Monschein of North Ridgeville and Mrs. Maxine Ludeke of Celina, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one  great grandson. Friends may call at Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home 7 to 9 tonight; 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow. Prayers will be recited tomorrow at 7:30p.m. in the funeral home, where rites will be Saturday at 9:30a.m. and in St. Michael's Church at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Bartholomew F. Paytas, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Byzantine Church.
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, JONAS - County Reporter-October 12, 1895-Carlisle News Section
Died- At the home  of his daughter, Mrs.Lottie Peabody, on Saturday evening, Oct. 5th, Mr. Jonas Boughton, aged ninety-two years, five months and eleven days. Mr. Boughton has been an invalid for many months and during the past week has rapidly grown worse until death finally came to relieve his sufferings. The deceased was a man of quiet disposition, and has been for many years a respected resident of this place. He leaves an aged wife, one son and two daughters, who will deeply mourn  their sad loss of the husband and father. The funeral was held on Monday at ten o'clock, and the internment took place at Murray Ridge Cemetery.  
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, LAWRENCE - Elyria Chronicle Telegram-1st week in November, 1987
Lawrence (Larry) Boughton, 83, a native of Elyria, died Wednesday evening at Largo Medical Center, Clearwater, Fla., following a short illness. He had been a driver and later a safety supervisor with Greyhound Bus Lines where he was employed for 30 years. He also worked for Holiday Inn in Elyria as a clerk for five years before retiring in 1968 to Florida. Mr. Boughton was a member of the Gibson Masonic Lodge 301 in  Wakeman. Surviving are his wife, Olive (nee Avery); sisters Edith Monschein of Elyria and Maxine Ludeke of Celina, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert in 1976. Visitation will be at the Curtis-Schueffler Funeral Home, Elyria, Sunday from 2-4 p.m.,where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Lyle Hinkle officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington.  
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, LOU -  Chronicle Telegram-Jan. 7, 1959
Lou Boughton, 84, of 8274 Avon-Belden Rd., No. Ridgeville,died in Elyria Memorial Hospital at 2:50 p.m. yesterday. He had been ill since Sunday. Mr. Boughton was born in Carlisle Township, Mar. 6, 1874, and had lived in this community all his life. He was a retired machinist. Surviving are two sons, Herbert, Lorain, and Lawrence (Larry) of Elyria, two daughters Mrs.Edith Monschein, North Ridgeville, and Mrs. Maxine Ludeke, Celina; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home where services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Ralph Chapman, pastor of the North Ridgeville Congre-gational Church will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Lucius - Elyria Democrat March 30, 1911.
DIED- Lucius Boughton passed away on Tuesday morning at his home in Carlisle Township, near the Country Club, at the age of sixty-six years. Death was due to tuberculosis. The deceased was a civil war veteran, The funeral services occur from his late home on Sunday. (Buried in So. Murray)
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, REX - E. Telegram March 26, 1908
CARLISLE MAN DIES
Rex Boughton Formerly of This Town is No More.  Rex Boughton, a well known resident of Carlisle died at his home Wednesday night of tuberculosis. He is survived by a wife and three children, two of them being twins. The funeral will occur from the house Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.  
Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Rhoda nee Balcomb -  Elyria Chronicle Jan.24-l921.
The death of Mrs. Rhoda Boughton, nee Balcomb, in her 80th year, removed a woman who is survived by a large family.  She was the mother of eleven children, two dying in infancy and two boys, Edward and Rex, dying a few years ago.  Two children, Mrs. T. J. Stores and J.D. Squires, were born of her first marriage, their father  dying in service in the war of '61..  She then marrried the late Lucius Boughton, who died a few years ago. At the time of her death, Grandma Boughton had 32 grandchildren and 26 great- grand children. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, 419 East River Street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. L. Burner.   (First husband was Fitzerland Squires).
Louise Moran

BOWEN, CLARA MARIE (DAGUE),  - (newspaper not identified), September 1987
Clara Marie Bowen, 88 of Elyria, died Friday, Sept. 4 at Elyria Memorial Hospital following a long illness.  Born in Penfield, she also had lived in Spencer.  She was an Elyria resident for the past 20 years.  Survivors are daughters, Ester Ott and Maxine Bowen, both of Elyria; Louise Ludlow of Vermilion; Kathi Kari of Littleton, Colo.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rhea Bridges of Lorain; Dorothy Magune and Lois Horworth and brother, Harold Dague, all of California.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in 1966.  Funeral services were Tuesday at Parker and Son Funeral Home, Spencer, Rev. Robert Baker of Mansfield officiated.  Burial was in Spencer Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Association.  
Carole J. Schetter

BOWEN, MAXINE CLAIR, - The Medina Gazette, 25 April 2003
Maxine Clair Bowen, 78, formerly of  Elyria and Spencer, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina.  She was born in Elyria on August 11, 1924 to Walter William and Clara Marie Dague Bowen.  Maxine resided in Spencer all her life, moving to Elyria in 1978.  She retired from Bendix in Elyria after 33 years.  Due to declining health, she resided the past few years at Meadowview Care Center in Seville, later moving to Western Reserve Masonic Community.  Maxine is survived by her sister, Kathi Kari of Colorado Springs, CO., nieces Gretchen (Norman) Meyers of Elyria, Nancy (William) Yaharus of Auburn  Hills, MI and Alison (Peter) Baker of Phoenix, nephew Shawn (Christina) Kari of Victorville, CA, step-nephews, Jesse (Suisan) Hill of Franktown, CO. and Justin (Leslie) Hill of Payton, CO and great-nieces and great-nephews, Jeffrey and Michael Yaharus, Brian (Tanya) Meyers, Jessie and Alexis Kari and Randall, Kathryn and Ian (Spike) Baker.  She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Esther Ott and Louise Ludlow.  Service: 2pm Monday at Parker & Son Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St., Spencer.  The Rev. Cara Stuitz Costello of Spencer will officiate.  Burial: Spencer Cemetery.  Visiting hours: One hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home.  
Carole J. Schetter

BRADLEY, John T.
John T. Bradley died on Sunday February 12, 1916 at age 81. He was born in England.  He came to Middletown in 1880 with the late George Matheson. He was superintendant of butt-weld department of the old tube mill for 28 years.   He organized the Berean Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church. John T.Bradley, who for the past 27 years resided on West Main Street, died at his home on Sunday morning at 8:45 o'clock, following a six weeks illness of a complications of diseases. Mr. Bradley was the son of George and Sabina Bradley, and was born August 18, 1834, in Bath, Somershire, England, and was educated in the school of the Church of England. In 1848, when but 14 years of age, he was taken by his father into the tube works of Felix Webb and Edward Cudd, at Wednesbury Bridge, where under general nstructions, he began to learn the various branches of the business, remaining there about three years, At the end of that time he resigned his  position in order to take a similar one at the plant of John Russell & Company, Walsall, South Staffordshire, where he was subsequently made engineer and placed in charge of the mill, under his father. This position he retained until 1870, when he emigrated to the United States, settling in Pittsburgh where he was at once engaged as a millwright in the tube works of Evans,Clow, Dalzell and Company, remaining three years. In 1873 he went to Mckeesport, Pa., wherehe became general manage of the Butt weld department in the works of John Flagler, of New York, later assuming the entire manaagement of the butt weld plant. He remain until 1880, when he came to Middletown with the late George Matheson,  who purchase the old tube mill then owned by the late Col. James Young, and then being used as a tobaco shed. Later another furnace was built and the mill remodled, and at the end of a year the lap- weld mill for making large pipe was laid out .Each year thereafter furnaces were built and this tube mill became  one of the largest plants in the country, and was later operated by the National Tube Company. During all these years Mr. Bradley was Superintendent  of the butt-weld department of the plant and contributed largely toward the sucess of the enterprise. Among the many labor-saving devices and improvements introduced by Mr. Bradley in the making of pipe, the bell used in making butt-weld pipe was one of the most important. This  he introduced into the McKeesport mill having brought it from England. January 6, 1908 ,Mr. Bradley gave up his position and lived a retired life in his beautiful residence on West Main street which he built on a lot  purchased from Col. Young  in 1889. He was a member of the Presbytarian church and served as an elder for a great many years. He organized the Berean Bible class of the presbyterian church, January 1, 1910, and was its teacher for a number of years, and of late Prof. H. B. Garver has filled his place as a substitute teacher. Before the bible class was formed Mr. Bradley taught a sunday school class in the church for twenty years. Mr. Bradley was a well known and respected citizen of the town, and his interest in the spiritual welfare of the men under him was very great lending him to place Bibles in the mill while he was superintendent, for their perusal in leisure moments and to address to these words of counsel and admonition. His first wife died Nov. 23, 1903. On Dec 14, 1904, Mr. Bradley was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Murr, of town. He is survived by his wife, six daughters, Mrs. William Bark of Elyria; Mrs. Frank Miller of Waynesburg; Mrs. Peter Webb of McKeesport: Mrs. U A Hartman of Sunbury; Mrs. John Henderson of Lorain, Ohio; Mrs Frank Earnest, Steeltown; three sons John W. and Sam Bradley of Lorain, Ohio; George Bradley of Elyria, Ohio; and sixteen grandchildren. The funeral service will be held from the late home  on West Main street, Wedesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Thos. G. McCarrell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate, and private interment will be made in the Middletown cemetery.
Hart Smith

BRADLEY, Donald -  (©The Morning Journal 2002, April 02, 2002)
LORAIN -- Donald L. Bradley Sr., 87, of Lorain, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain, following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 1914, in Lorain, and remained a lifelong resident.  Bradley was employed as a timekeeper and later as a crane operator in the number 3 seamless mill of U.S. Steel's Lorain Works. He retired after 42 years in 1976. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and flower and vegetable gardening.  Survivors include his daughters Gloria of Florida, Millie Ann of Elyria and Donna Palacios of Lorain; sons John Bradley of Wellington; sister, Louise Textor of Cambridge; and 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (nee Radich); son, Donald L. Bradley Jr.; daughter, Nancy Jo Armstrong; parents, Leroy and Eva Bradley; and brothers Robert G. and Samuel Bradley. Friends may call Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m., at Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain, where services will be Thursday at noon. The Rev. Roy F. Schutz, interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Lorain, will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain. 
Hart Smith

BRADLEY, Margaret (nee Smith) - (©The Morning Journal 2002, November 16, 2000)
AMHERST -- Margaret Bradley, 86, of Amherst, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in the emergency room of Community Health Partners, Lorain, following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Pa. She moved to Lorain in early childhood and to Amherst in 1964.She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Stone City Chapter 325,  Amherst. She enjoyed making porcelain dolls. Survivors include her son, LeRoy Robert Bradley of Amherst; daughter, Betty Jane Cook of Marion, N.C.; and six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Bradley, in 1996; brother, Steve Smith; sister, Anna Koreski; and her mother, Mary Smith.  Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, where services will be Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. W. Kent Joy, pastor of Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Amherst, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.  
Hart Smith

BRAMAN, Emeline  - Lorain County Reporter Saturday March 19, 1892
On March 14, 1892, at her home on River Street, Elyria, Mrs.Emeline Braman died, aged 73 years. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, at the residence of Hon. W. A. Braman. Deceased came to Lorain County from Mt. Washington Mass, fifty eight years ago, with her father’s family and was the last of its members. She leaves 5 children: W. A., R. E., and M. J. Braman of Elyria, Mrs. J. S. Keyes of Omena, Mich., and Mrs. E. L. Bullock of Pawtucket, R. I. 
Abstracted by Norma Karter (Elyria newspaper lookups)

BRANDT, Ulyssa nee Leslie  (1873-1959) -  Lorain Journal July 1, 1959
Norwalk-  Mrs. Ulyssa M. Brandt, 85, of 31 Gibbs Ave, died Monday at Resthaven Convalescent Home after a years illness.  Mrs. Brandt, native of Amherst, had been a resident here 26 years coming from New London Ohio.  She was a member of Congregational Church Amherst.  Surviving are her husband, Leon; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred White of Norwalk and two grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 11 am (EST) Friday at Kubach-Smith Funeral Home, 134 E. Main Street, Rev H.H. Glick pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church will officiate, burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, *Amherst."  note* Elmwood cemetery is in Lorain. 
Maureen

BRAUN, Ada F. (nee Dute) -   (Amherst News Times, 5 Sep 1963)
Final services for Mrs. Philip Braun (Ada F.) 77, of 278 Franklin Avenue, will be held this Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. in the Garland Funeral Home. Death early Wednesday morning at the Amherst Manor Nursing home followed a brief illness. Mrs. Braun was born in Amherst, May 16, 1886, and had resided here for her entire life.  She was a member of Amherst Sorosia. Survivors include her husband, Philip to whom she was married 54 years, one son, Paul Braun, of Elyria and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Hobill of Knoxville, Tenn.; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grand child. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Dute. Friends will be received at the Garlnad Funeral Home from 7:30 pm. to 9:00 pm. on Thursday and Friday evening.  The casket will remain closed. Rev. Ned H. Martin, pastor of the Congregational Church will officiate at the services on Saturday.  After cremation the ashes will be interred in the family plot at Cleveland Street Cemetery.
Karen Krugman

BRAZEE, FLORENCE nee Boughton -  Oberlin Paper - February 11. 1943
HOLD RITES WEDNESDAY FOR OBERLIN RESIDENT
After an illness of four days, Mrs. Florence  D. Brazee, 83, died at Allen Hospital at 7:30 Monday evening.  Mrs. Brazee had been a resident of Oberlin during the last two years, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Jackson at 51 Union Street. She was born in Carlisle January 31, 1860, and had lived most her life in LaPorte. She was the widow of the late Frank Brazee. Besides her daughter, she leaves five grandchildren.   Funeral services were held from the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, Elyria, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Hughes officiating. Burial was in LaPorte cemetery.  
Louise Moran

BRIDGES, RHEA IRENE nee DAGUE  -  (Newspaper not identified), Died 11 November 1989
Rhea I. Bridges, 87, formerly of Grafton, died Saturday in Oak Hills Nursing Home following a long illness.  Born in Penfield, she was a Lorain County resident all her life.  Survivors include her husband, Paul, to whom she was married 69 years; a daughter, Betty Carmel of Grafton; a son, Merwin of Ventura, Calif.; 5 grandsons; 7 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Lois and Dorothy, both of Mesa, Calif.; and a brother, Harold of Mesa. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Spencer Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Fulton Funeral Home in Grafton.  
Carole Schetter

BROSKI (Brzezinski), Joseph  -  (The Lorain Journal, Lorain, Ohio, Feb 18, 1929)
Joseph Broski, 56, retired shipbuilder and musician, one of the earliest Polish settlers in Lorain and a resident here for 36 years, died of a stroke in his home, 218 14th St., Sunday morning.
Broski is survived by his widow, Mary, and three sons, Stanley, Merlin, and Paul.  An active lodge man, Broski was connected with St. Stanislaus, St. Kashmir, and N. B. O. fraternal orders.
Funeral services will be conducted from Church of the Nativity at 9 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. D. A. Mielcarek officiating.  Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with Bittner Brothers funeral directors, Elyria, in charge.  
Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKY, Merlin  -  (Lorain Journal, Lorain Ohio, Thursday, July 3, 1980)
Lorain - Merlin "Mike" Brosky, 75, of Lorain, was dead on arrival yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital following a heart attack at his home. He was born in Lorain, November 18, 1904, and attended Lorain schools.   He was employed at American Ship Building Co., retiring in 1970.  He was an accomplished musician having played trumpet since the age of 14, in the pit at Tivoli Theater, during vaudeville, with the Ohioans and the Bob Vian Band. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M Church, Lorain, the Musicians Local and Painters Local.   Surviving are his wife, Frances (nee Lechowicz); step-daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dolores) Lesiecki and Mrs. Raymond (Lillian) Beckler, both of Lorain; two nephews. Friends may call tonight, 7 to 9 , tomorrow, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Dombrowski Funeral Home, 1939 Oberlin Ave., Lorain.  Rites will be 9 A.M. in Nativity B.V.M Church; Rev. C.R. Pilatowski, pastor, will officiate; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.  
Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKY, Paul A.  -  (Lorain Journal, Lorain Ohio, February 29, 1965)
Paul A. Brosky, 56, local musician, was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:30 P.M. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Brosky apparently suffered a heart attack on the stage of Slovenian National Home while preparing to play for a dance staged by the Carpenter's Union. Born here, he attended Lorain schools and was employed as a crane operator with U.S. Steel, Lorain works. Mr. Brosky was featured with the trumpet, but also played many other instruments during his 42 years as a musician. He was a member of Nativity Church, United Polish Club, Polish-American Citizens Club and the local musician's union. Survivors are his widow, Frances; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Lesiecki, Lorain, and Mrs. Ray Beckler of Elyria; two brothers, Merle of Lorain, and Stanley of Amherst; four grandchildren. Friends may call at Dombrowski Funeral Home after 5 P.M. tomorrow.  Services are tentatively set for Thursday.  Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  Members of the musicians union will be pallbearers. Members of United Polish Club will recite a prayer at the funeral home at 9 P.M. Wednesday.  
Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKI  (BRZEZINSKI) , Stanley - (The Journal, Lorain, Ohio, Sunday, June 17, 1973)
BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP - Stanley L. (Brzezinski) Broski , 71, a widely known are violinist, died yesterday morning in Lorain Community Hospital following a lingering illness.  He resided at RD 2, North Ridge Road, Brownhelm Township. He was born in Lorain, where he attended schools.  He as a retired farmer and operated a produce stand in front of his home.  During the winters, he worked at Amherst Metal Works. In the days of vaudeville, in 1929, he conducted a band at the Tivoli Theater.  He was a violinist with many are bands, including polka bands.  He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Amherst and the United Polish Club in Lorain.   Surviving are two sons, Robert of Sandusky and Joseph of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Florence) Green of Sandusky, three step-sons, Robert Muska and Richard Muska both of Amherst and Ronald Muska of Lorain; two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Betty) Wohlever and Mrs. Charles Gara, both of Amherst; and a brother, Merlin Broski of Lorain. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1969.   Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dombrowski Funeral Home, Lorain, where wake services will be tomorrow night at 7:30.  Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Amherst. The Rev. Anthony Kreps, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.  
Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROUSE, CLARA  MARTHA nee BRYANT  -  The Medina Gazette, 25 June 1943
Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Spencer Methodist Church for Mrs. Clara Brouse, 72, who died early Tuesday morning (22 June 1943) at her home in Ashland.  Burial was in the Spencer Cemetery.  Mrs. Brouse was a daughter of Ira D. and Mary West Bryant and was born Dec. 6, 1870 at Henrietta, O.  For 50 years, she was a resident of Spencer before moving to Ashland in 1927.  She was the widow of Wesley M. Brouse.  Surviving are her children, Marion, Vella and Veda Brouse of Ashland and Glenn Brouse of Elyria, and one brother, Ralph Bryant, of Huntington.   
Carole Schetter

BROUSE, DONALD L.,  -   The Medina Gazette, 22 January 1981
Donald Brouse, 70, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1981, in Akron City Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born in Penfield Twp., Lorain County, Mr. Brouse was a resident of the Spencer area all his life.  Mayor of Spencer from 1966 to 1971, he was a member of the Spencer Council from 1940 to 1943 and was village clerk from 1944 to 1965.   He was a member of The Spencer United Methodist Church, of which he was treasurer for 32 years; and of the Medina County Mental Health Board.  He retired from the Spencer Mfg. Co. in 1972.  Services will be held Friday at 1 pm in the Parker & Son Funeral Home in Spencer, the Rev. Dean Bush officiating, followed by burial in Spencer Cemetery.  Friends will be received in the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.  The family suggests memorial contributions to the Spencer United Methodist Church. 
Carole Schetter

BROUSE, HARVEY  -  The Medina Gazette, 10 April 1923
Harvey, son of Jacob and Maria Brouse, was born in Doylestown, Wayne County, O. March 26, 1845, and departed this life April 2, 1923, aged 78 years and 7 days.  At the age of 5 years, he came with his parents to Spencer, Medina County, where the greater part of his life has been spent.  Dec. 9, 1867, he was united in marriage with Margaret Dague.  To this union were born 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters; Wesley, who departed this life nearly 10 years ago, Frank and Fred of Spencer, Mrs. Mary Browand of Penfield and Mrs. Hattie Hollibaugh of Akron.  At the age of 19 years, he answered his country’s call and enlisted in Co. E, 60th Regiment and served until the close of the Civil War.  Early in life he gave his heart to Jesus.  During life, he often spoke of sincere faith and hope in his Redeemer.  He leaves to mourn his departure his companion, 4 children, 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and many relatives and friends.  
Carole Schetter

BROUSE, RAY M.  -  (newspaper not identified), 26 June 1995
Ray M. Brouse, 88, a former Penfield Township and Elyria resident, died Monday at Venice Hospital in Venice, Fla.  Born in Penfield Township, he moved from Elyria to the Venice area in 1972.  For 35 years, he was the supervisor of industrial relations for Republic Steel in Elyria, retiring in 1971.  Mr. Brouse belonged to Grace United Methodist Church in Venice and the church’s men’s club. He was a former president and former treasurer of the Colonial Manor Mobile Home Park Homeowners Association in Venice.  Survivors include his wife, Hazel A.; a daughter Kathleen B. Calhoun of Fort Myers, Fla.; 3 step grandchildren; and 5 step great-grandchildren.  A memorial service will be at 2 pm Friday at the Peale Chapel at Grace United Methodist Church in Venice.  The Farley Funeral Home and Crematory in Venice is handling arrangements.  
Carole Schetter

BROUSE, WESLEY -  The Medina Gazette, 18 July 1913
Wesley Brouse, eldest son of Harvey Brouse and wife, was born in Spencer, March 6, 1873.  He was united in marriage to Clara Bryant Nov. 6, 1896.  To this union were born 4 children who, with his ever devoted wife, are left to mourn the great loss of an affectionate father and kind husband.  An aged father and mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters are also left to mourn.  Wesley was of a genial disposition, an ever-obliging neighbor and friendly with all whom he formed an acquaintance.  Altho he had lived an honest and moral life, he knew that there was a very important thing which he had left undone and in October, 1911, he obeyed his master’s call and was buried with Christ in baptism, uniting with the Free Baptist Church in Spencer.  During his illness of 6 months, he often expressed a desire to get well that he might be the means of doing more good in the world if it were the Lord’s will.   Surviving children: Sons Marion of Ashland, Glenn of Elyria and daughters Vella and Veda of Ashland.  Burial in Spencer Cemetery.  
Carole Schetter

BROWAND, ARLEIGH J.   -   (newspaper not given), 30 November 1987
Arleigh J. Browand, 78, died Sunday at the Evergreen Care Center in Medina.  Born in Penfield, he resided in Litchfield Township for may years, where he was a successful farmer.  Before retirement, he was employed in various fields including insurance, real estate, and other investment concerns.  In recent years, Browand resided in Palm Bay, Fla., spending his summers in Ohio at Pleasant Run, LaGrange.  A former director of Savings Deposit Bank in Medina, he was a member of the Litchfield United Church of Christ Congregational.  He was also a member of the Litchfield Masonic lodge of which he was twice past master, Medina Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Litchfield Order of Eastern Star, and greater Melbourne Shrine Club of Melbourne, Fla.  He and his wife gave Medina County a scenic easement r3eserving to the county in its natural state, 33 acres of virgin woods in Litchfield.   Mr. Browand is survived by his wife, Lucille M. (nee Falconer), daughters Arlene Huber of Medina and Jean Gehring of Cincinnati; 9 grandchildre, 6 great-grandchildren and brothers, Blake of Wakeman and Lynden of North Ridgeville.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith.  Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Waite & Son memorial Home in Medina, where Masonic services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 pm.  Services will be Thursday at 1 pm at the Litchfield United Church of Christ Congregational, with the Rev. Michael Hayes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Litchfield Cemetery.  Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Litchfield United Church of Christ Congregational. 
Carole Schetter

BROWAND, (CHESTER) BLAKE -  (newspaper not given), 9 March 1988
Bkake Browand, 82, of Wakeman, died Wednesday evening at Loral Home Care, Grafton.  He had been ill for several months.  He was born in Penfield Township, and had been a farmer all of his life.  Surviving are daughters, Leota Boerger, of London, Ohio, Lorene Bentley of Colorado Springs. Colo., and Patsy Anzalone, of San Jose, Calif.; sons, Keith, of Grafton, Bruce, of Margate, Fla., and Thomas, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchidren and a brother, Lyndedn, of North Ridgeville.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 1985; and a brother, Arleigh, in 1987.  Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 pm Saturday at Norton Funeral Home, Wellington.  Services will be held at 2 pm. Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. Dana Welch officiating.  Burial will be in Penfield Cemetery.
Carole Schetter

BROWAND, LYNDEN  - (newspaper not given), Died May 20, 1996
Avid Bowler, Longtime Ridgeville Little League Coach
Lynden Browand, 79, of North Ridgeville died Monday at his daughter’s home in North Ridgeville after a two-month illness.  Born in Penfield Township, he lived in North Ridgeville the past 45 years.  He was a machinist at the Ridge Tool Co., in Elyria for more than 30 years, retiring in 1982.  An avid bowler, ht belonged to Young At Heart, Senior No-Tap and Summer Swinging Seniors bowling leagues, all at Center Ridge Lanes in North Ridgeville.  He also worked as a custodian at Center Ridge Lanes for more than 10 years, following his retirement.  Mr. Browand was a graduate of Penfield High School, where he had played basketball and was a pole vaulter.  During World War II, he served with the Army.  A member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in North Ridgeville, he was a former deacon.  He coached Little League baseball in North Ridgeville for may years and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers.  Survivors include daughters Eve Klift of Dallas, Virginia Errington of Oil City, Pa., and lynn Gardner of North Ridgeville; a son, Robert of Katy, Texas, 13 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; and dear friend, Nina Parks of Avon.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina (nee Bailey), in 1984; and brothers Blake and Arleigh.  Friends may call 6-9 pm Wednesday in the Bogner-Busch Family Chapel, 36403 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, where services will be at 10:30 am.Thursday.  The Rev. Frank Banfill of the North Ridgeville Baptist Church, will officiate.  Burial will be in the North Ridgeville Cemetery.  Memorials may be made to New Life Harvest Life Bereavement, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria.  
Carole Schetter

BROWAND, NINA nee BAILEY -   (Death notice, newspaper not given), 19 September 1984
Nina (nee Bailey) 62, of North Ridgeville.  She is survived by her husband, Lynden (Lynn), daughters Mrs. Eva Clift, Mrs. Virginia Errington, Mrs. Lynn Higgins, a son Robert and a brother.  Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 pm today at the Bogner Funeral Home, North Ridgeville.  Funeral services will be at 11 am Friday in the First Congregational United Church of Christ.  Burial will be in the North Ridgeville Cemetery.
Carole Schetter

BROWN, A.
Saturday, Feb 6, 1892 - Vermillion
Last Wednesday evening the entire community was shocked by the report that A. Brown, the drayman here, was dead. He was carrying the trunk from the house of Miss Green to his wagon, when he probably slipped, and in trying to save himself, his neck was dislocated at the first joint, causing instant death. Mr. Brown was a native of Vermillion and had spent his life here. He was born November 11, 1853, and was married to Miss Linkembach in 1876 and died January 20, 1892, leaving his wife and four children (3 girls and 1 boy). The funeral was one of the largest ever held here, and was attended by the K.O.T. M. of which he was a member. About one hundred knights were in line.  Delegations from Huron, Amherst and Birmingham were present.  The members of relief fire company also attended in a body. The services, conducted by Rev. Klahols of Huron, pastor of the German Evangelical Church was assisted by Rev. C. L. Hamlin were held in the Congregational Church which was filled to its upmost capacity, about six hundred being present, and many went away without gaining admission. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.
Abstracted by Norma Karter (Elyria newspaper lookups)

BROWN, Raymond D.  -  Pueblo Chieftan  May 2, 1961 -  Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado
Raymond J Brown, 64 of 726 Elmhurst died Tuesday of a heart ailment which forced his retirement five years ago from the Pueblo Plant of Colorado Fuel and Iron Corp.  Mr. Brown was a native of Elyria, Ohio, and moved to Pueblo 52 years ago. He was charging machine operator in the open hearth at the time of his retirement.  He had worked in the department since 1917. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Ann K. Brown; a son, Wesley Brown, and a sister Mrs. Florence Morris, all of Pueblo.  Five grandchildren also survive. Time of services will be announced by the George F. McCarthy Funeral Home.  (note: My Grandfather's parents were John N Brown and Carrie Eigner Brown.)
Bev Catalano

BUCHS, Keith  -  (©The Morning Journal 2000, May 19, 2000)
HENRIETTA TOWNSHIP -- Keith ''K.C.'' Buchs, 78, of Henrietta Township, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, as the result of a farm accident at his home. He was born June 1, 1921, in Henrietta Township, and lived there all his life. He graduated from Henrietta High School in 1940 and served four years in the U.S. Navy, participating in the Normandy invasion of Europe. Buchs, a plumber, was employed by T.O. Murphy Co. before serving in the Navy and later was employed by the Northern Ohio Builders Association and Jakmas Plumbing and Heating. He, his wife, Ginny, and their family spent a year abroad in Lebanon as a part of C.R.O.P. and Church World Service. Buchs served as a Henrietta Township trustee and as the township's representative on the Citizen Ambulance Service. He was a member of Henrietta United Methodist Church and held church committee positions. He was a member also of the U.S. Navy LST Association, Gibson Lodge 301 Free and Accepted Masons, Wakeman Chapter 177 Royal Arch Masons, Halcyon Chapter 347 Order of the Eastern Star, Henrietta Grange and Lorain County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed farming, canoeing, camping, golf and fishing, and was a snow skier when he was in his 50s.   Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Virginia (nee Angersbach); daughter, Dawn M. Cornwell of Henrietta Township; sons Timothy K. Buchs of Henrietta Township and Terry W. Buchs of Florence Township; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother, Bernie Buchs of Henrietta Township; sisters Lenore Pogan of Wadsworth and Helen Budweg of Henrietta; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceeded in death by his first wife, Frances (nee Angersbach); brother, James, in 1997; and parents, Harold and Flossie (nee Kropf) Buchs.   Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gerber-Smith Funeral Home, 16 Cooper St., Wakeman, where Gibson Lodge 301 F.&A.M. will hold a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Henrietta United Church of Christ, 52148 SR 113, with the Rev. James Greenawalt, pastor, and the Rev. Jeffery Gindlesberger officiating. Graveside services and burial with military honors will follow in Birmingham Cemetery.