Lorain County Obituaries
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CAMPBELL, Mary Ann
Lorain
County Reporter Saturday
March 12, 1892
Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell, died at the home of
her niece, Mrs. L. W. Drake, Saturday, March 5, aged 85 years. The remains were
taken to Berlinville, Erie County for burial.
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CHILDS, Mrs
Lorain County
Reporter, Saturday
April 16, 1892
Mrs. John Childs died at her home here Thursday, April 14, 1892,. aged 74 years. Her death was sudden, although she had
[the word been is missing in the article] in failing health for some time.
The funeral services were held this afternoon at the home, Rev. E. E. Williams,
officiating. She was a member of the Congregational church and a very
exemplary woman, highly regarded by the people here, among whom she had lived
almost the whole of her life time. The surviving members of her family
are Mrs. D. M. Clark and Mrs. P.W. Sampsell.
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CLARK, Mrs. Orison
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday
Feb 27, 1892
Mrs.
Orison Clark died on Thursday, February 25th at the home of her son
C. B. Clark, 66 middle avenue, aged 87 years. The funeral services will be held
at the house on Saturday, Rev. F. C. Eldred officiating.
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CONLEY, Ray W.
(From Lorain Morning Journal - June 18, 1998)
Ray W. Conley, 68, passed away yesterday at the Hospice of St Joseph in Lorain after a 9 month illness.
Mr. Conley was born in Salyersville (Magoffin
County) Kentucky onNovember 5, 1929 and had been a resident of Lorain
for many years. He was a veteran of the U S Army, serving in Korea. He
had been employed as a riggor at U S Steel, retiring in 1989. He was an avid NASCAR fan and had raced during the
1950's at theLorain County Speedway. He also enjoyed furniture
refinishing which he performed for area stores as well as for the
public. Survivors include his wife Mary Lou (nee Ardo) and
daughters Lois Dora of California, Kimberly White and Mrs. Ken (Pamela)
Krafczinski of Lorain and Mrs.William (Lynn) Sturgill of Wellington and
by sons Mark J. and Leslie R. Conley both of Lorain and Dennis A.
Conley of Norfolk, Virginia; a brother Roy H. Conley of Lorain and
several grandchildren and 2 great-grandchilren. He was preceded in death by his parents Jesse F.
Conley in 1963 and Chrystal (nee Lemaster) Conley in 1978 and brothers
John Henry Conley in 1966 and Challis P. Conley in 1978 and a grandson. The family will receive friends at Richard Reidy
Home for Funerals, 1783 E. 31st Street in Lorain tomorrow (Friday) from
2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00. Services will be on Saturday in the
funeral home at 10:00 am with the Rev. Orne D. Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery.
Joseph F
Conley
CONRAD, Lena nee Reichert (1876-1942)
LORAIN RESIDENT 45 YEARS, DEAD
Mrs. Conrad Succumbs After Illness
Mrs. Lena Conrad, 65, 1857 Lexington Ave died at 5:15
pm yesterday at the home of her daughter Irene Bremer 1014 W. 11th Street
after a five week illness. A native of Weston Ohio, Mrs. Conrad has been
a Lorain resident for the past 45 years. She was affiliated
with St. Joseph Church and a member of Parish Circle #1.
Besides Mrs. Bremer, she is survived by two other
daughters, Mrs. Joseph Beckler, and Mrs. Frank Foley, a son Alvin Conrad,
all of Lorain; four brothers, John Reichert, Lorain; Charles Reichert,
Elyria, Frank of Bowling Green, and Joseph of Weston, and 11 grandchildren. The body is at the home of Mrs. Bremer, 1014
W 11th Street where funeral services will be held at 9 am Friday
Rev Fr. Jerome Rohner will officiate at funeral services at 9:30 am at
St. Joseph Church followed by burial in Calvary cemetery under the direction
of the Reidy Scanlan Co.
Maureen
CONRAD, William (1874-1918)
From "The Lorain Times Herald" Friday May 10th
1918
W. CONRAD LONG HERE SUCCUMBS
William Conrad, 44 yrs old, for 25 years a resident
of Lorain and an employee of the National Tube Co since it's operation
in this city, died at 7:00 Thursday evening after an illness of 7 weeks
with tuberculosis of the throat. He had been in ill health for three
years. Mr. Conrad was born in Hessen Germany in 1875 coming to America
at the age of 16 and locating in Johnstown PA where he was employed in
the steel mills. He came to Lorain in 1892.
In 1902 he was married to Miss
Lena Reichert of Lorain who survives him together with three daughters,
Irene, Fredrica, and Leona and one son Alvin, all of Lorain. He is
also survived by one brother, Jacob, Johnstown PA and his parents, three
brothers and one sister in Germany.
Mr. Conrad was widely known throughout
the city and was a member of the Eagles Lodge, the Royal Arcanium, and
the German Band. Funeral services will be held Monday
at 8:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Church. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
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Obituary from the "Lorain Daily News" Moday May 13th,
1918
The funeral of William Conrad took place this morning
from St. Joseph R.C. Church. Rev Fr. Reichlin officiating. Reichlin,
Reidy and Scanlan were in charge of the burial which occurred in Calvary
Cemetery.
Maureen
COOK, David
II
David Cook II, 81, of Elyria, died today
March 26, 1908 at his home. Mr Cook
was born in Bavaria on July 7, 1826 a son of David and Catherine Cook and
immigrated to this country making his home in Amherst Twp for many years before moving to
Elyria.
He is survived by his son Henry John Cook
of Elyria and by daughters Caroline Cook of
Elyria, Mrs Lena "Lottie"
Murdock of Cleveland and Mrs Katherine "Katie" Cook of
Elyria. He was preceded in death by
his wife Elizabeth "Carrie" (nee Bauer) Cook and twin sons
Charles and John Cook. Burial took place in St Mary's Cemetery in Elyria.
Joseph F.
Conley
COOKSEY, TRACEY LYNN Moran , Elyria Chronicle Telegram-
Tracey Lynn Cooksey (nee Moran), 36, of Elyria, died
Saturday May 18, 2002, at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria after an
apparent heart attack. Born in Amherst, she was raised in Lorain, where
she graduated from Southview High School in the class of 1983. She attended
Lorain Community College and had been a resident of Elyria for the past
13 years. She worked for McDonald's Corporation in Westlake as a restaurant
manager for 13 years.
Mrs. Cooksey was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church
in Amherst, where she was active with school fund-raising and helping with
her daughter's class activities. She enjoyed crafts, baking and helping
and encouraging others.
Survivors include her husband of 13 years, Brian;
daughters Taylor Lee and Peyton Leah, both at home; parents
Bill and Louise (nee Boughton) Moran; a brother Kirk
Fitch of Lorain; and sisters Karen Chawansky of Sheffield Lake and Barbara
Marshall of LaGrange. She was preceded in death by her sister Laurie Moran,
in 1982.
Friends may call 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 Tuesday at Hempel
Fineral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst
Township. Memorial may be made to Taylor and Peyton
Cooksey Fund, in care of First Merit Bank.
Louise Moran
CRAFTS, newborn
Saturday, Jan 16, 1892 Lorain County Reporter
A child of Matt Crafts, aged 11 days died
Thursday. The funeral will be held this (Saturday) at St.
Joseph’s church.
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CROCKER, Mrs. Ruth Story
Saturday
Feb 27, 1892, Lorain County Reporter, North Amherst
Mrs.
Ruth Story Crocker, mother of Mrs. Clements of this place and Spencer Crocker of Berea met with an accident Saturday, February 20th that
terminated with her death on Monday, February 22nd. She had
been visiting in Amherst and was returning to Berea. When the train had
stopped or nearly stopped at the Tatter Depot, Mrs. Crocker got off the car and
in some way she fell under the wheels of the car which mangled her limbs so
badly that one was amputated at the right knee and toes of the left foot. She
did not recover much after the operation, and died apparently without much
suffering. Her remains were brought to North Amherst for burial and the funeral
service was held at the Congregational Church, Wednesday, Feb 25th
Rev P.E. Harding officiating. She was born in Chautaugua County, New
York. Jan 29, 1824, was married to Lorenzo Crocker Madison, Lake
County, O [hio], July 13, 1843 and came to Amherst Sept 3, 1844. Four
children were born to them, one dying
in infancy. She was a member of the Baptist church uniting with the
North Amherst Church by letter. She resided in North Amherst since the
time she came here to
her death excepting about two years.
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CULLINS, Mrs Nelda or Nelta
Jan
2, 1892 Lorain County ReporterMrs. Nella (or Nelda?) Cullins, wife of J. Cullins died Wednesday, Dec 30, 1891 aged
35 years and was buried from St. Mary’s Church Friday January 1. Her
husband and 4 children survivie her. She was an estimable woman and was
held in high esteem by a large circle of friends here. Her funeral was
largely attended.
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CURRANS, William
Jan
15, 1892 Lorain County Reporter
Wm. Currans, an inmate of the county
infirmary for the past ten years, died at that institution Sunday, aged about
80 years. His brother and daughter came here to take charge of the burial,
which occurred in Sheffield. He was formerly a lake captain and at one
time had some property.
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CYPRUS, ELIZABETH
ENJOYED LACE MAKING
- Lorain Journal-April
27, 1998
Elizabeth Cyprus (nee Kosztyu), 96, of Lorain, died
Monday April 27, 1998, at Amherst Manor Nursing Home,
following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 4, 1902
in Lorain and had been a life-long area resident. Mrs. Cyprus worked
for the Board of Education, retiring in 1967. She was a member of St. Michael
Byzantine Rite Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening, walking and tatting,
a form of lace making.
Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Helene Weber
and Mrs. Jean O'Keefe, both of Lorain; nine grandchildren
and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death
by her husband, John "Cyp" in 1969; son Richard in 1991;
sister, Helen Boughton in 1994; parents Andrew and
Barbara (Szucs) Kosztyu; and one granddaughter.
Friends may call Tuesday from 6 to 9 at the John J.
Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3324 Broadway, Lorain, where a Parastas
service will be Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. Divine Liturgy
at St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, Reeves Avenue and Meister
Road, Lorain. The Rev. James Batcha, pastor, will officiate. Burial will
be in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.
Louise Moran
CYPRUS, RICHARD JOHN
- Chronicle Telegram, May 21, 1991
Richard John Cyprus, 64, former owner/operator of
Cyprus Sands Resort, Vermilion, died Monday at his home
in Elyria after a long illness. Born in Detroit, he
lived most of his life in Elyria. Mr. Cyprus retired on disability in 1987
after 13 years with Empire Springs, Elyria, where was plant manager. He
previously worked 11 years as a process engineer for Thew Shovel,
Lorain. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and member of Abundant
Life Church, Elyria.
Survivors include his fiancee, Barbara Duke of Elyria;
a son Richard J. Jr. of El Cajon, Calif.; daughters, Rhonda Hand of Marion,
Ind., Lana Cyprus and Laurie Seabold, both of El Cajon, and Mona Thomas
of Elyria; nine grand-children; his mother, Elizabeth of Lorain; and sisters
Helene Weber and Jean O'Keefe, both of Lorain. His father, John, preceded
him in death. Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Wednesday
at Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria. Services will
be 1 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Rev. Paul Kearney officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Lorain.
Louise Moran