Lorain County Obituaries

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GARMAN, LENA MAE (DAGUE),  -  (Newspaper not identified), 11 September 1988
Lena M. Garman, 72, formerly of Ohio 89, Jeromesville, died at Griffeth Nursing Home Sunday afternoon.
She was born on May 25, 1916 in Lorain County, the daughter of George and Clara Pelton Dague.  Mrs. Garman was a member of the Loudonville Christian Church.  She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Earl (Linda) Heifner of Jeromesville; 3 sons, Jerry and Allen of Jeromesville and David of Loudonville; 14 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; a sister, Celia VanWormer of Elyria and a brother, Morris Dague of Jeromesville.  Mrs. Garman was preceded in death by her husband, Lemoine in 1965.  Services will be held at the Fickes Fuenral Home in Jeromesville Thursday at 10 a.m. with Pastor Wilmer Ballou officiating.  Burial will be in the Jeromesville Cemetery.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday.  The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Jeromesville Volunteer Fire Dept.
Carole J. Schetter


GARMAN, LEMOYNE E.  Chronicle-Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, 4 January 1965
Funeral services for Lemoyne E. Garman, 51, of RD 1, Jeromesville, who died on Saturday will be tomorrow at 2 pm at the Fiches Funeral Home in Jeromesville.  The Rev. Ernest Miller will officiate.  Burial will be in Jeromesville.  Mr. Garman had been employed by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. for 23 years.  Surviving are his wife Lena (Dague) Garman, a daughter, Mrs. Earl (Linda) Heifner, Jeromesville; 2 sons, Jerry of Jeromesville and David Alan, at home; 3 grandchildren; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Garman; a sister, Mrs. Catherine Shearer, RD West Salem and 3 brothers, Ernest of Jeromesville, William of Nova and Chester of Ashland.  Friends will be received at the funeral home this evening, 7 to 9 pm  (Note: I have 3 sons, Jerry, David AND Alan—see wife’s obituary)

Carole J. Schetter

GATES, Cyril A.
AVON - Cyril A. Gates, 77, of 37065 Colorado Ave., a World War I Army veteran, died in St. Joseph Hospital yesterday after a long illness. A life-long resident of Avon, he owned and operated a tavern for 20 years, and then a delicatessen for 15 years, before retiring. Surviving are a son, Robert, and a brother, William, Avon; one grandchild. Friends may call in the Burmeister Avon Lake Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in St. Mary Church, Avon, with the Rev. Joseph Foster, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Avon. (1970)

Liisa Penner

GATES, Gerves P.
AVON LAKE — Gerves P. Gates, 83, a lifelong Avon Lake resident, died yesterday at St. John Westshore Hospital after an illness of two months. Gates was a mechanic at Joyce Buick in Lorain before retiring. He was a member of St. Mary Church, Avon, and the Holy Name Society.  Surviving are his wife, Molly; son, Larry, of Avon Lake; daughter, Mrs. Elaine Dieterich, of Avon Lake; and five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Friends may call tonight, 7 to 9, tomorrow, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Burmeister Avon Lake Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Belden Road. Funeral Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Church, with the Rev. Arthur Egan, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery, Avon. (d. August 11, 1982)
Liisa Penner

GATES, Lawrence
AVON LAKE – Lawrence Gates, 90, of 699 Center Rd., a retired farmer, died yesterday at his home after a four-month illness. He was born in Avon Lake and had spent his life there. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Avon, and of the Lorain County Grape Growers Association. Mr. Gates is survived by a son, Gervis of Avon Lake; a sister, Mrs. Mary Heider, Avon; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at the Burmeister Funeral Home, 163 Avon Belden Rd. Services will be held at St. Mary’s Church on Saturday at 9 a.m. with Rev. Fr. Paul Seikel officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery. (March 19, 1959)

Liisa Penner

GATES, William
AVON — William Gates, 75, of 36955 Orchard St., Avon, former mayor of Avon from 1956 to 1958, died yesterday in St. Joseph Hospital, Lorain, following a brief illness. A life long resident of Avon, he was a former employe of the Grant Photo Co., Lakewood for 34 years, and former employe of Avon School System from 1961 to 1964. Prior to being elected mayor, he served as acting mayor of the city from 1953 to 1955. He was also president of the Council from 1958 to 1960 and had served as a councilman in 1949.   He was a member of St. Mary Church, the Holy Name Society and the 50 and Up Club of which he was treasurer. Surviving are his wife, Marie; a daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Kohls, Avon; two sons, George, Avon and Brother William of Holy Cross Brothers, now serving in Ghana, Africa; six grandchildren. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. (d. Sept. 6, 1973)

Liisa Penner

GAWN,  Harry  - Lorain - THE LORAIN TIMES-HERALD, Tuesday, Nov 9, 1909
"Harry Gawn, Ex-merchant and a Resident Here all his Life, Dead" Passes Away after an Illness of Nearly Three Years--funeral Thursday. Harry gawn, on of the best know young men of this city, died at the home of his aunt, Mrs. D. E. Duden, shortly before 6 o'clock last evening after suffering for several years with a complication of diseases. Mr. Gawn had been confined to his bed for 21 months and prior to taking to his bed had been in ill health.  For a long time his condition had been grave and there was no hope for his recovery. Last night the end came peacefully. On account of ill health, Mr. Gawn was complelled three years ago to sell out of his interest in the grocery business of Regan and Gawn and to retire from active business pursuits. For a time there was a slight improvement but his health began to fail and a large part of the intervening thime he spent at his home on East Erie Avenue. The deceased was born in Lorain and lived here all of his life.  He attended the Lorain High School but did not graduate. When very young, e with his sister, Mrs. W. B. Todd, took up their home with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Gawn, their uncle and aunt and Mr. Gawn had made his home with his aunt, now Mrs. D. E. Duden, all of his life until his marriage, when he moved into his own home next door. After leaving school he entered the grocery business with Charles Nichols under the name of Nichols and Gawn.  Later Mr. Nichols sold his holdings to James Reagan and the buiness was operated under the name of Reagan and Gawn. About three years ago ill health prevented Mr. Gawn from attending to his business affairs and he retired from the business which he had helped build up and spent the intervening period in retirement in his home. Mr. Gawn is survived by his wife and two children, a daughter, Elma, age 8 and a son Samuel, know as "Dick", age 3.  He is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Amelia Faragher, four brothers, Chalres, Theron, Bert and Dr. J. L.Faragher, and three  sisters, Mrs. Crehore, Mrs. A. Cameron and Mrs. W. B. Todd, and his aunt, Mrs. D. E. Duden, with whom he had made a large part of his life. The deceased was a member of the local Masonic Lodge and of the Forest City Commandery of the Knights of Templar. He was also a member of <sic>.   Arrangements for the funeral service have not been fully completed. The funeral will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home and will be entirely Masonic in its character. Rev. W. H. Maughiman, of the Gawn Methodist Church, will offer a prayer and the remainder of the services will be conducted by the Forest City Commandery, #40, Knight Templar, of Cleveland. The Elyria commandery will also be in attendance as will the members of the other Masonic bodies of this city. The local blude lodge will act as escort. Interment will take place at Elmwood Cemetery.

Stewart J.A.Woolever Jr


GERSTENBERGER, Henry -  The Morning Journal 2001, August 17, 2001)
AMHERST -- Henry L. Gerstenberger, 89, of Amherst, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001, at Community Health Partners, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Gerstenberger was born Nov. 10, 1911, in Cleveland. He was raised in Cleveland and moved to Amherst when he was 16, graduating from Amherst High School in 1931. He lived in the Cleveland area from 1938 until 1994, when he returned to Amherst.  He and his father owned Gerstenberger & Son Hardware Store in downtown Amherst from 1929 to 1938, located originally on Park Avenue where Dr. Stan Lutz Optometry office is now. Gerstenberger was employed by Howe Mfg. and George D. Miller Mfg. before establishing his own machine tool and die company in Cleveland. The company made parts for fighter planes during World War II, operating from 1942 until its sale to Gray Industries in 1973. Gerstenberger was employed by Gray from then until his retirement in 1997. He coached Little League baseball and was an avid golfer and a 56-year member of John W. Barkley Masonic Lodge 621, Cleveland.  Survivors include his wife, Valerie (nee Jenkins); son, Henry L. Gerstenberger Jr. of Macedonia, Ohio; daughter, Anita Neuhauser of Las Vegas, Nev.; and three grandsons and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 50 years, Geraldine (nee Deuker), in 1992; his parents, Henry L. and Sadie (nee Scherrer) Gerstenberger; and sister, Clara Rose Gerstenberger.  Friends may call Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst, with Masonic services at 8 p.m. by Lodge 621. Services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Bill Sieth will officiate. Burial will be in Lutheran Memorial Park, Hinckley. Memorial contributions may be made to Animal Protective League of Lorain County, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria 44035; or John W. Barkley Masonic Lodge 621, c/o Robert Hubert, 2176 McKinley Ave., Lakewood 44107-5452. 
Hart Smith

GIBSON, John -  Saturday Feb 6, 1892
John Gibson, a former resident of Elyria, died at Columbus Saturday, Jan 30, aged 30 years. He leaves a young wife, their marriage having occurred only three months previously. Deceased was a brother of Mrs. C. S. Johnson and Mrs. E. C. Manter of this place.

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GILSON,  AGNES  -  Toledo Blade, December 22, 1926  page 32
Agnes Gilson nee Wood, born October 31, 1860 Handley, Cheshire, England, daughter of Henry Wood and Mary Ann Chadderton, wife of Alfred Gilson.
Gilson --- Agnes C. widow of the late Alfred D. Gilson on Tuesday Dec. 21, at her residence 2024 Glenwood Ave. age 66 years.  Services at the above residence Friday at 2 PM  Interment Forest cemetery. Ira Garner, mortician.

Sari Anna

GILSON, Alfred  - from the "Toledo News - Bee"  Saturday, September 16, 1911 -  Page 10
Alfred Darwin Gilson, born March 22, 1853 at Rockford, Boone County, Illinois (Alfred was the son of Eli Darwin Gilson and Sarah Ann Millard Gilson. His wife was Agnes Chadderton Wood
daughter of Henry Wood.)
 STRICKEN BY DEATH
Stricken suddenly with heart failure while standing at Superior and Washington streets Saturday morning, Alfred W. Gilson, 50, of 415 Nebraska Avenue, died before medical aid could reach him.
Besides his wife he is survived by three sons and a daughter. Interment Forest Cemetery.

Sari Anna

GILSON, Richard
Richard D. Gilson, born 1847, Wellington, Lorain County, Ohio (Richard was the son of Eli Darwin Gilson and Sarah Ann Millard Gilson)
DIED - Gilson -- Richard D., Thursday Sept 26, 1912, at family residence,  21 16th St. aged 54 years.
Funeral service Saturday, Sept. 28, 1912, at residence at 2 p.m. Friends invited. Interment at Forest cemetery.
Sari Anna


GILSON, Sarah Ann
Sarah Ann Gilson nee Millard, born January 2, 1831, in New York.
(1)Obituary, Toledo Blade, June 27, 1914   page 20
Gilson, Sarah A. age 83 years. Friday June 26, 1914.  Funeral at 9:30 AM Monday at her late residence, 1311 Erie Street.  Burial at Brighton, Ohio.  Mrs. Gilson is survived by two daughters.  Mrs. Mina R. Battle and Mrs. Oscar Sabin and grandchildren.
(2)Obituary, Elyria Evening Telegraph, July 1, 1914 Mrs. Sarah Ann Gilson, who for many years was a resident of Brighton, died at her home in Toledo at 7 o'clock p.m. Friday June 26, aged 83 years and 6 months.  She was the mother of seven children,  of whom only two, Mrs. Mina Battle and Mrs Anna Sabin, are living.  The remains were brought on Monday afternoon to the Brighton Cemetery where after a short service, interment was made.

Sari Anna

GILSON, Sarah Matilda
Sarah Matilda Gilson nee Hart, born July 21, 1861 Athens, Michigan, died January 6, 1931 Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio (Sarah's father,George F. Hart, was one of the first school teachers in Penfield and she grew up in Penfield and Brighton)  Sarah married Richard D. Gilson son of Eli Darwin Gilson and Sarah Ann Millard.  
Newspaper (?) - no date
Old Toledo Resident Dies: Rites Thursday  -  Widow of R. D. Gilson Survived by Four Children
Mrs Sarah M. Gilson, 69, a resident of Toledo for more than 40 years, died Monday night in her home, 1721 Wildwood road, following a week's illness.   She was the widow of Richard D. Gilson, who was president of the Cloverleaf Creamery Co.   Surviving are two sons, Leon and Lawrence Gilson: Two daughters, Miss Maybelle Gilson and Mrs. Mildred Fauver, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Gill. Services will be at 2p.m. Thursday in the Ira Garner funeral home.

Sari Anna

GOATZ, George
George Goatz, 76, Vermilion, boat builder and fisherman, died last night in St. Joseph’s hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Sheffield where he lived until 1913 when he moved to Vermilion to engage in boat building and fishing.  Survivors are a nephew, Albert Goatz of Cleveland, and a niece, Catherine Goatz of Fairview village. Several other relatives also survive. The body will be at the Reichlin-Reidy-Scanlan Funeral home until Thursday when funeral services will be in St. Mary’s church, Avon, at 9 a. m., with Rev. George; Stuber, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Mary’s cemetery, Avon. (October, 1936) (Son of Joseph Goetz and Catherine Schmidt Goetz).

Liisa Penner

GOETZ, Robert
Robert Goetz, 58, life-long resident of Avon Lake was found dead in bed Saturday evening. Death was due to heart disease. He is survived by a brother George, Vermillon, and several other relatives. Funeral services were conducted in St. Mary’s church at Avon at 9:30 a. m., Monday, with the Rev. F.A. Haessler officiating. Interment was made in St. Mary’s cemetery in charge of Reichlin, Reidy, and Scanlan.   (January 1920) (Son of Joseph Goetz and Catherine Schmidt Goetz).

Liisa Penner

GOODRICH, Mrs. Lyman
Saturday Feb 6, 1892 North Amherst
Mrs. Lyman Goodrich died Tuesday, Feb 2 aged 57 years at her home in Brownhelm station. The funeral services were held Thursday and the remain were interred in the West Brownhelm cemetery.
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GOLLMAR, Catherine nee GLACE   Lorain Times Herald Feb 9, 1927
Former Lorain Resident Taken at Home of Son in Elyria
Mrs. C. G. Gollmar, former Lorain resident   died Tuesday morning at the home of her son, H. C. Gollmar, 1306 Lake Ave Elyria following a lengthy illness.  Mrs. Gollmar leaves her husband, C. G. Gollmar; two sons, William, and H.C. Gollmar of Elyria and two daughters, Mrs. John Neuman of Elyria and Mrs. H. H. Henes of Painesville. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. Mrs. Gollmar celebrated her fiftieth wedding anniversary last year.  She was a member of St. John’s Evangelical church, Lorain.”

 Maureen

 Elyria Board of Education, died yesterday at Methodist Home here following a years illness.  He lived at 715 Garford Ave.  Born in Medina June 17, 1894, he spent his early years in Lorain, attending the old Garden Ave school and graduating from Lorain High School.  First employment was at National Tube Co., in Lorain.  In 1911 he was in Elyria Foundry as pattern makers apprentice.  At the foundry, he was assistant general manager in 1940, succeeding his brother, the late W. F. Gollmar as vice president and general manager in 1947.  In 1955, he was appointed president.
He was elected to the board of directors of Elyria Memorial Hospital in 1958, president od YMCA, chairman of the board of directors of Elyria Savings and Trust Co, Frank S. Harmon Lodge, F&AM; Al Koran Shrine, Cleveland; Elyria Rotary; Elyria Chamber of Commerce; life member of St. John United Church of Christ, Lorain, where he was a Sunday School Superintendent and many years choir directors.  Surviving are his wife Meta M., to whom he was married 54 years’ a son Robert L, Elyria; five grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a brother, William F. Gollmar and three sisters, Carrie, Anna, and Thelma.  Services will be Monday at 1:30 pm at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Lorain, with the Rev Donald Yaekle officiating.  Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria.  Friends will be received 2-4 and 7-9 pm tomorrow in Harold Dicken Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to St. John’s United Church of Christ, Ried Ave and Seventh St. Lorain.”

 Maureen

GOLLMAR, Irma nee JACOBS  (1881-1962)  Lorain Journal April 30, 1962
“Mrs. Irma Gollmar, 81, of 1315 Lake Ave., died at 2:30 am today at her residence after a weeks illness.  Mrs. Gollmar, born in Lorain April 4, 1881, has been a resident here 43 years.  She was a member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Brethren Church Lorain and Sterling Circle Club Lorain. Her husband, W. F. Gollmar died 15 years ago.  Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Lionel Brashares of Florida; a son, Richard J. Gollmar of Elyria; four grandchildren.  Funeral services will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday  at Emmanuel Evangelica Brethren Church in Lorain.  Rev. Blake D. Wagner, pastor, will officiate.  Bural will be in Elmwood Cemetery Lorain.  Friends may call at Sudro-Curtis Home, 113 Second Street after 7 pm today.  The body will be taken to the church at 1 pm Wednesday to lie in state until time of funeral services.”

 Maureen

GOLLMAR, William F.  (1881-1947)  Lorain Journal Friday, January 17, 1947
Eyria- William F. Gollmar, 65, 1315 Lake Av, former Lorainite, for 39 years connected with the Elyria foundry division of the Industrial Brownhoist Corp, and its vice president and general manager for the past 20 years, died at his home at 10:30 pm yesterday after a heart attack. Gollmar, with his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. & Mrs. H. C. Gollmar, had attended a lecture at Elyria High school in the early evening.  After he returned home, he complained to his wife of illness and died shortly after he retired, according to members of the family. Gollmar had lived 22 years in Lorain, from the time he was 15 years old until about 1919, and he was employed at the American Shipbuilding Co. He had attained membership in the Emmanuel Evangelical United Brethren Church and was president of its board of trustees at the time of his death.  After a few years as a draftsman in Cleveland, Gollmar came to the Elyria foundry in 1908 as head of the pattern shop when the plant was owned by A. E. Taylor, Elyria.  Working his way up the growing plant, he became its vice president and general manager about 1920 when the foundry was purchased by the Industrial Brownhoist Corp Cleveland.
At the time of his death he was also a director of the Lorain Lumber Co., president and for many years a member of the Elyria city health board; member of the Lorain Masonic Lodge No. 552, Lorain Knight Templar and the Al Koran, Cleveland; member of the Elyria Rotary club and a former president of the Elyria Chamber of Commerce.  At the Elyria foundry, Gollmar was associated in its management for 34 years with his brother H. C. Gollmar, assistant manager.  Gollmar was born in Medina on June 29, 1881.  Surviving are his widow, Irma, two children, Richard, Elyria and Mrs. Magdaline Goacher, Oxford; the one brother and two sisters, Mrs. John Neuman, Creston, and Mrs Harvey Henes, Painesville; and three grandchildren.  The body is at the Sudro-Curtis funeral home until tomorrow noon when it will be taken to his residence.  The body will remain there until Sunday noon when it will be taken to Emmanuel Evangelical brethren church, Lorain for funeral services at 2:30 pm Sunday.  Rev W. H. Herkner, pastor will officiate.  Burial will be Monday in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.”

 Maureen

GOWE, W. L., The Elyria Republican, Thursday July 12, 1894
The funeral of our late citizen, Mr. W. L. Gowe, took place at the Baptist church on Saturday, and was well attended by the I.O.O.F. and other friends. The services were conducted in an impressive manner by Rev. E. E. Knapp, pastor of the deceased, the brethren taking charge of the ceremonies at the grave. The bereaved wife and daughter have the heartfelt sympathy of the whole community.
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GRAY, Charles S. ,  Former City GOP Chairman. 73, dies.  -   Lorain Journal, Sept. 19, 1938
Charles S. Gray Resided Here 50 Years
Charles S. Gray, 73, 221 W. 21st St., chairman of the Lorain Republican city central committee in 1934-35, died Saturday night at his home.  Gray was a resident of Lorain for 50 years, coming here from Pittsburgh.  He was a member of the 20th St. Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 552 and the B. of R.T., of which he was treasurer for a number of years.  He was a former conductor on the Lake Terminal railroad of the National Tube Co., retiring in 1921 after 35 years' service.  Survivors are his wife, Mamie, one daughter, Mrs. Howard Allen, Lorain, one grandchild, Gayle Allen; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Hamilton, Pittsburgh, and Mrs. Martha Wentz, Los Angeles, and one brother, E.R. Gray, Youngstown, O.  Private funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the home and public services at 2 p.m. at the 20th St. M.E. Church, with Rev. W.R. Bryenton, pastor, officiating.  Burial under direction of the Reichlin-Cooley funeral home, will be in Elmwood cemetery. Kathyborne@aol.com

GRAY, ROBERT F.  
Robert Gray, 38, Dies Suddenly at Lorain Dance, March 9, 1946. Heart Attach Fatal to Letter Carrier at K-C Hall. A Lorain mail carrier, Robert Forgan Gray, 38, 1215 10th St, died suddenly at 9:10 p.m. Saturday while dancing at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Broadway at 5th St. Coroner, S. C. Ward said death was due to a heart attack. A native of Lorain, Gray was employed as a letter carrier at the Lorain post office six years. He had a South Lorain route for the past four years. Active in sports until a few years ago, Gray was a graduate of Lorain High School with the class of 1925-A.  He was employed at the Lorain Hardware Co. 13 years and later at the City Hardware Co. for four years prior to becoming a letter carrier. He was a member of the National Association of Letter Carriers.  Surviving are his wife, Ruth; 2 daughters, Phyllis, 6; and Lois, 4; a son, James, 3; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray, Sr., in Lorain; three brothers, Duncan in Bay Village; Donald in Tokyo with the army, and Forbes at home. The body will remain at the George V. Schwartz home for funerals where services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. Harold Albert, pastor of the First Lutheran church, officiating. Employees of the post office will act as pallbearers. Burial will be in Ridgehill Cemetery.

 Phyllis Herbold, Wheaton, IL USA

GREEN, MINNIE  -  Wellington Enterprise , September 29, 1939
Obituary for Minnie Greene nee Wood, born March 15, 1866, Handley, Cheshire, England.
BELOVED WOMAN IS STRICKEN AT 73
Services for Mrs. George Green Scheduled for Saturday at 2:00
Mrs. Minnie Green, wife of George W. Greene, died at her home one-half mile west of Brighton at 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the age of 73 years, six months and 12 days.  She had been in poor health for a number of years; more seriously ill during the past few months and on last Friday became critically ill following a heart attack.  Mrs. Greene was born in Hanley, England, and came to the United States at the age of four. She became the bride of Mr. Greene in 1884 and to this union two children were born, G. Clement Greene, of Brighton, and Henry W., who passed away at the age of 15.  She was an active member of the Brighton M. E. church, serving faithfully in all its branches as long as her health permitted.  She also was a member of the order of Maccabees.    Survivors include her husband, son and four grandchildren.  Final rites will be held from the Brighton M. E. church Saturday at 2 o'clock under the direction of her pastor, the Rev. H. H. Patrick, Burial in charge of E. L. Sharp will be at Brighton.  The body will remain at the Sharp Funeral Home until Saturday.

Sari Anna

GREENICH, CORA MAE (nee SCHUMACHER), (from Elyria Chronicle) 
 Mrs Cora Mae Greenich, 73, of 149 Roosevelt Street died at Wooster Hospital at 10:40pm on  August 18, 1962 following a one week illness.   Mrs Greenich was born in Piqua, Ohio on May 16, 1889 and had been a resident of this city for many years.   She was a member of St Pauls United Church of Christ and the Elyria Eagles Auxillary.   She is survived by her husband Harold Ray Greenich; one son George Grenich of Washington,  D.C. and a daughter Mrs. Harriet D. Knipper of Elyria; one brother Ellwood Schumacher of Cadiz, Ohio  and sisters Mrs Christine "Christy" Keller of Marion, Ohio and Mrs Catherine Ansley of Mt. Gilead, Ohio.   She was preceded in death my her parents George Ellwood and Mary Ann (nee Belser)  Schumacher and sisters Margaret Schumacher and Henrietta Schumacher.   Friends may call at Reichin Funeral Home after 7:00pm today where funeral services will be  held at 2:00pm on Saturday with Rev Paul Kriete, pastor of St Pauls United Church of Christ, officiating.  Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Lorain.     
Joseph F Conley

GRESHEIMER, Edward -  Lorain County Reporter Saturday March 26, 1892
Edward Gresheimer, died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Gresheimer, Friday evening March 25th, 1892, of consumption, aged 29 years.  He was taken with a hemorrhage and died suddenly. He has been sick for seven or eight years. The funeral will be held at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, Sunday March 27, at 2 p.m.
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GRILLS, Mrs. Jessie  (nee WARD) -  The Chronicle-Telegram 6 Sep 1935  
Mrs. Jessie Grills, widow of the late Thomas Grills, died suddenly at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Youngless of  374 Columbus St., Wednesday at 10:15 p.m.  She was born in Canada, March 3, 1861, and lived in Elyria for eighteen years, coming from Canada.   Mrs. Grills is survived by her daughters, Mrs. Bertha Rosenthal and Mrs. Albert Youngless, of Elyria; Mrs. Arthur Horning, of Fremont; Mrs. Orrie Stanfield, of Oberlin; and son, Ervin Grills, of Norwalk; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Her sons, Arthur and Howard Grills, preceded her in death.   The body was taken from the Nichols Funeral Home to 250 Harrison street Friday morning, where services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the home of Mrs. Anna Grills Klassen. Burial will be in Ridgelawn cemetery.
Leslie Rodriguez  Aug 2007


Catherine Mezurek Grosptch Feb 19 1969Cleveland Press;  Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #114. Id#: 0527719
Grospitch. Catherine Grospitch (Mezurek), age 81, wife of the late Theodore, Sister of : Joseph Brandt of Brooklyn, Mich. Clara Lowery of Elyria, O.
former residence, 8436 Usher Rd., Olmsted Falls, St. Mary of The Falls Church
Al  Fulweber  

GRUGEL, Mrs
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday April 9, 1892, North Amherst 
Mrs. Grugel died Tuesday, April 5 at the home of her daughter, aged 78 years old, very suddenly of hemorrhage.  The funeral services were held from the Lutheran Church Thursday, Rev. Lienhardt officiating.  
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