PERKINS, Hattie
FUNERAL OF MISS HATTIE PERKINS - The Elyria Republican, 13 August 1896
Miss Hattie Perkins, daughter of Mr. H.E. Perkins, 125 Lake avenue, died August 4th, and the funeral services were held August 6th, the Rev. E.E. Knapp officiating. Deceased was twenty-five years old, was born in Elyria and in her youth lived ten years in North Ridgeville; with that exception had spent her life in Elyria. She was taken sick in Cleveland, where she was at work, was brought home and after two months' severe suffering passed away. 
Leslie Rodriguez, Aug 2007  

PERKINS, Orpha Ettie (1858-1912)  Amherst News October 12, 1912
Word was received her yesterday of the death of Miss Etta Perkins, a former resident of this place, which occurred Sunday evening at Norwalk at the home of E. R. Worthen.  Miss Perkins underwent an operation last spring and had never fully recovered.  Deceased was 54 years of age and resided here until the death of her parents several years ago.  Funeral services will be conducted at the Worthen home in Norwalk Wednesday afternoon after which the remains will be brought here in a social car and burial will be made at Cleveland Street Cemetery.  Miss Perkins was a member of the Elyria W.R.C. which order will attend the services in a body."
Lorain Journal  RECIEVES WORD OF DEATH OF NIECE
Mr. & Mrs. Jas. Porter of West 29th Street received word this morning announcing the death of Mr. Porter's niece, Miss Etta Perkins.  Miss Perkins passed away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Whorthen at Norwalk.  Funeral services will be held at the home of the deceased's sister Wednesday at 1:30.  Burial will be made at Amherst, the former home of Miss Perkins.  She was also a niece of Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Porter and Capt. & Mrs. Julian Porter of West Erie Ave and Capt.& Mrs. Alex Porter of Washington Ave."
 Maureen

PERRIN, Joe 
The Elyria Republican Newspaper May 6,1886
Died, on Friday, the 30th ult., Joe Perrin, aged 45 years. Joe was born in slavery, near Stanford, Southern Kentucky and remained a slave until the Union army passed through that section, when his master, observing that he was restless, said to him: “ If you want  to go to the d----d Yankees, go!” So, as Joe quaintly remarked, “I went!” He was at once engaged as a servant by Surgeon L. D. Griswold, and most faithfully discharged the duties required of him. When Surgeon Griswold resigned his office he took Joe with him to his home in Elyria, and he remained in his family about two years. He was a quiet and respected inmate of the household – ever ready to discharge his duties. During this time he attended school at Oberlin, where he learned to read and write and mastered elements of arithmetic etc. He joined the M.E. church and was a faithful and devoted Christian. Joe purchased a new farm near Sugar Ridge, built a house and barn and was making improvements at the time of his death. He was three times married. His last wife survives him. Farewell, loving and trustful Joe. He has gone to a blissful home where there is no distinction on account of color.
Submitted by Richard Kurish (no relationship)

PETERSON,  Julia
Lorian County Reporter - Saturday March 5, 1892
Died at Montesana, Wash., Feb 19, 1892, of consumption, Mrs. Julia Peterson, age 35 years, only daughter of J. H. Barnard, Esq. of Pittsfield. She leaves her aged father J. H. Barnard and one brother F. K. Barnard of Pittsfield to mourn her loss.
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PICKERING, Robert   The Chronicle Telegram (Elyria, OH) Tuesday, December 21, 1937
Avon Man Suffers Fatal Injuries, Condition of Wife Reported as "Critical"
Robert Pickering, 62, Avon truck farmer who was injured when his car skidded into a tree near his home yesterday, died at Elyria Memorial Hospital at 4:20 A.M. today.
His wife, Mabel Pickering, 58, who was riding with him, was reported to be in serious condition in the hospital here, suffering from a fractured left leg and lacerations on her head.  Mr.
Pickering received a severe head injury and a broken right leg. Deputy Sheriff John Hudak who investigated the accident, said the front end and right side of their car was badly smashed.  It is believed the couple were on their way to Elyria to do some Christmas shopping. The accident occurred on Detroit road a short distance from Case road in front of the home of E. M. Young.
Mr. Pickering's body was taken to the Pease Funeral Home at Dover today pending funeral arrangements. Besides his wife, he is survived by three children, Edwin, Carl [sic] and Mrs. Gordon Paddock, all of Cleveland; and by five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Anna Lieber of Avon; Mrs. Lynn [sic] Stuart of Lakewood; Mrs. Fred Demos [sic], Mrs. Lizzie Myers and Mrs. [sic] Clara Pickering, all of Florida, and Frank Pickering of Avon. Mrs. Lieber and Mrs. Stuart left last week for a visit in Florida it was reported.
(Note:  Mabel Pickering did not recover from her injuries and died January 31, 1938.  Rob and Mabel are buried in Avon Center Cemetery.)
 Richelle Emery

POMEROY, DR. John Wilson
Evening Telegram (Elyria, Ohio) , January 22, 1909
Former Elyria Physician Is No More
The many Elyria friends will be sorry to learn of the death of one of it’s former residents Dr. J. W. Pomeroy which occurred on Wednesday, at 6:30 o’clock at his late home in Kipton, the cause of his death being appendicitis.  Dr. Pomeroy has practiced medicine for twenty years except during the years 1901 to 1903, when he was located in Elyria.  He was a member of the Elyria lodge of Elks and the Maccabees and active in republican politics.  A wife and one son, William, are left to mourn.  The funeral services will be held on Saturday afternoon at the Disciple Church in Kipton.  Arrangements have been made for those in Elyria wishing to attend the funeral to have the Lake Shore train, No. 23, leaving Elyria at 11:40 stop at Kipton
Kathy Groner

POMEROY, Lena (nee BAYLESS)
Elyria Republican, The (Elyria, Ohio) April  8, 1909
Widow Of Dr. John W. Pomeroy has passed away at Kipton home.
Mrs. Lena Pomeroy died at her home in Kipton early Thursday morning following a general breakdown at the time of the death of her husband, Doctor, J. W. Pomeroy which occurred about six weeks ago. The Pomeroys were former residents  of Middle avenue and the untimely death of the devoted couple is the sole topic of conversation among the many friends who leaned of the death of Mrs. Pomeroy on Tuesday.  A son, William L. Pomeroy of Buffalo,  survives.
Kathy Groner

PORTER, Captain Alexander  (obituary from a Lorain newspaper.  Died Jan 4, 1919)
Alexander Porter, pioneer resident of the city, passed away at his residence 503 Washington Ave at 10 o'clock Saturday night following a short illness with paralysis.  The decedent had been in apparently good health despite his advanced age, until within four days prior to his death, when he was stricken with the affliction.  Captain Porter was born in Lorain in March 1844.  At the age of 13 years he entered the employ of one of the big lake steamship companies trading out of this port and followed the profession of seaman.  Prior to his marriage to Miss Susan Dorliska Freeman of LaGrange in 1871, he was given command of numerous other boats among which were "Three Brothers" and the "David Wallace". He retired from active sailing service 18 years ago taking up his residence on Washington Ave.  He was one of the most widely known residents of the community and witnessed Lorain's growth from the little village of Black River to the big steel industry city of the present day.  Fraternally he was affiliated with the F. & A.M. and the K.O.T.M. orders.  He was also a member of the Church of Christ and took an active part in the success of that organization until the infirmities of age restrained his activities.  He was a brother of the late Julian Porter of West Erie Ave Lorain and Samuel Porter of Grand Rapids Michigan, who was buried in Lorain December 24th.  Surviving Captain Porter are his widow, Susan, a niece, Sadie Porter at home, and two sisters, Mrs. George McConnell of Polk, O.  Funeral services in charge of Rev L. O. Newcomer will be conducted from the late residence at 2 Tuesday afternoon.  Members of the K.O.T.M. will serve as pallbearers and burial will be made in Elmwood.  Services at the cemetery will be in charge of the Masonic order."
Maureen

PORTER, Calista nee LAMPMAN  (1841-1885) Lorain Times April 22, 1885.
“Mrs. C. A. Porter, wife of Captain Ed Porter, was the eldest daughter of Mr. Mark Z. Lampman, well known as one of the early settlers of Lorain and for twenty five years, the Collector of Customs of this port.  Mrs. Porter has ever been noted in the community as a woman of warmest charitable impulses; her hand was ever active in deeds of kindness.  The M. E. Church was her choice, though not a member, and in its interests, she was very active.  As a member of its Ladies Aid Society, she was always at her post when able to attend.  As a neighbor, she was ready to answer every demand upon time and strength in care of need.  She was much of her time with her husband and son on the lake during the sailing season and many are the testimonies to her motherly attentions from the sailors who found in her when sick or disabled, a friend indeed.  Her illness was short, lasting from Sunday 10 pm April 5th to Thursday April 9th, 1885.  She was prostrated by a paralytic stroke and though conscious a part of the time, was unable to speak.  The funeral, which was largely attended, was conducted at the M.E Church Sunday morning April 12th.  Rev J. P. Mills officiating.   Text. Acts 9th 36-30.  She was buried at Amherst.  Mrs. Porter was born in Ridgeville September 22nd, 1841, and was consequently in her forty-fourth year of age.  She came to Lorain with her parents when about 12 years of age.  The community mourns her loss as of one much beloved.  Her husband and son have the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community.”
 Maureen

PORTER, Cora nee COLLARD (1871-1907)  -  Lorain Daily News Saturday January 19, 1907
Mrs. D.B. Porter died at 8:25 last night at her home at the corner of West Erie Ave and Hamilton Street.  The announcement of her death this morning was a great surprise to her many friends.  Death was due to an attack of pneumonia.  She had been ailing over a year with anemia, which developed about three weeks ago into pneumonia.  Although she had been very ill for weeks, it was thought that she was some what improved during the past few days and was on her way to recovery.  She was conscious to the very last, but fifteen minutes before death, her heart suddenly failed and despite all efforts she passed quietly away with her family and friends surrounding her bedside.  Funeral services, at which friends and the public may be present, will be held Monday evening at 7:30 at the family home.  These will be conducted by Rev. H.D. Sheldon and the Schwartz Sisters will sing.  Burial will take place Tuesday morning and will be private.  Interment will be in Elmwood cemetery.
Mrs. Porter was widely known in this city.  She was thirty-six years of age, was born in Saginaw Michigan and came here about 11 years ago.  She is survived by a son Samuel and Mr. Porter.  She was Miss Cora Collard and was well known in Saginaw.  Her father and mother, Mr. & Mrs Nelson Collard, two sisters, Mrs. William Kutten of this city and Mrs. Charles Johnson of Saginaw, two brothers, Nelson Collard of Saginaw, and William Collard of Arizona survive.  Mrs. Porter was a member of the Baptist church of Saginaw and while not a member of any local organization was widely known for her charitable work which she conducted in a quiet and unostentatious manner.  She made friends easily and kept them and her circle of aquaintances and friends were large."
 Maureen

PORTER, Devillo B. (1859-1911)  -  Lorain Times Herald November 9, 1911
Relatives in the city received a telegram last night announcing a decided change for the worse in the condition of D.B. Porter of Cleveland who has been seriously ill for the past several months.  Mr. Porter formerly lived in this city ant the corner of West Erie and Hamilton Aveand has many friends here.  Capt. Julian Porter, his uncle, returned from Cleveland this morning and said the...(illegible) that it was only a matter of a few hours and they could look for his death at any moment."
Lorain newspaper Friday, November 10, 1911
"Billy" Porter Dies at Cleveland after Lingering Illness.
Devillo "Billy" Porter, 52, a former well-known Lorain resident, died at the home of his sister, Mamie Doyle, 2206 E. 93rd Street, Cleveland shortly before midnight Thursday.  He was ill for more than three years, but it was not until three weeks ago that he suffered a third stroke of paralysis which caused him t be confined to his bed and hastened his death.   Mr. Porter formerly lived in Lorain at the corner of West Erie and Hamilton Ave.  His wife died four years ago.  His parents, Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Porter, of Cleveland, his sister, Mrs. John Doyle, and a brother (son) Samuel Porter, of Detroit, Michigan, survive him.  Funeral services will take place Sunday afternoon at one o'clock at the Doyle home.  The body will be shipped to Lorain, arriving at Elmwood cemetery at 4:15 o'clock.  Rev P. H. Harding of Amherst, will have charge of the services and the Wickens company will be in charge of the burial."
 Maureen

PORTER, Elizabeth nee MCURRY   (1856-1929) -  From Lorain newspaper Dec 4, 1929
Mrs. Elizabeth Porter, widow of the late Captain Julian "Dick" Porter and pioneer resident of Lorain for nearly half a century, died at her home, 1144 West Erie Ave early today following an illness of four months.  Mrs. Porter, in 1890, was married to Captain Porter, who was born in Lorain in 1844.  The marriage took place in Detroit, the couple moving to Lorain where they occupied the same house on West Erie Ave for nearly 50 years.  Captain Porter achieved a reputation as a daring lake skipper in the days when sailing vessels ruled the lakes.  His last charge was the "Three Brothers" which he owned.  It was one of the last and  most famous vessels on the lakes.  On many occasions, Mrs. Porter sailed the lakes with her husband and her knowledge of navigation was as great as many a sailor.  On at least two occasions, she narrowly escaped death during violent stors on the lakes.  It is recalled of Captain Porter that he had little use for steam vessels, clinging to sails until he retired to become harbormaster here, a position he held up until the time of his death.  Mrs. Porter was a pioneer member of St. Mary Church.  She was also affiliated with L.C.B.A. No 615; AOH auxiliary, No. 2 and the Lorain Sisterhood.  Surviving are five daughters,.  They are, Miss Mary E. Porter; Mrs. E.P. Reidy, Mrs. T.A. Peets, Mrs. A.J. Ginnane, and Mrs. Clarence P. Brown, all of Lorain.  Nine grandchildren also survive.  The body will be at the home of Mrs. Porter's daughter, Mrs. E. P. Reidy, 1156 8th Street.  Funeral arrangements, under the direction of Reichlin, Reidy Scanlan, will be announced tomorrow."
HUNDREDS ATTEND MRS. PORTERS RITES
 Several hundred friends and relatives turned out today to attend the last rites of Mrs. Elizabeth Porter, widow of the late Capt. Julian "Dick" Porter and pioneer resident of Lorain for nearly half a century, who died at her home 1144 West Erie Ave early Wednesday, following an illness of four months.  The services were held from St. Mary's Church, Rev J.J. Johnston, officiating, assisted by Rev J.J. Riedy, Immaculate Conception Church, Youngstown.  Mrs. Porter was a pioneer member of St. Mary Church.  Pallbearers were Capt Hugh J. Reilly, J.L. Martin, Dr. J.V. Ginnane, W.F. Burgett, John D. O'Keefe and Joseph Gable.  Interment was at Calvary cemetery under the direction of Reichlin, Reidy Scanlan."
Maureen

PORTER,  George Elmer  (1861-1925),   -  Lorain Times Herald Thurs Sept 10, 1925

POWELL, Calista nee PORTER (1889-1927)   -   Lorain Times Herald, Monday, February 14, 1927
"Mrs. Calista Powell, 38, a former resident of Lorain, died at City Hospital Cleveland Saturday following a short illness.  Mrs. Powell was born in Lorain and had lived here until recently.  She leaves her husband Burt Powell of Cleveland; two sisters, Mrs. Thomas W. Reed of Lorain, and Mrs. Lloyd Lawrence of Birmingham and a brother Merrill Porter of Toledo.  Mrs. Powell was the daughter of the late Elmer Porter of Lorain.  Funeral services will be conducted from the Wickens Memorial at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon.  The Rev. O Carl Lundholm pastor of the First Baptist Church will officiate.  Interment will be in the family lot in Elmwood Cemetery"
 Maureen