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Ruth A. Fortman
Ruth A. Fortman, 68, (nee Hoag) of Lorain died on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 at Community Health Partner's Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
Mrs. Fortman was born in Elyria, OH on April 26, 1940, the daughter of the late Robert A and Cora Luella (nee Huffman) Hoag. She was a homemaker and was a private duty caregiver for elderly and children.
She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed cooking, playing cards, picnics with her family and especially spending time with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Fortman is survived by daughters Juetta G Keener, Gwendolyn A (Gary Sr.) Howell both of Lorain, son Floyd L " Tuffy" (Pamela) Phillips, Jr. of Vermilion, grandchildren Erica N. Keener, Joshua S. Keener, Christopher D. Phillips, Gary B. Howell, Jr., Kristen L. Phillips, Grant M. Howell, Hunter Tice, Amelia Fortman, great grandchildren Michael J. Farley, Malachi T. McGookey, stepdaughter Melissa (Perry) Fortman, step- son Michael (Brandi) Fortman and her mother-in-law Cora Fortman of Amherst.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Fortman in 2002, a brother Robert Hoag and a sister Louise Dunfee.
Friends may call on Sunday, November 30, 2008 from 1-4 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain followed at 4:00 PM by a Celebration of Her Life in the funeral home.
Mary V. Frasca
Mary V. Frasca, age 100, (nee Marchello), died Tuesday, March 4, 2008 in Kingston of Vermilion.
She was born July 8, 1907 in Patti, Sicily. She has lived in Lorain since 1927.
A deeply loved and devoted mother, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, knitting, arts and crafts. She was a life member of Lorain Community Hospital Auxiliary, and a very active volunteer at the Palace Civic Center for many years.
Mary will be greatly missed by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Lou and Nick Connone of Naples Florida, and her son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Muriel (nee Holt) Frasca, of Springfield, Ohio, her grandchildren, Dale Connone, Christine Connone, Glenn Frasca and Michael Frasca, six great grandchildren and her many friends.
Her husband, Alfred Frasca, died in 1972. She was also preceded in death by twin brothers William and Thomas Marchello and an infant sister.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 11:00 AM in The Church of St. Peter, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, Ohio. Father Charles Henkle will be the celebrant. Burial will follow in Calvary cemetery, Lorain.
She will lay in state at the church for one hour prior to the Mass.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Lorain Palace Civic Center, 617 Broadway, Lorain, Ohio 44052 in her memory.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Dr. Robert Freedman
Dr. Robert Freedman, 84 of Lorain and Weston, Florida passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008.
Mr. Freedman is survived by his wife Lois Freedman, brother Gerald Freedman, son David Freedman, daughters Lisa Keating and Carol Fine, grandchildren Becca Keating, Jennie Fine, and Sarah Fine.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 1, 2008 at 1:00 P.M at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 W. 5th St., Lorain. Burial will follow at Salem cemetery in Sheffield.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to Agudath B'nai Israel, P.O. Box 3188, Lorain, Ohio 44052 or a charity of your choice.
Frances M. Greenwood
Frances M. Greenwood, 67, (nee Hayes) of Lorain died on Monday, July 21, 2008 at the New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness.
Mrs. Greenwood was born in Bellaire, Ohio on May 27, 1941, the daughter of Thomas and Alice Hayes (nee Wyeth). She is a graduate of Bellaire High School and moved to Lorain in 1976.
She was a homemaker that enjoyed shopping, flea markets, and garage sales.
She is survived by her husband Harry R. Greenwood, SR, a son Thomas N. Greenwood, Sr of Lorain, her father Thomas Hayes of Bellaire, granddaughter Alicia Garzia, grandson Thomas N. Greenwood, Jr and a great granddaughter Jade Garzia.
She was preceded in death by her son Harry R. Greenwood, Jr in 1986, her mother Alice Hayes, (nee Wyeth) and a sister Mary Margaret Hodorski.
Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at 1:00 PM in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.
Sophia D. Herman
Sophia D. (nee Leska) Herman, 91, of Lorain, died Sunday, March, 2, 2008 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness.
She was born in Lorain on May 10, 1916 and was a life long resident. She had been employed for more than 20 years with the Reidy-Scanlan Company, both in the furniture store and the funeral home. She retired in the early 1990's.
Mrs. Herman was a member of Faith United Methodist Church in Lorain for over 60 years. She taught Sunday School for many years, and was a former member of it’s Sunago Group.
She loved being with her family.
Mrs. Herman is survived by her daughters Sandra Herman of Lorain, her primary caregiver and Gayle Myhrman of Amherst Township, grandchildren Debra Contreras, Lynette Ruddy, Michael Myhrman, Traci Abrahamowicz, Karen Guerin, Kevin Marsh, Nancy Schnieder, David Marsh, Diane Lassiter, 2 surviving Nephews,18 great Grandchildren and 2 Great Great Grandchildren, and her sister Josephine Farkas of Avon.
She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell E. Herman in 1974 and a daughter Patricia M. Bayliss 2001, her parents John Leska & Dora (nee Wiezerbowski) Leska Rogalski, and sisters Genevieve Gutoski, and Irene Leska.
Friends may call at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 5th, Lorain, OH. 44052, on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm.
Funeral Services will be held at the funeral hme at 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 with the Rev. Darlene Robinson, Pastor of Faith United Methodist Church officiating.
Burial will be at Elmwood cemetery, Lorain.
The family suggest that memorials may be made to Lorain Faith United Methodist Church, 2201 Reid Ave. Lorain, or New Life Hospice , c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3600 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH. 44052.
Mary Ellen Bowers
Mary Ellen Bowers, 77 (nee Honkomp) died at her home in Lorain on Wednesday, November 5, 2008 following a long illness.
Mrs. Bowers was born in St Louis, MO on July 22, 1931, the daughter of the late Gerhardt and Catherine (nee Schwartz) Honkomp.
She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Lorain. She was a laborer at Gusdorf Manufacturing while living in St Louis, MO. She retired in 1993. While living in Lorain, she was employed by the Lorain Products.
Mrs. Bower enjoyed reading and spending time with her family & friends.
She is survived by daughters Gwendolyn L Logan of Austin, TX, Dolores R Farsetti of Lorain, Carolyn M Grace of Medina, Mary Jo Cortes of Lorain, Theresa L Fuwell, Ruth A Pliner both of St. Louis, MO, sons Robert L Bowers III of Huron, Raymond H Bowers, Jeffrey A Bowers both of St. Louis, MO, 24 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren, sisters Anna Ruth Clark, Caroline Manis both of St. Louis, MO.
A Memorial Mass will be Monday, November 10, 2008 at 10:00 AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, Lorain, OH, with Father Joseph West officiating.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the chapel at Sacred Heart cemetery, 980 Graham Rd, Florissant, MO 63031 with Rev. Robert Evans, pastor of the Our Lady of Presentation Catholic Church officiating.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, is handling arrangements in Ohio and the Baumann Colonial Chapel, 2504 Woodson Road, Overland, MO is handling the arrangements in Missouri.
Joan D. Owens
Joan D. Owens, 74, (nee Mehring), of Lorain died Saturday evening, September 6, 2008 at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness.
Mrs. Owens was born in Columbus, OH on March 26, 1934, the daughter of the late Mildred L. Bohach (nee Mehring). She moved to Lorain as a small child. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by daughters Brenda L. Walker, Cindy A. (Michael) Taylor both of Lorain, grandchildren, Justin M. Owens, Curtis M. Taylor, Odell J. Walker, Emmanuel W. Taylor, Anthony V. Walker, Cameron M. Taylor, Burgandy A. Taylor, 9 great grandchildren, a sister Regina Peak and several other loving family members.
Mrs. Owens is preceded in death by her husband Dallas Owens in 1972, a son David A. Owens, a brother Frank H. Mehring and her step father Joseph Bohach.
Friends may call Wednesday, September 10, 2008 from 2-4 & 6-until funeral time at 8:00 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio. Pastor Donald K. Young, pastor of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, will officiate.
Graveside committal services will be Friday, September 12, 2008 at 1:00 PM in the Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery, Amherst Township, OH.
Margaret E. Stevenson
Margaret E. Stevenson, 83, (nee Kocak) of Lorain died Sunday evening, March 30, 2008 at Kingston of Vermilion Nursing Home following a long illness.
Mrs. Stevenson was born in Lorain, OH on October 24, 1924, the daughter of the late John P. and Ellen (Wilson) Kocak. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain and a graduate of Lorain High School, class of 1942 B.
She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church Lorain.
Mrs. Stevenson began her career in banking after graduation from High School and spent more than 35 years in the industry. She started as a teller for the former Cleveland Trust Bank in Lorain, continued when the named changed to Central Bank and ended her career as a bank branch manager with the former Central Trust Bank. She received training at American Institute of Banking.
She loved her volunteer work with the Bingo games at Lorain Catholic High School and enjoyed trips to Vegas, Canada and Michigan casinos. She was an avid collector including stamps, coins, and Hummel Figurines.
Mrs. Stevenson is survived by a sister Dorothy K Roth of Amherst, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Stevenson in 1996.
Friends may call Wednesday, April 2, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.
Funeral services will be Thursday, April 3, 2008 at 9:30 am in the funeral home followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, OH, with Father Joseph West as celebrant.
Burial will be in Calvary cemetery Lorain, OH.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to St. Anthony's Building Fund 1305 Erie Ave. Lorain, Ohio 44052.
