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Evelyn J. "Debby" Jeffords
Evelyn J. "Debby" Jeffords, 86 (nee Tennihill) of Amherst died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 at her home following a brief illness.
Mrs. Jeffords was born in Nelsonville, OH on February 2, 1922, the daughter of the late Myrtle E (nee Koon) Tennihill.
She was a homemaker that loved being with her family.
Mrs. Jeffords is survived by daughters Rebecca Milota of Amherst, Patricia A Weaver of Lorain, Nikki L. (Mark) Majcher of Lorain, son Ralph Jeffords of Lorain, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles H. "Jeff" Jeffords in 2001, a son Carl E Jeffords in 2004. brothers Ralph Tennihill, Jack Tennihill, Don Tennihill, sisters Jenny Lewis and JoEllen Grennell.
Friends may call Thursday, August 7, 2008 from 5-8 pm at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Funeral Services will be Friday, August 8, 2008 in the funeral home at 11:00 am with Sr. Catherine Romancik officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery, Amherst Township, OH.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905.
Charles F. Kleefeld
Charles F. Kleefeld , 90 of Lorain died Saturday Morning, March 29, 2008 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky following a long illness while in the company of his family.
Mr. Kleefeld was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 28, 1918, the son of the late Paul and Lottie (Frederick) Kleefeld. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1936 and attended Case Western Reserve University earning a degree in applied science.
He is a veteran of the US Army serving during WWII. He was a staff sergeant with the combat engineers. He received the EAME Theater Ribbon with two bronze stars and the American Theater Ribbon.
He was a member of Church of the Redeemer in Lorain, a member of the Vestry, Altar Guild and was an Eucharistic Minister visiting the elderly and the ill for communion.
Mr. Kleefeld's family moved to Lorain in 1920 and started the family business: Universal Cleaners. Mr. Kleefeld and his brother ran the business from 1946 until it sold in 1975.
He was past president of Lorain Exchange Club, a member of the Board of Directors for the Lorain Chamber of Commerce and hosted "Town Talk Forum" for three years. He also served as a Director of Northern Ohio Dry Cleaners Association.
Mr. Kleefeld was a member of Black River Lodge # 786 F & AM, 32 degree Mason, and past president of Lorain County Scottish Rite. He was past president and past secretary of Senior Fellowship Club and was well known for his involvement in the Lorain Community Hospital Follies from 1961-1996. He volunteered with the Lorain County Habitat for Humanity.
He is survived by his daughter Jean E Karnik of Lorain, granddaughter Kimberly (Troy) Brunner of Lorain, grandson Vincent F. Karnik, V of Amherst, great grandson Vincent F. Karnik, VI of Amherst, a great granddaughter Kylie E Brunner of Lorain and his brother Paul (Lois) Kleefeld of Elyria, one niece and two nephews.
Mr. Kleefeld was preceded in death by his wife Betty B. (nee Burgess) in 1983.
Friends may call Tuesday, April 1, 2008 from 4-7 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio. A Masonic Memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM by his lodge.
Funeral Services will be in the Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Ave., Lorain 44052 at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 2, 2008 with Rev. Stephen Sedgwick, rector, officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery, Amherst Township, with full military honors provided jointly by the American Legion Post 30 and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 451.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Redeemer 647 Reid Avenue Lorain, OH 44052 or Cleveland Clinic Foundation For Alzheimer's Research, 3050 Science Park Drive, AC 332, Beachwood, Ohio 44122.
Raymond N. Woodings
Raymond N. Woodings, 80 of Lorain died Friday, June 27, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Health Center in Lorain following a short illness.
Mr. Woodings was born in Washougal, WA on December 19, 1927, the son of the late Thomas and Mildred (nee Noderer) Woodings. He was a merchant marine and then enlisted in the US Army. He served in the 11th Airbourne and was stationed in occupied Japan.
Following 37 years of service, He retired as a chemical operator at B F Goodrich, nka Geon in Avon Lake.
Mr. Woodings is survived by sons Randy Woodings of Lorain, Bruce Woodings of Magnolia, TX., Jeffrey Woodings of Amherst, granddaughters Victoria Woodings of Houston, TX, Amanda Woodings of Lorain, Candance Woodings of Amherst, grandsons Matthew Woodings of Indianapolis, IN, Wesley Woodings of Amherst, a great grandson Drake Woodings of Indianapolis and a sister Betty Wurgler of Scio, OR.
He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline M. (nee Muir) Woodings in 2004, sisters Amelia Rodgers, Mary Burns, Doris Meyers, Elsie Kleir, brothers Thomas, Forrest, Joseph, and Donald Woodings.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, 44805 North Ridge Road, Amherst Twp, with Rev. Mark Pemberton, pastor of the Amherst United Church of Christ, officiating.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 43099 N. Ridge Road Elyria, OH 44035.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.
Jean E. Wilms
Jean E. Wilms, 92, (nee Koepke) of Lorain died Saturday, March 22, 2008 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Center in Lorain.
Mrs. Wilms was born in Lorain on October 6, 1915, and was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Lorain High School and in 1933 was selected as the Lorain High School Lilac Queen. The following year, she was selected as the Lorain Centennial Queen.
She was a retired accountant for the former Thew Shovel, retiring in 1965 after 25 years service.
In 1984, Mrs Wilms served as Honorary Queen for the Lorain Sesqui-Centennial Celebration. She was a member of the First Congregational Church in Lorain and was active in the Fellowship Club. She was a choir member, also. She served as the program chairperson for the AARP for 20 years. In February of 2008, Mrs. Wilms was honored as a Woman of Lorain by the Lakeland Women's Club.
Mrs. Wilms is survived by her son Stanley (Sandra) Pincura of Irvine, CA, granddaughter Susan Meyer of Blue Springs, MO, grandsons Stanley Pincura of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, Scott Pincura of Downington, PA, great grandchildren, Madison Meyer, Mallory Meyer, Samantha Pincura, Brady Pincura, MacKenzie Pincura, Caitlin Pincura, Tyler Pincura and a nephew James Koepke.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Pincura and her second husband Ernest Wilms.
At her request, there will be no public viewing or funeral service.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Rose Garden Fund at Lakeview Park, Carlisle Visitor's Center, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, Ohio 44050 or the Black River Historical Society, 309 West Fifth St., Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Maggie Wilcox
Maggie Wilcox, 60, (nee Jarrell) of Lorain died early Tuesday morning, January 29, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a long illness.
Mrs. Wilcox was born in Dana, KY on January 7, 1948, the daughter of the late Edward and Verlie (nee Kidd) Jarrell. She was a retired laundry supervisor at Marriott Residence Inn in Westlake, for 10 years.
She enjoyed caring for children, crossword puzzles and collecting dolls.
She was a member of Marriott's 700 Club.
Mrs. Wilcox is survived by her husband Ward Wilcox to whom she was married
on April 15, 1977. Also surviving is her daughter Verlina S. Jarrell of Columbus, son Dwight E. (Tracy) Jarrell of Teabury, KY, step son Ward J. (Leslie) Burnette of Lorain, grandchildren, Chris M. Neely, Jordan D. Jarrell, Jessica L. Jarrell, Jarred E. Jarrell, Kayleigh D. Snowden, sisters Lois (Leon) Cummins of Frankfort, KY., Ann (Everett) Cummins of Frankfort, KY., Emma (Ray) Case of Dana, KY., Stella (Jerry) Schultz of North Street, MI., Nellie (Mike) Hall of Printer, KY, brothers Kelly (Nancy) Jarrell of Wakeman, Wilford "Boot" (Connie) Jarrell of Dana, KY., Jim (Barb) Jarrell of Willard, and Bud Jarrell of Frankfort, KY and a special family friend, Joe Renaldo of Lorain.
She was also preceded in death by a brother Charles Jarrell.
Friends may call on Thursday evening, January 31, 2008 from 5 - 8 PM at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
A Memorial Service will be at 11:00 am on Friday, February 1, 2008 at the funeral home with Rev. Geneva Hedrick, assistant pastor of the Liberty in Jesus Church of Lorain.
William R. Ward
William R. Ward, 64 of Amherst died at Elyria Memorial Hospital Regional Medical Campus in Elyria on Thursday, March 20, 2008 following a long illness.
Mr. Ward was born in Elyria on October 10, 1943, the son of the late Alvin and Rose Marie (Kinter) Hellinger. He has lived in the northern Lorain County area all his life. He was a graduate of Lorain High School in the class of 1962.
He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Lorain, OH.
Mr. Ward retired as the plant manager at Heatseal Manufacturing in Garfield Heights in May 2005 after 15 years of service. He also worked for Baker Material Handling in Cleveland for 25 years.
He enjoyed his volunteer work in the Cardiac Rehab Unit at Community Health Partners as well as his regular volunteer work at the hospital. He was a former auxiliary policeman for the Avon Police Department.
Mr. Ward loved living near the lake, where he fished and boated. He was a devoted husband, loved being a Dad and especially enjoyed being Grandpa to his only granddaughter. He also enjoyed his several trips to Mexico.
He is survived by his wife of 44 years Kristine R. (nee Cooley) Ward, a daughter Amie M VanHove of Ashland, a son Daniel J Ward of Sheffield Lake, OH., granddaughter Kaci Ward of Sheffield Lake, sisters Valerie (Chris) Woods, Denise (Tomas) Serrano both of Lorain, a brother Alvin (Patricia) Hellinger of Lorain, several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He will be greatly missed by his special "buddy", his dog, Gus.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son William "Rusty" Ward in 1987.
Friends may call on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 9:30 AM in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 Erie Ave, Lorain, OH, with Rev. Joseph West will be the celebrant.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association, Northern Lake, 1689 E. 115 St. Cleveland, OH 44106.
