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Charles F. Zimmerman
Charles F. Zimmerman, 85 of Lorain died on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 at his home in Lorain after a long illness.
Mr. Zimmerman was born on October 31, 1919 in Lorain, OH and was a lifelong resident. He was a member of the Church On The North Coast.
He was a US Army veteran, serving during WW II. He was wounded in the Battle of Normandy and was awarded a Purple Heart. He also recieved the American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and a World War II Victory Medal.
Mr. Zimmerman was a life member of the D.A.V. Louis Paul Proy Post # 20 and a life member of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. He enjoyed working the Post Bingo games. He was a member of the DAV Post #20 Honor Guard for burial details for more than 20 years.
He was a retired machine operator from American Crucible. He retired in 1981 after 42 years service.
He enjoyed camping, traveling and his family.
He is survived by his wife Martha E. (nee Adam) Zimmerman, to whom he was married
on Nov. 2, 1946, daughter Maria I. Turoczi of Cleveland, 2 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, brother Alfred Zimmerman of Lorain and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
Mr. Zimmerman is preceded in death by his parents John and Lydia (nee Krebs) Zimmerman and 10 brothers and sisters.
Friends may call at Schwartz Spence Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio 44052 on Friday, June 17, 2005 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm.
Additional visitation will be Saturday, June 18, 2005 from 10:00 am until funeral time at 11:00 am at the Church On The North Coast, 4125 Leavitt Road, Lorain, Ohio. Pastor Louis Kayatin will officiate.
Charles F. Zimmerman will be buried at Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery in Amherst Twp., OH will full military honors provided by D.A.V. Louis Paul Proy Post # 20.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, c/o Community Health Partners Foundation, 3700 Kolbe Road, Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Ronald G. Zunt
Ronald G. Zunt, 67 of Grafton died on December 20, 2005 at his home unexpectedly.
Mr. Zunt was born in Vermilion, OH on June 23, 1938. He was a resident of the Lorain County area all his life. He was a US Navy veteran of the Korean era. He was a retired electronics technician with NASA with more than 20 years service. He was a member of the American Veterans Association.
He is survived by a daughter Rhonda M. Zunt of Lima, son Gerald L. Zunt, sisters Beverly C. Hupfer of Huron, Nadene Renner of Tulsa, OK and a granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his parents Marlo and Erma (nee Larock) Zunt.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Hume United Methodist Church, 5223 Norfolk St. Cridersville, OH 45806 on January 7, 2006 at 2:00 pm.
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 is handling the arrangements.
Gustav Adolph Binder
Gustav Adolph Binder, 96, of Lorain passed away on Saturday, April 28, 2007, at Community Health Partners regional Health Center in Lorain following a brief illness.
Mr. Binder was born in Lorain, OH on September 25, 1910. He was a lifelong resident. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church Lorain, OH. He was very active in the Church, held several positions and served on Church Council for many years.
He retired as the club manager at Saxon Club Lorain, Ohio following 35 of years. He also had worked for B & O Railroad, City Of Lorain and the Lorain Stove Works.
In addition to working there, Mr. Binder was a longtime member of the Saxon Club and served in several capacities and offices.
Mr. Binder was an avid sport fan. He was an accomplished bowler. He especially enjoyed the Cleveland Indians. He was inducted into Lorain Bowler's Hall Of Fame in 1988 .
He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Mildred Louise (nee Nuhn) Binder, daughters Jean K. McKitrick and Wilma A. Paghi both of Lorain, 10 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter Joan A. Gleisner, a grandson Steve Gleisner and his parents Gustav and Katherine (Shuster) Binder.
Friends may call on Tuesday, May 1, 2007, from 5PM - 8 PM. at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio.
Additionally friends may call Wednesday, May 1, 2007, from 11:00 AM until services time at Noon in the Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland, Ave., Lorain, Ohio with Rev. Kevin Saylor, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery Amherst Township, OH.
Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Ave. Lorain, Ohio.
Mark R. Krajeski, Sr.
Mark Robert Krajeski, Sr., 48 of Lorain passed away on September 4, 2011 at his home, unexpectedly.
Mark was born in Lorain on April 22, 1963, and lived in the Lorain County area for most of his life. He was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst in the class of 1981. He received an HVAC instructors certificate, as well as becoming certified as an environmental systems technician, from the West Side Institute of Technology.
Mr. Krajeski was a proud veteran of the United States Army.
He taught HVAC at West Side Institute of Technology until their closing and subsequently worked as a boiler operator at The Galleria in Cleveland.
Mark enjoyed spending time with his children, golfing, fishing and watching TV. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and an avid collector of assorted knives and swords.
He is survived by his loving children, daughters Heather M (Shawn Bresock) Krajeski of Lorain, Elizabeth A Krajeski and Jessica L Krajeski both of Amherst, a son Mark R Krajeski, Jr. of Lorain, his mother, Mary Lou (nee Young) Krajeski of Lorain, sisters Cindy L (Michael) Simms and Debbie L Krajeski both of Lorain, a brother Harry J (Jay) Krajeski of Lorain, a niece Rebecca L (Drew Kuntz) Miles and a great niece Olivia T Kuntz.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert H Krajeski in 1985, and a brother, Brian K Krajeski on September 7, 2010.
The family will privately celebrate Mark's life.
Laurence A. Barr
Laurence A. Barr, 47, of Lorain died on Sunday, July 6, 2008 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain, unexpectedly.
Mr. Barr was born in Detroit, MI on December 17, 1960, the son of the late Edward A and Betty J (Annis) Barr. He was a 1980 graduate of Vermilion High School. He was also a US Navy veteran serving from 1980-1983.
He was a member of Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ in Brownhelm Township and sang in the choir.
Mr. Barr worked as a customer service representative at Teletech Communications in Amherst, since Nov 2007. He also had been a machinist at Mel-Ba Manufacturing in Elyria for 13 years.
He enjoyed classic movies, collectible swords, Ancient Roman and Greek Mythology, and science fiction.
Mr. Barr is survived by his loving wife of 19 years, Mischa L. (nee Murrell) Barr, a daughter Caitlin M. Barr, a son Charles L. Barr both at home, brother Edward A Barr of Grand Rapids, MI., Harold L. Barr of Boonescamp, KY, and John A Tighe of Cleveland, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his foster parents that raised him, Al and Ruth (nee Engel) Tighe and a sister Susan J Barr.
Friends may call on Thursday, July 10, 2008 at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, from 2-4 & 7-9 PM.
Additionally, friends may call on Friday, July 11, 2008 from 10:00 AM until funeral time at 11:00 AM in the Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ, 2144 North Ridge Road, Brownhelm Township.
The Rev. Elizabeth A. Terrill, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery, Amherst Township.
Mildred L. Binder
Mildred L. Binder , 95, (nee Nuhn) of Lorain passed away on Friday morning, September 5, 2008, at the Avon Oaks Nursing Home following a brief illness.
Mrs. Binder was born in Vermilion, OH on December 14, 1912, the daughter of the late William August and Doris ( nee Lee) Nuhn. A lifelong resident of the area, she graduated in 1930 from Lorain High School.
She began her working career at the candy counter at Neisner's 5 & Dime. She then worked for 35 years at the Saxon Club as the bookkeeper and secretary. She and her late husband also served as the custodians at Zion Lutheran Church, when it was at 17th & Reid Avenues.
Mrs. Binder was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Aid group. Additionally, she was a member of the Saxon Club Ladies and enjoyed bowling.
She is survived by daughters Jean K. McKitrick, Wilma A. Paghi both of Lorain, grandchildren Paula J. Dickason, Daniel W. Paghi, Mark A. Paghi, Jayne L. Gleisner, Patti Ann Paghi, Molly J. Kirchner, Lisa J. Gleisner, Thomas S. Paghi, Danielle Paghi, great grandchildren Ryan P. Dickason, James R. Dickason, Molly-Jaye M. Kirchner, Britt O. Dickason, Casey J. Kirchner, Mackenzie S. Dickason, Deandra Paghi, Brady S. Dickason, Murphy P. Dickason, Tyler D. Cellini, Stevi A. Ward, Jennifer L. Paghi, Mark D. Paghi, a niece and a nephew.
Mrs. Binder was preceded in death by her husband of 75 years, Gustav A. Binder in 2007, daughter Joan A. Gleisner in 2005, grandsons Stephen A. Gleisner in 1970, Barry J. Paghi in 2004 and a brother Harold Nuhn.
Friends may call Tuesday, September 9, 2008, from 6-8 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Additionally, friends may call on Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 11:00 AM until services at noon in Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Ave., Lorain, The Rev. Kevin Saylor, pastor, will officiate.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery Amherst Township, OH.
The Family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church, 5100 Ashland Ave. Lorain, Ohio.
