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Max Husar
Max Husar, 86, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 in Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland following a short illness.
Mr. Husar was born in Gutenstein, Slovenia on June 16, 1923, the son of the late Max and Rosa Husar.
He was a member of St. Mary Mother of God Church in Lorain.
Mr. Husar was a serviceman at Sears & Roebuck in Lorain and Elyria for 27 years retiring in 1983.
He enjoyed working with his hands as the consummate handyman, woodworking, cooking and baking, gardening, playing and listening to music and spending time with his family.
Mr. Husar is survived by his loving and devoted wife Ann (nee Majtan) Husar, daughter Irene N Husar, son Norm M Husar, granddaughters, Melissa A. and Vanessa L Nalepka, Great Granddaughters Meredith and Krissa Nalepka, Great Grandson Jimmy Nalepka, sisters Rosi Wald and Deli Wajheda and a number of nieces and nephews.
Friends may call Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 10 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 PM at St. Mary Mother of God Church, 8th and Reid, Lorain Ohio with Rev. Daniel O. Divis, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery Amherst Township, OH.
Edna E. Benner
Edna E. Benner, 94, (nee Montgomery) of Lorain died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at the Amherst Manor Retirement Center in Amherst following a long illness.
Mrs. Benner was born in Carthage, IL on February 7, 1915, the daughter of the late Edward E and Orpha F (nee Boston) Montgomery. She has lived in the Lorain area since 1949. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Benner was a small press operator for the former McCann Printing Company. She also had worked as a book gatherer at Hancock County Journal, Carthage, IL
She is a lifetime member of the National Button Society and a charter member on the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Carthage, IL
Mrs. Benner is survived by her daughter Mary Frances Konnerth of Lorain, a granddaughter Debra Konnerth also of Lorain, 4 step grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a sister Edith Young of Carthage, IL.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Benner was preceded in death by her husband Robert in 1971, sisters Helen Barklay, Ruth Tadlock, Mary James, brothers Thomas Montgomery, Joseph Montgomery, and Archie Montgomery.
Friends may call Wednesday, January 6, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. in the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, January 7, 2010 in the funeral home with Rev. Evelyn Bonnell officiating.
Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park cemetery Amherst Township, OH.
Constance J. Hunter
Constance J. "Connie" Hunter, (nee Parker) passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness.
Mrs. Hunter was born in Butler on January 2, 1940, the daughter of the late Clinton E. and Rachel E (nee Daugherty) Parker.
She was a member of Bethel Chapel in Lorain: she wrote poetry, taught Sunday School both primary and adult levels, loved to read and enjoyed crocheting.
She is survived by her daughters Kimberly J Carter, Jamey M Worthen both of Lorain, grandchildren Misty Selmon, Rachel Wagner, Tevin Wagner, great grandson KeShawn Selmon, sister Esta Lee Strauser of Mt. Vernon, and brother Roger D Parker of Lorain.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hunter was preceded in death by her husband Marvin L. Hunter in 1973, sisters Louise Baker, Marjorie Riel, brother Richard (Dick) Parker and Ronald Parker.
Friends may call on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 from 7-9 pm at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Funeral Services will be Friday, February 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Lorri Bandagski, pastor of the Bethel Chapel, officiating.
Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.
The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the family at the funeral home.
James C. Heald
James C. Heald, 90, of Lorain passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 in Kingston of Vermilion in Vermilion following an extended illness.
Mr. Heald was born in Lorain on September 22, 1919, the son of the late Franklin and Flo (nee Cartwright) Heald. A graduate of Lorain High School, he attended Ohio State University. He served in the U.S. Army receiving a Purple Heart during World War II.
He was a member of the former Christ United Methodist Church now known as Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church.
Mr. Heald worked at B. F. Goodrich for 20 years and then Willow Hardware for an additional 20 years, retiring in 1998.
He was a member of the VFW Post 451 in Lorain. He enjoyed woodworking, reading and also volunteered at the American Red Cross and the Boy Scouts of America.
Mr. Heald is survived by sons Richard F. Heald of Lorain and Edward J. Heald of Clark, NE.
Services for Mr. Heald were private.
Burial was in Elmwood cemetery, Lorain, Ohio.
Arrangements were provided by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Lenore M. Haefka
Lenore M. "Sally" Haefka, 85, (nee Scanlan) of Lorain passed away Wednesday evening, January 27, 2010 at the Amherst Manor Rertirement Community in Amherst following a long illness.
Mrs. Haefka was born in Lorain on August 3, 1924, the daughter of the late William H and Bernice ( nee Bowditch) Scanlan. She was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1942. She was a homemaker.
Mrs. Haefka was a very talented artist and was always working on her hobbies whether it was painting, knitting, sewing, crocheting, basket making or gardening. She was a boater and fisherman and also an avid Cleveland Indians fan, hardly ever missing a game.
She is survived by daughters Rae Lynn Goldthorpe of Amherst, Sharon Ann (Terry) Huffman of The Villages, FL grandchildren, Jeffrey, Shelly and Sheila, great grandchildren Shannon and Shawn and a brother James (Jane) Scanlan of San Diego, CA.
Mrs. Haefka was preceded in death by her cherished and loving husband of 58 years Raymond in 2000, grandchildren James and MIchelle and great grandsons Nathan and Dakota.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are being handled by the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.
Carolina A. Baumert
Carolina A. Baumert, 73 (nee McCauley), passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a long illness.
Mrs. Baumert was born in Dant, KY on October 20, 1936, the daughter of the late Francis D. and Mary J. (nee Blanton) McCauley. She attended Providence High School in Clarksville, IN and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Lorain.
She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening, taking weekend trips to gambling resorts, watching her favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers, and loved country music. Most of all, she treasured her two dogs, Hannah and Samantha.
Mrs. Baumert is survived by her husband Gene E. Baumert, Sr, daughters Rita J. (Donald) Drum, Kimberly J. (Chuck) Camera all of Lorain, sons Daniel S. (Beth) Baumert of Temperance, MI, Gene E (Linda) Baumert, Jr. of Huber Hts, grandchildren Rachel A. Drum, Emily A. Drum, Sophia A. Drum, Paul W.E. (Maria) Baumert, Vinnie C. Camera, Mario J. Camera, Gene E. Baumert, III, Deanna M. Baumert, Benjamin R. Baumert, Joseph M. Baumert, Lauren M. Baumert, Danica R. Baumert, great grandson Oliver T.J. Baumert, brother T.Gerald McCauley of Lanesville, IN, sisters Mary L. Reinig of Louisville, KY, M. Grace McClure, of Jeffersontown, KY, M. Rita Goss of Lanesville, IN, M. Emily McCauley of Louisville, KY, Regina C. Arnett of Louisville and Patricia A. Watkins of New Albany, IN.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers Rev. Charles B. McCauley and Joseph E. McCauley.
A Memorial Mass celebrating Carolina’s life will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, 44052 at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 with Rev. Joseph West, pastor, officiating.
Burial will be private.
The Family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Adoration Chapel, St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1305 E. Erie Ave., Lorain, Ohio 44052.
Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.
Barbara Taylor Barrett
Barbara Taylor Barrett, 87, (nee Hellinger) of Amherst died on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph in Lorain.
Mrs. Barrett was born in Lorain on January 24, 1923, the daughter of the late Harvey C. and Alta (nee Faulkner) Hellinger. She graduated from Lorain High School with the Class 1941-A.
She was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church, taught Sunday School, was a member of Alter Guild, and other Women's Groups.
Mrs. Barrett worked at Esco Department Store in Lorain for more than 15 years in the jewelry and house wares departments.
She loved to play bingo, knit, do crossword puzzles, golf, travel and watch tennis on TV.
Mrs. Barrett is survived by her son Kenneth J Taylor (Peggy Springer) of Elyria, daughter-in-law Penny Taylor of Lorain, grandchildren Dawn Canterbury, Brent (Laura) Taylor, Kevin Taylor, Kyle Taylor, 6 great grandchildren, sister Iris Murray of Lorain, sister-in-law Mildred Hellinger of Lorain and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband John K. Taylor in 1974, her second husband William (Bill) Barrett in 1977, son Bruce Taylor in 1993, brothers Charles Hellinger and Harvey "Milky" Hellinger.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2010 in the First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6th and Washington Streets in Lorain at 1:00 PM with Rev. Jimmy Madsen officiating.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905.
The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, is handling the arrangements.
