POND, Daniel
Saturday Feb 6, 1892

Daniel S. Pond who some 42 years ago was treasurer of Huron County, died Tuesday at his home in Norwalk, aged 86 years. His remains were taken Wednesday to Rochester, Lorain county for burial. Mr. Pond for many years past has been a resident of Rochester, but a few months ago removed with his son to Norwalk.

Abstracted by Norma Karter, Elyria newspaper lookups

POOR, Julianna, see Julianna Rado

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, Calista, see Calista Powell

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, E. S.
Elyria Democrat, Wed Jan 4, 1860

In Bristol Conn, Dec 14th of consumption Mr. E. S. Porter, aged 25, formerly of Avon, Lorain Co., O.

Submitted by Norma Karter

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, Frances, see Frances Sexton

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

The funeral of George Elmer Porter, 64, assistant local manager of the Great Lakes Towing Company and pioneer ship builder will be held at the Wickens Memorial at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. Rev J.G Whiten, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate. Interrment will be in the family lot in Elmwood cemetery. Business and fraternal associates will act as pall bearers. Porter, a resident of Lorain his entire life, was born here June 24, 1861 and was the son of Capt. & Mrs. Edward Porter also natives of this city. He was a member of one of the oldest families in Lorain and vicinity. Death came early Wednesday afternoon at his apartments at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Edward Essig, 625 Washington Ave following two strokes of paralysis suffered during the past week. For the past five years he was assistant local manager of the Great Lakes Towing Co office. Prior to that he sailed the Great Lakes with various steamship companies. For many years he was a first mate on the Hanna line and later with the Pittsburgh Steamship Co. Porter was also an old ship builder and helped to construct one of the first boats in Lorain years ago. Fraternally, he was associated with the Lorain lodge No. 1301 B.P.O Elks. Members of this organization will attend the funeral Friday in a body. Surviving him are three daughters, Mrs. Bert Powell of Cleveland, Mrs. Thomas W. Reed of Lorain, and Mrs. Lloyd Lawrence of Wakeman and one son, Merrill Porter of Toledo. Four grandchildren also survive.

Maureen

PORTER, Hannah, see Hannah Aiken

PORTER, Ira
1887-1901, June 1901

SON OF GEORGE ELMER AND LUCRETIA PORTER

At 4 o'clock this morning, Ira Porter, the 14 year old son of Mr. & Mrs Elmer Porter of Hamilton Street died from an ailment of long standing. When a small boy he suffered an attack of typhoid fever, diptheria and other diseases. This left him with an enlarged spleen, and it was also believed that he suffered from a tumor. For two years he was an invalid and for a year, did not attend school. During the last three months it was known he could not live long. Many physicians were consulted and all agreed that he could not live. The funeral will probably be held Sunday, and burial will be made at Elmwood cemetery. Rev Collins will officiate. Those who knew the deceased knew him to ?? ?? a ?? boy. The parents are to be sympathized with. A post mortem examination held this afternoon by Dr. Garver, Cameron, McGarvey, Hag and Gillmore showed that the spleen and liver were both very large.

Maureen

PORTER, James
Lorain Times Herald, November 27, 1915

Death claimes a mariner, a land owner, a citizen, and a lover of all human things Saturday afternoon at 4:30 when James Porter, who had been a resident of Lorain for 83 years, passed away at his home residence, 324 West 29th Street. He was sitting in his chair when he sustained a stroke of paralysis that ended his life. Mr. Porter was born in Elyria in 1833 and when he was two weeks old his parents moved to Lorain, where he has since made his home. His family followed the water and when he was 16 years of age he started sailing. For 40 years he followed the lakes and in that time rose from a sailor to owner and part owner of many vessels. Together with his two brothers, the famous "Three Brothers" which used to adorn the east bank of the Black river for many years, was built and operated. Later on, he built a vessel, the Julia U. Porter, named after his wife. After 40 years of this life, he retired from the lakes and purchased a hotel, which was known as the Porter hotel, situated on the corner of Ninth Street and Broadway. He operated and owned this place for 10 years. During the time he operated the hotel, he took a fancy to high bred horses and his stable contained many blooded animals, of which he was very proud. He retired from active life after 10 years in the hotel, 18 years ago. Mr. Porter was married to Julia Cornell, in Lorain 56 years ago. Two years ago after they had been married 54 years, the couple celebrated thier golden wedding anniversary. Mrs. Porter is 75 years of age. Mr. Porter is a member of the Protected Home Circle, and Old Friends Circle. He was a member of the Congregational Church. He is survived by his widow, a daughter Mrs. W.J. Cochrane of Nevada Missouri; a granddaughter, Mrs. M. Delemater, Nevada MO; a great grandchild J. Delemater, of Nevada MO; two grandsons, J. Cochran, Joplin MO; and Ellsworth Porter Lorain; three brothers, Captains Julian Porter and Ellis (Alex) Porter of Lorain and Samuel Porter of Grand Rapids, MI.; a sister Juliette McConnell, Orange OH. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the family residence on 29th Street at 2 o'clock. The Rev. Bennett will officiate. Interment will be made in the Cleveland Street Cemetery, Amherst, OH.

Maureen

PORTER, Julian
Lorain Times Herald, June 16, 1916

CAPT. PORTER, OLD SHIP MASTER, ENTERS PORT

This week a schooner, a represenative type of vessels that are fast dissapearing from the chain of lakes, ??ssing before the march of progress as represented by the steam propellers ? sailed from Lorain on its last lake trip. Last evening, a represenative of the old school of shipmasters, those daring navigators who sailed, really sailed by sid of wind and sail, ended the long voyage of life and was gathered into the harbor of eternity by the command of the Master of all navigators. Capt. Julian "Dick" Porter, passed away last evening at his home, 1144 West Erie Ave. after an illness of 5 days and after several months of ill health. Gently did the breeze die under the sails of the life craft of Capt. Porter. The craft suddenly reached a calm, the frame quivered and death assumed command. There was no struggle, no shoals, no big seas. The spirit which had once unflinchingly faced storm and disaster was quiet. The daring nature which had driven the "Three Brothers" into numerous harbors under full sail was quietly stilled. Capt. Porter was the son of Mr. & Mrs. Nathaniel Porter and was born in Lorain on St. Patrick's Day, 1846. He had practically made his residence here continuously although many years of his earthly existence was spent on the waters of the chain of lakes. From boyhood he longed for the life of a sailor. The longing was gratified. He shipped early as a sailor before the mast. Advancement came to him rapidly because of his love for his work. Soon he possessed a master's papers and then came his proudest moment when he sailed in his own vessel the "J. U. Porter", a schooner widely known in its day. After years of sailing on the "Porter", Capt. Porter became the owner of the "Three Brothers" a schooner that was famous on all the lakes. He and his boat became known in every port. The high masts among the tallest on the lakes, were easily sited rising above the horizon. They knew no obstructions and it was common comment that wires were never to high for Captain Porter to tear down. Clinging to his schooner the deceased sailor would not give up the fight. The modern means of lake transportation drove him from the ports where cargoes were rich. He fought grimly and determinedly against great odds and finally but reluctantly retired five years ago when he was appointed master of the Lorain Harbor by F.J. King, then mayor of the city. He held the position continuously up to the time of death and was ever on watch on the docks and bridges in the performance of duty. A pathetic incident in Capt. Porter's life came last week when the three masted schooner G.J.Boyce, sailed into Lorain harbor. The harbor master was back in his element again. It seemed as if he had been transplanted into his young manhood. His steps were more sprightly. He visited the Boyce a score of times, inspecting every foot of her. "Here is a real boat." he said. "This captain here is a shipmaster. That fellow on that iron boat over there is a steamboatman. He is not a sailor." Capt Porter was married in 1880 to Miss Elizabeth McCurry of Detroit. He brought his bride to this city and here was born to them a family of five daughters, who with their mother survive. The daughters are Misses May, Clara, Helen and Irene Porter, and Mrs T. A. Peets. Two brothers, Samuel Porter of Grand Rapids and Alex Porter, 503 Washington Ave Lorain, and two sisters, Mrs. Caroline Miller and Mrs. John McConnell both of Ashland also survive. Mrs. McConnell was a twin sister of the deceased navigator. Capt Porter was identified with the Knights of the Macabees. He was also a member of St. Mary R.C. church. The funeral services will probably be conducted from that church Monday morning at 8:30. The Rev. John J. Johnson will be in charge. The body will be buried in Calvary Cemetery.

Maureen

PORTER, Lucretia, nee Thomas
1861-1912
Monday, April 22 1912

Mrs. Lucretia Porter, wife of G. Elmer Porter, and one of Lorain's most widely known women, died at her home on Hamilton Ave. this afternoon, after nearly two years illness with a cancerous growth. Mrs. Porter had been confined to her bed for about two months. Death came shortly before 1 o'clock this afternoon. During the 32 years she had lived in Lorain, Mrs. Porter had been active in church and temperence work. She was a charter member of the First Baptsit church, as well as a charter member of the Ladies Missionary Society of that church and a charter member of the local organization of the W. C. T. U. of which she had been treasurer for a number of years. Mrs. Porter was 50 years of age. She was born in Berlin Heights Oh. During the first six years of her residence here, she taught in the public schools. In 1885 she was married to G. Elmer Porter of this city who survives her. There are three daughters and a son living. The daughters are, Clistia (Calista) M. Porter, Vira L. Porter, and Elizabeth L. Porter, all of this city. The son, Myrle L. Porter also lives here. A second son, Ira L. Porter died 11 years ago. There is one sister, Mrs. E. G. Nichols of Cahoon Missouri, and one half sister, Mrs. Evelyn Summers of Florence OH. Mrs Jas. Dutton of this city is a niece. Arrangements for Mrs. Porters funeral have not yet been completed.

Tuesday April 23, 1912

Funeral services for the late Mrs. Elmer Porter, who died yesterday afternoon at her home on Hamilton Ave, will be held at 1:45 Thursday afternoon at Parkside Chapel. Rev E. C. Shumaker, pastor of the First Baptist church will officiate. The Lorain organization of the Womens Christian Temperence Union of which Mrs. Porter had been treasurer for many years will attend the service in a body. Burial wil be made in Elmwood cemetery.

Maureen

PORTER, Marion
1842-1904
Lorain Times Herald, March 14, 1904

Succumbed Saturday Night to Brights Disease, aged 63 yrs. Funeral Will Be Held In Parkside Chapel Tomorrow Morning at 9 o'clock. Marion Porter, one of the best known of the old residents of Lorain County, died very suddenly Saturday evening at his home in Cleveland from the effects of Bright's Disease. Mr Porter was overcome during the morning while he was in his back yard. He was taken into the house by members of the family and in a short time, became unconscious. A physician was sent for and the best medical attention was given him, but he died about 8 o'clock in the evening without regaining consciousness. Mr. Porter had been ailing for nearly a year and had had several bad attacks, one of which was on last Thanksgiving Day. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in Wickens Parkside Chapel and the services will be in charge of Rev. V. G. Hostetter, pastor of the Disciple Church. Marion Porter was born 63 years ago in East Amherst better known as "Whiskeyville". He was the only child of William and Anna Porter. He leaves a widow and two children. A son, Van Renselaer Porter and a daughter, Mrs. Oscar Flewellyn, both of Cleveland. Mr. Porter is a brother (should be cousin) of Captains James, Julian, and Alexander Porter of this city and of Samuel Porter of St. Louis. When a young man Mr. Porter came to this city and resided here nearly all of his life until about seven years ago when he removed to Cleveland, where he operated a laundry. While a resident of this city, Mr. Porter was engaged in the laundry business for a good portion of the time and had at times sailed the Great Lakes. He was well known to marine men and to residents all over the county and was popular among his friends and respected by the community in general. Last evening the remains were brought to this city and taken to Wickens morgue where they will be kept until the preparations for the funeral are made.

Maureen

PORTER, Merril E.
1894-1941

Veteran of World War Dies in Dayton

Merill E. Porter, former Lorainite and World war veteran, died in Veterans Hospital in Dayton yesterday noon after a month's illness. Death was attributed to heart trouble and pnuemonia. Porter was born in Lorain and lived here until he enlisted in July 1917. He served overseas 27 months and after being discharged made his home in Toledo where he was employed in the county courthouse. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Vera Reed, Lorain; and Mrs. Elizabeth Lawrence, New London OH. The body will arrive in Lorain this afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Monday at the J. Ford Thompson Funeral home with Rev J. H. Deemer, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. American Legion Post No 30 will be in charge of services. Burial will be in Elmwood cemetery.

Maureen

PORTER, Nathaniel
died March 27th, 1877
from the Elyria Republican, April 5, 1877

Mr. Nathaniel Porter, father of Capts. Jas. and E. K. A. & D. Porter, was found dead in his bed at the Porter house, between 6 and 7 o'clock on the morning of the 27th inst. Mr Porter was born in the town of Fairdown, County Down, Ireland, and came to this country in the year 1817, settling in Massachusetts, from whence he removed with his folks to Elyria in 1820(?). He was the eldest, but one of a family of 14 boys. The deceased has been a great sufferer for many years. Mr P., was 76 years of age at the time of death. He was the father of a family of 10 children, all of whom survived him. The funeral services were held in the M. E. Church on Thursday afternoon. The Rev. J.B. Stocking, of the Congregational Church, preaching the sermon. p.90 12th v.; the Rev. A.P. Jones assisted in the services.

Maureen

PORTER, Sadie, nee McDonald
1874-1901
Lorain Times Herald, Saturday Nov 16, 1901

Word was received here last evening of the death of the wife of Van Porter in Cleveland. She suffered from nervous prostration and was in a sanitarium for treatment. She has been very low for weeks and her death was not a surprise. The remains will be brought here for burial. Mrs Porter was 27 years of age. Her name was Sadie McDonald and her home in Cleveland before she married Mr. Porter seven years ago. They had three children, two boys age 6 and 4 and a little girl aged 2. The little girl is with Mr. & Mrs Alex Porter here. The remains will be brought to Elmwood cemetery at 2pm tomorrow via Elyria on the C E & W electric line. Lorain friends will be given an opportunity to view the remains at the cemetery.

Dec 18 1901, Lorain Times Herald

BURIAL AT ELMWOOD

The remains of Mrs. Van Porter who died in Cleveland a few days ago, were buried at Elmwood cemetery yesterday at noon. The body was brought from Cleveland on the C E & W car by way of Elyria. A large number of friends and relatives witnessed the burial.

Maureen

PORTER, Samuel 1836-1918, Monday Dec 23, 1918

Samuel Porter, 82, former resident of this city died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mayme Doyle in Grand Rapids MI, infirmities of age was the cause of death. Mr. Porter was widely known among the older residents of Lorain and vicinity. He was born in this city and educated in the local schools after which he engaged in farming. For several years he operated a hotel in Amherst, later going to St. Louis MO where he engaged in business. He returned to Lorain and lived retired until 4 years ago when he went to Grand Rapids, where he resided with his daughter. The decedent is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Doyle, one brother Alec Porter of Washington Ave; two sisters, Mrs. J. McConnell and Mrs. Miller of Polk, O. Samuel Porter, formerly of this city who is now in the service, was a grandson of the decedent. The body will arrive in Lorain tomorrow morning and be taken to the home of Edward C. Foster on the North Ridge where services will be held at 2 o'clock. Burial will be made in Elmwood.

Maureen

PORTER, William Van Renselear
1867-1906
Lorain Daily News, Saturday, June 23, 1906

W V Porter died at his home at 218 West Erie Ave last night from an attack of paralysis. Deceased had been ill for some time and his death had been expected for several days. He was a widower and leaves two sons and a daughter, all young children. Funeral Services will be held tomorrow afternoon at 1:45 o'clock at the late home on West Erie ave. Rev V G Hostetter will have charge of the services and the remains will be taken to Elmwood cemetery for burial.

Monday June 24, 1906, Lorain Daily News

Yesterday afternoon at 1:45 o'clock funeral services were conducted for W V Porter from the family home at 218 W Erie Ave. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. V. G. Hostetter pastor of the First Christian church. The remains were taken to Elmwood cemetery for burial. From newspaper clipping: "Death came to W.V. Porter yesterday. After lingering for several weeks on his sick bed and for the last five days in a helpless and unconscious condition, W.V. Porter, aged 38, of 218 West Erie Ave., passed away last evening at 6:30 o'clock. Mr Porter had been an employee of the shipyard for several years and had worked near the boilers in a place extremely hot. As the warmer weather came on he was unable to stand the heat and soon was forced to leave his work on account of poor health. Last Saturday he was suddenly rendered unconscious by a stroke of paralysis which affected his brain. Since that time he has laid upon his bed, moaning and groaning as if in great pain. Dr. Frederick, the attending physician, gave no hopes of his recovery and yesterday it was seen that he was sinking fast. Mr. Porter had been a resident of Lorain for several years. He leaves an aged mother and three children. The funeral will be held at the residence at 1:45 tomorrow afternoon, the Rev. V.G. Hostetter being the officiating clergyman. The interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery."

Maureen

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

POWERS, Jennie

PROCTOR, Fannie, nee Marilla

PUSTAY, E. Michael
1900 - October 13, 1958
Id#: 0682528 Name: Pustay, E. Michael
Date: Oct 16 1958
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #147

Notes: Pustay, E. Michael, 36414 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville; beloved husband of Evelyn; dear father of Paul, Robert and David; passed away Oct. 13. Friends may call at The Reichlin Funeral Home, 327 Cleveland St., Elyria. Services Friday, St. Peter's Church, North Ridgeville at 9:30 a. m.

Richard O'Keefe

PUSTAY, Evelyn, nee Laubenthal
1916 - Abt. February 08, 1967
Id#: 0682526 Name: Pustay, Evelyn Date: Feb 10 1967
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #147

Notes: Pustay. Evelyn Pustay (nee Laubenthal), of 36414 Center Ridge Rd., beloved mother of Paul, Robert and David, dear daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Laubenthal of Elyria, sister of Mrs. Leona Rothgery of Elyria, Rupert Laubenthal of Cleveland, Arnold of Elyria, Omer of Tucson, Ariz., Otto of North Ridgeville, and Paul Laubenthal of Lorain, several nieces and nephews survive, preceeded in death by her husband, Michael, in 1958. Friends will be received Friday 2-10 P.M., In The Bogner Funeral Home, 36403 Center Ridge Rd. (Rt. 20), North Ridgeville. Funeral Mass Saturday, 9:30 a.m., in St. Peter's Church. Interment St. Peter's Cemetery.

Richard O'Keefe

RADO, Albert J. Red

Albert J. "Red" Rado of 2144 E. 30th Street in Lorain passed away on Sunday morning, April 10, 1960 at St Joseph Hospital. Mr. Rado had been ill for several years. Born on October 2, 1893 in Manhattan (New York City) New York, he had been a resident of Lorain since 1936, coming from Budapest (Haralson County), Georgia. He was employed and retired from National Tube where he worked as a Millwright in the Butt Mills. He was a member of St Ladislaus Catholic Church in Lorain. Survivors include his wife, Pauline (nee Estavanko) Rado and daughters Mrs Roy H. (Elizabeth) Conley of Lorain and Miss Catherine Rado of the home; a brother William M. "Bela" Rado of Lorain and nieces and nephews. Mr Rado was preceded in death by a daughter Helen Rado in 1931 and by sisters Julia Rado in 1900 and Mrs Frank J. (Margaret) Holley in 1945 and a brother Steven G. Rado in 1952. The family will receive friends at the Emil Dovala Funeral Home after 3:00pm today (Sunday) as well as tomorrow. Closing prayers will be 9:30 am on Tuesday, April 12 in the funeral home followed by a Mass at St Ladislaus Catholic Church at 10:00 am with Rev. Fr. Zoltan Demko officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

Joseph F. Conley

RADO, Evelyn

Evelyn Rado, 10 day old infant daughter of William "Bela" and Mary (nee Kele) Rado died August 28, 1939. She was born August 15, 1939.Besides her parents she is survived by sisters Emma A. Rado, Helen J. Rado and Mary G. Rado of the home. Funeral services were conducted on August 29th at Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home with burial following at Calvary Cemetery.

RADO, George Newman

George Newman Rado, 70, of Bellevue passed away on June 2. Mr. Rado was born on January 1, 1924 in Lorain. As a child he moved with his parents to Budapest (Haralson County) Georgia and had been a resident of Lorain for several years before settling in and making his home in the Bellevue area. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Herman (Janice) Stoner, Mrs. Glenn (Deborah) Reeves and a son, Mr. Thomas E. Rado, 4 grandchildren and a sister Mrs. Ronald (Irene) Dolinsky of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolly (nee Riembolt) in 1986 and a son Gary L. Rado in 1988. Burial will take place at Ashland County Cemetery in Ashland, Ohio.

Joseph F. Conley

RADO, Julianna, nee Poor

Mrs Julianna (nee Poor) Rado, age 50, of Lapp Road passed away at her home on May 28, 1925 after a lingering illness. Mrs Rado was born in Austria Hungary and came to America in 1891 and made her home in the Manhattan section of New York City until 1896 when she and her family migrated to the Hungarian settlement of Budapest, in Harlason County,Georgia. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs Frank J. (Margaret) Holley of Lorain and sons Steven G. Rado and William M. Rado of Lorain and Albert J. "Red" Rado with whom she made her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Ignatz Rado in 1906 and a daughter Julia Rado in 1900 and a brother George Poor. Visitation was under the care of the Reidy-Scanlan Funeral Home and services were held at St Ladislaus Catholic Church. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph F. Conley

RADO, Margaret Helen, see Margaret Helen Holley

RADO, Mary Helen, nee Kele

Mrs. Mary H. (nee Kele) Rado, 84, of Lorain passed away at her home on September 24, 1990 after a several month battle with pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Rado was born in Parad Heves Megyes Hungary on August 27, 1906 and had arrived in this country on June 9, 1910 with her parents.She married in 1924 to her husband William M. "Bela" Rado and he preceded her in death on February 12, 1969. She was employed by the WPA during the war years. She enjoyed crocheting and working in her yard and with her plants. She was a member of St Ladislaus Catholic Church in Lorain. Survivors are daughters Mrs. Mandel (Emma) Smith of Snellville, Georgia, Mrs. George (Helen) Tomasic of Lorain, Mrs. Steve (Mary) Zboran of Sheffield Village and Mrs. Joseph (Sharon) Lalak of Huntington Park, California; a son William M. Rado Jr. of South Amherst, 10 grandchildren. Besides her husband she was preceded in death by her parents John and Maria Kele, a daughter Evelyn Rado in 1939 and a brother Charles Kelly on September 9, 1990 and 2 grandchildren. Visitation will be held at John R. Dovin Funeral Home with services at St Ladislaus Catholic Church and burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph F. Conley

RADO, Pauline, nee Estavanko

Mrs Pauline (nee Estavanko) Rado of Lorain passed away on Saturday, December 18, 1993 at the home of her daughter here in Lorain. She had been a resident of Lorain since 1936, coming from Budapest (Haralson County), Georgia. Mrs Rado was born on March 15, 1910 in Hazlebrook (Luzerne County), Pennsylvania and had been employed for 10 years at National Tube and later at Service Overall in Lorain. She retired from Lorain Towel Supply in 1975 after 15 years of service. She was a member of St Ladislaus Catholic Church in Lorain and was a former member of United Steelworkers Local #1104. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Roy H. (Elizabeth) Conley and Catherine M. Rado, both of Lorain; a grandson Joseph F. Conley of Lorain and granddaughters Mrs Gordon C. (Susan) Mellen of Amherst and Mrs Timothy (Patricia) Cendrosky of Lorain; sisters Mrs Mary Shadrix and Mrs Helen Brooks both of Bremen, Georgia, Mrs Kate Flatt of Detroit, Michigan and Mrs Annie Maddox of Lithia Springs, Georgia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert J. "Red" Rado in 1960, a daughter Helen Rado in 1931 and sisters Maria Estavanko and Margaret Estavanko and by brothers Michael, Joseph , Stephen and John Estavanko. Visitiation will be from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 on Monday, December 20, 1993 at John R. Dovin Funeral Home in Lorain. Mass will be at 10:00 on Tuesday with Fr. Patrick Shields officiating, burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.

Joseph F. Conley

RADO, Steve G.
from the Lorain Journal, December 1951)

Mr. Steve George "Pista" Rado of Lorain, passed away at St Joseph Hospital after a long illness. He was born in 1891 in Manhattan (New York City), New York and moved as a child to Budapest (Haralson County) Georgia as a child. He had been a resident of Lorain for many years. Mr. Rado was employed at the Thew Shovel plant here in Lorain. Survivors include his wife, Mary (nee Horvath) Rado and children Miss Irene M. Rado, Mr George N. Rado; brothers Albert J. "Red" Rado and William M. Rado of Lorain. He was preceded in death by sisters Julia Rado in 1900 and Margaret H. Holley in 1945. The family will receive friends at the Reidy-Scanlan Funeral Homeafter 5:00pm today and all day tomorrow. Services will be conducted at St Ladislaus Catholic Church in Lorain with burial following in Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph F. Conley

RADO, William M. Sr.
from Lorain Journal, July 1969

William M. "Bela" Rado, of Lorain passed away yesterday. He was 70. Mr. Rado was born in Budapest (Haralson County) Georgia on July 16, 1898 and had been a long time Lorain resident. He was disabled but had worked at Steel Stamping, National Tube and American Shipyards in the past. He is survived by his wife Mary H. (nee Kelly) and daughters Mrs Mandel (Emma) Smith of Elyria, Mrs George (Helen) Tomasic of Lorain, Mrs Steve (Mary) Zboran of Sheffield Village and Mrs Joseph (Sharon) Lalak of California; a son William M. Rado Jr. of Lorain. He was preceded in death by a daughter Evelyn Rado, a grandson Thomas Rancher and by sisters Julia Rado in 1900 and Mrs Frank J. (Margaret) Holley in 1945; by brothers Stephen G. Rado in 1951 and Albert J. "Red" Rado in 1960. The family will receive friends at the Emil Dovala Funeral Home from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 today and tomorrow and funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at St John Catholic Church with burial following in Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph F. Conley

RAHM, Christian
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday, Jan 16, 1892

Christian Rahm, son of John Rahm, died Tuesday January 12, aged 17 years of consumption. His funeral was held at the German Methodist Church Thursday, Rev. Braun officiating. He was a bright boy of good disposition and his death is a severe loss to his parents.

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RATHBURN, Mrs. William
Saturday Feb 13, 1892

On February 8, Mrs. William Rathburn died age 67 years. The funeral services were held Wednesday at the house, conducted by Rev. Eldred.

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RATHBURN, William Robert

Grand Rapids, OH. William Robert "Billy" Rathbun, 49, of Lorain, died unexpectedly Monday, Dec. 24, 2007, at his home.

He was born Aug. 8, 1958, in Bowling Green, Oh. A 1976 graduate of Otsego High School, Rathbun held jobs in retail, landscaping and maintenance. He was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church, Lorain, and it's choir. He enjoyed art and his family. Survivors include his mother, Madelyn Parman, nee Schramm of Grand Rapids, Oh; sisters, Beverly Tennes, Charlotteville, Michigan, Sharon Browning of Grand Rapids, Mich., Jacquelyn Frost of Xenia and Helen Topp of McClure; brother, Will Rathbun of Madison, Ala; and nieces and a nephew. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Rathbun. Services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Hosanna Lutheran Church, 23019 Kellogg Road, Grand Rapids, Ohio. Pastor Jerry Wirtley and Pastor Edgar Anthony will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made of Sts. Peter & Paul Lutheran Church 1500 Lincoln Blvd. Lorain, OH. 44055. Arrangements by Wright Funeral Home, Grand Rapids, OH.

Submitted by Sylvia Price

REIBLING, Mary E., see Mary E. Dute

REICHERT, Celia, nee Weidman
1900-1922
From obit June 19, 1922

"WIDELY KNOWN YOUNG LORAIN WOMAN DIES

Mrs Celia Reichert 22, 1033 10th Street died at 4:30 o'clock this morning at St. Joseph Hospital. Death was due to peritonitis. Mrs. Reichert was born in Massilon, Ohio and after coming to Lorain became a member of the Church of Christ of which she was an ardent supporter. She had a wide circle of friends throughout the city and was popular among the younger set. She is survived in the immediate family by her husband, Clarence Reichert and a week old son, John Warren; her parents Mr & Mrs I. Wideman, two brothers Ralph and Howard and three sisters, Mrs. Frank S. Smith, 1805 West Erie Ave. and Myrtle and Gladys of 211 33rd Street. The funeral will be held from the home on 10th st. Final arrangements have not been made. Burial will take place in the family lot in Elmwod Cemetery.

Lorain Journal
6-20-1922

FUNERAL OF MRS. REICHERT

Funeral services for Mrs. Celia Reichert of 1033 W. 10th St. who died yesterday morning at St. Joseph Hospital from peritonitis, will be held from the family home on 10th street tomorrow afternoon at 2. The services will be in charge of the Rev. Burner of the Church of Christ in Elyria. Burial will be made in the family lot in Elmwood Cemetery.

Lorain Journal,
June 21, 1922

MANY AT FUNERAL OF MRS. REICHERT

A large number of people attended the funeral of Mrs. Celia Reichert of 1033 10th st. who died Monday morning from peritonitis and who was buried from her home this afternoon. The Rev Burner of the Church of Christ of Elyria officiated. Burial was made in the family lot in Elmwood Cemetery.

Maureen

REICHERT, Lena, see Lena Conrad

REICHERT, Mary, nee Lorenske
1876-1958
Lorain Journal, November 26, 1958

Mrs. Mary Reichert, 82 of 1033 10th Street, a Lorain resident for 76 years, died early this morning at the residence following a three-year illness. Born in Bonn, Germany she had attended St. Mary School and was a member of St. Mary Church and the Women's Benefit Society. She and her husband John celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1953. He died in June of that year. Surviving are three sons; Clarence, Edward and Raymond, all of Lorain three sisters, Mrs. Katherine Keating, Mrs. Louis Valenzes and Mrs. Seth MacDonald, all of Lorain, a brother Joseph Lorenske of Cleveland; a grandson and a great granddaughter. Friends may call the Reidy Scanlan Funerla Home 2150 Broadway after 7 tonight, Funeral services will be held at 10;30 am Friday at the funeral home followed by a high mass in St. Mary Church at 11 am with Msgr James J. Duffy, pastor officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The parish rosary will be recited at 8 pm tomorrow at the funeral home.

Maureen

REMAKLUS, Celia E., nee Barnes
September 24, 1892 - November 05, 1973
Morning Journal, Nov. 6, 1973, Death Notice

Celia E. Remaklus, 81, of 704 W. 18th St., Lorain, a life long resident of Lorain and member of St. Joseph Church, died yesterday in St. Joseph Hospital, following a brief illness. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers Club of the church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Dolores) Jakubowski and a son, Melvin (Bob) Remaklus, both of Lorain; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Her husband, Nicholas, died in December 1970. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow in the Reichlin-Cooley Funeral Home, where funeral services will be held Thursday at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, with the Rev. William Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. The Altar and Rosary Societies of Nativity Church will recite the Rosary at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow in the funeral home, and St. Joseph Church members will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Richard J. O'Keefe

REMAKLUS, Dolores C., see Dolores C. Jakubowski

REMAKLUS Sr., Clarence G.
May 03, 1905 - January 20, 1984

Clarence G. Remaklus Sr., of 65 Byers Ave., Akron, died Friday, Jan. 20 at St. Thomas Hospital after a long illness. Mr. Remaklus was born in Jay County, Ind. on May 3, 1905, and came to the Akron area in 1926. He retired in 1970 as a tool grinder from the Vaughn Machine Co. after 15 years of service. He was an avid fisherman. His memberships include St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the Carpenters Union. He is survived by his wife, Billie; and was the loving father of Clarence Gene Jr. of Lake Milton and Kathryn Townsend of Silver Lake. He is also survived by four grandchildren; sisters, Sophie Remaklus and Marcella Krapf of Cleveland, Sr. Mary Lillian Remaklus CPPS of Ottoville and Sr. Mary Paulissa Remaklus CPPS of Dayton. Friends may call at the Rossi Funeral Home, 552 N. Main St., Sunday 2 to 7 P.M. ONLY. Mass of the Christian Burial will be Monday, 9:30 A.M. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery.

Richard J. O'Keefe