BOTT-WEBER, Alice L. nee Rothgery
July 30, 1930 - December 22, 2008
Elyria Chronicle-Telegram Dec. 24, 2008

Alice L. Bott-Weber (nee Rothgery), 78, of Elyria, died Monday, December 22, 2008 at her home, following a sudden illness. She was born July 30, 1930 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident.

Alice retired from the former Higbee Company in Elyria, where she worked as the operations manager for many years. She was a 1948 graduate of Elyria High School. Alice was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, and enjoyed water color painting and reading. Survivors include her daughter, Carol (David) Prieur of Huntley, Illinois; daughter-in-law, Linda Bott of Grafton; sons, John (Bonnie) Bott, Mike (Sheryl) Bott and Bill Bott, all of Elyria. eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Laurette Murray, Joan Reaser, and Mary Andrewski, all of Elyria; brothers, Kenneth P. and Donald Rothgery, both of Elyria. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Bott in 1970; second husband, Leo Weber in 1999; son, Robert Bott in 1992; and her parents, Sylvester "Bus" and Leona (nee Laubenthal) Rothgery. The family will receive friends Friday, December 26, 2008 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Bauer-Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home, 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. (440) 322-4626. Closing prayers will be Saturday, December 27, 2008 at 9:30 A.M. in the funeral home, followed by a 10 A.M. Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, 320 Middle Ave., Elyria. The Rev. Charles Diedrick, Pastor, will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at St. Mary Cemetery, Elyria.

Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mary Church Building Fund.

Richard J. O'Keefe

BOUGHTON, Alice nee Dumas
Chronicle or Lorain Journal April 12, 1951

Elyria- Funeral services will be Saturday morning for Mrs. Alice Boughton, 70, 189 Cleveland Street, who collapsed and died at her home yesterday after a few days illness with the flu. Mrs. Boughton was a life-long Elyria resident. She was a member of St. Mary's church. Surviving are her husband, Lou; four children Lawrence M. and Mrs. Edith A. Monschein, Elyria; Herbert R. Lorain, and Mrs. Maxine Ludeke, Celina. and sister Mrs. E. R. Strauser of Elyria; eight grand-chilfren and two great grandchildren. The body will remain at Sudro Curtis Funeral Home until Saturday morning when it will be taken to St. Mary's church for services at 10 a.m. Saturday. Burial will be in St, Mary's Cemetery.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Ed
Elyria Chronicle -January 27, 1906

The death of Ed Boughton, who resided at 424 Earl Ct., occurred last evening at about 9:40. Mr. Boughton was 40 years of age and for the last five years has been employed by Max Hart in his grocery store. Death was the result of a 14-months' sickness caused by an attack of pneumonia which later developed into consumption. Besides a father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. L. H. Boughton, the deceased is mourned by three sisters and four brothers, who are extended sympathy by a large number of friends. The deceased was a member of the Maccabees, Woodman and Knights of Pythias lodges of this city and was an esteemed member. The funeral services will be held Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, taking place in the M.E. Church, after which the body will be buried in the Elyria Cemetery.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Helen nee Kosztyu
Lorain Journal, May 10, 1994

90, ENJOYED QUILTING.

Helen Boughton (nee Kosztyu) 90, of Lorain, died Sunday, May 8, 1994 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home, following a lengthy illness. She was born April 19, 1904. in Lorain, where she lived until 1990 when she moved to Amherst. Mrs. Boughton was formerly employed at General Industries, Elyria, during World War II. She was a member of St. Michael Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, Lorain; and the St. Macrina Guild. Mrs. Boughton enjoyed quilting, crocheting and was an avid reader. She donated to many charities throughout her life. Survivors include her daughters Mrs. Bill (Louise) Moran of Lorain and Mrs. Floyed (Betty) Schneider of Amherst; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter; and sister Elizabeth Cyprus of Lorain. She was preceded in death by her husband Herbert in 1976; and granddaughter Laurie Moran in 1982. Friends may call Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 at the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain, where Parastas services will be at 7:30 p.m.Services will be Wednesday at 9a.m. in the funeral chapel, followed by Divine Liturgy at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Byzantine Rite Catholic Church, the Rev. David Hannes officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. Contribution may be made to Our Lady of the Wayside, Avon.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Herbert
Elyria Republican, March 11, 1880

FATAL ACCIDENT - Last Saturday, a young man, named Herbert Boughton, about twenty-three years of age, met with his death in a singular manner. Boughton was in the employ of Mr. Myron Cunningham, near Elyria, and with others was engaged in moving a log, which suddenly rolling over on the stone-boat struck a lever with such force as to cause it to fly against the neck of the unfortunate man, killing him almost instantly. Boughton reeled backwards as soon as struck, and falling to the ground, expired without uttering a word. A physician was immediately summoned, and an examination disclosed the fact that the neck of the deceased had been broken by the blow.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Herbert R.
Lorain Journal, May 20, 1976

VETERAN, EX-ATHLETE

A retired lieutenant in the security forces at Lorain's U.S. Steel plant, Herbert R. "Ducky" Boughton died yesterday at 76. A resident of 3406 Jaeger Road, he succumbed in Lorain Community Hospital after an illness of two years. He was born Sept. 29, 1900 at Carlisle, Ohio, south of Elyria, and resided in Lorain 50 years. He had been in the security unit 37 years, retiring in 1965. A veteran of World War 1, he was a member of War 1 Veterans of St. Petersburg, Fla., and St. Michael's Byzantine Church. He was active in semi-pro football with Elyria Athletics and Mercuries. Surviving are his wife, Helen (nee Kosztyu), to whom he was married 52 years; two daughters, Mrs. Floyd (Betty) Schneider of Amherst, Mrs. Bill (Louise) Moran of Lorain, a brother Lawrence of Clearwater, Fla,; two sisters Mrs. William (Edith) Monschein of North Ridgeville and Mrs. Maxine Ludeke of Celina, Ohio; seven grandchildren; one great grandson. Friends may call at Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home 7 to 9 tonight; 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow. Prayers will be recited tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. in the funeral home, where rites will be Saturday at 9:30 a.m. and in St. Michael's Church at 10:00 a.m. The Rev. Bartholomew F. Paytas, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael's Byzantine Church.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Jonas
County Reporter, October 12, 1895, Carlisle News Section

Died - At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lottie Peabody, on Saturday evening, Oct. 5th, Mr. Jonas Boughton, aged ninety-two years, five months and eleven days. Mr. Boughton has been an invalid for many months and during the past week has rapidly grown worse until death finally came to relieve his sufferings. The deceased was a man of quiet disposition, and has been for many years a respected resident of this place. He leaves an aged wife, one son and two daughters, who will deeply mourn their sad loss of the husband and father. The funeral was held on Monday at ten o'clock, and the internment took place at Murray Ridge Cemetery.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Lawrence
Elyria Chronicle Telegram, 1st week in November, 1987

Lawrence (Larry) Boughton, 83, a native of Elyria, died Wednesday evening at Largo Medical Center, Clearwater, Fla., following a short illness. He had been a driver and later a safety supervisor with Greyhound Bus Lines where he was employed for 30 years. He also worked for Holiday Inn in Elyria as a clerk for five years before retiring in 1968 to Florida. Mr. Boughton was a member of the Gibson Masonic Lodge 301 in Wakeman. Surviving are his wife, Olive (nee Avery); sisters Edith Monschein of Elyria and Maxine Ludeke of Celina, Ohio and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Herbert in 1976. Visitation will be at the Curtis-Schueffler Funeral Home, Elyria, Sunday from 2-4 p.m., where services will be held Monday at 10 a.m. with Rev. Lyle Hinkle officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery, Wellington.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Lou
Chronicle Telegram, Jan. 7, 1959

Lou Boughton, 84, of 8274 Avon-Belden Rd., No. Ridgeville, died in Elyria Memorial Hospital at 2:50 p.m. yesterday. He had been ill since Sunday. Mr. Boughton was born in Carlisle Township, Mar. 6, 1874, and had lived in this community all his life. He was a retired machinist. Surviving are two sons, Herbert, Lorain, and Lawrence (Larry) of Elyria, two daughters Mrs. Edith Monschein, North Ridgeville, and Mrs. Maxine Ludeke, Celina; eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends may call at the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home where services will be Monday at 2:30 p.m. The Rev. Ralph Chapman, pastor of the North Ridgeville Congregational Church will officiate and burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Lucius
Elyria Democrat, March 30, 1911

DIED - Lucius Boughton passed away on Tuesday morning at his home in Carlisle Township, near the Country Club, at the age of sixty-six years. Death was due to tuberculosis. The deceased was a civil war veteran, The funeral services occur from his late home on Sunday. (Buried in So. Murray)

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Rex E.
Telegram, March 26, 1908

CARLISLE MAN DIES
Rex Boughton Formerly of This Town is No More.

Rex Boughton, a well known resident of Carlisle died at his home Wednesday night of tuberculosis. He is survived by a wife and three children, two of them being twins. The funeral will occur from the house Sunday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.

Louise Moran

BOUGHTON, Rhoda nee Balcomb
Elyria Chronicle, Jan.24-l921

The death of Mrs. Rhoda Boughton, nee Balcomb, in her 80th year, removed a woman who is survived by a large family. She was the mother of eleven children, two dying in infancy and two boys, Edward and Rex, dying a few years ago. Two children, Mrs. T. J. Stores and J.D. Squires, were born of her first marriage, their father dying in service in the war of '61. She then married the late Lucius Boughton, who died a few years ago. At the time of her death, Grandma Boughton had 32 grandchildren and 26 great-grand children. Funeral services will be held at the home of her daughter, 419 East River Street, on Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by Rev. W. L. Burner. (First husband was Fitzerland Squires)

Louise Moran

BOVIA, Anna L.

Anna L. Bovia, 75, of Lacarne, died Monday, January 3, 2005 at St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo. She was born in Port Clinton,O. on Oct. 12, 1929. She was the daughter of the now-deceased Verrie and Doris (Eliott) Bovia. She was active in the dedication of the Bataan Armory at Camp Perry on November 25, 1984. During her research for the armory, she began collecting information about Camp Perry and eventually published three books:Camp Perry 1906-1991, Camp Perry Revisited 1905-1996 and Camp Perry Training Site 1904-2004. She held various administrative positions at Periodic Publications in Sandusky, Peninsula Printing in Lakeside, Erie Army Depot, the Job Corps and Adjutant General of Ohio, where she was a civilian federal employee for the Combined Support Maintenance Shop of the Ohio National Guard at Camp Perry, retiring in 1995. She was a charter member of the Friends of Camp Perry and an honorary member of the Erie Township Fire and EMS Department. Survivors are sisters Edna Janes, Elsie Ward and Helen Janes, all of Port Clinton, and nieces and nephews. Visitation 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at the Neidecker, Leveck Crosser Funeral Home, Port Clinton. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Burial LaCarpe Cemetery, Lacarne. Memorials - Ottowa County Humane Society or the Erie Township Fire and EMS. From News Times-Port Clinton Jan.5-2005. (Anna was also a charter member of First Families of Lorain County, which was formed in 1985. Two of her great-grandfathers served in the 103rd O.V.I. during the Civil War, Alanson Mynderse and Paul Dumas.)

Submitted by Louise Moran 9-13-2006

BOWEN, Clara Marie nee Dague
(newspaper not identified), September 1987

Clara Marie Bowen, 88 of Elyria, died Friday, Sept. 4 at Elyria Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Born in Penfield, she also had lived in Spencer. She was an Elyria resident for the past 20 years. Survivors are daughters, Ester Ott and Maxine Bowen, both of Elyria; Louise Ludlow of Vermilion; Kathi Kari of Littleton, Colo.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rhea Bridges of Lorain; Dorothy Magune and Lois Horworth and brother, Harold Dague, all of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, in 1966. Funeral services were Tuesday at Parker and Son Funeral Home, Spencer, Rev. Robert Baker of Mansfield officiated. Burial was in Spencer Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Heart Association.

Carole J. Schetter

BOWEN, Maxine Clair
The Medina Gazette, 25 April 2003

Maxine Clair Bowen, 78, formerly of Elyria and Spencer, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2003, at Western Reserve Masonic Community in Medina. She was born in Elyria on August 11, 1924 to Walter William and Clara Marie Dague Bowen. Maxine resided in Spencer all her life, moving to Elyria in 1978. She retired from Bendix in Elyria after 33 years. Due to declining health, she resided the past few years at Meadowview Care Center in Seville, later moving to Western Reserve Masonic Community. Maxine is survived by her sister, Kathi Kari of Colorado Springs, CO., nieces Gretchen (Norman) Meyers of Elyria, Nancy (William) Yaharus of Auburn Hills, MI and Alison (Peter) Baker of Phoenix, nephew Shawn (Christina) Kari of Victorville, CA, step-nephews, Jesse (Susan) Hill of Franktown, CO. and Justin (Leslie) Hill of Payton, CO and great-nieces and great-nephews, Jeffrey and Michael Yaharus, Brian (Tanya) Meyers, Jessie and Alexis Kari and Randall, Kathryn and Ian (Spike) Baker. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Esther Ott and Louise Ludlow. Service: 2 p.m. Monday at Parker & Son Funeral Home, 202 E. Main St., Spencer. The Rev. Cara Stuitz Costello of Spencer will officiate. Burial: Spencer Cemetery. Visiting hours: One hour prior to the service Monday at the funeral home.

Carole J. Schetter

BRADLEY, Donald
The Morning Journal© 2002, April 02, 2002

LORAIN -- Donald L. Bradley Sr., 87, of Lorain, died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain, following an extended illness. He was born June 25, 1914, in Lorain, and remained a lifelong resident. Bradley was employed as a timekeeper and later as a crane operator in the number 3 seamless mill of U.S. Steel's Lorain Works. He retired after 42 years in 1976. He enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and flower and vegetable gardening. Survivors include his daughters Gloria of Florida, Millie Ann of Elyria and Donna Palacios of Lorain; sons John Bradley of Wellington; sister, Louise Textor of Cambridge; and 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred (nee Radich); son, Donald L. Bradley Jr.; daughter, Nancy Jo Armstrong; parents, Leroy and Eva Bradley; and brothers Robert G. and Samuel Bradley. Friends may call Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m., at Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain, where services will be Thursday at noon. The Rev. Roy F. Schutz, interim pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Lorain, will officiate. Burial will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

Hart Smith

BRADLEY, John T.

John T. Bradley died on Sunday February 12, 1916 at age 81. He was born in England. He came to Middletown in 1880 with the late George Matheson. He was superintendent of butt-weld department of the old tube mill for 28 years. He organized the Berean Bible Class of the Presbyterian Church. John T. Bradley, who for the past 27 years resided on West Main Street, died at his home on Sunday morning at 8:45 o'clock, following a six weeks illness of a complications of diseases. Mr. Bradley was the son of George and Sabina Bradley, and was born August 18, 1834, in Bath, Somershire, England, and was educated in the school of the Church of England. In 1848, when but 14 years of age, he was taken by his father into the tube works of Felix Webb and Edward Cudd, at Wednesbury Bridge, where under general instructions, he began to learn the various branches of the business, remaining there about three years, At the end of that time he resigned his position in order to take a similar one at the plant of John Russell & Company, Walsall, South Staffordshire, where he was subsequently made engineer and placed in charge of the mill, under his father. This position he retained until 1870, when he emigrated to the United States, settling in Pittsburgh where he was at once engaged as a millwright in the tube works of Evans, Clow, Dalzell and Company, remaining three years. In 1873 he went to Mckeesport, Pa., where he became general manage of the Butt weld department in the works of John Flagler, of New York, later assuming the entire management of the butt weld plant. He remain until 1880, when he came to Middletown with the late George Matheson,who purchase the old tube mill then owned by the late Col. James Young, and then being used as a tobaco shed. Later another furnace was built and the mill remodled, and at the end of a year the lap- weld mill for making large pipe was laid out .Each year thereafter furnaces were built and this tube mill became one of the largest plants in the country, and was later operated by the National Tube Company. During all these years Mr. Bradley was Superintendent of the butt-weld department of the plant and contributed largely toward the sucess of the enterprise. Among the many labor-saving devices and improvements introduced by Mr. Bradley in the making of pipe, the bell used in making butt-weld pipe was one of the most important. This he introduced into the McKeesport mill having brought it from England. January 6, 1908, Mr. Bradley gave up his position and lived a retired life in his beautiful residence on West Main street which he built on a lot purchased from Col. Youngin 1889. He was a member of the Presbyterian church and served as an elder for a great many years. He organized the Berean Bible class of the Presbyterian church, January 1, 1910, and was its teacher for a number of years, and of late Prof. H. B. Garver has filled his place as a substitute teacher. Before the bible class was formed Mr. Bradley taught a sunday school class in the church for twenty years. Mr. Bradley was a well known and respected citizen of the town, and his interest in the spiritual welfare of the men under him was very great lending him to place Bibles in the mill while he was superintendent, for their perusal in leisure moments and to address to these words of counsel and admonition. His first wife died Nov. 23, 1903. On Dec 14, 1904, Mr. Bradley was married to Miss Mary Elizabeth Murr, of town. He is survived by his wife, six daughters, Mrs. William Bark of Elyria; Mrs. Frank Miller of Waynesburg; Mrs. Peter Webb of McKeesport: Mrs. U A Hartman of Sunbury; Mrs. John Henderson of Lorain, Ohio; Mrs Frank Earnest, Steeltown; three sons John W. and Sam Bradley of Lorain, Ohio; George Bradley of Elyria, Ohio; and sixteen grandchildren. The funeral service will be held from the late home on West Main street, Wedesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Thos. G. McCarrell, pastor of the Presbyterian church, will officiate, and private interment will be made in the Middletown cemetery.

Hart Smith

BRADLEY, Margaret nee Smith
The Morning Journal©, 2002, November 16, 2000

AMHERST - Margaret Bradley, 86, of Amherst, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in the emergency room of Community Health Partners, Lorain, following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 14, 1914, in Pittsburgh, Pa. She moved to Lorain in early childhood and to Amherst in 1964.She was a member of Order of the Eastern Star Stone City Chapter 325, Amherst. She enjoyed making porcelain dolls. Survivors include her son, LeRoy Robert Bradley of Amherst; daughter, Betty Jane Cook of Marion, N.C.; and six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Bradley, in 1996; brother, Steve Smith; sister, Anna Koreski; and her mother, Mary Smith. Friends may call Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Walter A. Frey Funeral Home, 700 W. Erie Ave., Lorain, where services will be Friday at 11 a.m. The Rev. W. Kent Joy, pastor of Park Avenue United Methodist Church, Amherst, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Township.

Hart Smith

BRAMAN, Emeline
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday March 19, 1892

On March 14, 1892, at her home on River Street, Elyria, Mrs.Emeline Braman died, aged 73 years. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 17, at the residence of Hon. W. A. Braman. Deceased came to Lorain County from Mt. Washington, Mass., fifty eight years ago, with her father's family and was the last of its members. She leaves 5 children: W. A., R. E., and M. J. Braman of Elyria, Mrs. J. S. Keyes of Omena, Mich., and Mrs. E. L. Bullock of Pawtucket, R. I.

Abstracted by Norma Karter, Elyria newspaper lookups

BRANDT, Ulyssa nee Leslie
1873-1959; Lorain Journal July 1, 1959

Norwalk - Mrs. Ulyssa M. Brandt, 85, of 31 Gibbs Ave, died Monday at Resthaven Convalescent Home after a years illness. Mrs. Brandt, native of Amherst, had been a resident here 26 years coming from New London Ohio. She was a member of Congregational Church Amherst. Surviving are her husband, Leon; a daughter, Mrs. Mildred White of Norwalk and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11 am (EST) Friday at Kubach-Smith Funeral Home, 134 E. Main Street, Rev H.H. Glick pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church will officiate, burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Amherst. *Note* Elmwood cemetery is in Lorain.

Maureen

BRAUN, Ada F. nee Dute
Amherst News Times, 5 Sep 1963

Final services for Mrs. Philip Braun (Ada F.) 77, of 278 Franklin Avenue, will be held this Saturday afternoon at 3 pm. in the Garland Funeral Home. Death early Wednesday morning at the Amherst Manor Nursing home followed abrief illness. Mrs. Braun was born in Amherst, May 16, 1886, and had resided here for her entire life. She was a member of Amherst Sorosia. Survivors include her husband, Philip to whom she was married 54 years, one son, Paul Braun, of Elyria and one daughter, Mrs. Betty Hobill of Knoxville, Tenn.; 3 grandchildren and 1 great grand child. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Dute. Friends will be received at the Garland Funeral Home from 7:30 pm. to 9:00 pm. on Thursday and Friday evening. The casket will remain closed. Rev. Ned H. Martin, pastor of the Congregational Church will officiate at the services on Saturday. After cremation the ashes will be interred in the family plot at Cleveland Street Cemetery.

Karen Krugman

BRAZEE, Florence
Oberlin Paper - February 11, 1943

HOLD RITES WEDNESDAY FOR OBERLIN RESIDENT

After an illness of four days, Mrs. Florence D. Brazee, 83, died at Allen Hospital at 7:30 Monday evening. Mrs. Brazee had been a resident of Oberlin during the last two years, making her home with her daughter, Mrs. Harry Jackson at 51 Union Street. She was born in Carlisle January 31, 1860, and had lived most her life in LaPorte. She was the widow of the late Frank Brazee. Besides her daughter, she leaves five grandchildren. Funeral services were held from the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home, Elyria, Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Thomas Hughes officiating. Burial was in LaPorte cemetery.

Louise Moran

BRIDGES, Rhea Irene nee Dague
Newspaper not identified

Died 11 November 1989 Rhea I. Bridges, 87, formerly of Grafton, died Saturday in Oak Hills Nursing Home following a long illness. Born in Penfield, she was a Lorain County resident all her life. Survivors include her husband, Paul, to whom she was married 69 years; a daughter, Betty Carmel of Grafton; a son, Merwin of Ventura, Calif.; 5 grandsons; 7 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; sisters, Lois and Dorothy, both of Mesa, Calif.; and a brother, Harold of Mesa. Memorial services will be held at a later date at Spencer Cemetery under the direction of Blackburn-Fulton Funeral Home in Grafton.

Carole Schetter

BRILL, Goldie Barber nee Bogart
The Chronicle-Telegram, 24 March 1976

Mrs Alfred M. (Goldie Barber) age 71 of 1299 State St. Vermilion. Survived by her husband, daughter Mrs. Cheryl Phillips, two stepsons two sisters and two brothers. Visitation at the Fisher Funeral Home Vermilion Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. Burial in Maple Grove Cemetery.

Leslie Rodriguez, Aug 2007

BROSKI (Brzezinski), Joseph
The Lorain Journal, Lorain, Ohio, Feb 18, 1929

Joseph Broski, 56, retired shipbuilder and musician, one of the earliest Polish settlers in Lorain and a resident here for 36 years, died of a stroke in his home, 218 14^th St., Sunday morning.

Broski is survived by his widow, Mary, and three sons, Stanley, Merlin, and Paul. An active lodge man, Broski was connected with St. Stanislaus, St. Kashmir, and N. B. O. fraternal orders.

Funeral services will be conducted from Church of the Nativity at 9 a.m. Tuesday with Rev. D. A. Mielcarek officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with Bittner Brothers funeral directors, Elyria, in charge.

Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKI(BRZEZINSKI), Stanley
The Journal, Lorain, Ohio, Sunday, June 17, 1973

BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP - Stanley L. (Brzezinski) Broski , 71, a widely known are violinist, died yesterday morning in Lorain Community Hospital following a lingering illness. He resided at RD 2, North Ridge Road, Brownhelm Township. He was born in Lorain, where he attended schools. He as a retired farmer and operated a produce stand in front of his home. During the winters, he worked at Amherst Metal Works. In the days of vaudeville, in 1929, he conducted a band at the Tivoli Theater. He was a violinist with many are bands, including polka bands. He was a member of St. Joseph Church in Amherst and the United Polish Club in Lorain. Surviving are two sons, Robert of Sandusky and Joseph of Atlanta, Ga.; a daughter, Mrs. Carl (Florence) Green of Sandusky, three step-sons, Robert Muska and Richard Muska both of Amherst and Ronald Muska of Lorain; two step-daughters, Mrs. William (Betty) Wohlever and Mrs. Charles Gara, both of Amherst; and a brother, Merlin Broski of Lorain. His wife, Elizabeth, died in 1969. Friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the Dombrowski Funeral Home, Lorain, where wake services will be tomorrow night at 7:30. Services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral home and at 10 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Amherst. The Rev. Anthony Kreps, pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKY, Francis, nee Lechowicz
The Lorain Journal, June 25, 1988

LORAIN - Frances C. Brosky (nee Lechowicz), 76, of Lorain died yesterday at her home after a brief illness. Born August 26, 1911 in Cleveland, she had resided in Lorain since childhood. She was a member of Nativity B.V.M. Church, Lorain, the Lorain Alliance of Poles and enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Survivors include daughters Mrs. Robert (Dolores) Lesiecki and Mrs. Ray (Lillian) Beckler both of Lorain; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; brother Joseph Lechowicz of Winter Garden, Fla.; sisters Mrs. Helen Marciniak of Rocky River, Mrs. Julia Hodovan of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Sister Mary Valerian S.S.J. of Garfield Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in 1965; and brother Anthony. Friends will be received tomorrow, 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. in the John J. Gluvna Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain. Services will be Monday, 10:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel and 11 a.m. in Nativity B.V.M. Church with the Rev. William Gibbons. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKY, Merlin Lorain Journal, Lorain Ohio, Thursday, July 3, 1980

Lorain - Merlin "Mike" Brosky, 75, of Lorain, was dead on arrival yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital following a heart attack at his home. He was born in Lorain, November 18, 1904, and attended Lorain schools. He was employed at American Ship Building Co., retiring in 1970. He was an accomplished musician having played trumpet since the age of 14, in the pit at Tivoli Theater, during vaudeville, with the Ohioans and the Bob Vian Band. He was a member of Nativity B.V.M Church, Lorain, the Musicians Local and Painters Local. Surviving are his wife, Frances (nee Lechowicz); step-daughters, Mrs. Robert (Dolores) Lesiecki and Mrs. Raymond (Lillian) Beckler, both of Lorain; two nephews. Friends may call tonight, 7 to 9, tomorrow, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Dombrowski Funeral Home, 1939 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Rites will be 9 A.M. in Nativity B.V.M Church; Rev. C.R. Pilatowski, pastor, will officiate; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.

Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROSKY, Paul A.
Lorain Journal, Lorain Ohio, February 29, 1965

Paul A. Brosky, 56, local musician, was pronounced dead on arrival at 8:30 P.M. Saturday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Mr. Brosky apparently suffered a heart attack on the stage of Slovenian National Home while preparing to play for a dance staged by the Carpenter's Union. Born here, he attended Lorain schools and was employed as a crane operator with U.S. Steel, Lorain works. Mr. Brosky was featured with the trumpet, but also played many other instruments during his 42 years as a musician. He was a member of Nativity Church, United Polish Club, Polish-American Citizens Club and the local musician's union. Survivors are his widow, Frances; two daughters, Mrs. Robert Lesiecki, Lorain, and Mrs. Ray Beckler of Elyria; two brothers, Merle of Lorain, and Stanley of Amherst; four grandchildren. Friends may call at Dombrowski Funeral Home after 5 P.M. tomorrow. Services are tentatively set for Thursday. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Members of the musicians union will be pallbearers. Members of United Polish Club will recite a prayer at the funeral home at 9 P.M. Wednesday.

Paula Brosky-Shorf

BROTHERTON, Iris, nee Lescher
The Chronicle-Telegram, 29 August 1973

Mrs. Iris Brotherton, 27, of 3521 Marshalll Ave., Lorain, died in Elyria Memorial Hospital this morning. She had been ill the past 14 months. Born in Elyria, Jan. 20, 1943, she had made her home here till moving to Lorain two years ago. Mrs. Brotherton was a member of the Church Of The Open Door. Survivors include her husband, Ronald E.; five children, Ronald E. Jr., Sherry, Cathie Jo, Yvonne, and Betsy, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Nora Lescher, a brother, Martin R. Lescher, and her grandfather, William Wood, all of Elyria. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of The Open Door with the Rev. Ralph Neighbour officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Friends will be received in the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Leslie Rodriguez, Aug 2007

BROTHERTON, Iris nee Lescher
The Chronicle-Telegram, 29 August 1973

Mrs. Iris Brotherton, 27, of 3521 Marshalll Ave., Lorain, died in Elyria Memorial Hospital this morning. She had been ill the past 14 months. Born in Elyria, Jan. 20, 1943, she had made her home here till moving to Lorain two years ago. Mrs. Brotherton was a member of the Church Of The Open Door. Survivors include her husband, Ronald E.; five children, Ronald E. Jr., Sherry, Cathie Jo, Yvonne, and Betsy, all at home; her mother, Mrs. Nora Lescher' a brother, Martin R. Lescher, and her grandfather, William Wood, all of Elyria. Services will be Monday at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of The Open Door with the Rev. Ralph Neighbour officiating. Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park. Friends will be received in the Sudro-Curtis Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Leslie Rodriguez, Aug 2007