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BROUSE, Clara Martha, nee Bryant
The Medina Gazette, 25 June 1943

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in the Spencer Methodist Church for Mrs. Clara Brouse, 72, who died early Tuesday morning (22 June 1943) at her home in Ashland. Burial was in the Spencer Cemetery. Mrs. Brouse was a daughter of Ira D. and Mary West Bryant and was born Dec. 6, 1870 at Henrietta, O.For 50 years, she was a resident of Spencer before moving to Ashland in 1927. She was the widow of Wesley M. Brouse. Surviving are her children, Marion, Vella and Veda Brouse of Ashland and Glenn Brouse of Elyria, and one brother, Ralph Bryant, of Huntington.

Carole Schetter

BROUSE, Donald L.
The Medina Gazette, 22 January 1981

Donald Brouse, 70, of Spencer, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1981, in Akron City Hospital following a sudden illness. Born in Penfield Twp., Lorain County, Mr. Brouse was a resident of the Spencer area all his life. Mayor of Spencer from 1966 to 1971, he was a member of the Spencer Council from 1940 to 1943 and was village clerk from 1944 to 1965. He was a member of The Spencer United Methodist Church, of which he was treasurer for 32 years; and of the Medina County Mental Health Board. He retired from the Spencer Mfg. Co. in 1972. Services will be held Friday at 1 p.m. in the Parker & Son Funeral Home in Spencer, the Rev. Dean Bush officiating, followed by burial in Spencer Cemetery. Friends will be received in the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Spencer United Methodist Church.

Carole Schetter

Brouse, Florence L., see Florence L. Dirlam

BROUSE, Harvey
The Medina Gazette, 10 April 1923

Harvey, son of Jacob and Maria Brouse, was born in Doylestown, Wayne County, O. March 26, 1845, and departed this life April 2, 1923, aged 78 years and 7 days. At the age of 5 years, he came with his parents to Spencer, Medina County, where the greater part of his life has been spent. Dec. 9, 1867, he was united in marriage with Margaret Dague.To this union were born 5 children, 3 sons and 2 daughters; Wesley, who departed this life nearly 10 years ago, Frank and Fred of Spencer, Mrs. Mary Browand of Penfield and Mrs. Hattie Hollibaugh of Akron. At the age of 19 years, he answered his country's call and enlisted in Co. E, 60th Regiment and served until the close of the Civil War. Early in life he gave his heart to Jesus. During life, he often spoke of sincere faith and hope in his Redeemer.He leaves to mourn his departure his companion, 4 children, 15 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, 2 brothers and many relatives and friends.

Carole Schetter

BROUSE, Ray M.
newspaper not identified, 26 June 1995

Ray M. Brouse, 88, a former Penfield Township and Elyria resident, died Monday at Venice Hospital in Venice, Fla. Born in Penfield Township, he moved from Elyria to the Venice area in 1972. For 35 years, he was the supervisor of industrial relations for Republic Steel in Elyria, retiring in 1971. Mr. Brouse belonged to Grace United Methodist Church in Venice and the church's men's club. He was a former president and former treasurer of the Colonial Manor Mobile Home Park Homeowners Association in Venice.Survivors include his wife, Hazel A.; a daughter Kathleen B. Calhoun of Fort Myers, Fla.; 3 step grandchildren; and 5 step great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be at 2 pm Friday at the Peale Chapel at Grace United Methodist Church in Venice. The Farley Funeral Home and Crematory in Venice is handling arrangements.

Carole Schetter

BROUSE, Wesley
The Medina Gazette, 18 July 1913

Wesley Brouse, eldest son of Harvey Brouse and wife, was born in Spencer, March 6, 1873. He was united in marriage to Clara Bryant Nov. 6, 1896. To this union were born 4 children who, with his ever devoted wife, are left to mourn the great loss of an affectionate father and kind husband. An aged father and mother, 2 brothers and 2 sisters are also left to mourn. Wesley was of a genial disposition, an ever-obliging neighbor and friendly with all whom he formed an acquaintance. Altho he had lived an honest and moral life, he knew that there was a very important thing which he had left undone and in October, 1911, he obeyed his master's call and was buried with Christ in baptism, uniting with the Free Baptist Church in Spencer. During his illness of 6 months, he often expressed a desire to get well that he might be the means of doing more good in the world if it were the Lord's will. Surviving children: Sons Marion of Ashland, Glenn of Elyria and daughters Vella and Veda of Ashland. Burial in Spencer Cemetery.

Carole Schetter

BROWAND, Arleigh J.
newspaper not given, 30 November 1987

Arleigh J. Browand, 78, died Sunday at the Evergreen Care Center in Medina. Born in Penfield, he resided in Litchfield Township for may years, where he was a successful farmer. Before retirement, he was employed in various fields including insurance, real estate, and other investment concerns. In recent years, Browand resided in Palm Bay, Fla., spending his summers in Ohio at Pleasant Run, LaGrange. A former director of Savings Deposit Bank in Medina, he was a member of the Litchfield United Church of Christ Congregational. He was also a member of the Litchfield Masonic lodge of which he was twice past master, Medina Chapter of Royal Arch Masons, Litchfield Order of Eastern Star, and greater Melbourne Shrine Club of Melbourne, Fla. He and his wife gave Medina County a scenic easement reserving to the county in its natural state, 33 acres of virgin woods in Litchfield. Mr. Browand is survived by his wife, Lucille M. (nee Falconer), daughters Arlene Huber of Medina and Jean Gehring of Cincinnati; 9 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and brothers, Blake of Wakeman and Lynden of North Ridgeville.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Judith.Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Waite & Son memorial Home in Medina, where Masonic services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Services will be Thursday at 1 pm at the Litchfield United Church of Christ Congregational, with the Rev. Michael Hayes, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Litchfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Litchfield United Church of Christ Congregational.

Carole Schetter

BROWAND, (Chester) Blake
newspaper not given, 9 March 1988

Blake Browand, 82, of Wakeman, died Wednesday evening at Loral Home Care, Grafton. He had been ill for several months. He was born in Penfield Township, and had been a farmer all of his life. Surviving are daughters, Leota Boerger, of London, Ohio, Lorene Bentley of Colorado Springs. Colo., and Patsy Anzalone, of San Jose, Calif.; sons, Keith, of Grafton, Bruce, of Margate, Fla., and Thomas, of Pittsburgh, Pa.; 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a brother, Lynden, of North Ridgeville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, in 1985; and a brother, Arleigh, in 1987. Friends may call from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Norton Funeral Home, Wellington. Services will be held at 2 pm. Sunday in the funeral home with Rev. Dana Welch officiating. Burial will be in Penfield Cemetery.

Carole Schetter

BROWAND, Lynden
newspaper not given

Died May 20, 1996 Avid Bowler, Longtime Ridgeville Little League Coach

Lynden Browand, 79, of North Ridgeville died Monday at his daughter's home in North Ridgeville after a two-month illness. Born in Penfield Township, he lived in North Ridgeville the past 45 years. He was a machinist at the Ridge Tool Co., in Elyria for more than 30 years, retiring in 1982. An avid bowler, he belonged to Young At Heart, Senior No-Tap and Summer Swinging Seniors bowling leagues, all at Center Ridge Lanes in North Ridgeville. He also worked as a custodian at Center Ridge Lanes for more than 10 years, following his retirement. Mr. Browand was a graduate of Penfield High School, where he had played basketball and was a pole vaulter. During World War II, he served with the Army. A member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in North Ridgeville, he was a former deacon. He coached Little League baseball in North Ridgeville for may years and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Survivors include daughters Eve Klift of Dallas, Virginia Errington of Oil City, Pa., and Lynn Gardner of North Ridgeville; a son, Robert of Katy, Texas, 13 grandchildren, a great-grandchild; and dear friend, Nina Parks of Avon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nina (nee Bailey), in 1984; and brothers Blake and Arleigh. Friends may call 6-9 pm Wednesday in the Bogner-Busch Family Chapel, 36403 Center Ridge Road, North Ridgeville, where services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. The Rev. Frank Banfill of the North Ridgeville Baptist Church, will officiate.Burial will be in the North Ridgeville Cemetery.Memorials may be made to New Life Harvest Life Bereavement, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria.

Carole Schetter

BROWAND, Nina, nee Bailey
Death notice, newspaper not given, 19 September 1984

Nina (nee Bailey) 62, of North Ridgeville. She is survived by her husband, Lynden (Lynn), daughters Mrs. Eva Clift, Mrs. Virginia Errington, Mrs. Lynn Higgins, a son Robert and a brother. Visitation will be 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. today at the Bogner Funeral Home, North Ridgeville. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the First Congregational United Church of Christ. Burial will be in the North Ridgeville Cemetery.

Carole Schetter

BROWN, A.
Saturday, Feb 6, 1892

Vermillion - Last Wednesday evening the entire community was shocked by the report that A. Brown, the drayman here, was dead. He was carrying the trunk from the house of Miss Green to his wagon, when he probably slipped, and in trying to save himself, his neck was dislocated at the first joint, causing instant death. Mr. Brown was a native of Vermillion and had spent his life here. He was born November 11, 1853, and was married to Miss Linkembach in 1876 and died January 20, 1892, leaving his wife and four children (3 girls and 1 boy). The funeral was one of the largest ever held here, and was attended by the K.O.T.M. of which he was a member. About one hundred knights were in line. Delegations from Huron, Amherst and Birmingham were present. The members of relief fire company also attended in a body. The services, conducted by Rev. Klahols of Huron, pastor of the German Evangelical Church was assisted by Rev. C. L. Hamlin were held in the Congregational Church which was filled to its upmost capacity, about six hundred being present, and many went away without gaining admission. The interment was in Maple Grove cemetery.

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BROWN, Henry
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday March 12, 1892

North Amherst - Henry Brown died on Friday, March 4, of consumption, aged 25 years, after a long illness. The funeral services were held on the 7th inst. at St. Peter's church, conducted by Rev. Haefria, and were largely attended by friends and relatives. The Knights of Pythia Society, of which the deceased was a member, was present in a body. He was unmarried, and was a young man well thought of and had many friends.

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BROWN, Mamie nee Douglas
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday March 12, 1892

North Amherst - Mrs. Mamie Bell Douglas Brown, was born in Henrietta township, Lorain County, O[hio], September 10, 1867. She spent her childhood in the home of her birth. When she was 15 years of age her parents moved to Kipton, O., where she attended school for two years. Was married to her now sorrowing husband, William G. Brown, May 2, 1885. One child, Lula May, now6 years of age was born to them. The nearly seven years of happy married life were all too short, but we bow to our heavenly Father's will. Father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas of Kipton, and one sister Mrs. Ely of Lorain, mourn her early demise, and yet rejoice that she is safe in her father's home with Jesus and her little sister and brother gone before. She died at her husband's home in North Amherst, O., March 2, 1892, aged 24 years, 5 months and 21 days and was buried in the Douglas plot in the Kipton Cemetery, Rev. P. K. Harding, of North Amherst officiating.

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BROWN, Mary A., see Mary A. Diederich

BROWN, Raymond D.
Pueblo Chieftan, May 2, 1961

Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado - Raymond J Brown, 64 of 726 Elmhurst died Tuesday of a heart ailment which forced his retirement five years ago from the Pueblo Plant of Colorado Fuel and Iron Corp. Mr. Brown was a native of Elyria, Ohio, and moved to Pueblo 52 years ago. He was charging machine operator in the open hearth at the time of his retirement. He had worked in the department since 1917. Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Ann K. Brown; a son, Wesley Brown, and a sister Mrs. Florence Morris, all of Pueblo. Five grandchildren also survive. Time of services will be announced by the George F. McCarthy Funeral Home. Note: My Grandfather's parents were John N. Brown and Carrie Eigner Brown.

Bev Catalano

BRYANT, Clara Martha, see Clara Martha Brouse

BRYANT, Esther Mae, see Esther Mae Eibner

BRYANT, Nellie Yolland, see Nellie Yolland Moore

BRYANT, Winnie, see Winnie Moore

BRZEZINSKI, Stanley
The Chronicle Telegram, February 3, 1936

STANLEY BRZEZINSKI, 67, of 221 West 14th Street, Lorain, was fatally injured at 7:15 p.m. Saturday by an automobile at Reid Avenue and 14th Street, as he was walking to church. According to the reports, Brzezinski stepped immediately in the path of a car driven by Herbert Lewis of Ninth Street, Lorain, brother of Deputy Sheriff Noel Lewis. The driver made a full report to police. Brzezinski was a resident of Lorain for 43 years, and was a retired employee of the American Shipbuilding Company. He was a member of the Church of the Nativity at Lexington Avenue and 15th Street. His wife survives. Funeral services, in charge of the Bittner Funeral Home here, will be held at the family residence at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, followed at 9 by services at the church, with Father I. J. Dembowski officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Paula Brosky-Shorf

BUCHANAN, John
The Journal, Lorain OH, 18 Apr 1983, p18

Amherst - John B. Buchanan, 57, of Amherst, a former employee of the Cleveland Quarries Co. in South Amherst, died yesterday at Allen Memorial hospital, Oberlin, after a long illness. He was born in Barbourville, KY, May 7, 1925 and lived in Amherst for 30 years. Buchanan was a member of Free Pentecostal Church, South Amherst. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Fannie (nee Miller); sons James W. Brock of Norwalk, Freddie Buchanan of Lorain, Bill D. Buchanan of Vermilion, Paul V. Buchanan of South Amherst, John R. Buchanan of Elyria, and Chester D. and Joseph A. Buchanan, both at home; daughters Kathy Buchanan at home, Mrs. Randy (Gracie) Dodge of Elyria and Mrs. Gary (Jewell) Jones of Lorain; 18 grandchildren; brothers Lee R. and De Buchanan both of Kentucky and Frank Buchanan of South Amherst; sisters Mrs. Ed (Dorothy) Hickman, Mrs. W.H. (Gerty) Campbell and Mrs. Emery (Lillian) Hembry, all of Kentucky, Mrs. James (Ruby) Green of Amherst, Mrs Bill (Mosie) Green of Cincinnati, Mrs. Mae Spudemore of Elyria and Mrs. Jackey (Belle) Golden of South Amherst. The family will receive friends tonight, 7 to 9, at the Hempel Funeral Home, 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

Linda

BUCHS, Keith
The Morning Journal©, 2000, May 19, 2000

HENRIETTA TOWNSHIP - Keith "K.C." Buchs, 78, of Henrietta Township, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, as the result of a farm accident at his home. He was born June 1, 1921, in Henrietta Township, and lived there all his life. He graduated from Henrietta High School in 1940 and served four years in the U.S. Navy, participating in the Normandy invasion of Europe. Buchs, a plumber, was employed by T.O. Murphy Co. before serving in the Navy and later was employed by the Northern Ohio Builders Association and Jakmas Plumbing and Heating. He, his wife, Ginny, and their family spent a year abroad in Lebanon as a part of C.R.O.P. and Church World Service. Buchs served as a Henrietta Township trustee and as the township's representative on the Citizen Ambulance Service. He was a member of Henrietta United Methodist Church and held church committee positions. He was a member also of the U.S. Navy LST Association, Gibson Lodge 301 Free and Accepted Masons, Wakeman Chapter 177 Royal Arch Masons, Halcyon Chapter 347 Order of the Eastern Star, Henrietta Grange and Lorain County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed farming, canoeing, camping, golf and fishing, and was a snow skier when he was in his 50s. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Virginia (nee Angersbach); daughter, Dawn M. Cornwell of Henrietta Township; sons Timothy K. Buchs of Henrietta Township and Terry W. Buchs of Florence Township; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; brother, Bernie Buchs of Henrietta Township; sisters Lenore Pogan of Wadsworth and Helen Budweg of Henrietta; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances (nee Angersbach); brother, James, in 1997; and parents, Harold and Flossie (nee Kropf) Buchs. Friends may call Monday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Gerber-Smith Funeral Home, 16 Cooper St., Wakeman, where Gibson Lodge 301 F. & A. M. will hold a Masonic service at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Henrietta United Church of Christ, 52148 SR 113, with the Rev. James Greenawalt, pastor, and the Rev. Jeffery Gindlesberger officiating. Graveside services and burial with military honors will follow in Birmingham Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Henrietta United Methodist Church, 52148 SR 118, Amherst 44001.

Hart Smith

BURAK, Catherine Agnes, see Catherine Agnes Lalonde

BURGETT, Christopher

BURKE, Isabela
Elyria Independent Democrat, Dec 16, 1871

In Ridgeville, November 27th, 1871, Isabela, wife of David Burke aged eighty one years, three months and eleven days.

The deceased was the mother of Hon. Stevenson Burke, and possessed many traits that characterized as a woman of unusual energy and industry. She was born in the north of Ireland, Aug., 16, 1790, and emigrated with her husband to New York nearly fifty years ago. In the spring of 1834, she removed to Lorain County, and settled in Ridgeville, where she resided to the time of her decease. She was a woman of strong domestic affections beloved by her children, whose early training received her most careful ateention, and to whom her memory will ever remain precious.

Maureen

BURMEISTER, Frederick L.
July 16, 1911 - August 14, 1968

Id#: 0445581 Name: Burmeister, Frederick L. Date: Aug 15, 1968 Death Notice

Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland
Necrology File, Reel #097.

Notes: Burmeister. Frederick L. Burmeister, residence, 163 Avon-Belden Rd., Avon Lake, O., beloved husband of Dorothy R., father of Gretchen I., and William C., son of Martha, brother of Eldore Sorensen, Marven, Calvin and Elaine Kuttier, grandfather of two. Friends may call at The Burmeister Avon Lake Funeral Home, 163 Avon-Beiden Rd., Avon Lake, From 2-4 And 7-9 P.M. Thursday and Friday. Services will be held Saturday, Aug. 17, at 1:30 p.m. at the Avon Lake United Church of Christ. Interment Lakewood Park Cemetery. Family suggests contributions to the Shrine Children's Hospital or charity of your choice.

Richard J. O'Keefe

BURNETT, Isabella

BURNS, Geraldine S. nee Smith
Abt. June 6, 1982
The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Jun 8, 1982, pg. 5 sec. B, Death Notice

Geraldine S. Burns (nee Smith), beloved wife of the late Richard A., dear mother of Richard A. Jr., Vickie Perkins (Mrs. David), Debbie B. Begin (Mrs. Mark) of Columbus, O., Edward S. and David J. and Robert M., grandmother of nine and one/half. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, June 8, at 2 p.m., at the Perkins residence, 19808 Chagrin Blvd. Brown-Forward service.

Richard J. O'Keefe

BURNS, Richard A.

BURRELL, Frankie
Died 1868

Jan. 1st, after a long and painful illness, Frankie Burrell, aged 7 years, 4 months, and 10 days.Gone home to spend his New Year with Jesus.

Maureen

BURRELL, Isaac
Elyria Democrat, Wed, March 14, 1860

In Sheffield on the 12th inst., of Consumption, Isaac Burrell, aged 90 years. The deceased settled in Sheffield in the year 1818 and has lived to see the Wilderness converted into fertile fields, in the labor of which he bore a conspicuous part.

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BURRER, Emma Louise nee Mosso March 9, 1921 - January 25, 1996

The Cleveland Plain Dealer, Jan 27, 1996, pg. 8 sec. B, Obituary

Emma Louise Burrer, 74, volunteer at nursing home

Elyria - In 1994, Emma Louise Burrer was named Volunteer of the Year by the Elyria United Methodist Home. For 18 years, she had volunteered at the retirement and nursing home, where she visited residents, tracked volunteer hours and worked in the gift store. Mrs. Burrer, 74, died Thursday at her home in Elyria. She was born and grew up in Hahntown, Pa., near Pittsburgh. After moving to Elyria in 1940, Mrs. Burrer worked for Bendix-Westinghouse Corp. in Elyria, where she assembled air brakes. She was a charter member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria. Mrs. Burrer and her husband of 47 years, Val, enjoyed ballroom dancing.

Besides her husband, survivors include her daughters, Valerie Danek of Frankfort, Ill., and Kathryn Hyer of Cleveland; two grandchildren; two brothers; and two sisters. Memorial services will be at noon today at St. Jude Church, 590 Poplar St., Elyria. Reichlin-Roberts Funeral Home in Elyria is in charge of arrangements. Contributions in memory of Mrs. Burrer may be made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Rd., Elyria 44035.

Richard J. O'Keefe

CALLAHAN, Julia, see Julia Foley

CALLEN

CAMPBELL, Mary Ann
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday, March 12, 1892

Mrs. Mary Ann Campbell, died at the home of her niece, Mrs. L. W. Drake, Saturday, March 5, aged 85 years. The remains were taken to Berlinville, Erie County for burial.

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CARPENTER, June Marie, see June Marie Howard

CARTER, Amanda, see Amanda Bates

CHAPMAN, Mary Ann, see Mary Ann Wood

CHAPMAN, DeEtte

CHAPMAN, Rev. O. A.

CHILDS, Mrs.
Lorain County Reporter, Saturday, April 16, 1892

Mrs. John Childs died at her home here Thursday, April 14, 1892,. aged 74 years. Her death was sudden, although she had [the word been is missing in the article] in failing health for some time. The funeral services were held this afternoon at the home, Rev. E. E. Williams, officiating. She was a member of the Congregational church and a very exemplary woman, highly regarded by the people here, among whom she had lived almost the whole of her life time. The surviving members of her family are Mrs. D. M. Clark and Mrs. P.W. Sampsell.

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