Lorain County Obituaries

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FARTHING, T. S.
The Elyria Republican Thursday July 12, 1894, Grafton
T. S. Farthing was born near Hull, England, February 16th, 1819 and died in Grafton July 5^th, 1894, aged seventy-five years and five months.  On July 4^th 1834, with his parents he sailed enroute from Hull to Eaton, this county, where had preceded him. In the course of time he married Harriet Findley, also of Eaton, and purchased a farm one and one half miles west of the center, where he lived for several years, when he sold and went to the western part of the state. A few years later he buried his wife, who left four small children. For his second wife he married the mother of Mrs. A. W. Nichols, and had one other child, who died in infancy. At the age of thirteen his daughter died, and after maturity twos sons followed those that had gone before. One of these sons was in the service of Uncle Sam at the time of his death. In 1882 he buried his second wife, with whom he had lived twenty-six years and since her death he has made his home with Mr. and Mrs. Nichols, an honored, esteemed and trusted member of their family. He was a conscientious Christian; had made the scriptures a study from childhood; was so well versed in Bible lore that he would quickly correct the mistake of one word in a quotation he might hear, and directly turn to any passage desired. His life was unpretentious but worthy of imitation in many respects. In his heart no malice or ill will was harbored toward any person, but pure and unselfish purposes reigned supreme, and those qualities endeared him to many friends.
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FISH, Kathleen Ellen (nee Myers) (Abt. 1946 - Abt. April 10, 2000)
The Cleveland Plain Dealer Apr 121, 2000, pg. 6 sec. B Death Notice
Kathleen Ellen Fish, age 53.  Loving wife of John; dear mother of Matthew and Marcus (wife Hollie); sister of Don Myers (Susan), Tom Myers (Cheryl) and Ted Myers; daughter of the late Herb and Dorothy Myers.  Memorial celebration Sunday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church, 11680 Royalton Rd.  Memorial contributions may be made to Royal Redeemer Lutheran School, Bethany Lutheran School, Lutheran High West or American Cancer Society.  No visitation.  Arrangements by Baker Funeral Home, Berea.
Richard O'Keefe

FITCH, Catherine - The Journal October 19, 1978
Mrs. Catherine "Kate" Fitch (nee Doyle), 79, lifelong resident, died yesterday, Oct. 18, 1978, in Lorain Community Hospital following a three-day illness. Born April 28, 1899, in Urichsville, Ohio, she was a member of St. Mary's Church, where she was active in church organizations. Surviiving are sons, Keith,  Lorain, Jack, Garden City, Michigan; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Friends may call 7 to 9 tonight, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 tomorrow at Reidy-Scanlan Funeral Home. 2150 Broadway, Lorain, where Christain Wake services will be at 6 p.m. tomorrow. Rites will be at 9 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home, and 10  a.m. in St. Mary's Church, the Rev. John J. Kline officiating; burial in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. 
Louise Moran

FITCH, KEITH, AWARDED PURPLE HEART   -   Lorain Journal, August 1, 1993
Keith T. Fitch, 68, of Lakeland, Fla., and formerly of Lorain, died Saturday, July 17, 1993, at his home in Lakeland. He moved to Lakeland from Lorain in 1980. Fitch served with the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II, from 1942-45, in the South and Central Pacific. He earned the Purple Heart for wounds received in Peleliu Island. Fitch worked for U.S.Steel, Lorain, retiring in 1980. Prior to that, he worked for Lorain Transit.   He was a former member of the Lorain County Sheriff's Auxiliary; life member of the Disabled American Veterans Louise Paul Proy Chapter 20; member of the AMVETS Post 47; the Marine Corps League of Lorain; life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2297, Lakeland; and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.   Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Edward (Karen) Pawlaski of Lorain; son Kirk T. of Lorain; three grandchildren and four great-grandchilden; and brother Jack of Garden City, Michigan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Catherine (nee Doyle). The Lanier Funeral Home, Lakeland, was in charge of arrangements.   Burial, with full military honors, was in Arlington National Cemetery.
Louise Moran

FITCH, THEODORE W. FITCH, 70, SERVED ON DRAFT BOARD  -  The Journal, Thursday June 10, 1971
Theodore W. (Ted) Fitch, 70, of 1316 9th Street, Lorain, a former member of the Lorain Draft Board, died at 10:45 P.M. yesterday, June 9, 1971 in St. Joseph Hospital after a long illness. Born in Geneva, Ohio, he had lived in the Lorain area for 47 years. He was a billet roller in the No. 2 Seamless Mill of Lorain Cuyahoga Works, U.S. Steel for 33 years. He served on the Lorain Draft Board from 1939 to 1946. His wife, Catherine survives, along with two sons, Keith T. of Lorain and Jack, Detroit, two sisters, Mrs. William (Alberta) Gambel, Elyria; Mrs. Clyde (Phyllis) Speith, Ann Arbor, Michigan; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Friends may call in the Reidy Scanlan Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home with the Rev. John Kline officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery.
Louise Moran


FLOCK, Catherine G. (nee Minnich) (November 04, 1915 - September 17, 2006)
Catherine G. Flock (nee Minnich) 90 of Elyria, died Sunday, September 17, 2006 at North Ridge Health Center following a long illness.
She had been a resident of Elyria since 1947. She was a member of St. Agnes Church, Elyria and was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society there. Mrs. Flock enjoyed playing cards as a member of the Sunshine Club, doing crafts, gardening, and was a Cleveland Indians fan.   Surviving are her sister, Mary Gallis; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Flock; parents, Joseph and Julia (nee Schuster) Minnich; brothers, Joseph, Anthony and Leo Minnich; and sister, Winiferd Minnich.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 4-8PM at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville, where a prayer service will be held at 9:15AM Thursday. 10:00 AM Mass to follow at St. Agnes Church 611 Lake Ave., Elyria. Reverend Albert A. Krupp will be the officiant. Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Agnes Church or to New Life Care, 5255 N. Abbe Rd. Elyria, OH 44035.
Richard O'Keefe


FOWL, Leonard  -  Saturday Feb 27, 1892  Lorain County Reporter
On  February 22, 1892, Leonard Fowl died of consumption at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Congregational Church, attended by Chevalier Lodge, K of P and the remains were interred at the cemetery at Murray Ridge.
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FOWLS,  Philip,  -  The Elyria Republican, Thursday July 12, 1894
Rev. Philip J. Fowls died at Canton, O (having previously gone their for medical treatment) June 25^th after a lingering illness of several years, aged fifty-nine years and four months. He was born in Amherst township, March 1^st, 1835, where he resided up to the time of his death. He was active, industrious and prosperous, and was successful in all he undertook. His remains were brought home Tuesday, June 26^th, and his remains were laid to rest in the Murray Ridge cemetery. The funeral services were held on June 28^th, at the Evangelical church, conducted by Bishop Horn and Rev. Spring of Cleveland. He leaves a wife, one daughter, one son, a daughter-in-law and a grandson, in the immediate family to mourn the loss of one whose death is so sadly lamented by scores of friends.
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