THE MORNING JOURNAL   LORAIN, OHIO TUES. NOV. 12, 2002

Ralph C. Lake

Elyria - Ralph C. Lake, 76, of Elyria, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002, at New
Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

He was born in 1926 in Richwood, W. Va.

He served in the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War II in the Pacific
theatre of operations and on Okinawa.

Lake was employed as a welder and instructor at American Ship Building
Co. in Lorain for 32 years.  He later worked for several years as a
security guard in Lorain County.

He was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1662, Amherst,
and Amvets Post 32 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, both in Elyria.
He enjoyed gardening and fishing.

Survivors include his companion of 21 years, Darla J. Holtzman; sons
Wayne and Marc Lake, both of California; sister, Ruther Davis of Grafton'
and five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in
death by his son, Ralph C. Lake Jr.; and seven brothers, four sisters
and his parents, James E. and Sarah (nee Alkire) Lake.

Friends may call Wednesday from 6 p.m. until time of service at 8:30
p.m. at Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Family Chapel, 114 Second St., Elyria.
Chaplain Bill Tumbleson of New Life Hospice will officiate.  Memorial
contribution may be made to New Life Hospice, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria,
44035.



The Chronicle Telegram; Elyria OH; 11 Nov 2002 & 12 Nov 2002

Ralph C.Lake, 76, of Elyria, Died Saturday at New Life Hospice Center
of St Joseph in Lorain

Following a lengthy illness. He was born in Richwood,W.Va. He serviced
with the U.S. Navy Seabees during World War ll in Okinawa and Pacific
theatre. Mr Lake was a Welder and Instructor at American Ship Builders in
lorain with 32 years of service. He later work as a Private Security guard
in lorain co. for several years. He was a life member of V .F .W post
in Amherst, Elyria Amvets Post 32 and the Elyria Eagles club. He enjoyed
gardening and fishing. Survivors include his companion of 21 years, Darla
J Holtzman, Sons Wayne and marc, both of Calif., Five grandchildren,
Two Great-grandchildren, And a sister, Ruth Davis of Grafton. He was
preceded in death my a Son Ralph C. Lake Jr, His parents James E and
Sarah (nee Alkire), Seven brothers and four sisters. Friends may call 6
p.m. wednesday untill 8:30 p.m. Services Busch-Curtis-Scheuffler Family
Chapel, 114 Second st., Elyria Ohio.  Memorials may be made to New Life
Hospice, 5255 N.Adde Rd, Elyria 44035.