The Chronicle Telegram; Elyria OH; 2002-10-12

Theresa A.Wilgor(Nee Laker), 80, of Amherst Ohio, Died thurday at St
John's West Shore Hospital, in Westlake after a short illness. She was
born in Wampum, Pa., And came to Ohio in 1924. She attended St Mary's
School in Elyria. She lived in South Amherst from 1961-1980, Then moved
Amherst. She resided at Oak Ridge nursing home in westlake for the last
year.  A homemaker, She a long time member of Nativity of the blessed
Virgin Mary Catholic church in south amherst and most recently attended
the church of St Peter in Lorain. She enjoyed spenting time with her
family, Especially her grandchildren.  Survivors include son's Andrew J
Wilgor of Lorain and David A Wilgor of south amherst; Three grandchildren,
and a brother, Harry Laker of Elyria. She was preceded in death by her
husband of 13 years, James H Wilgor,in 1969, Her parents Walter Laker
and Celia (nee Meckolacyk) Laker Olaksiak, Brothers Andrew and john
Laker,and sisters Sophia Lake and Genevieve Burgett. Friends may call
2-4 and 7-9 pm today and sunday at Hempel funeral home, 373 cleveland st
amherst. Closing prayers will be 11 am monday at the funeral home. A mass
will be 11:30 am Monday at nativity of the  Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic
Church, 333 South Lake st South Amherst. THe Rev Denis ST. Marie, Pastor,
will be the Celebrant. Burial will be at St Mary's Cemetery, Elyria.