Lois J. Clark Obituary (1924

Sheffield Lake - Lois J. (Baum) Clark, 92, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born on February 9, 1924 in Bellevue, OH and she moved to Lorain at a young age. Lois graduated from Lorain High School, Class 1942B. She married Harry W. Clark on November 29, 1945 and they raised five children together. Lois was a longtime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Lorain where she was a member of Joy Circle, Altar Guild, and she taught Sunday school. She worked at Shoreway Lanes in Sheffield Lake for 40 years from 1969-2009. Lois was an avid bowler and she was a member of Lorain Women's Bowling Association and Hall of Fame member. She was also a founding member of the Lorain 500 Club. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and she also enjoyed working her crossword puzzles and knitting. She is survived by her children, Freda Slamcik (Walter Martin), Bruce (Star) Clark, Mary Ruth (Bob) Halas and Tim Clark; sisters, Ruthlee Bertsch and Janice (Dale) Raymond; grandchildren, Jerry, Brian, Ashley, Sherry, Michele, Tim and Brittany; great-grandchildren, Owen, Ian, Issac, Ethan, Brenden, Brayden, Kasen, Maddalynn; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry W. Clark in 1984; daughter, Beth McNabb in 2005; parents, Clayton and Ruth Baum; sister, Phyllis Murphy; and many loving family and friends. Lois's family would like to thank the caring staff of Avon Oaks where Lois resided from June 2015 for their exceptional care for their mother. The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440) 244-1961 on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM and at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, 647 Reid Avenue, Lorain on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 from 10:30 AM until the time of funeral service at 11:00 AM, Pastor Jimmy Madsen, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.