Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio

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"A cemetery may be considered as abandoned when all or practically all of the bodies have been Removed therefrom and no bodies have been buried therein for a great many years, and the cemetery has been so long neglected as entirely to lose its identity as such, and is no longer known, recognized and respected by the public as a cemetery. 1953 OAG 2978."

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Posting Some Memorial Day Activties in Ohio


Some Memorial Day 2013 Commemorations around Ohio:

Memorial Day Masses at Cleveland area Catholic Cemeteries



Lakeview Cemetery - Cleveland, Ohio

"MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES"
- An Honor!
Monday, May 27 - 10:30 am
Celebration begins with a parade to the Garfield Monument, Veteran’s program,
keynote speaker and is followed by a spirited band concert. 
At 1:30pm a ceremony will be held at the James A. Garfield
Monument to honor each person interred at The
Lake View Cemetery within the past year. FREE

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A tribute long due; 6 veterans' unmarked graves get headstones - morningjournal.com

A tribute long due; 6 veterans' unmarked graves get headstones - morningjournal.com

I apologize as I did not see this story when it was first published.  But, it is so appropriate for Veterans' Day!
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Cemetery Complaints Encouraged This Memorial Day

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Spotlighting All Saints Cemetery in Northfield, Summit County, Ohio

Sharing photographs taken on May 19, 2013 at All Saints Cemetery in Northfield, Summit County, Ohio.  These are all in the same section, Section 8.  







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