Norman Norberg's diminutive white marble marker proudly stands as a prominent landmark for Section 3A at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio

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 Cemetery marker for Section 3A

at Calvary Catholic Cemetery

Lorain, Ohio 

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The white marble marker for 

Norman Norberg - 1919 - 1921

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Norman Norberg of Lorain, Ohio, son of Carl and Ruth (Arbaugh) Norberg, only lived 2 years, 6 months, and 25 days.: February 20, 1919 - September 15, 1921, but today neither he or his final resting place are forgotten.  

His freshly cleaned white marble marker with its adorable reclining lamb nestled next to a "baby tree stump"stands as a singularly important landmark for Section 3A at Calvary Cemetery in the city where he was born, lived, and died.

 I feel Norman, and his upright grave marker standing alone by a bend in the roadway near the section sign, extend their welcoming greeting to me for whenever I visit the gravesite of my maternal great-grandmother Antonina (AKA Antonia) Szczepankiewicz, who was also buried in the same section.

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The lower right photo of Norman Norberg's marker was taken almost two months after it was cleaned with D/2 Biological Solution.

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1920 U. S. Census - Norberg family - Lorain, Ohio

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Death certificate of Norman Norberg.
He died from Meningitis

 

Record from the Catholic Cemeteries of the Cleveland Catholic Diocese:

Name: Norman Norberg Death Date: 15 Sep 1921 Death Place: Lorain, USA Section Number  3A
Grave Number   12
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Sending angels to watch over Norman Norberg  and all of those dearly departed souls  who found peace and rest  in Section 3A  at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio.

Cleaning "Pesky" Zagorsky Gravemarkers - Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio - June 4 2019

Sharing "cleaning-in-progress" and after cleaning photos of the flat gravemarkers for brothers Andrew and Michael Zagorsky buried at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio.  

The cleaner of choice:"D/2 Biological Solution" - applied with a soft bristle brush, and using tap water from home whenever possible for lots and lots of rinsing! 

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The problem with these markers is the pesky unpolished granite areas with their darkened streaks stubbornly staying year after year.   Otherwise, "D/2" is doing a great job cleaning and lightening the polished granite surface.  

The gravemarkers have been cleaned with "D/2" once a year since 2014.  

Because I don't wish to use any solution stronger than "D/2", I'll see how these markers look this time next year.  

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Photos of the red granite marker - cleaning in progress - and after soft bristle brush cleaning and rinsing for Andrew and Josephine (Szczepankiewicz) Zagorsky. 

 

 

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Photos of the gray granite gravestone during cleaning and after cleaning and rinsing for Michael and Marie (Novascek) Zagorsky.

Sharing Photos of Grave Markers and Monuments that Stand Along the Main Roadway at Section 6 at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio

Sharing various photographs taken February 14, 2018 at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio. 

These monuments and markers seen in the photographs are at or near the cemetery's main roadway in Section 6 which leads up to the cemetery's exit.  

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Of particular note regarding some of the older monuments, and smaller size markers, is that the ceramic photographs are missing from the insets placed for them on the stone.  I don't know if there was vandalism that caused their removal or another reason, but it is something to make one wonder about.  Otherwise, the angel topped monuments seem to be intact, which is indeed good news!  

It can be noted also that some of the angels are praying.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Careless Use of Maintenance and Heavy Equipment at Cemeteries Causes Preventable Damage and Destruction

Most of us who have frequented cemeteries have encountered scenes similar to what appears in the photographs below.  Flat grave markers with evidence of tire marks across them.  Some flat markers might be sturdy enough to withstand the weight and pressure of heavy maintenance equipment and their tires running over them; while others are not and develop cracks and can be permanently damaged by repeated use of such equipment as mowers and grave digging equipment.  However, no grave marker should bear evidence of tire marks across it -- its inscriptions, and epitaphs -- which is quite disrespectful to the deceased and disturbing to the families and friends who care about the gravesites and gravestones that mark them.  

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If this type of damage and defacement is occurring on any of your family members' gravestones of course you should photograph the stone, document the damage, and submit your complaint to the owners/operators of the cemetery.  

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As far as removing tire marks, a good way to start is by using a soft bristle brush and a lot of water for cleaning and rinsing off and Orvus Soap on most gravestones that are also deemed appropriate for such cleaning.  

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D/2 Biological Solution is another tested and proven product that has been used successfully for cleaning most gravestones; primarily for biological growth, however.  

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Also, I received a tip from Atlas Preservation to try using Bon Ami but only on unpolished granite  though.  A muddy and dusty granite marker may appear to be unpolished, however, that might not be the case.  Always check and be sure first! Again, using only a soft bristle brush and adequate water and rinsing afterward. 

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So be careful as you don't want to make a bad situation worse!

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  As with any gravestone cleaning, stay within the guideline of "If in doubt DON'T."  

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The flat markers below are from Section 3A in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.  

Sadly, the early 1900's cross topped markers may have originally stood upright as so many of this era once did.  Over time they either were knocked over or fell down on their own and began sinking further into the ground giving the appearance that they were meant to be flat markers.

Calvary Cemetery, Lorain Ohio - April 9, 2017 - Unexpectedly Finding a long-lost friend Touched My Heart.

Sharing my photos of myself and Joan D. (Szczepankiewicz) Stevens of Lorain taken at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio on April 9, 2017.  

While at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, I decided its time to visit the gravesite of some of my Szczepankiewicz family members from my maternal grandmother's family.  Specifically, Stanley Szczepankiewicz and his wife Sophie's gravesites. 

While walking toward the gravestone, I immediately saw a lady finishing up decorating it with Easter flowers.  I decided to walk up and ask her if she is Joan Stevens, the daughter of Stanley and Sophie, whom I had written to over the years but not received recent replies from, unfortunately.  She said she was indeed Joan Stevens, so we struck up a conversation and I told her about my maternal great-grandmother's gravesite in another section that she said she had never visited before.  I mentioned that if she had time to follow us there, I would show it to her.  My maternal great-grandmother is Antonina Szczepankiewicz.  So we stopped at my ancestor's gravesite where my husband took our photo standing by it.  Afterward, we drove up to another section of the cemetery to visit the gravesites of Joan's grandparents Antoni and Victoria (Krokos) Szczepankiewicz.  Antoni and Antonina were siblings. 

Meeting Joan so unexpectedly certainly was the highlight of my day.  She is such a remarkable person that at age 85 and after overcoming major health issues, still drives out to decorate her parents' gravesites.  I pray she is able to continue with her visits for many years to come. 

Szczepankiewicz interments at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain Ohio as listed on Find A Grave. 

Marion (Szczepankiewicz) Stevens is also buried at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.

Sharing Photos of Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio

Sharing a few photographs from my recent short visit to Lorain's Calvary Catholic Cemetery where many of my Zagorsky and Szczepankiewicz relatives are buried.  

Calvary Cemetery has a nice new shiny black granite marker bearing its name and address standing at its entrance driveway with a defining border of large size rocks encircling it.  The marker is so much more welcoming to visitors than the old one that stood for so long. That old one reminded me of a sign at a logging site that had been crudely created from an old piece of wood by someone using a jagged saw.  It was suspended between two metal poles and just didn't do justice to this beautiful cemetery!  

So, I congratulate the Cleveland Catholic Diocese for replacing that old Calvary Cemetery sign!  

 

 

 

Andrzej 'Andrew' Bernatowicz (1873 - 1918) - Find A Grave Memorial

After a few edits and requests submitted to the Find A Grave contributor for revisions for this memorial, it has finally been corrected.  The given name was incorrect.  

The surname on the gravestone is spelled "Bernatawicz" however the death certificate and the cemetery record show "Bernatowicz."  

It has been verified also that "Bernatowicz" is a valid Polish surname:  

The surname of Bernatowicz in Poland

Andrzej 'Andrew' Bernatowicz (1873 - 1918) - Find A Grave Memorial

Modern Monuments & Merry Christmas at Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio

Sharing photos taken November 29, 2015 at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio.  

The photo of the gravesite decorated for Christmas with the big flowery wreath, an angel wreath, and stand up metal angel and tree was the most unique one I saw during my visit.  

The lack of snow somewhat detracts from the spirit of a traditional winter holiday scene, but the thoughtful decorations are making up for it!   

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The remaining photographs are of newer larger granite monuments.  Each has its own individuality.

 

"Before" and "After" Comparison Photos of the Dorothy Eleanor Provoznik Gravestone - Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio

The top photograph of the Dorothy Eleanor Provoznik gravestone, that is 95 years old this year, at the Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio was taken on May 28, 2007 after it was cleaned with only plain water.  

As can be seen, there was a white streak across the front side of the gravestone most likely made by a weed whacker that remained even after cleaning with a soft bristle brush.  This stone is quite porous.  It is almost like a concrete block. 
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 The second photograph below was taken May 9, 2015 not long after water and  D/2 Biological Solution was applied to it.   The stone was scrubbed with a soft bristle plastic brush.  

It was so amazing to watch as brown and green 'gunky' liquid just "oozed out" of the gravestone and came to the top surface rather quickly.  

It is important to note that there are steel mills in the area and much pollution is in the air, unfortunately. 

The gravestone was rinsed down well with water afterward.  In a few minutes the stone began to dry and it looked as seen now. 

This stone will be checked again this summer to see how it is doing!     

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  May 28, 2007 after being washed with water and a soft bristle plastic brush

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  May 9, 2015 after being cleaned with water and  D/2 Biological Solution and rinsed with plain water