My thank you for "being here" and being loyal readers of this blog! You are so appreciated!

**Hello everyone**!  

Sharing a bit of history here that my original Facebook account was banned back on January 18, 2026.  I had learned about it when my account had been hacked by an unknown hacker. Thus, my account was removed and all of my content I ever contributed was removed with it. 

I believe it was on March 1, I rejoined Facebook using a simpler version of my name (just first and last name) and I was accepted!  However, on March 27, not a full month later, Facebook bans my new account citing its account integrity reasons, nothing more specific than that.  I know that they don't allow creating new accounts to circumvent an existing ban.  I understood that.  If that is the case, I feel Facebook should have taken into consideration that my original Facebook account was hacked which took down my own account that was mine at that time; but not the hackers fake account of me which  seemed to remain for awhile afterward!  Apparently, Facebook may not see it that way, thus I don't wish to speculate any further than what has thus far transpired that translates to my current status regarding Facebook.   

With the above being said, I feel Facebook can be a platform for promoting "all things that are considered good" by the general public and to my mind that should include cemetery preservation, gravestone conservation, promoting the need for better burial documentation, and improving existing laws and rules for the betterment of cemeteries and their gravesites. 

I created "Preserving Ohio's Cemeteries" on Facebook on March 27, 2013 starting with 15 members.  I left it with over 1,500 members.

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Most of all, I wish to share that I feel privileged to have this wonderful Blogger Blog which has its own following of wonderful readers!  I appreciate each and every reader.  Thus, I will continue sharing via this blog what I learn and what I know that will enable them and their friends to move forward with plans and proposals to improve the condition of their cemeteries of concern; and promote the reasons for respecting cemeteries and the gravesites they contain.  That there is importance of working with the community and cemetery owners to solve problems a cemetery might be facing in our Great State of Ohio.

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Thus, I'll continue to share stories and links to them that I feel are in the public domain and are of importance to the public's interest.  Bringing attention to the public the problems that Ohio cemeteries face that we all should be made aware of.  

Unfortunately, I am not able to share posts from this blog to Facebook, but I can share to other platforms and organizations.  

This blog has enjoyed a following of like-minded readers who I strive to provide with information that will help with their quest to preserve and protect their cemeteries and gravesites in our Great State of Ohio. 

We are ever mindful that cemeteries are sacred spaces that deserve our respect and attention to their ongoing needs; honoring those who came before us. 

Thank you! 

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Sharing important information regarding an imposter -- a fake account on Facebook - using my exact name and photograph of me, but who is NOT ME! Please do not accept any friend requests from this hacked account of me on Facebook!!! Thank you.

I do feel it is important to note here, in my blog that I started in 2008, that on Facebook, I was Linda Jean Limes Ellis.  Limes is my maiden name.  

Sadly, since Facebook has removed my account which occurred on January 18, 2026, a fake - and most likely hacked - account of me has emerged using my own photograph and my specific name of Linda Jean Limes Ellis.  

This is NOT ME!!!
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As of this writing, I am unable to access Facebook in any form. 

Facebook has not allowed me back on as a member citing "account integrity".  

I have used up my one and only appeal to re-join Facebook not even knowing what community rule I had broken!!    

Thus, please keep in mind NOT to accept any friend requests on Facebook from this hacked account because it is not me.  

Below is the photograph that this hacked account has stolen and is using as their own to impersonate me. I don't believe it has the text below my image as this version of my photograph has, however, it is the exact same photograph which I own.:  

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I am a member of  Find a Grave and my name on Find a Grave is Linda Jean Limes Ellis; the same as it was on Facebook. 

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In 2013, I created "Preserving Ohio's Cemeteries" on Facebook with 15 members.  At last count, there are approximately 1,600 members.  Sadly, I am no longer a member due to Facebook removing me and my account for an unknown reason at the time of the removal.

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Thank you.

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Happy 2018 and Wishing You All the Best with Your Cemetery Preservation and Gravestone Restoration Goals

Wishing everyone a healthy and happy 2018!  

The New Year is starting off in the deep freeze for many of us with winter storms and temperatures well below zero.  With such restrictive weather adversely affecting outdoor activities that many of us are now experieincing, it can be difficult to think about cemetery preservation plans for the rest of the year.  But, now really is a good time to conduct research and make plans so they can be implemented when Spring and Summer arrive with ideal weather.  

As a side note, this blog now is in its tenth year and many cemetery and gravestone topics and their problematic issues have been presented.  Several photographs of gravemarkers have been posted from almost forgotten cemeteries in Ohio.  I refer to some cemeteries as being "Almost forgotten" because in truth, they are not forgotten because those of us who care have taken the time to rediscover them.  

Our bringing awareness to almost forgotten cemeteries and gravesites inspires others to recognize and respect them as well.  Rallying residents to work together in their communities and volunteer their time, devise ways to raise funds, and do other hands-on work revitalizes too long neglected cemeteries so they can resume their rightful roles as vital sacred places in their communities.  

"All Cemeteries Matter!"  Please keep that thought close and make it a key consideration.  That lonely little cemetery with broken and buried stones tucked away on a rural road holds a history all its own; and is waiting for you to discover its hidden stories that others have missed.  You can be its hero! 

I personally predict that 2018 will be the Year of the Cemetery!  

Thank you for stopping by and thank you for Exploring Almost Forgotten Gravesites in the Great State of Ohio!     

Sharing News of a New Facebook Group Created for Szczepankiewicz Family Genealogy

I have started a closed Facebook Group for Szczepankiewicz Family Genealogy for anyone who has connections to this surname.  

Inviting anyone who has Szczepankiewicz as a surname in their ancestry, and is interested in connecting with others who also have Szczepankiewicz ancestors, to please consider joining! 

I know of two sons in a Szczepankiewicz family that changed their surname to Stevens:

Marion F. Stevens 

Frank J. Stevens

My maternal great-grandmother was Antonina Szczepankiewicz.

My maternal grandmother was Josephine Szczepankiewicz who married Andrew Zagorsky in 1908 in Lorain, Ohio.

Click HERE for a listing of all of the Szczepankiewicz surnames for interments at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio (including the maiden name in the search) 

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Below is the Polish birth record for Antonina Szczepankiewicz buried at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Lorain, Ohio:

Thanking Julie Szczepankiewicz and Joe Malachowski for their help in obtaining this record and for their important help in transcribing it.

The following birth information is from LDS microfilm Roll # 2161267:

"Antonina's baptismal record for you: Miłaczew. 19. On the second of May in the 1st hour of the afternoon I baptized a child named Antonina, daughter of Józef Szczepankiewicz, age 45, and Petronella … (, age 35, born on the 26th day of April in the 10th hour at night. Godparents were Jakob Turkowski (?) and Tekla (?) Maniewska (?) of Miłaczew. 

The word "Miłaczew" in the margin of the document usually indicates the village where the baby was actually born, since it's understood that the baptism took place at the parish church, which in this case is in Złotków. 

The number 19 signifies that Antonina was the 19th baby baptized in the parish that year. They just numbered them chronologically and then used those numbers to create an annual index.."

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Click HERE to link to all of the "Find A Grave" memorials for those who have Szczepankiewicz surnames (including maiden in the search):

Taking a Look at Some Cemetery Resoures on Facebook

If you are a Facebook user then you know that there are a growing number of cemetery related Facebook Groups that are now on this vast website to look at and:

"Like", Learn from, and Join!

Here are just a few that I have found that are worth taking a look at, and see how many others You can find on Facebook!:

• The Association for Gravestone Studies
• Association of Graveyard Rabbits
• Ohio Chapter of the Association for Gravestone Studies
• Headstones and History
• Cemetery Landscapes
• Ohio Valley Cemetery Association  -- I hope to see more from these folks!!!
•  Midwest Cemetery Preservation
• Find A Grave 
• Save a Grave 
• Grave Addiction