Veronica Irene Zagorsky Ferner (1918 - 2012) - Find A Grave Memorial

Veronica Irene Zagorsky Ferner (1918 - 2012) - Find A Grave Memorial

Remembering my Aunt Irene who would have been age 94 today. 

Sharing a Posting from "Heritage Forensics" about Cemetery Security

Click on title to link to the "Heritage Forensics" website and blog by Mr. Kevin Ralston.  

This particular posting, on his blog dated November 25, 2012, deals with cemetery security in a historical context and includes several fascinating photographs that support the details of the subject.  

I also know that Kevin is quite interested in cemetery preservation, and especially right here in Ohio.

A short excerpt is below from his website about his work:

"Photograph Services:

Cemetery Photographs: Anyone can take a picture, but a professional captures a moment. Our cemetery photograph services are available in 44 counties in Ohio, 4 counties in West Virginia, and 11 counties in Pennsylvania. Whether your interest is in a single headstone, a whole family project, or a cemetery in general, let our experienced and equipped staff take care of your photographic needs.

Restore / Color / Fix: Concerned that your old family photos are damaged beyond repair or looking for a way to preserve them for future generations? With over ten years of graphic design experience, you’ll see your old family photographs come to life in a whole new way. Everything from a complete restoration to fade corrections, spot removing, photo cleaning, and colorization are available at the most competitive rates available today."

 

I'm sure you'll enjoy reading this post and learn some little known facts about cemetery security thanks to Kevin's in-depth research.

Reporting Thefts at Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Click on title to link to a story published on December 1, 2012 on "Cleveland.com" under the "Police Blotter" about two necklaces valued at $500.00 apiece that were stolen, possibly as long as a year ago, from a crypt in Knollwood Cemetery.  

Currently on "Find A Grave", there are 2,233 interments listed at Knollwood Cemetery with 129 outstanding photo requests that are waiting to be claimed by area photo volunteers. Five famous interments are listed on "Find A Grave" for Knollwood Cemetery. 

Cemetery vandalism and thefts continue unfortunately.  Let's hope that the police have some leads for this crime.  It perplexes me, however, regarding what the reason could be to account for the delay by local authorities in learning of this crime since they state they feel the thefts may have occurred as long as a year ago.  Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we will read about progress being made with apprehending the person or persons responsible for these thefts and bring them to justice for this crime.