Gluvna - Shimo - Hromada Funeral Chapel Lorain Ohio

Welcome to the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel Web Site....Lorain's first funeral home to establish communication via the world-wide web. We truly feel that funerals are more than merely observances of the death of an individual. They are, instead, celebrations of life to which every person is entitled. We embrace the importance, individuality, and richness of each person's existence and we sincerely believe that each family we serve has the right to choose their own style of memorialization.

Our responsibility and intent is to uphold the very highest level of professionalism while providing respectful, dignified, and affordable funeral, cremation, and memorial services in a comfortable and worry-free atmosphere.

On this website you can access the following features:

Current Obituary Listings
Archived Obituaries
Maps and Directions to our Chapel
Local Links and Resources
Prearrangement Information and more

You can even sign an electronic guestbook and print out a memorial card of a friend or family member.
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Journeying With Loss Workshop

St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst is sponsoring a four session "Journeying With Loss" workshop for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. This workshop will be held on Saturdays, March 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. in the St. Joseph School Library, 200 St. Joseph Drive, Amherst. There is no fee for this workshop and it is open to the public. Please register by calling Maria Maldonado at 988-2848, extension 205.

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Social Security Announces "Compassionate Allowances" Program

Compassionate Allowances is an initiative that will allow all Social Security offices to expedite disability claims for applicants whose medical conditions are so severe or serious that they obviously meet disability standards. This decision process is based on a current list of 50 medical conditions that will qualify as an impairment and will allow Social Security to act quickly (in a matter of days rather than months or years) in processing and approval for disability income assistance. These conditions and more information can be found at www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances/.

Additional information on Seniors and aging can be accessed through the Senior Series, a list of pertinent fact sheets located on the Ohio University Extension Office website at http://ohioline.osu.edu/SS-FACT/INDEX.HTML

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Social Security Improves Website

The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently unveiled a redesigned Website that is more welcoming and user-friendly.

New features include:

• SSA created five headings at the top of the homepage representing each of the programs it administers, including “Survivors” and “Supplemental Security Income.”

• Links to tools for “Filing Online for Retirement Benefits,” “Applying for Disability Benefits” and “Requesting a Social Security Card” are highlighted on the home page. These tools will help reduce or eliminate trips to local Social Security offices.

• A brief video greeting, delivered by an SSA employee, will help many people, including those with certain visual disabilities, navigate the redesigned Website.

• People who are already receiving benefits can easily find information, services and schedules of payments.

• Visitors will find an online “Retirement Estimator” that will allow them to get an immediate and personal estimate of their potential Social Security retirement benefits and help them plan for retirement.

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It is now common practice for many of the local newspapers to charge a fee for the publication of obituary information. These fees can range from several dollars into the $200.00 and up range, based upon length and photo usage. Due to these costs, many families are reconsidering the number of publications an obituary is published in. We encourage you to continue to check our website or telephone the funeral chapel for viewing and service information.

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	Catherine A. "Cookie" Miller Miller Plumbing Secretary & Bookkeeper Age 74 Friends may call Wednesday February 10th from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be Thursday beginning at 9:30 a.m. in the funeral chapel. A mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. in Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 8th Street and Reid Avenue with Reverend Robert Glepko, Pastor of Nativity B.V.M. Catholic Church presiding. Entombment will follow in the Resurrection Mausoleum at Calvary Cemetery. [click here for complete listing and to sign guestbook]
	Halina E. Kozieracki Nativity BVM Church Member Age 85 No services are planned. Cremation will take place. [click here for complete listing and to sign guestbook]
	Michael A. "Mick" Buri Mechanic at Llewellyn Pontiac Age 61 Cremation will take place. A memorial mass will be held at a later date at Mary Mother of God Catholic Church, 310 8th St., Lorain. The ashes will be interred at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain. [click here for complete listing and to sign guestbook]
	Stella A. Mihalic Lorain Party Center Cook Age 85 Friends may call Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain. Funeral services will be Monday beginning with closing prayers offered in the funeral chapel at 9:00 a.m. and will be followed by the celebration of her funeral mass at 9:30 a.m. in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 41295 North Ridge Rd., Elyria Township. The Reverend James Ols, Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain. [click here for complete listing and to sign guestbook]