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In Memoriam
Compiled by Phyllis Fetzer from online sources

We, the Medina High School Class of ’70,
remember our classmates who died too soon.

Debra Hall Anderson, age 61, passed on to the spiritual world on Aug. 18, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her family.
She had bravely fought pancreatic cancer for over a year. Debra was born July 22, 1952, in Medina, Ohio. She graduated
from Medina High School in 1970. Debra then moved to Austin, Texas, where she lived for five years.

Debbie had a passion for music and invested herself in the creative music culture in Austin. She did set-up for musicians
including Willie Nelson, Michael Murphy, and Seals and Croft. Debbie was a spiritual searcher and in 1975 joined the
Unification Church in Austin. On July 1, 1982, she was blessed in holy marriage to Jim Anderson in Madison Square
Garden. Debbie and Jim had a son Bradford in 1988 and twins Vanessa and Alisa in 1990. Later that year she moved with
her family to Stoughton, where she spent the rest of her life and had one more child, Austin, in 1994. In spite of raising a
big family Debbie remained very active in the church. She was a great singer who sang at church services as well as at
weddings and funerals. She had a pure heart and her singing often moved people to tears.

Paul Baisden was born on July 14, 1952, Anthony "Tony" Baratta, age 62 of Brecks-
in West Virginia. He married on May 10, 1975. ville, "gone fishin" Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
He had two children during his marriage. He died Loving husband of Linda; second father of Adam
on October 19,1996, in Medina, Ohio, at the age Telaak; preceded in death by his parents An-
of 44. thony and Nona Baratta. Tony was blessed with
many friends who he considered his extended
family. He was an avid fisherman, gardener, and
loved his three cats, Gillian, Daisy and Garfield.

Allen M. “Big Al ” Boyer III, 53, died James Dale Crooks of Irving died in Grape-
unexpectedly Feb. 24, 2006 at Medina vine Oct. 24. He was 46. Born June 24, 1951 in
General Hospital. Born in Akron, Allen formerly Medina, Ohio, Mr. Crooks had lived in Irving,
was a budget analyst and a cabinet officer for TX for 21 years. He is survived by his wife,
Governor Rhodes. He loved animals and was a Stephanie Crooks; sons James Thomas Crooks
kind and generous man who loved his family of Euless, John Jerald Crooks of Irving; mother
and had many close friends. Allen enjoyed Dorothy Crooks of Medina; brother Terry
reading, music, sailing, and antiques. Crooks of North Carolina; and sister Donna
Seamon of Sandusky, Ohio.

Charles C. Cronick, Sr. ``Chuck," 55, passed James Thomas Deuring , born Aug. 22, 1952,
away unexpectedly from heart failure on Mon- passed away suddenly July 8, 2004. Lifelong
day, December 4, 2006. He was born July 1, 1951 resident of Medina, faithful member of Medina
in Bath, Ohio to Gladys and Roland Cronick. After First Baptist Church, area musician all his life.
graduating from Medina High School in 1970, Employed by Atlantis Security. Dear father of
Chuck moved to Colorado where he earned his Michael; dear brother of Rev. Ray (Vernice)
credentials from Denver Diesel and Auto College. Deuring. Preceded in death by father, Arthur W.
He returned home to Medina and began teach- and mother, Jean (nee Hayes). Services at the
ing Diesel Technology at the Medina County Medina First Baptist Church, 3646 Medina Rd.
Career Center and later opened Chuck's Custom. Memorial contributions may be made to his
He was a troop committee member and very active with Boy church or the American Lung Assn., 6100 Rockside Woods, Inde-
Scout troop 501 for 20 years and was an avid fan of go-kart racing pendence, OH 44131.
--a favorite pastime that he passed on to many young racers,
including his own children. He was a respected man who touched
the lives of many; his sudden death leaves his family and friends
in anguish.

Martin Philip Carl was born on April 2, 1952,
in Lakewood, Ohio. His father, Philip, was 20 and
his mother, Virginia, was 22. He had one brother.
Walter Nancee Klein He died on February 12, 1992, in Medina, Ohio,
Baker Jr. Cardone at the age of 39.
1952-1997