Eleanor L. Romes, 97, Enjoyed Gardening and Shopping

Born in Lorain on March 24, 1926, Eleanor was a graduate of Lorain High School and a life-long resident of the city.

In her younger years she was employed at Kraka’s Café and Sutter’s Restaurant. During the war effort she worked for the American Stove Company and, later, for its successor Lorain Stove Works She subsequeslty joined the production team at Mascon Toy Company, and completed her working career as a sorter for the Nelson Stud Division of TRW Corporation in both Lorain and Elyria.

Eleanor was a parishioner of Nativity BVM Catholic Church in Lorain and a member of the United Polish Club as well as the P.L.A.V. Drill Team.

In her free time she enjoyed gardening, shopping, day trips, and casino junkets. She was also an accomplished baker offering cheesecake and apple squares as two of her favorite dishes.

She leaves her daughter Barbara Grasso, and sons Richard Romes, Robert Romes (Cheryl), and David Romes (Ginger), along with daughter-in-law Debby Romes. Additional survivors include seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband Robert S. Romes, daughter Carol Ann Simko, parents Stanley and Katherine (nee Siatkowski) Flaczynski, son-in-law Larry Simko, sister Geraldine Flaczynski, and brother Ralph Flaczynski.

Visitation will take place Wednesday February 7th in Nativity BVM Catholic Church – 1454 Lexington Avenue, Lorain from 11:00 a.m. until the time of her Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Eleanor’s family encourages you to consider a contribution in her memory to either Nativity BVM Catholic Church – 418 West 15th Street, Lorain, OH 44052 or to Mercy New Life Hospice – 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel. To share your memories and condolences, please visit Eleanor’s tribute page at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.