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Resources For Children Or Child Loss
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Tragic Loss
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Hospice Organizations/Support
Resources For Senior Citizens
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Funeral Association Resources
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Books/Publications
Geneology/Vital Records
Resources For Children Or Child Loss
AGA (American Grief Academy)
9016 Taylorsville Road #181
Louisville, KY 40299
502-671-0535
www.griefinc.com
Grief Inc. is the official home of Darcie Sims, Tony Sims, and Alicia Sims Franklin. Darcie and Alicia are internationally recognized public speakers on the topics of grief and grief support. Tony is nationally known as a presenter and management consultant. Founded in 1986, Big A and Company began as a dream with the publication of Alicia's book on sibling grief, Am I Still a Sister?, the first book written by a kid for kids. In 1990, Darcie's Why Are the Casseroles Always Tuna? was published, and the candle of hope continues to burn as brightly as ever. In July of 2000, Big A and Company became Grief Inc. and the dreams have only grown larger. Grief Inc. provides seminars, trainings, community seminars, books, tapes, and more than 30 years of experience helping.
Akron Child Guidance Center
2305 East Aurora Road
Twinsburg, OH 44087
(330) 425-7111 (330) 794-4254
Art Therapy for Children in Grief
18659 Drake Rd
Strongsville, OH 44136
440-816-5020
Hospice Services of Southwest General Hospital
Assisted Living Facilities.org
www.assistedlivingfacilities.org
Assisted living has emerged as a popular senior living option for those elderly people seeking a place to reside that offers medical monitoring and minor medical care while still offering personal privacy and freedom. Assisted living is licensed and regulated at the state level, which makes for a wide range of differences among assisted living communities.
Center for Loss & Life Transition
3735 Broken Bow Road
Fort Collins, CO 80526
(970)226-6050
www.centerforloss.com
Founded in 1983 by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, the Center for Loss and Life Transition is a private organization dedicated to furthering our understanding of -and compassion for- the complex set of emotions we call grief. Our mission is to help both the bereaved, by walking with them in their unique life journeys, and bereavement caregivers, by serving as their educational liaison and professional forum. Our motto is "helping people help others."
Cornerstone of Hope
5905 Brecksville Rd
Independence, OH 44131
216-524.HOPE
www.cornerstoneofhope.org
Call for info. Support for children, families and individuals
FEEL (Families Experiencing Early Loss)
Fairview Hospital
Fairview Park, OH
216-476-6965
1st Thursdays 7:30-9PM at Fairview Hospital
Families Living in Grief Healing Together
5905 Brecksville Rd
Independence, OH 44131
216-524-4673
www.cornerstoneofhope.org
Ages 6-adult Taking FLIGHT (Families Living in Grief Healing Together) 8-wks
Infant Loss
800-700-4771
6:30-8pm, Robertson Bereavement Center - Hospice of Medina Cty, Registration req’d, no fee
Joel's Place for Children
Bay Village, OH 44140
440-248-4412
www.joelsplaceforchildren.org
Meetings are on the East and West side of Cleveland, phone for more information.
Mary Willhite, L.S.W., and Kathy Stellato, R.N., certified bereavement facilitators, founded Joel's Place for Children in 2003. They continue to lead the support groups and train and supervise the volunteer facilitators.
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National Alliance for Grieving Children
555 Forest Avenue
Portland, ME 04101-1504
(866) 432-1542
www.nationalallianceforgrievingchildren.org
Neonatal/Infant Loss
Independence, OH
(216) 524-HOPE
www.cornerstoneofhope.org
8-week support group
Pathways for Widows/Widowers & Children (5-12yrs.)
216-486-6364
2nd Mondays, 6-8PM, Eliz. Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center
SIDS Website for Grandparents
800-477-7437
www.agast.org
STARS (Support, Tears, Anger, Remembrance & Sadness)
Hospice of Western Reserve
Children ( 6-12) meet while parents meet for support.
Westside- 216-486-6319 Eastside- 216-486-6316
Sudden Infant Death Network of Ohio
Children's Hospital Medical Center, One Perkins Sq
Akron, OH 44302
800-477-7437 or 330-929-9911
Suicide Survivor Support
338 Williams St.
Huron, OH
440-433-3984
Suicide library available in prayer room #5 at the Huron United Methodist Church
The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
P. O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522
1-877-969-0010
www.compassionatefriends.org
-1st Thursdays 7:30 pm,(2nd Thursdays) Parma Hts. Bill & Judy 440-234-7098, Olga 216-252-7521
-3rd Thursdays 7:30pm, Wellington, 440-647-4289 or 419-577-5007
-1st Thursdays, 7:30pm, Sandusky, 419-625-1199, (419) 660-9419.
-1st Tuesdays, 7:30pm, Medina, 330-483-3586
-1st Tuesdays, 7:30pm, Tiffin, 419-986-5355
The Dougy Center, The National Center for Grieving Children & Families
3903 S.E. 52nd Avenue
Portland, OR 97286
503-775-5683
www.dougy.org
The Dougy Center was the first center in the US to provide peer support groups for grieving children.
The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-885-0390 877-306-5256
www.tlcinst.org
Founded in 1990 by William Steele, MSW, PsyD, The National Institute for Trauma and Loss in Children's (TLC) mission is to provide school professionals, crisis intervention teams, medical and mental health professionals, child care professionals and clinicians with trauma education, training, consultation, referral services and trauma-specific intervention programs and resource materials needed to help children, parents, families, and schools traumatized by violent or non-violent trauma-inducing incidents.
The SIDS Network of Ohio
800-477-7437
www.sidsohio.org
Meets 3rd Tuesdays at 5923 Broadview Rd., Parma, 330-460-3034
2nd Mons., 6:30 to 8pm, Lorain 440-282-9380
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Tragic Loss
American Association of Suicidology
4201 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 408
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 237-2280
www.suicidology.org
The National Hopeline Network
1-800-273-TALK provides access to trained telephone counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Survivors Division of AAS is dedicated to understanding the issues of survivors of suicide and incorporating these in suicide prevention efforts.
Christ Church
23080 Royalton Road
Columbia Station, OH 44028
(440) 236-8282
13 week support group begining November 11th 10:00 - 11:30 am
Cornerstone of Hope
P.O. Box 31555
Independence, OH 44131
216-524-3787
www.cornerstoneofhope.org
The Cornerstone of Hope is a center dedicated to providing support, love and hope for those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Our desire is to create a comfortable environment where individuals can receive empathy from others who have suffered similar losses. We are committed to meeting the spiritual, relational and emotional needs of children, teens, adults, spouses and families.
HMC The Robertson Bereavement Center
5075 Windfall Road
Medina, OH 44256
330-725-1900 X126
www.hospiceofmedina.org
Suicide: A Time to Hear a Time to Speak
This six-week grief education workshop will be held for those who have lost someone to suicide.
Participants will receive support, understand the grief process, begin to understand the “why” of suicide, and begin to find some answers.
Please join us for our workshop
The Robertson Bereavement Center is a community outreach of Hospice of Medina County
MADD National Office
511 E. John Carpenter Fwy. Suite 700
Irving, TX 75062
800-GET-MADD (438-6233)
www.madd.org
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit grass roots organization with more than 600 chapters nationwide. MADD is not a crusade against alcohol consumption - MADD's mission is to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking.
National Organization for Victim Assistance
1730 Park Road NW
Washington , DC 20010
1-800-try-nova
www.trynova.org
The National Organization for Victim Assistance is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization of victim and witness assistance programs and practitioners, criminal justice agencies and professionals, mental health professionals, researchers, former victims and survivors, and others committed to the recognition and implementation of victim rights and services.
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Northcoast Conflict Solutions
7007 E. Sprague Road
Independence, OH 44131
440-262-3700
www.ncsmediation.com
Northcoast Conflict Solutions, LLC, is a mediation, counseling, and training practice in Independence, OH. Founded in 1996, NCS is staffed by mediators, psychologists, counselors, attorneys, and affiliates with backgrounds in:
Business
Debt/credit
Law
Education, IDEA, School safety
Behavioral health
Organization development
Ministry
Construction
Real estate
Human Resources
Please visit the website for more information
Parents of Murdered Children
100 East Eighth Street, Suite B-41
Cincinnati, OH 45202
(513) 721-5683 Toll Free: (888) 818-POMC
www.pomc.com
POMC® makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness.
Suicide Prevention Education Alliance - SPEA
29425 Chagrin Blvd Ste 306
Cleveland , OH 44122-4637
216. 464.3471
www.helppreventsuicide.org
Suicide prevention
Suicide Survivor Support
Middleburg Heights Community Church
Middleburg Hts, OH 44130
(440) 237-1359
2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 7:30- 9 p.m., Middleburg Heights Community Church
Suicide Survivor Support
St. Thomas
Sheffield Lake, OH
440-949-2752
4th Tuesdays (non-denominational)
Suicide Survivor Support
Stein Hospice
Huron, OH
419-625-5269 ext.115
Young Widows-New Beginnings
Hospice of the Western Reserve
Westlake, OH
440-892-6680
www.hospicewr.org
Hospice of the Western Reserve
St. John Westshore Comm. Outreach Ctr., Westlake
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Hospice Organizations/Support
Crossroads Hospice
9775 Rockside Rd # 270
Cleveland,
(216) 654-9300
Cuyahoga Valley Church
5055 East Wallings Road
Broadview Hts., OH 44147
440-746-0404
Grief Support Group. GriefShare Contact:Greta Smith
Health Care Library: Hospice Information and Resource Guide
http://www.healthadministration.org/resources/health-care-library-hospice-information-and-resource-guide/
Hospice care is different from standard hospital care. The philosophy of hospice care focuses not only on the patient, but on the patient’s life as a whole – including their family and friends. Although the main goal of this type of care is to ease the pain of terminally ill patients and provide them comfort in their final days, it also focuses on the emotional and spiritual needs of the patient as well. Hospice care can be provided in hospitals, nursing homes, specialized hospice centers and even the patient’s own home. While hospice care can include many things, it typically involves pain management, counseling and assistance with daily tasks.
The main difference between hospice care and of that found at a hospital is that both the hospice staff, the patient and the patient’s family all recognize that there is no cure for the patient and that they will pass away soon. This understanding allows for the hospice workers to not only aid a patient in accepting this fact, but helps them get their physical and emotional affairs in order before passing. Therefore, the following links will provide information not only for potential patients, but for their families as well.
Home Health Care Agencies.com
www.homehealthcareagencies.com
Home health care companies offer a wide range of skilled medical services such as nursing care, physical therapy and occupational therapy from qualified medical professionals in addition to various services from home health aides. Other home care companies might offer assistance with daily activities, such as bathing and eating. Home care services are conducted in the comfort of your home.
Hospice & Palliative Care Partners of Ohio
2500 E. 22nd Street
Cleveland, OH 44115
(216) 694-6236
Formerly VNA Hospice, an Agency of the Visiting Nurse Association
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Hospice Foundation of America
12000 Biscayne Blvd. #505
Miami Beach, FL 33181
(305) 981-2522
www.hospicefoundation.org
Hospice Foundation of America is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care. Through programs of professional development, research, public education and information, Hospice Foundation of America assists those who cope either personally or professionally with terminal illness, death, and the process of grief.
Hospice Net
www.hospicenet.org
Hospice Net provides information and support to patients and families facing life-threatening illnesses. Hospice Net is an independent, nonprofit 501 (c) (3) organization working exclusively through the Internet.
Hospice of the Western Reserve
300 East 185th Street
Cleveland, OH 44119
(216) 383-2222 (800) 707-8922
www.hospicewr.org
Mission ~ Hospice of the Western Reserve provides palliative end-of-life care, caregiver support, and bereavement services throughout Northern Ohio. In celebration of the individual worth of each life, we strive to relieve suffering, enhance comfort, promote quality of life, foster choice in end-of-life care, and support effective grieving.
New Life Hospice
5255 N. Abbe Rd.
Sheffield Village,
440.934.1458
"Living Thru Grief"
8 wk. program, registration required
Strongsville Psychological Services
14843 Sprague Road Suite A
Strongsville, OH 44136
(440) 234-9955
Medicare provider, mood and anxiety disorders, stress and anger management and grief loss.
The Robertson Bereavement Center
797 North Court St.
Medina, OH 44256
330-725-1900 or 1-800-700-4771
www.hospiceofmedina.org
A community outreach of Hospice of Medina County and Barberton Hospice & Palliative Care, The Robertson Bereavement Center offers information, education, and support about grief and loss.
an alert, pain-free life and to manage other symptoms so that their last days may be spent with dignity and quality.
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Resources For Senior Citizens
AARP Grief & Loss Programs
601 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20049
1-866-797-2277
www.aarp.org/griefandloss
AARP Grief Support Line
Would you like to talk to someone who cares?
Call toll free 9 am - 9 pm ET, Daily
Adult Day Care.org
www.adultdaycare.org
Adult day care centers are senior care locations that are open during normal business hours and provide various care services, supervision and social interaction for the elderly. Seniors generally attend adult day care on a scheduled basis which can provide relief to caretakers, such as family members or caregivers. Seniors who attend adult day care can benefit from the increased companionship and social interaction with others.
Alzheimer's Association
12200 Fairhill Road
Cleveland, OH 44120
216-721-8458
www.alzclv.org
The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to stand by those who are touched by Alzheimer's disease or related dementias by advancing research and providing the information, care and support needed to live life as fully as possible throughout the journey.
Communication Connection
www.connectionsincommunication.com/
Contact Kathy Kilpatrick for more information.
Eldercare Professionals of Ohio
440-212-4987
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Medicare
www.medicare.gov
Medicare is health insurance for the following:People 65 or older; People under 65 with certain disabilities; People of any age with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant).
National Adult Services Association
www.nadsa.org
NADSA advances the national development, recognition and use of adult day services. Adult day service centers provide a coordinated program of professional and compassionate services for adults in a community-based group setting. Services are designed to provide social and some health services to adults who need supervised care in a safe place outside the home during the day. They also afford caregivers respite from the demanding responsibilities of caregiving.
Northcoast Conflict Solutions
7007 Sprague Road, Suite 1
Independence, OH 44131
440-262-3700
www.ncsmediation.com
Northcoast Conflict Solutions, LLC, is a mediation, counseling, and training practice in Independence, OH. Founded in 1996, NCS is staffed by mediators, psychologists, counselors, attorneys, and affiliates with backgrounds in:
Business
Debt/credit
Law
Education, IDEA, School safety
Behavioral health
Organization development
Ministry
Construction
Real estate
Human resources
Skilled Nursing Facilities.org
www.skillednursingfacilities.org
Skilled Nursing Facilities, more commonly known as nursing homes, are a healthcare option for seniors that are in need of constant medical attention. Nursing homes provide the skilled nursing care, appropriate medical monitoring and assistance with activities of daily living that many elderly persons require as they age and suffer various health setbacks.
Social Security Administration
1-800-772-1213 TYY: 1-800-325-0778
www.socialsecurity.gov
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Funeral Association Resources
Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice
Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) Prog
866-431-2377
www.apfsp.com
The Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice is committed to providing a voluntary certification program to funeral service practitioners that shows families your commitment to exceptional service and life-long learning.
Association for Death Education and Counseling
342 North Main Street
West Hartford, CT 06117-2507
(860) 586-7503
www.adec.org
ADEC is one of the oldest interdisciplinary organizations in the field of dying, death and bereavement. The almost 2000 members are made up of a wide array of mental and medical health personnel, educators, clergy, funeral directors, and volunteers. ADEC offers numerous educational opportunities through its annual conference, courses and workshops, its new certification program, and via its acclaimed newsletter, The Forum.
Bereavement Services
1910 South Avenue
La Crosse, WI 54601
800-362-9567
www.bereavementprograms.org
Recognizing death as a part of life, and grief as a normal healthy response to loss through death, Bereavement Services promotes bereavement care through a professional, team approach. Providing dignified, respectful, and compassionate bereavement care for patients and families. Developing bereavement training and support materials for health professionals in all disciplines.
Grief Resources
152 College Park Drive
Seal Beach, CA 90740
562-881-2313
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National Center for Death Education
777 Dedham Street
Newton, MA 02459
617-928-4649
www.mountida.edu/ncde
The National Center for Death Education (NCDE) is an educational center dedicated to promoting knowledge and understanding in the field of Thanatology. NCDE aims to help people enhance their own awareness of death as well as provide them with the resources to support the dying and grieving of all ages. We provide ongoing learning opportunities for professional caregivers and others designed for acquiring and maintaining a current knowledge base, as well as developing creative and useful skills for providing care associated with end of life, bereavement and loss.
Ohio Funeral Directors Association
2501 North Star Road - P.O. Box 21760
Columbus, OH 43221-0760
(614) 486-5339 Fax: (614) 486-5358, Toll Free: 1-8
www.ohio-fda.org
Whether it's education and training, professional networking, or a voice in the legislature, OFDA has something for you. We invite you to take advantage of the many services OFDA offers and become part of the strongest family of professional funeral associations in the country.
Thanos Institute
P.O. Box 1928
Buffalo, NY 14231
800-742-8257
www.thanosinstitute.com
Thanos Institute was founded in 1981 to help funeral directors educate the public through Home-Study Continuing Education for Licensed Funeral Directors and Embalmers, and through educational programs for Funeral Associations. Thanos Institute offers accredited continuing education home-study courses for licensed funeral directors. They are convenient, affordable and can be completed without leaving home or office
The American Academy of Bereavement
(CMI Educational Institute, Inc.)
P.O. Box 912
Cheektowagan, NY 14225-0912
800-726-3888
http://www.cmieducation.org/
The American Academy of Bereavement (AAB), a non-profit organization founded in 1993, is a national association devoted to the education, preparation and advancement of bereavement specialists. AAB serves as a stepping stone for professional and personal growth in the field of bereavement. AAB members have the opportunity to establish relationships with colleagues across the country. Through seminars, a yearly conference and networking, members are able to discuss the challenges and the gifts of this unique work
The Selected Independent Funeral Homes
500 Lake Cook Road, Suite 205
Deerfield, IL 60015
800-323-4219
www.nsm.org
Founded in 1917 as National Selected Morticians, a worldwide professional association of more than 1,500 independently owned funeral homes. Members operate under the strictest standards and best practices to offer you confidence and preserve your trust during times of need. As a professional association, we actively police our members to ensure you and your loved ones receive the best care available when choosing a Selected Independent Funeral Home.
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Books/Publications
Accord, Inc.
1941 Bishop Lane, Suite 202
Louisville, KY 40218
800-346-3087
Bereavement Library on the Web
http://www.buschfuneral.com/after/grieflibrary.html
Downloadable Bereavement Articles
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Bereavement Publishing, Inc.
5125 North Union Blvd., Suite #4
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-2056
1-888-604-4673
www.bereavementmag.com
In-Sight Books
P.O. Box 42467
Oklahoma City, OK 73123
1-800-658-9262
www.insightbooks.com
Our books, videos and cassettes in the areas of bereavement and elder care have touched over a million people through the years. Please take a moment to look at our catalogue of materials to see if we have something that will fit a need for you or someone you know.
Northcoast Conflict Solutions
7007 E. Sprague Road, Suite 1
Independence, OH 44131
440-262-3702
www.ncsmediation.com
Patricia Bertschler and Laurette Cocklin have written a book entitled "TRUCE! Using Elder Mediation to Resolve Conflict among Families, Seniors and Organizations."
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Geneology/Vital Records
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcdrt/
A good general site which lists genealogical societies and their activities in Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain and Medina Counties, also has some good databases. The following are death time records available for the local area.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
www.cdc.gov
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) maintains a directory of links to state and foreign offices responsible for vital records, including death certificates and other information, that may be helpful to funeral directors and people involved with genealogy research.
The sites linked through the CDC directory explain the procedures and costs of obtaining the records.
The directory is on the CDC web site at:
www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm
Cuyahoga County
Selected cemetery transcriptions at
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohcuyah2/cems/trans.html
- Rockport Cemetery (God's Little Acre)
- Denison Cemetery Cleveland
- Lutheran Memorial Park Cemetery, Hinkley, Medina Co., OH
- Maple Ridge Cemetery, Westlake
- Lutheran Cemetery, Ridge Rd., Cleveland
- River Road Cemetery, Orange Twp., Cuyahoga Co.
- Independence Township Cemeteries, Cuyahoga Co.
- Mapleshade Cemetery
- St. Lawrence
- Hemlock
- Darrow Family Cemetery
- West Family Cemetery
- Froelich Family Cemetery
- MattsonWorks Genealogy Source
- Strongsville Cemetery Inscriptions and Obituaries
- St. Adelbert's Cemetery records and inscriptions and obituaries
- US GenWeb Tombstone Project Cuyahoga County
- Butternut Ridge, North Olmsted
- Darrow Family, Parma
- Early Settlers' Cemetery, Parma
- Lakewood Park Cemetery, Rocky River Index to inscriptions (Not complete)
- St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery, Independence City
- St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Berea Inscriptions and Photos
- St. Peter's Cemetery, Parma
- West Cemetery, City of Independence
- East Cleveland Township Cemetery Records and Inscriptions
- Lakeview Cemetery
- Roselawn Cemetery, Solon Inscriptions - with images soon.
- Cleveland Necrology File by Cleveland Public Library Death notices early to 1975
- Cleveland News Index by Cleveland Public Library Index to Death Notices and Obituaries 1976 to current
Lake County Cemetery Inscriptions
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlcgs
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Lake County Geneology
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlake/
Lake County Probate Death Record Transcription 1867-1908
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~ohlake/vitalrec/probated.html
Morley Library Obituary Index 1822-current
http://www.morleylibrary.org/genealogy_obituaries.htm
Online Ohio Death Records and Indexes
http://www.deathindexes.com/ohio/index.html
Online Ohio Death Records and Indexes - a good place to start.
Perry Cemetery Records with maps
http://www.perrytownship-lake.com/cemy.htm
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