David L. Black

     David L. "Red" Black, 72, of Lorain died Tuesday evening, January 20, 2009 at the New Life Hospice Center at St. Joseph following a brief illness.

     Mr. Black was born in Lorain on September 8, 1936, the son of the late Louis and Edna M. (nee Tellman) Black. He was a graduate of Lorain High School. He was an avid boating enthusiast.

     He worked as a marine mechanic at Beaver Park Marina in Lorain for more than 30 years. He had worked for Fritz's Garage many years ago.

     Mr. Black is survived by a sister Joyce (David) Beckler of Berlin Heights, several  nieces,  nephews and lots and lots of friends.

     Friends may call Friday, January 23, 2009 from 4-8 PM at Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain.

     Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 24, 2009 in the funeral home at 11:00 AM. with Rev. Kelly Clemens, pastor of the Florence Congregational Church, officiating.

     Burial will be in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery Amherst Township, OH.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions maybe made to  New Life Hospice, C/O Community Health Partners Foundation 3700 Kolbe Road Lorain, OH 44053-9905 or Florence Congregational Church,  11801 St Route 113 E., Berlin Heights, Ohio  44814.